Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids 1972
What is Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids?
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids is an animated series created, produced, and hosted by comedian Bill Cosby. The show premiered in 1972 and was produced by Filmation.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1972
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 110
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 9, 1972
- Last aired
- Aug 10, 1985
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids is an animated series created, produced, and hosted by comedian Bill Cosby. The show premiered in 1972 and was produced by Filmation. The series is based on Cosby's remembrances of his childhood gang and centers on Fat Albert and his friends. The show features educational lessons emphasized by Cosby's live-action segments. In the series, the gang would usually gather in their North Philadelphia junkyard to play music. Cosby lent his voice to a number of characters, including Fat Albert himself. The series ran until 1985 and is classified as an animation and comedy series. The show has a TV-PG rating and was hosted by Bill Cosby in live-action segments. The series is an American animated television series and has been described in various online sources, including The Movie Database and FilmAffinity.
Should you watch it?
“A group of friends navigates childhood challenges in this classic animated series based on Bill Cosby's memories.”
- features musical segments
- provides life lessons
- based on real childhood memories
- dated animation style
Watch it if you enjoy educational programming that combines animation with live-action segments.
The show is designed to be educational and suitable for a general audience.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Lying Sep 9, 1972
- E2 The Runt Sep 16, 1972
- E3 The Stranger Sep 23, 1972
- E4 Creativity Sep 30, 1972
- E5 Fish Out Of Water Oct 7, 1972
- E6 Moving Oct 14, 1972
- E7 Playing Hookey Oct 21, 1972
- E8 The Hospital Oct 28, 1972
- E9 Begging Benny Nov 4, 1972
- E10 The Hero Nov 11, 1972
- E11 The Prankster Nov 18, 1972
- E12 Four Eyes Nov 25, 1972
- E13 The Tomboy Dec 2, 1972
- E14 Stagefright Dec 9, 1972
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Bully Sep 8, 1973
- E2 Smart Kid Sep 15, 1973
- E3 Mister Big Time Sep 22, 1973
- E4 The Newcomer Sep 29, 1973
- E5 What Does Dad Do? Oct 6, 1973
- E6 Mom Or Pop Oct 13, 1973
- E7 How the West Was Lost Oct 20, 1973
- E8 Sign Off Oct 27, 1973
Season 3 · 6 episodes
- E1 The Fuzz Sep 6, 1975
- E2 Ounce Of Prevention Sep 13, 1975
- E3 Fat Albert Meets Dan Cupid Sep 20, 1975
- E4 Take Two, They're Small Sep 27, 1975
- E5 The Animal Lover Oct 4, 1975
- E6 Little Tough Guy Oct 11, 1975
Season 4 · 8 episodes
- E1 Smoke Gets In Your Hair Sep 11, 1976
- E2 What Say? Sep 18, 1976
- E3 Readin', Ritin' And Rudy Sep 25, 1976
- E4 Suede Simpson Oct 2, 1976
- E5 Little Business Oct 9, 1976
- E6 TV or Not TV Oct 16, 1976
- E7 The Shuttered Window Oct 23, 1976
- E8 Junk Food Oct 30, 1976
Season 5 · 8 episodes
- E1 In My Merry Busmobile Sep 8, 1979
- E2 The Dancer Sep 15, 1979
- E3 Spare the Rod Sep 22, 1979
- E4 Sweet Sorrow Sep 29, 1979
- E5 Poll Time Oct 6, 1979
- E6 The Mainstream Oct 13, 1979
- E7 Free Ride Oct 20, 1979
- E8 Soft Core Oct 27, 1979
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by comedian Bill Cosby.
When did the show air?
The show premiered in 1972 and concluded in 1985.
What is the setting of the show?
The characters often gather in a North Philadelphia junkyard.
Who produced the show?
The production company for the series was Filmation.
Does Bill Cosby appear in the show?
Yes, he hosts the show and provides voices for several characters, including Fat Albert.