The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air



The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from 1990 to 1996. Starring Will Smith as a Philadelphia teenager sent to live with his relatives in Bel Air, the show dealt with the difficulties of a street-smart teenager adjusting to a more affluent lifestyle in a comical manner.

Connections

 * Quincy Jones wrote the theme song and appeared as himself in three episodes
 * Alfonso Ribeiro played Carlton Banks
 * Will Smith played William 'Will' Smith
 * Tatyana Ali played Ashley Banks
 * Brian Stokes Mitchell played Trevor
 * Malcolm-Jamal Warner played Eric in two episodes
 * Dick Clark appeared as himself in two episodes
 * Jay Leno appeared as himself in two episodes
 * Branford Marsalis played Duane, and appeared as himself
 * Raven-Symoné played Claudia in "Vying for Attention" (1992)
 * Oprah Winfrey appeared as herself in "A Night at the Oprah" (1992)
 * Vanessa Williams played Danny Mitchell in " A Funny Thing Happened on the Way Home from the Forum" (1992)
 * Kim Fields played Monique in "The Best Laid Plans" (1993), and appeared as herself
 * Queen Latifah played Dee Dee in two episodes
 * Tom Jones appeared as himself in "The Alma Matter" (1993)
 * Boyz II Men appeared as themselves in "'Twas the Night Before Christening" (1993)
 * Ben Vereen played Lou Smith in "Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse" (1994)
 * Donald Trump appeared as himself in "For Sale by Owner" (1994)
 * Little Richard appeared as himself in "The Client" (1994)
 * Brad Garrett played John "Fingers" O'Neill in "Fresh Prince: The Movie" (1994)
 * Pat Morita played Mr Yoshi in "Love Hurts" (1994)
 * Chris Rock played Maurice/Jasmine in "Get a Job" (1995)
 * B.B. King played Pappy in "Bourgie Sings the Blues" (1995)
 * Regis Philbin appeared as himself in "I, Stank Hole in One" (1996)
 * William Shatner appeared as himself in "Eye, Tooth" (1996)