Malcolm-Jamal Warner on Music, the Cosby Show, Malcolm + Eddie and What He Hates About Acting

[@rebekahweber2413]

On the Cosby Show, when his character finally was diagnosed with Dyslexia, so many kids got help at school after that. Thank you, Malcolm, for doing such a great job.

[@rockabye_baby187]

@@rebekahweber2413 right yet another INTENTION OF THE SHOW that gets lost due to the stuff behind the scenes that went on.

[@MoniqueFortier-ie5vq]

My oldest brother was one of those kids . I remember us all watching it that night and my mom asking him, “do you feel like that?” It was the first time I saw him cry. I guess he finally felt understood and seen. Aside from Cosby being a monster, the show is cultural history

[@BlackGirlMarvel]

I didn't know that existed until this show. It made me more mindful, as a kid, to other kids limitations. I used to get annoyed as a kid and that changed after that episode.

[@ieronymos9265]

@MoniqueFortier-ie5vq, a “monster”??

[@MoniqueFortier-ie5vq]

@@ieronymos9265 yes.

[@ompiba]

The revelations about Cosby are still saddening but this series brought positive energies to people (Black especially) all around the world. For us Black people growing up in Europe for instance, they inspired and represented us. My 12 yo kid and me still watch it❤❤️❤️❤️

[@Keepit100-t6c]

I am glad that you still have maintained a mature perspective. You still watch the sitcom regardless of who Bill Cosby is or was. You have separated the art from the individual.

[@lejonsifford3493]

Not guilty

[@FasterFaster196]

B​@@lejonsifford3493 Guilty all the way to the ground.

[@GodKingjafirah]

Its still the greatest show on tv.

[@ompiba]

@@Keepit100-t6c I don't know if it's mature. I will never watch Polanski's work, I don't listen to Rkelly anymore and I have stopped watching Woody Allen's movies. Cosby show was just so important...

[@Kashimana]

Malcolm on the resident was Chef’s kiss. I liked the ensemble but when he came on I was like now we cooking!

[@athompson4040]

I appreciate Bill Cosby for showing black Americans in the correct light. Prior to the Cosby Show, it seemed as though "the powers that be" did not care about showing black Americans in a positive light. Cosby may have made some jacked up personal choices in his life, but his bringing the positivity of an American family (that wasn't caucasian) to national and international television, was beyond awesome and was needed. I will always appreciate him for doing that.

[@SpeakSteph]

More than 30 years later, he still refers to him as Mr. Cosby. That speaks volumes! 🙌🏼

[@danyeleturner1573]

Why is this just popping up on my timeline after a year? However I’ve never heard of this interviewer but OMG what a dope professional interview. This is real journalism at its best as I must say. This is how you bring out the person in the interview and not trashy questions as to start feuds and discord among other people because of what was said or ask. I am in AWE!

[@MissSweetiePie22]

SAME! I had no idea Toure had a show

[@eddiecoleman1504]

Malcolm has always been a solid dude. It’s been dope watching him evolve on and off the screen. 👊🏽

[@magonesteele4943]

The show is still legendary! I love how he still says Mr. Cosby, showing respect. ❤

[@missromiea]

I grew up watching the Crosby show. I had a chance to meet Phylicia Rashad & Debbie Allen & Keshia Knight-Pulliam several times a child & teen. I love the fact that Malcolm is still successful & was not a Hollywood kid. The Cosby's carried themselves with dignity. They weren't in the news. That's what we looked up to.

[@arfriedman4577]

Cosby is a rapist and it was proven. Hed still be in jail if it wasnt for a legal issue violated.

[@ericatori]

There’s something so special about this talk.. I grew up watching the Cosby show and seen that I could be someone great through it. After hearing about the Bill Cosby drama,I felt devastated. Malcolm, Thank you for stepping up and speaking well of what the show did give us, its legacy is more than the flaws of him. We can still be proud of it , what it gave us and who we are ❤ Also, you still fine;)!!!

[@Moonbeingstrandedonearth50]

I love his presence, I know he's married and a father, I respect his career choices, and I am a fan of Malcolm Jamal Warner. Period.😊

[@blove1320]

I got the opportunity to hangout with Malcolm as we were in the wedding of a mutual friend. I was asked to drive around with Malcolm, and it was funny watching people reaction when we would stop in some of the local places. And yes, the way he's portraying himself here, was exactly how he was then. We had our lunch comped at this restaurant, and him talking to people at this department store we went into. He was definitely fun to hangout with.

[@_ReginaPhalange]

​@@blove1320When?

[@TremellluvYah]

He's really cool. I really like him on The Resident. He very intelligent as well. I enjoyed this interview.

[@harlembeloved7052]

The Cosby Show gave us a clear picture of what family is supposed to be .

[@reneer193]

The Gordon Gartrell episode is a classic and all time favorite episode of this show.

[@a.sam.2976]

Favorite scene on the Cosby Show: Dr. Huxtable tells his son, Theo, " That was the stupidest thing I ever heard, no wonder you always get 'D's' in everything!". Just when people thought it would be a tender Father/Son moment.

[@RonsterDC]

Yessssss! ❤

[@kamaliwilliams3215]

I do remember that scene. Hilarious!

[@standard_anomaly4948]

I am soooo glad the Cosby show is on Hulu. I still watch the episodes over and over❤❤❤❤

[@rebekahweber2413]

I was cheering for Theo when they finally figured out he was dyslexic. Redemption. He learned a different way. He was not stupid. Misunderstood. So many kids got help at school after that episode.

[@ricardocraig4914]

Classic

[@GregoryHarrisSr]

Happy too see the young man has grown up to be a good human being. Much respect.

[@chubaby2113]

So has no one seen his character on the resident? This man was Emaculant. He was great he was strong. He played a man's man. This specific actor held my attention through every scene. He needs to be in more

[@stantonfleming365]

The vulnerability thing reminds me of the Good Times episode where JJ got shot and James went to the arraignment of the person who shot him. That scene where the person who shot him was in tears and James was also in tears for that person is something we must all remember. And this was in the 70s. People tend to sometimes forget that Good Times also had that. Still love the dynomite but there was also that.

[@yopauly580]

🔥

[@HighVibe001]

❤

[@jasonstevens3071]

1:03:10 - I love how Toure allows Malcom to think after being asked a question. He's very comfortable with the silence. That's the mark of journalistic maturity and having a thorough understanding of the interview process. I remember once Kanye was being interviewed by Harvey from TMZ, and Harvey asked him a serious question. Kanye paused to think, and it went like this: Harvey: Do you want me to repeat? Kanye: No. Harvey: Why don't we do this? Let's take a quick break... Kanye: No, we're not going to Jimmy Kimmel the situation. Harvey: No, we're going to come right back. Kanye: No, we're NOT going to come right back. We're going to give me time to think. You asked me a serious question, and I'm going to take some time to think about my answer. I thought that was impressive that Kanye had the presence of mind to think this way even on the fly. I was also disappointed in Harvey trying to rush him. There is nothing wrong with a bit of silence. But Toure doesn't do Malcom like that. He's a true journalist. Kanye Short: kzbin.infoB-GwH4THMBc

[@gheechiedan9299]

Much respect to my man Malcolm's PARENTS and to him for somehow avoiding all the traps and setups of the hollyweird system!😀👍🏾

[@jasonb7812]

I wonder if working in New York helped.

[@nonyony]

His mother is a great person‼️

[@SheBytes2]

Named after Malcom X and Ahmad Jamal. Respect 🙏

[@ScientificAllah7]

Ayo Life is deep remember when I was young as a 80’s baby thought theo was a herb but now in my 40’s this is who I should had tried to emulate!!!!!! Much Respect to Brother Malcolm!!!

[@DJsquish404]

I enjoyed Malcom. He is so iconic for Gen X .

[@bougie-nel362]

Great interview. Ive always loved MJW, I grew up watching him, so watching him on The Resident doing a totally different aura is amazing. Hes one of my favorite people to watch on tv, its guaranteed to be good tv.

[@Kashimana]

Theo was my first sitcom crush! Glad for the show in spite of Bill Cosby now. I still think the content of the show still stands.

[@_AmikaC_]

Yeah they shoulda never taken it off air. That situation had NOTHING to do with the show. And it was a wholesome, relatable, topnotch, BLACK sitcom!!!!

[@arfriedman4577]

My parents told me Bill Cosby said bad things about other races and religions since the late 1960s. I believe it was Bill's interviews and stand up shows.

[@Kashimana]

@@arfriedman4577 are you talking about in the show or his standup? Comedians standup don't age well because they usually capture a time that it was made. I'm sure some episodes might have a disclaimer on them now just like DIsney does on some of their stuff.

[@arfriedman4577]

@@KashimanaI believe it was Bills interviews and live shows.

[@johnathanedwards5013]

@@_AmikaC_yes, people act like can’t separate the actor from the character!

[@ANMbornagain]

The Cosby was and is the best show on television. The casting was phenomenal, acting was top-notch, script, writers….Best show ever! Wish it was still easily accessible on tv. It has impacted so many lives and still affects me today. This show is legendary! All actors on the show were phenomenal! So gifted! Minus all the profanity great interview! Love to hear Malcolm talk about his experience playing Theo on this epic show! Bill Cosby is a genius in spite of his personal failures!

[@Ivy94F]

Not just that, but it introduced so many legends to a new generation.

[@TheRmjr]

Agreed, minus the profanity, great interview

[@be28ans]

The Cosby Show was the best show back then

[@carltontaylor8517]

Going to have BIG fun in Baltimore with The Wrectched !!

[@laurynnicoleking]

This interview was wonderful. I agree, his role on the resident is one of my favorites, I wish we got his love story with Dr. Mina. Malcolm is a legend! 🥰

[@leilanime]

I loved this interview. Malcolm is a class act in real life🎉❤

[@a4realbrotha50]

Yo out of all the "child actors" we never heard or saw images of Malcolm acting a fool during his rise to stardom, dude was grounded at that young age. Yeah, I never felt like "Theo" was an Oreo or a "Tom"

[@Kashimana]

true but we also didn't have cellphones back then.

[@rellgreen6558]

​@@Kashimanawe had paparazzi

[@isaacmartinez-ui7fz]

I wish there was a show like that on TV now

[@nmarieray]

Literally my fav male actor ever!!🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@MZAWESOMEFORLIFERID]

It truly breaks my heart that what they want our young generation of black youth to only be thugs and prostitutes who take drugs to escape the reality that they have contributed to. I hate that theirs no shows like the Cosby show that doesn't do the usual stereotypes and push negative lifestyles. We talk about it and we complain but we haven't done anything to change it. If Zeus can promote grown women fighting half naked why haven't we created an app with wholesome shows promoting positive black families who are middle class hard working and educated. That why I will watch the Cosby show and A different world for the rest of my life because it was just that good. ❤❤❤ Each character is so relatable.

[@gheechiedan9299]

What a FANTASTIC interview ! Thank you sooo much ! 😀👍🏾

[@goldenlifelove7251]

He's sooooo handsome!!!!!

[@samushunter0048]

I heard Malcolm's latest album and it is really good. Well done!

[@thegodrashidi]

Super dope interview.🔥🔥🔥

[@TSidez]

I enjoyed listening to this interview. Great job Toure.

[@Horsesagacious1234]

This interview is amazing. The respect he has for Mr. Cosby is beautiful. I loved Malcom and Eddie! I never would have guessed they didn't get along. But knowing Bill and Richard's history, I understand how they could bump heads.

[@Mr.TeETH78]

What a great dude and a great interview!

[@phillykat36]

Phenomenal interview. Toure is definitely doing us and himself proud.

[@pitpride1220]

Great interview!

[@dshev119]

… that Gordon Cartell shirt tho’ 😁

[@Bajanpocah]

Classic!

[@jetta.silence6356]

Omg that black and gold mess!!!

[@TheVelvetLoungeLife]

😮😮😮😮 I am a former Cosby Show alum. I played one of Vanessa's (Tempest) friends. I recall the look Malcolm gave me when he thought I was going to go off somewhere with creepy ass Bill. I had the 411 on Bill just from my intuition and how he was holding me too tight and too close as we were taking a promotional photograph. I remember thinking I'm never going to receive this photograph because I just didn't feel comfortable in it. However, it was mailed to me maybe a month later and you can see the look on my face. I recall Mrs Ruth Westheimer offering me a black car service to the train station versus the transportation he was offering. Approximately 2 months later all the s*** started hitting the fan. I think many knew something was up back then. By the way, Malcolm was very kind but as most kids are you can tell that what happens in the house stays in the house. Kaufman Astoria Queens was a nice vibe because it was the real deal.

[@JuanTomlinson472]

Okay Malcolm-Jamal Warner doesn't age apparently

[@Kittyjingles28]

As some one who grew up with his Theo, oh no he does age, but just oh so beautifully. Cosby aside I absolutely loved him as the head strong surgeon on the show 'the resident', his character's name escapes me. He begins as an up his own ass jerk, but his turn around feels so good.

[@walterclark3198]

This is a great interview.

[@rustecohle591]

I remember him headlining St.Lucia Jazz festival back in the day. Very cool guy.

[@radioraheem1555]

So glad to see that Theo is doing well

[@geraldfields3610]

Great interview

[@bethelighttv6105]

Sooo good! Thank you for sharing!💛

[@BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld]

33:30 I ❤ his crazy character on The Resident. He was so in love with his mentee. I knew that would not last.

[@melvinpruitt3907]

Brother Tour'e, you should personally do a piece on Fredrick Douglas 🙏🏾

[@submissiveproviderstboth9485]

Yes and I hope he covers how terrible he was to his first wife💔

[@Horsesagacious1234]

Their prayer is how they were able to get through amazing episodes.

[@Eth-j2l]

I haven't heard someone say knuckle head in a minute 😂

[@Kashimana]

The last ten minutes of this interview. ❤

[@purejoy7]

This is an amazing ass interview

[@isaacmartinez-ui7fz]

I would love a Theo spin off

[@cococrispe]

Toure gets too comfortable. I'm glad Malcom put Toure in his place on Meghan Markle. What the hell kind of question is that to ask?

[@jasonl7937]

Yeah that was weird. Malcolm answered it right though.

[@AlexK-ew1mo]

Great interview. I'm wondering what his take on Cosby Show's influence on the characters of Fresh Prince.

[@msde625]

Tommy Davidson has a jazz song out. His voice impressions paid off.

[@mekemeke8497]

Some kids need one good one in their lifetime, just one. 😅

[@BIG_ump]

Different genre of bass but John Entwhistle of The Who. That dude could fret and keep pace w Townshend (guitar) like a madman. And the whole time he just chillin in the back like 'I'm high af, doop doo doo'

[@WonderJD25]

He's a better interviewer than Vlad.

[@Keepit100-t6c]

A lot of people are to be fair. I have Nore and EFN down as the worst in my books.

[@a.sam.2976]

EVERYONE is better than that culture vulture.

[@kamaliwilliams3215]

The bar is low if you’re comparing him to Vlad.

[@ceecee.aptgoi]

Literally ​@@kamaliwilliams3215

[@DjmadnassScrewed]

Mr Cosby would never allow Theo to represent him or the family in a bad light. That's what a good father does

[@Horsesagacious1234]

Taking the Cosby Show off air was a mistake. Regardless, so many life lessons were taught. They were a family of love. And soooooo many celebrities got their start on that show. Adam Sandler was definitely one.

[@BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld]

39:11 Anyone with eyes can see Meghan Markle is black. These two are the same complexion, but between the Vanessa comment and this one, you would swear he thinks he looks like Idris or Akon. Love Malcolm. Haaaaaating this interview.

[@HollyFoster-u8b]

Do we know how’s she’s doing???? I’m invested! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💪🏽🙏🏽❤️

[@hawaiiman33]

I had the biggest crush on Tempestt when I was a kid

[@_ReginaPhalange]

She's not on here.

[@hawaiiman33]

@@_ReginaPhalange I know

[@walterward8736]

How when Lisa Bonet was on❓

[@hawaiiman33]

@@walterward8736 she was never attractive to me

[@rellgreen6558]

Little did we all know about "Mr. Cosby"

[@ChellyJane-f7b]

Respond with truth !

[@ChellyJane-f7b]

I miss real good KZbin

[@ChristianAffirmation]

The haters really say too much!

[@uenoocean9289]

What happened to Cockroach desu ka?

[@Kashimana]

What happened to Eddie Griffin he’s such a good talent too

[@DJ--ALLDAY]

🤔think in hindsight.. i believe Malcolm & Eddie would hav worked better with Kadeem Hardison playing "malcolm". Warner was just..too stiff (pause) and Kadeem would have meshed better for that show's comedic timing. ☝ and i hate they got rid of Mellisa De Sosa🌹 (Shelby from Best Man series)

[@domcosta4071]

Eddie was loaded at work. And Kadeem and Malcolm worked for Cosby along w/Marcy-Warner where professionalism was mandatory

[@leanavision4738]

Sandra was more Oreo

[@oaktownbrown9275]

Definitely. I disagree w Toure; the youngest three read the "Blackest" to me. Even Denise, pre-Hillman, leaned colorless...

[@msde625]

No matter what your job is you need to do something different.

[@BlackGirlInADoggoneWorld]

27-minute mark: Vanessa was crushing on chocolate black men, had natural hair, a funky style and hung out with Special Ed. She just talked fast and was a regular teen girl. There was nothing white-leaning about her. That Oreo comment was tacky AF. That sounds like he is still tight about Tempestt not wanting to dance with him. 🙄

[@LeChenChen]

Now now fellas…Megan isn’t a chick. She’s a woman. Let’s cool it with this chick stuff!

[@AndreCHatchett]

Whatever

[@LeChenChen]

@@AndreCHatchett There there boy.

[@BIG_ump]

Fellas? If we fellas then she a chick😂

[@jonnellereives]

Why am I all of a sudden attracted to him for the first time Ever . He graduated from cute to 👀 I’d hit it 😂 just serious

[@vonbook1973]

Oh, Malcolm was always fine IMO!😍

[@kobralockhart3908]

Cause Vanessa wasn’t hooded out she was Oreo? NAHHHHH

[@rockabye_baby187]

Do not let individual takes on the Cosby Show let you lose the fact of the intention of the show! I'm sick of the intention of the show taking a back seat to everything else associated with the intention of the show!

[@MaxineChilds]

Well Cosby should’ve thought about that before her r*ped people 😅

[@nk972003]

I feel you but it's got his name on it and he's the star

[@LandonDalis1984]

Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned Bill Cosby conviction in June 2021. Bill was never guilty. People dont read.

[@_ReginaPhalange]

​@@MaxineChildsYet it was overturned, lil Musty.

[@MaxineChilds]

@@_ReginaPhalange ain’t nothing mustier than being a rape apologist. The conviction was overturned bc of a loophole. Bill Cosby will forever be a rapist.

[@problemchild2k13]

Makes me sick to watch this guys show. But had to see what Theo was up to.

[@towandaward5821]

11/26/2024

[@whidoineedthis]

Toures dad turned him into a kid with daddy issues like the porn girls 😢

[@ericprice7016]

Who is this dude interviewing Malcolm I don’t know who he is

[@jorjahpeach1711]

His name is Toure'.

[@KimberlyPete-zp3ub]

Toure. It's his show.

[@submissiveproviderstboth9485]

Google him😂

[@JakeSchindler-e8o]

Not me I like run dmc

[@ChellyJane-f7b]

Harassing narcissists. I’m being listen to and if I get thrown away for watching a Netflix show I can’t win

[@walterward8736]

I hated that show‼️ MARTIN was on‼️🤣🤣🤣

[@tomcat5151]

Ok

[@Bluewolf23able]

You mean, pretending to be someone else you can never be that person, so you’re just pretending

[@pamelahoard3152]

That's what acting is!

[@Unapologetically_Sassy_Me]

Charlie Sheen is a great actor but he has trauma he runs away from

[@_ReginaPhalange]

sheen is a Rapist with aids who knowingly slept with ppl. He raped corey haim. Who cares about his trauma?

[@chrystal0411]

​@@_ReginaPhalangeAmen, with his misogynistic self! Not our concern!😠 And P.S . He's so NOT a good actor!

[@Caribbeanatheist1979]

@chrystal0411 - Brainwashed hypocrite!

[@Caribbeanatheist1979]

@chrystal0411 - Brainwashed hypocrite!

[@curlyzack]

Only devoting a few minutes to the Cosby situation is disappointing.

[@ssm1052]

What did you want him to say about it?

[@kamaliwilliams3215]

The interviewer spent the right amount of time on Cosby

[@CJ-dg3bm]

Boooooooooring

[@kelliepatillo6649]

Thank God he kept himself this show could have been man I wish I kept myself I have this incurable disease 🦠…

[@_ReginaPhalange]

Go away.