Why didn't Uncle Phil pick up Will from the airport?
01-04-06, 05:49 PM
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Uncle Phil doesn't care about black people.
Kudos to the Prince for rhyming 'out' with 'out'.
Originally Posted by mullivan
Well, the plane landed and when I came out
There was a dude who looked like a cop and yelled my name out
There was a dude who looked like a cop and yelled my name out
01-04-06, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by DRG
At the last "Fresh Prince of Bel Air Convention" I attended (San Diego, 2003) there was a healthy debate as to whether or not the extended theme song could be considered canon or not, considering it was never used in the actual show.
01-04-06, 07:32 PM
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I don't recall the extended lyrics to the theme song, but I do recall part of the opening on the airplane, and I think he mentions that the stewardess is 'fly'. That has been cut on most of the episodes I have seen since.
Does anyone have the lyrics to that part, or know why it was cut?
Does anyone have the lyrics to that part, or know why it was cut?
01-04-06, 07:50 PM
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Thread of the year! Or at least, the day.
There's some info on why the cut the airplane part in the Wikipedia entry for the show:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fre...nce_of_Bel_Air
There's some info on why the cut the airplane part in the Wikipedia entry for the show:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fre...nce_of_Bel_Air
(Note: The first few episodes used this full version of the theme song, however, from Episode #9 "Someday Your Prince Will Be In Effect, Part 2" and onward, the third and fourth verses were cut out, so the song went directly from "You're moving with your Auntie and Uncle in Bel-Air" to "I whistled for a cab...". This was done so that the episodes could be longer. DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince also released a longer version of the full song, but it was never used on the show.
01-04-06, 08:56 PM
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Maybe he didn't want to pick him up from the airport, because he never wanted to get to a point in their relatonship when Will would say "How come you never pick me up from the airport anymore?"
01-04-06, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DRG
At the last "Fresh Prince of Bel Air Convention" I attended (San Diego, 2003) there was a healthy debate as to whether or not the extended theme song could be considered canon or not, considering it was never used in the actual show.
01-05-06, 12:20 AM
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i heard the full song only on one episode back when it was in syndication on fox 5 here in DC. if i remember right there was a scene on the plane
01-05-06, 03:38 AM
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I remember the long version with the "I begged and pleaded with her..." and "...orange juice out of a champagne glass..."
but not the other verse. I have the Greatest Hits CD somewhere, I'll have to dig it up.
I thought it was only on the first episode, but I've seen it on a couple of other first season ep repeats. (I guess it was on the first 8)
I thought he said "this cab was where", but never knew what he meant... rare sounds better...
but not the other verse. I have the Greatest Hits CD somewhere, I'll have to dig it up.
I thought it was only on the first episode, but I've seen it on a couple of other first season ep repeats. (I guess it was on the first 8)
I thought he said "this cab was where", but never knew what he meant... rare sounds better...
01-05-06, 06:28 AM
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At the last "Fresh Prince of Bel Air Convention" I attended (San Diego, 2003) there was a healthy debate as to whether or not the extended theme song could be considered canon or not, considering it was never used in the actual show.
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01-05-06, 08:52 AM
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Wow, just when I thought it couldn't get any funnier than smelling Criterions, this thread comes along.
(BTW, I remember the orange juice verse from the first theme song but never anything about a limo).
(BTW, I remember the orange juice verse from the first theme song but never anything about a limo).
01-05-06, 09:51 AM
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I found a few great Fresh Prince video clips while surfing around:
Here is the entire pilot episode which opens with the extended credit sequence:
http://www.emiliaroca.com/fresh%20pr...%20project.avi
This is a great pilot for the series if you ask me! Some hilarious scenes as Will is introduced to the family members, especially Carlton, as well as a poignant moment towards the end when Will and Uncle Phil realize they have a lot to learn about each other.
As for the opening credit sequence, it does not contain the full lyrics to the song (which describes Will avoiding the limo driver) but is the longest version I am aware of. I am fairly certain a video for the entire song was never filmed as this would be impractical for a half hour sitcom.
I also stumbled on this video clip of the extended opening in Italian:
http://www.ifeeder.net/m.asp?id=408565700054169
"Prima Classe!"
There's also this great clip in Italian, which looks like additional closing credits they put in for the Italian dubbing artists.
http://www.ifeeder.net/m.asp?id=27492702007294
Here is the entire pilot episode which opens with the extended credit sequence:
http://www.emiliaroca.com/fresh%20pr...%20project.avi
This is a great pilot for the series if you ask me! Some hilarious scenes as Will is introduced to the family members, especially Carlton, as well as a poignant moment towards the end when Will and Uncle Phil realize they have a lot to learn about each other.
As for the opening credit sequence, it does not contain the full lyrics to the song (which describes Will avoiding the limo driver) but is the longest version I am aware of. I am fairly certain a video for the entire song was never filmed as this would be impractical for a half hour sitcom.
I also stumbled on this video clip of the extended opening in Italian:
http://www.ifeeder.net/m.asp?id=408565700054169
"Prima Classe!"
There's also this great clip in Italian, which looks like additional closing credits they put in for the Italian dubbing artists.
http://www.ifeeder.net/m.asp?id=27492702007294
01-05-06, 11:25 AM
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I've always liked that since they took the plane ride part of the song out, it seemed like Will took the cab from Philly to Bel Air.
Oh yeah, and
at the Fresh Prince Convention, 
if it's true.
Oh yeah, and
at the Fresh Prince Convention, if it's true.
01-05-06, 11:37 AM
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Google helped me find a transcript of Will's speech at the convention:
You know, before I answer any more questions there's something I wanted to say. Having received all your letters over the years, and I've spoken to many of you, and some of you have traveled... y'know... hundreds of miles to be here, I'd just like to say... GET A LIFE, will you people? I mean, for crying out loud, it's just a TV show! I mean, look at you, look at the way you're dressed! You've turned an enjoyable little job, that I did as a lark for a few years, into a COLOSSAL WASTE OF TIME!
01-05-06, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DRG
At the last "Fresh Prince of Bel Air Convention" I attended (San Diego, 2003) there was a healthy debate as to whether or not the extended theme song could be considered canon or not, considering it was never used in the actual show.
Hey! I was there too! Did I see you at the costume ball?
01-05-06, 02:02 PM
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Wait a sec, I need to know if there really is a Fresh Prince convention.
Because that both scares and delights me.
Also I hear that in the extended, extended version of the song, Will explains how he stopped off for lunch and also bought a new shirt on the way to Uncle Phil's place. Also he had his teeth cleaned but frankly I feel that part really drags the song down.
Because that both scares and delights me.
Also I hear that in the extended, extended version of the song, Will explains how he stopped off for lunch and also bought a new shirt on the way to Uncle Phil's place. Also he had his teeth cleaned but frankly I feel that part really drags the song down.
01-05-06, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by IG80Nate
Wait a sec, I need to know if there really is a Fresh Prince convention.
The event is always a lot of fun. A few cast members usually show up each year. Last year Janet Hubert-Whitten (who played Vivian Banks for the first three seasons of the show) was there. Two years before that Alfonso Ribeiro (who played Carlton) made an appearance and even sang a Tom Jones song! There are always some great fan performances, cast impersonators and a great deal of unique merchandise. This year my buddy and I are working on the choreography to reenact the dance Will and Carlton performed in episode 412 for the dance contest:
http://www.smartphone2000.tv/2000/Fr...%20Contest.wmv
If I get a chance I’ll post some of the pics I took at last year’s convention. Did anyone else here attend? Maybe you could post pics as well?
01-05-06, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by mullivan
Well, the plane landed and when I came out
There was a dude who looked like a cop and yelled my name out
There was a dude who looked like a cop and yelled my name out
Originally Posted by Charlie Goose
Kudos to the Prince for rhyming 'out' with 'out'.
