Bill Cosby, Himself [VHS]
starring: Bill Cosby
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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
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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.
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
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.
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Rating: - Cosby's greatest stand-up routines immortalized.
Himself (Bill Cosby, 1983)
Back when it originally came out, I saw Himself so many times it's one of the few movies where I've actually lost count of the number of times I've seen it. I also own the album, and wore out two or three copies of it on cassette in the eighties. (Thank heaven for the CD!) I DVRed it from one of the commercial-free channels a few months ago and saved it to watch with my daughter recently; she's about the same age now I was when I first saw it, so it seemed ... Read More
Rating: - Hilarious Stand Up
I knew Bill Cosby had done stand up, but I had never seen it until I watched this recording of one of his shows from 1983.The man is absolutely hilarious.
As a warm up of sorts, he starts out by talking about people who use alcohol and drugs to have "fun" on the weekends.Then he discusses going to the dentist.Finally, he gets to the main event where family life is skewered.Everything from "natural childbirth" to trying to wrangle 5 kids to the change from parents to grandparents ... Read More
Rating: - Funniest Live Comedy Concert Ever Taped
I know there are those who won't agree with me about the "funniest ever" label because of the Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy concerts caught live, but go back and watch this and you'll find yourself laughing to tears every time. Cosby is able to make us laugh and make us think at the same time, which is a rarity these days. For those with children you will definitely see yourself here. He takes everyday things like going to the dentist (normally not very funny) and makes them hilarious. Puking your guts ... Read More
Rating: - BILL IS GREAT
My Mom watched this with me and she wasn't familiar with Bill Cosby at all. I think she laughed through the whole thing, proving that he can relate to all audiences.
Rating: - Good clean Cosby laughs
I have seen this video many times on TV. I finally wanted to own it for myself. It is an all time classic review of the humor of being a parent from the birth of the baby to adolescent behavior problems. I use quotes from this monolog all the time. It is a lasting tribute to the comic genius of Bill Cosby.
- Cosby's greatest stand-up routines immortalized.Himself (Bill Cosby, 1983)
Back when it originally came out, I saw Himself so many times it's one of the few movies where I've actually lost count of the number of times I've seen it. I also own the album, and wore out two or three copies of it on cassette in the eighties. (Thank heaven for the CD!) I DVRed it from one of the commercial-free channels a few months ago and saved it to watch with my daughter recently; she's about the same age now I was when I first saw it, so it seemed ... Read More
- Hilarious Stand UpI knew Bill Cosby had done stand up, but I had never seen it until I watched this recording of one of his shows from 1983.The man is absolutely hilarious.
As a warm up of sorts, he starts out by talking about people who use alcohol and drugs to have "fun" on the weekends.Then he discusses going to the dentist.Finally, he gets to the main event where family life is skewered.Everything from "natural childbirth" to trying to wrangle 5 kids to the change from parents to grandparents ... Read More
- Funniest Live Comedy Concert Ever TapedI know there are those who won't agree with me about the "funniest ever" label because of the Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy concerts caught live, but go back and watch this and you'll find yourself laughing to tears every time. Cosby is able to make us laugh and make us think at the same time, which is a rarity these days. For those with children you will definitely see yourself here. He takes everyday things like going to the dentist (normally not very funny) and makes them hilarious. Puking your guts ... Read More
- BILL IS GREATMy Mom watched this with me and she wasn't familiar with Bill Cosby at all. I think she laughed through the whole thing, proving that he can relate to all audiences.
- Good clean Cosby laughsI have seen this video many times on TV. I finally wanted to own it for myself. It is an all time classic review of the humor of being a parent from the birth of the baby to adolescent behavior problems. I use quotes from this monolog all the time. It is a lasting tribute to the comic genius of Bill Cosby.
