In 1986 "The Cosby Show" was the Highest Rated TV Show in America and "Fatherhood" was a #1 Bestseller
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Top Selling Non-Fiction 1986
1. Fatherhood
Author: Bill Cosby
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2. Fit for Life
Author: H. & M. Diamond
3. His Way...Frank Sinatra
Author: Kitty Kelley
4. The Rotation Diet
Author: Martin Katahn
5. You're Only Old Once
Author: Dr. Seuss
6. Callanetics
Author: Callan Pinckney
7. The Frugal Gourmet Cooks with Wine
Author: J. Smith
8. Be Happy--You Are Loved!
Author: R. Schuller
9. Word for Word
Author: Andy Rooney
10. James Herriot's Dog Stories
Author: James Herriot
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Fun Facts!
Bill Cosby had the Top Selling Book in 1985 as well as 1986
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In 1982 E.T., the Extra Terrestrial was the Top Selling Book and the Highest Grossing movie
In 1983 Return of the Jedi was the Top Selling Book and the Highest Grossing Movie
Click here to see the Top Selling Books of the 80s
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Bill Cosby
The Cosby Show
Season 1
September 20, 1984 - May 9, 1985
Thursday 8:00 pm on NBC
* Ranked #3 TV Show in America
20.546 Million Households (24.2 rating)
Season 2
September 26, 1985 - May 15, 1986
Thursday 8:00 pm on NBC
* Ranked #1 TV Show in America
28.948 Million Households (33.7 rating)
Season 3
September 25, 1986 - May 7, 1987
Thursday 8:00 pm on NBC
* Ranked #1 TV Show in America
30.503 Million Households (34.9 rating)
Season 4
September 24, 1987 - April 28, 1988
Thursday 8:00 pm on NBC
Ranked #1 Show in America
30.502 Million Households (34.9 rating)
Season 5
October 6, 1988 - May 11, 1989
Thursday 8:00 pm on NBC
Ranked #1 Show in America
23.142 Million Households (25.6 rating)
Season 6
September 21, 1989 - May 3, 1990
Thursday 8:00 pm on NBC
Ranked #1 Show in America (Tied with Roseanne)
21.275 Million Households (23.1 rating)
Season 7
September 20, 1990 - May 2, 1991
Thursday 8:00 pm on NBC
Ranked #5 Show in America
15.920 Million Households (17.1 rating)
Season 8
September 19, 1991 - April 30, 1992
Thursday 8:00 pm on NBC
Ranked #18 Show in America
13.815 Million Households (15.0 rating)