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Jan 1, 2020 · Since the series had so much impact on people worldwide, it is only obvious that it, in turn, was affected by real-life events, such as the tragedy of 9/11, budgeting of the studios, fans' demands and so forth. Today we count the top real-life impact of events on Friends.
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- Michael Rothman
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- After 9/11, "Friends" helped to change how the world viewed America. Miller tells "GMA" that there actually has been research on that and "'Friends' was having a stronger impact on positive attitudes toward views on America."
- 'The One Where Two Women Got Married' Miller also has a chapter that focuses on the union between Ross's ex Carol and Susan. The marriage took place in 1996 and definitely was ahead of its time for even having that on the air, but looking back, it also was very conservative in the way it was handled.
- Let's talk about Chandler's family and 'fat Monica'. So, "Friends" fans know very well that Chandler's father left his mother for the pool boy and later decided that she was a trans woman.
- One for all and all for one. The cast of "Friends" is notorious in TV history as the one that made sure they all got equal pay and held out for huge numbers in later seasons: We're talking $1 million per episode.
Sep 21, 2024 · Speaking to Vulture in 2019, Friends producer Greg Malins recalled hearing a story about his friend coming home to find his roommate wearing all of his clothes.
Sep 21, 2024 · Friends managed to be simultaneously progressive and regressive. The show famously lacked diversity – yet featured several interracial relationships matter-of-factly.
May 6, 2014 · How Realistic Was 'Friends'? It's been 10 years since Friends ended, and our love for Rachel, Ross, Joey, Phoebe, Monica, and Chandler is just as deep as ever.
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Jun 7, 2021 · While the characters were fictional, the inspiration behind the show was very real. In fact, the show's creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane based the series on their own life experiences.
Amazing true stories make for great TV, so we’ve picked out the best shows inspired by real-life and historical events. Sometimes, the best stories are those rooted in real-life drama.