It was May 20, 1983 when Bill Cosby took to the stage to share his ideas about marriage and family, children and parenting, and one memorable poorly behaved toddler on a plane.

“Himself” spawned a hit NBC series, a spinoff, books and even a knockoff cartoon black doctor dad who just never stopped giggling.

Host Jamila Bey spoke with Heywood Turnipseed, Jr., Ralph Cooper III and Steve Hill, a trio of African American comedians who are also fathers, to discuss the legacy of this classic comedy.

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