Official Synopsis:
The Cosby Show appeared on NBC becoming one of the most popular programs in the history of television. The Cosby Show depicted a close-knit and prosperous African-American family (The Huxtables) that dwelled in New York City. Dr. Heathcliff (OB-GYN) and Clair (attorney) Huxtable were a happily married, dual-profession couple with aspirations of raising their 5 children in an uplifting, positive environment. The Cosby Show held TV's #1 slot for a record 5 consecutive years and stayed in the Top 20 shows for all eight seasons it was on NBC.
Enjoy all of the legendary episodes, such as "Golden Anniversary," "Monster Man Huxtable" and "Say Hello to a Good Buy." The Cosby Show Season 3 contains 25 original, uncut episodes. Relive the love and laughter all over again the first time!
Our Take:
I have a confession to make: I never really liked The Cosby Show.
I know, I know, it was one of the most popular sitcoms in American television history, but I never really dug it. As a kid, I watched it sometimes along with the rest of the country, but it was always more because I didn't want to be ostracized for not having seen it than anything else. I also never quite found Bill Cosby all that funny, so he wasn't a real draw for me.
But I thought I'd go back and give the show a spin now that it's being released on DVD. I always figure that everything deserves a second chance, and I can't tell you how many shows and movies I've changed my opinion on between being a kid and being an adult. So how did the show fare?
Eh.
That's really about all I can say. The show's not terrible; I certainly don't hate it. It's not great, either; I don't think I'm going to start singing its praises anytime soon. It's a mildly amusing family sitcom that, to me, is just like every other mildly amusing family sitcom out there. I will say that the show hasn't aged too badly; aside from the usual fashion/hairstyle issues, people who loved this show back in the 80's will probably still enjoy it.
The real letdown here is the lack of extra features. Regardless of what I think of the show, there's no changing the fact that it was beyond popular in its heyday. To see it basically dumped on the market with no real care or thought in its production is disappointing.
Ultimately, this is a decent collection for fans of the show, but there's nothing to make it really exciting.
Overall Picture:
Show: C
DVD: C
- Mike Spring
Editor
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