Because the tradition continues to be reeling from the premature loss of life of late actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, TV One plans to honor him by airing two tribute marathons of The Cosby Present over the approaching weekend. The marathons will function extremely memorable episodes that highlighted Warner as Theo Huxtable and made him a family identify within the nation through the present’s eight-season run on NBC from 1984 to 1992.
The primary marathon will air on TV One Friday (July 25) starting at 6 p.m. ET. The second marathon will air Sunday (July 27) at midday ET. A few of the extra iconic episodes that includes Warner because the younger and precocious teenager embrace the pilot episode “Theo’s Financial Lesson,” the place Cliff Huxtable (Invoice Cosby) teaches Theo about dwelling as a working grownup with Monopoly cash, and “A Shirt Story” the place Theo enlists his sister Denise’s (Lisa Bonet) assist to re-create a “Gordon Gartrelle” shirt to hilarious outcomes.
“We mourn the passing of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, whose expertise left an iconic mark on tv and within the hearts of generations,” a press release from the community mentioned on Thursday (July 24). “From his breakout function as Theo Huxtable to his highly effective performances all through the years, his contributions to tradition will proceed to encourage. We prolong our heartfelt condolences to his household, pals, and followers world wide.”
Malcolm-Jamal Warner was on trip together with his spouse and 8-year-old daughter in Limon, Costa Rica. In line with reviews from Folks, he and his daughter had been struggling within the water whereas swimming, and surfers noticed the 2. They pulled 54-year-old Warner and his daughter to shore, and carried out 45 minutes of CPR on Warner to no avail. The Judicial Investigation Company (OJI) confirmed on Tuesday (July 22) that he handed away as a consequence of unintended asphyxiation by submersion.
Quite a few tributes have been shared within the wake of his passing, together with these from The Cosby Present castmates Invoice Cosby and Raven-Symone, who performed Olivia Kendall on the present. “Phrases can’t describe the ache and disappointment and shock that I really feel with the latest lack of MJW,” Raven mentioned within the audio clip posted to social media, additionally providing condolences to his spouse and youngster. “He was a giant brother, he was a beacon, he was probably the most multifaceted, gifted males. So mild.”
The Cosby Present may be seen on weekdays on TV One from 6 p.m. ET.
