Maria Hinojosa interviews Phylicia Rashad

Phylicia Rashad is one of the most iconic mother figures in the history of American television. In the 1980's she became a household name with her role as Clair Huxtable as Bill Cosby's wife -- in the hit sitcom The Cosby Show. The Cosby Show is considered one of the biggest surprise hits in American TV history. For 5 straight years (1984-1989) it was the most watched show in the nation. Since she has starred in movies, TV series, and on Broadway shows—and in 2004 she became the first African American to win a Tony for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a play. In this conversation with Maria Hinojosa, she talks about growing up during segregation in Texas, her relationship with Bill Cosby, and where she finds her inspiration.

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• The Cosby Show
• Phylicia Rashad
• Tony Award

[tatojunco]

RACISM, IF YOU FEEL IT, IF YOU GIVE IT, IF YOU ALOW IT IN SIDE YOUR HEART YOUR NEVER GONNA BE ABLE TO GET IT OUT OF THIS PLANET........RACISM IS A DISEASE!!! IM A LIGHT SKIN PUERTORICAN AND I LOVE MY BLACK FRIENDS,WHITE FRIENDS,SPANISH FRIENDS... MY HUMANS FRIENDS.....DON'T LET RACISM COTROL YOUR LIFE!!!

[weh63]

I LOVE HER!

[7mandoblu]

I had two moms growing up. My biological mother whom I love dearly and my TV mom which was Mrs. Clair Huxtable played by Phylicia Rashad.

[mad4you1000]

Beautiful.Regal.Talented and Classy.The perfect woman.

[phattracs]

Perfect explanation. humanity has punked itself.... What Cowards of truth.

[thicky]

well said. although there is a branch of humanity responsible for this trickery. he is still tricking to this day and will continue to do so.

[berdew1]

I had a crush on this women when I was little.... I think I still do.

[aeropostalebunny1]

Clair Olivia Hanks Huxtable Attorney At Law !

[sankah2]

{ Phylicia rashad } you are so.. { Beautiful... } and I am a fan of the { Cosby show! }

I am too... a poet... and the material written by your beloved { Mother... } was excellent for reciting... what ever you are today... I hope you will view, some of my material here on { Utube.com } under { Beautiful visions } under { Sankah2 } Thanks! Oh! Can someone out there... remind her to update, her { FaceBook! }

page! Thanks!

[Imperfection19]

I saw this Episode Online.....LOVED IT!!!!! I LOVE PHYLICIA RASHAD. I love the person that she is. She speaks some good advice for young females and for young people in general. I've never took interest into a person as I have in her....I started like 8 or 9 years ago and I've been following her ever since. Seems like a Beautiful perosn inside and out. I would love to just sit down and talk to her.....Lol I could listen to her for hours!!!!!