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Was Friends Inspired by Seinfeld? Jerry Seinfeld Thinks So
Seinfeld said NBC copied his hit sitcom’s formula, noting Friends arrived years later and still earns the cast about $US20 million a year in residuals.
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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld presented a theory about the creation of "Friends" at a comedy event: The channel NBC simply copied its format - only with attractive actors.
Jerry Seinfeld Claims 'Friends' Copied His Hit Sitcom
MEGA Jerry Seinfeld has stirred up fresh debate over two of television’s biggest sitcoms after taking a playful but pointed swipe at “Friends” during a live appearance in Los Angeles. The comedy icon joked that NBC copied the formula behind “Seinfeld” and simply replaced the cast with more attractive stars. His remarks quickly reignited the longtime comparison between the two legendary series. Jerry Seinfeld Takes Aim At ‘Friends’ LIROPE / MEGA …
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The Independent (US)Jerry Seinfeld says Friends was just Seinfeld ‘with good-looking people’
‘That was a pretty good idea,’ the comedian said
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