TV series
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
1972–1985, English, on CBS. Created by Bill Cosby & Ken Mundie.
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids is an animated series created, produced, and hosted by comedian Bill Cosby, who also lent his voice to a number of characters, including Fat Albert himself. Filmation was the production company for the series. The show premiered in 1972 and ran until 1985. The show, based on Cosby's remembrances of his childhood gang, centered on Albert, and his friends. The show always had an educational lesson emphasized by Cosby's live-action segments, and in early episodes the gang would usually gather in their North Philadelphia junkyard to play a rock song on their cobbled-together instruments at the end of the show.
- Seasons
- 8
- Episodes
- 110
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1985
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Latest episode
S8 E50: Attitude of Gratitude
Aired 10 August 1985
Seasons 8
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 9 September 1972
- Last aired
- 10 August 1985
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids: quick answers
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How many seasons of Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids are there?
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids has 8 seasons and 110 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids finished?
Yes. Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids ended in 1985, so you can watch the whole story.
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Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids?
If you liked Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids, try What a Cartoon!, Bless the Harts, Kiff.
Who created Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids?
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids was created by Bill Cosby and Ken Mundie and stars Bill Cosby, Erika Scheimer, Lou Scheimer.