The "Cosby Daddy" Is The Cousin Of THIS Popular 80s Singer! See Who... - Page 2 of 2

The “Cosby Daddy” Is The Cousin Of THIS Popular 80s Singer! See Who…

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the beautiful Phyllis Hyman. “Russell Huxtable’s” real name is Earle Hyman and he and Phyllis are second cousins. They kept this old school fun fact kind of quiet back then, although I’m not sure why. Maybe they wanted to each build a name for themselves without having to be in the shadow of the other. Whatever the reason, we still thought it was pretty cool old school info to know.

I wonder if Earle Hyman has any musical gifts like his cousin. Even if he doesn’t, it was still entertaining to see him playing the trombone in this Cosby episode, although we’re not sure if he was actually playing it.

We couldn’t possibly end this article without featuring some of our favorite Phyllis Hyman performances and TV moments…

And there you have it people! We learn something new everyday around here.

-ILoveOldSchoolMusic, Old School news with a new point of view

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