It may just be that I've been a tapper for too long, but this really isn't funny to me. Cosby's with one of the legends of the art and he does lame steps for the laughs. Even after all those years Sandman Sims still brought it hard though!. He was great but Cosby just got annoying after a while.
I was in the studio audience at the taping of this show (which makes me feel really old!), and I remember that great dance scene. Also, Elaine Stritch was in the episode. After the taping, I got in the elevator with Lisa Bonet! So cool!!! Ah memories...
Loved this show as a kid!!! This is probably one of the most memorable episodes for me. Also loved the episode where he breaks the big clock & says, "Hickory Dickory Dock. Grandpa did NOT break the clock".
@ 2:06 Yeah, the audience was laughing right here, but Cosby almost channels James Brown here and combines it with traditional "Back Alley" tap to produce a wonderful, powerful set of movements. To the untrained eye, it may look like he's having a standing seizure, but to mine eye it's, excuse the cliche, poetry in motion.
one of the funniest moments in television history.
you've found someone special if you yell out "challonge" to them and they immediately start fake tap dancing...I did that about l 3 years ago and now he's one of my best friends...
This was how dancers vaudeville kept up with the latest in their dance discipline and entertained themselves at the same time. You were supposed to begin your combination with the step the dancer before you ended with and then top them in difficulty of technique. The last dancer to give up won the "Challonge!!"
now this is comedy.....i have all the seasons but i did not know which episode this was...im lauging so hard Im coughing....challenge...lmao bill cosby is so freaking hilarious
Simms was bringin' it REAL old school. They used to say that (challunge!) back in the day when vaudeville troupes would go at it backstage before gigs. Though it was all good natured (usually). Sometimes they'd do it to prove who was better before their peers, y' know stuff like that.
Don't think for a second dance battles started with the breakers in the 80s.
Challange!!! If my gay brother knew I'm writing to ChrisRocksCock he wouldn't believe me...I smell something funny here but I can't put my finger on it yet!!! You got 5 down but I give you one up for your name bro :)))
@samsticka He used to travel the US to challenge other tap dancers to "dance-offs". Without music for them to battle with, I guess he took turns.like that, by yelling "CHALLONGE". He was one of a kind.
CHALL UNNNGEEE....
c0unt3rfeit 3 days ago
CHALLENGE
Devbro23 1 week ago
CLASSIC!!! WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY AS ONE OF THE BEST MOMENTS IN TV!!!
chicagobleek 2 weeks ago 2
classic comedy...
stockjonebills 3 weeks ago
Yosemidy Sam??? lol
Opiatist 3 weeks ago
I remember watching this as a kid!!! xD LMFAO *banging fist on table*
lurchipoo 2 months ago
I was a child when I saw the reprise of it but I can still laugh loud of this like I did it then!
DivetteSummer 2 months ago
I like many shows on tv. However, i can't remember the last show to have this kind of humor. thank goodness these shows are on dvd
mohinderbauer 3 months ago
I seriously die laughing every time I see this!!! Thank you for posting it!
BlessHisName777 3 months ago
my side officially split at 2:28 ROFL!!!!
imronbergundy 3 months ago 3
This is to my boo trio Marc Reece n Mason man. Challonge!
SpecialK771 3 months ago
CHALLENGE !!! LIKE IF YOU STILL SAYING THAT TO THIS DAY
dj88keyz 3 months ago 24
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@dj88keyz This is a f'ing classic!
Swampnutz10303 1 month ago
"CHAALLAAAANGE!!"
Slikrik1212 4 months ago 4
cosby is a legend!...watever he does makes u laugh yur ass off!...he rocks!
rajinirulez 4 months ago
i so love this! :D
RedHazard17 4 months ago
9 people refused to accept the challenge
mrnaji 4 months ago 2
lol
sk8terchickallday 4 months ago
lol i saw this on tumblr
mykeia208 5 months ago
funniest EVER!!!
herFLYness79 5 months ago
man .. me and my daddy (rip) used to ROLLL off of this .. lololol !!! #CHALLLONNNGEEE!! lol! :-)
sugey1122 5 months ago
Probably the most notable moment in the Cosby Show. What a great show.
AlitRama 5 months ago 3
Seriously ganixba...lordy. its one of the funniest physical comedians in history doing what he does best.
JerkyPuck 5 months ago
its a testament to the skill of cosby that he can make you laugh your ass off and not utter a single word.
maxacorn 5 months ago 16
@maxacorn lol i dont say a word
Devbro23 1 week ago
Bill Cosby so won lol
chapetitos17 5 months ago
CHALLONGE!!!!!!
cbaldwinjr 5 months ago
my dad was watching this on the sofa.....after 1 minute he fell of it
dawoodoo 6 months ago
Bill Cosby had me rolling when he acted like his leg got away from him
teazy11 6 months ago 3
It may just be that I've been a tapper for too long, but this really isn't funny to me. Cosby's with one of the legends of the art and he does lame steps for the laughs. Even after all those years Sandman Sims still brought it hard though!. He was great but Cosby just got annoying after a while.
ganixaba 6 months ago
@ganixaba oh so you're one of those dancers. please don't take yourself too seriously. its just dance. mr. sims obviously thought it was fun.
RegisPhilbinFan 6 months ago 2
Very cool!
Sonneilon6 7 months ago
CHALLONGE
shuarma0 7 months ago
I was in the studio audience at the taping of this show (which makes me feel really old!), and I remember that great dance scene. Also, Elaine Stritch was in the episode. After the taping, I got in the elevator with Lisa Bonet! So cool!!! Ah memories...
SON12567 7 months ago 3
Twitter Sido? :D
neuerfarfan 8 months ago 4
3:25 now i know where justin timbelake got his dance for my love .D
REDGame64 8 months ago
booooring.
Funny for 1 minute, not 5
gammaray40 8 months ago
If you didnt grow up on this, you will never know it's Brilliance!!!!
PERSWAYSIVEMGNT 8 months ago
CHALLONGE!!!! LOL
BiGDakaBizness662 8 months ago
Im watching it npw on tv hahahah veeeeery funny
wh0zXjHD 8 months ago
So funny everytime i see it
gv105468 9 months ago
break a leg?
darkcyeote 9 months ago
that was so lame
vectro242 9 months ago
@vectro242 why waste the energy to comment then?
keshialive04 8 months ago 3
Lmao Bill Cosby needs to be arrested for that
tiara1522 9 months ago
Sandmann My favorite episode!
maya3491 9 months ago
8 People couldn't accept Sandman Simms or Cosby's CHALLONGE
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One of the best clips ever posted!
JeffB85 10 months ago
CHALLUNGE!
agapereign 10 months ago
Never forgot this scene! Been far too long since I saw it :'')
johnjnukemsheridan 10 months ago
Cliff got taken to school lol
thestapler 10 months ago
Love Ya Always Uncle Howard!!! CHALLUUUNGGEE!!! R.I.P.
JCsaxophile 11 months ago
By far my favorite Cosby Show moment. :)
ItsAlyssaYaDigg 11 months ago
Get that leg going, Sandman! - 3:47.
poughkeepsiejohn1 11 months ago
CHALLUUUUNGGE.!!!!!
missalexbishes01 11 months ago
That's the best
thundercanucks18 11 months ago
Loved this show as a kid!!! This is probably one of the most memorable episodes for me. Also loved the episode where he breaks the big clock & says, "Hickory Dickory Dock. Grandpa did NOT break the clock".
MisterBeaucoup 1 year ago
i was cracking up near the end when he was dancing so out of control almost looked like he was in a mosh pit i was losing it lol good video
Hunkerbunker346 1 year ago
one of the greatest tv moments
twiztidlestat 1 year ago
What season and episode is this?
somehume 1 year ago
the first time i saw this episode i was lmao
JamesPriceJohnson 1 year ago
SANDMAN SIMMS!!!!!!
blkchk 1 year ago
This reminds me of the Ministry of Silly Walks in Monty Python!
LMMEjsmith 1 year ago
AMAZING SCENE!!!!!!!!!
GB260 1 year ago
That creep can roll
suprasp61gt 1 year ago
from the movie tap
Bignum 1 year ago
from the move tap
Bignum 1 year ago
LOL
linuska21 1 year ago
Cosby is the Groucho Marx of tapdancing
bastlake 1 year ago
@ 2:06 Yeah, the audience was laughing right here, but Cosby almost channels James Brown here and combines it with traditional "Back Alley" tap to produce a wonderful, powerful set of movements. To the untrained eye, it may look like he's having a standing seizure, but to mine eye it's, excuse the cliche, poetry in motion.
HuggumsMcgehee 1 year ago
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I love how Cosby looks at his feet like, "You want me to do what? Seriously?"
Blackthorne369 1 year ago
this is the best.
love2laugh1661 1 year ago
My favorite scene!!! lol
Anthea11 1 year ago
Bill needs to stop! Ha Ha!
hwolovely1203 1 year ago
lool hes like the black mr bean right here
PeaceLoveBud420 1 year ago
THIS RIGHT HERE IS TOOOO FUNNY.. I LAUGHED SO HARD TODAY WHEN I WATCHED IT ON TV I HAD TO LOOK IT UP ON HERE.. CHALLONGE!!!!
UsoinlovewitNita 1 year ago
Gotta love Bill!
animatestate 1 year ago
this has to be the greatest battle ever.. seriously.
scribecity 1 year ago
3:18-3:34 so funny!!!
daniyah2fresh 1 year ago
I laughed so hard I think I pooped a little !!!
kimokanka 1 year ago
This was a great scene. Something that happened around 20 years ago and stayed vividly in memory. Awesome.
kenpojujitsu3 1 year ago
one of ma fav episodes classic!!! lol
kreed8787 1 year ago
@kreed8787 Lol.
LWebb1000 1 year ago
LMAO!! loove it!
darkenedvelvet 1 year ago
OMG HILARIOUS CLassic! I miss this kind of TV when I could actually let out a hearty laugh!!!
dreswifey25 1 year ago
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austyndries 1 year ago
From 2:30-2:40 i was laughing my ass off
austyndries 1 year ago
@austyndries yeah that is the best part lol
xDxMICx 1 year ago
CHALLONGE!!
I KEEP LAUGHIN WHEN HE SAYS THAT.
kaisean95 1 year ago
Mannn That Wasx SOOO Funni I Wasx Watching Thisx Last Night 2 !
divaondeck2009 1 year ago
I WATCH THIS ON T.V LAST NITE ITS HELLA FUNNY I LOVE THIS SHOW
Desiray234 1 year ago
this is funny as hell i watch dis last nite o tv he like retard doe lolz
comedychick4 1 year ago
Thank you! I saw this episode last night and I just had to find it on youtube. It is so funny.
Acciosoad 1 year ago
@Acciosoad ME TO IT WAS HELLA FUNNY I KEEP REWINDN IT
Desiray234 1 year ago
@Desiray234
I know, me too. HAHA! This is such a classic.
Acciosoad 1 year ago
Man I know this nigga Bill ain't do no shirt trick in tap dancing
dizzy2dope17 1 year ago
Look @ 3:20-3:35 FUNNY
daniyah2fresh 1 year ago
One of my favorite episodes of the Cosby Show!
TLogan1027 1 year ago
1:28
sixsix09 1 year ago
1:25
sixsix09 1 year ago
1:31
sixsix09 1 year ago
i love this one too!!!!
ladyplum 1 year ago
After watching this, I finally realized why they called him Sandman Simms...and after this, everybody knows what a challenge is!
poughkeepsiejohn1 1 year ago
one of the funniest moments in television history.
you've found someone special if you yell out "challonge" to them and they immediately start fake tap dancing...I did that about l 3 years ago and now he's one of my best friends...
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This was how dancers vaudeville kept up with the latest in their dance discipline and entertained themselves at the same time. You were supposed to begin your combination with the step the dancer before you ended with and then top them in difficulty of technique. The last dancer to give up won the "Challonge!!"
markbilldebkevin 1 year ago
The first time I saw this years ago I was literally in physical pain from laughter. Cosby can dance like nobody else!
akumacornflakes 1 year ago 3
lmaooooo now and wen i was younger i would laugh untill i cant breath....omg i havent seen that in a while.....smh....lol
shortz1985 1 year ago
i still say CHALLONGE 'til this day.. and no one ever knows what the heck i'm talking about. smh
virtue737 1 year ago 65
@virtue737 CHALLONGE!
WeDieYoung1083 1 year ago
@virtue737 you and me both. Youngsters have no clue.
BlockBurner10 9 months ago
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@virtue737 SAME HERE! Me and my sister have been doing it for years...
Nina513 5 months ago
and til tis day im still a cosby sho fan
niki9906 1 year ago
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niki9906 1 year ago
Just a hot mess!!!!! Hahahahahaha
gihoney69 1 year ago
Master comedian!!
ozzdubar 1 year ago
Just to damn funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gihoney69 1 year ago
Does anyone know the name of the episode?
tulleymatthew 1 year ago
@tulleymatthew Season 6 Episode 18 - Mr. Sandman
MoonGaurd 1 year ago
thats just to much
cloudy903 1 year ago
COMICAL!!!!!
Tipsyt33 1 year ago
cliff, you don't step in between a man tap shoes and not expect a CHALLONGE!
ddean1987 1 year ago 13
now this is comedy.....i have all the seasons but i did not know which episode this was...im lauging so hard Im coughing....challenge...lmao bill cosby is so freaking hilarious
mrscox27 1 year ago 3
CHALLENGE!!
seanjohn21276 1 year ago
i saw this episode yesterday and it was laughing ooooooooooout!!!! this part is sooo hilarious
spike2log 1 year ago 2
as soon as I see him pouring the sand and hear him say CHALLONGE i start cracking up violently
jaxblade07 1 year ago
for the longest i thought he was saying shalons????
avss1 1 year ago
Chumon!
BigCalzone13 1 year ago
2:30 to 2:44 are the best parts lol
hilarious
dogphayse101 1 year ago 2
I wonder if he tore the seams of his pants...
Raspberrykiwi09 1 year ago
2:06 hahaha
tccballer 1 year ago
Did TV Land give you permission to post this video..lol
tom11zz884 1 year ago
what mean CHALLONGE?
andreacipriano 1 year ago
ok was challange not challonge
andreacipriano 1 year ago
every time i watch this im in tears laughing
Angel8376 1 year ago
actually sandman died 7 years ago
speakstruth11 1 year ago
Simms was bringin' it REAL old school. They used to say that (challunge!) back in the day when vaudeville troupes would go at it backstage before gigs. Though it was all good natured (usually). Sometimes they'd do it to prove who was better before their peers, y' know stuff like that.
Don't think for a second dance battles started with the breakers in the 80s.
And that's your unknown history for the day.
SoulfulBrutha5805 1 year ago 17
@SoulfulBrutha5805 I've seen country banjo battles too.
MondoBeno 11 months ago
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RIP bill...
uchitoru666 2 years ago
hes not dead...
viewfinderfound 2 years ago 6
@viewfinderfound Uh hun, sorry to tell you, but Sandman Sims died in 2003.
Monkeebug 1 year ago
makes me wanna learn how to sand dance that and the History of the world part 1 scene with Gregory Hines
nachoisone 2 years ago
One of my favorite Cosby moments!!!!!!
CHALLENGE!!!!!!!
willytoma 2 years ago
Ahhh... this is real comedic television fuck all these dumb white television shows.
ChrisRocksCock 2 years ago
Challange!!! If my gay brother knew I'm writing to ChrisRocksCock he wouldn't believe me...I smell something funny here but I can't put my finger on it yet!!! You got 5 down but I give you one up for your name bro :)))
romeopathe 1 year ago
ISSO SIM EH COMEDIA..
dill2604 2 years ago
CHALLENGE!!!!!!!!
HaydenFromHell 2 years ago 2
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TheHarpoonKlub 2 years ago
i'm white and i view cosby as a surrogate father. never missed any of his shows... legend!!
jclimiejr 2 years ago 4
Bill Cosby is THE BEST!!!
Littlefeather333 2 years ago
CHALLONGE!
Is there a reason he says it like that?
samsticka 2 years ago 35
CHALLONGE!!!!
LK9Icepick 2 years ago 35
CHALLONGE!
samsticka 1 year ago
@samsticka Lol, for the sake of comedy my friend.
MoonGaurd 1 year ago
@samsticka He used to travel the US to challenge other tap dancers to "dance-offs". Without music for them to battle with, I guess he took turns.like that, by yelling "CHALLONGE". He was one of a kind.
originaljedigangsta 1 year ago
@samsticka Yes. It is a reference to the movie "Taps".
afrikanspaceprogram 1 year ago
@samsticka
Because he's awesome
twiztidlestat 1 year ago
I LOVE watching this! hahaha :)
MelissGirll 2 years ago 2
good shyt
dmarco46 2 years ago
Whenever someone says challenge or i read the word challenge this is what i think so hilarious
TheDan14 2 years ago 4
funniest episode ever.
BREAKTHECODE2222009 2 years ago 2
CHALLAAANNGE .... 2:30 is ROFLMAO !!!!!
waqqasharon 2 years ago 4
how did ol boy jump ova his foot and not bust his head on the floor?
kevinanthony70 2 years ago
2:30 laughed so hard i cried
Angel8376 2 years ago 3
i laughed so hard when i saw this for the first time years ago, and every time i see it its just as funny
Angel8376 2 years ago 2
funniest episode jus had to see it again lmfao
xXWALEXx 2 years ago
Funny as HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10Charlie 2 years ago
1:27 is just awesome.
:D
CoheedFreak06 2 years ago
lmao...this is one of my favorite scenes.............challenge
lltjay4 2 years ago
Cosby shuffle!!
apcnei 2 years ago
haha, very good!
justphilipp 2 years ago
2:30 ROFL
SRT92 2 years ago
This is one of my favorite scenes of The Cosby Show!
ShonPhoenix 2 years ago 4
and then when he takes the chair and rubs his feet on it. lol
Zacsonlylove05 2 years ago 3
i love when bill puts his foot inbetween the other guys feet and taped a couple times, lol.
Zacsonlylove05 2 years ago 4
challenge !!!!!!!!!!
mjl31196 2 years ago
2:25 - Watch Bill Cosby's crotch. Seriously. It looks like he's peeing himself, then at 2:35 it suddenly disappears.
kvn8907 2 years ago
why are u staring at his crotch?
link5283returns 2 years ago
1:18 I like it when he walks over to sandman and puts his foot inbetween sandmans feet and wiggles his foot back and forth.
Ben1977820 2 years ago 3
ty..
when sitcoms were funny
videoguymt2009 2 years ago 4
Loving that move at 2:48.
tiatrips 2 years ago 2
Challunge!
derekrau 2 years ago 3