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Lisa Kudrow Rejects New Sitcoms, Praises Classic Comedies

4/5/2026

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Lisa Kudrow, the actress best known for Friends, says she is not interested in new multi-camera sitcoms.
She praised classic sitcoms such as "30 Rock," "Seinfeld," and "Friends" as well-written and funny.
She emphasized that comedy should surprise audiences with bold jokes.
On Phoebe Buffay, she said fans labeled Phoebe as a ditz, but she never saw her that way and noted the character's depth beyond that perception.

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Lisa Kudrow, the actress best known for Friends, says she is not interested in new multi-camera sitcoms.
She praised classic sitcoms such as "30 Rock," "Seinfeld," and "Friends" as well-written and funny.
She emphasized that comedy should surprise audiences with bold jokes.
On Phoebe Buffay, she said fans labeled Phoebe as a ditz, but she never saw her that way and noted the character's depth beyond that perception.