Malcolm-Jamal Warner dead at 54

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Anonymous wrote:Sadly due to lack of resources in the country, I read that there was no lifeguard on duty when Malcom drowned.

I also read that there were signs warning ⚠️ of drowning which I have never seen on a beach.

I’m saddened at this loss - Malcom was a great 80’s actor as Theo Huxtable.
He was funny, charming + oh so adorable.
He will be missed.

Sadly his death is being overshadowed by Ozzy’s death.

I don't think so, people just don't know Malcolm, he hasn't been incredibly famous for decades. I haven't heard his name or seen his face in years.

White people?

I am not being difficult, but I think this is cultural thing. He was not as popular as he was in the 80s, but he was still very known and loved. He was involved in many projects over the years, and he’s had several very public relationships.

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What a silly comment.

Theo Huxtable was loved by a generation of kids, of all colors and backgrounds.

He is not as well known now because of the me too movement cancelling the Cosby Show, even in syndication, punishing the ensemble cast, not just Bill Cosby.

This.

Fwiw the Cosby show holds up well. It’s still funny and endearing. If you haven’t heard Claire Huxtable lecture her kids, you are missing out. I’ve literally sent my kids links to clips from the show as funny teachable moments…and when I don’t have the words to convey what Claire so aptly expressed.

Everyone should watch/rewatch that show…and perhaps remember or learn what Gen X understands: the fact that a sitcom about a black family was the most popular show on tv for many years demonstrates that American society was actually not as racist or divided as some choose to believe these days. Everyone watched that show and everyone loved those characters. MJW was a teen heart-throb and so was Lisa Bonet. Claire Huxtable prompted tons of girls to go to law school—including this white girl. Americans of all races and ethnicity aspired to have a life (and home and family) like the Huxtables.

I'm a white GenXer who loved the Cosby Show and understands that there was and is a lot of racism in American society. The fact that we all watched a show with the "right" black family (wealthy, suburban, non-threatening to white audiences) doesn't mean there was no racism. But we white folks could feel good about the fact that we/society weren't racist because we loved the Cosbys, or later because we voted for Obama, etc.

I don’t think I’m racist, despite a pretty stilted childhood.

But I’m absolutely classist — white guys dressed right out deliverance give me pause as much as someone cosplaying the Wire. Partly that’s because I grew up rural poor, and know they can get up to no good especially for outsiders. Scarcity mindset I think is a factor.

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Anonymous wrote:Sadly due to lack of resources in the country, I read that there was no lifeguard on duty when Malcom drowned.

I also read that there were signs warning ⚠️ of drowning which I have never seen on a beach.

I’m saddened at this loss - Malcom was a great 80’s actor as Theo Huxtable.
He was funny, charming + oh so adorable.
He will be missed.

Sadly his death is being overshadowed by Ozzy’s death.

You have never seen red flag warnings? I’m confused by that statement. Every beach I’ve ever been to use as a flag system, including beaches in the Carolinas, where there are no lifeguards.

From NYT “ Andrea Sánchez Campos, the owner of Faith Glamping Dome, a boutique hotel in the area, said that the beach was dotted with red flags and that the Costa Rican Tourism Board had also posted a number of warning signs.”

Costa Rica isn’t known for calm water or swimming beaches. It’s actually a draw for surfers.

I’ve never understood why so many families take their kids there. As a beach lover, I found CR beaches to be dangerous and far less attractive than virtually every other beach I’ve visited in the Caribbean.

Because of the culture and language? Have you only been to the beaches on the Caribbean side?

Culture and language have zero to do with the beaches and water.

I’ve educated tons of clueless people on what CR beaches are actually like. Some people erroneously assume all beaches are the same…they are not.

Moreover, CR is a surfer destination. That should tell you something about the water.

I disagree. I find the beaches in many Caribbean destinations boring because when you leave the beach you're on a boring island. YMMV

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There is nowhere else to post this comment other than here--

Michelle Thomas, the actress who played Justine Phillips, MJW's onset girlfriend, died in 1998. They dated off set for six years.

RIP to both of them.

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Anonymous wrote:Even though people are taught to swim parallel to the rip current I think when you add in the element of fear, our reactions cloud out our logic.

I know if I were caught in a dangerous rip current w/no lifeguard in sight - I would probably panic and thrash around in the water until I just give up + drown.

Folks, if you want to get wet, take a damn bath.

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Anonymous wrote:Sadly due to lack of resources in the country, I read that there was no lifeguard on duty when Malcom drowned.

I also read that there were signs warning ⚠️ of drowning which I have never seen on a beach.

I’m saddened at this loss - Malcom was a great 80’s actor as Theo Huxtable.
He was funny, charming + oh so adorable.
He will be missed.

Sadly his death is being overshadowed by Ozzy’s death.

I don't think so, people just don't know Malcolm, he hasn't been incredibly famous for decades. I haven't heard his name or seen his face in years.

White people?

I am not being difficult, but I think this is cultural thing. He was not as popular as he was in the 80s, but he was still very known and loved. He was involved in many projects over the years, and he’s had several very public relationships.

[NP]

What a silly comment.

Theo Huxtable was loved by a generation of kids, of all colors and backgrounds.

He is not as well known now because of the me too movement cancelling the Cosby Show, even in syndication, punishing the ensemble cast, not just Bill Cosby.

This.

Fwiw the Cosby show holds up well. It’s still funny and endearing. If you haven’t heard Claire Huxtable lecture her kids, you are missing out. I’ve literally sent my kids links to clips from the show as funny teachable moments…and when I don’t have the words to convey what Claire so aptly expressed.

Everyone should watch/rewatch that show…and perhaps remember or learn what Gen X understands: the fact that a sitcom about a black family was the most popular show on tv for many years demonstrates that American society was actually not as racist or divided as some choose to believe these days. Everyone watched that show and everyone loved those characters. MJW was a teen heart-throb and so was Lisa Bonet. Claire Huxtable prompted tons of girls to go to law school—including this white girl. Americans of all races and ethnicity aspired to have a life (and home and family) like the Huxtables.

I'm a white GenXer who loved the Cosby Show and understands that there was and is a lot of racism in American society. The fact that we all watched a show with the "right" black family (wealthy, suburban, non-threatening to white audiences) doesn't mean there was no racism. But we white folks could feel good about the fact that we/society weren't racist because we loved the Cosbys, or later because we voted for Obama, etc.

I'm a millennial but I used to watch The Cosby show and they didn't really show off their wealth. There was no butler or anything like that or there wasn't a Hillary Banks in the show and it just seemed like a more real and down to earth family that anyone could relate to and I am Hispanic by the way but I grew up watching the Cosby show and other 80s shows.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sadly due to lack of resources in the country, I read that there was no lifeguard on duty when Malcom drowned.

I also read that there were signs warning ⚠️ of drowning which I have never seen on a beach.

I’m saddened at this loss - Malcom was a great 80’s actor as Theo Huxtable.
He was funny, charming + oh so adorable.
He will be missed.

Sadly his death is being overshadowed by Ozzy’s death.

I don't think so, people just don't know Malcolm, he hasn't been incredibly famous for decades. I haven't heard his name or seen his face in years.

White people?

I am not being difficult, but I think this is cultural thing. He was not as popular as he was in the 80s, but he was still very known and loved. He was involved in many projects over the years, and he’s had several very public relationships.

[NP]

What a silly comment.

Theo Huxtable was loved by a generation of kids, of all colors and backgrounds.

He is not as well known now because of the me too movement cancelling the Cosby Show, even in syndication, punishing the ensemble cast, not just Bill Cosby.

This.

Fwiw the Cosby show holds up well. It’s still funny and endearing. If you haven’t heard Claire Huxtable lecture her kids, you are missing out. I’ve literally sent my kids links to clips from the show as funny teachable moments…and when I don’t have the words to convey what Claire so aptly expressed.

Everyone should watch/rewatch that show…and perhaps remember or learn what Gen X understands: the fact that a sitcom about a black family was the most popular show on tv for many years demonstrates that American society was actually not as racist or divided as some choose to believe these days. Everyone watched that show and everyone loved those characters. MJW was a teen heart-throb and so was Lisa Bonet. Claire Huxtable prompted tons of girls to go to law school—including this white girl. Americans of all races and ethnicity aspired to have a life (and home and family) like the Huxtables.

I'm a white GenXer who loved the Cosby Show and understands that there was and is a lot of racism in American society. The fact that we all watched a show with the "right" black family (wealthy, suburban, non-threatening to white audiences) doesn't mean there was no racism. But we white folks could feel good about the fact that we/society weren't racist because we loved the Cosbys, or later because we voted for Obama, etc.

I'm a millennial but I used to watch The Cosby show and they didn't really show off their wealth. There was no butler or anything like that or there wasn't a Hillary Banks in the show and it just seemed like a more real and down to earth family that anyone could relate to and I am Hispanic by the way but I grew up watching the Cosby show and other 80s shows.

+1 They didn’t have ostentatious displays of wealth that I recall despite being a doctor and a lawyer - the episode about Theo’s $90 shirt is a good example. He was home a lot during the day but his office was in the basement.

[Anonymous]

TVOne tonight and also Sunday will be doing a Cosby Show marathon beginning at 6 PM. Never heard of this channel before? Me neither until the other day. I can say it is part of Version FiOS, though. channel 771

Tonight includes a lot of season 1 episodes, including the Pilot, Goodbye Mr. Fish, A Shirt Story, and Theo and the Joint.

Set your DVR if interested.

[Anonymous]

PP. Tonight marathon is 6 PM. Sunday's begins at noon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is nowhere else to post this comment other than here--

Michelle Thomas, the actress who played Justine Phillips, MJW's onset girlfriend, died in 1998. They dated off set for six years.

RIP to both of them.

Yep, I posted this several pages back. Although they weren't together when she died, he was with her on her deathbed. Fans have been posting that he's now with his true love. Which is pretty disrespectful considering he had a wife.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:TVOne tonight and also Sunday will be doing a Cosby Show marathon beginning at 6 PM. Never heard of this channel before? Me neither until the other day. I can say it is part of Version FiOS, though. channel 771

Tonight includes a lot of season 1 episodes, including the Pilot, Goodbye Mr. Fish, A Shirt Story, and Theo and the Joint.

Set your DVR if interested.

TV One was marketed as channel for positive African America entertainment when it came out, as an alternative to BET which became rachet in some people's eyes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:TVOne tonight and also Sunday will be doing a Cosby Show marathon beginning at 6 PM. Never heard of this channel before? Me neither until the other day. I can say it is part of Version FiOS, though. channel 771

Tonight includes a lot of season 1 episodes, including the Pilot, Goodbye Mr. Fish, A Shirt Story, and Theo and the Joint.

Set your DVR if interested.

This is one of my favorite channels. It's owned by Cathy Huges (Urban one); She also owns 93.9WKYS and AM station WOL. Urban One headquarters are in Silver Spring. TVOne has all the good black shows, and they also show the old school stuff like Living Single, Sanford & Son, Good Times, The Jeffersons, Cosby Show, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP. Tonight marathon is 6 PM. Sunday's begins at noon.

Thanks PPs. I hope they show the one where he goes with Cliff to buy a new car.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:PP. Tonight marathon is 6 PM. Sunday's begins at noon.

Thanks PPs. I hope they show the one where he goes with Cliff to buy a new car.

I got tonight's lineup when I set up the DVR. I don't know if Sunday is the same or not. I hope it has some season 2.

[Anonymous]

The beach is not a place to “swim”. You go to the beach to wade and splash. Feet on ground. If you want to swim you go to a pool.

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Anonymous wrote:Sadly due to lack of resources in the country, I read that there was no lifeguard on duty when Malcom drowned.

I also read that there were signs warning ⚠️ of drowning which I have never seen on a beach.

I’m saddened at this loss - Malcom was a great 80’s actor as Theo Huxtable.
He was funny, charming + oh so adorable.
He will be missed.

Sadly his death is being overshadowed by Ozzy’s death.

I don't think so, people just don't know Malcolm, he hasn't been incredibly famous for decades. I haven't heard his name or seen his face in years.

White people?

I am not being difficult, but I think this is cultural thing. He was not as popular as he was in the 80s, but he was still very known and loved. He was involved in many projects over the years, and he’s had several very public relationships.

[NP]

What a silly comment.

Theo Huxtable was loved by a generation of kids, of all colors and backgrounds.

He is not as well known now because of the me too movement cancelling the Cosby Show, even in syndication, punishing the ensemble cast, not just Bill Cosby.

This.

Fwiw the Cosby show holds up well. It’s still funny and endearing. If you haven’t heard Claire Huxtable lecture her kids, you are missing out. I’ve literally sent my kids links to clips from the show as funny teachable moments…and when I don’t have the words to convey what Claire so aptly expressed.

Everyone should watch/rewatch that show…and perhaps remember or learn what Gen X understands: the fact that a sitcom about a black family was the most popular show on tv for many years demonstrates that American society was actually not as racist or divided as some choose to believe these days. Everyone watched that show and everyone loved those characters. MJW was a teen heart-throb and so was Lisa Bonet. Claire Huxtable prompted tons of girls to go to law school—including this white girl. Americans of all races and ethnicity aspired to have a life (and home and family) like the Huxtables.

I'm a white GenXer who loved the Cosby Show and understands that there was and is a lot of racism in American society. The fact that we all watched a show with the "right" black family (wealthy, suburban, non-threatening to white audiences) doesn't mean there was no racism. But we white folks could feel good about the fact that we/society weren't racist because we loved the Cosbys, or later because we voted for Obama, etc.

The Huxtables lived in the city, were wealthy bit not ostentatious. As a doctor and lawyer couple, they were what DC Urban Moms like to refer to as "just middle class"