Many talented directors stood behind the camera to direct the cast of Friends throughout the series’ 10-season run. However, did you know that former 1970s teen idol Robby Benson helmed half a dozen episodes?
Robby Benson directed some of ‘Friends’ early episodes
Robby Benson was a wildly popular teen idol in the 1970s. In seasons one and three, Friends, Robby Benson also directed some of the series’ funniest episodes. Under his guidance, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow and the late Matthew Perry flourished.
The episodes were “The One With the Ick Factor.” He followed that up in season three with “The One With All the Jealousy,” “The One Where Monica and Richard are Just Friends,” “The One With Phoebe’s Ex-Partner,” “The One With the Hypnosis Tape,” and “The One With the Ultimate Fighting Champion.”
These episodes included legendary friends guest-stars, including Blue Bloods star Tom Selleck,...
Robby Benson directed some of ‘Friends’ early episodes
Robby Benson was a wildly popular teen idol in the 1970s. In seasons one and three, Friends, Robby Benson also directed some of the series’ funniest episodes. Under his guidance, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Matt LeBlanc, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow and the late Matthew Perry flourished.
The episodes were “The One With the Ick Factor.” He followed that up in season three with “The One With All the Jealousy,” “The One Where Monica and Richard are Just Friends,” “The One With Phoebe’s Ex-Partner,” “The One With the Hypnosis Tape,” and “The One With the Ultimate Fighting Champion.”
These episodes included legendary friends guest-stars, including Blue Bloods star Tom Selleck,...
- 11/24/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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