

"The definitive Friends history" that explores all aspects of the classic hit television show ( Entertainment Weekly ). Today, Friends is remembered as an icon of '90s comedy and the Must See TV years. But when the series debuted in 1994, no one anticipated the sensation it would become. From the first wave of Friends mania to the backlash and renaissance that followed, the show maintained an uncanny connection to its audience, who saw it both as a reflection of their own lives and an aspirational escape from reality. In the years since, Friends has evolved from prime-time megahit to nostalgic novelty, and finally, to certified classic. Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe have entered the pantheon of great television characters, and yet their stories remain relevant still. I'll Be There for You is a deep dive into Friends history and lore, exploring all aspects of the show, from its unlikely origins to the societal conditions that amplified its success. Journalist and pop culture expert Kelsey Miller relives the show's most powerful moments, sheds light on its sometimes dated and problematic elements, and examines the worldwide trends that Friends catalyzed, from contemporary coffee culture to the wildly popular '90s haircut The Rachel. Taking readers behind the scenes, Miller traces the cast's rise to fame and untangles the complex relationship between the actors and their characters. Weaving in revelatory interviews and personal stories, she investigates the role of celebrity media, world-changing events and the dawning of the digital age—all of which influenced both the series and its viewers. I'll Be There for You is the definitive retrospective of Friends , not only for fans of the series, but for anyone who's ever wondered what it is about this show—and television comedy—that resonates so powerfully. Praise for I'll Be There for You "Deeply reported and brimming with delicious insight . . . a nostalgic, thrilling and bittersweet journey behind the scenes of a TV show that captured the fleeting moment in our lives when friends became family." —Erin Carlson, author of I'll Have What She's Having: How Nora Ephron's Three Iconic Films Saved the Romantic Comedy "Miller not only gives all the fascinating backstory on how such a seminal and popular show made it to air, but answers the question that's been following me for years: how is this show still so popular? I'll Be There for You isn't just about Friends —it's about the specific void that Friends has filled in so many people's everyday lives." —Anne Helen Petersen, culture writer at BuzzFeed and author of Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud Review: Good book for Friends enthusiasts - Like all the information about my favorite show Friends. Easy to read. Review: Friends TV show obsessors need this book - This book is great if you are a Friends tv show fan. It goes over the ins and outs of the show and the characters. I have read it about 3 times now and gave it as gifts for some friends who are just as obsessed as I am with the show. Each time I read it, I take away more info then I did the time before. I will miss Chandler so much and this book relives him for me!




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C**R
Good book for Friends enthusiasts
Like all the information about my favorite show Friends. Easy to read.
J**Y
Friends TV show obsessors need this book
This book is great if you are a Friends tv show fan. It goes over the ins and outs of the show and the characters. I have read it about 3 times now and gave it as gifts for some friends who are just as obsessed as I am with the show. Each time I read it, I take away more info then I did the time before. I will miss Chandler so much and this book relives him for me!
E**G
Friends is MY LIFE
I knew the moment I found out about the release of this book I had to have it! I’ve always LOVED Friends. This show really shaped me when I was growing up. It’s been such a big part of my life, and I’d like to think that a lot of my humorous personality comes from this show. This book gave me that extra dose of Friends I haven’t had in many years. It’s exciting to know the show is still very much alive, and there’s so many of us who still consider the show our top favorite OF ALL TIME! It was so interesting to read how it all started, how the cast came to be the cast.. I learned so many things I had no clue, about my favorite show! It also really opened my eyes to many topics I had never thought of regarding the show, its people, and its humor. I have read it, and I have also listened to the audiobook version, and I feel it will be the kind of novel that will never get old to read. And of course, right after I finished reading the book, I started watching the show.. It has that impact.. I recommend to all original fans of the show, and new ones. You will find so much more then what you’re expecting from this book! (Also: I recommend the audiobook as well, it’s phenomenal!) #QOTD How many of you consider Friends to be that, feel good type of show that brings you comfort when you need it most.. *Raise My hand* We Love You Ross, Rachel, Monica, Joey, Chandler, and Phoebe.. Fat Monica, Rich Phoebe, Flock of Seagulls Hair Ross and Chandler.. Love You SO Freakin’ Much!
M**G
The One with a Lot of Facts
I saw this at a bookstore and was immediately fascinated. It was the Danish translation though, and thus really expensive, so I waited a bit and bought the (MUCH) cheaper kindle version instead. I'm glad I made that decision, because while I enjoyed reading it, it's just not good enough to warrant the 250DKK price-tag it had in the Danish bookshop. I'm glad to have read it, and loved revisiting the show in this fashion, but parts were also really dry and I ended up skimming pretty much anything that wasn't specifically about the filming of the show itself. It was a good read, and I'm glad I got my hands on it, but at the end of the day, it contained fewer anecdotes and more dry facts than I had expected, and is not really a book I'm likely to reread.
D**E
No matter what anyone tells me, there is no greater television show than friends
No matter what anyone tells me, there is no greater television show than friends. We grew up with them. They made us laugh, cry, gasp and every other range of emotion there is. This book is an amazing road trip down the intersects and complications of the wonderful show. There really is so muchto our culture and society that this show really captured, this book is an incredible opportunity to learn and dive more. We were literally just watching a show last night where "the rachel" was applied to a meme. It's how many years later and we're still talking about her hair. It's a great reminder of why it's so easy to connect to this show. HIGHLY reocmmend this book.
K**E
Great Read!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!! Goes through not only the history of the show, but how it was created, how the actors were cast, the cultural and social phenomenon of the show, the “almost” series finale (season 9) and the actual series finale (season 10). It also tells about salary negotiations and the behind the scene friendships. One review here that I saw said they spent an “inordinate amount of time” discussing racism/sexism/lgbqt….and I couldn’t disagree more. It was a part of one chapter and well done. Nothing about it was political at all. Overall, GREAT read!! Definitely would recommend to any Friends fan!!
J**J
The Context for Friends and Why It Worked
Really interesting read with a fresh and modern perspective on Friends. I’ll admit that I’m not a super fan of the show, but I am very interested in television and this book goes in to depth about why it became popular, how meaningful it is, and it puts the original air dates of the episodes into the context of history and pop culture they were in and how their meaning may change now. Of course, it helps to watch the show and specific episodes along with the book if you’re not a super fan because it is very in depth, but overall it’s very interesting!
D**H
Interesting read
She is a good writer who shares insight into a very popular show. Recommend. I'm glad she included the California Supreme Court case about some of the misogynistic writers.
U**Ş
Mutlaka okuyun
Friends serisini severek izleyen biri olarak bu kitabi cok begendim. Ilk basta oyuncularin nasil secildigini ve dizinin ilk yayinlandigi zaman sadece Amerikayi degil diger ulkeleri de nasil etkiledigini anlatiyor. Sahne arkasini cok iyi anlatiyor. Friends'i seviyorsaniz mutlaka okuyun.
I**R
Gostei muito do livro
O livro veio de acordo com o anunciado.
K**A
Very interesting book
Great book with lots of interesting information about this amazing show
S**A
Was für ein tolles Buch!
Anfänglich war ich nicht ganz so glücklich über die Tatsache, dass das Buch in einem Zustand zugeliefert worden ist, als wäre es nicht neu. Es war gewellt und sah einfach benutzt aus. Ich glaube allerdings, dass das an den kalten Temperaturen lag, wodurch sich das Cover und die Seiten dann eben etwas verformt haben. Inhaltlich: Klare Kaufempfehlung! Wie toll ist das Buch denn bitte? Für jeden Hardcore Friends fan ist das ein Muss. Man erfährt so viel mehr über die Show, was einfach schön ist, wenn man jede Staffel knapp 50+ Mal gesehen hat und nun neue Dinge über Friends "sieht". 😁 Ich bin mehr als glücklich, das Buch geholt zu haben.
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The one with the book
The one with the book. Thanks! I love it
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