NYC and Poughkeepsie Comedy Club Ban Bill Cosby from Performing Are there people who would actually still pay to see Bill Cosby? A couple of popular comedy clubs have drawn lines in the sand. It's hard to believe but at one time Bill Cosby was one of the biggest entertainers on the planet. If you grew up decades ago then there's a good chance that he was once even your favorite comedian or television star. Does he still have a fan base? Bill Cosby has become a name that's become synonymous with sinister. There's been a lot on in the news over the past few years and people have pretty much made up their mind about the comedian.