Jell-O Pudding had been around for decades by the time the pops hit the freezer section in the early 1980s. And Cosby was the snack’s spokesman, appearing in TV commercials and print ads.

Of course, another memorable Cosby product endorsement involved Jell-O Pudding Pops, that dessert delicacy popular with kids who grew up in the '80s. For the uninitiated, the concept was simple ...