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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How old are you OP? You need to understand the time when this took place. It was also a time when you didn't need TV to make a statement, or demand something of you when you watch. It was simple, fun, and easy to absorb.  It was pretty groundbreaking at the time due to the "ensemble" cast set up. It was awesome and I still enjoy an episode from time to time.

Try to have a little perspective OP. I promise you in 25-30 years people will look back at some show you enjoyed and declare it a pile a crap....[/quote]

OP again--as i said above, I'm 45. Probably older than you and remember more shows[/quote]

You still lack perspective. I posted upthread about what the appeal of Friends was when it aired. I’m your age and remember watching it sometimes in HS but was never a huge fan. But it seems obvious to me why it was a hit. Most very popular tv, movies, and music are very middle of the road and basic.

I find it surprising that you have a degree in media studies and wouldn’t get this. You don’t have to love it, but it should be easy to identify why it was made and had longevity (which was as much about its appeal to advertisers as audience, and Friends offered access to a broad and upwardly mobile swath of American, plus spurred their interest in consumer products like clothes, coffee, and furniture).[/quote]

Hard disagree. (Furniture?!)[/quote]

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