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Bill Cosby - 49 [VHS]

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"This life is very funny. I have to look at it that way, because if I became deadly serious, I would have to reconstruct myself. I'm 49 years old. It's a reality." - Bill Cosby: ...
Recorded live at the Chicago Theater in 1986, Bill Cosby shares the humor or achiving middle age in a 67-minute performance recorded exclusively for home video.

In this video, Cosby talks about how your body becomes more different as you grow older. He explains how you can't stop pains as easily as you could when you were younger. Cosby talks about a hilarious time when he had to get trifocals, and a very funny experience when Bill joined the navy. GET THIS VIDEO!
"I have a 38 inch waist. Not bad. When I look at myself in the mirror, I suck in, and say not bad. Turn sideways, suck in, not bad. Not bad... not really bad. I buy underpants. I wear jockey shorts. I buy a 34. Because they will stetch out to about 50. So, I say I would like jockey shorts. What size? 34. Oh, so would you like them gift-wrapped?" - Bill Cosby: 49
"At age 49, you're happy for what you were and apperciative for what you are." - William H. Cosby Jr.

We first watched this video 5 years ago, and I'm sure I've never laughed so hard in my life. Bill Cosby's observations of the aging process are so universal and so hilarious that we can all relate; we can all see something of ourselves in this video. I highly recommend it to anyone over the age of 30 especially.

I thought I would die laughing when I first watched "Bill Cosby - 49" about a dozen years ago! My husband and I enjoyed this so much that we ended up inviting friends to laugh with us at Cosby's antics during our 49th birthdays. Cosby is at his best as he relates his experiences with the indignities of growing older. Suddenly, age related struggles like memory glitches, and failing eyesight, became incredibly funny! It was particularly comforting to know that I am not alone in the aging process. Being a "Boomer," I'm surrounded by peers who are trying to deny that they are getting older. As Cosby says, "It's a fact." So, lets have some fun with it! Let's enjoy the humor in it! My only regret about this video is that, when I wanted a DVD copy for a friend's 49th birthday, I found that only used VHS tapes were available. And, those are copy protected. Come on! Somebody should put this on a DVD. I'm sure they'd make a mint! Boomer stuff usually does. Personally, I have many other friends who will soon turn 49 and neeeeeed their own copy of this hilarious video! It's great medicine for what "ages" you.

I watched this video in the 1990's with a friend, and we never laughed so hard in our lives! The "Cos" outdid himself with "49", and I have been looking for it for years. He talks about mid-life, and it is so true that it's hilarious!!!

Thanks so much for the SUPER FAST shipping!!! My item arrived in no time! And it was exactly as described! Thanks so much!

Cosby is the master humorist. Taking life and showcasing it in all its foolishness, flavored with his dry wit and observations, his shows are a continuous belly laugh. Claudia Newcorn - author of the award-winning fantasy, Crossover Crossover: Krisálys Chronicles of Féyree

Received all three tapes from different sellers as planned. All were in great condition as advertised. You guys did a great job. Thanks!!!

Watched it numerous times, but it was stolen in a move. I will buy it again when it comes available on a DVD. Don't understand why it hasn't since us aging boomers would buy it in a heartbeat! LOL. Guess Bill has enough money...

Bill Cosby:49. Classic Stand-Up Video. I wish this was on DVD,but we shall see if that ever happens. My favorite parts of this tape is Cosby reflecting on getting a new pair of glasses and "How did they know he was THE Bill Cosby". Buy this tape NOW!!!