| Edition |
First Atria Books hardcover edition. |
| Description |
viii, 307 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-292) and index. |
| Contents |
Prologue -- Introduction -- Born and raised -- Straight outta Shaker Heights -- Who says no to Quincy Jones? -- Meet the Bankses -- Showtime -- A fresh start -- Will and Carlton explain the (Black) world -- "What's on the menu?" -- "Keep your hands where I can see them" -- "Andy and Susan have left the building" -- A brief history of the Black family sitcom -- "On this very special episode..." -- The pregnant aunt of Bel-Air -- "They ain't never met a nigga like me" -- "How come he don't want me?" -- Hitting their stride -- All good things -- Epilogue. |
| Summary |
This cultural history of the beloved nineties sitcom that launched Will Smith's career offers never-before-told stories based on exclusive interviews with the show's cast, creators, writers, and crew who all helped redefine America's understanding of race, sex, parenthood, and class. |
| Subject |
Fresh prince of Bel Air (Television program)
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Smith, Will, 1968-
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Situation comedies (Television programs) -- United States.
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Television programs -- United States.
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| Genre/Form |
Trivia and miscellanea.
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| ISBN |
9781982185176 (hardcover) |
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1982185171 (hardcover) |
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