Cosby, Bill, 1937-....

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William Henry Cosby, Jr. (Bill) was born in 1937 in Philadelphia. He attended Temple University and received his M.A. and Ed.D. from the University of Massachusetts. He is a noted comedian, actor, and writer. In the early 1970s Cosby created the cartoon character of Fat Albert who gave Cosby the opportunity to present his views on how to handle such childhood problems as lying, stealing, and safety.Biographical source: Something About the Author, Volume 110, p. 65-71.

From the description of Bill Cosby Papers 1973-1975. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 428024598

William Henry Cosby, Jr. (Bill) was born in 1937 in Philadelphia. He attended Temple University and received his M.A. and Ed.D. from the University of Massachusetts. He is a noted comedian, actor, and writer. In the early 1970s Cosby created the cartoon character of Fat Albert who gave Cosby the opportunity to present his views on how to handle such childhood problems as lying, stealing, and safety.

Biographical source: Something About the Author, Volume 110, p. 65-71.

From the guide to the Bill Cosby Papers, 1973-1975, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])

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