If I recall correctly, Bill Cosby didn't want to have young or teenaged children in the show, specifically so that it would NOT be expected to be another 'Cosby Show'. However, bringing back Phylisha Rashad as his wife (because of their chemistry on previous show) did kind've make you long for the rest of the old cast.

It was a good show but fairly or not, could not distinguish itself from the shadow of its predecessor, despite Cosby, Rashad and a good supporting cast (including the great Madeline Kahn, who was given a 'tribute' episode shortly after she died).

I've seen it rerun here & there on local channels, but nor sure it will ever be available on dvd.

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