‘There Were Black Shows and There Were White Shows’: ‘Friends’ Co-creator Says the Show’s Lack of Diversity Was a ‘Product of the Time,’ Not a Deliberate Decision
One popular sitcom of the past, “Friends” continues to be a talking point when it comes to the show’s lack of diversity. In recent years, the show centering around six white friends based in New York has drawn criticism for having a successful 10-year run without ever bringing on any Black actors in a full-time…