The Cosby Show: Never Ever Duplicated

Decade's later one thing remains certain: no other show can ever duplicate the Cosby show. During the 1980's NBC was in search of a show to raise their ratings as well as relate to a majority of society. Hence giving birth to the Cosby Show, which was created to intermingle with the African-American multitude as well as send a positive message to the community. The show debuted in 1984 and immediately shot to the number one spot. The Cosby show portrayed a close-knit and thriving African-American family that dwelled in the lovely city of New York. The African-American family was named the Huxtables with Dr. Bill Cosby portraying Heathcliff Huxtable, a thriving gynecologist. Phylicia Rashad was chosen later on to render the fierce Mrs. Clarie Huxtable, a powerful law attorney. The Huxtables tried to balance raising 5 children, (Theo, Sondra, Denise, Vanessa, & Rudy), in an enriching, optimistic atmosphere while juggling dual proficient careers. Anybody with children and a career can ultimately understand what a challenge this could be. This perhaps is one of the reasons why the show's ratings got off to an immense start.

The writers of the show definitely shined the light on numerous of topics occurring in society. The Huxtables gave the African-American community hope that the status quo could transpire. For once African Americans could acquire an honest career and earn more than just minimal wage. No longer would fathers not take care of their responsibility nor would women seem inferior to men. It also portrayed that children could be raised in a constructive environment, and even if they weren't the "finest" kids they would always know the right things to do. Education was a key topic in the show as well.