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Decline of the American family

...and grandchildren.Second, we must stop shooting the messengers. In recent years, when well-known figures like Bill Cosby and Dr. Ben Carson have made public statements on the deterioration of the family, their reward has been vicious...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2013-05-14/decline-american-family
Norman Boulus, poker champion and arcade owner, dies at 77

...said he beat legendary players including Huck Seed and Mike Sexton, as well as a fair share of celebrities, including Bill Cosby.Sissy Boulus, his wife of 18 years, said Norman would live on through the lives of the men he helped shape during...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2012-08-05/norman-boulus-poker-champion-
Get some laughs weekly at Somewhere in Augusta

...It's not bad either," said Pleasant, who considers Dave Chappelle one of his favorite comedians.He also names Bill Cosby as a favorite, "mainly because Cos never resorted to expletives to tell a story. And, that's my style too," said...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/applause/2012-08-21/get-some-laughs-weekl
New sitcom will feature 'positive black family'

...Show."That show was my childhood," said Bledsoe, who played middle child Vanessa in the show that also starred Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Lisa Bonet and Keshia Knight Pulliam. "It did so many things. It greatly...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/television/2012-07-09/new-sitcom-will-fea
Pop Rocks: Lady Antebellum Pavilion pays for 'scheduling conflict'

...in big audiences during Masters Week.Competing against that event and the tournament itself is a fool's errand. Bill Cosby faltered when he attempted the same feat several years ago, and despite his homer status, Kelley isn't the Cos...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/applause/2012-04-24/pop-rocks-lady-antebe
'Everyman' commentator Rooney known for insights

...Hotels" (1966), "An Essay on Women" (1967) and "An Essay on Chairs" (1968), among others. Rooney worked with Bill Cosby on CBS News's "Of Black America" (1968) series, a project that focused on how blacks were portrayed in history...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2011-11-05/andy-rooney-dies-age-92
Augusta filmmakers consulted for 'Red Tails'

...in the production of the movie.Through their work on the project, they've even had a chance to meet with comedian Bill Cosby, Williams said."There were so many times that we could have stopped," Williams said. "We had a trip scheduled...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/applause/2012-01-18/augusta-filmmakers-co
Fight the mob mentality

...church pulpit, saying, "quite honestly, you've damaged your own race."Nutter, in what may be remembered as a Bill Cosby-style landmark speech, took on many of the ills in black society, including illegitimacy ("We have too many men making...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/opinion/editorials/2011-08-21/fight-mob-mentality
Lobbyists spend almost $100,000 during Georgia Legislature's special session

...Lobbyists spent hundreds of dollars in Braves tickets, rounds of golf and tickets for an upcoming show by comedian Bill Cosby, the disclosure documents showed.The newspaper reported that lobbyists picked up the tab for drinks, lunches and...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/government/2011-09-10/lobbyists-spend-almost-1
Masters Week shows are tough sell, but can work

...move to a smaller space. You move when the tickets don't.Mo'Nique shouldn't feel too bad. Several years ago, Bill Cosby was booked at James Brown Arena during Masters Weeks. Ticket sales for that were weak, too.For an act to succeed...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/things-do/applause/2010-04-14/masters-week-shows-ar
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