The Cosby Show - Play It Again, Rusell 3/3

[JerkbagProductions]

I think it's pretty obvious that Rusell was definitely playing for real. In no way did that performance look fake.

[DrBardDeMuse]

@JerkbagProductions But it's also pretty obvious that it says that Slide Hampton did the Trombone part in the end credits. I did sense a little faking from him though. It's like trying to Lip Sync.. but to anyone who's played an instrument, especially a Trombone player in this case, you can spot a fake.

Not saying man can't act. But let's give credit where credit is due. I love the guy's acting, he does a marvelous job.

The Jazz here was phenomenal over all. Quit the enjoyment to hear.

[JerkbagProductions]

@DrBardDeMuse Yeah, I agree. I was just having a little fun, since it was pretty obvious that Russell wasn't playing. It's really hard to convincingly fake playing an instrument.

Agreed about the jazz, too. They lined up some all-time greats for this, and it's nice to see such meaningful and important music celebrated.

[Slikrik1212]

The music of the Cosby Show was just amazing.

[llmmtt90]

TITOOOOO PUENTE!!

[ToriiiaaaX]

they had this kind of entertainment back then. now we have Ke$ha =/

[ParaguayanSoul]

Gotta love jazz!!

[Fussinated]

Tito Puente, Art Blakey, Percy Heath, Jimmy Heath, Tommy Flanagan, Eric Gale, Joe Wilder, Carlos Valdes ("Patato"), Bootsie Barnes, and Jimmy Oliver.

[bria129312]

I think this is one of my favorite episode simply because of the music.

[caserioboricua]

Is that Tito Puente at 1:08?!!!

[snuggletiger]

@caserioboricua

Yes thats Tito Puente and I believe Art Blakey on the drums

[hotblk100]

1987 KID COOLIN

[michaeltatiana4ever]

i love this how nd rusell...never knew an old person could be that cool<33

[mishafplecha]

That trombone playing has to be some of the worst acting ever put on tv.

[exitmusicforafilm]

I was wondering if any of you know have information on the artist/track for the slow tune at the end when Claire and Cliff are dancing.

I wouldn't mind the information on the group session but the former is more important.

[priyansuku]

I am always maazed at the talent they had back then! I never knew until today that the actor playing Rusell wasn't really playing the trombone- he does a very good job in acting that he does :)

[strawberries404]

Man! I love instrumental jazz. I would've loved to have been there. Those guys were good. If I was born in the time when jazz was swinging, I would've been hot on the scene.

[REDWOLF9544]

Man that was wicked jazz

[statboy08]

With the GREAT Tito Puente on the timbales (white haired gentleman with some lines after the Jazz Caravan was introduced)

[SilentPercival]

@REDWOLF9544 no kidding

[hanno21664]

can some please tell me where i can find the episode of the cosby show where theo and his friend have to read shakespeare and christopher plummer was a guest on the show to me that was the best episode for me anyway. thank you blessed be

[Hotpink51]

@hanno21664 it's called theo and cockroach i think and god bless you to

[musicaltheatergeek79]

@hanno21664 it's called simply "Shakespeare" from Season 4. Someone suggested "Theo and Cockroach" but that one's from Season 2 and they decide to read some sort of CliffsNotes of "Macbeth" rather than read the play. In "Shakespeare" they have to read "Julius Caesar."

[kennyblitz]

after seeing this for the first time almost or just about 20 years ago.. until now i stop what im doing when this episode is on.. the thing about the show is.. alot of episodes are like that..

thanks for posting the piece...

[bostonbruinsfever]

This is such a great episode. Thanks for posting it.

[vimcrony]

Wow, the ending is soooo soft. It makes me tear up a little bit - this show is pure emotion*

[BnkHeadChck2009]

I know!!! The ending is so sweet, I just love watchin it over and over... <3

[relentlessprogress]

what was the female singer's name on this episode?

[sexysagi]

That was actress Josephine Premice

[relentlessprogress]

thank you

[sexysagi]

You're welcome!

[palitos23]

and patato valdez on congas

[countingmeout]

ROFL

3:10 - 3:11

[bostonbruinsfever]

Thanks for posting this classic episode.

[maxwellpartey]

is that tito puente?

[bostonbruinsfever]

yes it is Tito

[junemamma]

Thanks so much for posting these. I love Cosby!

[brentduanefoster]

Aw, this was that episode right here!!!

[m1zzursh3r]

You are honestly really stupid. If nobody liked it then there wouldn't be any views.

thanks and goodnight :D

[sacredrage]

ogechi - I am calling you stupid.

[DanceInTheRain05]

You are stupid. The most baddest show ever? What are you-- five? "PLZ" speak correctly. D0nt ever call me stupid. Please, you are.

[Saxyman14]

Jimmy Heath on Tenor. Killer.

[BigOperaguy]

You could always count on some good jazz on Cosby. But even when I was younger, I used to think "I wonder if he's ever seen a trombone played before". Something tells me he didn't do much research LOL!

[camselle]

ErnesTITO PUENTEEEE!!!!!

[statboy08]

YESSIR!  WHAT A TALENT!

-response to camselle

[grumpytosnowwhite]

Great show, great episode, great music, what do I say?

[ambushIV]

One of the best episodes...and who doesnt love Art Blakey on drums, Tito and patato Valdes!!

[kameelahb9]

This was one of my favorite episodes! Thanks so much for posting it!