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Cosby

The Life of a Comedy Legend
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Comedian, actor, and writer Bill Cosby is one of the most successful and respected entertainers in America. Yet the Cosby we know today came from a much different place and time than the ideal featured in his 1980s hit series "The Cosby Show," where the main character was a loveable, responsible doctor and family man. "Cosby: The Life of a Comedy Legend" by Ronald L Smith, a recognised writer on comedy and comedians, tracks the humble upbringing of the Cos in the Philadelphia projects; explores the inspiration he drew from his family, his teachers, the strong female figures in his life, and the books he read; discusses the hardships he experienced while working several jobs to help support his sisters and brothers after his father deserted the family; and reveals his lean years as a budding comic, his early successes, and the big break that brought him to television. As the only biography of Bill Cosby for the adult market, this book explores his feelings and thoughts in great detail, while masterfully documenting Cosby's trailblazing work as a pioneering black performer who was one of the first to co-star in a drama series, "I Spy." Also discussed is Cosby's dedication to education and his efforts on behalf of children. Included are exclusive interviews with family, friends, Cosby's college coach, his first manager, technical advisors from "The Cosby Show" and other big stars. Smith also includes a complete and up-to-date checklist of Cosby's writings, records, films, and television credits.
Ronald L. Smith is the author of a number of celebrity biographies and reference books on celebrities, including Johnny Carson: An Unauthorized Biography; Who's Who in Comedy; Sweethearts of '60s TV; The Stooge Fan's IQ Test; and other works.
"Only a few minutes have lapsed since I closed the biography on Bill Cosby, and with a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes, I immediately began writing my review... Cosby is an outstanding American, father, entertainer, and human being. Cosby is also a hero." -- Tulsa World
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