Cosby gave NBC a couple of TV hits, I Spy and The Cosby Show. He was also involved in PBS The Electric Street and a few movies as well as records (comedy and musical). For a while, he had a media corporation himself.
IMDB lists Cosby as “one of the world’s most respected and well-known entertainers and comedians.” It lists his credits as actor, writer, (musician), crew, producer, composer, soundtrack, and director. In addition Cosby is a stand up comedian and has several real and honorary degrees from well known universities.
So, the media would be attacking one of its own if the media published exposes harmful to Cosby.
Think about what Cosby must have done if allegations are true that he had access to date rape type drugs in 1965.
Rohypnol was apparently not manufactured until 1975, and even then not available in the US, even for veterinarians. What drug would have been available in 1965?
—There evidently was chloral hydrate, which is or was used in so-called “Mickey Finns.” Form is powder, usage includes dentistry and veterinary, production is relatively simple, side effects include nausea, and loss of memory. Availability dates from the mid-1800s.
there is also quaalude (methaqualone), which started to become available in the US in 1965. In large quantities it can cause nausea, especially when taken with alcohol.