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Article: Bill Cosby's humor gets a little old on `49' tape
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- May 26, 1987
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Bill Cosby always has been a gentle comedian. From his early
stand-up comedy and recording days to his current status as a
television superstar, the Cos always has sought laughs with a subdued
technique. For his fans, the result is folksy. For detractors,
Cosby is dull.
I tend to walk the middle line. But now, with the release of
"Bill Cosby: 49" (Kodak Programs, $19.95), I'm starting to think
Cosby is losing his soft edge.
"Bill Cosby: 49" fits into a hemorrhoids-and-trifocals genre of
comedy that leaves me cold. And I don't think you have to experience
these growing pains to think this material is funny. I don't find
childbirth humor delightful, and I've been through that experience.