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The Cosby Show: The Iceman Bricketh

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Russell learns of Vanessa's engagement through a friend who attends church with the Brickeys. The woman erroneously reports that Dabnis is 45 years old. Outraged, Russell and Clair's mother grill Dabnis when he and Vanessa come for a visit. He assures them that Russell's friend always gets him confused with his older brother. He informs the pair that he loves Vanessa and has a good job as head of maintenance. However, nothing he says seems to satisfy them. Vanessa constantly makes speeches about how happy she is, and vows to stand by Dabnis. The grandparents realize that Dabnis is a good man after watching him give Cliff some much-needed help with household repairs. After the whole family offers its blessing and inquires about the wedding date, Vanessa begins to panic. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Hugh O'Neill Courtney Flavin Adriana Trigiani

Director:: Carl Lauten

Stars:: Lisa Bonet (Denise Huxtable Kendall (seasons 1 - 3, 6 - 7, recurring seasons 4 - 5)); Joseph C. Phillips (Lt. Martin Kendall (seasons 6 - 7, recurring otherwise)); Geoffrey Owens (Elvin Tibideaux (seasons 4 - 8, recurring previously)); Sabrina Le Beauf (Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux (seasons 2 - 8, recurring previously)); Erika Alexander (Pam Tucker (seasons 7 - 8)); Raven-Symone (Olivia Kendall (seasons 6 - 8)); Tempestt Bledsoe (Vanessa Huxtable); Malcolm-Jamal Warner (Theodore Aloysius "Theo" Huxtable); Phylicia Rashad (Clair Olivia Hanks Huxtable); Keshia Knight Pulliam (Rudith Lillian "Rudy" Huxtable); Bill Cosby (Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable)

Recurring Role:: William Thomas Jr. (Dabnis Brickey); Ethel Ayler (Carrie Hanks); Earle Hyman (Russell Huxtable)

Goof: Dabnis says he oversees a crew of 10 in his maintenance dept at Lincoln. It's possible, but even though Lincoln doesn't have a very large campus, having only 10 employees in their maintenance department (even in 1991) seems like a low number. edit »
Vanessa says that Dabnis has cemented over the begonia bed. But cement is a simple mixture that is used to form concrete. edit »
Cliff and Clair had told Russell and Carrie that Dabnis was 29 years old before Dabnis arrived. But they grilled him anyway about being 45 years old. Wouldn't they believe their own children, respected professionals, over third-hand gossip from a stranger? edit »

This is Ethel Ayler's first appearance as Clair's mom, Carrie, since The March in season 3. edit »
Sabrina LeBeauf, Geoffrey Owens, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Raven-Symone and Erika Alexander do not appear in this episode. edit »

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The Iceman Bricketh
The Bottom Line: "Silly"
Claire mother and Cliff father make an fuss about Vanessa's engagement to an older guy! ...Continue »
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