#the fresh prince of bel air icons

[cinefiliz]

[bmorefashionnerd]

Will Smith, 1992

[iconsitcoms]

ashley banks icons

sitcom: the fresh prince of bel-air

[popculturebaby]

Karyn Parsons in 1990 ✨

[helloparkerrose]

[thedisdainfullysilentvisitor]

If I were to do a photomanip of iconic tv show women, I honestly can only think of like, four of them. And google showed me Mindy Lahiri being one and I do not agree with that (cause of her gloating about assaulting a cast member and threatening to fire a crew member for pointing it out to her.) Most of the rest of them I don't know anything about;

Brooke Davis,

Leslie Knope,

Hillary Banks,

Olivia Benson

Lucy Ricardo

Blair Waldorf (I did watch Gossip girl but I don't know that she's a positive female icon)

Really I consider a woman icon of a tv show being a powerful woman that lifts other women up and in their show, paves a way of goodness in example. So the ones I DO know are;

Dana Scully

Xena

Gabrielle (from Xena, although she wasn't listed)

Buffy

Olivia Pope (now, google reminded me of her)

I consider Elena Gilbert and Emma Swan to be as well.

And then Google said the tv personality of Mary Tyler Moore, Mary Richards. Does she fit that narrative?

[prplocks]

✧❁ icons 〴 ashley banks ˗ˏˋ ´ˎ˗

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[littletroubledgrrrl]

[everythingisawayoflife]

hey fun dead poets fact thats actually fun and not utterly depressing! the same woman who plays todd’s mom (we see her very briefly at the beginning and the end), her name is debra mooney and she has been in many things from scandal to fresh prince of bel air, among others. among her crowning achievements is the portrayal of THIS ICON

just a little something to improve your day if it needs improving okay bye for now im gonna hyperfixate on the sonic movies and i might finish charlie’s chapter of down for the count who knows!

[beebeetheclown]

MY MAN IS BACK WHEN I NEEDED HIM MOST😭😭😭😭💕💕💕

I don’t care what you all think. This matching look is ICON CUNT SERVING 4 COURSE MEAL!!!

Like damn okay dj fresh prince of bel air white rapper punk dad.

[princess-lointaine]

iconic hilary banks minidress looks from season four of the fresh prince of bel air

[vintagetvstars]

Karyn Parsons Vs. Nana Visitor

Propaganda

Karyn Parsons - (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - No text propaganda

Nana Visitor - (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) - How can you look at her big dark brown eyes and not fall in love? She invented doe eyes.

Master Poll List of the Hot Vintage TV Ladies Bracket

Additional propaganda below the cut

Karyn Parsons:

Nana Visitor:

Her character on DS9 was so iconic, she was such a badass and had such a great arc as a character and she played her so well

[domquixotedospobresblog]

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones, who shaped American entertainment by collaborating with icons from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, has died at 91.

Known for producing Michael Jackson’s Thriller and scoring for artists like Aretha Franklin and Donna Summer, Jones also composed film scores, led jazz bands, and produced The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.

With 28 Grammy wins and 80 nominations, his achievements span music, television, and innovation, leaving an indelible legacy on the industry.

Rest in peace.

[honeydiamonds]

As I’ve been saying, all 3 Dreamgirls being Purva Phalguni is because Purva Phalguni is the dream and Uttara Phalguni is the dream come true. Uttara Phalguni will always be the outcome of Purva Phalguni in whatever plane of existence you apply it to. The overall principle is that Purva Phalguni is the sprouting seed and Uttara Phalguni is the fully grown tree that is the only one capable of producing fruit. Purva Phalguni is too early to “pick.” Which is why they want to grow up so quickly and why they have their own struggles in the process of growing up.

We can see Uttara Phalguni women also being “Dreamgirls” in the way that they are “wifey material” or the “wish-fulfilling woman.” This is seen *literally* in the way that they are p-rnstars or a lot of different people’s “type.”

Important side note on Purva Phalguni: Anika Noni Rose, who plays one of the Dreamgirls, also voices Tiana from Princess and the Frog, who iconically wishes upon a star.

Walt Disney was an Uttara Phalguni and his famous quote was “if you can dream it, you can do it.” The theme song for Disney is “when you wish upon a star.” Uttara Phalguni native Julie Andrews was an incredibly important figure for Disney’s success in its early days

through her role as the iconic nanny Mary Poppins. This nakshatra ALSO deals with raising children or being raised as a child, as it extends from the 5H of children into the 6H of responsibilities, chores. One of the duties of the wife 💍 is to care for the children. Simba + Will from the Lion King + the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air are two iconic Uttara Phalguni characters who represent the transition from childhood into adulthood, or fairytale into reality. I’ve discussed this endlessly, so I might be missing a few examples but the overall point is that this nakshatra is the process of the sprouting seed (Shukra) that is Purva Phalguni growing into the fully grown fruit tree, or the “Latter Fig Tree.”

[thepopcultureramble]

Now, lemme ramble a little bit.

I wasn't born in the 1990s, but its cultural impact remains. I'm here to talk about the music and cultural impact, in particular, because many would argue that it was the golden era. I got my glimpse through TV shows and music videos. 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' was on heavy rotation in my household, as were Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston.

That was my introduction: my mom singing 'I Will Always Love You' while MTV music videos replayed in the background.

But the impact it has on pop culture today, 34 years after its emergence, is what really gets me. You can see its fingerprints all over contemporary music, fashion, and even internet memes. It's as if the '90s created a blueprint for coolness that refuses to fade away.

I can't imagine what hearing TLC's 'Creep' live right when it dropped would have been like, or being in the crowd when Kurt Cobain was scream-singing 'Smells Like Teen Spirit.'

It's that era that birthed groups and acts like Flo and Olivia Rodrigo.

You know, there's something about the rawness of '90s music that just hits different. It was a time when artists weren't afraid to push boundaries and speak their truth. Take Tupac Shakur, for example. His lyrics were like poetry, tackling issues like racism, poverty, and social injustice head-on. And then you had the Notorious B.I.G., spinning tales of street life with unmatched skill and charisma.

These were more than just songs; they were snapshots of life in the '90s, capturing the struggles and triumphs of a generation.

But it wasn't all serious stuff. The '90s also gave us some of the catchiest pop hits of all time. From the infectious beats of Spice Girls to the smooth grooves of Boyz II Men, there was something for everyone on the airwaves. And let's not forget about the rise of boy bands like *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys.

Ballads ruled the charts, with artists like Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, and Brian McKnight belting out love songs that still give us all the feels today. Whether you were nursing a broken heart or falling head over heels, there was a '90s jam for every romantic occasion.

Adele was kind of a product of that too.

Now, let's switch gears and talk about fashion. The '90s were all about self-expression, and nowhere was that more evident than in the clothes we wore. Grunge was king, with flannel shirts, ripped jeans, and Doc Martens becoming the unofficial uniform of rebellious youth everywhere. And let's not forget about the rise of streetwear, with brands like Tommy Hilfiger, FUBU, and Supreme making a splash on the scene.

But perhaps the most iconic fashion statement of the '90s was the rise of the supermodel. From Cindy Crawford to Naomi Campbell, these runway goddesses epitomised glamour and sophistication, setting the bar high for fashionistas everywhere.

So yeah, the '90s may be a thing of the past, but its influence? It still lives here.

This was a ramble by,

The PCR.

[jules-has-notes]

Aca Top 10: Sitcom Themes — VoicePlay music video

Since the emergence of TV sitcoms in the mid-20th century, part of their enduring charm has been the catchy songs that accompany the opening credits. There's something reassuring about a familiar tune that indicates whatever problems the quippy characters might face will be resolved in less than 30 minutes, and probably end with a hug. While VoicePlay can't provide a physical embrace for every listener, this medley is just as fun and entertaining as an episode of your favorite comfort show in a fraction of the time.

Details:

title: Aca Top 10 – Sitcom Themes

original songs / performers: "I'll Be There For You" by The Rembrandts from Friends; [0:20] Saved by the Bell theme by Michael Damian; [0:36] "Hey Beautiful" by The Solids for How I Met Your Mother; [0:45] The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince; [1:05] Seinfeld theme by Jonathan Wolff; [1:18] "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" by Gary Portnoy from Cheers; [1:45] "As Days Go By" by Jesse Frederick for Family Matters; [2:08] "Thank You for Being a Friend" by Cynthia Fee for Golden Girls; [2:30] Mister Ed theme by Jay Livingston; [2:45] Unbreakable Kimmy Shmidt theme by The Gregory Brothers; [2:54] "Movin’ On Up" by Ja'Net DuBois for The Jeffersons

written by: "I'll Be There For You" by Michael Skloff, David Crane, Marta Kauffman, Allee Willis, Phil Sōlem, & Danny Wilde; Saved by the Bell theme by Scott Gale; "Hey Beautiful" by Carter Bays, Craig Thomas, Patrick Butler, & C.C. DePhil; The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air theme by Jeffrey "DJ Jazzy Jeff" Townes & Will "The Fresh Prince" Smith; Seinfeld theme by Jonathan Wolff; "Where Everybody Knows Your Name" by Gary Portnoy & Judy Hart-Angelo; "As Days Go By" by Jesse Frederick & Bennett Salvay; "Thank You for Being a Friend" by Andrew Gold; "Mister Ed" by Jay Livingston & Ray Evans; Unbreakable Kimmy Shmidt theme by Jeff Richmond, Michael Gregory, & Evan Gregory; "Movin’ On Up" by Ja'Net DuBois

arranged by: Layne Stein & Earl Elkins Jr.

release date: 19 July 2019

My favorite bits:

that iconic twangy air guitar and the requisite 👏👏👏👏

the fantastic bus "vroom" that was honed through years of "Road Trip" performances 🚌💨

Eli and Earl's squicked out reaction to Geoff's deep "moist" 💧

the light, popping percussion Layne gives to to "Fresh Prince"

Geoff's descending run in the transition into "Seinfeld"

Earl pretending he's going to smack Eli while he's helping with the "Seinfeld" percussion

that lovely four-part harmony for ♫ "get awaaay" ♫

J.None's quick transformation into a pitch-perfect Steve Urkel 🤓

their absolutely joyful tone as they sing the Golden Girls theme

the back row mounting pretend horses during Mr. Ed

animated carrot shenanigans 🥕

Geoff grooving away on that walking bass line in "Movin’ On Up"

Eli and J's gospel hands on that final "oooh!" harmony

Earl's fantastic belt for the end of "Movin’ On Up"

how long they manage to hold on to the ending silence before they burst out laughing

Trivia:

○ Once again, the decision process for this entry in their "Aca Top 10" series was quite contentious. The guys are clearly very passionate about their entertainment preferences.

○ Some of the shows are represented on their shirts, regardless of whether they made the final cut.

Eli — Gilligan from Gilligan's Island (1964–67)

Earl — portraits of the Golden Girls (1985–92) with "squad" above

J.None — Fresh Prince of Bel Air (1990–96) title graphic baseball jersey

Geoff — Joey Tribiani's catchphrase "How you doin'?" from Friends (1994–2004) in the show's title font

Layne — Kelly Kapowski from Saved By the Bell (1989–92)

○ The guys had already recorded a version of "Everywhere You Look" from Full House (1987–95) and Fuller House (2016–20) as the second entry in their PartWork series three years earlier. Earl and Layne covered all five vocal parts for that one.

○ Revisiting some of the memorable shows of their youth got Earl and Layne in a bit of a nostalgic mood, so they gave a shoutout to a favorite after-school snack on social media.

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