In 2022, Lisa Kudrow opened up about her early years working on "Friends." The actor told The Daily Beast that as the iconic TV show was gaining steam and heading toward becoming one of the most beloved series of all time, she crossed paths with TV royalty Jerry Seinfeld. Kudrow remembered meeting Seinfeld at a party and was a bit taken back when he credited himself for the success of her show.
"I remember going to some party and Jerry Seinfeld was there, and I said, 'Hi,' and he said, 'You're welcome,'" the actress recalled. "I said, 'Why, thank you ... what?' And he said, 'You're on after us in the summer, and you're welcome.' And I said, 'That's exactly right. Thank you.'" The "Friends" star revealed that the 1st season of the show followed the series "Mad About You" before reaching new heights in the summer of 1995 when it aired directly after "Seinfeld," which was a huge hit and already in its 6th season. "Not to take anything away from the writing on 'Friends,' or the cast, or how good 'Friends' really was," Kudrow said, "but the first season our ratings were just fine."
