He was a groundbreaking comedian, famed for his shaggy-dog storytelling on routines such as “Noah” and “To Russell, My Brother, Whom I Slept With.” He worked clean, even when other comedians went blue. Who is Bill Cosby now? In recent weeks, the news has provided a steady drip-drip-drip of rape accusations against the 77-year-old comedian. At least 20 women have spoken out to various media outlets, accusing Cosby of sexual misconduct. Many of the accusations date back decades. Is there any way for Cosby to restore his name? Except for a short exchange with a South Florida publication, he has been silent on the matter, literally so, in the case of a response to NPR’s Scott Simon.
