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UMfan77 · 07-24-2007, 02:57 PM

Did anyone watch the ever-so-boring Hillman episode last night? The whole family, including the grandparents, went to Hillman to visit Denise. Poor Sondra got treated like an outcast because she went to Princeton (how dare she!). When asked, both Vanessa and Rudy said they would go to Hillman (like they have a choice).

Ireneparalegal · 07-24-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by UMfan77

Did anyone watch the ever-so-boring Hillman episode last night? The whole family, including the grandparents, went to Hillman to visit Denise. Poor Sondra got treated like an outcast because she went to Princeton (how dare she!). When asked, both Vanessa and Rudy said they would go to Hillman (like they have a choice).

I happened to put it on because the info on my guide said they were going to show a different episode. Imagine my surprise when I seen that GOD-AWFUL BORING ASS EPISODE OF COSBY...

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TVFactFan · 07-24-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by UMfan77

Did anyone watch the ever-so-boring Hillman episode last night? The whole family, including the grandparents, went to Hillman to visit Denise. Poor Sondra got treated like an outcast because she went to Princeton (how dare she!). When asked, both Vanessa and Rudy said they would go to Hillman (like they have a choice).

The first min are actually watchable, it's the last 15 min that are AWFUL-lol

Brieannas21 · 07-24-2007, 07:52 PM

I liked it, it takes me back to my college graduation (Oh the memories)

Mr. Television · 07-24-2007, 08:07 PM

That's the worst episode of the Cosby Show.

Mikado · 07-24-2007, 09:02 PM

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That's the worst episode of the Cosby Show.

AMEN! That was litterally the show that caused me to never again watch an episode of the series!!! ( Really! )

jamesanthony · 07-27-2007, 10:32 AM

I have to admit that this is a dull episode- probably the dullest of the 200 (or is it 201) that they produced, but in a way I can see why Cosby did it- When you have the most watched show on tv you can use it as a platform to call to attention something and that's exactly what he did- he did it to make a point about the rich legacy of HSBCs. Different World did a more entertaining job of this- but it hadn't started yet.

I thought the people playing the retiring president and the new president weren't actors, but they were- Gloria Foster a very highly regarded actress was the new president.

While it is dull to watch, I can imagine how the people at Spellman or wherever this was taped must've felt having an assembly filmed at their school. It's like the grandparents that so many on here seem to dislike- no they are not the most entertaining characters, but they add culture and texture to the show.

Janice · 07-27-2007, 11:27 AM

The most God awful episode ever. There are a lot of episodes I hate, mostly with the grandparents or those music shows where they perform, but this one really stunk up the house.

Br26 · 07-27-2007, 11:58 AM

how many grandparents did these kids end up having? i've lost count

Mikado · 07-27-2007, 12:04 PM

"HELLMAN" ??? hahaha

mstewart · 07-27-2007, 12:22 PM

I did not enjoy the episode. I thought Phylicia's solo was horrible. Her song with Joe Williams in the episode Clair's sister got engaged she did a great job and her little bit with Stevie Wonder was great. If you saw the episode in the third season when she was in bed singing to Cliff What Wonderous Love is This was outstanding.

Ireneparalegal · 07-27-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Janice

The most God awful episode ever. There are a lot of episodes I hate, mostly with the grandparents or those music shows where they perform, but this one really stunk up the house.

That is thee most stunk up episode of the series.

I only like the grandparents being shown when it is those episodes when the family performs to the music. BUT THAT'S IT!!!!!! I don't want to hear abt them having had sex, I don't want to see them being pushy, etc.

I hated when the grandfather practically pushed Denise when she was trying to decide which college to go to. I liked her grandmother's input though: You go where YOU WANT TO GO. That is the only kind of advice those two should have given.

Brieannas21 · 07-27-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Br26

how many grandparents did these kids end up having? i've lost count

Only 4, two grandmothers and two grandfathers, the norm

Ireneparalegal · 07-27-2007, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

"HELLMAN" ??? hahaha

OMG, I just realized that Janice posted HELLMAN!!!!!!

Mikado · 07-27-2007, 04:51 PM

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OMG, I just realized that Janice posted HELLMAN!!!!!!

Yup, deffinately a great subtle joke

07-24-2007, 02:57 PM	#1
UMfan77 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 28, 2003 Posts: 1,064	Hillman Episode on last night Did anyone watch the ever-so-boring Hillman episode last night? The whole family, including the grandparents, went to Hillman to visit Denise. Poor Sondra got treated like an outcast because she went to Princeton (how dare she!). When asked, both Vanessa and Rudy said they would go to Hillman (like they have a choice).

07-24-2007, 08:07 PM	#5
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	That's the worst episode of the Cosby Show.
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07-27-2007, 11:27 AM	#8
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	HELLMAN The most God awful episode ever. There are a lot of episodes I hate, mostly with the grandparents or those music shows where they perform, but this one really stunk up the house.

07-24-2007, 07:52 PM	#4
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	I liked it, it takes me back to my college graduation (Oh the memories)

07-27-2007, 10:32 AM	#7
jamesanthony Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 2,180	I have to admit that this is a dull episode- probably the dullest of the 200 (or is it 201) that they produced, but in a way I can see why Cosby did it- When you have the most watched show on tv you can use it as a platform to call to attention something and that's exactly what he did- he did it to make a point about the rich legacy of HSBCs. Different World did a more entertaining job of this- but it hadn't started yet. I thought the people playing the retiring president and the new president weren't actors, but they were- Gloria Foster a very highly regarded actress was the new president. While it is dull to watch, I can imagine how the people at Spellman or wherever this was taped must've felt having an assembly filmed at their school. It's like the grandparents that so many on here seem to dislike- no they are not the most entertaining characters, but they add culture and texture to the show.

07-27-2007, 11:58 AM	#9
Br26 Insert witty title Frequent Poster Join Date: Jul 19, 2006 Location: CA Posts: 148	how many grandparents did these kids end up having? i've lost count

07-27-2007, 12:04 PM	#10
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	"HELLMAN" ??? hahaha

07-27-2007, 12:22 PM	#11
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	I did not enjoy the episode. I thought Phylicia's solo was horrible. Her song with Joe Williams in the episode Clair's sister got engaged she did a great job and her little bit with Stevie Wonder was great. If you saw the episode in the third season when she was in bed singing to Cliff What Wonderous Love is This was outstanding.