In 2005, Warner Bros started including bonus DVDs (commemorative DVDs) in the boxed sets of various TV show seasons released on DVD at the time. I remember the first season of Fresh Prince had a bonus disc that included the pilot of Family Matters on it, I know the episode was a syndicated cut, but was the Orignial Theme Song for the pilot included.

I lost my copy of that bonus disc and those DVD sets have been reissued and no longer contain the bonus discs.

Yes, the original Louis Armstrong song was on the pilot episode on the commemorative DVD.


I also had this DVD but lost it somewhere.

I still have the one that includes "Room for Two" and "My Sister Sam".

I found a Fresh Prince set issued in 2005 on EBAY, I purchased it yesterday to see if it will contain that disc. As much as I love the Family Matters season sets, I don't like how the pilot is missing the Louis Armstrong theme.

If they were able to release it on a commemorative disc, why weren't they able to do it for the actual release?

I'd also like to find this disc (again). It'd be nice to own because of the original theme song. Maybe if I find another one I won't lose it...LOL.

I found a Fresh Prince set issued in 2005 on EBAY, I purchased it yesterday to see if it will contain that disc. As much as I love the Family Matters season sets, I don't like how the pilot is missing the Louis Armstrong theme.

If they were able to release it on a commemorative disc, why weren't they able to do it for the actual release?
Did that Set have the DVD in it?

Yes, the original Louis Armstrong song was on the pilot episode on the commemorative DVD.

It was? I just found my copy (with the pilot episodes for "Family Matters" and "Head of the Class") and it had the regular "As Days Go By" theme. I would also like to mention I went ahead of watched "Head of the Class" and regret doing that because now it's got me wanting to watch more episodes, lol.

^The copy I used to have DID have the Armstrong song. I'm positive. I wish I still had it.

^The copy I used to have DID have the Armstrong song. I'm positive. I wish I still had it.

I believe you but I wonder why some did and some didn't. And why I got the one that didn't, lol.

^Not sure. Maybe the original release of the disc was pulled because of the song issue.

I keep checking eBay for this disc but haven't had any luck.

I was able to locate a copy of this DVD on eBay. I haven't received it yet but when I do I'll check to see if it has the original theme.

I got the disc today in the mail and unfortunately it's the "As Days Go By" theme.

I know that my original copy of this disc (that I lost) had the Armstrong original theme...I know it did. I wish I could hear from someone that could confirm this so I know I'm not going crazy.

I am actually glad that the theme song was changed. To me, that "What A Wonderful World" song is too sad sounding.

God bless you always!!!

Holly