On September 20‚ 1984 a show aired that changed the way we view gender roles on television. Television still perpetuates traditional gender stereotypes and in reflecting them TV reinforces them by presenting them as the norm (Chandler‚ 1). The Cosby Show‚ challenged the typical gender stereotyping of television‚ daring to go against the dominant social values of its time period. In its challenge of the dominant social view‚ the show redefined the portrayal of male and female roles in television
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BILL COSBY William Henry "Bill" Cosby‚ Jr. (born July 12‚ 1937) is an American comedian‚ actor‚ author‚ television producer‚ educator‚ musician and activist. A veteran stand-up performer‚ he got his start at various clubs‚ and then landed a starring role in the 1960s action show‚ I Spy. He later starred in his own series‚ the situation comedy The Bill Cosby Show‚ in 1969. He was one of the major characters on the children’s television series The Electric Company for its first two seasons‚ and created
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12 January 2014 Was Bill Cosby right or wrong? Bill Cosby’s address at the NAACP on the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of education was definitely a shock to the black community‚ as well as the nation. Bill Cosby was a comedian‚ and a figure that was looked up to in the black community‚ however this speech ruined his career and reputation. Bill Cosby’s speech split up the black community into two. One side strong believed in what Bill Cosby said and agrees with him‚ while the other side
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most popular forms of entertainment in the United States is television. Whether it’s used to spread news‚ watch sports‚ or watching a sitcom‚ television can be used to address the many issues of the period. Television shows such as Battlestar Galactica‚ The Twilight Zone‚ The Cosby Show‚ and Freaks and Geeks have reflected the many societal and political issues of their time period. In the months and even years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon‚ security‚
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Bill Cosby William Henry "Bill" Cosby‚ Jr was born July 12‚ 1937 and is an American comedian‚ actor‚ author‚ television producer‚ educator‚ musician and activist. A veteran stand-up performer‚ he got his start at various clubs‚ then landed a starring role in the 1960s action show‚ I Spy. He later starred in his own sitcom‚ The Bill Cosby Show. He was one of the major characters on the children’s television series The Electric Company for its first two seasons‚ and created the educational
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Fatherhood by Bill Cosby “The answer‚ of course‚ is that no matter how hopeless or copeless a father may be‚ his role is simply to be there‚ sharing all the chores with his wife. Let her have the babies; but after that‚ try to share every job around. Any man today who returns from work‚ sinks into a chair‚ and calls for his pipe is a man with an appetite for danger. […] If the new American father feels bewildered and even defeated‚ let him take comfort from the fact that whatever he does in
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From humble beginnings to being a household name‚ Bill Cosby has influenced millions of people. He has proven to be a successful comedian‚ product representative‚ television producer‚ storyteller‚ author‚ and film and television star (Merrit). Throughout his career‚ he has changed the way African Americans are viewed. He has used his fame and popularity to address sensitive issues in society. He has imbedded values‚ morals‚ and teachings into his books and comedy routines. He has been extremely
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bill cosby was at the height of his fame he was considered “america’s dad”. He was known for being a comedian. He was birthed on the date of july 12‚1937‚ his birth name was William Henry Cosby‚ jr. his father William Henry‚ Sr was a mess steward in the navy. His father was married to a woman by the name of Camille Hanks cosby‚ from the date of january 25‚ 1964 to the present date. They had a total of 6 children. Their children’s names were William‚ Evin‚ Ensa‚ Ennis‚ Erinn‚ and Erika. Cosby dropped
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Alejandro Cordero Dear: Bill Cosby My name is Alejandro Cordero and in my English class we have read your “Pound Cake” speech. I believe that your speech is great but can be a bit too judgmental at times. I believe you gave people the truth and hat is quite great because most people don’t tell the truth or they even sugar coat it. I also feel that you can generalize a group of people; I know that you mean well but some people don’t understand the generalizations
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William Henry Cosby Jr. also known as Bill Cosby is a comedian‚ actor‚ and an author. He was born on July 12‚ 1937‚ in Philadelphia‚ PA.He was recently accused of sexual assault. He was sent to jail his bail was 1 million dollars. He also was told to surrender his passport. According to CNN Bill Cosby has been accused for multiple sexual assault accusation. He faces 3 charges of aggravated indecent assault in the case. On Wednesday as he walked into the courtroom he appeared to have difficulty
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