started television history just when someone is counting a form out, that is exactly the form of programming that leads into the next big hit. >> 1984, the cosby show comes along. now, bill cosby is not new to tv. he has had other tv shows, but, the cosby show is very different. it stands apart from everything else he was on. >> they talked about parenting. previous shows, the kids were cool and the parents were idiots. cosby says the parents are in charge, and that is something new. >> instead of acting disappointed because i'm not like you, maybe you can just accept who i am, and love me anyway because i'm your son. >> that's the dumbest thing i've ever heard in my life. >> the casting helps, and the kids were just great. >> if you were the last person