Friends (1979 TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Friends |
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| Written by | AJ Carothers Liz Coe Michael Russnow April Smith |
| Directed by | Roger Duchowny Glenn Jordan Arnold Laven James Sheldon George Tyne |
| Starring | Charlie Aiken Jarrod Johnson Janet MacLachlan Karen Morrow Roger Robinson Andy Romano Jill Whelan |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of episodes | 5 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Aaron Spelling Douglas S. Cramer |
| Producer(s) | Cindy Dunne Bo Kaprall Bob Sand Glenn Jordan Cindy Levin |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Aaron Spelling Productions |
| Distributor | ABC |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | March 25 – April 22, 1979 |
Friends was an American TV show made for kids and teens. It was a comedy-drama series, which means it had funny parts and serious parts. The show aired on the ABC network from March 25 to April 22, 1979.
Famous producer Aaron Spelling helped create the series. It starred actors like Charlie Aiken, Jill Whelan, Janet MacLachlan, Jarrod Johnson, Karen Morrow, and Roger Robinson. Only five one-hour episodes were made before the show finished its run.
What Was the Friends TV Show About?
This TV series showed life through the eyes of three 11-year-old kids. They came from different backgrounds, meaning they had different families and experiences. Each episode explored the challenges and joys of growing up.
The show covered topics that many young people face. These included things like dating for the first time, family life, school adventures, and the ups and downs of friendship. It was all about the "growing pains" that happen during adolescence.
Who Were the Main Characters in Friends?
The show featured a talented group of actors who brought the characters to life. Here are the main stars and who they played:
- Charlie Aiken played Pete Richards
- Jarrod Johnson played Randy Summerfield
- Janet MacLachlan played Jane Summerfield
- Karen Morrow played Pamela Richards
- Roger Robinson played Warren Summerfield
- Andy Romano played Frank Richards
- Jill Whelan played Nancy Wilks
Episodes of the Friends TV Show
The Friends series had a short run with five episodes. Each episode was an hour long. Here is a list of the episodes and when they first aired:
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| 1 | "Going Out" | March 25, 1979 | |
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This was the very first episode of the series.
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| 2 | "Pilot" | April 1, 1979 | |
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This episode likely introduced the main characters and their world.
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| 3 | "Grandfather Arrives" | April 8, 1979 | |
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A new family member comes to visit, possibly causing some changes.
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| 4 | "Pressure" | April 15, 1979 | |
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The characters might have faced tough decisions or stressful situations.
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| 5 | "A Case of Bad Timing" | April 22, 1979 | |
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This was the final episode of the series.
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