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Bill Cosby | ... |
Hilton Lucas
(95 episodes, 1996-2000)
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Doug E. Doug | ... |
Griffin Vesey
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(94 episodes, 1996-2000)
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T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh | ... |
Erica Lucas
(94 episodes, 1996-2000)
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Phylicia Rashad | ... |
Ruth Lucas
(92 episodes, 1996-2000)
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Madeline Kahn | ... |
Pauline Fox
(60 episodes, 1996-1999)
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Hilton Lucas was forced by his employer to retire. His wife has trouble with him always being at home and so does he.
No, this show is not as good as The Cosby Show and its quality has been varying in the past few years. However, four years away from weekly TV screens did not diminish Bill Cosby's ability to make us laugh, or his chemistry with Phylicia Rashad. Both are in fine form. Doug E. Doug is funny in this often, as well, but by far the most invaluable member of the cast was the late, great Madeline Kahn, who has apparently been overlooked for her work here as she was overlooked so many times in her life. Her effortless, hilarious form of ditzy comedy really helped the show a lot, especially in the first season. It was great to see the cast pay tribute to her in a recent episode, which featured many hilarious clips showcasing her. Without her, who knows how the show will end up?