Random Things You Didn't Know About The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (18 items)

(#8) Jazz Was Only Thrown Out of the House Once

Because it required on-location filming (which can get expensive), only one shot of Jazz being thrown out of the house was ever filmed. To avoid continuity errors, Jazz is always wearing the same shirt in the episodes that include him being thrown out.
(#3) The Carlton Dance Came from Eddie Murphy and Courteney Cox

The popular Carlton Dance was actually a parody of the dance Courteney Cox did in the music video for Bruce Springsteen's 1984 hit "Dancing in the Dark." Said Alfonso Ribeiro, "The Carlton Dance was created when it said in the script: 'Carlton dances.' It was never even intended to be funny; it was just that he was dancing. The dance is ultimately Courteney Cox in the Bruce Springsteen video 'Dancing in the Dark.' That's the basis. Or in Eddie Murphy's 'Delirious' video, 'White Man Can't Dance,' as he called it."
(#12) The Name of Uncle Phil's Law Firm Comes From a Music Group

Uncle Phil's law firm is called Firth, Wynn, and Meyer which is a play on the band name Earth, Wind & Fire. Executive producer Quincy Jones is a big fan of the group.
(#10) Prisoners Prefer Fresh Prince over Harry Potter

In August 2012, the Miami Herald reported that the show was especially popular among prisoners at Guantanamo Bay.
(#4) Will Smith Agreed to Star Because of IRS Troubles

As he gained widespread fame as a rapper, Smith didn't manage his money wisely or pay enough in income taxes. He owed $2.8 million to the IRS, which seized most of his belongings, including his income. Smith jumped at the chance to star in the series during his time of need. The IRS forced Smith to pay them 70 percent of his salary during the first three seasons.
(#16) Will Isn't Really Short For William

Well, on the show it was. But in real life, Will Smith's full first name is Willard.