[⚡PDF⚡] Friends Behind the Scenes: Backstage Pass to the Series, A Comprehensive History

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Friends Behind the Scenes: Backstage Pass to the Series, A
Comprehensive History
Sinopsis :
Written by an authoritative expert, Friends Behind the Scenes:
Backstage Pass to the Series, A Comprehensive History is the
most in-depth book ever written about the series. It provides a
unique insider perspective and dishes the dirt on never-beforerevealed
secrets, such as outing the cast member who was
nearly fired from the series&#8212TWCE!Friends Behind the
Scenes commences with the showrunners&#8217backstory
and a comprehensive recounting of the series&#8217concept,
the pitch presented to NBC, and the
network&#8217objections. Fans get a confidant&#8217look

into the TV industry and the trio&#8217struggle to protect their
pilot concept and creative vision. The journey also uncovers
early script drafts with jaw-dropping disclosures about the main
characters&#8212thre was a highly promiscuous female, an
arrogant, self-centered jerk from Chicago, and a
homosexual.The next chapters immerse the sitcom enthusiast
into the laborious casting process with amazing revelations,
such as the two costars who turned down guaranteed roles
and a once-rejected cast member who was only hired because
NBC insisted. The likelihood of all six actors being chosen for
the pilot was astronomically minuscule, especially since two of
the costars were committed to other projects and a handful of
famous actors were offered costarring roles in the
series.Friends Behind the Scenes unravels the mysteries
behind shooting the pilot, how a test audience&#8217negative
report nearly capsized the series, and what finally convinced
NBC to gamble on adding the show to its fall schedule. The
following pages methodically outline the
showrunners&#8217diligent efforts to assemble an
incomparable creative team and hire brilliant wardrobe, hair,
and makeup specialists who redefined 1990s fashion.Of
course, TV junkies cannot forget the memorable title sequence
with all the fountain frivolity and the mind-numbing theme song
that captivated the world. Astonishingly, the original intro was
completely different with an up-tempo singalong by a famous
rock band that refused to license the track because the lead
singer despised the hit single. Avid enthusiasts will discover
how The Rembrandts were eventually hired and why they did
not want their name attached to the bubblegum pop
ditty.Readers are transported backstage to witness how
episodes were produced and how guest stars were chosen,
with dazzling insight into the ones that got away, including a
famous pop singer, three iconic movie stars, and a rock
legend. In addition, tome-travelers will get an insider scoop

into the world of stand-ins, body doubles, and famous extras
who appeared on the show, and marvel at the history of sets,
how they were designed and decorated, and even the story
behind famous props and set dressings like the peephole
picture frame and burnt-orange sofa.Further interviews unearth
the private salary negotiations that eventually made the cast
the highest-paid actors on television.
Actors&#8217confessions shed light on how success impacted
their lives, and what made the sextet decide to call it quits after
ten seasons. Friends disciples will be privy to the soundstage
hysteria during the final days of shooting and the epochal
send-off by NBC, while sitcom purists will be enraptured by the
historical overview of the show&#8217evolution from
struggling newbie to ratings giant en route to its
unprecedented success in syndication and streaming. Finally,
the remaining chapters detail the societal impact of Friends,
and offer numerous trivia tidbits that have evaded most
Friends aficionados for decades.Friends Behind the Scenes is
an essential read for serious fans and casual viewers. Nearly
every imaginable question about the show, from concept to
finale and syndication to reunion, is answered in detail.