Bill Cosby Sitcom Dumped by NBC
by James Hibberd
Nov 19, 2014


NBC has halted development on its Bill Cosby sitcom. In the wake of mounting rape allegations against the legendary comedian, the broadcaster has shelved its plan to return The Cosby Show star to primetime.

The move follows Netflix “postponing” its plan to stream a Cosby stand-up special next week.



NBC first announced an untitled family sitcom starring Cosby last January, with a pilot to be written by former "Glee" star Mike O’Malley and sitcom veteran Mike Sikowitz.

The show was still in early development, but NBC intended to potentially debut a series next fall.







Despite the traditional media and social media tempest, Cosby has never been convicted with a crime related to the allegations. The allegations accuse Cosby of crimes during the 1970s and ’80s, and the actor has also declined to answer questions about the accusations.

It was NBC’s sitcom announcement that arguably first put Cosby’s name back in the headlines and prompted some media outlets to report the star’s past, where women have accused Cosby of drugging and sexually abusing them.



When asked about the issue at NBC’s press tour in July, entertainment president Jennifer Salke told reporters, “We’re very committed, and that’s an important show for us.”

While NBC’s entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt told reporters after the network’s panel: “All I do is try to put on shows that I think are good, with extraordinary talent. I think he’s extraordinary. And I think the show will be good. All the other things will sort of sort themselves out.”







The allegations significantly spiked in media attention last month after a video of stand-up comic Hannibal Buress calling Cosby a rapist during a comedy show went viral.

A few weeks later, a meme-generating social stunt on Cosby’s website wildly backfired when users took the opportunity to mock the comic for the allegations.

Then late last week, Cosby canceled a planned appearance on David Letterman’s CBS late-night talk show.







On Sunday, after Cosby refused to answer questions about the allegations during an NPR interview, Cosby’s attorney John P. Schmitt released this statement:

“Over the last several weeks, decade-old, discredited allegations against Mr. Cosby have resurfaced. The fact that they are being repeated does not make them true. Mr. Cosby does not intend to dignify these allegations with any comment. He would like to thank all his fans for the outpouring of support and assure them that, at age 77, he is doing his best work. There will be no further statement from Mr. Cosby or any of his representatives.”







Yet on the heels of the statement, another woman surfaced with a new allegation of sex abuse by Cosby when she was 19 years old. Then on Wednesday, "Entertainment Tonight" broke the story of former "America’s Next Top Model" judge Janice Dickinson also accusing Cosby of rape when he was on "The Cosby Show".

This week, the media has swiveled to focus intensely on NBC’s project, as well as a Cosby stand-up special, Bill Cosby 77, which Netflix plans to stream on the day after Thanksgiving.

Variety took a poll and found 72 percent surveyed said NBC should cut ties with Cosby over the allegations.







For NBC, the situation represented a tough spot: Cosby was the star of the network’s top rated sitcom, which aired for eight seasons. His return was touted by the current executive brass. And essentially nothing has changed since most of the allegations have been around for years.

Yet as the media din increased, it became clear NBC had little choice — the Cosby brand has turned toxic, at least for now. As Cosby’s disastrous meme-generating stunt proved, any effort to market a show starring the comedian would be met with considerable criticism.

Still, this rejection by the network that became synonyms with the actor’s success and brand represents a key moment in the fall of “America’s dad.”

http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/11/19/nbc-bill-cosby-sitcom-plan/

So that's what the Jello Pudding was for! :lol:

I heard tv land dropped reruns of cosby show as well

Wow I am really hoping this isn't true. I was never much of a fan of The Cosby Show (in fact I really disliked it), but the guy's been a role model for decades now, and if this stuff is true, not only is he finished but millions of folks who thought they could point to him and say "Now THERE'S one celebrity I can look up to" are going to be crushed. I have to say, I have a very chilling feeling about this.

Let the investigations continue (if there are any) and let the chips fall where they may. If he's guilty, throw the book at him. If he's not, a lot of people are saying something terrible about an innocent man.

I just feel old reading this.

I was never fan of the cosby show he always made goofy faces when he's around kids or teenagers I just didn't think it was that funny I did enjo the movie ghost dad I enjoyed it a lot. I did like the other cobsy show he did one after the cobsy after the cosby show went off the air he had neighbor and lived with his daughter I liked the neighbor cause he was funny he always tried asking out cosby daughter . . I saw him on TV cosby is getting old . how old do you think cobsy is?

. how old do you think cobsy is?

He's 77.

[QUOTE=Retro4Life]Wow I am really hoping this isn't true. I was never much of a fan of The Cosby Show (in fact I really disliked it), but the guy's been a role model for decades now, and if this stuff is true, not only is he finished but millions of folks who thought they could point to him and say "Now THERE'S one celebrity I can look up to" are going to be crushed. I have to say, I have a very chilling feeling about this.

I was shocked at the news of him being involved with a crime like this.
for I always felt he was very upstanding clean cut man. Then again you just don't know. If he is innocent, why hasn't come out and say so. With him being so quiet, you wonder why he is hiding. It seem when you keep hiding eventually someone digs and get the evidence.

Will people look at the old Fat Albert cartoons differently now?

I still don't believe it

I didn't believe it at 1st because of who he was but I was reminded that is the problem......and we didn't know him and never know how quickly someone can change. People who knew Ted Bundy didn't think he was a murderer.

Right now 15 women have stepped forward saying Bill raped them, I believe them. I'm sorry but that is far too many to be a fairy tale. Being a rape survivor my heart goes out to those women he attacked. It is something we might learn to live with but we NEVER forget.

I also know why many refused to step forward when it happened. I didn't report my rape, I only told my boyfriend (now husband) and my boss. Why? I work in a hospital, I have seen how women are treated, like we did something to deserve it, we are made to feel ashamed. The courts treat us like the one who committed the crime instead of the victim. Those women felt nobody would believe them because he WAS BILL COSBY.

I am sorry I didn't report my rape BUT until it happens to you, you have NO idea how you'll handle it all. I hope he gets punished for what he did but considering our justice system, I highly doubt he'll be held accountable.

Right now 15 women have stepped forward saying Bill raped them.

Where do you get 15 from? The latest I'm hearing is that 4 have claimed he did it.

Link (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/20/business/media/bill-cosby-fallout-rape-accusations.html?_r=0)

In the meantime, four women have come forward publicly in recent days to repeat the decades-old accusations of being drugged, raped or molested.

I was shocked at the news of him being involved with a crime like this.
for I always felt he was very upstanding clean cut man. Then again you just don't know. If he is innocent, why hasn't come out and say so. With him being so quiet, you wonder why he is hiding. It seem when you keep hiding eventually someone digs and get the evidence.

he has to speak out. but if he is found guilty, then his reputation is tarnished. if he is found not guilty, then it won't be and that the public moves on from this.

Where do you get 15 from? The latest I'm hearing is that 4 have claimed he did it.

Link (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/20/business/media/bill-cosby-fallout-rape-accusations.html?_r=0)


On Tuesday, the 15th woman to accuse Bill Cosby of sexual assault came forward. The truth is...it makes no difference if it was 1, 10 or 40.
http://www.vox.com/2014/11/18/7236263/bill-cosby-rape-allegations/in/7013082

Where do you get 15 from? The latest I'm hearing is that 4 have claimed he did it.

Link (http://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/20/business/media/bill-cosby-fallout-rape-accusations.html?_r=0)

http://thinkprogress.org/culture/2014/11/19/3594115/many-accusers-lawyers-contradictory-statements-of-bill-cosby/

http://www.vox.com/2014/11/19/7249041/bill-cosby-rape-sexual-assualt

http://flavorwire.com/489388/why-so-many-women-are-accusing-bill-cosby-now-and-why-they-didnt-do-it-earlier

Not vouching for any accuracy here, I'm just noting that she may have gotten the info from these, or other sites.

http://www.hlntv.com/video/2014/11/20/after-show-bill-cosby-faces-another-accuser-louisa-moritz
:mad: :mad: :mad:

On Tuesday, the 15th woman to accuse Bill Cosby of sexual assault came forward. The truth is...it makes no difference if it was 1, 10 or 40.
http://www.vox.com/2014/11/18/7236263/bill-cosby-rape-allegations/in/7013082

Thanks, I also found a link on Yahoo not long after I asked that confirmed your total. If I can find it again I'll post it or someone else can if they see it.

wonder if centric wil drop cosby show to and if wht channel wil drop Fat albery n cosby kids cartoon

this is so hard to believe right now so shocking

I have a feeling he is innocent.
I do find it a bit odd that not 1 of the accusers ever went to the police or Dr to get any proof what so ever that he did anything to them. Now I could see it being true if atleast 1 or 2 had gotten any kinda evidence.
What is the probability that not 1 person would report it to the police. Every woman I have asked said they would have called the police on someone who raped them.

I have a feeling he is innocent.

If that were the case then why has he refused to answer any questions? The only statements have been from his Attorneys. I would think that if he were innocent that he would try and set things straight. I hope he's innocent but with more women coming forward it's not looking good for him.

Because the media turns on celebs all the time. Him not saying a word doesn't mean a thing.
Just my opinion but don't you find it odd not a single woman went to the police or even reported it. If someone has evidence then by all means go after the man if not it looks more like an attempt at a money grab.

I have a feeling he is innocent.
I do find it a bit odd that not 1 of the accusers ever went to the police or Dr to get any proof what so ever that he did anything to them. Now I could see it being true if at least 1 or 2 had gotten any kinda evidence.
What is the probability that not 1 person would report it to the police. Every woman I have asked said they would have called the police on someone who raped them.

I explained before that I am a rape survivor and why many don't report rape.
In a case of someone famous it's MUCH worse.....you wonder why none stepped forward at the time? He is BILL COSBY! It is hard enough for anyone to believe rape EVEN today. They didn't think people would believe them. They didn't want to put it out for the world to know about and ridicule them for accusing Bill Cosby.
I guess unless you have been there, been raped, you couldn't possibly understand.

In 2005, Andrea Constand, the former director of operations for the Temple University women's basketball team, filed a lawsuit against him, alleging that he had drugged and molested her a year prior.

Shortly after, Tamara Green came forward on the "Today Show" claiming that she'd had a similar encounter with Cosby in the '70s. Maybe she got some strength from the lady who came forward so she could tell her story. Many times in child abuse and serial rape case people find strength in numbers.

Twelve other anonymous women agreed to be witnesses in Constand's case, including Beth Ferrier who was identified that June, but the case was settled out of court in November 2005. In 2006, Barbara Bowman identified herself as one of those 12 women, telling her story to People Magazine.

During a chance encounter at the Hilton gift shop, where Serignese says she was looking at jewelry with her sister, she says that Cosby invited her to see his show. "Somebody came up to me and put their arm around my neck from the back and said: 'Will you marry me?'" Serignese told HuffPost over the phone. "And I turned around to see who it was, and it was Bill Cosby."

After the show she claims she was escorted back to the green room by one of Cosby's people, where she waited around until everyone else had left. Once they were alone together, she says that Cosby held out two white pills and a glass of water, saying, "Here, take these." She did.

"The next memory I have was I was in a bathroom and I was kind of bending forward and he was behind me having sex with me," she said. "I was just there, thinking 'I'm on drugs, I'm drugged.' I felt drugged and I was being raped and it was kind of surreal. My frame of mind was that it would be over soon and I could just get out of there."

Therese Serignese said:
"I just tried to forget it. I tried to block it out," she said over the phone. "It doesn't go away but you can make it silent. You can bury it. But all of these times when this stuff comes up, it does make me angry."

That anger finally boiled over into action when Serignese heard about Constand's 2005 lawsuit against Cosby. After hearing about the suit, she says, she called the Philadelphia police department to tell her story, and became one of the anonymous Jane Does set to testify for the prosecution. (Thirteen women in total were set to be witnesses before the case was settled out of court.)

WHY would an innocent man pay anyone anything?

After really looking online and doing the research I grew so outraged that I threw my complete set of the Cosby Show in the trash. It made me sick having it on my home.

Now there are 15 women. NO way all these women are lying.

You said many yourself, but not a single person either went to a Dr or the police not 1.

He could be guilty, but before you condemn a man there atleast needs to be some evidence against him. Someone needed to step forward and show that it happened.

I'm not against rape victims and I understand not every woman will report being raped, but since there is no DNA and no physical evidence I choose to Give Cosby the benefit of the doubt at this point.

Him not saying a word doesn't mean a thing.

Sorry but I have to disagree. Anyone who is accused of such a heinous act and does nothing but try to avoid the issue obviously has something to hide.

Sorry but I have to disagree. Anyone who is accused of such a heinous act and does nothing but try to avoid the issue obviously has something to hide.

Your opinion, but until they have solid proof then it's only an opinion. The super model wrote in her book that Cosby blew her off and didn't attack her and now she says she lied in the book and was attacked. Which am I or anyone to believe when she says 2 thins, one is a lie correct.

He could be guilty, but before you condemn a man there atleast needs to be some evidence against him. Someone needed to step forward and show that it happened.

This is why so many women don't report it, even when so many do step forward people still think he's not capable of such a thing because he's Bill Cosby. They were scared, they were hurt, they didn't want to be ridiculed, they were humiliated, he was a star. You have no idea how that feels, I do.

I work in the ER. EVEN when women steps forward and they have evidence they are treated like crap in the courtroom. The victims are more on trial than the accused which is WHY so many don't come forward and report it as I stated AND when it's someone famous it's worse. EVEN with a report and the results from the ER, men say she wanted it, she consented and then it's your word against his. Would people have believed that the Great Bill Cosby had to rape a women? VERY VERY VERY doubtful....thus he continued to get away with it. You see in rape, there is no real evidence according to those who rape, it's just proof they had sex. :rolleyes:

I could argue this case all day but as I said...unless you've been raped you can't possibly understand. I hope you, your wife, sister, mother or daughter is never raped. I pray it NEVER happens but if it does, you'll understand.

All i'm saying is i'd believe it if they had some evidence. Janice Dickenson contradicted herself with her own book.

Patty if 5 people accuse you of something and you say you didn't do should I or anyone believe the 5 people over you with zero evidence, or should I atleast keep an open mind about it.

All i'm saying is i'd believe it if they had some evidence. Janice Dickenson contradicted herself with her own book.

Patty if 5 people accuse you of something and you say you didn't do should I or anyone believe the 5 people over you with zero evidence, or should I atleast keep an open mind about it.
He should come out and talk about it. Hiding behind lawyers is making him look guilty. I'm having a hard time believing it but I've been surprised before. Look at Stephen Collins from Seventh Heaven. I was a fan of his before that show was ever on. You just don't know what goes on behind close doors. If Cosby is indeed innocent then he has to defend himself but he's behaving like a guilty man.

He should come out and talk about it. Hiding behind lawyers is making him look guilty. I'm having a hard time believing it but I've been surprised before. Look at Stephen Collins from Seventh Heaven. I was a fan of his before that show was ever on. You just don't know what goes on behind close doors. If Cosby is indeed innocent then he has to defend himself but he's behaving like a guilty man.

Steven Collins admitted to doing it. So yes he should be htrown in jail. No doubt about it

Steven Collins admitted to doing it. So yes he should be htrown in jail. No doubt about it
But if we didn't have those tapes saying he did it would you believe the accusations? We thought we knew him but we didn't. We really don't know any of these people. Not saying Cosby is guilty or innocent but he isn't Cliff Huxtable.

But if we didn't have those tapes saying he did it would you believe the accusations? We thought we knew him but we didn't. We really don't know any of these people. Not saying Cosby is guilty or innocent but he isn't Cliff Huxtable.

Exactly and Steven Collins should be in jail but as we see, it's not happening. He attacked children! :mad:

Well we have an admission so there is no doubt is there.

In Mr Cosby's case you have no proof, you have an alleged victim telling 2 stories, and not one victim either reported it and or went to a Dr after the alleged rape. You also have another alleged victim that continued to meet up with Mr Cosby on a trip. Why would a victim stay with Mr Cosby after he was supposed to have raped her as well.
That is 2 of the victims stories that were reported in the news.

As I said before, it's VERY doubtful either pays for their crimes on earth but someday they will meet our maker and they will be punished. This thought gets me through each day because so many get away with these type crimes.

As I said before, it's VERY doubtful either pays for their crimes on earth but someday they will meet our maker and they will be punished. This thought gets me through each day because so many get away with these type crimes.
And unless you can prove he did it, he could very well be innocent couldn't he.

This celeb was accused as well but after 3 trials they found him innocent, but his career was ruined by an accusation.

http://www.nationalenquirer.com/true-crime/did-fatty-arbuckle-really-rape-virginia-rappe-coke-bottle

That goes both ways. A LOT of guilty people remain free, never see justice and some innocent are convicted.

Exactly my point, The witness against Fatty said he was guilty and I bet alot of people believed he was because the person accused him of doing it.

The woman who claimed to have witnessed Fatty Arbuckle raping Virginia Rappe to death turned out to be a liar. Rappe was already on the verge of dying before she met Arbuckle. This proved that just because someone claimed to be a witness, doesn't always mean he or she is telling the truth.

Arbuckle was unfairly disgraced by the industry, despite his complete innocence. Not to mention, he died a few years later.

I still believe Cosby raped those women. There are just too many. Plus, if they were lying they know he could file a lawsuit against them for damaging his reputation. He hasn't done so even with those from years ago. What do they have to gain except ridicule by those who don't think the all great Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable AKA Cosby could never ever do such a thing.

Everyone wants proof, there is no proof, there never was and never could have been because as I said, he could say it was consensual even if a Dr. found a sperm sample UNLESS someone watched it happen there could never be any concrete proof. Bill is not stupid, he wouldn't do it in front of witnesses or in front of a camera. Rapist don't generally have a witness watch them commit the crime.

Sadly that is why so many rapist get away with their crime and why so few women report it.

Natalie Wood always claimed she was raped by a big wig in Hollywood. She never changed her story. Do I believe her, you bet I do.

I'm done, this is getting me too upset, bringing back too many memories. Believe what you will. I am well aware of how this works which is why I didn't report my own rape.

If i see a video of Ray Rice hitting his GF is he guilty yes he is, If Adrian Peterson is arrested for switching his child did he do it yes, and the reason is there is proof and there is no question that they did what what was reported by the media.
On the other hand you have 2 of the accusers against Cosby one who said 2 different things happened and one that went on a trip with him after he supposedly raped her. So I would question atleast some of it anyway

I still believe Cosby raped those women. There are just too many. Plus, if they were lying they know he could file a lawsuit against them for damaging his reputation. He hasn't done so even with those from years ago. What do they have to gain except ridicule by those who don't think the all great Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable AKA Cosby could never ever do such a thing.

Everyone wants proof, there is no proof, there never was and never could have been because as I said, he could say it was consensual even if a Dr. found a sperm sample UNLESS someone watched it happen there could never be any concrete proof. Sadly that is why so many rapist get away with their crime and why so few women report it.

I'm done, this is getting me too upset, bringing back too many memories. Believe what you will. I am well aware of how this works which is why I didn't report my own rape.

And if he files a lawsuit will people still question if he is quilty regardless? If he goes on a show and talks for 2 hrs will people forget about the accusation whatever he says? I rather doubt it.
If I said you stole something from me should everyone believe me even if there is no proof you would have stolen anything.

If they show some evidence that he is quilty then by all means i'll change my opinion.

watch?v=RI6z97Efw3I

I won't be surprised that this case will kill Bill Cosby, not just his career but his health too...look what happened to Joe Paterno when Penn State removed him as coach...PSU basically took his heart and he died two months later!

Two more women come forward with Bill Cosby accusations

Two more women have come forward with accusations against Bill Cosby.

Renita Chaney Hill, 47, and Kristina Ruehli, now 75, both claim the comedian got them alone and then drugged them decades ago.

Hill told CBS Philadelphia she met Cosby in the 1980s when she was 15 and appeared on his "Picture Pages" educational TV segments. "He would fly me to a number of cities," she said, adding, "He would be busy during the day, then I'd come to his hotel room at night."

She claims that when they were alone, Cosby would insist she have a drink even though she was underage and now believes she was drugged. "One time, I remember just before I passed out, I remember him kissing and touching me and I remember the taste of his cigar on his breath, and I didn't like it," Hill recalled. She said she doesn't know if she was raped because she was unconscious, and decided to cut off contact with Cosby when she was 19.


Ruehli spoke out in an interview with Philadelphia magazine, saying that she met Cosby in 1965 when she was a 22-year-old working as a secretary at a talent agency in Beverly Hills, California. She claims Cosby invited her to a party at his home but that when she arrived no one else was there. He fixed her two bourbons that she says knocked her out.

"At that age, two bourbon-and-7s would not have knocked me out cold, believe me," Ruehli told the magazine. "He must have drugged me. There is just one point at which I was having a drink and feeling normal and the next I was somehow passed out completely."

She said she woke up in a bedroom as Cosby was attempting to force her into performing oral sex, and that when she came to she was able to push him away, ran to a bathroom and drove herself home.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/two-more-women-come-forward-with-bill-cosby-accusations/

Link (http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/louisa-moritz-bill-cosby-forced-oral-sex-article-1.2018737)

Two more women have accused comedian Bill Cosby of inappropriate sexual behavior ― and one claimed she was an underage teen working with him on a TV show for preschoolers.

Renita Chaney Hill — who appeared on “Picture Pages” in the 1980s — and actress Louisa Moritz join eight other women who have publically accused the 77-year-old of rape, sexual assault and other crimes.

Hill said she was just 15-years-old when Cosby initiated a four-year fling, CBS Pittsburgh reported.

After he cast her in the educational TV show, he repeatedly invited her over to his hotel room, gave her drinks that made her pass out and touched and kissed her.

She isn’t sure if she was ever raped because she also passed out in his room at night ― and woke up in her own bed the next morning. She was likely drugged, she said.

“I always thought it was odd that after I had this drink I would end up in my bed the next morning and I wouldn’t remember anything,” Hill said.

But Moritz said she clearly remembered her abuse.

The "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" actress told TMZ he forced her to perform oral sex backstage at the "Tonight Show” in 1971.

Moritz said she was in a dressing room waiting to appear on Johnny Carson's late night show when Cosby knocked on her door. The now 68-year-old said the comedy legend first complimented her acting and promised to make her a "major star through his direction."

Then, Cosby attacked the 5-foot actress, she said.

"(Cosby) suddenly approached me and took out his penis, which was now in the line of my face and pressed up against it," she said. "He took his hands and put them on the back of my head and forced his penis in my mouth, saying, 'have a taste of this. It will do you good in so many ways.’ "

When he was finished, he allegedly said, "Now you don't want to upset me and the plans for your future, do you?"

Moritz kept quiet for four decades: Until a handful of other women made similar accusations against the 77-year-old.

Cosby, meanwhile, again remained mum about the accusations on Thursday night when he appeared on stage for a sold out show at The Atlantis Bahamas.

The audience gave the once-beloved TV dad a large ovation as he strolled onto the stage is his signature shlubby attire — grey sweats, slippers and a sweatshirt that said, "Hello Friend" — seemingly without a care in the world, one audience member said.


"He was very theatrical on stage," the source told Us Weekly. "It appeared as though what was going on didn't move him at all.

"He interacted a lot with the audience,” the person continued. “At one point someone's cell phone rang and he said to tell them 'I'm not here,' which caused the audience to laugh."

"He appeared not to be bothered by what's going on with him in the media although he did not attend the meet and greet post-show reception."

Toward the end of the show, the fan said, Cosby spoke about his wife, Camille.

"He said, 'Camille and I have been married for 50 years.’ He flashed his wedding band for the audience to see and this gesture was welcomed by the audience," the audience member said. "His last piece was dedicated to his wife and their marriage."

It’s likely the Cosbys' partnership has been rocked by the recent scandal, which is tied to accusations that first surfaced about a decade ago.

Andrea Constand and Tamara Green were named in a 2005 lawsuit, along with a dozen Jane Does, claiming Cosby sexually attacked them. That lawsuit was settled outside of court in 2006.
Moritz joins eight other women in accusing comedian Bill Cosby of sexual assault. Moritz joins eight other women in accusing comedian Bill Cosby of sexual assault.

A year later, in 2006, Barbara Bowman said she was an aspiring actor when Cosby raped her in New York City in the 1980s.

The accusations died down for years ― until more women came forward this week.

Supermodel Janice Dickinson, registered nurse Therese Serignese, would-be comedy writer Joan Tarshis and former model-actress Angela Leslie all claimed Cosby sexually assaulted them between the 1960s and 1990s.

Carla Ferrigno, the wife of hulk star Lou Ferrigno, said she fought off Cosby in 1967 after a rough, unwanted kiss.

At least three TV networks have slashed Cosby shows in the wake of the allegations. Netflix postponed an upcoming comedy special featuring the 77-year-old, while NBC axed a planned 2015 sitcom and TV Land yanked "The Cosby Show" reruns from its airwaves.

On Friday, the Treasure Island hotel in Las Vegas cancelled a Nov. 28 Cosby standup show. It was a mutual agreement, the Las Vegas Review Journal reported.

i was disappointed after seeing that interview that bill refused to respond to the allegations. he should have come out and said 'i did no such thing and that these allegations are not true'. because as this drags on, people are going to ask more questions and become suspicious.

By Christmas, there will be 50 women saying they have evidence that he raped them.

I think the reason Cosby is silent is because of the request of his lawyer (assuming he has one). It might make things worse than they already are if Cosby were to respond to the allegations.

As I said before, it's VERY doubtful either pays for their crimes on earth but someday they will meet our maker and they will be punished. This thought gets me through each day because so many get away with these type crimes.

Well, that's a nice fantasy but it has no basis in reality.

Well, that's a nice fantasy but it has no basis in reality.

If you are not a believer that's fine, but you have NO right to tell me what I believe is wrong. It's called FREEDOM of Religion and FREEDOM of choice. If I saw you talk about your belief in something or someone....I don't know...Aliens for example. I wouldn't make a nasty remark. I would scroll on by if I didn't share your opinion. That my friend is called Tolerance.

tol·er·ance
noun: tolerance
the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

I hope you have a blessed day.

And the women continue to come forward:

http://www.showbiz411.com/2014/11/21/cosby-complaint-law-order-actress-writes-i-was-instructed-to-never-tell-anyone-what-we-did-together

Michelle Hurd is a terrific actress who’s appeared as a series regular on “Law & Order SVU,” “90210,” “Gossip Girl,” among other shows. It’s brave of her, like all the other women, to tell the story at all.

LOOK, I wasn’t going to say anything, but I can’t believe some of the things i’ve been reading, SO here is MY personal experience:
I did stand-in work on The Cosby show back in the day and YES, Bill Cosby was VERY inappropriate with me. It started innocently, lunch in his dressing room, daily, then onto weird acting exercises were he would move his hands up and down my body, (can’t believe I fell for that) I was instructed to NEVER tell anyone what we did together, (he said other actors would become jealous) and then fortunately, I dodged the ultimate bullet with him when he asked me to come to his house, take a shower so we could blow dry my hair and see what it looked like straightened. At that point my own red flags went off and I told him,
“No, I’ll just come to work tomorrow with my hair straightened”.
I then started to take notice and found another actress, a stand-in as well, and we started talking….. A LOT …. turns out he was doing the same thing to her, almost by the numbers, BUT, she did go to his house and because I will not name her, and it is her story to tell, all I’ll say is she awoke, after being drugged, vomited, and then Cosby told her there’s a cab waiting for you outside.
I have ABSOLUTELY no reason to lie or make up this up!
Anyone that knows me, knows that!



Nov. 17, 2014
After hearing Bowman's story, Joan Tarshis alleged that Cosby raped her twice in 1969 during a sit-down interview with CNN's Don Lemon. "We went up to his bungalow and he made me a drink. Shortly after that I passed out. I woke up or came to very groggily with him removing my underwear," the former actress and publicist said. Tarshis added that she tried to stop him by lying about an infection.
As for why she didn't contact police sooner? "Who's going to believe me? Bill Cosby, the all-American dad, the all-American husband. Mr. Jell-O that everybody loves. Who would believe me? They'd probably think I was out to get something," she said. Lemon was later slammed for how he handled the interview, suggesting that Tarshis could have bit Cosby during oral sex to fight back.


Nov. 18, 2014
70s supermodel and former America's Next Top Model judge Janice Dickinson claimed in graphic detail that the actor-comedian raped her in 1982 during an extensive interview with Entertainment Tonight. She said she tried to write about the incident in her 2002 autobiography No Lifeguard on Duty: The Accidental Life of the World's First Supermodel, but Cosby's lawyers pressured her not to. Dickinson first raised eyebrows when she called Cosby a "bad guy" in a 2006 interview with Howard Stern.


Nov. 20, 2014
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest actress Louisa Moritz told TMZ that she was sexually assaulted by Cosby during an appearance on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show in 1971. "He suddenly approached me and took out his penis, which was now in the line of my face and pressed up against it," she claimed. After forcing oral sex, Cosby allegedly said: "Now you don't want to upset me and the plans for your future, do you?"
That same day, Lou Ferrigno's wife Carla Ferrigno told the Daily Mail that she met Cosby after going on a movie date with his male friend in 1967. The trio and another woman played in a pool, but the fun evening allegedly took a dark turn when Cosby aggressively came onto her when they were alone. "He was much bigger than me. Much bigger and he pulled me so hard and so rough. I had never been treated so roughly and he pulled me hard to him so hard," the former Playboy Bunny claimed. "And then kissed me so hard, right in the mouth. No one has ever been that physically violent with me."

In addition to Maritz and Ferrigno, a woman named Renita Chaney Hill told Philadelphia's KDKA that Cosby promised her "bright lights and fame" when she met him in the '80s. The relationship went south, however, when she allegedly lost consciousness while with him one night. "I remember the taste of his cigar on his breath, and I didn't like it," Hill said, noting that he kissed and touched her. "I remember another time when I woke up in my bed the next day and he was leaving, he mentioned you should probably lose a little weight. I thought that odd, how would he know that?"

Former secretary Kristina Ruehli claimed to Phillymag.com that she met Cosby at her former talent agency company in 1965. He invited her to a party but when she showed up no one else was there. She alleged that Cosby's wife was out of town and she passed out after having Bourbon, later being forced to have oral sex. "I found myself on the bed, and he had his shirt off. He had unzipped his pants," she told the site.

one of those dumb b*tches are lying

Anyone who thinks he's 100% innocent is, sorry, naive. There are now 16 women who came forward with nothing to gain (too much time has passed for them to get money or legal action against him), why would they lie? Because being a rape victim is such a glamorous lifestyle? And yes, his refusal to say anything is pretty damning.

He certainly deserved to lose his deals with NBC and Netflix. However, I think TV Land pulling Cosby Show re-runs is a little unnecessary. Cosby's probably a creep but it doesn't change how important The Cosby Show was for television and it wasn't all because of him.

Anyone who thinks he's 100% innocent is, sorry, naive. There are now 16 women who came forward with nothing to gain (too much time has passed for them to get money or legal action against him), why would they lie? Because being a rape victim is such a glamorous lifestyle? And yes, his refusal to say anything is pretty damning.

He certainly deserved to lose his deals with NBC and Netflix. However, I think TV Land pulling Cosby Show re-runs is a little unnecessary. Cosby's probably a creep but it doesn't change how important The Cosby Show was for television and it wasn't all because of him.


well the black station is still airing the cosby show called centric:lol: :lol:

I heard tv land dropped reruns of cosby show as wellThis is all quite stupid..... NO ONE HAS ANY PROOF OF ANYTHING AND THEY ARE JUMPING ON HIM!!!!!!

Its no surprise with the mentality of the sheeple in the world now!

At first I didn't believe these accusations because of Bill Cosby's stance for family values both on his shows and in real life. But there's too much coming out now, he's obviously a big hypocrite. Sad with how his show made sitcoms popular again in the 80s. First Stephen Collins, now Bill Cosby, we need family values guys who actually mean it in Hollywood. :(

Ya maybe I am wrong,I hope not though........

At first I didn't believe these accusations because of Bill Cosby's stance for family values both on his shows and in real life. But there's too much coming out now, he's obviously a big hypocrite. Sad with how his show made sitcoms popular again in the 80s. First Stephen Collins, now Bill Cosby, we need family values guys who actually mean it in Hollywood. :(

Then why did all these woman stay silent some for 30 years. And why didn't even 1 out of what 19 or 20 get any proof DNA evidence on Cosby?
Don't forget most of these women were actresses and were chasing after Cosby to gain fame.

I'm not saying that every woman will go in and call the police or go to an Emergency Room. What I am saying is that with all these women claiming to have been attacked by Cosby that it is rather odd that not one of them can produce any evidence of any kind that it happened to them, not 1.

Then why did all these woman stay silent some for 30 years. And why didn't even 1 out of what 19 or 20 get any proof DNA evidence on Cosby?

DNA testing wasn't even heard of during most of these alleged (and I use that term very loosely) attacks.

Link (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/11/24/bill-cosby-s-long-list-of-accusers-so-far-17-alleged-sexual-assault-victims-between-1965-2004.html)

DNA testing wasn't even heard of during most of these alleged (and I use that term very loosely) attacks.

Link (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/11/24/bill-cosby-s-long-list-of-accusers-so-far-17-alleged-sexual-assault-victims-between-1965-2004.html)
No it wasn't but if the had a semen sample from the 70's or 80's and had it now they could test it. They did have blood samples back then and they can also test those and determine who the sample belonged to.

So basically if 1 person would have gone to the police that would have shown Cosby as guilty would it not. I find it very odd that not 1 person would do that.

Actually a semen sample only proves she had sex. Many rapist get off by saying it was consensual.

DNA testing wasn't even heard of during most of these alleged (and I use that term very loosely) attacks.

Link (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/11/24/bill-cosby-s-long-list-of-accusers-so-far-17-alleged-sexual-assault-victims-between-1965-2004.html)
Some people think life is an episode of C.S.I..

Amazing to me how naive people are and how clueless as to what goes on behind the scenes in the world of entertainment. Try googling Don Simpson, Dan Schneider or James Aubrey, just to name 3. When you see some young hottie who gets a great role in a regular series, just think how many others were trying to get that role. Then ask yourself why did this one get selected. Talent? Lots of people have talent, not to mention the fact that some of the ones who get hired don't have any. The casting couch is very much a real thing, for both genders.

Some people think life is an episode of C.S.I..

I don't think life is like CSI I do however don't go along like sheep and follow what everyone thinks. I'll believe he is guilty when there is some kind of proof. Just because people on social media and message boards have already convicted him, I chose to wait until someone comes forward with credible evidence.

One other question, does Cosby have some special powers that he makes evidence disappear in 20 different cases. Hmmmmm Weird that no one can seem to find any evidence isn't it.

I don't think life is like CSI I do however don't go along like sheep and follow what everyone thinks. I'll believe he is guilty when there is some kind of proof. Just because people on social media and message boards have already convicted him, I chose to wait until someone comes forward with credible evidence.
There IS proof.

Over 15 women have come forward? ALL these women are lying??? Cosby is the only one who is TELLING the truth? Oh wait, Cosby isn't telling anyone anything which screams GUILTY.

More proof is with the 90 year old man who was Cosby's assistant back in the day. He has receipts of money orders... thousands of dollars that Cosby paid to the women to keep them quiet.

People who believe Cosby is guilty are not "sheep." They have COMMON SENSE.

I don't care if 500 women come forward, when one, which isn't asking alot has proof then he will be guilty.

I don't care if 500 women come forward, when one, which isn't asking alot has proof then he will be guilty.
Have you ever heard of circumstantial evidence?

Yes, but that doesn't mean it's always true does it

I don't think life is like CSI I do however don't go along like sheep and follow what everyone thinks.

Would you feel any differently if these women were asked to take a polygraph and passed? As already stated, the statute of limitations has passed in most (if not all) of these alleged incidents. The women have virtually nothing to gain by coming forward and Cosby is practically free from prosecution so why does he continue to clam-up? He's only digging a bigger hole for himself and his career by remaining silent.

Yes I would like to see them take a polygraph and find out how many pass actually, atleast that would be a start

I'd like to see Bill Cosby take a polygraph test and pass it actually. At this point I don't think NBC had any choice but to cancel the sitcom project. I don't want to think he's guilty of rape, but when that many women are accusing him of it, (Even someone like Janice Dickinson who I can't stand) I'm beginning to think there's something to the accusations. I've never cared too much for Bill Cosby but I don't want to think he's guilty of doing that, but it's starting to seem like he could be.

Ed.

I'd like to see Bill Cosby take a polygraph test and pass it actually.


Good point, Ed. If Cosby were to ask to take a polygraph and refuse then there would be little doubt that he has something to hide.

I don't think life is like CSI I do however don't go along like sheep and follow what everyone thinks. I'll believe he is guilty when there is some kind of proof. Just because people on social media and message boards have already convicted him, I chose to wait until someone comes forward with credible evidence.Excellent....I love this reply!!!

YOU ARE WIDE AWAKE..... GOOD FOR YOU :)


I do not believe he would do all that....... I think some ppl are angry with him YES and are trying to hurt his reputation and they figure this is the best way.....

Excellent....I love this reply!!!

YOU ARE WIDE AWAKE..... GOOD FOR YOU :)


I do not believe he would do all that....... I think some ppl are angry with him YES and are trying to hurt his reputation and they figure this is the best way.....
Thank you, If he is guilty then I hope he gets what he deserves I just wanna see something to prove it before I pass judgement.

Would you feel any differently if these women were asked to take a polygraph and passed? As already stated, the statute of limitations has passed in most (if not all) of these alleged incidents. The women have virtually nothing to gain by coming forward and Cosby is practically free from prosecution so why does he continue to clam-up? He's only digging a bigger hole for himself and his career by remaining silent.
I'd like to see Bill Cosby take a polygraph test and pass it actually. At this point I don't think NBC had any choice but to cancel the sitcom project. I don't want to think he's guilty of rape, but when that many women are accusing him of it, (Even someone like Janice Dickinson who I can't stand) I'm beginning to think there's something to the accusations. I've never cared too much for Bill Cosby but I don't want to think he's guilty of doing that, but it's starting to seem like he could be.

Ed.

For the record, an individual could fail a Polygraph Test, and turn out to be actually innocent and vice versa.

If he is innocent, why have so many women come forward and why are we talking about it?. There is some story here. The stories told by the alleged accusers are so creepy. If he did what was said, what a strange disturbing man.

For the record, an individual could fail a Polygraph Test, and turn out to be actually innocent and vice versa.

Did you really find it necessary to tell me that? I'm not as naive as you may think I am.

If he is innocent, why have so many women come forward and why are we talking about it?. There is some story here. The stories told by the alleged accusers are so creepy. If he did what was said, what a strange disturbing man.

Money comes to mind, 15 minutws of fame, etc

If he is innocent, why have so many women come forward and why are we talking about it?. There is some story here. The stories told by the alleged accusers are so creepy. If he did what was said, what a strange disturbing man.

For the record, I know why the women didn't come forward and said why in a previous post on here already. Several of the women also stated it's because they felt nobody would believe them. Sadly, there has always and continues to be a stigma attached to rape.

For the record, I would be willing to bet the farm on his guilt.

For the record, I know why the women didn't come forward and said why in a previous post on here already. Several of the women also stated it's because they felt nobody would believe them. Sadly, there has always and continues to be a stigma attached to rape.

For the record, I would be willing to bet the farm on his guilt.

There in lies the problem, since they didn't report it. Kinda like shutting the barn door after the horse escaped.

There in lies the problem, since they didn't report it. Kinda like shutting the barn door after the horse escaped.
Just because something isn't reported, doesn't mean that it didn't happen.
Thousands of women are victims of domestic violence, yet many do not press charges or even report the crime. Does that mean that it didn't happen?

Just because something isn't reported, doesn't mean that it didn't happen.
Thousands of women are victims of domestic violence, yet many do not press charges or even report the crime. Does that mean that it didn't happen?

Key word is Many, if 1 of the 20 women would have went in then you have alot different story don't you.

I have said it before and after reading each of these responses in this thread I will state it again. When an actor or musician or sports athlete is put in the spotlight, it is and should be for their art or talent at entertaining us. I never, ever judge what I read or hear about an entertainer's private life because 1) I was not there. 2) I turn to these people strictly and ONLY for entertainment. The joy their talent gives me when they are performing their craft. Anything else is just gossip and innuendo unless proven in a court of law. I can't judge Bill Cosby (or any other entertainer for that matter.) I can only judge their art. That is what they present to the public for the public's reaction; not what goes on in their personal life.

I have said it before and after reading each of these responses in this thread I will state it again. When an actor or musician or sports athlete is put in the spotlight, it is and should be for their art or talent at entertaining us. I never, ever judge what I read or hear about an entertainer's private life because 1) I was not there. 2) I turn to these people strictly and ONLY for entertainment. The joy their talent gives me when they are performing their craft. Anything else is just gossip and innuendo unless proven in a court of law. I can't judge Bill Cosby (or any other entertainer for that matter.) I can only judge their art. That is what they present to the public for the public's reaction; not what goes on in their personal life.

Spot on.

I have said it before and after reading each of these responses in this thread I will state it again. When an actor or musician or sports athlete is put in the spotlight, it is and should be for their art or talent at entertaining us. I never, ever judge what I read or hear about an entertainer's private life because 1) I was not there. 2) I turn to these people strictly and ONLY for entertainment. The joy their talent gives me when they are performing their craft. Anything else is just gossip and innuendo unless proven in a court of law. I can't judge Bill Cosby (or any other entertainer for that matter.) I can only judge their art. That is what they present to the public for the public's reaction; not what goes on in their personal life.
You are right. The problem is that we invite these people in our home each week that they feel like family. They aren't of course and then we are shocked by what they are really like.

I have said it before and after reading each of these responses in this thread I will state it again. When an actor or musician or sports athlete is put in the spotlight, it is and should be for their art or talent at entertaining us. I never, ever judge what I read or hear about an entertainer's private life because 1) I was not there. 2) I turn to these people strictly and ONLY for entertainment. The joy their talent gives me when they are performing their craft. Anything else is just gossip and innuendo unless proven in a court of law. I can't judge Bill Cosby (or any other entertainer for that matter.) I can only judge their art. That is what they present to the public for the public's reaction; not what goes on in their personal life.

These are my sentiments on this issue as well. This whole thing surrounding Bill has genuinely upset and saddened me. I was looking forward to the new show next Fall quite a bit and felt NBC had an extremely good chance to get that genuine smash hit they've been looking for and needing for a long while now. I was completely ready to support it with an iTunes Season Pass or whatever.

The thing that has me most upset are all these people on the Internet just blasting the guy and passing judgement on him right out of the gate, without having any solid proof one way or the other in front of them. Seems all they want is a witch hunt and enjoy that. Where I am at with this is I will wait for Bill to speak out on this, if he chooses to, before judging it in any way. I have no right to judge him before that time and neither does anyone ekse. If it comes out from him he did all this then yeah the Internet can get their pitchforks, gasoline/fire and stakes out. Until then they need to wait. Until Bill majes a statement waiting is all we can do. I am having an impossible time with this in my mind bad heart. It's just so damn surreal and just incomprehensble. I really want for something to come up saying he didn't do this, I truly do.

Reading this post, I thought back to the 9 years of entertainment and laughs he gave all of us on The Cosby Show, which I enjoyed a great deal. His timing and comic style were second to none. Aside from the episodes that had Cliff's parents in them I enjoyed 99 percent of thst series. Of all the multi cam comedies produced its the number 1 or 2 best one, easily. Nothing, I mean nothing-not even this mess he's in now will ever tarnish the classic, outstanding "I brought you into this world and I can take you right out!!" speech he gave Theo in the pilot. Damn best single multi cam scene ever. The set up and lead up to that line were executed perfectly. I always laugh at that scene without fail every time! I thought back to my 8th grade history teacher and the one Friday he played one of Bill's comedy albums in class-the "My brothers name was Jesus Christ and mine was God damn it" one. Almost as classic as the legendary Cosby Show pilot scene, I honestly wet my pants laughing at it! My classmates couldn't understand why it was so funny! They just didn't have that kind of sense of humor I guess! That teacher's response was they'd understavd why I was laughing at it later in life when they had kids.

I just bought the Fat Albert cartoon DVD set and it came in like literally the day before this all exploded. I have no intention of returning it, I fully plan to watch and enjoy it just like all of Bill's other stuff. I still want to see Cosby, the sitcom he did after the Cosby Show.

My point is, after all those years of laughs and a wet pair of jeans later, the very least I can give him as thanks for all the entertainment is give him the benefit if the doubt and wait until he speaks out one way or the other before passing any kind of judgement on him period. I'd hope everyone would do the same. I'm hoping he can straighten this whole thing out first and foremost for himself and his family. Then for his fans like myself. Hopefully if he can clear this up the project will be back on again.

Thank you to those who quoted me and agreed. (By the way, as I have said before, this board needs and instant quote notification function that would let me know that my post was quoted the second I log on - much like they let you know you have a private message waiting.)Whether guilty or not, remember, you can't give back the laughter that Cosby got from you over the years. And after all, wasn't making you laugh his job? The allegations are matters for the police to investigate; not part of a sitcom.

Did you really find it necessary to tell me that? I'm not as naive as you may think I am.Ah man!!

If you are not a believer that's fine, but you have NO right to tell me what I believe is wrong. It's called FREEDOM of Religion and FREEDOM of choice. If I saw you talk about your belief in something or someone....I don't know...Aliens for example. I wouldn't make a nasty remark. I would scroll on by if I didn't share your opinion. That my friend is called Tolerance.

tol·er·ance
noun: tolerance
the ability or willingness to tolerate something, in particular the existence of opinions or behavior that one does not necessarily agree with.

I hope you have a blessed day.

Not sure what the rules here are but most boards prohibit any talk of religion or politics. You bringing up your supernatural beliefs here are improper.

^^^ What the hell are you even talking about??? :confused: :crazy: Maybe you should elaborate.

Not sure what the rules here are but most boards prohibit any talk of religion or politics. You bringing up your supernatural beliefs here are improper.
Why don't you cut it out. I'm sick of this. You already chased one member out of here after going after her for her religious beliefs. You don't like it then put her on ignore. You do this all the time and it gets old.

Not sure what the rules here are but most boards prohibit any talk of religion or politics. You bringing up your supernatural beliefs here are improper.

What most boards do is irrelevant here and her post wasn't improper but your telling her that it was probably won't fly.

This thread is getting kinda hot......... Lets try to cool it down a bit guys :) (We dont want ZB or another member to lock it)

This thread is getting kinda hot......... Lets try to cool it down a bit guys :) (We dont want ZB or another member to lock it)

I couldn't lock it if I wanted to, I'm not a mod on this board so my keys won't fit.

I heard Mike O'Malley (Nickelodeon game show host) was going to be an executive producer and head writer for this Cosby Show reboot.

So yeah, in a way I'm glad NBC scrapped this knowing the aforementioned (Cosby's rape allegations aside)...:cool:

Not sure what the rules here are but most boards prohibit any talk of religion or politics. You bringing up your supernatural beliefs here are improper.This board does not prohibit talk of religion (or politics, that even has its own section), so stop badgering and belittling Christians on this site. You are entitled to your opinion of atheism but that does not give you the right to bully those who disagree with you.

Catsrule :bighug:

Catsrule :bighug:Don't let bencasey get to you, he's often mean and insulting to other members. :bighug:

This board does not prohibit talk of religion (or politics, that even has its own section), so stop badgering and belittling Christians on this site. You are entitled to your opinion of atheism but that does not give you the right to bully those who disagree with you.

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