“He’s 85 years old. I don’t know a lot of 85-year-old comedians on tour, especially with his history.”
said he won’t be interested in seeing Cosby perform on stage. Last month, Bill Cosby suggested in a radio interview that he was eyeing a return to comedy stages across the country by way of a 2023 tour. “It’s clear to me that there are people around Bill Cosby who feel the need to keep his name in the press,” said Bell while speaking at the Sundance Film Festival.
Bell’s award-winning, four part documentary series explored the life and crimes of the legendary comedian, examining his irrefutable influence against the backdrop of roughly 60 women alleging that Cosby had drugged, groped, or raped them. “I know that my name is forever going to be tied to Bill Cosby because of this project, and I’m proud of the work put into it and I stand by it, but I won’t be buying tickets if he goes on tour,” Bell added.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How W. Kamau Bell Feels About Bill Cosby’s Announced Return to Stand-Up StageIn Park City for the Sundance Film Festival, the 'We Need to Talk About Cosby' creator offers his take on the proposed tour: 'I don't know a lot of 85-year-old comedians on tour, especially with his history.'
Read more »
George Clooney Recalls Having Bell's Palsy as a TeenagerBell's palsy causes sudden weakness in the muscles on one side of the face. Clooney said he suffered from the condition in high school.
Read more »
Bassist on Bassist Q&A: Kinseli Baricuatro and Marcus BellBassists TheYoungMarcus and KinseliJazz on powering the scene's rhythm section, fueled by lip gloss and tequila cranberries.
Read more »
Shakira reacts after ex Gerard Piqué goes public with Clara Chia MartiThe retired soccer star, who seems to have inspired the singer’s scathing breakup anthem, just went Instagram-official with his new girlfriend.
Read more »
Nancy Pelosi reacts to newly released video of attack on husbandRep. Nancy Pelosi spoke to reporters after several video and audio clips from the night of the attack on her husband at their San Francisco home were released Friday.
Read more »
Prolific Teen Titans Writer Reacts To DC Titans CancellationTeen Titans comics writer Marv Wolfman reacts to Titans being cancelled. 'I'm so sorry to hear that HBO's Titans is coming to an end. This season really rocked. A big thank you to the cast and crew for taking such good care of George and my babies.'
Read more »