The Cosby Show appeared on NBC from 1984 to 1992 becoming one of the most popular programs in the history of television. The Cosby Show depicted a close-knit and prosperous African-American family that dwelled in New York City. Dr. Heathcliff and Clair Huxtable were a happily married dual-profession couple with aspirations of raising their 5 children in an uplifting positive environment. The Cosby Show held TV s #1 slot for a record 5 consecutive years (1985 to 1990) and stayed in the Top 20 shows for all eight seasons it was on NBC.