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Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Binding: VHS Tape EAN: 9786302428124 Format: Color, NTSC ISBN: 6302428122 Label: 20th Century Fox Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: 20th Century Fox Release Date: January 07, 1997 Running Time: 105 minutes Sales Rank: 4050 Studio: 20th Century Fox Theatrical Release Date: May 20, 1983
Description: One of America's most popular comedians, Bill Cosby treats his fans to a funny, satirical and heart-warming concert at Toronto's Hamilton Place Performing Arts Center. His material ranges from marriage and the unending trials of parenthood, to the side-splitting antics of the very young, and a hilarious encounter with a dentist's drill and needle. Insightful and witty, this highly entertaining film is a rare cinematic treat, filled with all the spontaneity and electricity that only a live performance can provide.
Amazon.com: After I Spy and before The Cosby Show, Bill Cosby left his own inimitable mark on the arena of stand-up comedy in this live concert showcasing his down-to-earth observations on the rigors and joys of family life. Cosby, using only a microphone and a chair, discusses his take on raising kids and the illogical nature of children and the futility of trying to argue with a child that in the end may be smarter than you. Notable highlights include Cosby's ruminations on the meaning of the all-purpose phrase "I don't know" to kids, and Cosby describing the effect raising children has on his wife Camille's mental state and the pitch of her voice. Containing the basis for the humor of his long-running situation comedy, Bill Cosby: Himself is a polished, occasionally insightful, and frequently hilarious night of comedy from one of the longtime masters of the form. --Robert Lane
Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - A Classic
This is such a great way to have a good laugh at the realities of life, especially parenthood. Makes for a wonderful gift to new parents. Clean humor at its best. This truly is the best stand up comedy I have ever seen! lol
Rating: - Classic comdey at it's finest
This is a must for any comedy fan. Bill Cosby had some of the best stand up ever. You can watch it with your older children and laugh for days!
Rating: - Bill Cosby is Still Himself, These Days.
I was three years old when Dr. Cosby gave this performance for HBO. The following year came the first season of The Cosby Show. It took me over twenty years to learn how closely connected Bill Cosby Himself was to the creation (and duration) of The Cosby Show (especially the pilot episode). For me during the 80's, it only mattered that this special didn't include Phylicia, Sabrina, Lisa, Malcolm, Tempestt or Keshia. (And of course, there wasn't Geoffrey, Deon or Raven.)
Then, we entered the 90's, and I fully awoke to the differences between situation comedy, film comedy and - ta ... Read More
Rating: - Still Funny!
I have seen this so many times in the 20+ years, but it still makes me laugh out loud! Bill Cosby at his best.
Rating: - Absolutely Hilarious
Buy it! Watch it with your whole family. Not one swear word and absolutely hilarious.
