[Stut]

http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlf...0tv_22_01_2006

Seminal sitcom FRIENDS is returning to television after each of its six stars agreed multi-million dollar deals to star in four one-hour specials.

In a secret meeting before Christmas (05), JENNIFER ANISTON, COURTENEY COX, LISA KUDROW, MATT LeBLANC, DAVID SCHWIMMER and MATTHEW PERRY reportedly agreed a $5 million (GBP2.7 million) apiece deal with NBC bosses in Los Angeles.

Scriptwriters have already started penning lines for the four double episodes, which are due to air next year (06).

Aniston, who has filmed a string of movies since the final Friends episode, was the last to agree to the new deal.

An NBC insider says, "She's the one who had been holding out. But she's now agreed to reprise RACHEL (GREEN).

"Bringing them back is a dream come true. Ratings will go through the roof."

Network bosses have also hinted at a second spin-off of the hit comedy, following the disappointing performance of Matt LeBlanc's show JOEY. The new programme will see the three male stars - Perry, Schwimmer and LeBlanc - pilot a series called IT'S A GUY THING.

An NBC spokesperson confirms, "Negotiations on future projects are going on all the time."


Not sure if it´s a good thing. Not sure even if it really is true. Friends is my favourite (comedy) tv-show, but I still think they should let it be and put their $´s on something else.

[UKjovi]

I dont think its true either

[Dawn]

I thought they had already agreed to do an hour long episode re thri thanksgiving theme for 2006 .... so this just seems to be an extention of that. Im pleased anyway as I like the show.

Dawn

[Neurotica80]

I wondered how long it would take. Iv got mixed feelings really, I do miss the show but if it was brought back it would have to be to the original standard.

[UKjovi]

Originally Posted by Neurotica80

I wondered how long it would take. Iv got mixed feelings really, I do miss the show but if it was brought back it would have to be to the original standard.

I was thinking the same, when ever this has happened in the past its never the same , its like the moment has gone if you know what i mean. Maybe it would be better to leave it alone

[Dave 1986]

I heard something similar to this on the radio the other day. I also have mixed feelings about it. I think it's a classic sitcom that should be left to rest, but I'm sure if it is to be made, it will be just as funny as it has always been.

And I liked the Joey spin-off.

[Keeper]

Much as I love it, I'm not sure I want that. I don't want it to become soemthing they go back to whenever they need to be on the spotlight again or get some cash. So I hope it's not true.

[Dave 1986]

Originally Posted by Keeper

Much as I love it, I'm not sure I want that. I don't want it to become soemthing they go back to whenever they need to be on the spotlight again or get some cash. So I hope it's not true.

Sadly that's the only reason I can think for them to want to go back to it. Cause it's not as though their solo acting careers have really taken off and Friends is the only thing their famous for.

[jbjhand]

i heard this on the radio today all i can think is i hope they dont do what happened to only fools and horses because they should have left that when they did. the final last three were nowhere near as good as the original ending.

[Dave 1986]

Originally Posted by jbjhand

i heard this on the radio today all i can think is i hope they dont do what happened to only fools and horses because they should have left that when they did. the final last three were nowhere near as good as the original ending.

I was also thinking that aswell. The original ending was the perfect way to end it, but they brought it back in the most desperate way possible.