A blog on FRIENDS, the series
The title song of this stupendously
successful sitcom brings a smile on my face, every single time. When it comes
to TV shows, ‘Friends’ is the first word and the last. It is what they call a
CLASSIC! This series was aired on the US Television and then the world over for
10 long years. What is more fascinating is the fact that it had the same star cast
of 6 friends all through the 10 seasons.
What I love about the show is the fact
that it doesn’t have a story per se. It portrays the everyday lives of 6
friends (Chandler, Phoebe, Joey, Monica, Rachel & Ross) set against the
back drop of a coffee shop. Even in the first episode, there was no narration
involved. The show implored the audience to understand the story line over a
period of time. This might be one of the many things that worked in its favour.
There
is something about it which makes it worth watching repeatedly without a pint
of boredom. It is about friendship, love and family. It touches up on all the
emotions without being preachy for even a second. I envy the scriptwriters. How
abundantly talented people! Same goes for the cast. One cannot resist but fall
in love with each one of them.
The
subtlety with which each episode is approached is praise worthy. There is no in
the face messages or mushiness. It leaves a lot of room for the audiences’
imagination .It doesn’t confine the audience’s thought process neither does it
consciously guide them.
Yes, there is a certain degree of Idealism to it. The Friendships of the real world might not be as perfect or as hassle free. But Life is all about aspiring , isn't it? - for a better companionship, for a happier existence. 'FRIENDS' manifests as a small reason for us to look up to and to aspire.
Yes, there is a certain degree of Idealism to it. The Friendships of the real world might not be as perfect or as hassle free. But Life is all about aspiring , isn't it? - for a better companionship, for a happier existence. 'FRIENDS' manifests as a small reason for us to look up to and to aspire.
The
1990s were a dynamic phase in any part of the world with the advent of many
inventions like the internet. Still the show never went out of vogue. I don’t
think it ever will.
Arun
Babu.
Well scripted.....Great going man
ReplyDeleteThank you Anupetta :)
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ReplyDeleteWonderful write up Arun .. A must read for all ardent FRIENDS fans!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanx for reading Suchi :)
ReplyDeleteHey, the best post so far!
ReplyDeleteEvery single word is true!
Btw, one suggestion.. change the color of the comments to something like white. cant read.. :(
But cheerz on the blog! :)
Jyotsna Edakalathur
Thanks Jo...and ya..abt the comment, I ve been trying to change it for quite sometime...not happening :(
DeleteI completely agree with you when it comes to watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S over and over and over..and I never get bored of it..!!
ReplyDeleteLovely write up, especially for crazy F.R.I.E.N.D.S fans..!!
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Thank you so much for reading the blog :)....and ur kind words too...I still watch one episode before goin to sleep :)
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DeleteNice arun!
ReplyDeleteThank you :)
Deletethe great thing abt friends is its simplicity..thats wot glued the audience to the couch for 10 long years..well written..kudos!
ReplyDeletethank you for your time..pls leave ur name also along with the comment :)
DeleteFriends was,is and will always be the best ever sitcom.......
ReplyDeleteAfter taking a trivia quiz about friends, I decide to watch the series, and i fall in love. In 2020 the series is still popular and attractive. i love it.
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