Friends Behind the Scenes Trivia
Quick Answer
Friends was created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, filmed at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank
(not New York), and originally titled "Six of One." The six main actors famously negotiated
equal salaries of $1 million per episode for the final two seasons, and all six remained for
the entire 10-year run.
Production Trivia
#1 What was the original title of the show Friends?
Answer: 'Six of One
#2 Which actor was originally asked to play Rachel but chose Monica instead?
Answer: Courteney Cox
#3 How much did the six main actors earn per episode in the final season?
Answer: $1 million per episode each
#4 Why did Bruce Willis appear on Friends?
Answer: He lost a bet to Matthew Perry during the filming of
#5 What was the Magna Doodle on Chandler's door used for?
Answer: The production crew would draw new pictures on it for each episode
#6 Who was originally cast as Chandler before Matthew Perry?
Answer: Craig Bierko was offered the role but turned it down
#7 How many times was the Central Perk set used throughout the series?
Answer: It remained the same set for all 10 seasons
#8 What real-life event inspired the 'We were on a break' storyline?
Answer: One of the writers had a similar experience in a relationship
#9 How did the cast negotiate their salaries?
Answer: They negotiated as a group, ensuring equal pay for all six actors
#10 What was the significance of the fountain in the opening credits?
Answer: It was filmed at the Warner Bros. Ranch in Burbank, not in New York