That was a totally different situation lol Denise got mouthy, and some times a stern talking too is all you need. Vanessa got the Clair Huxtable version of a curse out because she lied about her whereabouts and put herself in a bad situation.
@Tiffany Morgan What Vanessa did was far more dangerous. Sneaking off to another state to go to a concert. Notice during the episode when Vanessa got drunk, she pretty much got off easy. Her parents didn't punish her b/c of the hangover.
@@jfassettx123 yup when Claire and Ciff brought her home from Baltimore....Vanessa thought she was gonna have a night of #BigFun.......it turned out to be anything BUT that! And her interrogation to Vanessa....as scary as it was.....was made even scarier when she yelled, "Rudy.....GO TO BED!!!!" And the icing on the cake was when she yelled for Vanessa to do the same!
Trust me. There are kids who can behave and perform better than their parents who just old enough but not wise. My father was in the insurance line for 20 years but he never protected his life or his family. Most of his clients were rich people who has no idea of insurance protection. He workout financial plans for them, their family and business but completely forgot about his own family and kids. That 's alright. At least with his 20 years experience, expertise and knowledge, he could have at least educated his children about insurance products to prepare them for a secured financial future. He knows a lot but his knowledge was no use for his own family. Now you know the reason why, i don't look up to him.
I guess back in the '80s kids were a lot respectful of their parents and hardly said a word when they got in trouble for doing something they weren't supposed to
One of my favorite scenes ever! I loved seeing parents actually dealing with kids who needed PARENTS, not buddies. This is right up there with Vanessa and her buddies going to Baltimore to see The Wretched, and Claire's explosion. How many of us never got "Don't open your mouth!" "Answer me when I'm talking to you!" I hate for us to lose this show...I understand the problem...but, still...
+gerald geaf Yes, that's my other favorite moment on the show. When Vanessa lied and sneaked off to Baltimore; they come in at 5 AM. Claire's rant "Don't you talk back to me!" "Answer me when I talk to you, girl!!"...perfect Mom Moment. We all heard that in years past.
@@VideoFanatic02 of course it would be mild. In this one, Denise went to her parents, laid out her plan, suddenly had to deal with her parents' reservations, got a bit entitled, then Claire was able to bring her down a peg this way. Denise involved them the entire step of the way. Vanessa, on the other hand, lied to her parents, showed some incredibly bad judgement, and yet still didn't realize how severe what she did was when she tried to get them to punish her just so she could have it over with. Still, in either scenario, I hate to think what my mother (RIP) would have done. I'm 48 now and it still makes me shudder.
I love how Cliff asked if she wanted to go first. I think that really respectful in the husband wife dynamic. And I'm glad she went first because Claire laid it out
Damn! She was scary as hell and didn't even raise her voice. Me...I'd still be hollering at that child...That's the problem when a teen reaches 17 and 18. They no longer think they are kids or that they are still being raised. When they stop thinking that is when its time to knock them back down to size. Go Claire!!
Superb writing, and acting, but you never felt like you were watching a sit com, it seemed like it was a real family you were watching, they were so well directed, and the standards that Mr.Cosby set in place as for how he wanted the family to be viewed by the audience was nothing short of perfect.
And that is how you stand your ground as a Parent. Claire did good because after putting missy in check, my hand would suddenly go in a swatting motion.
I agree. Sure the kids at some point were irresponsible, careless, rebellious, lied one way or anther. But the one thing they NEVER did was talk back and disrespect their parents. They all knew that when their parents talked, they meant business, and there was no sugar coating or room for talking back.
I love Denise’s “mhm” it’s rude, dismissive, and very realistic of snotty teens .Lisa Bonet really made Denise feel real while being the flakey bohemian cliche
I LOVE CLAIR ON THIS~..... I STARTED ACTING THIS WAY... BUT MY DAD who is a veteran of desert storm when he got home, he set me straight... I'm 42 now I'm grateful what he did.. put me in my place.. we need more this~ SO I HAD a baby almost 2 yrs ago.. n hubby / I are doing it this way.. HE IS military vet~ ALSO
I was a brat too...and I think we all go through our brat phase when we think we know everything and are retroactively grateful when our parents set us straight and put us in our place.
Whew! I remember this episode so well. Nothing has been as good as the Cosby show since, by design I'm sure. I miss it. Claire's acting was underrated.
Thank you guys for the great responses! My mom was JUST LIKE THAT! we need more of that today. Jails overflowing because kids aren't taught that there are boundaries. " if you don't like life here, take yo check and hit it!!!
Truly useful and excellent demonstration of parenting, and it came from a sitcom. I might be using it myself someday. Child psychologist will always have their place but Claire Huxtable had a certain wisdom that no advanced degree could bring anyone.
If you're surprised at the difference in how Claire addresses Denise and Saundra and she addresses Vanessa, Theo and Rudy you have to take in account that Saundra and Denise were older, Vanessa gave Claire the most grief and tried her the most, Theo was the only boy and Rudy didn't really do these levels of 'trying' her parents.
Rudy had seen her siblings not get away with things so knew she wouldn't either. Also she seemed to be the one who learnt from her mistakes like the time she took part in a drinking game where everyone became ill, knew she would be in trouble for drinking but still called her parents for help.
This scene was just priceless. My parents would've said something similar. I wonder where Denise got all that money from though. Allowance or as gifts probably.
+Arthur Mccalla Cliff and Clair started trust funds for all of their kids. The Huxtables (being a doctor and lawyer) had the luxury to do such a thing.
+gerald geaf depends where you live. The Huxtables were an OB/GYN and a corporate lawyer in NYC, specifically Brooklyn Heights, a very affluent neighborhood. Even today, those two professions in a big city will make you a lot of dough.
rique stringer Melanin deficient white folks?? Who do you think wrote that show? Most of the writers, producers, directors and fans of that show were white Stop being so racist.
Cosby and Rashad had heavy influences on the script. If Cosby didn't approve of the script, it didn't get done. Also, the scripts had to pass the muster of a black psychiatrist, Dr. Alvin Pouissant, a close friend of Cosby.
I agree I love how Claire sets Denise stright. it's the Same old thing Kids allways think they know better then the Parents. not realizeing most Parents have been there done that before their child was born. so they have been in that situation before same cycle generation after Generation.
I pretty much grew up watching Cosby Show, and never realized what a great actress Lisa Bonet is. I like her energy a lot, and you never catch her acting.
That little thing Denise keeps saying under her breath as Clair is talking to her would've got me knocked to floor twice while I was still on it. My mama would've forgot all about her speech and spoke to me thru a busted lip. Denise was very disrespectful in this scene. I think she was mad about somethin in real life and brought it to work.
"She was mad about something and brought it to work" hunh She was in character. Denise (not Lisa Bonet) was mad cuz she didnt get her way. She gave attitude as teens tend to do. It was written for her to have an attitude. She stopped once Claire gave that last line. Having said that in that time, that kinda backtalk would have made me lose my teeth but this was a family show lol
As much as I enjoyed the Cosby Show - what upsets me is none of the kids weren't that interested in pushing themselves to better their education to be a professional? Some felt a bit entitled to do as they wanted. Too much money being given can cause this attitude.
She could play a high school teacher who straightens out people. Teach young men and women to be respectful. It would be an excellent spin off. If the lady is still interested and if she still has that fire.
she said that with such grace. It was smooth.
Eugene Lim as asked Zay.
I'm surprised Claire did that in such a calm tone. I mean wow. She didn't yell or fly off the handle. But those words still stung like bees.
inside herself she was probably like the towering inferno - but just holding back!
It really sinks deeper in when you're calm. I learned that in a job training/customer service course.
Vanessa wasn't as lucky.......when she got home from them picking her up from Baltimore, MD her mama laid into her for having "BIG FUN"
That was a totally different situation lol Denise got mouthy, and some times a stern talking too is all you need. Vanessa got the Clair Huxtable version of a curse out because she lied about her whereabouts and put herself in a bad situation.
@Tiffany Morgan
What Vanessa did was far more dangerous. Sneaking off to another state to go to a concert. Notice during the episode when Vanessa got drunk, she pretty much got off easy. Her parents didn't punish her b/c of the hangover.
The amount of times Denise kept mumbling that “mmhm”, I was afraid for her. 😂. Go Claire!
i said the same thing 😭😭😭 i woulda got slapped around the 2nd mhmm
After two, that would have been it.
Mom: -slap- Did it hurt?
Me: Mmhmmmmm🥴 💫 💫💫
somthn bout that mhmm tone. no maam!
"If you EVER take this attitude with us again, you can take whatever is in that bank account of yours and go DISCOVER America"!!! Priceless!!!!
Denise had a lot of nerve talking to her parents like that. 😳
Wrrd and I don’t get it
“…and go disCUVAH…America.”
and claire got her correct quick. those eyes while she was talking👊
Masterpiece. Whoever wrote that line should at least replace kamala harris
I love how Claire scolded the kids, always with sternness, wit and a smile on her face 😍
Only one she didn't do that with was Vanessa. She tested her gangsta forreal.
jfassettx123 yes, Vanessa always tried Claire
Another Whitney Houston
@@jfassettx123 yup when Claire and Ciff brought her home from Baltimore....Vanessa thought she was gonna have a night of #BigFun.......it turned out to be anything BUT that! And her interrogation to Vanessa....as scary as it was.....was made even scarier when she yelled, "Rudy.....GO TO BED!!!!" And the icing on the cake was when she yelled for Vanessa to do the same!
Absolutely. Very mild but much to think about. What a such wonderful woman ?
Claire Huxtable and her snapbacks are everything! Lol. Best mother on television by far.
Denise is at that age where kids think they know better than their parents do.
Alexander Edward Pytko She became a privileged little shit, and Clair had to knock her down a peg.
@420 Everyday Did you not hear the conversation?
Even more so, did you not watch the show? She was always asking for things and making rash decisions.
Trust me. There are kids who can behave and perform better than their parents who just old enough but not wise. My father was in the insurance line for 20 years but he never protected his life or his family. Most of his clients were rich people who has no idea of insurance protection. He workout financial plans for them, their family and business but completely forgot about his own family and kids. That 's alright. At least with his 20 years experience, expertise and knowledge, he could have at least educated his children about insurance products to prepare them for a secured financial future. He knows a lot but his knowledge was no use for his own family. Now you know the reason why, i don't look up to him.
To quote Sophia from the Goldon Girls 'kids! they get to 50 and think they know everything'
@K.A. Sharmella You'll notice there was no caveat given to "Honor your father and mother."
That lecture sounded like a warning, growling hiss communicated from a lioness to her wayward cub. Love it!! Go, Claire!
Lisa Bonet was such a talented teenager.. It all flows so naturally. You never catch her acting.
very true
In retrospect she probably wasn’t acting.
Fact
I love her acting. Her talent flows naturally because she is very relaxed and at ease being on camera.
I really like her energy. There’s something about her i can’t put my finger on, that i really really like nevertheless.
CLAIRE HUXTABLE is the business! The BEST MOM in television history.
Did you see the episode where Vanessa and her friends went to see The Retched? If I were Denise, I'd be VERY thankful not to be in my sister's shoes.
Roseanne was way cooler.
I guess back in the '80s kids were a lot respectful of their parents and hardly said a word when they got in trouble for doing something they weren't supposed to
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Agreed
Clair was the best at checking her kids and at the same time supporting them.
One of my favorite scenes ever! I loved seeing parents actually dealing with kids who needed PARENTS, not buddies. This is right up there with Vanessa and her buddies going to Baltimore to see The Wretched, and Claire's explosion.
How many of us never got "Don't open your mouth!" "Answer me when I'm talking to you!"
I hate for us to lose this show...I understand the problem...but, still...
+cards0486 It isnt "Asnwer me when I am talking to you" but Dont answer me when I ask you a question. Mothers are terrific when they are switched on
+gerald geaf Yes, that's my other favorite moment on the show. When Vanessa lied and sneaked off to Baltimore; they come in at 5 AM. Claire's rant "Don't you talk back to me!" "Answer me when I talk to you, girl!!"...perfect Mom Moment. We all heard that in years past.
Actually this is mild compared to how angry Clair got at Vanessa on "Night of the Wretched."
@@VideoFanatic02 of course it would be mild. In this one, Denise went to her parents, laid out her plan, suddenly had to deal with her parents' reservations, got a bit entitled, then Claire was able to bring her down a peg this way. Denise involved them the entire step of the way. Vanessa, on the other hand, lied to her parents, showed some incredibly bad judgement, and yet still didn't realize how severe what she did was when she tried to get them to punish her just so she could have it over with. Still, in either scenario, I hate to think what my mother (RIP) would have done. I'm 48 now and it still makes me shudder.
@@VideoFanatic02 yup.....betcha Vaneesa won't try to go have #BIGFUN after that night!
Best line by a parent...ever!!!
I FREAKIN love mama Clair!!
ashlee taylor perfect name for the show I was talking about Momma Claire.
I love how Cliff asked if she wanted to go first. I think that really respectful in the husband wife dynamic. And I'm glad she went first because Claire laid it out
My FAVORITE SCENE!!...I love how Claire set Denise straight! Need more parents like that today. Thanks for posting the clip.
Claire is fine as hell. Beautiful, strong-willed and intelligent.
Damn! She was scary as hell and didn't even raise her voice. Me...I'd still be hollering at that child...That's the problem when a teen reaches 17 and 18. They no longer think they are kids or that they are still being raised. When they stop thinking that is when its time to knock them back down to size. Go Claire!!
Thank you Clair!! let her know there is only ONE woman in that house!
The HNIC
The most powerful statement ever on this show.
This was one of the most assertive yet graceful responses from parent to child I’ve ever seen. Class of act of a show.
She got her right together
Claire was kinda mean in this scene agree?
+Jerome Holloman no
+Dennis Makarov yes she was boo
All THE WAY together, lol.
Jerome Holloman No.....just real
It goes to show that Vanessa wasn't the only one in the Huxtable family who gets words of wisdom from Clair.
It's like she inspired rihanna's look damn it !!!!
Clair speech was flawless
Best line in the entire series. Mrs. Huxtable
Superb writing, and acting, but you never felt like you were watching a sit com, it seemed like it was a real family you were watching, they were so well directed, and the standards that Mr.Cosby set in place as for how he wanted the family to be viewed by the audience was nothing short of perfect.
Now that is a mum! Women take note!
And that is how you stand your ground as a Parent. Claire did good because after putting missy in check, my hand would suddenly go in a swatting motion.
I agree. Sure the kids at some point were irresponsible, careless, rebellious, lied one way or anther. But the one thing they NEVER did was talk back and disrespect their parents. They all knew that when their parents talked, they meant business, and there was no sugar coating or room for talking back.
I like the "discover America" part😂🤣👍🏼👍🏼
I love how close Denise and Theo were
It was mainly in the earlier seasons when they were both teens. Vanessa was close with Rudy.
"And you better remember that young lady."
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I love Denise’s “mhm” it’s rude, dismissive, and very realistic of snotty teens .Lisa Bonet really made Denise feel real while being the flakey bohemian cliche
Claire-great parenting-way to go Girl
Luv the cool and witty style that Claire assumes her motherin' responsabilities! 5 stars, thanx for sharin' tonystheclick!
love phylicia's eyebrow flaire and fast talking
LOL!! YEAH!!! Now THAT is what I call PARENTING!! :-)
She's the main disciplinarian of the children. Of course, Cliff does it at times too.
this is nowhere near the brutality faced by vanessa when she dared to go to Baltimore to see the WRETCHED
Cliff always had to check in with Claire first.
I LOVE CLAIR ON THIS~..... I STARTED ACTING THIS WAY... BUT MY DAD who is a veteran of desert storm when he got home, he set me straight... I'm 42 now I'm grateful what he did.. put me in my place.. we need more this~ SO I HAD a baby almost 2 yrs ago.. n hubby / I are doing it this way.. HE IS military vet~ ALSO
I was a brat too...and I think we all go through our brat phase when we think we know everything and are retroactively grateful when our parents set us straight and put us in our place.
Damn Claire read her for filth!
Hon, we don't speak Wals-Mart up in here.
AUNTIE gave her the BUSINESS!!!😂😂
Whew! I remember this episode so well. Nothing has been as good as the Cosby show since, by design I'm sure. I miss it. Claire's acting was underrated.
Thank you guys for the great responses! My mom was JUST LIKE THAT! we need more of that today. Jails overflowing because kids aren't taught that there are boundaries. " if you don't like life here, take yo check and hit it!!!
Good Lord.. Clair just shut Denise down.....
This is my favorite scene of all time it’s so funny and very entertaining
I LOVE CLAIRE!!!! and i have a new personal slogan...'i'm so good at it, half of the time you don't even know i'm doing it!' haha!
Truly useful and excellent demonstration of parenting, and it came from a sitcom. I might be using it myself someday. Child psychologist will always have their place but Claire Huxtable had a certain wisdom that no advanced degree could bring anyone.
She’s brilliant. Love her!
cliff huxtable’s sweaters were 🔥🔥
If you're surprised at the difference in how Claire addresses Denise and Saundra and she addresses Vanessa, Theo and Rudy you have to take in account that Saundra and Denise were older, Vanessa gave Claire the most grief and tried her the most, Theo was the only boy and Rudy didn't really do these levels of 'trying' her parents.
Rudy had seen her siblings not get away with things so knew she wouldn't either. Also she seemed to be the one who learnt from her mistakes like the time she took part in a drinking game where everyone became ill, knew she would be in trouble for drinking but still called her parents for help.
Look at that. A parent standing up to their child! What a novel idea.
Never appreciated this show. Phylicia DID THAT! She bloody well DID that! Her acting as Claire was pure perfection. Model parenting for sure!
damn!!!! OWNED!!!
Tell'er Caire!!!! Tell'er!!!!!
Hahaha Claire is no joke
This scene was just priceless. My parents would've said something similar. I wonder where Denise got all that money from though. Allowance or as gifts probably.
+Arthur Mccalla Cliff and Clair started trust funds for all of their kids. The Huxtables (being a doctor and lawyer) had the luxury to do such a thing.
musicaltheatergeek79 Oh okay. I kinda figured that lol
+musicaltheatergeek79 Being doctor and lawyer in the 80's had that luxury. Today,not so much
+gerald geaf depends where you live. The Huxtables were an OB/GYN and a corporate lawyer in NYC, specifically Brooklyn Heights, a very affluent neighborhood. Even today, those two professions in a big city will make you a lot of dough.
musicaltheatergeek79 Not to mention that because of inflation, money was worth more then compared to now.
Claire don't play that!
mrs huxtable read denise to filth! YASSS
"you can take whatever is in that bank account of yours and go Discover America"
BARS
I just love Claire's reads
Absolutely wonderful!!
I have to admit I love this.. I even had the "tude" growing up.. I learned quick though & it's how I was raised to show respect.
rique stringer Melanin deficient white folks?? Who do you think wrote that show? Most of the writers, producers, directors and fans of that show were white Stop being so racist.
Cosby and Rashad had heavy influences on the script. If Cosby didn't approve of the script, it didn't get done. Also, the scripts had to pass the muster of a black psychiatrist, Dr. Alvin Pouissant, a close friend of Cosby.
Bloody hell, she's just like my mom. XD
Love Teen Years...said no one! LOL!
When parents were not afraid to parent!
I agree I love how Claire sets Denise stright. it's the Same old thing Kids allways think they know better then the Parents. not realizeing most Parents have been there done that before their child was born. so they have been in that situation before same cycle generation after Generation.
I like how the parents addressed this
I pretty much grew up watching Cosby Show, and never realized what a great actress Lisa Bonet is. I like her energy a lot, and you never catch her acting.
This would be a completely different scene if it was Tanya and Rochelle from Everybody hates Chris.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
YYYYYYYEEEEEESSSSSS!!!!!!!
Clair Huxtable FTW!!!
This is the best family show ever created
Cliff should of went first because Claire ended that discussion
Kudos Claire Huxtable that's telling her. My advice is to NEVER EVER mess with her!!
That's a Mother from a different time something that doesn't exist in today's world Much love and the utmost respect to the fullest Ms.Rashad ❤🧡💛💚
wow! claire serious lol love her ! this is what a mother shud b like ! ppl take note love zhe way she handled it
ICONIC
I love how she handle any situation
Yes, it’s her money, but it’s her parents who know what they’re talking about and will keep her from being cheated and/or buying a bad car
Now that's a G-Check.
Those "Mhmm"s woulda been slapped in my house.
IJS I wish I would've THOUGHT about taking that tone with my mom. I thought I was the only one that noticed the mhmmms lol
Mama Clair don’t even have to yell it’s all in her eyes hell yea I’m gonna said yes ma’am
They loved us as kids but taught the kids growing up back then.
That hairstyle is fabulous 😍
Simply Beautiful!
Damn. I Remember being in elementary school watching this show and had a big crush on Clair.
Yasss Claire!!!
Bars
hahaahah
Yep. Good parents do good things for their kids. It takes kids becoming adults and working on their own to truly understand that.
I love it! Take that! I wish I could be as cool as Clair!
That little thing Denise keeps saying under her breath as Clair is talking to her would've got me knocked to floor twice while I was still on it. My mama would've forgot all about her speech and spoke to me thru a busted lip. Denise was very disrespectful in this scene. I think she was mad about somethin in real life and brought it to work.
TeenMomTo baby.J yesssss💯💯💯 she just dont kno
"She was mad about something and brought it to work" hunh
She was in character. Denise (not Lisa Bonet) was mad cuz she didnt get her way. She gave attitude as teens tend to do. It was written for her to have an attitude. She stopped once Claire gave that last line.
Having said that in that time, that kinda backtalk would have made me lose my teeth but this was a family show lol
Love this show
As much as I enjoyed the Cosby Show - what upsets me is none of the kids weren't that interested in pushing themselves to better their education to be a professional? Some felt a bit entitled to do as they wanted. Too much money being given can cause this attitude.
Classy Shade 101
Seriously thought that said End of Life at the end at first.
I love Claire
Love it! I love it, love it, love it!
She could play a high school teacher who straightens out people. Teach young men and women to be respectful. It would be an excellent spin off. If the lady is still interested and if she still has that fire.
She seemed as if she could be a lawyer in real life. She seemed smart enough.
I think my mouth would have gave out mid statement just cause it knew better. Or i got punched
😂😂😂
Freeze on "end of file"
😂
This just goes to show you how wrong it can be for you to act grown too soon
So good