The Cosby Show Reruns Yanked From More Networks

Now that it was revealed Bill Cosby owned up to claims that he drugged women in his past, networks are continuing to ax the TV dad’s iconic sitcoms Cosby and The Cosby Show from their rosters. The latest to do so are African-American-targeted networks Bounce TV and Centric.

According to Variety, as of Tuesday, the Martin Luther King III co-founded Bounce TV announced that it would immediately pull all reruns of Cosby. Centric will follow suit, pulling episodes of The Cosby Show beginning on Wednesday “until further notice,” said a spokesperson.

Cosby aired on CBS from 1996 to 2000 and starred Bill Cosby and his Cosby Show co-star Phylicia Rashad, Madeline Kahn and Jurnee Smollett. The Cosby Show, which starred Rashad, Lisa Bonet, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Raven-Symoné and Keshia Knight Pulliam aired from 1984 to 1992.

While his work is being removed from network television, his tarnished image is also affecting his status outside of the media. Disney recently confirmed that it will remove a bronze statue of Cosby from Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. More than 250 supports have signed a petition to have the statue removed.

This all comes in the wake of news that Cosby testified in a 2005 sexual-abuse lawsuit that he had drugged women prior to having sex with them.
In the wake of Bill Cosby’s admission to drugging women in the past, more networks are pulling the plug on airing reruns of his iconic sitcoms. Bounce TV and Centric, both African-American-targeted networks, have joined the list of networks removing Cosby and The Cosby Show from their schedules. Bounce TV, co-founded by Martin Luther King III, announced on Tuesday that they will immediately cease airing reruns of Cosby. Centric also followed suit, pulling episodes of The Cosby Show starting the next day until further notice.

Cosby, which aired on CBS from 1996 to 2000, featured the likes of Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Madeline Kahn, and Jurnee Smollett. The Cosby Show, a groundbreaking sitcom that aired from 1984 to 1992, starred Rashad, Lisa Bonet, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Raven-Symoné, and Keshia Knight Pulliam. Despite the successes of these shows, networks are making the decision to distance themselves from Cosby in light of recent revelations.

Not only is Cosby’s television presence being impacted, but his public reputation is taking a hit as well. Disney has confirmed plans to remove a bronze statue of Cosby from Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios, following in the footsteps of other institutions that have taken similar actions. Over 250 supporters have signed a petition calling for the statue’s removal, reflecting the public’s unease with Cosby’s actions.

The recent news surrounding Cosby’s testimony in a 2005 sexual-abuse lawsuit has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and beyond. As networks and companies distance themselves from the comedian, the conversation around accountability and consequences for past actions continues to evolve. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
In light of the recent revelations regarding Bill Cosby’s past actions, more television networks are taking a stand by removing reruns of his iconic sitcoms from their schedules.

African-American-focused networks Bounce TV and Centric have joined the growing list of networks cutting ties with Cosby and The Cosby Show. Bounce TV, co-founded by Martin Luther King III, announced on Tuesday that they will no longer be airing reruns of Cosby, with Centric following suit by pulling episodes of The Cosby Show starting the next day until further notice.

Cosby, which originally aired on CBS from 1996 to 2000, featured a star-studded cast including Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Madeline Kahn, and Jurnee Smollett.

The Cosby Show, a beloved sitcom that ran from 1984 to 1992, showcased talents such as Rashad, Lisa Bonet, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Raven-Symoné, and Keshia Knight Pulliam. Despite the cultural impact of these shows, networks are making the decision to distance themselves from Cosby in light of the recent allegations.

In addition to the removal of his television presence, Cosby’s public image is also being tarnished. Disney has confirmed plans to remove a bronze statue of the comedian from Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios, following the lead of other institutions that have taken similar actions. Over 250 supporters have signed a petition calling for the statue’s removal, reflecting a broader unease with Cosby’s past behavior.

The fallout from Cosby’s admission in a 2005 sexual-abuse lawsuit continues to reverberate throughout the entertainment industry and society at large. As networks and companies grapple with the implications of his actions, the conversation around accountability and consequences for past misdeeds continues to evolve. Stay tuned for further updates on this unfolding story.

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