My brother and I (lovingly) parodied it FOREVER, after we saw it. I remember being ten or eleven and for the first time, I almost cried from laughing. We still look on Keisha Knight Pulliam's "BABAAAAAY" as a particularly humorous moment in our childhood. This has to be my favorite #CosbyShow moment.
Best musical gag of 80's television. I still wonder how many takes that required, seeing as IDK how, with Rudy's part, ANY of them kept a straight face! Not that Anna & Russell had to!
@Lyssa Saunders, not only the black culture. I think what it did to everybody's culture. I loved The Bill Cosby show & still watch the reruns. Bill Cosby is a great actor (I leave the judging up to God).
Agree 100. This show was an integral part of my upbringing, and Cosby's personal life can't take that away. I am not the one to condemn a soul for what stains my conscience. I could spend an eternity in Hell for all my vices. TCS will always live on beyond Cosby as a man, that's how great it was and still is.
Clair is laughing in the background on Rudy's part. Lol. This is a classic Cosby Show moment. No one can talk about the Cosby Show without mentioning this episode.
This scene proves that The Cosby Show was more than just Bill Cosby's vehicle; every actor was essential to it's success and shouldn't have to suffer and have their legacies tarnished (and incomes lost) by the alleged crimes of Bill Cosby. The show should still be on in re-runs and be available on Netflix etc. There's a difference between Cliff Huxtable and Bill Cosby.
nope cosby show isnt better family matters was the best show ever the 90s wouldnt have been the 90s without family matters if it wasnt for family matters no cosby show it taught lessons like gun violence racism unlike cosby show!
+Jerome Holloman Cosby Show may not have addressed racism in a direct sense but they did have some subtler moments by having an international cast -- Rudy's friends were always from diff cultures, not just black.
+tommyt1971 Thats where the cosby shows Spinoff A different World comes in. A different world has a lot more subject matter. They addressed racism in the "Cats in the Cradle", and "Pride and Prejudice." It was also the first show to talk about "AIDS", and they a fantastic job, talking about it.
lolol...funny thing is that y'all people actually think bill did that shit, the "higher ups" did a great job of fooling the outsiders to turn against Cosby and did a phenomenonal job of tarnishing his legacy. If people just woke up and knew the behind the scenes crap that those people were cooking to destroy Bill. But that's the way of this world. smmfh
Christian Banks I am with you. Think about it: Bill was hardly the most handsome man out there, plus, even though he had a few films, he had nowhere near the success that would have made any of those women crawling to his hotel room. Quaaludes were the Ecstasy of today. Everyone had them and it wasn't a party without it. Had this been any other Black actor I would have believed it. But Bill Cosby? No one messes with a geeky comic unless there is some serious money involved...
Ray Charles was Elvis to me and always has been in my 50 years on this planet.. Ray did way more for the innovation of music at a time when we needed it and he wasn't scared away by stupid stereotypes to embrace it and feel it and he did!!
When I saw this episode for the first time I never knew who the singer was they were lip syncing to, until i saw the movie Ray many years later with Jamie Fox.....lol
See this right here? This could not be duplicated on Broadway for any amount of money or with any talent. The feeling and choreography in this dance was too spontaneously real, so much of a true family affair. This whole scene was worthy of a Primetime Emmy all by itself...
Another classic episode of the Cosby show, this show was big back in the 80s. Too bad they don't make TV like this anymore, I think the entertainment industry just ran out of good, quality ideas
I remember this well. A month before The Cosby Show came on, NBC was solidly in third place among the three networks, and family-oriented sitcoms were dead. The pundits all said that The Cosby Show would suffer a quick death. Within a month of its debut, it was #1, and remained near the top for its entire run. NBC quickly became the most watched network on TV as other shows tried family sitcoms (and many of them succeeded too). Saying that this show was big is an understatement; we were waiting for a show like this, and The Cosby Show delivered BIG.
I'm an italian man, and I used to watch this show when I was a child. I have to thank this episode, and the one with B.B. King, for letting me know that wonderful music called Blues
I am sorry for your loss. When my father died I listened to a lot of his old records and tapes of his favorite songs. I hope this clip and others like it have helped you through your grieving.
Wow. I always kept how i felt about Bill Cosby in prison to myself. After watching this i must say I WILL ALWAYS LOVE THIS MANS WORK. TO ME HES BRILLIANT!!!!!
One of the greatest moments in television history, not just black television, but ALL television history; what was done can never be duplicated again!!!!!!
Haha I remember a couple months back, after painting a room in our house me, my dad, his wife, my grandma, and grandpa played this song and did this exact thing! haha The best of times with my family. Thank you Bill Cosby!
Continuous 'Bravos' from me for this tremendously wonderful show! No one will EVER take the place of Bill Cosby and he will always hold a special place in my heart. Keep strong, Bill- you have so many loyal fans.
OrchidJayne Same here OrchidJayne, but not just Ray Charles, but jazz entirely. Although I'm Black, my parents did not play Jazz at all. They played Motown, Manhattans, Average White Band, Kenny Rogers, Barry Manilow even, but not Jazz. On one episode he introduced me to 'In a Sentimental Mood' by Duke Ellington & John Coltrane and I was hooked. My favorite Jazz track even today. Thank you, Bill Cosby
One of the most wonderful and funniest scenes ever from the Cosby show. Keisha(Rudy) stole the show!!! Still has me in tears of laughter every time I watch this!!! Those facial expressions says it all!!! ❤️😂❤️😂
Oh sweet sweet memories...I remember like yesterday watching this episode on SABC 3 with my mom...with her laughing her lungs out when Dr Huxtable started lip syncing lol. I miss you Mummy. RIP
Memories go back to the 1980s , when I was still small , and only one television station , had no electricity , watching television using diesel engines , all memories of this series ...
My mom and I were watching this episode this morning (mother's day), and she asked why we never did anything like this for my grandparents anniversary. I replied because they moved 300 miles away and only call us around holidays, never remember our birthdays and only show concern when we fail. My momma laughed and said she loved me. Needless to say I am already thinking of a lip-synch me, my brother, and sister can do for next mother's day. Love u momma.
I still believe that they targeted Cosby because of his speech to the NAACP a few years ago, which could be summarized "don't blame society's supposed racism for you being an a**h***."
This is hands down my FAVORITE clips of all time. It is sad what is currently going on with Bill Cosby. I really loved this show especially these episodes honoring his parents!!
Keisha Knight Pullman STOLE that scene hands down. She was very talented even as a little girl.
She sure did
My brother and I (lovingly) parodied it FOREVER, after we saw it. I remember being ten or eleven and for the first time, I almost cried from laughing.
We still look on Keisha Knight Pulliam's "BABAAAAAY" as a particularly humorous moment in our childhood. This has to be my favorite #CosbyShow moment.
Sonya Johnson she and Theo were great in the james brown one, too. The way they had her peek out and leave from the room next door!
She did not fucking bitch
Absolutely. Funny to think I went to college with her at Spelman, the fictional Hillman.
Best scene in sitcom history. RUDY KILLED IT!!!
family matters is better
That is an absurd statement.
^ Family Matters had its place and this show had its place. There's no comparison.
Best musical gag of 80's television. I still wonder how many takes that required, seeing as IDK how, with Rudy's part, ANY of them kept a straight face! Not that Anna & Russell had to!
Jaleesa Trevelyan this one and the 50th anniversary with them singing James Brown!'!!🎤🎤🎤🎤
Let's not forget to applaud the cool and smooth entrance Theo made as he worked those stairs with his advance and retreat glides. Classy!
Yesssss
They all killed it no matter what u think of bill Cosby u can't take this show and what it did for the black culture away
Yes
@Lyssa Saunders, not only the black culture. I think what it did to everybody's culture. I loved The Bill Cosby show & still watch the reruns. Bill Cosby is a great actor (I leave the judging up to God).
Classic
YES ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE COSBY SHOW AND ALWAYS WILL
Agree 100. This show was an integral part of my upbringing, and Cosby's personal life can't take that away. I am not the one to condemn a soul for what stains my conscience. I could spend an eternity in Hell for all my vices. TCS will always live on beyond Cosby as a man, that's how great it was and still is.
The best three minutes in television history!
Amen to that. Totally blows my mind. I thought that I would never see this again. Go Rudy!!!
Yes Indeed
Absolutely!!
RockWithYu Bye. Bye. Bye. Bye. Day. Day. Day. Day
agreed
The Huxtables: lip sync champions since 1985. 😉😊♥️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Best ever
Rudy part was the best part, but Theo set it off 😍 I love this episode.
Yeah He Did
Theo was smooth!
@@phillyvette1102 tm,,,.,😙😙🔢*
Yes he did!
Theo was underrated coming down them steps
If you still watching this version instead of the original song
Give me a hell yeah
Hell yeah
Whenever i hear the original version this is ALL i can think of!!BAABAAAYYE!!!!BAABAAAYYE!!!
Hell yeah
Hell yes 👍🏽
Hell yeah
Clair is laughing in the background on Rudy's part. Lol. This is a classic Cosby Show moment. No one can talk about the Cosby Show without mentioning this episode.
Adorable little Rudy.She's the best part of the scene!
Totally agree!
Christine Lytwynka she’s the best part of the show!!! Except for maybe Cliff’s funny sarcasm
I tear up every time I watch this episode. My entire family came together whenever the Cosby show came on.
Thursday Night!!!!
Same
This scene proves that The Cosby Show was more than just Bill Cosby's vehicle; every actor was essential to it's success and shouldn't have to suffer and have their legacies tarnished (and incomes lost) by the alleged crimes of Bill Cosby. The show should still be on in re-runs and be available on Netflix etc. There's a difference between Cliff Huxtable and Bill Cosby.
nope cosby show isnt better family matters was the best show ever the 90s wouldnt have been the 90s without family matters if it wasnt for family matters no cosby show it taught lessons like gun violence racism unlike cosby show!
+Jerome Holloman Cosby Show may not have addressed racism in a direct sense but they did have some subtler moments by having an international cast -- Rudy's friends were always from diff cultures, not just black.
+tommyt1971 Thats where the cosby shows Spinoff A different World comes in. A different world has a lot more subject matter. They addressed racism in the "Cats in the Cradle", and "Pride and Prejudice." It was also the first show to talk about "AIDS", and they a fantastic job, talking about it.
lolol...funny thing is that y'all people actually think bill did that shit, the "higher ups" did a great job of fooling the outsiders to turn against Cosby and did a phenomenonal job of tarnishing his legacy. If people just woke up and knew the behind the scenes crap that those people were cooking to destroy Bill. But that's the way of this world. smmfh
Christian Banks I am with you. Think about it: Bill was hardly the most handsome man out there, plus, even though he had a few films, he had nowhere near the success that would have made any of those women crawling to his hotel room. Quaaludes were the Ecstasy of today. Everyone had them and it wasn't a party without it. Had this been any other Black actor I would have believed it. But Bill Cosby? No one messes with a geeky comic unless there is some serious money involved...
RIP Granda Huxtable (Russel). We will always love and miss you forever ! 😢
P.S. His real name was Earle Hyman...
they should both be dead by now earl hyman and clairice taylor
RIP Panthro
@@sabrinar.purnell3869 Yes, that's right! He was so memorable in that role, too.
@@judewilliams3911 they both are dead. Ms. Taylor passed away in 2011 and Mr Human passed away in 2017.
This is what loving your elders looks like.
Ase
Right my family did the same sond for my grandparents
Lol Rudys so little compared to every one else! That's what makes this scene utter comedic perfection.
She was a little doll.
This episode introduced me to Ray Charles
Shy thank you 🙏 for that comment Mr Charles RAY was a classic man loved him, may one day I get to meet him again.
Ray Charles was Elvis to me and always has been in my 50 years on this planet.. Ray did way more for the innovation of music at a time when we needed it and he wasn't scared away by stupid stereotypes to embrace it and feel it and he did!!
When I saw this episode for the first time I never knew who the singer was they were lip syncing to, until i saw the movie Ray many years later with Jamie Fox.....lol
What is the name of song by ray charles
@@thegroove5711 Night Time is the Right Time
I loved this scene... I seriously could not stop smiling during Keisha’s part, 😁😁she was so darn adorable.
One of my favorite scenes from the Cosby Show. #classic
AGREED.
Nikki J u fine as hell
I remember when this debuted. I was wiping away tears. How the hell could they NOT burst out laughing?
Possibly one of the best moments on TV. Period.
All of the Huxtable are working it out
Agreed
Rudy's performance was just incredible period one of the best moments in television history
Sang it Rudy!!!! She did that!!!!
one of the greatest moments in television sitcom history
child i fell inlove with the episode as a kid
Me too! We videotaped it!
Me too.
Me too
I was 5 when this aired
See this right here? This could not be duplicated on Broadway for any amount of money or with any talent. The feeling and choreography in this dance was too spontaneously real, so much of a true family affair. This whole scene was worthy of a Primetime Emmy all by itself...
I still remember the first airing of this episode. They all killed it. 😂
Another classic episode of the Cosby show, this show was big back in the 80s. Too bad they don't make TV like this anymore, I think the entertainment industry just ran out of good, quality ideas
Simply the best
I remember this well. A month before The Cosby Show came on, NBC was solidly in third place among the three networks, and family-oriented sitcoms were dead. The pundits all said that The Cosby Show would suffer a quick death. Within a month of its debut, it was #1, and remained near the top for its entire run. NBC quickly became the most watched network on TV as other shows tried family sitcoms (and many of them succeeded too). Saying that this show was big is an understatement; we were waiting for a show like this, and The Cosby Show delivered BIG.
Cutest thing ever seeing Rudy saying, "babaaaaaaaaaay!" adorable
1:16
This just takes you back to shows that you loved and made you smile
Probably the BEST scene in TV history. Keisha Knight-Pulliam owns that distinction NO DOUBT !!!
THIS NEVER GETS OLD!! 👏🏽😅
👏🏽🥰 Thank You for Sharing!😍🤗
Indeed. Rudy was ADORABLE and Bills facial expressions get me laughing EVERY DAMN TIME!!!
The nostalgia hit so hard, I cried.😭😭The best scene!!😃
Just classic. Cosby's interaction with kids is wonderful. The ensemble cast was perfect. One of my favorite shows of all time.
I'm an italian man, and I used to watch this show when I was a child.
I have to thank this episode, and the one with B.B. King, for letting me know that wonderful music called Blues
8/16/20: One week since my mother's burial, I try to alleviate the numbness of my body by listening to songs like this one👏👏.
I am sorry for your loss. When my father died I listened to a lot of his old records and tapes of his favorite songs. I hope this clip and others like it have helped you through your grieving.
Sending Love Hugs and Prayers 🙏
Wow. I always kept how i felt about Bill Cosby in prison to myself. After watching this i must say I WILL ALWAYS LOVE THIS MANS WORK. TO ME HES BRILLIANT!!!!!
I watch this now it brings tears to my eyes thinking of the good ol days.
Me too ❤❤❤
We can discard Cosby, but we cannot discard Dr. Huxtable. If they can still watch Roman Polanski movies, we should be able to watch the "Cosby Show."
excellent point!
Amen
I gotta admit to have a point
Great point
Stevie Del Ray word
Regardless of your views on the artist, you can't deny the art.
One of the greatest moments in television history, not just black television, but ALL television history; what was done can never be duplicated again!!!!!!
Haha I remember a couple months back, after painting a room in our house me, my dad, his wife, my grandma, and grandpa played this song and did this exact thing! haha The best of times with my family. Thank you Bill Cosby!
my Mother's, who passed away, favorite episode
Baaaaaaaaaby!!!!! Baaaaaaaaaaaaby!!!+
Sorry for your loss
RUDY KILLED IT
I love this show and I ordered it on DVD ( 8 seasons for $30! Great deal) since they won't broadcast it on tv.
Wow that is a nice deal
Nikki C where
Amazon
go girl. x
Nikki C It will return to Bounce TV on Dec. 19th
Never gets old. I love this clip
OMG!!! This is one of my favorite scenes on TV. So to the one who sent me this, thanks so much. You are AWESOME 😂😂
For some reason, I can't take my eyes off of Claire. She rocked it.
Claire always looked good
I love this show. I love Ray Charles' music. One of the best shows ever on television.
Continuous 'Bravos' from me for this tremendously wonderful show! No one will EVER take the place of Bill Cosby and he will always hold a special place in my heart. Keep strong, Bill- you have so many loyal fans.
I can still remember my mother laughing so hard at this she started crying when "Rudy" came on like Etta James! 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
😇😇😇
Love Etta, but she was pure "Margie" Hendricks.
Watching in 2020...At my grandparents Golden anniversary event in 1996 we performed this...brings back good fun family memories.
Song?
I'd LOVE tobe able to see THAT! I KNOW your Grandparents LOVED IT!!!
"Bayyee Bayyeeee!!!"
The best ❤️.. Cliff with that one eye impression on his face.😂😂
2:02
This is the best show and best scene of all sitcoms!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️
Great show. Can't be defined by cosby legacy.
Rudy lip synced for her life
I cant help but love this show. It had so many life lessons. I just watched Ray again and it made me come back and watch this scene again... EPIC
Love this..My favorite episode of all time..Thanks to Mr Cosby I was introduced to the music of Ray Charles...
OrchidJayne Same here OrchidJayne, but not just Ray Charles, but jazz entirely. Although I'm Black, my parents did not play Jazz at all. They played Motown, Manhattans, Average White Band, Kenny Rogers, Barry Manilow even, but not Jazz. On one episode he introduced me to 'In a Sentimental Mood' by Duke Ellington & John Coltrane and I was hooked. My favorite Jazz track even today. Thank you, Bill Cosby
After this episode, my sisters and I (plus our brother) were inspired to do a song by the Raeletts for our parents!
One of the most wonderful and funniest scenes ever from the Cosby show. Keisha(Rudy) stole the show!!! Still has me in tears of laughter every time I watch this!!! Those facial expressions says it all!!! ❤️😂❤️😂
Yes Kisha Did
One of the best scenes from "THE COSBY SHOW".
And here, during its first run, we thought it would be one of these mushy love songs. Nope. That made it even funnier.
I ll always love bill cosby, thank you, sir, for making my life a better place
Oh sweet sweet memories...I remember like yesterday watching this episode on SABC 3 with my mom...with her laughing her lungs out when Dr Huxtable started lip syncing lol. I miss you Mummy. RIP
I loved Rudy's performance. ❤
I came here from 1989 when I was a little older than Rudy. Literally a childhood memory for me!
This is by far my favorite part of this episode
This is my favorite musical number on the Cosby Show.
Rudy!
This was the best episode in tv history.
A beloved classic sitcom...Always!
This is the best episode Theo and Rudy and Bill killed it
I have always loved programs where you have at least one set of grandparents featured. BRAVO!!!!!
i will always and forever love this show it taught me a lot and inspired me to follow my dreams.
The Cosby Show is like Good Times. They never get old.
Memories go back to the 1980s , when I was still small , and only one television station , had no electricity , watching television using diesel engines , all memories of this series ...
I remember this episode being stuck in my head Forever. Now I remember it! It was awesome
I saw this as it aired. Such an innocent time for me. It holds a truly a special place in my heart.
My mom and I were watching this episode this morning (mother's day), and she asked why we never did anything like this for my grandparents anniversary. I replied because they moved 300 miles away and only call us around holidays, never remember our birthdays and only show concern when we fail. My momma laughed and said she loved me. Needless to say I am already thinking of a lip-synch me, my brother, and sister can do for next mother's day. Love u momma.
Hope your mom likes your siblings lip synch video
When this show was on, I never missed it.
Indeed🕎🕎🕎
One of the all time most classic scenes in all of television history! HILARIOUS
And I'm here still loving this in 2024😂
Great birthday presents for parents/grandparents! I miss this show...
Dorciel, agreed! Good idea...may do this for my kin next year.
Such a great family show! I pray Mr. Cosby these allegations aren't true because I loved you man!
+Tom Craddock its all public opinion bro but i feel the same way.
April 26, 2018 Uh-oh.....
I still believe that they targeted Cosby because of his speech to the NAACP a few years ago, which could be summarized "don't blame society's supposed racism for you being an a**h***."
@@elwoodblues9613 And for trying to buy NBC if I'm not mistaken
Top 10! Iconic tv moment of all time. This was talked about for years after it's original air.
This is hands down my FAVORITE clips of all time. It is sad what is currently going on with Bill Cosby. I really loved this show especially these episodes honoring his parents!!
2022 needs less hatred and more of this!
That's one of my favourite scenes they nailed it .
I still love this show decades later!!
Honoring to Ray Charles, obviously!!
Unforgettable scene!!
One of the best scenes in the series and in TV history.
One of my favorites. Theo and Rudy killed it🤣
one of the most classic scenes in television history!
Black culture, black singing and dance art, black music have something unique, beautiful, artistic, expensive, amazing for me as a malayan
Iconic. One of the top moments in television history, IMO.
😩😪😪😥A good time to use as singing that song back in the day are he will be sadly missed Ray Charles RIP
Song?
Nothing beats this episode everybody remembers this!!!
That’s a classic u gotta love ❤️ 💙 that 👍👍😎🏝🏖
I will always watch and love this show
I've been searching for this episode for years.
(I first watched it as a kid before I learned English)
Definitely my favorite episode!
To have them perform a song you already LOVE is an instant favorite of mine!!!!
This is one of the best moments in TV history, EVER!
RIP Clarice Taylor.