On February 24, 1985, the popular American television show The Cosby Show aired its second season. The series, which starred Bill Cosby as Cliff Huxtable, became a cultural phenomenon and was known for its portrayal of an upper-middle-class African American family. Additionally, this date marked the release of the song "We Are the World," a charity single featuring various artists under the name USA for Africa. The song aimed to raise funds for famine relief in Africa and became one of the best-selling singles of all time.