Top 10 ‘Friends’ Facts Every Superfan Must Know

8 There is no adult intervention

NBC repeatedly asked for an older person to appear in the show, to appeal to an older audience. The creators refused to allow older characters to appear on the show and instead focused on younger characters appearing only occasionally. The story remained focused on six friends. The argument was made that the 20-somethings should be able to develop on their own, without adult supervision.

Friends were open to bringing people of color to the show. However, the team is not afraid to admit that the show has its limitations in terms of the number of people of color who grace the screen. Sherri Shepherd, Craig Robinson, and Aisha Tyler are just a few of the many actors who have appeared on the show. Shepherd said that it was a significant breakthrough in her career when she appeared on the show back in 1998.