Bill Cosby Sitcoms Overview
Bill Cosby starred in several American sitcoms that aired from the 1980s through the 2000s. His most prominent series include The Cosby Show and A Different World, both of which became cultural touchstones in U.S. television history.
The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show ran from 1984 to 1992 on NBC and followed the Huxtable family. The series was known for its portrayal of an upper-middle-class African American family and became one of the highest-rated shows in American television history.
A Different World
A Different World aired from 1987 to 1993 and focused on college life at a historically Black university. The show spun off from The Cosby Show and addressed topics such as education, social issues, and campus experiences.
For additional information on the series, see the Television Academy entry at https://www.emmys.com/shows.
