Could "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" Still Have Worked If Another Rapper Was Used - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 05-20-2011, 01:11 AM

Or was it Will Smith that made this show a success?

Marvo301 · 05-20-2011, 01:19 AM

The main source of comedy on this show was the culture clash between a rich Bel Air family and their rapper relative from Philly. I think that basic premise would work with another rapper in the role. Would it work as well or for as long as it did with Will Smith? Maybe not. But I think the basic premise would have worked with any other rapper.

Brian Damage · 05-20-2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

The main source of comedy on this show was the culture clash between a rich Bel Air family and their rapper relative from Philly. I think that basic premise would work with another rapper in the role. Would it work as well or for as long as it did with Will Smith? Maybe not. But I think the basic premise would have worked with any other rapper.

Very true, I am sure Christopher Reid is kicking himself for not taking the role.

mal129 · 07-21-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Very true, I am sure Christopher Reid is kicking himself for not taking the role.

Was Chris Reid offered the role?? I didn't know that. I think he could have just as well. But it's really too hard to imagine.

DJM77 · 03-06-2012, 08:08 PM

I think it could have worked with Christopher Reid.

I remember reading somewhere that Quincy Jones originally had MC Shan in mind for the role. I have a hard time imagining the show being very successful if that had panned out.

Blackout · 03-06-2012, 10:51 PM

i think Will was perfect for the job, as was Carlton

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DJM77 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: Missouri Posts: 5,564	I think it could have worked with Christopher Reid. I remember reading somewhere that Quincy Jones originally had MC Shan in mind for the role. I have a hard time imagining the show being very successful if that had panned out.
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Blackout Sart Bimpson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 13, 2003 Location: where the sun rises Posts: 2,235	i think Will was perfect for the job, as was Carlton
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