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Why This Fresh Prince Scene Made TV History—and Will Smith Too
This scene changed everything. When Will Smith broke down in the iconic “Papa’s Got a Brand New Excuse” episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, it wasn’t just a powerful TV moment-it was a cultural turning point that catapulted Smith’s acting career to new heights. In this episode of Run It Back, we dive deep into the emotional scene that hit millions of viewers hard, exploring how it transformed The Fresh Prince, impacted Black TV, and helped launch Will Smith into stardom.
We break down:
-The real-life emotions behind Will's performance
-How the show changed after this pivotal scene
-The cinematic and thematic depth that made it unforgettable
-The ripple effect on modern TV and Smith's career trajectory
Want to see 👀 more about how Black TV shaped culture? Watch our other episodes here:
👉 Run It Back Episode 1 - Living Single: ua-cam.com/video/B3HhYnsTA50/v-deo.html
👉 Run It Back Episode 2 - A Different World: ua-cam.com/video/gV2Fc6Bzwn8/v-deo.html
Stay tuned for more deep dives into the Black TV moments that shaped our culture. Don’t forget to hit the like button, subscribe, and let us know in the comments which TV show or moment you’d like us to run back next!
Chapters:
00:00 "The Scene"
01:15 The Context of the Scene
04:00 The Artistry of the Emotion
09:10 How This Scene Changed Everything for Will Smith
18:38 How This Scene Changed Black TV
20:48 Things You Didn't Know about the Scene
22:16 Impact on Culture Today
27:23 Outro
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  • @majikmanheru3539
    @majikmanheru3539 2 дні тому

    Peace and abundant divine blissings!! This #episode was and still is epic!! Thanks for sharing this one with us!! We sincerely appreciate it, and you!

    • @CultureRewind1
      @CultureRewind1 День тому

      Thank you! We'll try to bring back the nostalgia for some of the many other epic moments our entertainment past!

  • @melvinkelly1604
    @melvinkelly1604 8 днів тому

    I knew it was this one ♊️

  • @benisrael2948
    @benisrael2948 17 днів тому

    That scene was so powerful. I remember it very well. And it hit me hard because I could relate. My so-called dad. Left me my mom and my two brothers when we're very little. And my mom raised us by herself. Then years later when we were teenagers my so-called dad came to visit us and it was very uncomfortable because we didn't know him. He stayed only a few days then left and we never saw him again.

    • @CultureRewind1
      @CultureRewind1 17 днів тому

      That's a very unfortunate story, and I can only imagine how that affects one's life. I'm glad to that it sounds like you found some solace in this scene. It's so important for us to see stories we can relate to and realize we're not the only ones.

  • @BLACK24MAMBAA8
    @BLACK24MAMBAA8 Місяць тому

    Top5 sitcom moments got water just watching again 😂

  • @bennyhill2296
    @bennyhill2296 Місяць тому

    Will was in bed with the executive producer

  • @bamalinestretcher7423
    @bamalinestretcher7423 Місяць тому

    Will Smith was one of my favorite actors, I grew up on the Fresh Prince... Soooo sick of my childhood Hero's being sick Fk's that sold their Soul to the SICK Industry ... I Wish Hollywood would keep their SICK Lifestyle to their selves.. Most of US Are just God fearing Normal People JS !!!

  • @ReynaldAdolphe
    @ReynaldAdolphe Місяць тому

    Great video. Sound proof the room to lessen the echo. Tone down the big music. Great job otherwise.

  • @thomasbarlow5666
    @thomasbarlow5666 Місяць тому

    I remember seeing it the day it aired. Very powerful moment the dialog between Will and Uncle Phil was so well written

    • @CultureRewind1
      @CultureRewind1 Місяць тому

      One of the most moving moments in sitcom history!

    • @thelivekatcher666
      @thelivekatcher666 17 днів тому

      Will Smith freestyle those last scene barely written if were written at all.

  • @TheKattman1
    @TheKattman1 Місяць тому

    Great breakdown

  • @mccallosone4903
    @mccallosone4903 Місяць тому

    good show, and man, was i ever in love with cree summer. couldnt miss that thursday night lineup too, it was legendary. the show deffo got better after denise left, the romance was sweet. good video

    • @CultureRewind1
      @CultureRewind1 Місяць тому

      Those Thursday nights in 1992 were deep!!! Cosby Show --> A Different World --> Cheers --> Wings --> L.A. Law. Or you could've flipped over to Fox for 90210 at 10pm. It was a time!

  • @sAv_Doll
    @sAv_Doll Місяць тому

    great presentation 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

    • @CultureRewind1
      @CultureRewind1 Місяць тому

      Glad you liked it! Did you catch the 'Living Single' episode? ua-cam.com/video/B3HhYnsTA50/v-deo.html

  • @BlackOakTV
    @BlackOakTV Місяць тому

    Excellent breakdown!

  • @CultureRewind1
    @CultureRewind1 2 місяці тому

    If you want to catch this first episode of "Run It Back", make sure you click the bell to get notified when the show debuts on Sunday!