A journalist ( Kathy Griffin), comes to the Banks' house to interview Philip about his life, but plans to kill the story because she finds him boring after all he talks about is his work. Philip's parents, Hattie ( Virginia Capers) and Joe ( Gilbert Lewis) come to visit for the weekend when he wins a prestigious award who inadvertently reveal his humble country roots growing up on a farm in North Carolina. Will spends the night alternating between his images before realizing being himself is more important than impressing others. Mumford as "Kipp Smithers", Will finds out that Mimi prefers bad boys "from the hood".
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Philip, Carlton and Geoffrey each try to teach Will how to be a gentleman. Mumford ( Richard Roundtree), so he can date his daughter Mimi ( Victoria Rowell). But the constant drumming angers everyone. He tries to ease the blow to Philip and Vivian by also getting them gifts before revealing Ashley's new music teacher, his friend Jazz. However, things come to a clash when Ashley raps the dinner prayer during an elegant party, shocking her father, as well as Will.Īndy Borowitz & Susan Borowitz, Shannon GaughanĪfter Ashley reveals to Will that she does not enjoy playing the violin, he takes her to a pawn shop in East LA and swaps her violin in for a drum kit. He doesn't get along with his uncle Philip, his aunt Vivian defends him, his big cousin Hilary looks down on him, his cousin Carlton, who is of similar age, wants to bond with him, and his little cousin Ashley looks up to him. Will meets the Banks family and clashes with nearly all of them. The pilot picks up where it left off after the opening credits, where Will Smith arrives in a taxi and knocks on the Banks' door. He is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in their Bel Air, Los Angeles mansion, the Banks' family, so he can learn hard work and discipline in a safe place. While playing basketball, Will misses a shot and hits a group of gang members, causing a confrontation that frightens his mother before getting bullied at the local playground in his neighborhood. Street-smart teenager Will Smith is living in West Philadelphia with his mother Viola. Teleplay by : Andy Borowitz & Susan Borowitz Story by : Andy Borowitz & Susan Borowitz