The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
| The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | |
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| Genre | Sitcom |
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| Based on | A format by Benny Medina & Jeff Pollack |
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| Theme music composer | The Fresh Prince in association with A Touch of Jazz, Inc. |
| Opening theme | "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" performed by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince |
| Ending theme | "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” (instrumental) |
| Composer | Quincy Jones III |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 6 |
| No. of episodes | 148 (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Videotape; Multi-camera |
| Running time | 21–23 minutes |
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| Network | NBC |
| Release | September 10, 1990 – May 20, 1996 |
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American television sitcom created by Andy and Susan Borowitz that aired on NBC from September 10, 1990, to May 20, 1996. The series stars Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself, a street-smart teenager born and raised in West Philadelphia who is sent to live with his wealthy uncle and aunt in Bel-Air, Los Angeles, where his lifestyle often clashes with that of his upper-class relatives.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was a hit for NBC, running for 148 episodes over six seasons.[1][2] Smith and James Avery were the only actors who appeared in each episode.[3] The series was Smith's star vehicle into television and film.
A reunion special/retrospective reuniting the surviving cast debuted on HBO Max in November 2020.[4][5] A more dramatic reimagining of the series, titled Bel-Air and based on the fan film of the same name, received a two-season order for Peacock, and was released on February 13, 2022.[6]
- ^ "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air". TV.com. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ^ Coker, Cheo Hodari (May 20, 1996). "Good Night, 'Prince'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved January 2, 2014.
- ^ "What the Cast of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Is Up to Now as Bel-Air Debuts". People.com. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "HBO Max to Drop "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion" Early: Today at 5PM PT". Futon Critic. November 18, 2020. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ Hutchinson, Emily (November 13, 2020). "Will Smith releases first trailer for Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion as premiere date is revealed". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on November 13, 2020. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (December 16, 2021). "'Bel-Air': Peacock's 'Fresh Prince' Drama Reboot Sets Super Bowl Sunday Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 16, 2021.