Why We Will ALWAYS Remember The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air
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- Опубликовано: 15 июл 2021
- The Fresh Prince of Bel Air means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. When it first came on the air, Will Smith and company took the sitcom world by storm. The Fresh Prince challenged what typical sitcoms were doing and provided commentary on vast array of social issues. Will Smith made sure that everything about The Fresh Prince of Bel Air would still be relevant 20 years later.
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AHEM what about Family Matters the Tv show that was on for nearly a DECADE
Can you make a video about the Lost series and how it changed tv
DEATH TO AMERICA
They might make a contemporary and darker version, Will Smith co-signed.
Uncle Phil was everyone's uncle regardless of color, class and gender
I don't really think gender matters here.
Amen to that.
@@carlosroo5460 lol true
rest in peace
As long as you weren't jazz
This show was absolutely incredible. The “why doesn’t he want me?” scene hits me everytime even just thinking about it. Truly tragically beautiful scene
I recently learned that alot of thst scene was improvused and it was so good that they decided to keep it.
The fact that James Avery whispered "now that's acting" in his ear while giving him the hug...He really helped mold Will into the actor and man he is today beyond the screen. RIP
@@jhixofficial7634 Ah man I bet that performance brought a tear to James eye 🥲. Seriously miss Uncle Phil
I felt that hard cause my father left me when I was a kid. Wish I had a man like uncle Phil in my life
It's a tough scene. Always hits me as well. Beyond an outstanding performance. Sometimes I watch it when I need a good cry
The "how come he don't want me man?" changed my perception on Will Smiths acting. He's got it alright
Scene still makes me cry every single time I see it.
I felt that🥺
i cri evrytim
I hate how people assume that no rapper can act and people always saying that "he should stick to rapping", it is unpopular opinion but I genuinely believe that Will Smith can act.
@@-haclong2366 Strange that this question even arises after The Legend of Bagger Vance and The Pursuit of Happyness.
I'm a white dude from England and I grew up with this show too. Absolutley iconic. Will's dad episode always forces me to shed a tear. The original Aunt Viv was hilarious and kinda hot. Carltons dancing was hilarious. Uncle Phil was my surrogate dad. My real dad was an alcoholic and left early. Uncle Phil always knew what's what and always looked like he'd kick ass too. Ashlee was sweet and well, sorry I couldn't really relate and Hilary was one of my first crushes. Hearing Geoffrey on there was nice too because I could hear a familiar English accent.
What a show.
Geoffrey.....Bring out Lucille.
@@DJLawrence pure badassery
Yeah that ain't so bad and you can never relate to the racial discrimination part of the show.... You will never know how that feels 😒
@@dbestanime8148 maybe he grew up in a black neighborhood. maybe he went to prison.
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@@DJLawrence that's what i was thinking to stone colds "Uncle Phil always knew what's what and always looked like he'd kick ass too." comment lmao. yes truly a manly way to handle conflict.
The moment Jeffrey instead of saying goodbye master William said
"Goodbye will" hit hard it was honestly the best and appropriate ending that could have happened
Not enough people talk about that scene, its always "how come he dont want me man" but honestly that was also top 5 most powerful moments in this show and it gets much less love than it deserves, glad someone else thinks that as well
One of the best, funniest, and heartfelt black sitcoms ever created. RIP James Avery aka Uncle Phil
Aka 80's Shredder.
Too true, Avery seemed like a true gentleman, both on and off screen. He'll be forever missed! 😇
Not just black sitcom. All sitcoms
iv watched this show 4 or 5 times through and never once considered it a black show or anything although i see your point
@@seannborba8416 Exactly. Thank you for saying that.
Fresh Prince was the BEST show, and blended comedy and drama superbly. It proved that Will Smith was a talented actor, on top of being a musician!
" Carlton you are not going to mac Arthur Park tonight.
As a matter of fact NONE of you are going to mac Arthur Park tonight"
" Wait a minute lady"
" BOY DO NOT TEST ME"
" Yes ma'am"
😂😂😂
Because you love he slap someone in Oscar
As a non American, this show taught me about african americans for the first time, for whatever that's worth
Same
That's interesting how thats your first exposure to us. Incredible. I never knew the impact this show had outside of my community untill i got older
@@issa4767 ikr, there is zero to no exposure to black communities in some places. The only thing I knew when I was a kid was that for some.reason people didn't liked black people in.the USA. Lel.
Same case here in Chile.
@@gurentgc3546 its amazing how when you step back far enough racial/cultural/religious divides look so arbitrary. Like as a young kid I had no idea why certain places had these conflicts with what seemed to me like their own people. Like they can share geography, a language, or a shared history but apparently all hated each other for some reason.
The accent that’s going in and out on this one 👀
I thought I was the only one who noticed
Yes lmao more people need to bring this up!!
Right? 😳
his passion's coming out big time
So it wasn't just me??
This show has to go down as one of the best, purely entertaining, refreshing, and flat out god material, sad it went out
I agree, but the finale ended on an upbeat note, and didn't overstay its welcome!
@@trinaq so true im glad we can say for the most part that we didn't have to go through that "damn remember when it was funny season"
The best shows have seemed to hit around 7 seasons. It isn't exact but it seems to be enough of a trend that some shows only plan for the max of 7 now. Heard a few people say that about their own show as the creators talk before it even hits.
Not really
I love everything about this show! Especially Hilary.
" Daddy I need 300 dollars"
I love Hilary in a biblical sense, if you know what I mean
At first I didn't like her character but she got so much character development later in the show then I really liked her dynamic with Will
@@mr.doctorcaptain1124 what do you mean?
Hilary’s character was underrated probably one of the best ways to write a one dimensional character
This and everybody hate chris was the shows of my childhood.
Brazuca?
Everybody hates Chris was good
@@cacaulopes703 yep
EHC is criminally underrated I rewatched it a few months ago and it still holds up
For me you can add Malcom in the middle
this show had some of the most real and emotionals moments on tv to this day
Agree!
*This
*emotional
*day.
I will never forget this show. Uncle Phil looks exactly like my father
Can I meet your dad? I just want to hug him and cry.
Uncle Phil was all our dads
Uncle Phil is your father.
Not to mention that when it presented these problems the perspectives had nuance. In modern TV shows and movies it often feels like you are being preached at from the grounds of moral superiority.
very well put. That is a huge difference between shows today and the shows from the 90s early 2000s.
The different perspective of Will and Carlton and that they defended each other, like when they were pledging and they said Carlton wasn't black enough and will stood by and defended his cousin even though he made fun of him the entire show about not being black enough.
This and Moesha were my main introduction to black culture and more importantly black issues as a child, and I'm eternally grateful to them both.
Absolutely GOATED show, forever will be
That and My wife & kids
Moses Freitzberg wisdom
What's your favorite episode of Fresh Prince?
And yes, my ‘professional’ video essay voice gets dropped half way through the video lol a little bit of my accent shined through.
I mean... it's the boring answer, but "How come he don't want me, man" still gets me every time, so...
You can't get me to comment for the algorithm! I won't do it!!!
wait....crap....
@@mr.doctorcaptain1124 You have failed the Jedi Council!
It's difficult to chose a favorite, but I still die at that scene when Will and Carlton enter a talent show in Vegas in order to recoup the money Will lost. That moment when the boys start "dancing" to Apache (jump on it) I start laughing, but I completely lose it when Will spuns Carlton around in circles only to throw him across the room, and then to see him to try to play it off as if nothing went wrong as Carlton drags himself back on stage is just genius. And to add to the hilarity is that they won the contest and got back home. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
The reason The Fresh Prince of Bel Air is such a good show is that it makes you laugh, makes you cry, and it makes you think.
And not to be too dramatic but I would die for Geoffrey!
I loved watching Fresh Prince. What's crazy is that even young people know the opening rap
they play music for my school bell and this year they used the rap a fee times lol (for reference this is a middle school for 7th and 8th graders so 13/14)
This show is legendary
Fresh Prince was ahead of its time. Legendary show.
The reunion special had a lot of heart and is definitely worth a watch, if you haven't seen it yet.
My favourite moment: everytime jazz gets thrown out by uncle phil.
I binged watched it again and it honestly was still as good as the first time. It's comedic timing and vibrant, memorable characters have aged like fine wine. The fashion choices for the men but also the Hilary and Ashley are literally so influential and statements pieces that have endured through every fashion trend.
Hilary's outfits are iconic forever. And to this day I can't hear the name Trevor without hearing her voice say it first in my head lmao love her!
*Its (possessive)
it's = contraction of "it is" or "it has"
What's quite fascinating about this show is how current it stays. Most 90s sitcoms like full house family matters ect are enjoyable to watch as a throwback but you can tell that they belong to a totally different world. However fresh prince is still relatable a lot. I think that has to do with the topics they adressed. That gunshot episode is so relevant now for example.
Such a fantastic TV sitcom
Even if they got a little lazy in the last 2 seasons
*etc
*addressed
*sitcom, even
*seasons.
Fresh Prince was a magnificent show and was one of the few big shows that dealt with a lot of topics & culture clash even though almost all of the actors were black
Perfect Ensemble From OG Aunt Viv, to Uncle Phil, Geoffrey, Carlton, Hilary, Jazz, Ashley, Carlton & Will.
Anyone notice his accent change? he must have rlly binged this entire show and got super passionate ahah
Yeah lol
H\why do you think his accent changed?
You should definitely consider stopping every once in a while and making this kind of video. Examining art in this way can be real impactful. Especially if it resonates with you specifically James.
Wow they way you express your thoughts about this!! Is so on point
WAIT nerdstalgic dropped his video essay voice and I’m hearing an accent pop through I love all of his videos but I love this real and raw nerdstalgic a lot
Lol yup, essay voice turned off for parts of this one. The south came out lol
@@Nerdstalgic it felt awkward AF. I know your intentions are good but one could argue that your accent went more “urban” while talking about this black cast show. You suddenly sound like Macklemore
As an Asian not living in the US, growing up and watching Fresh Prince was something I enjoyed for the reasons you shared. I did not fully understand the culture and what it is like in the US, but the show spoke to me in a level of what it meant to feel like an outsider trying to fit in but at the same time not wanting to lose your own identity. Where I come from, Hip Hop isn't popular compared to Techno, Jpop or Kpop of that era, and being Chinese and not enjoying those genres in favor of Hip Hop meant that I had very little in common with most of the kids my age. Fresh Prince taught me that being different came with its set of challenges, and despite those challenges, it reminded me never to abandon who I am, and that it was possible to be different, and still fit in as long as we're willing to put in the work and embrace one another. Thanks for making this video!
"Help more, relate less."
This is such a massive thing to think about. I think you just changed something for me.
Your best video so far, dare I say? This video is just dripping with passion, enthusiasm, and deeply thought-out narrative
As someone who's dad was hardly ever around, the episode about Will's dad hit me hard
I was literally just thinking yesterday how this show is definitely in my top 5 all time sitcoms. I too grew up on it. I don't even think I'd be the man I am today without its influence. Like you, I had similar interests... I really do love this show, it brings me back so much. I haven't watched it, though, in quite some time. I need to buy a box collection of it, I think its worth that!
One of my favorite characters from the show is Kellogg a.k.a Cornflake, the whitest of white kids, yet you see just how much influence Will has on him in most, if not all aspects of his life.
This is a show I will never not watch if it's on. Literally the only DVD I ever bought I'm definitely looking for a blueray after this video
Ooo weird question, but have you listened to the commentary on the dvd? Is it any good?
A RUclips channel changed me today.
I grew up on this show too; I'm almost 40.
I never considered anything other than how much this show meant to me. I never had anyone to talk to about it. I never considered what it might have meant to anyone else outside of the hardest hitting, broad-stroke episodes.
I'm so grateful that this video exists.
The licence plate said "qJrzsYmBKdE" and there were dice in the mirror.
YOOOOO! Currently rewatching this yet again and I love it more every time. Grew up with this show, one of the all time greats.
I always cry when I see the episode when Will's dad comes back and leaves. I'm so proud to be always there for my son, the show may have had alot to do with the lessons I cherish and pass on. Cheers on a great video ✌
I remember watching the episode of Carlton and Will getting arrested simply for being black in a nice car.
The way Will explained the problems that come in society for people simply because of the colour of their skin. I was speechless. I was just a regular white kid from England, so I was very much not aware of the sorts of situations that they found themselves in during that episode.
Only for it to now be 2021, and people are STILL discussing those situations, and there are people STILL either just ignoring them, acting as if they dont happen, or even enabling them to happen.
I noticed in this video, your accent shows a little more. Is that passion, or thinking about the subject matter? Probably both. It's interesting! Have a lovely day.
It feels a little like a blackccent which feels a little odd
@@LittleMxBunny is he black? Could be code switching because of the subject matter.
a 'blackccent' isn't harmless once it isn't forced or used to mock black people and as he mentioned in the video he grew up with the culture so it shouldn't matter regardless of his race
@Zach A you don't get laid a lot, do you?
@Zach A considering the voice he uses in his normal videos usually sounds forced (especially when he's doing ads) it's totally possible that this is actually more natural and qe are just used to his more performance voice
I saw a lot of myself in Carlton. A black kid/teen who was constantly questioned about my blackness.
This dissection was perfect. Thank you!
i’ve been saying, FOR YEARS, that Fresh Prince of Bel Air tricked people into paying attention and caring about black lives. incredible video, my g. preciate it and you
Isn't it sad that millions had to be *tricked into caring about* human beings who have different skin color? It *SHOULD* be sad.
@@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460 it’s heartbreaking, truly, but the strategy has had to be used since the civil rights movement. i can’t help but feel desensitized to the hustle
I think it's disingenuous to call it "trickery". A show starring and about African Americans became so incredibly popular among whites, and still the narrative has to be "but only because they were TRICKED into it". It was well received because of such things that were pointed out in this video. It was supremely genuine, down to earth, and original. Something people were starving for in an era of cookie-cutter sitcoms.
Face it: your viewpoint on racism is just as bigoted and forced as what you claim to oppose. And it will never, EVER allow you to see a path towards amending the racial divide. You only push harder and harder against it, frothing at the mouth and shrieking that no matter what they do, no matter what the context, whites will always be oppressing blacks.
Such lies only further alienate people and help NO ONE. It is 100% pure Marxist, divisionist propaganda - exactly like what happened in Russia between the classes... BLM's founders are self-described "trained Marxists", after all. One of their stated goals is to "abolish the nuclear family". That's bad news for the Banks family and all the values this show taught us....
There remain problems in our society, yes. But quit indulging in the hate-filled revolutionary rhetoric that will leave EVERYONE divided and controlled. You don't have to have a boogeyman or scapegoat group to make yourself feel morally superior. Look in the mirror and see that you have just as many problems as the rest of us.
just want to say thanks for this "very special episode." I love that you are doing what you want with the platform that you built. it's inspiring.
Much love I love how you brought attention to this and I had to re-watch this a couple times just unpack everything beautiful work
You can tell there's genuine passion for what he's talking about, and a love for the show when you hear the tone of his voice shift roughly halfway through. It almost sounds to me as if he's about to get choked up from the subject matter alone.
One of the best show intros ever
I can't help singing along no matter how many times I've heard it. It's iconic.
That accent occasionally coming through is throwing me off 🤣 I love this show overall there’s a lot of meh episodes but there’s also so many great ones which hit home even today.
Anyone else feel like he drifts in and out of putting on an accent?
I never knew that Bel-Air had a clothing line until you said it first to me love the video keep them pumping.
One of the best youtube videos I've ever seen. So beautifully done. 🤩
The show was definitely my childhood. From start to finish. Then in reruns. Now streaming. 🥰
This episode was making me think of Everybody hates Chris. When you said that we are still facing the same problems we were 30 years ago, that hit something inside me and made me think of Everybody hates Chris. You should watch and do something based on that show. Have a great day my man.
You sound so happy doing this video! The enthusiasm is all there.
Never knew they pulled the Aunt Viv video from you and I’m terribly sorry to hear about it! One of my all time favorite nerdstalgic videos, watched it like five times on release and showed it to so many people lol
Just started watching the show not too long ago and right now its one of the only things I watch on TV. It tells compelling stories with messages while most shows/movies nowadays just feel like soulless, in your face messages. It has personality and can connect with more than just it's target demographic while many stories nowadays invoke a desperate, negative feeling of attacking another point of view. Story tellers that attempt to convey messages and life lessons should take notes from shows like these and focus more on the story and base of the messaging then just the messages themselves.
This was a incredible video. As a huge fan of the show, I've never heard anyone break it down the way you did. Just made my day
I absolutely love the style and format for this one my guy!
This was beautiful Nerdstalgic, the love you feel for the show really came through 💜
It was really nice and natural that your accent came out as you became more passionate about the show. Another great episode! 👍
I loved this video and the conservation you started. I think its so important, and I hope you continue it with more videos down the line! I love this show so much for so many different reasons and I would love to hear you talk about it more in future videos!
amazing video. Brilliant deconstructed the importance of Fresh Prince
Man you made me appreciate it much more. I loved it as a kid and still appreciate it.
I enjoyed this format. It almost felt like you were giving us poetry at times
The way I can just like the video even before it starts it's comforting, cuz I know I'll have a good time. Thank you
I love this show and this video really speaks out to me thank you.
Happy to say I just learned about Bel-Air Athletics store and bought some merch from there because of you! :)
My favorite show of all time, another great video idea could be how Carlton and Will's relationship grew over the series. The culture shock of you mentioned of Will being from the hood in Philly trying to get along with the preppy, spoiled trust fund kid Carlton. Originally Carlton struggled to relate to Will and would try to belittle him but secretly envied him ie: the basketball episode, and many more in the first couple seasons. But then they both end up loving each other for who they are as the series goes on ie: the series finale when both Will and Carlton dance to Tom Jones. Love your content!
Great video, love the longer form factor
Loved this video. This show is a true masterpiece, a cultural reset, timeless.
So much love for this show 💗
Thanks for posting this
Thanks for being here
I've been watching your series for awhile now, perhaps a year... Not sure... This is the first episode I have felt your personal feelings. I love your analysis of art, shows, etc. But this was an episode above those. Thank you.
The Fresh Prince was a great show. I loved watching it. You had commentary about the show, which pointed that so many shows were able to address social issues that same way that many other sitcoms were able to do.
My parents were Romanian refugees to America and had me watch this show growing up together and my dad looked at me and said "This show will last a long time." he was right. It was smart in making conversations about things that were uncomfortable but they knew how to do well with panash. The scene where he asks why his dad didn't want him makes me cry every time.
Thank you @nerdstalgic for this great tribute !
Love this video bro. I can hear your passion and enthusiasm. Keep it up!
All time favorite for sure. Great video!
I never comment on your videos but this was by far your best one to date, I wouldn’t change a thing.
APPRECIATED THIS EPISODE!!🙌🙌🙌
This is an amazing video. Thank you for using your platform to educate as well as entertain. ✊🏾
Yooo, Nerdstalgics whole swag is different on this one. Like, his delivery and intonation are different. Wild. Very interesting.
Legendary opening theme, legendary show.
I was re-watching season one last summer and was breaking down in tears over many episodes. It was just too real with all that was going on in the world.
hey man i just wanted to say while i may not have the same connection to the show as you did i still loved it and it still holds a special place in my heart
Not only did I like this video (I'm already subscribed with notifications turned on so...)
I had to make sure I added this to my "Favorites" playlist. I wanted to save it
You have officially became my favorite content creator. Thank you for this.
Great episode @nerdstalgic. Would love to hear more of these if you ever wanted!
“how come he don’t want me man”
absolutely tears, everytime.
This is literally such a good channel. Love nerdstalgic
I still cry when i watch the episode where his dad leaves him again. "why doesnt my dad want me" literally cant watch it without breaking down.
You did a great job bro, loved the way you broke this show down
God bless you for this video, Brothah. Seriously. 🤗🥰
Great video. Great communication and reflection of themes and reality 👌🏾
Fresh Prince is hands down my favourite TV show. It hits you on a comedy level first and foremost but then the emotional level hits hard and the lessons learned have changed who I am and how I think. I'm not old enough to actually be part of the Fresh Prince generation, but I watch through it on an almost annual basis. It's got me through some hard times, and with every watch through I spot an underlying message or a nuanced joke. A lot of people I know compare it to Friends, but they're nothing alike. Friends is just another sitcom that was more successful than most, Fresh Prince was completely different. I think the world needs a new Fresh Prince with everything going on right now, a platform to teach some positive lessons, not just about racism but everything.
I just finished rewatching the show and it hits home on so many levels
Just wanna say that your voice is amazing bro. It's very calming