Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint, a psychiatrist and author ... the model for disgraced actor Bill Cosby’s defining role on The Cosby Show as Heathcliff “Cliff” Huxtable, a role which earned Cosby ...

Alvin F. Poussaint, a psychiatrist and author ... mental health and as script adviser for the popular sitcom “The Cosby Show,” died Feb. 24 at his home in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

Professor of Psychiatry and Associate Dean for Student Affairs at the Medical School Alvin F. Poussaint joined Bill Cosby to develop the show and consulted on almost every episode during the show ...

Alvin F. Poussaint, a psychiatrist and author ... on mental health and as script adviser for the popular sitcom “The Cosby Show,” died Feb. 24 at his home in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

In our first hour, we'll speak with comedian Bill Cosby and Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Alvin Poussaint. Three years ago, Bill Cosby made what became a controversial speech that placed problems ...

The Cosby Show' sent a strong message to black America ... He hired Harvard psychiatrist Alvin Poussaint to provide insights into child psychology. He incorporated elements of African jazz and ...

Cosby and Dr. Alvin Poussaint, of Harvard Medical School ... Before we talk about the premiere of "The Cosby Show," which came 30 years ago this month, let's remember what was competing for ...

Ray Suarez discusses Cosby's controversial comments with Dr. Alvin Poussaint, a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, and Ta-Nehisi Coates, a writer for the Village Voice. Entertainer Bill Cosby ...

By Clay Risen Alvin F. Poussaint ... the model for Dr. Cliff Huxtable on Bill Cosby’s sitcom “The Cosby Show.” He repeatedly denied being Mr. Cosby’s inspiration, but he certainly was ...