Critical Thinking Questions
Chapter 9 Bill Cosby
Our Title: Bill Cosby, Pride in Heritage One aspect of Cosby's efforts to enhance his heritage was seen on The Cosby Show, where art from top African-American painters flanked the sets. What effect would such an action have on young African-Americans? The annual survey of minority TV viewership by ad agency BBDO Worldwide shows that minorities are not watching top-rated TV shows, and whites are not watching the top-rated minority shows. How is Bill Cosby able to attract such a broad audience? What attracts you to his work?