Cosby gives his comedic views on people who drink too much and take drugs, going to the dentist, marriage and parenthood. Bill cosby s stand up comedy show himself was released on dvd, by 20th century fox, on august 10, 2004, almost 20 years later, which gives you an insight of the material still being fresh after all that time. He earned his diploma via correspondence course, then earned a football scholarship to temple. Himself at least a dozen times, and each time i laugh until it hurts. Besides kicking the door open for his eventual reign at nbc, it forced an entire generation. As an appreciative audience roars with laughter, cosby holds court on any number of subjects, ranging from childbirth, to his views on substance abuse. Emi music publishing, aresa, bmi broadcast music inc. I am not a huge fan of stand up comedy, there are several comedians i do think are great at stand up, bill cosby is one of them. Bill cosby, himself isnt really a movie, but fans of cosby both casual and fervent will be thoroughly satisfied.
In this standup comedy film recorded at a performance in canada, bill cosby engages the audience with stories from his life. He begins by discussing drug and alcohol abuse among his employees, and satirizes the effects of marijuana and cocaine, then questions the logic of equating drunkenness and its accompanying nausea as having a good time. Bill cosby bill cosby himself original motion picture. In 1983, cosby released the concert film bill cosby. No wonder bill cosby remains the great comedian he is today. And himself was also a career milestone for cosbys work, as he turned away from stories of his childhood to adult themes. Bill cosby simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. It marked bill cosby s first solo foray in television, after his co starring role with robert culp in i spy. The following year came the first season of the cosby show. Africanamerican entertainer bill cosby, in his own words, started out as a child, the son of an eightdollarsaday maid and an absentee father. Himself is a 1983 standup comedy film featuring bill cosby.
Bill cosby, himself is the kind of absorbing viewing experience that reminds audiences that good comedy once grew out of great storytelling, not a constant flow of oneliners or two to threeminute riffs. Taken from a 1982 concert film, this cd contains several solid routines by the veteran comedian. A veteran standup performer, he got his start at various clubs, then landed a vanguard role in the 1960s action show i spy. Bill cosby just the slew of us himself 1983 film youtube.
The second standup performance of richard pryor filmed. Comedian bill cosby performs an onstage monologue in may 1981 at the hamilton place theatre in hamilton, ontario, canada. Each of the detailed ratings you select will result in a cumulative score for this film. The soundtrack to bills 1982 concert film, which actually gave nbcs brandon tartikoff the idea for the cosby show. Himself, the 1983 film that captures cosby at his best. After tenth grade, cosby joined the navy and completed high school through a correspondence course. Filmed before a live audience at the hamilton place theatre, in hamilton, ontario. Quotes speaking in washington, dc, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the brown vs. Bill cosby waxes comedic on anything and everything related to family life. He was known for creating and starring in the cosby show on april 26, 2018, cosby was convicted on three counts of aggravated indecent assault. Before the sitcom king, there was the great standup comic. A product of grinding poverty, cosby escaped his rundown philadelphia neighborhood by dropping out of high school and joining the navy. Up until that moment he was always talking from the point of view of the child in relationship to his parents.
Bill cosby himself original motion picture soundtrack. Bill cosby biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. It marked bill cosbys first solo foray in television, after his co starring role with robert culp in i spy. Bill cosby is one of the worlds most wellknown entertainers and comedians. Some sketches have been edited down and being audio only your not getting the mans famous facial expressions and physical quirks that are such a part of so many comics arsenal.
Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Aside from the drug and alcohol routines, bill cosby, himself is a perfect film for the entire family. Cant get sick of this standup comedy bill cosby is one of the most funniest comedians of all time he can make you laugh all the time. Jul 29, 2015 music, film, tv and political news coverage. Some critics carped that the star of bill cosby, himself delivered his nearly twohour monologue while sitting down. Well, we can tell you that cosby exudes more energy and charisma from a seated position than most younger comics do while jumping around the room. The album contains highlights from the standup comedy film of the same name. Bill cosby was hardly the first who gave up a career as a comedian and story teller to appear for a short time in another drole sitcom. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. Bill cosby s stand up comedy show himself was filmed in 1983, at the hamilton place theatre, in hamilton, ontario, before a live audience. Every member can see a little bit of themselves in one routine or another. Himself is a pure example of a comedian at the top of his form. The film also showcases cosbys trademark conversational style of stand up comedy.
However, bill cosby is a classic example of a great comedian, placed alone in his element a stage, commanding the audience with his natural wit and charm. After i spy came to and end in 1968, cosby remained on the air as host of the emmywinning variety show, the bill cosby special nbc, 1968 and his own sitcom, the bill cosby show nbc, 19691971, where he starred as a high school physical education teacher. Mar 18, 2016 bill cosby licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of motown. Ok, a few things to remember regarding this release. Some sketches have been edited down and being audio only your not getting the mans famous facial expressions and physical quirks that are such a. Filmed before a live audience at the firstontario concert hall, in hamilton, ontario, cosby gives the audience his views ranging from marriage to parenthood. Let us not forget that bill is probably one of the funniest men on the planet. Bill cosbys stand up comedy show himself was filmed in 1983, at the hamilton place theatre, in hamilton, ontario, before a live audience. Younger, wellestablished comics like jerry seinfeld have credited cosby as an innovator both as a practitioner of standup comedy, as well as a person who paved the way for comics to break into sitcom television. Jun 23, 2017 how to approach bill cosbys comedy legacy. Kathie lee, tom hanks, sean connery, burt reynolds snl duration.
Bill cosby, himself 1983 yes, its damned near impossible to watch anything the. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. You can count both bill dana and bob newhart in this set. Bill cosbys stand up comedy show himself was released on dvd, by 20th century fox, on august 10, 2004, almost 20 years later, which gives you an insight of the material still being fresh after all that time. In this concert film, bill cosby muses on his nearing the big 50 and how that age affects men, their wives, and their children. Ron white does an hour long standup routine about his life, things that bother him.
Board of education ruling that eradicated segregated schooling in america these people marched and were hit in the face with rocks to get an education, and now weve. It features 105 minutes of nothing more than cosby center stage, with his most gifted instrument. Filmed in 1983 at the hamilton place performing arts center in toronto, ontario, canada, bill cosby. This is such a refreshing change from so many of todays comedians who think that they must use the f word every other word in. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. 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. Comedian bill cosby brings down the house to an audience in ontario, canada in a twohour show where he pontificates on several subjects, such as drugs, drunkeness, and the follies of dentists. Himself 1983 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Bill cosby provides hilarious commentary on every day things that we all experience, and he does so without a single curse word during the entire routine. A 1983 standup comedy film featuring the comedy of bill cosby. Himself shows what i mean it was a brilliant show he was great at that show his stories about drunks, dentist, and his family is nonstop laughs i give this a 10 out of 10.
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