The rise and fall of 'America's Dad'

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Bill Cosby had an enormous impact on the culture of the United States. He was a comedian, an educator, and a father figure, but accusations of sexual misconduct by 60 women, and his subsequent conviction and then release from prison in June 2021, have cast his legacy into a new l ...  Show more

Bill Cosby spends much of his childhood in a North Philadelphia housing project. He ends up getting his start in an unexpected way, quickly rising to fame. Decades later, one morning in January 2005, Andrea Constand wakes up sobbing from a nightmare. 

Join us as we dive into Bill Cosby's tumultuous journey through fame, allegations, and overturned convictions. Explore the legal intricacies and historical context surrounding his controversial life. Sponsors: rocketmoney.com/casual - cancel your unwanted subscriptions today sho ...  Show more

We often refer to fame as "blowing up", and these two famous individuals both experienced that. To one degree or another.Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/grimandmildSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.