10 Iconic TV Show Opening Credits You Will NEVER Skip
2. The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air
Isn’t it amazing how so many people can recite the intro of The Fresh Prince of Bel Air word for word, from start to finish? With the combination of Will Smith’s charisma and the essential 1990s hip-hop rhythm, it’s difficult not to sing along with the simplistic, yet amusing lyrics.
It's the type of song you could play in a night club and everyone would start dancing and singing along to it. Very few other opening credits could have that very same effect.
The opening credits basically explains the plot for you – the show’s protagonist Will Smith was born and raised in West Philadelphia (on a playground is where he spent most of his days), but moves to Bel-Air to live with his rich aunt and uncle.
The tune has been countlessly memed, referenced and parodied, even with the sitcom being decades old. It still remains popular to this day for a reason as the comedy created a timeless and upbeat theme song for audiences, young and old, to enjoy.