Friends
Six pals navigate love and life in NYC
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About Friends
Released: 1994
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-14
Run time: 10 Seasons Available (234 Episodes)
Cast
Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, James Michael Tyler, Elliott Gould, Christina Pickles, Maggie Wheeler, Paul Rudd, Jane Sibbett, Helen Baxendale, Jessica Hecht, June Gable, Tom Selleck, Aisha Tyler, Giovanni Ribisi, Lauren Tom, Eddie Cahill, Bonnie Somerville, Cole Sprouse, Jon Favreau, Amanda Carlin, Steven Eckholdt, Paget Brewster, Mitchell Whitfield, Debra Jo Rupp, Steve Ireland, Hank Azaria, Tate Donovan, Courteney Cox Arquette, David Crane, Marta Kauffman, Courteney Cox, David Schwimmer, Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry
About Friends
"Friends" (released in 1994) is an American sitcom that follows the lives of six friends who live in Manhattan, New York City. They work their way through personal and professional ups and downs, while cherishing the comfort of each other's company. The show’s characters are funny, relatable, and iconic, presiding over a world stuck in perpetual nostalgia.
Making / Production
“Friends” was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, and produced by Kevin S. Bright, Marta Kauffman, and David Crane. The series was shot in front of a live audience and was a production of Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
Actors
- Jennifer Aniston (as Rachel Green): A fashion enthusiast and Monica Geller’s best friend from high school.
- Courteney Cox (as Monica Geller): A compulsively neat chef and Chandler Bing's eventual wife.
- Lisa Kudrow (as Phoebe Buffay): An eccentric masseuse and musician.
- Matt LeBlanc (as Joey Tribbiani): A dim-witted, yet good-natured actor who dreams of a glamorous career.
- Matthew Perry (as Chandler Bing): An executive in statistical analysis and data reconfiguration for a large multinational corporation.
- David Schwimmer (as Ross Geller): Monica’s older brother, a paleontologist who has had three failed marriages.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series was originally titled "Insomnia Cafe".
- All six cast members are equally credited for their roles and were equally paid.
- The series' theme song “I'll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts became massively popular upon the show's release.
- The orange sofa seen in Central Perk was found in the basement of the Warner Bros studio.
Awards
The show won numerous awards during its run, including the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2002, and received 63 Emmy Award nominations in total.
Quotes
- “We were on a break!” - Ross
- “Could I BE wearing any more clothes?” - Joey
- "I'm not so good with the advice... Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?" - Chandler
- “Smelly cat, smelly cat, what are they feeding you?” - Phoebe
Music, Soundtrack
- The theme song, "I'll Be There for You" by The Rembrandts.
- “Smelly Cat” by Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow).
- "With or Without You" by U2, featured in several episodes.
- "My Love Life" by Dr. John for the episode titled by the same name.
About Friends
Six friends navigate through life and love in Manhattan, showcasing their comedic and romantic adventures.
