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History of the 90s
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Fresh Prince of Bel Air
Will Smith was broke and owed nearly $3 million in taxes when Fresh Prince of Bel Air debuted. The show initially struggled in the ratings, and behind the scenes, there was some friction on set. Will Smith even confessed to journalists that he often provided behind the scenes tutoring for the white writers.
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