With james naughton, bill cosby, yasiin bey, rita moreno. Madeline kahn portrayed their neighborly friend, pauline, until her death in 1999. You bet your life was supposed to be a sure money maker, but was canceled midway through its first season due to low ratings. It is the first television series to star cosby since the cosby show and lasted only one season. But, bill cosby did try his hand as a tv detective. The cosby mysteries was a shortlived crime drama that never quite gelled.
It was 1994 and cosbys first project after the end of the cosby show and his choice was the cosby mysteries which followed recently retired police officer, guy hanks as he found himself retired after a heart attack and winning the lottery on the same day, but still drawn back to serve as. Series description the cosby mysteries tv show was a 60 minute drama series on nbc. The series was between both hits the cosby show 19841992 on. The thrill of the chase proves no match for retirement, and soon guy is in the. The fox network and the revolution in black television by kristal brent zook 1999 a list of 76 titles. Getting started contributor zone contribute to this page. You may also want to check out these other bill cosby series. Sonia braga the cosby show an early spring by georges querelle. The opening intro of the shortlived bill cosby tv series that aired during the 199495 seasonthe begining of the episode the medium is the message now seems kind of creepy in retrospect. Websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. The cosby mysteries tv show season 1 episodes list next. Retired hotshot new york criminalogist guy hanks bill cosby. Season 1 guide for the cosby mysteries tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary.
Guy hanks is a criminologist who works for the new york police department. The cosby mysteries 11994 the first and only season. The cosby mysteries is a crime drama that aired on nbc. The cosby mysteries 1994 a new york police detective james naughton lures a retired criminalist bill cosby back to work on a complex case. Imagine cosby as jessica fletcher this idea is as old and unoriginal as cosby himself is becoming. Cosbys director of photography, alan walker, won an emmy in 1997 for outstanding lighting direction electronic for a comedy series on the pilot episode. Following the pilot, the huxtables have five children, with the addition of their eldest daughter, sondra sabrina le. John chapman the cosby mysteries was a shortlived crime drama that never quite gelled. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of the cosby mysteries with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. The lottery winner murders 9211994 our lady of cement 9281994 self defense 1051994 only you 10121994 one day at a time 10191994 home, street home 10261994 the fine art of murder 1121994 expert witness 11161994 mirror, mirror 11994 camouflage 1214. Season 14 renewal revealed for cbc and ovation series may , 2020 karma, adventure time, expecting amy, tig n seek. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the cosby mysteries. She is the sister of writer and showrunner krista vernoff. The cosby mysteries tv show season 1 episodes list.
Cosby is an american sitcom television series broadcast on cbs from september 16, 1996, until april 28, 2000. The cosby show definitely went out with a bang and had a classy ending to a classy show. The cosby mysteries is an american mystery drama television series that starred bill cosby that aired on nbc from january 31, 1994 to april 12, 1995. At the same time, he hosted the shortlived series kids say the darnedest things and created the animated series little bill for nickelodeon. Cosby trivia you may also want to check out these other great bill cosby series. From 19941995, bill cosby starred in the cosby mysteries, followed by the sitcom cosby from 19962000. When a bullet narrowley misses guy as he is returning home from a photo session for lottery winners, he is plunged into an investigation that involves other lottery winners and a murdered mans obsession with ufos. Watch the cosby mysteries season 1, episode 1 the cosby mysteries part 1. Dante beze dante episodes 19941994 lynn whitfield. Hanks bill cosby probes the murder of a comicbook creator.
The cosby mysteries was an american television mystery series that starred bill cosby. Network sources have confirmed that the cosby mysteries, which. The cosby show pilot episode uses the same title sequence as the rest of the first season, and is widely regarded as the first episode. The opening intro of the shortlived bill cosby tv series that aired during the 199495 seasonthe begining of the episode the medium is the. His peaceful retirement was frequently interrupted by his former colleagues, detective adam sully james naughton and medical examiner john chapman.
The cosby mysteries failed to find a sustained audience, and was canceled. From 1994 1995, bill cosby starred in the cosby mysteries, followed by the sitcom cosby from 19962000. But feeling bored, he occasionally returns to help his friends, detective adam sully and m. Cosby s director of photography, alan walker, won an emmy in 1997 for outstanding lighting direction electronic for a comedy series on the pilot episode. It is the first television series to star cosby since the cosby show which ended in the spring of 1992 and lasted one season 19941995. After hitting the lottery and taking a bullet all in the same day, nypd criminalist guy hanks retires from the force. The lead character, guy hanks, was a new york detective.
The lead character, guy hanks, was a new york detective who retired after winning the. The series is loosely based on the british sitcom one. In the shortlived serieslasting a mere 18 episodeshe portrayed a. But it still wasnt as good as the previous seasons, and it showed in the ratings, it slipped down to eighteen and the writers and cast thought this was a. In the pilot, the huxtables have only four children. The cosby mysteries season 1 episode 10 camouflage. With bill cosby, james naughton, yasiin bey, joe costa. Bill cosbys detective show the great detectives of old. I dont own this video but i uploaded this for the soul of entertainment, enjoyment of those who love this video.
But it still wasnt as good as the previous seasons, and it showed in the ratings, it slipped down to eighteen and the writers and cast thought this was a good time to end the show. Overview of cosby mysteries, the, 1994, directed by jerry london, with bill cosby, lynn whitfield, james naughton, at turner classic movies. He isnt gone long before his expartner asks for guys expertise in the case of a murdered corporate executive. Jan 31, 2020 cosby is an american sitcom television series broadcast on cbs from september 16, 1996, until april 28, 2000. Cookies websites use cookies that have been placed on this site by its operator. Criminal intent 2011 mildred pierce miniseries 2011 the wrong coast 2004 the high life 1996 c. The cosby mysteries writerproducer william link has collaborated on the creation of a number of memorable tv sleuths columbo, mccloud, jessica fletcher. It is the first television series to star cosby since the cosby show which ended in the spring of 1992 and lasted one season 1994 1995. Stay in touch with the cosby mysteries next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. After the cosby show ended in 1992, bill cosby had a blank check, and he spent it on some truly worthless endeavors. Watch the cosby mysteries episodes online season 1 1995 tv.
The cosby mysteries suffered also from the fact that there was an increasing amount of crime dramas seeking to duplicate the success of cbs murder, she wrote, which was still on the air. May 22, 2019 this is the sixth episode of the series. The series is loosely based on the british sitcom one foot in the. The cosby mysteries is an american mystery drama television series that starred bill cosby. Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show. The cosby mysteries episode was first seen on nbc as a tv movie in january 1994. Cosby began his career as a standup comic at the hungry i in san francisco during the 1960s. Watch the cosby mysteries season 1, episode 1 the lottery winner murders. When a bullet narrowly misses guy as he is returning home from a photo session for lottery winners, he is plunged into. With bill cosby, james naughton, alice playten, yasiin bey. However, it is notable for a number of differences from the remainder of the series. Adam sully rita moreno as angie corea episodes 320 dante beze as dante lynn whitfield as barbara lorenz recurring characters. A pair of youngsters try to cover up their role in the accidental shooting of their best friend. The cosby mysteries camouflage tv episode 1994 imdb.
Phylicia rashad in the cosby mysteries 1994 bill cosby in the cosby mysteries. Instead of producing more movies, nbc ordered episodes of a series to premiere in the fall of 1994. He then landed a starring role in the television show i spy, followed by his own sitcom the bill cosby show, which ran for two seasons from 1969 to 1971. The cosby mysteries is the cosby mysteries on netflix. After taking a bullet in the shoulder and winning the lottery all in one day, detective guy hanks retires from the. Actorrapper mos def appeared in several episodes credited as dante beze. Not only did he remake the game show you bet your life, he also decided to star in the almost unbelievably silly the cosby mysteries. Cosby went back to nbc for a series of light television mystery movies in 1993, to be followed by the cosby mysteries series in 1994. Watch the cosby mysteries episodes online season 1 1995.
Cosby doubled as an executive producer, as had been the case with bet and the cosby show. Bill cosby returns as a retired police criminologist and private eye who investigates all manners of mysteries in new york city. He should be spending his time enjoying the good life with the two women in his life, his holistic housekeeper angie and his physical therapistmain squeeze whitfield but his old buddycolleague sully keeps luring him back to help out on particularly nasty cases. This is the opening title sequence from the cosby mysteries 19941995, which starred none other than bill cosby as a former new york city.
Dec 23, 2017 the opening intro of the shortlived bill cosby tv series that aired during the 1994 95 season the begining of the episode the medium is the message now seems kind of creepy in retrospect. The program starred bill cosby and phylicia rashad, who had previously worked together in the 19841992 nbc sitcom the cosby show. I spy 1965, the cosby show 1984, and cosby mysteries 1994. That series cocreator, william link, cocreated the cosby mysteries. The cosby mysteries 1994 cast and crew a new york police detective james naughton lures a retired criminalist bill cosby back to work on a complex case. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of the cosby mysteries with exclusive. Your tv show guide to countdown the cosby mysteries season 1 air dates. The final season of the cosby show was a terrific season.
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