Published 19:07 IST, September 25th 2019
Friends: Here are some of the top facts on the iconic American TV show
Friends recently completed its 25th anniversary in 2019. For 10 years, the show constantly entertained audiences worldwide. Check out the top 10 facts
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On September 22, 1994, iconic show Friends me its debut on NBC, American TV network. show was on air from 1994 to 2004 and ran for 10 seasons with over 236 episodes. Friends reportedly developed one of largest fan bases for a TV show, with millions of viewers worldwide tuning in every Thursday to watch misventures of six young ults in New York City. Fans swear by numerous iconic moments and goals set by friendships and relationships between gang of six, Chandler, Joey, Ross, Rachel, Phoebe, and Monica.
Here are some of top fun facts about classic American TV show:
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Friends ran on air for 10 seasons
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Friends was originally called Insomnia Cafe. Or working names included Friends Like Us and Six Of One.
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role of Ross was written specifically for David Schwimmer. writers knew David personally and were keen to d him to show.
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opening credit sequence was shot in Los Angeles, t in New York City. It was shot at Warner Bros' studio.
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Lisa Kudrow never knew how to play guitar. Yet, her character, Phoebe Buffay, would play guitar in various episodes.
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show debuted on September 22, 1994
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Initially, cast thought that Chandler was gay. This was written into show and served as basis of many humorous moments in show.
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gang of six began earning $1 million per episode for seasons nine and ten. From syndication, cast earns $20 million every year.
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Lisa Kudrow's pregnancy was written into show, but Courteney Cox's was t. This was because Cox suffered a miscarri during filming.
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For opening credits of Season 6 opener, One After Vegas, cast was given last name "Arquette." This was done because Courteney Cox h gotten married to her n-husband, David Arquette.
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16:33 IST, September 25th 2019