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Will's father Lou shows up after fourteen years and spends a lot of time with Will. Will's very pleased with this, uncle Phil however thinks Lou will again disappoint his son.
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As members of the Banks family and Geoffrey prepare for their moves, Will tries to pretend that he also has big plans for moving forward. After admitting the truth, Will makes a decision to stay in ...
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Will is run down with work, school, and his girlfriend, and has trouble staying awake. He decides to take amphetamines to help him. Carlton asks will for vitamins and Will accidentally gives him the ...
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| Will Smith | ... | Will Smith / ... 148 episodes, 1990-1996 | |
| James Avery | ... | Philip Banks / ... 148 episodes, 1990-1996 | |
| Alfonso Ribeiro | ... | Carlton Banks / ... 148 episodes, 1990-1996 | |
| Tatyana Ali | ... | Ashley Banks / ... 148 episodes, 1990-1996 | |
| Karyn Parsons | ... | Hilary Banks / ... 148 episodes, 1990-1996 | |
| Joseph Marcell | ... | Geoffrey Butler / ... 148 episodes, 1990-1996 | |
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When Will, an inner-city teenager from Philly is sent by his mother to live with his relatives (the Banks') in Bel-Air, everybody is in for a surprise. It is funny how influence can go both ways... Written by Steve Richer <sricher@sympatico.ca>
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[opens the front door and hugs Geoffrey]
Will: Uncle Phil! Man! How are you doing?
Geoffrey: I am not your uncle Philip...
Will: My fault, man! I must have got the wrong crib. I didn't know there were so many brothers living in this neighborhood! We're doing all right, huh?
Geoffrey: You have the right house. I am Geoffrey, your uncle's butler.
Will: Okay. Well, I-
[pause]
Will: "Cheerio" and all that rot!
[laughs]
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Written by Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff
Performed by Will Smith
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Will Smith's character name in the show is actually different than in real life. In the show, he is "William" Smith, in real life he's "Willard" Smith. This is referred to when one of Will's girlfriend's father calls him Williard as a joke. See more »Goofs
In many of the early episodes you can see Will Smith mouthing the words of his co-stars before his lines come up. See more »Quotes
Will: [very first lines of the show][opens the front door and hugs Geoffrey]
Will: Uncle Phil! Man! How are you doing?
Geoffrey: I am not your uncle Philip...
Will: My fault, man! I must have got the wrong crib. I didn't know there were so many brothers living in this neighborhood! We're doing all right, huh?
Geoffrey: You have the right house. I am Geoffrey, your uncle's butler.
Will: Okay. Well, I-
[pause]
Will: "Cheerio" and all that rot!
[laughs]
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The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirWritten by Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff
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Inner-city rap met upscale Beverly Hills society in this black sitcom. Philadelphia homeboy Will Smith was off to Beverly Hills to live with his rich, pretentious relatives the Banks. Only you had differences occur Will brought a little soul to the strict Beverly Hills mansion, only to be taught a few things by the Banks as well. The Banks family had the uncle of Will that was Philip (James Avery) a successful attorney who knew all about the problems a black man faced in a white society. The Banks had two daughters who I describe both as being just as sexy and beautiful as ever first the oldest and spoiled Hillary (Karyn Parsons) and the youngest the pretty Ashley (Tatyana Ali). The Banks family always had to deal with problems in life and had fun of it in the process. The theme song by Smith and partner Jeff Townes "Parents Just Don't Understand" said it all. You can now catch the reruns of the famous Will Smith on both cable channels TBS and WGN this popular black sitcom is still well enjoyed.