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Bill Cosby's Getting A Netflix Exclusive Stand-Up Special, And We Couldn't Be Happier

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Bill Cosby's getting ready to prove that even at the less than ripe age of 77 years-young, he can still put a smile on your face like the rest of 'em. It was announced today that the comedic legend has landed a Netflix-exclusive stand-up special entitled Bill Cosby 77, that will put him amongst contemporary kings like Louis CK, John Mulaney, Aziz Ansari and more. While the video-on-demand giant's selection has been a bit lacking in the years past, it appears they'll be making at least and appeal to folks who still remember and cherish Himself or For Adults Only or any of his bonafide classics.

Those wondering whether the great still has it in him need not look further than that one time Cosby made an animated plea for The Roots to audition for him on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon late last year. Though a bit faded by the sands of time, he's still top-shelf no matter who you ask. Bill Cosby's 77 special will land on a computer near you on November 28th, just in time for Thanksgiving festivities, when you'll all just be huddled around your computers anyway. So keep your eyes and ears up folks, Bill's back and appears to be swinging once more. For your Friday wind-down, I've included a clip from Cosby's hilarious appearance on The Dick Cavett Show, where he recites the infamous "Blue Tips" account. Happy Friday, fam.