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, and for co-writing "Kiss Me", the theme song of Cosby's sitcom ''

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''. He produced the album '' A House Full of Love: Music from The Cosby Show'', and was the musical director of ''

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'', ''The Cosby Show'' and its spin-off, ''

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Career

Gardner appeared in the 1967 film '' Point Blank'' as the singer in the nightclub scene, singing, "Mighty Good Times", which was written by Gardner, and appears on the film's soundtrack album. In 1971, Gardner had a record album out, ''Big Mouth'' which was produced by David Briggs. Among the musicians playing on the album were

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and

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. It was released on

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Personal life

As of 2012, Gardner lives in

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, with his wife Gloria.

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