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Generation Friends : An Inside Look at the Show That Defined a Television Era by Saul Austerlitz (2019, Hardcover)

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PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-101524743356
ISBN-139781524743352
eBay Product ID (ePID)22038378304

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Book TitleGeneration Friends : an inside Look at the Show That Defined a Television Era
Number of Pages368 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicTelevision / History & Criticism, Popular Culture, Television / Genres / Comedy
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Performing Arts
AuthorSaul Austerlitz
FormatHardcover

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Item Weight20.5 Oz
Item Length9.3 in
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LCCN2018-058454
Reviews"A treat for Friends fans, from OG Must See TV viewers to the new generation of streamers, full of insights into what made a quintessential '90s phenomenon into a lasting, international classic for the ages. You'll get your share of juicy behind-the-scenes tidbits, from vicious writers'-room debates about Rachel and Joey's romance to the time the producers almost moved the setting to Minneapolis (seriously). But you'll also get a hit of nostalgia for a time when an entire nation hung on the fate of Ross and Rachel, and plenty of smart analysis of why Friends was the right show at the right time ... and also continues to be the right show at an entirely different time." --Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author of Seinfeldia, Praise for Generation Friends "A treat for Friends fans, from OG Must See TV viewers to the new generation of streamers, full of insights into what made a quintessential '90s phenomenon into a lasting, international classic for the ages. You'll get your share of juicy behind-the-scenes tidbits, from vicious writers'-room debates about Rachel and Joey's romance to the time the producers almost moved the setting to Minneapolis (seriously). But you'll also get a hit of nostalgia for a time when an entire nation hung on the fate of Ross and Rachel, and plenty of smart analysis of why Friends was the right show at the right time...and also continues to be the right show at an entirely different time." --Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author of Seinfeldia " Friends wasn't just a funny show--it was a generational work of art that evolved television's scope. It proved that shows could travel beyond the dynamics of nuclear families and the virtue of strong cast chemistry. In Generation Friends , Saul Austerlitz transports us back to Central Perk with our eternal friends trying to find their place in the world. Just as importantly, he lifts the curtain to provide a sprawling behind-the-scenes look at its creation, enactment and still-growing legacy." --Jonathan Abrams, New York Times bestselling author of All the Pieces Matter "With careful research and new and revealing interviews, Austerlitz's Generation Friends does what a great behind-the-scenes book should do: it'll make you want to re-watch the entire series again from start to finish, with a new appreciation of everything from the writing and acting to set design and costumes. Better yet, Austerlitz provides some much-needed validation for those of us who never warmed to the whole Ross-Rachel thing, assuring us that we *might* have been on to something, even as he argues we were wrong. FIGHT ME, SAUL." --Brian Jay Jones, New York Times bestselling author of Jim Henson: The Biography and Becoming Dr. Seuss "[An] under-the-hood chronicle of the nineties sitcom." -- The New Yorker "On its 25th anniversary, the show's die-hard fans will love Austerlitz's detailed, discerning, and sumptuous history." -- Kirkus Reviews, "A treat for Friends fans, from OG Must See TV viewers to the new generation of streamers, full of insights into what made a quintessential '90s phenomenon into a lasting, international classic for the ages. You'll get your share of juicy behind-the-scenes tidbits, from vicious writers'-room debates about Rachel and Joey's romance to the time the producers almost moved the setting to Minneapolis (seriously). But you'll also get a hit of nostalgia for a time when an entire nation hung on the fate of Ross and Rachel, and plenty of smart analysis of why Friends was the right show at the right time ... and also continues to be the right show at an entirely different time." --Jennifer Keishin Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author of Seinfeldia " Friends wasn't just a funny show -- it was a generational work of art that evolved television's scope. It proved that shows could travel beyond the dynamics of nuclear families and the virtue of strong cast chemistry. In Generation Friends , Saul Austerlitz transports us back to Central Perk with our eternal friends trying to find their place in the world. Just as importantly, he lifts the curtain to provide a sprawling behind-the-scenes look at its creation, enactment and still-growing legacy." --Jonathan Abrams, New York Times bestselling author of All the Pieces Matter "With careful research and new and revealing interviews, Austerlitz's Generation Friends does what a great behind-the-scenes books should do: it'll make you want to re-watch the entire series again from start to finish, with a new appreciation of everything from the writing and acting to set design and costumes. Better yet, Austerlitz provides some much-needed validation for those of us who never warmed to the whole Ross-Rachel thing, assuring us that we *might* have been on to something, even as he argues we were wrong. FIGHT ME, SAUL." --Brian Jay Jones, New York Times bestselling author of Jim Henson: The Biography and Becoming Dr. Seuss
SynopsisA fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Friends , published for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the show's premiere. Howyoudoin'? In September 1994, six friends sat down in their favorite coffee shop and began bantering about sex, relationships, jobs, and just about everything else. A quarter of a century later, new fans are still finding their way into the lives of Rachel, Ross, Joey, Chandler, Monica, and Phoebe, and thanks to the show's immensely talented creators, its intimate understanding of its youthful audience, and its reign during network television's last moment of dominance, Friends has become the most influential and beloved show of its era. Friends has never gone on a break, and this is the story of how it all happened. Noted pop culture historian Saul Austerlitz utilizes exclusive interviews with creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman, executive producer Kevin Bright, director James Burrows, and many other producers, writers, and cast members to tell the story of Friends ' creation, its remarkable decade-long run, and its astonishing Netflix-fueled afterlife. Readers will go behind the scenes to hear from the people who were present as the show was developed and cast, written and filmed. There will be talk of trivia contests, prom videos, trips to London, Super Bowls, lesbian weddings, wildly popular hairstyles, superstar cameos, mad dashes to the airport, and million-dollar contracts. They'll also discover surprising details--that Monica and Joey were the show's original romantic couple, how Danielle Steel probably saved Jennifer Aniston's career, and why Friends is still so popular that if it was a new show, its over-the-air broadcast reruns would be the ninth-highest-rated program on TV. The show that defined the 1990s has a legacy that has endured beyond wildest expectations. And in this hilarious, informative, and entertaining book, readers will now understand why., A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Friends , published for the 15th anniversary of the show's premiere, including brand-new interviews with the series creators.
LC Classification NumberPN1992.77.F76A97

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