How Fresh Prince Saved Will Smith | Black Comedy In America

Now, this is a story all about how sitcoms and the career of a rising rap superstar got flipped, turned upside down. In this episode of Black Comedy In America, we explore the incredible origin and massive cultural impact of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Discover how a broke Will Smith was forced into a 10-minute impromptu audition in Quincy Jones' living room, successfully fusing hip-hop with mainstream television, and changing the landscape of 90s pop culture forever. Want more LOL! Network? Last Episode - https://youtu.be/w4szU1V72VM This Season - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEA9mf3ZJGFwhbqDrLWWOf4-iU01EZSEI In The Ring with Kevin Hart - https://www.youtube.com/show/VLPLEA9mf3ZJGFxtCN91JrcMPi8dvg5Lg6qa?sbp=QAE%3D Real Husbands of Hollywood - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEA9mf3ZJGFzSBmuEfgTl4RG5BRN-zNoc Watch our FREE 24/7 Live Stream Channel, LOL! Stand-Up - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctyzvJLoid0 Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@LOLNetwork?sub_confirmation=1 Check out our podcasts: One Song - https://www.youtube.com/@OneSongPodcast ReLiving Single - https://www.youtube.com/@ReLivingSinglePodcast FOLLOW THE FUNNY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolnetwork/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@LOLnetwork X: https://www.twitter.com/lolnetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LOLNetwork Official Website: http://www.laughoutloud.com About LOL! Network: Laugh Out Loud, a Hartbeat company, is a comedy brand and multi-platform network founded by the world’s top comedian, Kevin Hart. LOL! Network delivers on a vision for the future of comedy with the mission of keeping the world laughing together. LOL! Network features a curated collection of the boldest and most legendary voices in comedy: stand-up, sketch, scripted, non-scripted, interviews, and more. Dope Comedy. Delivered Daily. Always On. Always Loud. Chapters 00:00 Fresh Prince Legacy 00:43 Will Smith's Origin Story 03:52 How the Show Was Created 05:00 From Famous to Broke 06:28 Backstage at Arsenio Hall 07:25 Meeting Benny Medina 08:22 The Living Room Audition 10:49 Quincy Jones Believes in Will 16:56 Shooting the Pilot 20:03 Alfonso Ribeiro Chemistry 22:52 James Avery's Impact 27:08 Writing the Theme Song 30:01 The Iconic Father Scene 33:01 The Bel-Air Reboot Reaction 40:07 When Did They Know It Was a Hit? 41:15 Will Smith on Global Impact 42:04 Summertime Premiere Moment 43:20 Where Fresh Prince Fits in Black TV History Truth About The Fresh Prince | Black Comedy In America | E08 https://www.youtube.com/@LOLNetwork #Comedy #LOLNetwork #BlackComedyInAmerica #WillSmith