Bounce TV to bring back ‘Cosby Show’ reruns
ATLANTA — Reruns of “The Cosby Show” are returning to television, even as the comedian’s sexual assault trial looms next year.
Bounce TV announced in social media posts that it will resume airing reruns of the 1980s sitcom on Dec. 19. Atlanta-based Bounce, programmed for black audiences, says it takes the allegations against Cosby “seriously,” but says its research shows African-Americans “see a distinction between Bill Cosby, the man, and the iconic TV character Cliff Huxtable.”
The announcement has drawn criticism from some, including Judd Apatow.