One Big Bang Theory producer thinks Friends accidentally ruined sitcoms for a while. 'The worst thing that Friends did was find six people who are really good-looking and funny.'
Despite being universally loved, a Big Bang Theory producer argues that Friends accidentally ruined sitcoms. Around two decades since the hit sitcom capped off its 10-year run, the New York-set series maintains its popularity thanks to its reruns and availability on streaming services. In 2021, HBO Max even staged a Friends cast reunion, which proved to be very successful, further emphasizing its cultural impact.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY The Big Bang Theory producer Eddie Gorodetsky explains in Jessica Radloff's book, The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive Inside Story Of The Epic Hit Series, how he believes that the NBC comedy accidentally ruined the sitcom. His issue primarily stems from the casting of Friends. For context, Gorodetsky has worked on several successful sitcoms aside from The Big Bang Theory including Two and a Half Men, Mom, and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
“The worst thing that Friends did was find six people who are really good-looking and funny. So you went through this period of time on television where we kind of went backwards, and they just wanted to find good-looking people, and they didn’t care if they were funny for a while. Thank God we’re coming out of that again. The idea of seeing people you can identify with and going “I’m not a freak. I’m not the only one who has to bleach my mustache” is really important.
While comparisons between the two are expected, the answer to this is more complex than one thinks. Despite The Big Bang Theory's popularity, it was also plagued by a lot of problems. It didn't fall into the trap of relying on a beautiful cast as Gorodetsky argues, but it had other issues, especially with its brand of comedy in the earlier seasons. There were criticisms about how it oversexualized Penny — something that Kaley Cuoco agreed with.
Both The Big Bang Theory and Friends had their respective issues, and yet, they remain two of the most beloved sitcoms of all time. Looking back at their shortcomings is integral in ensuring that upcoming sitcoms don't commit the same mistakes that they did while addressing their legacy in the current landscape and what audiences can learn from them.
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