Top 10 Facts About "FRIENDS" TV Show

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1. Originally called Insomnia Cafe

The show was originally called Insomnia Cafe, Friends Like Us, and Six of One before the creators settled on Friends.

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2. Cast could have been different

Courteney Cox was originally asked to play Rachel, but she resisted, and Jennifer Aniston was the last to be cast.

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3. Filmed in front of a live audience

The show was filmed in front of a live audience, except for cliffhangers

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4. Marcel the monkey was a pain

David Schwimmer had issues with Marcel the monkey in real life, and the producers decided to write him out of the show.

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5. Lisa Kudrow was pregnant

Lisa Kudrow was pregnant during season 5, and the writers incorporated her pregnancy into the show.

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6. The iconic fountain was never real

The fountain in the opening credits was never real. It was shot on a backlot in Los Angeles.

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7. The Central Perk couch

The Central Perk couch is now on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

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8. Most streamed show on Netflix

Friends is one of the most streamed show on Netflix, with over 5 billion views in 2020.

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9. The cast is still close

The cast of Friends is still close friends today, and they often get together.

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10. Friends is still loved

Friends is still one of the most popular TV shows in the world, and it is loved by fans of all ages.

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