The 90s were a golden era for Black Television, and it seemed safe to say no other show from

that time had quite the same reach and impact as the fresh prints of Bel Air.

Its theme song is instantly recognizable, a catapulted bullsmip to movie stardom, and

it remains infinitely memeable.

In many ways it was a goofy fish out of water sitcom, but the series also revealed layers

and heft.

With humor and occasionally some very special drama, it frequently touched on class and

race.

I'm Aisha Harris and today we're talking about the fresh prints of Bel Air on Popculture

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