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Cosby

American  
[kawz-bee, koz‑] / ˈkɔz bi, ˈkɒz‑ /

noun

  1. William Henry Bill, born 1937, U.S. comedian and actor.


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As for their Pennsylvania property, the couple snapped that up for just $225,000 in 1983, shortly before “The Cosby Show” began airing.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

He wrote on 37 episodes of “The Smurfs” in the late 1980s and early ’90s as well as several episodes of “Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids,” according to IMDB.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2026

Attorneys for Cosby did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Friday’s ruling.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

According to the lender, Cosby defaulted on two loans secured by the property: a $12.25 million loan in 2010 and a $5.25 million loan in 2014.

From MarketWatch May 6, 2026

It was the "Cosby" side of the street.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds

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