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Genre
  
Comedy reality

Country of origin
  
United States

No. of seasons
  
3

First episode date
  
12 June 2009

Number of seasons
  
3

Number of episodes
  
38

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Directed by
  
Wellington Chiu

Original language(s)
  
English

No. of episodes
  
38

Final episode date
  
2012

Presented by
  
Bill Cosby

Cast
  
Bill Cosby

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Similar
  
Fatherhood, Kids Say the Darndest, The Cosby Mysteries, The New Bill Cosby Show, The Bill Cosby Show

OBKB is a candid web series in the vein of Kids Say the Darndest Things, where Bill Cosby interviews children across the country. The series began production in 2009, and aired for three seasons between 2010 and 2012.

Contents

Origin of title

The original derivation of "OBKB" may have come from:

  • Mushmouth (voiced by Cosby) communicating "OK" in Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
  • Bill Cosby's usage in his standup routine about visiting the dentist
  • Premise

    The premise of the show is that Bill Cosby would pose a question to a child (between the ages of four and ten) who would usually respond in an endearing way. Questions asked by the host dealt with bullying, learning, secret crushes, aspirations, etc.

    Production

    Performance is in front of a live audience, but was not in a studio environment. In order to maintain the authenticity of the children's answers, it is done in auditoriums around the country. Local children are asked to participate. No scripts or coaching is used to coax children on their responses.

    Notable Guest Appearances

    OBKB has had two notable guest appearances:

  • Clark Terry, the world famous jazz musician, helped Bill Cosby host OBKB season three which was recorded in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
  • The Waxter Highsteppers, a senior group that does line dancing, performed on season two, which was recorded in Baltimore, Maryland.
  • References

    OBKB Wikipedia