A Black History Biz Moment: Ten Black Pop Culture Innovators
- By
Blair Bedford
Bill Cosby
Actor, philanthropist, and comedian Bill Cosby is a legend in his own right, breaking barriers for television stars, black male comedians, and television producers, inspiring them to create their own fame in various media outlets simultaneously. Landing a starring role in 1965 on the TV show I Spy, Bill Cosby became one of the first African Americans to star in a network television show. Afterwards, Cosby went on to create a household name for himself, creating and starring in The Cosby Show, Fat Albert and The Cosby Kids, Little Bill and more. His showmanship on the TV screen paved the way for other actors and actresses to pioneer the television screen in their own network series.
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