: The only son, whose academic struggles with dyslexia provided some of the show's more serious moments.
While praised for its positive imagery, some scholars—such as Sut Jhally and Justin Lewis—criticized the show for promoting "enlightened racism". They argued its "colorblind" approach allowed white audiences to believe that racism and economic disparity were problems of the past, as the Huxtables’ success was seen as proof of a level playing field. The Cosby ShowTV Show | 1984
The show revolved around Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable, an obstetrician, and his wife Clair, a corporate attorney. Together, they raised five children: : The only son, whose academic struggles with
: The free-spirited second daughter whose college journey sparked the spin-off A Different World . : The only son