The Cosby Show (TV Series)

Once Upon a Time (1988)

Bill Cosby: Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable

Quotes 

• Rudy Huxtable : ...The title is, "A Story By Rudy Huxtable." Once Upon a Time, there was a Happy Land. It was a very beautiful place, with many beautiful things to look at. Everybody who lived in this land was happy all day long...

  [She notices that Cliff has dozed off and gently opens his eye, which he rolls while chuckling at her] 

  Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : Go ahead, I'm listening.

  Rudy Huxtable : You're supposed to be awake.

  Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : I *am* awake. I heard everything you said.

  Rudy Huxtable : What did I say?

  Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable : You said, "Once Upon a Time, there was a frog who kissed a princess; she turned into a fire-breathing dragon. They moved to Detroit, where they had ten kids and lived Happily Ever After."

  [Clair chuckles, while Rudy grins and shakes her head]