A Clip From "The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air" Television Series' Easter Episode (1996): Carton & Ashley Sing "This Little Light Of Mine"

 
Fresh Prince this little light of mine

swayzone, May 25, 2009

"From the last and final season! :( "
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Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post showcases a 1996 clip from the television series "Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air". In that clip Carlton and Ashley sing a duet version of "This Little Light Of Mine", but the church choir interrupts their singing. Will Smith is shown in that clip playing a tambourine.

This post also presents some comments from that video's discussion thread.

The content of this post is presented for socio-cultural and entertainment purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to all those who were part of the 1990s' "Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air" television series. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.

Happy Easter!
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Notice the kente cloth stoles that the pastor and the choir members wear over their robes.
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INFORMATION ABOUT "THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR" TELEVISION SERIES
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fresh_Prince_of_Bel-Air
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an American television sitcom created by Andy and Susan Borowitz that aired on NBC from September 10, 1990, to May 20, 1996. The series stars Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself, a street-smart teenager born and raised in West Philadelphia who is sent to live with his wealthy uncle and aunt in Bel-Air, Los Angeles, where his lifestyle often clashes with that of his upper-class relatives.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was a hit for NBC, running for 148 episodes over six seasons.[1][2] Smith and James Avery were the only actors who appeared in each episode.[3] The series was Smith's star vehicle into television and film.

A reunion special/retrospective reuniting the surviving cast debuted on HBO Max in November 2020.[4][5] A more dramatic reimagining of the series, titled Bel-Air and based on the fan film of the same name, received a two-season order for Peacock, and was released on February 13, 2022.[6]

Summary

The theme song and opening sequence set the premise of the show. Will Smith is a street-smart African-American teenager, "born and raised" in West Philadelphia. While playing street basketball, Will accidentally hits a group of young people with the ball, causing a confrontation that frightens his mother, who sends him to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle in the opulent neighborhood of Bel Air.

Will's working class background ends up clashing in various humorous ways with the upper class world of the Banks family – Will's stern uncle Phil and tough but fair aunt Vivian and their children, Will's cousins: spoiled Hilary, pompous Carlton, impressionable Ashley and baby Nicky (introduced in season 3), as well as their sarcastic butler Geoffrey"...

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THE DISCUSSION THREAD OF THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO

Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsXBFX2mpjI&list=RDvsXBFX2mpjI&index=1

2009

1.@wlx
"OH MY GOD!!! THANK YOU!!! I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS EPI FOR A LONG LONG LONG TIME!!

this clip is awesome!"

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2. @Temoki
"Will + Tambourne + Look of Pure Glee = Epic"

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3. @SteelAVic18
"love the Mothers and Will over there in the corner praising the LORD!!!"

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4. @lonnieNII
"this a good clip and all , but i thought this was gonna be the blooper when will was screamin and fainted"

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5. @gellybean25
"hahaha why that choir do that going to stop singing back up then start again"

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6. @Beezy0308, 2021
"The conductors fault"

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2010

7. @swayzone87
"@keffpost100 TV episode 1996 season 6 episode18"
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This comment was written in response to a question about the episode's number in season 6.

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8. @xxxbloodysamaritan
"Tatyana Ali, you are phenomenal. I love this woman. :D I wish I was around for this show or could go back in time. :("

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9.@Jordan_Mitchum
"this is how i got look at things right now.....and the laughter!"

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10. @KiwiBabeee
"I miss Fresh Prince!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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11. @evensout
"always loved this song...."

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12.@bmoregrl88
"Will's working that tambourine lol"

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13. @briggitbro
"This isnt even will scene but that 4 second shot makes this vid bloody awesome!"

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14. @OtakuEmma
"I hear this kind of atmosphere is always present in black churches, not meaning to sound stereotypical or racist but our white churches are so damn boring. So much energy here. >.<"

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15. @drayanair,2011
"@OtakuEmma nope, not stereotypical. its true lol."

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16. @Virchew, 2011
"@OtakuEmma This is calm compared to most black churches lol"

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17. @lerenna, 2011
"@OtakuEmma it's often followed by long speeches , so don't worry , not always as fun and good singing like this :)"

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18. @ddoctorlee, 2011
"@OtakuEmma check out an apostolic church! they are on fire and amazing...every race!"

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19.  @Kate8790, 2011
"@OtakuEmma That's not racist. Just the truth, lol. My church is boring but I'm too afraid to try a church like this. Basically afraid of being the only white girl and looked down upon or something, lol."

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20. @mikjon67, 2011
"@Kate8790 Now that will never happen! They would greet you warmly and they would make you feel at home! The real Christian way to accept a stranger! (By the way I'm white too)"

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21. @Kate8790, 2011
"@mikjon67 I know it's silly to think. A little stupid to think honestly but I can't help it. I'm too scared to try. Maybe someday, hopefully."

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22. @peetiewonder
"Why is Shaft the pastor?"
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Actor Richard Roundtree, who is casted as the pastor in this "Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air" episode, starred in the 1971 action/drama movie "Shaft". Click https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaft_(1971_film) for information about that movie.

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2011

23. @IluvMJandBrunoMars
"I miss the 90's"

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24. @TheAmbivalency
"Ashley and Carlton are really talented"

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25. @ownmycity
"ashley was always my childhood crush. she is so bomb"

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26. @Spasmads
..."the series ran between 1990-1996 with the first episode aired 9/10/90, and the last episode on the 5/20/96."...

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27. @RBNK157, 2016
"I was so sad with the last few chapters of season 6 knowing its going to end! when will turn off the Lights..."

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28. @babygiraffe123
"Haha, Will was ROCKIN' that tambourine....lol"

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29. @babygiraffe123
"I would LOVE to attend a church service like this. Seems so exciting and fun. My parents insisted that me, my sisters, and brother attend church, as kids, and the services were so subdued and solemn, it made you afraid to so much as scratch your own head, lest the pastor give you a warning glare."

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30. @Goldstone93, 2020
"This looks way better than my church, where it’s all boring hymns, shaking hands, and praying in silence."

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31. @Thekeysweremoved
"Miss TV like this:("

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32.@NickyLess
"Carlton and Ashley ftw! This is one of the only songs I enjoyed singing at school as a kid. Amazing rendition :)

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33. @babygiraffe123
"I remember singing this song around the campfire, when I went to bible-camp, as a kid. Loved the song then, and love it now. <3

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2012

34. @NoInfringementIntent
"I so wish we had more scenes with Alfonso and Tatyana singing together; they harmonize so well! :-)

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35. @Caesarthechannel
"I came here for 1:50"

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2013

36. @7REDBOWANDTOD
"I love gospel, especially this song. It's like the king of gospel. Plus these two have very good voices, and do the song justice. Not too mention this was one of the greatest shows on TV."

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37. @elhanabdi6636
"will smith at the end Epic LOL"

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38. @musicksol
"They just don't make shows like this anymore and its a shame.."

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39. @tonymontana-mh8ff
"I don't know much christians, but are they catholics, protestants or orthodox ?"

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40. @lilygrace6689
"They are Protestant. There are many different types of Protestants, they are most likely Baptists."

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2014

41. @TheAnahi99
"I miss this show"

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42. @ThreeLittleElks
"Dont we all Anahi, dont we all.."

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2015

43. @TheGamingGuy-kh6pt
"I love this show. my sister likes Hilary and my favorite character is will and carlton"

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2016

44. @myamoorehouse2334
"i love this show sooooo much i watched it over and over again"

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45. @seanreyes6866
"1:50 Will is always acting so crazy!"

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46. @strifyisbetterthanyou3800
"I could tell Ashley and Carlton were getting pissed lol"

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47. @elenarodriguez922
"I didn't understand why Carlton and Ashley were so confused and suprised by the choir. Didn't they go to rehearsal?"

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48. @claredelune
"IIRC Ashley and Carlton were competing to be the soloist (before the Rev chose both of them) so they were expecting to be featured more."

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49. @bigmanshad, 2018
"Humor, sir."

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50. @revrobbins693
"the reverend roundtree made the whole thing for me and the best shaft in my opinion"

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2017

51. @an9513
"Im so sad in life right now..but this brings me joy"

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52, @smill1985, 2021
"I hope, 3 years later, that you're doing better.  🤗"

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53. @acspenner
"alfonso's voice. dude is so multi talented"

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54. @jhgjhggj
"I already knew Tatyana could sing but never knew Alfonso could sing as well!"

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55. @ericspreviewshow1803
"This is so funny I can't stop laughing."

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2018

56. @Takomuhra
"A long time ago, when even TV show music had soul..."

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57.@MamaWhit87
"As a kid i would cry laughing at this lol..i miss this show."

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58. @josephgeorge8510
"Old fashion church service"

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2019

59. @Theylvumaya17
"Carlton sounds like Michael Jackson"

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60. @juliannalago7649
"My new favorite version of this song. Tatiana’s voice is amazing, and Alfonso is simply awesome. I don’t think there’s anything brother can’t do."

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61. @Flock2x
"That organ player was really workin that thang tho!!!🔥"

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62. @johanbrand8601
"Oh yeah!!!!"

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2020

63. @hannamahmoud1524
"Who here in 2020 tryna survive quarantine"

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64. @demetrrius3000
"Carlton and Ashley obviously missed choir rehearsal that week lol"

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65. @joe-93
"Lol obviously"

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66.@minkim9550
"I am just wondering how many shows today versus in the 90s did they actually show the cast in church like this?  It seems rare now but I don’t watch much tv!"

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67. @Bagofnowt
"The rev is Shaft!"

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68. @zoomprintings
"IF THIS AINT A REAL BLACK CHURCH HAHAHAHAH!!!! ANY LEAD THAT SINGS IN OUR SERVICES BETTA COME WITH IT JACK BAHAHAHAHA"

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69. @Fouad-Faraj
"This is more than just perfect comedy!

No other version of this song can compare to this performance! Why didnt they do an extended performance...or did they? If they did I need it. 

No other version could compare , I need much more Haha"

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70. @themarkofl1649
"Couldn't agree more brotha, this song would blow up in Spotify, I would love to add it to my playlist"

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71. @bodypump12
"This was really the most beautiful way to end the series! "

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2021

72.@therealog.1255
"Best "prince of bel air" moment ever"

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2022

73. @aidenbrandon3242
"This little light of mine I'm going to let it shine lt shine this little light of mine I'm going to let it shine"

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2023

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2024

74. @Skilyablay
"I remember this scene absolutely knocked my socks off as a kid and it still blows me away."

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2025

76. @EdBoy1215
"A pity this humorous bit had to happen in the same episode where Uncle Phil sits on Nicky's rabbit."

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77. @SeanBarnes-r7w
"Do they still do this in church when they sing a song the congregation be standing up clapping"

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