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The first series of “FRIENDS” was released 30 years ago: interesting facts about the favorite series of millions

30 years ago the first series of

On September 22, 1994, the first series of “FRIENDS” was released./Independent

“FRIENDS” can rightfully be considered one of the most popular series. It is quoted, rewatched and continues to be actively discussed.

30 years ago – on September 22, 1994 – the first series of “FRIENDS” was released. Here are some interesting facts about the popular series that you might not know.

1. Who is James Michael Tyler?

After six main characters, Tyler appeared in the most episodes. He played Hunter, who worked at Central Perk, a coffee shop where friends hung out (and sometimes worked)

2. The one with parents

Besides Tyler and the main cast, only two other actors have appeared in all ten seasons of the show. They are Elliott Gould and Christina Pickles, who played the parents of Ross and Monica.

3. Series about money

In the first season, the six main actors were paid $22,500 per episode. By the final season, they each earned $1 million per episode.

4. Series about The Rembrandts

The Rembrandts' “I'll Be There for You” soundtrack topped the Billboard Hot 100 when it was released as a single.

5. The one with the haircut

Jennifer Aniston's hairstyle was so popular that she got the nickname “Rachel” among fans.

6. The One With Family

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Matthew Perry is a distant relative of many cast members: Aniston, Cox and LeBlanc.

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7. The one where they switched roles

Courtney Cox was originally offered the role of Rachel, but she preferred to be Monica.

8. The one with the soap opera

All the main characters of the series were named after characters from “All My Children”.

9. The one with two wives

Ross' wife in the series was played by two actresses: Anita Barone and Jane Sibbett.

10. The One With a Twin

Phoebe's sister actually appeared first, as Lisa Kudrow had made several appearances on Crazy About You before Friends started.

11. The one with the sisters

Christina Applegate and Reese Witherspoon appeared in the series as sisters Rachel.

12. Hosted Series

Of the six main cast members, every star has hosted Saturday Night Live except Matt LeBlanc.

13. The One With Competitors

When “Murder She Wrote” was moved to opposite “Friends” on CBS, one episode of the season was devoted to a murder on the set of the show, which imitated the NBC hit.< /p>

And who was your favorite character from “FRIENDS”? Share in the comments.

Natasha Kumar

By Natasha Kumar

Natasha Kumar has been a reporter on the news desk since 2018. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining The Times Hub, Natasha Kumar worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my natasha@thetimeshub.in 1-800-268-7116

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