<P> In December 1989 , NBC approached Will Smith , a popular rapper during the late 1980s . The pilot episode began taping on May 1 , 1990 . Season 1 first aired in September 1990 , and ended in May 1991 . The series finale was taped on Thursday , March 21 , 1996 . </P>
<P> In December 1989 , NBC approached Will Smith , a popular rapper during the late 1980s . The pilot episode began taping on May 1 , 1990 . Season 1 first aired in September 1990 , and ended in May 1991 . The series finale was taped on Thursday , March 21 , 1996 . </P>
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