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Cast & Crew

Marcy Carsey
executive producer
197 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Tom Werner
executive producer
197 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Janet Leahy
executive producer
19 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Bernie Kukoff
executive producer
9 Episodes, 1990 - 1992

Cast & Crew

Directed By

Jay Sandrich

100 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Tony Singletary

42 Episodes, 1986 - 1990: Carl Lauten

16 Episodes, 1987 - 1992: John Bowab

16 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Chuck Vinson

9 Episodes, 1988 - 1992: Reggie Life

7 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Neema Barnette

6 Episodes, 1989 - 1991: Malcolm-Jamal Warner

5 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Ellen Gittelsohn

3 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Oz Scott

2 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Art Dielhenn

1 Episode, 1991 - 1991: Alan Smithee

1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Maynard C. Virgil I

1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Anne-Louise Wallace

1 Episode, 1992 - 1992

Written By

Bill Cosby
created by
197 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Michael Leeson
created by / written by
197 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Ed. Weinberger
created by / written by
197 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: John Markus
written by / teleplay by / story by
68 Episodes, 1984 - 1990: Carmen Finestra
written by / teleplay by / story by
56 Episodes, 1985 - 1990: Gary Kott
written by / teleplay by / story by
53 Episodes, 1985 - 1990: Janet Leahy
written by / teleplay by
18 Episodes, 1987 - 1992: Matt Williams
written by
17 Episodes, 1984 - 1988: Matt Robinson
written by
10 Episodes, 1985 - 1991: Mark St. Germain
written by / story by
9 Episodes, 1988 - 1991: Ehrich Van Lowe
written by / story editor
9 Episodes, 1989 - 1991: Gordon Gartrelle
written by / teleplay by
9 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Elliot Shoenman
written by
8 Episodes, 1984 - 1986: Lore Kimbrough
written by / teleplay by
8 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Bernie Kukoff
written by
8 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Steve Kline
written by
6 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Courtney Flavin
written by
5 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Hugh O'Neill
written by / story by / teleplay by
5 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Adriana Trigiani
written by / story by / teleplay by
5 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Bryan Winter
written by
4 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Earl Pomerantz
written by
3 Episodes, 1984 - 1984: Chris Auer
written by / story by
3 Episodes, 1986 - 1988: Walter Allen Bennet Jr.
written by
3 Episodes, 1991 - 1991: Jerry Ross
written by
2 Episodes, 1984 - 1984: Elaine Arata
written by
2 Episodes, 1991 - 1991: Michael Loman
written by
1 Episode, 1984 - 1984: Karyl Miller
written by
1 Episode, 1984 - 1984: Korby Siamis
written by
1 Episode, 1984 - 1984: Winifred Hervey
written by
1 Episode, 1985 - 1985: Emily Tracy
written by
1 Episode, 1985 - 1985: Margaret Beddow Hatch
written by
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Ross Brown
written by
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Susan Fales-Hill
written by
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Matt Geller
written by
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Thad Mumford
written by
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Elizabeth Forsythe-Hailey
written by
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Oliver Hailey
written by
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Jeff Lewis
story by
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Bill Prady
story by
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Lisa Albert
written by
1 Episode, 1991 - 1991: Kathleen McGhee-Anderson
written by
1 Episode, 1991 - 1991: Linda M. Yearwood
story by
1 Episode, 1991 - 1991: Lisa S. Benjamin
written by
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Nina Combs
written by
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Jill Condon
written by
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Gardenia Gabrielle
written by
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Ben Gramin
written by
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Marcia L. Leslie
written by
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Stuart Silverman
written by
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992: Leslie Strain
written by
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992

Cast

Bill Cosby
Dr. Heathcliff 'Cliff' Huxtable
197 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Phylicia Rashad
Clair Huxtable
197 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Theo Huxtable
197 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Tempestt Bledsoe
Vanessa Huxtable
197 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Keshia Knight Pulliam
Rudy Huxtable
197 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Sabrina Le Beauf
Sondra Huxtable Tibideaux / Sondra Huxtable
176 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Lisa Bonet
Denise Huxtable / Denise Huxtable Kendall
131 Episodes, 1984 - 1991: Geoffrey Owens
Elvin Tibideaux
128 Episodes, 1985 - 1992: Raven-Symoné
Olivia Kendall
74 Episodes, 1989 - 1992: Joseph C. Phillips
Lt. Martin Kendall / Daryl
54 Episodes, 1985 - 1991: Erika Alexander
Pam Tucker
48 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Earle Hyman
Russell Huxtable / Voice of MacBeth
41 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Deon Richmond
Kenny
32 Episodes, 1986 - 1992: Clarice Taylor
Anna Huxtable
20 Episodes, 1985 - 1992: Peter Costa
Peter Chiara
13 Episodes, 1985 - 1989: Karen Malina White
Charmaine Brown
13 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Carl Anthony Payne II
Walter 'Cockroach' Bradley
12 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: Troy Winbush
Denny
11 Episodes, 1987 - 1991: Pam Potillo
Janet Meiser
10 Episodes, 1985 - 1990: Reno Wilson
Howard
10 Episodes, 1988 - 1989: Allen Payne
Lance Rodman
10 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Michelle Thomas
Justine Phillips
8 Episodes, 1988 - 1990: Jessica Ann Vaughn
Winnie Tibideaux
8 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Naoka Nakagawa
Kim Ogawa / Naoka
7 Episodes, 1985 - 1990: Merlin Santana
Stanley
7 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Gary LeRoi Gray
Nelson Tibideaux
7 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Elizabeth Narvaez
Kara
7 Episodes, 1988 - 1990: Alex Ruiz
Lou Hernandez
7 Episodes, 1989 - 1989: Ethel Ayler
Carrie Hanks
6 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Dondré T. Whitfield
Robert Foreman
6 Episodes, 1985 - 1987: Carlton Beener
Marlon
6 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Monique Reynolds
Winnie Tibideaux
6 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Domonique Reynolds
Winnie Tibideaux
6 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: David Langston Smyrl
Sam Lucas / Chester / Man in Court
5 Episodes, 1985 - 1987: William Thomas Jr.
Dabnis Brickey
5 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Wallace Shawn
Jeffrey Engels / Jeffrey Engels - Narrator
5 Episodes, 1987 - 1991: Chris Griggs
Nelson Tibideaux
5 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Clayton Griggs
Nelson Tibideaux
5 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Adam Sandler
Smitty
4 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Sullivan Walker
Dr. James Harmon
4 Episodes, 1988 - 1991: Marcella Lowery
Francine Tibideaux
4 Episodes, 1988 - 1989: Vanessa Williams
Cheryl / Jade
4 Episodes, 1989 - 1991: Nicolle Rochelle
Danielle / Davina
4 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Maurice Lauchner
Herman
4 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Donovan Bryant
Nelson Tibideaux
4 Episodes, 1988 - 1989: Darrian Bryant
Nelson Tibideaux / Winnie Tibideaux
4 Episodes, 1988 - 1989: Eugene Byrd
Eugene
4 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Brian Grant
Gerald
3 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Joe Williams
Al Hanks
3 Episodes, 1985 - 1992: Ana D. Zenon
Lana Herman
3 Episodes, 1987 - 1987: Gabrielle Carmouche
Deirdre Arpelle
3 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Dennis Scott
Lester Tibideaux
3 Episodes, 1988 - 1989: Rachel Hillman
Susan
3 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Alva Chinn
Alex / Expectant Mother #2 / Mrs. Roscoe
3 Episodes, 1985 - 1989: Keith Diamond
Danny
3 Episodes, 1989 - 1991: Ahmad Rashad
Announcer / Quiz Show Announcer / Rodeo Announcer
3 Episodes, 1988 - 1991: Jalese Grays
Winnie Tibideaux
3 Episodes, 1989 - 1989: Gorlando Antonio Morales
Male Secretary / Self
3 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Seth Gilliam
Aaron Dexter
3 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Ray DeMattis
Alfred Phelps / Auction Telephone Representative
3 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Jenelle Grays
Winnie Tibideaux
3 Episodes, 1989 - 1989: Yunoka Doyle
Latisha
3 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Carmen Finestra
Andy Witherspoon III / Mr. Fuentes's Son
3 Episodes, 1987 - 1990: Kennan Scott
Rahim
3 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Lisa Tai

3 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Dennis Singletary
Lyle Thompson / Student
3 Episodes, 1986 - 1988: Elaine Stritch
Mrs. McGee
3 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Mushond Lee
Slide
3 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Lisa Rieffel
Susan Hennings
3 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Sonia Braga
Anna Maria Westlake
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Joshua Culbreath
Col. Sanford B. 'Tailwind' Turner
2 Episodes, 1985 - 1986: Matt Williams
Jack Westlake
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Lou Myers
Mr. Davis
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1987: Grace Johnston
Carolyn Gregory
2 Episodes, 1988 - 1988: Yvette Erwin
Sarah / Sarah Hanks
2 Episodes, 1985 - 1987: Dhamiri Abayomi
Self
2 Episodes, 1985 - 1986: Roscoe Lee Browne
Dr. Barnabus Foster
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: Bill Gunn
Homer
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Moses Gunn
Dr. Lotus / Joe Kendall
2 Episodes, 1989 - 1989: Pamela Blair
Karen
2 Episodes, 1989 - 1989: Essence Atkins
Paula Young
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1989: Ermundo Russell
Aaron Stokes
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: Jason Warwin
Tyrone Baxter
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: Tanya Wright
Tanya / Tanya Simpson
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Susan Diol
Cheryl
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Khalif Bobatoon
George
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Claude Brooks
Donnie / Donny
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1988: Angela Bassett
Mrs. Mitchell / Sara
2 Episodes, 1985 - 1988: Eddie Castrodad
Gerald
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1988: Ron Foster
Herb Temple / Mr. Hanson
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1991: Michele Shay
Nicole Harmon
2 Episodes, 1988 - 1991: Darrell Echols
Wayne Urich
2 Episodes, 1988 - 1989: Christine Andreas
Hairdresser
2 Episodes, 1989 - 1989: Ira Davis
Self
2 Episodes, 1985 - 1986: Audrey Wong
Audrey / Nancy
2 Episodes, 1985 - 1985: Barry Moss
Mr. Chiara
2 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: Penni Penniman
Beth Engels
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1987: Jodi Long
Jo Ann / Joann
2 Episodes, 1988 - 1990: Lynne Thigpen
Mrs. Hudson
2 Episodes, 1991 - 1991: Jerome Dempsey
Dave / Dave - Electrician
2 Episodes, 1991 - 1991

Produced By

Terri Guarnieri
producer / associate producer
148 Episodes, 1986 - 1992: John Markus
co-executive producer / supervising producer
136 Episodes, 1985 - 1991: Carmen Finestra
supervising producer / producer
125 Episodes, 1985 - 1991: Gary Kott
co-supervising producer / producer / supervising producer / co-producer
79 Episodes, 1987 - 1991: Caryn Mandabach
producer
67 Episodes, 1984 - 1987: Nick O'Gorman
associate producer
37 Episodes, 1984 - 1986: Adriana Trigiani
producer
24 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Joe Catania
associate producer
19 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Elliot Shoenman
co-executive producer / consulting producer
18 Episodes, 1984 - 1986: Mark Clark
associate producer
15 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Matt Robinson
co-producer
14 Episodes, 1987 - 1991: Cissy Bedeian
associate producer
13 Episodes, 1989 - 1991: Gordon Gartrelle
producer
11 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Ehrich Van Lowe
co-producer
10 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Michael Loman
co-producer
8 Episodes, 1984 - 1985: Jerry Ross
co-producer
8 Episodes, 1984 - 1984: Earl Pomerantz
co-executive producer
7 Episodes, 1984 - 1984: Steve Kline
producer
7 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Matt Williams
co-producer / producer
6 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Nancy Haas
associate producer
3 Episodes, 1987 - 1988: Elaine Arata
co-producer
3 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Marilynn Loncar
associate producer
1 Episode, 1984 - 1984: Matt Robinson
co-producer
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989

Sound

Franklin Jones Jr.
dubbing mixer
113 Episodes, 1985 - 1992: Rich Jacob
audio
63 Episodes, 1985 - 1992: Larry Hopkins
layback sound mixer / sound mixer
33 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: George A. Corrado Jr.
audio
23 Episodes, 1984 - 1985: Howard Murray
post production sound: assistant director
23 Episodes, 1984 - 1985: Perry Krauss
post production audio / post production sound / post production sound: A.D.
9 Episodes, 1985 - 1986: Ed Kizer
audio assist / sound / sound assistant / sound effects
4 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Addy Ruotolo
assistant sound / audio / audio assist
3 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Leo Just
audio assist / sound
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: Don Helvey
audio consultant
1 Episode, 1984 - 1984

Editing

John Michel

150 Episodes, 1985 - 1992: Bill Petty

1 Episode, 1984 - 1984: Richie Jack

1 Episode, 1985 - 1985: Henry Chan

1 Episode, 1986 - 1986

Casting Director

Julie Hughes

62 Episodes, 1985 - 1992: Barry Moss

60 Episodes, 1985 - 1992: Lois Planco

38 Episodes, 1984 - 1991: Tim Flack

27 Episodes, 1984 - 1991

Production Design

Garvin Eddy

193 Episodes, 1984 - 1992

Art Direction

Rosaria Sinisi

27 Episodes, 1989 - 1992: Jerry Dunn

10 Episodes, 1991 - 1992

Set Design

Steve Malecki

41 Episodes, 1989 - 1992

Costumes

Sarah Lemire

197 Episodes, 1984 - 1992

Makeup

C. Romania Ford
makeup artist
68 Episodes, 1985 - 1992: Diane Ford
makeup artist
55 Episodes, 1985 - 1992: James Finney
hair stylist
47 Episodes, 1987 - 1992: Nathan J. Busch II
hair stylist
43 Episodes, 1988 - 1992: Marilyn Peoples
makeup artist
23 Episodes, 1984 - 1986: Annie M. DeMille
hair stylist
23 Episodes, 1984 - 1985: Toy Van Lierop
makeup artist
22 Episodes, 1984 - 1985: Alan D'Angerio
hair stylist
13 Episodes, 1985 - 1987: John Quaglia
hair stylist
9 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: Andy Phillips
hair stylist
8 Episodes, 1986 - 1986: Annette Bianco
hair stylist
5 Episodes, 1985 - 1985: Joseph A. Campayno
makeup artist
3 Episodes, 1985 - 1989: Kris Evans
makeup artist
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Michael Weeks
hair stylist
1 Episode, 1986 - 1986: Linda Cowan
makeup artist
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Ruby Ford
hair stylist
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: William Howard
hair stylist
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: June Josef
makeup artist
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Peter Montagna
makeup artist
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Frances A. Kolar
makeup artist
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989: Milton Buras
hair stylist
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990: Tina Ying
makeup artist
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992

Assistant Director

Carl Lauten
associate director
83 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Laurie Gilbert
associate director
2 Episodes, 1987 - 1992: John Michel
associate director
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992

Production Management

John Michel
post-production supervisor
163 Episodes, 1985 - 1992: Joe Hobel
unit manager
25 Episodes, 1984 - 1985: Marilynn Loncar
executive in charge of production / executive in charge of production: Nickelodeon
23 Episodes, 1985 - 1987: Rita Burton
executive in charge of production
19 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Geoff Browne
post-production supervisor
18 Episodes, 1984 - 1985: Christopher Kochoff
executive in charge of production
18 Episodes, 1989 - 1992: Leslie Haber
unit manager
16 Episodes, 1985 - 1987: Richie Jack
post-production supervisor
11 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Henry Chan
post-production supervisor
10 Episodes, 1985 - 1987: Howard Murray
post-production supervisor
4 Episodes, 1985 - 1985: Joe Czrnecki
unit manager
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Richard A. Jack
post-production supervisor
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989

Art Department

Rosaria Sinisi
assistant production designer / associate production designer
48 Episodes, 1984 - 1988

Stunts

Carlos A. Herzer
stunts
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989

Editorial

Max K. Curtis
post-production assistant
20 Episodes, 1985 - 1986: John Michel
videotape editor
2 Episodes, 1985 - 1985

Other

Linda Hahon
transportation coordinator
24 Episodes, 1984 - 1988

Music Department

Bill Cosby
composer: theme music / theme by
197 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Stu Gardner
musical director / composer: theme music / composer: theme / music director / theme by
92 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Arthur Lisi
musical director / composer: theme music
92 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Lester Bowie
musician: trumpet / musician: trumpeter
21 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Bobby McFerrin
singer: theme music
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Joe Raposo
composer: song "Bein' Green
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Matthew Morse
composer: additional music
1 Episode, 1988 - 1988: James De Preist
arranger: theme music
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989: Craig Handy
musician: sax
1 Episode, 1991 - 1991: Chris Tergesen
music engineer
Episodes, null - null: Francisco Nogueras
music studio assistant
46 Episodes, 1987 - 1989

Casting Department

Jeff Oshen
casting associate / original casting
72 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Tim Flack
original casting / extras casting
62 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Lois Planco
original casting / original casting: New York
61 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Jessica Gilburne
casting associate / casting assistant
38 Episodes, 1989 - 1992: Peter Golden
casting associate
3 Episodes, 1985 - 1985: Sally Stiner
casting coordinator
1 Episode, 1984 - 1984

Costume Department

Paul Buboltz
wardrobe / wardrobe supervisor
88 Episodes, 1984 - 1992: Ellen Anton
wardrobe
41 Episodes, 1984 - 1986: Pamela Colangelo
assistant costume designer
37 Episodes, 1984 - 1986: Danajean Cicerchi
wardrobe
34 Episodes, 1989 - 1992: Mary Hobin
assistant costume designer
25 Episodes, 1987 - 1992: Gail A. Fitzgibbons
costumer
24 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Liz Wisler
assistant costume designer
15 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Alvin Perry
assistant costume designer
7 Episodes, 1986 - 1987: Stephanie Edwards-Carroll
wardrobe / wardrobe supervisor
4 Episodes, 1987 - 1990: Debra Weber
wardrobe
4 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Steven Stines
assistant costume designer
4 Episodes, 1991 - 1991: Melissa Stanton
wardrobe
3 Episodes, 1987 - 1987: Valerie Laven-Cooper
assistant costume designer
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Phyllis Regalbuto
wardrobe
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Richard Roach
wardrobe
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987

Camera Department

Bob Hagerty
camera operator
104 Episodes, 1988 - 1992: Tony Santoro
gaffer
96 Episodes, 1987 - 1992: Steven Brill
lighting director
71 Episodes, 1985 - 1992: Billy Steinberg
video engineer / video
32 Episodes, 1987 - 1992: Randy Nordstrom
lighting consultant
22 Episodes, 1984 - 1985: Bill Raker
lighting director
13 Episodes, 1984 - 1985: Helene Haviland
camera operator
4 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Donna Quante
camera operator
4 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Paul Ranieri
video operator / video engineer
4 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: David Smith
camera operator
3 Episodes, 1989 - 1990: Johnathan Mont
electrician
3 Episodes, 1992 - 1992: Matty Randazzo
video engineer / video operator
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1991: Alain Onesto
camera operator
2 Episodes, 1990 - 1990: George Ann Muller
lighting director
1 Episode, 1984 - 1984: George Riesenberger
lighting consultant
1 Episode, 1984 - 1984: John O'Brien
video controller
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Alan Keath Walker
lighting director
1 Episode, 1987 - 1987: Robin Buerki
steadicam operator
1 Episode, 1988 - 1988: Michael L. Kiddon
assistant camera
1 Episode, 1988 - 1988: Terry Williams
camera operator
1 Episode, 1989 - 1989: Gib White
video engineer
1 Episode, 1990 - 1990

Script Department

Matt Robinson
script consultant
29 Episodes, 1990 - 1992: Judi Gray Mabern
script coordinator
20 Episodes, 1989 - 1991: Carmen Finestra
executive script consultant
9 Episodes, 1985 - 1985: Karyl Miller
executive script consultant
7 Episodes, 1984 - 1984: Korby Siamis
executive script consultant
7 Episodes, 1984 - 1984: Gail Katz
script coordinator
7 Episodes, 1991 - 1992: Janice Drickey
script supervisor
1 Episode, 1984 - 1984: Brenda Browne
script coordinator
1 Episode, 1992 - 1992

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