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Janice Was Nearly Cut from Friends After Season 1 (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Sitcoms have a way of becoming pop culture touchstones, and Friends was no exception. Running for ten iconic seasons became a 90s phenomenon, catapulting its cast to A-list fame and solidifying its place in television history. While the main six characters were undoubtedly the stars, many guest appearances, like Janice, left an indelible mark. Janice’s signature laugh and catchphrase, “Oh my God,” became iconic—so much so that she almost didn’t make it past season one!

Maggie Wheeler, the brilliant actress behind Janice, revealed in a recent interview with Uproxx that her character was nearly written off after the first season. So, what kept her coming back? It all boiled down to the genius of Matthew Perry and a laugh that became legendary. “I needed a safety net because he was hilarious,” Wheeler explained, referring to the...

Matthew Perry at the top of his fame found worldwide love and critical acclaim as Chandler Bing in the iconic American sitcom Friends. The actor also found pressure, a need to be good, and anxiety.

Matthew Perry in a still from Friends | Credits: Warner Bros. Television

During the earlier seasons, Perry’s character was shown as addicted to cigarettes. Whether that was intentional or not, Matthew Perry struggled with drug use and even visited rehab to get clean. A new claim by Kelly Osbourne seems to be related to a deeper conspiracy in this rehab business!

Capitalism Might Have Cost Matthew Perry His Life

Greed, the drive for money, and the extent to which people are willing to go is a rabbit hole that most people choose to overlook. However, when these conspiracies are exposed, the cost of lies (thank you Chernobyl) becomes too big to count.

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First impressions are everything — except when they’re not. While most sitcoms that struggle in their first season get the ax, there have been occasions when a network is so invested in the success of a star or a concept that they give it another shot after retooling things. Sometimes they ditch a few characters or switch the location; other times they go so far as to change the name of the show. Then they put it back out into the world and hope everyone forgets about the original incarnation.

Here are seven such shows that were retooled after (or during) their first season, with notably mixed results…

7 Ellen

Ellen DeGeneres’ mid-1990s ABC sitcom was a modest success. Its first season, though, was very different from those that would follow. For starters, it was called These Friends of Mine instead of Ellen. And a couple of those friends (played...

Matthew Perry was born with a love for comedy. Many of his co-stars and people close to him often talked about how Perry was always able to make them laugh no matter the situation.

Matthew Perry and Maggie Wheeler in Friends | Credits: Warner Bros. Television

Well, Friends star Maggie Wheeler, who portrayed the role of Janice Hosenstein in the show, owes her iconic catchphrase to Perry’s antics. If it weren’t for Matthew Perry, the world may never have heard the catchphrase ‘Oh My God’.

How Matthew Perry Helped Maggie Wheeler With Her Catchphrase

Believe it or not, the catchphrase ‘Oh My God’ said by Janice throughout the entirety of Friends wasn’t scripted. It was the result of improvisation, trying not to laugh, and, Matthew Perry’s comedy.

Maggie Wheeler in Friends | Credits: Warner Bros. Television

Maggie Wheeler, who portrayed the role of Janice, found worldwide fame and...

New Girl is definitely one of the most heartwarmingly funny series about friends and love created by Elizabeth Meriwether. The Fox comedy series follows the chirpy and naive Jessica as she moves into a loft with 3 guys who are equally as quirky and weird. New Girl stars Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Hannah Simone, Lamorne Morris, Damon Wayans Jr., Nasim Pedrad, and Megan Fox. New Girl lasted for seven seasons ending its run in 2018, so if you loved the unending optimism, quirky personalities, and a group of young friends trying to find their way here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Happy Endings is a comedy series created by David Caspe. The ABC series revolves around a group of six friends at different stages in their lives as they adjust to each other after the couple...

Friends is a beloved sitcom that has carved a place in the hearts of a whole generation of millennials, and why wouldn’t it? It’s a treasure trove of comedy, wholesomeness, and spot-on punchlines that are guaranteed to put you out of even the worst Monday blues.

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Each character was bestowed with their own trademark, of sorts. Monica was the clean freak, Joey’s flirty “How you doin” is still a classic pickup, and Rachel was the spoiled but brave friend. Then there’s Ross, the clumsy nerd, and Chandler Bing, the funnyman.

But you know who else was a good character (and you realize this especially when you’re on your umpteenth rerun of the show)? Janice Hosenstein. Yup, her.

The (Seemingly) Most Irritating Friends Character

A drama queen whose scream would put even a banshee to shame, Janice is the quintessential ex who everyone hates but is forced to tolerate.

‘Friends’ stars and Matthew Perry’s friends, Matt LeBlanc and Courteney Cox paid tribute to the late actor, sharing their favourite moments with the actor. On Tuesday, more than two weeks on from Matthew’s death, LeBlanc posted a poignant message to his Instagram saying goodbye to his friend, reports The Guardian.

Alongside a selection of pictures showing the pair in their roles as Joey Tribbiani and Chandler Bing in the hit US sitcom, LeBlanc, 56, wrote: “Matthew. It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favourite times of my life. It was an honour to share the stage with you and to call you my friend.”

The actor further mentioned, “I will always smile when I think of you and I’ll never forget you. Never. Spread your wings and fly brother you’re finally free. Much love. And I...

‘Friends’ stars and Matthew Perry’s friends, Matt LeBlanc and Courteney Cox paid tribute to the late actor, sharing their favourite moments with the actor. On Tuesday, more than two weeks on from Matthew’s death, LeBlanc posted a poignant message to his Instagram saying goodbye to his friend, reports The Guardian.

Alongside a selection of pictures showing the pair in their roles as Joey Tribbiani and Chandler Bing in the hit US sitcom, LeBlanc, 56, wrote: “Matthew. It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favourite times of my life. It was an honour to share the stage with you and to call you my friend.”

The actor further mentioned, “I will always smile when I think of you and I’ll never forget you. Never. Spread your wings and fly brother you’re finally free. Much love. And I...

Matt LeBlanc honored his late “Friends” co-star Matthew Perry with a new tribute posted to Instagram in which LeBlanc called his time with Perry “among the favorite times of my life.” Perry died unexpectedly on Oct. 28 at 54 years old. LeBlanc issued a joint statement on Perry’s death shortly after with “Friends” cast members Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer. In a new standalone post, LeBlanc said a personal goodbye.

“Matthew. It is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life,” LeBlanc wrote while sharing “Friends” set photos of him and Perry through the years. “It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend. I will always smile when I think of you and I’ll never forget you. Never. Spread your wings and fly brother you’re finally free.

Following the unexpected death of actor Matthew Perry, his Friends costars have released a joint statement about the loss of their friend.

Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer released the statement two days after Perry was found dead in the hot tub at his house in Los Angeles.

“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew,” the statement read. “We were more than just cast mates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss.”

“In time, we will say more, as and when we are able,” they continued. “For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends and everyone who loved him around the world.”

The five actors signed the message.

Senior Friends co-creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane,...

John Stamos revealed on Instagram in the wake of Matthew Perry’s death that the late “Friends” star came to his aid during an embarrassing trip to the set of the NBC sitcom. Stamos made a surprise cameo on “Friends” in 2003 during the show’s ninth season. He played Zach, Chandler’s co-worker who is courted to be a potential sperm donor for Monica and Chandler. The couple invite Zach over to their apartment for dinner to assess his physical and emotional attributes.

“Matthew and I had been friendly long before ‘Friends,’ so when I guest starred as Zach, the prospective sperm donor for Chandler and Monica, I hung with him a lot,” Stamos remembered about filming the episode. “Standing backstage, ready to make my entrance, Matt whispers, ‘The audience is going go crazy when they see you! Get ready for some loud screams.’ I walk through the door… silence.

The showbiz world was shocked to hear of Matthew Perry's death on Oct. 28. The actor, who famously played Chandler Bing in 10 seasons of "Friends," died at age 54 after an apparent drowning at his Los Angeles home, per People. Fans instantly took to social media to share some of their best memories of the star, including iconic "Friends" scenes involving Perry's impeccable comedic timing.

In addition to his acting career, clips of Perry talking about his experience with alcohol and substance use disorder resurfaced as well. In a poignant clip, taken from Perry's appearance on "Q With Tom Power" podcast in 2022 to promote his memoir, "Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing," he spoke of how he'd like to be remembered.

"When I die, I know people will talk about 'Friends,' 'Friends,' 'Friends.' And I'm glad of that, happy I've done some solid work as an actor,...

Matthew Perry’s “Friends” co-stars have issued a joint statement following the 54-year-old’s death by apparent drowning.

“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” a statement from Jennifer Anniston, Courtney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer reads. “There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”

Perry was reportedly found dead on Saturday in a jacuzzi on the property of his Los Angeles-area home. Drugs were reportedly not found at the scene, and foul play is currently not suspected.

The joint statement addressing Perry...

The cast of Friends paid tribute to Matthew Perry, calling him “family” in a joint statement following the actor’s sudden death on Saturday at the age of 54.

“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family,” their statement reads, via People. “There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss.”

“In time we will say more, as and when we are able,...

Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer are remembering their Friends co-star Matthew Perry, who died Saturday at age 54.

The quintet released a joint statement Monday.

“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew,” they said in their statement. “We were more than just castmates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss. In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”

The message was signed by all five of Perry’s co-stars: Aniston, Cox, Kudrow, LeBlanc and Schwimmer.

Perry, who played the sweet and snarky Chandler Bing on the hit NBC sitcom, died in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home,...

Matthew Perry’s five Friends cast mates have addressed — or at least, started to — the loss of their beloved co-star in the form of, appropriately, a joint statement.

Perry died on Saturday after his assistant found the actor unresponsive in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home. Initial speculation that he had drowned has not been confirmed, although TMZ reports that there were no drugs found at the scene and foul play is not suspected.

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After news broke that “Friends” star Matthew Perry died on Saturday, his co-stars on the iconic sitcom started to pay tribute to the Chandler Bing actor.

“We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew. We were more than just cast mates. We are a family. There is so much to say, but right now we’re going to take a moment to grieve and process this unfathomable loss,” Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer wrote in a statement to People on Monday. “In time we will say more, as and when we are able. For now, our thoughts and our love are with Matty’s family, his friends, and everyone who loved him around the world.”

Some of Perry’s scene partners on the show also paid tribute. Maggie Wheeler, who played Chandler’s on-again, off-again girlfriend Janice on the first four seasons of “Friends,...

Actress Maggie Wheeler posted a photo of hers and Matthew Perry’s onscreen couple, Janice and Chandler, to Instagram as a tribute to Perry, who died on Saturday at the age of 54.

Wheeler wrote alongside the photo, “What a loss. The world will miss you, Matthew Perry. The joy you brought to so many in your too-short lifetime will live on. I feel so very blessed by every creative moment we shared. ”

Wheeler, 62, was a recurring guest character on Friends as Chandler’s on-and-off girlfriend, Janice Hosenstein. The character is best known for her signature catchphrase, “Oh. My. God!”

Although Chandler eventually fell in love with Monica (Courteney Cox), a member of the core Friends group, Janice continued to pop up throughout their lives.

In a 2015 interview with EW, Wheeler said, “The writers created this fabulously weird character that you love to hate… this crazy girl who is not particularly...

Friends is one of the few shows that still runs on television continually since its initial airing. The sitcom is a rare cultural impact that seems to always find a new audience to this day despite ending at the beginning of the millennium. Matthew Perry, the beloved star who portrayed the sarcastic character Chandler Bing, had shockingly passed on Saturday due to drowning. Perry was a big factor in the show’s success, and his Chandler was a voice of an entire generation in the 90s.

Fans took to social media as soon as news broke to pay respects and tributes to Perry. The five members of the Friends cast, who became cultural icons along with Perry, from the show have yet to make official statements in this time. However, CBS News reports the creators of the show, Marta Kaufman and David Crane, would share their sentiments along with the...

Selma Blair, Shannen Doherty, Alyssa Milano, Justin Trudeau, Morgan Fairchild, Maggie Wheeler, Paget Brewster and Warner Bros. Television Studios are among those in Hollywood remembering Friends star Matthew Perry, who died at 54.

Perry, who starred as Chandler Bing on the hit NBC sitcom, died Saturday in a hot tub at his Los Angeles home, law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times.

Friends creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane and executive producer Kevin Bright shared a joint statement with The Hollywood Reporter, explaining that they were shocked and deeply saddened by Perry’s passing.

“It still seems impossible. All we can say is that we feel blessed to have had him as part of our lives,” the statement read. “He was a brilliant talent. It’s a cliche to say that an actor makes a role their own, but in Matthew’s case, there are no truer words. From the...

In the wake of Matthew Perry’s death on Saturday, Max has added a tribute to the actor on key Friends episodes.

“In memory of Matthew Perry, 1969-2023,” reads the tribute card, which appears at the start of all 10 season premiere episodes on the streaming service.

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Perry, best known for playing the sarcastic...

The co-creators and longtime executive producers of Friends paid tribute to Matthew Perry following news of the actor’s death at the age of 54.

“We are shocked and deeply, deeply saddened by our beloved friend Matthew’s passing,” Marta Kauffman, David Crane, and Kevin Bright said in a joint statement to Rolling Stone. “It still seems impossible. All we can say is that we feel blessed to have had him as part of our lives.”

Perry died Saturday at his Los Angeles home in an apparnt drowning, law enforcement sources confirmed to Rolling Stone.

Friends co-creators/executive producers Marta Kauffman and David Crane along with series EP/director Kevin Bright have issued a somber statement following the unexpected death of actor Matthew Perry Saturday.

“We are shocked and deeply, deeply saddened by our beloved friend Matthew’s passing,” the trio wrote in a joint statement. “It still seems impossible. All we can say is that we feel blessed to have had him as part of our lives.

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The creators of “Friends” celebrated Matthew Perry’s “brilliant talent” in a statement to media on Sunday and remembered him as the only person who could have brought Chandler Bing to life in their iconic series.

As Marta Kauffman, David Crane, and Kevin Bright said, “From the day we first heard him embody the role of Chandler Bing, there was no one else for us.”

The trio wrote, “We are shocked and deeply, deeply saddened by our beloved friend Matthew’s passing. It still seems impossible. All we can say is that we feel blessed to have had him as part of our lives.”

“He was a brilliant talent. It’s a cliche to say that an actor makes a role their own, but in Matthew’s case, there are no truer words,” they continued. “From the day we first heard him embody the role of Chandler Bing, there was no one else for us.

Late in the eighth season of “Friends,” Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) comes storming into her old apartment, upset and concerned. Joey (Matt LeBlanc) has just confessed he’s in love with her, she’s told him she doesn’t feel the same way, and now the two are stuck in an awkward cycle of avoidance. Chandler (Matthew Perry), being the only one there, tries to comfort her, but his broad assurances aren’t convincing, and when challenged, all he can muster is a light joke. “I’m not great at the advice. Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?”

That line stuck with a lot of people who watched “Friends,” and thus, it stuck with a lot of people. For one, it’s extremely relatable — not knowing what to say when a friend is hurting — but the moment also seemed to define Chandler as a character, and, to some extent,...

Matthew Perry’s sudden death shocked fans and Hollywood stars alike — and many of the Friends actor’s colleagues and costars have reacted to the news on social media. Perry, who played Chandler Bing on Friends, died on Saturday at age 54 after an apparent drowning, according to TMZ. The outlet adds that first responders found him at a Los Angeles-area home after responding to a call of cardiac arrest. TMZ also reports that foul play is not suspected and that drugs were not found at the scene. “We will always cherish the joy, the light, the blinding intelligence he brought to every moment — not just to his work, but in life as well,” Friend co-creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane and executive producer Kevin Bright said in a statement, per Deadline. “This truly is The One Where Our Hearts Are Broken.” “What a loss,” Maggie Wheeler, who played Chandler’s girlfriend Janice on Friends,...

With thousands of tributes pouring in for Matthew Perry, following his death at home on Saturday, one of the most simple but moving has come from the team behind Friends, the sitcom that defined an era and made a star of Perry and his castmates.

The official Friends account has posted a simple picture of Perry on its Instagram account, alongside the words:

“We are devastated to learn of Matthew Perry’s passing. He was a true gift to us all. Our heart goes out to his family, loved ones, and all of his fans.”

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Meanwhile, co-star Maggie Wheeler – who played Chandler Bing’s on-off romantic interest Janice Hosenstein with her scene-stealing “Oh my god” squeal resounding throughout the series – has shared her sadness at Perry’s death:

“What a loss. The world will miss you Mathew Perry (sic...

Adele paid tribute to Matthew Perry during her Las Vegas show Saturday, hours after the death of the Friends star was revealed.

While the singer never met the actor, Adele — like millions of Friends fans — felt a connection to the hit sitcom, and especially Perry’s character Chandler Bing, who she called “probably the best comedic character of all time.”

“It is always so shocking, especially someone that made you laugh and who brought so much joy to your life that you don’t know,” Adele — dressed as Morticia Addams...

Matthew Perry’s former co-stars, including Friends’ Maggie Wheeler and Paget Brewster, are paying tribute following the actor’s surprising death Saturday evening.

The main Friends cast — Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer and Courteney Cox — has yet to share their own thoughts.

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“What a loss,” Wheeler wrote in an Instagram caption Saturday.

Actor Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ co-star Maggie Wheeler has mourned the actor’s death. “What a loss. The world will miss you Mathew Perry,” she wrote in an Instagram tribute alongside a photo of them on the hit sitcom, reports People magazine.

“The joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on. I feel so very blessed by every creative moment we shared.” Wheeler, 62, made several guest appearances throughout Friends’ 10-season run from 1994 to 2004.

As per People, she played Janice Hosenstein, the fan-favourite on-and-off girlfriend of Perry’s character, Chandler Bing. She was known for her distinct nasal drawl as well as her catchphrase, “Oh. My. God.”

The actress previously praised Perry as a brilliant comedian who made her break character on set. In fact, in a 2016 interview on ITV’s ‘This Morning’, she credited creating her character’s cackle as a way to get through scenes with him.

Actor Matthew Perry’s ‘Friends’ co-star Maggie Wheeler has mourned the actor’s death. “What a loss. The world will miss you Mathew Perry,” she wrote in an Instagram tribute alongside a photo of them on the hit sitcom, reports People magazine.

“The joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on. I feel so very blessed by every creative moment we shared.” Wheeler, 62, made several guest appearances throughout Friends’ 10-season run from 1994 to 2004.

As per People, she played Janice Hosenstein, the fan-favourite on-and-off girlfriend of Perry’s character, Chandler Bing. She was known for her distinct nasal drawl as well as her catchphrase, “Oh. My. God.”

The actress previously praised Perry as a brilliant comedian who made her break character on set. In fact, in a 2016 interview on ITV’s ‘This Morning’, she credited creating her character’s cackle as a way to get through scenes with him.

Matthew Perry‘s Friends co-star Maggie Wheeler is remembering the actor following his death at the age of 54 on Saturday (October 28).

If you don’t remember, Maggie played Janice on the show. She dated Matthew‘s character Chandler before he ended up with Monica (Courteney Cox) and was iconic for her distinctive laugh.

She took to social media to pay tribute to her former co-star with a heartfelt message.

Read Maggie Wheeler’s tribute to Matthew Perry inside…

“What a loss,” Maggie wrote alongside a photo of herself and Matthew from the show on Instagram. “The world will miss you Mathew Perry . The joy you brought to so many in your too short lifetime will live on. I feel so very blessed by every creative moment we shared. ♥️”

So many other tributes to Matthew have poured in from celebrity fans, co-stars and friends since the news of his death broke.

Tributes poured in from all corners of Hollywood when the news came of Matthew Perry’s death at age 54 on Saturday. The actor, best known for starring as Chandler Bing in “Friends,” was found dead in a hot tub at his home in Los Angeles.

Many of the sentiments posted online Saturday pointed to Perry as the heart of the humor in “Friends.” As written in a tribute by Variety‘s chief correspondent Daniel D’Addario, “the character’s caustic wit, as performed by a master comic actor, presented as nothing more and nothing less than observational humor about his friends: One degree harsher and it would have tanked the show, one degree softer and it wouldn’t have landed.”

Several also referenced Perry’s struggle with alcoholism and drug addiction, which he discussed publicly throughout his career, especially in his memoir “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.”

“We are shocked and deeply,...

Tributes poured online for actor Matthew Perry, who died after an apparent drowning at his home Saturday. He was 54.

Perry was best known for starring as Chandler Bing on the long-running NBC sitcom “Friends.” He also had memorable roles in the films “Fools Rush In” and “The Whole Nine Yards.”

In an exclusive statement to People Sunday morning, Perry’s family said, “We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of our beloved son and brother. Matthew brought so much joy to the world, both as an actor and a friend… You all meant so much to him and we appreciate the tremendous outpouring of love.”

In a statement provided to media Saturday evening, Warner Bros. Television Group, the studio behind “Friends,” wrote, “We are devastated by the passing of our dear friend Matthew Perry. Matthew was an incredibly gifted actor and an indelible part of the Warner Bros. Television Group family.

The character of Emily was a major hurdle for Ross and Rachel’s relationship on Friends, but she was also apparently a challenge for the producers. James Burrows, who directed numerous episodes of the hit series, wrote in his new memoir that actress Helen Baxendale and cast member David Schwimmer struggled with chemistry.

“She was nice, but not particularly funny,” Burrows wrote in Directed by James Burrows, out now. “Schwimmer had no one to bounce off. It was like clapping with one hand.”

He continued, “In sitcoms and any type of romantic comedy,...

If your TV heart belongs to Friends, then you know the Central Perk gang rarely missed a chance to celebrate a holiday. The 1994–2004 sitcom’s Valentine’s Day-themed episodes don’t get the same love and attention as the Thanksgiving classics, but they’re still worth a watch — especially while you’re single. Though the NBC comedy is no longer streaming on Netflix — it is available to binge on HBO Max. In honor of the romantic holiday, we’re rounding up the best Valentine’s Day-themed episodes from the fan-favorite, below. 1. “The One With the Candy Hearts” Oh. My. Gawd. Lovelorn Chandler (Matthew Perry) is aghast to see that his blind date setup is clingy ex Janice (Maggie Wheeler). Meanwhile, the girls’ boyfriend bonfire — which kooky Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) suggests for “spiritual cleansing” — goes up in flames in the apartment. Hello, cute firefighters! (Credit: HBO Max) 2. “The One With Unagi...

Onetime Disney Channel starlet Bella Thorne says that she was nearly made to bow out of Shake It Up!, due to a choice in beachwear.

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Hollywood stars are fundraising for Ukraine on Cameo.

As Russian troops continue to attack major Ukrainian cities, displacing more than a million refugees from their homes, actors such as Olivia Colman, Busy Philipps, Denise Richards and Maggie Wheeler have committed to donating a portion of their proceeds from the video-sharing platform to the organization Choose Love.

The nonprofit will use the funds to support projects providing vital aid and services to those still in and fleeing Ukraine, including emergency medical care, food, shelter, clothes, legal support, support for the Lgbtqia+ community and mental health resources.

More than 400 stars have joined the platform’s fundraising efforts, such as John Bradley West, Jay Sean, Montell Jordan, Dule Hill and Carson Kressley. Starting at $100, fans can buy personalized messages from the site...

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood reopens this weekend after an extended hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and Friends star Maggie Wheeler has a hunch that staffers may need to keep a close watch on the clock inside the revamped Central Perk Café and Friends boutique.

“When I had my walkthrough earlier, I said, ‘I don’t know how you’re going to get people to leave,’ because if I were on the tour and I got to come and spend some time [here], sit down with friends and eat, I just don’t think people are going to want ...

The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood reopens this weekend after an extended hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and Friends star Maggie Wheeler has a hunch that staffers may need to keep a close watch on the clock inside the revamped Central Perk Café and Friends boutique.

“When I had my walkthrough earlier, I said, ‘I don’t know how you’re going to get people to leave,’ because if I were on the tour and I got to come and spend some time [here], sit down with friends and eat, I just don’t think people are going to want ...

After 17 years off the air, the cast of Friends assembled for Friends: The Reunion, which launched on Thursday.

The special is now streaming on HBO Max, and there were many big reveals about the beloved comedy series.

In this reboot-heavy world, many have pondered whether a scripted update of the series could come to pass, but it sounds like it will never happen.

Lisa Kudrow spoke for her castmates by explaining a potential reboot:

It’s all up to Marta and David, and I once heard them say, and I completely agree, that they ended the show very nicely.

They would have to unravel all of those good things in order for there to be stories.

Come again, Lisa?

That's not a very definite answer, but it doesn't rule one out, meaning that the fans who want more from Kudrow, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer...

After so many years — and episode re-watches — could there Be anything left to learn about “Friends”?

As the highly-anticipated, almost two-hour reunion special for HBO Max shows (and with apologies to Matthew Perry for continuing to borrow his lines), “Yes, yes, a thousand times, yes.”

One thing that we didn’t need to learn (because we already knew it) was just how truly there these six characters were for the audience. In the 1990s and early-aughts, the cast of “Friends” provided hours of joy — first just on Thursday nights when new episodes aired, but soon enough five nights a week in syndication. Within the past decade, diehard and casual fans alike could spend any time of any day with Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Perry and David Schwimmer, as the show became available on streaming services. This sextet has helped their audience get through so much, now including the Covid-19 pandemic.

Back in the day, this would have been a nice touch as Bonus Feature on a Collector's Edition DVD set. In the streaming era, when right marketing can trend just about anything that can be dropped on Ott, the pop hysteria about "Friends" renders reason enough for an event release. The hype about the special seemed obvious pre-release.

"Friends: The Reunion" was never really meant to reload the hysteria. The purpose was always to remind the world that the hysteria still exists. Seventeen years after the original series ended its decade's run, the reunion special was essentially aimed at reiterating the fact that nostalgia around the series is still intact.

Creators Kevin S. Bright, David Crane and Marta Kauffman have wisely gone for an unscripted format, aware perhaps that no amount of smart storywriting could create an episode that would let them avoid comparisons with an original series that continues to draw overwhelming sentimental appeal.

Warning: This post contains spoilers for “Friends: The Reunion”

For a special that was filmed and edited much faster than most are, “Friends: The Reunion” managed to bring in a lot of fan-favorites, either in person or via Zoom. That said, there were still some notable absences, like Phoebe’s husband Mike, played by Paul Rudd, and Ross’ son Ben, played by Cole Sprouse. So why weren’t those two involved?

“Well, we couldn’t have everybody on, because it’s only an hour and 45 minutes. And you’ve got to pay attention — the main nub of the show has got to be about the six cast members,” Ben Winston, director of the HBO Max reunion special, told TheWrap. “So you can’t have too many cameos because of course, there were hundreds of amazing people who were in ‘Friends’ over the years. Sadly, we couldn’t get everybody in.

Fans of the hit sitcom Friends can catch up with all the stars of the show with the Friends reunion special airing on HBO Max.

Monica (Courteney Cox), Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow), Joey (Matt LeBlanc), Chandler (Matthew Perry) and Ross (David Schwimmer) are all heading back to the Friends Warner Bros. studio lot for the HBO Max special, which was first announced last year.

When is the Friends Reunion?

The long-awaited Friends reunion airs Thursday, May 27th on HBO Max. This is a pre-taped special that will be...

For those for whom it hasn’t been your day, your week, your month, or even your year, there’s good news! The long-awaited and highly-anticipated Friends reunion special is hitting HBO Max (where all 236 episodes of the hit series are currently available for streaming) on Thursday, May 27! (Barcalounger chairs to enhance viewing pleasure are purely optional.) Hosted by James Corden, the episode marks the first time all six cast members will be sharing a screen in the 17 years since the show wrapped! As People magazine states in its recent cover story detailing the production, “Could we be any more excited?!”

A slew of the sitcom’s best-loved guest stars will be popping by to join in the fun, as well, including Reese Witherspoon, Tom Selleck and Maggie Wheeler (cue the “Oh my Gods!”). Justin Bieber, who was a wee six months old when the pilot aired, is also (inexplicably) making an appearance.

Seventeen years after “The Last One,” Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer are returning to Warner Bros.’ Stage 24 for “Friends: The Reunion.”

The reunion special will stream on Thursday, May 27, exclusively on HBO Max. The night before, on May 26, HBO Max will host “Friends Reunite for Friends” screening events in New York and Los Angeles, in which select guests and super-fans can see the special in-person before it hits the streaming service. The experiences, at The Greens at Pier 17 in New York and Hollywood Forever Cemetery in L.A., will feature pre-show entertainment tailored for each location.

For a chance to attend, fans can enter #SuperFriendsFan Ugc sweepstakes via HBOMax, HBOMaxPop and “Friends” social channels. There will also be a live-streamed red carpet component on May 26 from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Pt, which will feature exclusive programming, guest-star appearances and...

Entertainment‘Friends: The Reunion’ has been shot in the iconic comedy’s original soundstage in Burbank, California.Tnm StaffZee5Fans of Friends: The Reunion who were worried about the show not being available to Indian audiences, have something to cheer about. Ott platform Zee 5 confirmed that the special will stream on their service. Sharing the news with fans on Twitter, Zee 5 wrote, “The one where everyone finds out that they can watch #FriendsReunionOnZee5 along with the rest of the world! Buy your ZEE5 premium subscription for Rs 499 to be able to watch #FriendsReunion, do it now to avoid the last-minute rush!(sic).” Friends: The Reunion will stream on Zee 5 on May 27 at 12: 32 pm. Touted to be one of the best sitcoms of all time, Friends has won international acclaim from fans and critics alike. All 10 seasons of the show continue to garner a record-breaking number of views in streaming...

The much-awaited "Friends: The Reunion" (Friends Reunion) will stream simultaneously in India with the United States and the world on Thursday, May 27, at 12:32pm.

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The reunion special brings the star cast of Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer. The unscripted show will also feature special appearances by David Beckham, Justin Bieber, BTS, James Corden, Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevingne, Lady Gaga, Elliott Gould, Kit Harington, Larry Hankin, Mindy Kaling, Thomas Lennon, Christina Pickles, Tom Selleck, James Michael Tyler, Maggie Wheeler, Reese Witherspoon and Malala Yousafzai.

"We received an overwhelming response from the audience after recently announcing that 'Friends: The Reunion' special would stream exclusively on Zee5 in India. We are proud to share that we will bring this event to India along with the world on May 27 at 12.32 pm," said Manish Kalra,...