Author : Lauren Johnson
Publisher :
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 10,3 MB
Release : 2005-11-07
Category : Friends (Television program)
ISBN : 9780755313426
Who went on Rachel's honeymoon with Barry? Why was Phoebe fired from Healing Hands? How did Ross meet Emily? Why did Chandler's boss take him to a strip club?The Official Trivia Quiz Book is a completely authorised quiz book designed to test the knowledge of the most dedicated Friends aficionado. Every question about Friends - from the silly to the sublime - is asked and answered in this guide to one of the biggest sitcoms of all time.
Author : Jennifer C. Dunn
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 47,10 MB
Release : 2019-12-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1538112744
A cultural phenomenon for a decade, Friends ranked in the top ten for every year of its original run, an accomplishment unmatched by any other scripted series. And more than twenty-five years since its theme song promised “I’ll be there for you,” Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross are still entertaining audiences around the world. As the characters maneuvered their ways through dating, love, and the occasional conflict, their loyalty to each other remained steadfast. In Friends: A Cultural History, Jennifer C. Dunn explores why the show immediately took hold of viewers and how the series remained must-see TV for so long. Dunn examines the cultural landscape that allowed a show not centered on traditional sitcom norms of family and career to become such a critical and commercial success. The author also addresses how the show’s complicated depictions of gender roles and class distinctions—as well as its lack of ethnic diversity—did not detract from its popularity. In addition to exploring memorable plotlines, cherished moments, and the quirks of the principal players, this book analyzes the show’s enduring cultural relevance. Featuring a discussion of the show’s 25 best episodes, Friends: A Cultural History offers an engaging look at the series that has resonated with generations of television viewers.
Author : Dennis Bjorklund
Publisher : Praetorian Publishing
Page : 871 pages
File Size : 17,10 MB
Release : 2023-10-02
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1005443815
Friends Secrets: 236 Episodes, Thousands of Facts is written by an authoritative expert who penned the most comprehensive reference book ever written on the series—Friends Behind the Scenes: Backstage Pass to the Series, A Comprehensive History. The follow-up effort, Friends Secrets, is the best source for insider facts and never-before-revealed tidbits about the sitcom that industry experts have voted the Greatest TV Series of All Time. This type of thoroughness cannot be found anywhere else in the entire Friends Universe. The first section provides insider information about the creators, cast regulars, supporting actors, and guest actors as well as cast stand-ins, crew members, scene extras, and even famous actors who auditioned for roles in the immensely popular show. The second section discusses little-known facts about the series, including behind-the-scenes activities, casting decisions, notable directors, secrets behind writing episodes, and so much more. The final section recounts numerous secrets behind the making of Friends. Every episode has a history and many contain a few skeletons in the closet. The little-known facts encompass the inspirations for episode plots, how personal experiences influenced storylines, when actors ad-libbed lines, how scenes developed and evolved, the way actors and guest stars impacted the creative process, and even the “lost” episode that was written but never filmed. There are over 3000 fun facts about the show that are sure to amaze and mystify the most die-hard and inquisitive Friends fan. Friends Secrets is an essential book for every fan of the show. It is a great conversation starter and readers are guaranteed to impress friends and family with nuggets of insider information that most Friends fans do not know. Photos included, 299 pages paperback.
Author : Dennis Bjorklund
Publisher : Praetorian Publishing
Page : 1011 pages
File Size : 23,41 MB
Release : 2023-04-13
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1005506361
Friends Challenging Trivia: Channel Your Inner Unagi is authored by a sitcom expert who penned the greatest trivia quiz books on the most popular television sitcoms (e.g., Seinfeld Trivia: Everything About Nothing, The Big Bang Theory Challenging Trivia, Modern Family Challenging Trivia: Early Years, and Cheers Trivia: It’s a Little Known Fact...). His latest effort, Friends Trivia, is the best source for accurate and well-written trivia questions about the top-rated sitcom during its decade of dominance from 1994 to 2004. Friends Trivia is the perfect book for every type of fan, whether occasional viewer or rabid enthusiast. There are 500 questions with varying degrees of difficulty within each chapter. The reader will encounter easy and moderate queries in addition to some challenging and genuine head-scratching brainteasers. Unlike most trivia books that have measly one-word answers, Friends Trivia provides expanded descriptions containing anecdotes, humorous dialogue, or bonus fun facts to further enhance the reading experience, making it more enjoyable and entertaining. In addition, scattered throughout the book are random text boxes featuring insider secrets about the show, its creators, the actors, and other contributors to the series. These entertaining morsels supplement the question-answer format with fascinating fun facts to give the reader the full Friends experience. Friends Trivia contains more information than any other trivia quiz book written on the subject, and the author's ingenious presentation has revolutionized the trivia quiz format, an unprecedented feat in publishing history. The book commences with general information about the show and its history, as well as noteworthy facts and intriguing trivia guaranteed to educate and enthrall the reader. The next section covers some of the unique and interesting sets, such as Central Perk and Monica's apartment, and iconic props used in the series like Joey's magna doodle, the orange couch, and the picture frame around the peephole. The third chapter covers the most memorable moments in the show which pertain to multiple friends or the entire gang. The questions address broader episode plots and character storylines. The next six sections cover specific information directly associated with each main character—Chandler, Joey, Monica, Phoebe, Rachel and Ross—highlighting the most uproarious scenes and unforgettable episodes while testing the viewer’s attention to detail. The final two sections address guest stars and recurring characters. Friends was known for signing big-name movie and television stars as well as developing some of the most unique and fascinating recurring characters in sitcom history. Thus, two chapters are specifically devoted to these illustrious scene-stealers. The show's vast guest star list featured well-known thespians, such as Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Bruce Willis, Brooke Shields, Ben Stiller, Danny DeVito, Sean Penn, Winona Ryder, Christina Applegate, Reese Witherspoon, Jean-Claude Van Damme, George Clooney, Charlie Sheen, and many more. The book concludes by highlighting the most popular recurring characters, namely Mike Hannigan, Janice, Gunther, Frank Jr., Richard Burke, Marcel, Mr. Heckles, Pete Becker, and Ugly Naked Guy, to mention a few. There is something for everyone. Casual watchers and avid fanatics will be equally captivated by this meticulously crafted tome. Friends Trivia is guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment and laughter as the quiz-taker regales in reliving the finest moments of the show. Photos included, 500 questions with answers, 131 pages paperback, available digitally.
Author :
Publisher : PediaPress
Page : 731 pages
File Size : 50,75 MB
Release :
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Dennis Bjorklund
Publisher : Praetorian Publishing
Page : 677 pages
File Size : 24,97 MB
Release : 2023-03-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1708765999
Cheers Trivia: It’s a Little Known Fact… is authored by a sitcom expert who penned the most comprehensive trivia book that has ever been written about the show. This literary gem covers everything about the series, which was voted one of the “Greatest TV Series of All-Time” by TV Guide. The book focuses on each primary character with questions pertaining to their entire life (family, childhood, education, career, etc). The following characters are detailed (Sam Malone, Diane Chambers, Rebecca Howe, Woody Boyd, Carla Tortelli-LeBec, Frasier Crane, Norm Peterson, Cliff Clavin, Lilith Sternin, and Coach). The goal is to help you relive some of the most hilarious episodes and test your attention to detail. There are some softball questions, but there are brain-teasers as well. In addition, Cheers Trivia goes beyond the cast nucleus, and into the lives of other characters that helped make the show a success. You will be quizzed on important family members and friends, not to mention coworkers and significant others. The final section is about the Cheers bar which covers its history and background as well as memorable patrons and famous bar arguments. There is something for every viewer. Whether a casual watcher or avid fan, this book is sure to please everyone. Cheers Trivia also contains episode clips and cast photos.
Author : Dennis Bjorklund
Publisher : Praetorian Publishing
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 10,41 MB
Release : 2023-10-02
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1005006695
Written by an authoritative expert, Friends Behind the Scenes: Backstage Pass to the Series, A Comprehensive History is the most in-depth book ever written about the series. It provides a unique insider perspective and dishes the dirt on never-before-revealed secrets, such as outing the cast member who was nearly fired from the series—TWICE! Friends Behind the Scenes commences with the showrunners’ backstory and a comprehensive recounting of the series’ concept, the pitch presented to NBC, and the network’s objections. Fans get a confidant’s look into the TV industry and the trio’s struggle to protect their pilot concept and creative vision. The journey also uncovers early script drafts with jaw-dropping disclosures about the main characters—there was a highly promiscuous female, an arrogant, self-centered jerk from Chicago, and a homosexual. The next chapters immerse the sitcom enthusiast into the laborious casting process with amazing revelations, such as the two costars who turned down guaranteed roles and a once-rejected cast member who was only hired because NBC insisted. The likelihood of all six actors being chosen for the pilot was astronomically minuscule, especially since two of the costars were committed to other projects and a handful of famous actors were offered costarring roles in the series. Friends Behind the Scenes unravels the mysteries behind shooting the pilot, how a test audience’s negative report nearly capsized the series, and what finally convinced NBC to gamble on adding the show to its fall schedule. The following pages methodically outline the showrunners’ diligent efforts to assemble an incomparable creative team and hire brilliant wardrobe, hair, and makeup specialists who redefined 1990s fashion. Of course, TV junkies cannot forget the memorable title sequence with all the fountain frivolity and the mind-numbing theme song that captivated the world. Astonishingly, the original intro was completely different with an up-tempo singalong by a famous rock band that refused to license the track because the lead singer despised the hit single. Avid enthusiasts will discover how The Rembrandts were eventually hired and why they did not want their name attached to the bubblegum pop ditty. Readers are transported backstage to witness how episodes were produced and how guest stars were chosen, with dazzling insight into the ones that got away, including a famous pop singer, three iconic movie stars, and a rock legend. In addition, tome-travelers will get an insider scoop into the world of stand-ins, body doubles, and famous extras who appeared on the show, and marvel at the history of sets, how they were designed and decorated, and even the story behind famous props and set dressings like the peephole picture frame and burnt-orange sofa. Further interviews unearth the private salary negotiations that eventually made the cast the highest-paid actors on television. Actors’ confessions shed light on how success impacted their lives, and what made the sextet decide to call it quits after ten seasons. Friends disciples will be privy to the soundstage hysteria during the final days of shooting and the epochal send-off by NBC, while sitcom purists will be enraptured by the historical overview of the show’s evolution from struggling newbie to ratings giant en route to its unprecedented success in syndication and streaming. Finally, the remaining chapters detail the societal impact of Friends, and offer numerous trivia tidbits that have evaded most Friends aficionados for decades.
Author : Dennis Bjorklund
Publisher : Praetorian Publishing
Page : 1087 pages
File Size : 18,2 MB
Release : 2023-09-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 100551688X
Modern Family Challenging Trivia Quiz & Fun Facts, Early Years, Challenging is authored by a sitcom expert who penned the greatest trivia quiz books on the most popular television sitcoms (e.g., Seinfeld Trivia: Everything About Nothing, Friends Trivia: Channel Your Inner Unagi, The Big Bang Theory Trivia: Challenging, and Cheers Trivia: It’s a Little Known Fact...). His latest effort, Modern Family Trivia: Early Years, is the best source for accurate and well-written trivia questions about one of the top-rated sitcoms of the 2010s. Modern Family Trivia is the perfect book for every type of fan, whether occasional viewer or rabid enthusiast. There are 500 questions with varying degrees of difficulty within each chapter. The reader will encounter easy and moderate queries in addition to some challenging and genuine head-scratching brainteasers. Unlike most trivia books that have measly one-word answers, Modern Family Trivia provides expanded descriptions containing anecdotes, humorous dialogue, or bonus fun facts to further enhance the reading experience, making it more enjoyable and entertaining. In addition, scattered throughout the book are random text boxes featuring insider secrets about the show, its creators, the actors, and other contributors to the series. These entertaining morsels supplement the question-answer format with fascinating fun facts to give the reader the full Modern Family experience. Modern Family Trivia contains more information than any other trivia quiz book written on the subject, and the author's ingenious presentation has revolutionized the trivia quiz format, an unprecedented feat in publishing history. Modern Family Trivia commences with general information about the show and its history, which includes noteworthy facts and intriguing trivia guaranteed to educate and enthrall the reader. The following two sections address guest stars and recurring characters. Modern Family was known for signing big-name movie and television stars as well as developing some of the most unique and fascinating recurring characters in sitcom history. Thus, two chapters are specifically devoted to these illustrious scene-stealers. The show's vast guest star list featured well-known thespians, such as Kevin Hart, James Marsden, Matthew Broderick, Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks, Jane Krakowski, Edward Norton, Shelley Long, Chazz Palminteri, Matt Dillon, Nathan Lane, Benjamin Bratt, Jesse Eisenberg, Leslie Mann, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jennifer Tilly, and many more. In addition, the trivia inquiry delves even deeper by spotlighting the most popular recurring characters, namely Dylan, Frank Dunphy, Gil Thorpe, Dede, Sal, Shorty, Pepper, and Javier, to mention a few. The next segment of the book covers the most memorable moments of the show which pertain to all three branches of the Pritchett family tree. The questions address broader episode plots and character storylines. The remaining eleven chapters cover specific information directly associated with the members of each family—Pritchetts (Jay, Gloria and Manny), Dunphys (Phil, Claire, Haley, Alex and Luke), and Pritchett-Tuckers (Mitch, Cam and Lily)—highlighting the most uproarious scenes and unforgettable episodes while testing the viewer’s attention to detail. There is something for everyone. Casual watchers and avid fanatics will be equally captivated by this meticulously crafted tome. Modern Family Trivia is guaranteed to provide hours of entertainment and laughter as the quiz-taker regales in reliving the finest moments of the show. Photos included, 500 questions with answers, 128 pages paperback, available digitally.
Author : Cyndi Haynes
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 41,62 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780740711565
There are over six billion people on this planet to choose from when picking out your new friends. The Book of Friendship offers pearls of wisdom and practical tips for cultivating new friendships-and making the bonds you already have with your friends that much stronger. The inspiring quotes, facts, and lists within its pages will help inspire you to call old friends, better appreciate the friends you have, and to greet with great expectation any friendships the future holds for you. This celebration of friendship provides a host of ideas and insights on how to further enrich your existing friendships. The book includes 20 little-thought-of activities to do with a friend, qualities to cultivate within yourself to be a better friend, and questions that will help you examine your current friendships. Above all, the Book of Friendship will help you take notice and better appreciate all the good things that friends bring to your life. This is author Cyndi Haynes's second book in the Making Life Better series.
Author : Thea de Sousa
Publisher : Epic Ink
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 12,95 MB
Release : 2024-10-01
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0760390118
Put your Vanderpump Rules expertise to the test with over 500 hundred questions, and bonus trivia, all accompanied by hilarious illustrations capturing your favorite moments. A true love letter to the Vanderpump Rules franchise, The Unofficial Vanderpump Rules Ultimate Trivia Book is the perfect way to show off your knowledge and prove your superfan status. With questions about individual scenes, episodes, and reunions, the fun never ends with these over-the-top stars. The Unofficial Vanderpump Rules Ultimate Trivia Book brings the gossip to your home from your favorite TV personalities, their on-screen and off-screen lives, and so much more. Perfect for your coffee table or as a gift, to enjoy solo or in a group, this beautifully designed book includes: Hundreds of questions to test your Vanderpump Rules knowledge “Bonus Footage” sidebars Multiple choice, true/false, and matching quizzes on trivia from all 10 seasons, including Scandoval Illustrations of the most memorable moments throughout the franchise A rating system and a scoring sheet to determine just how much of a fan you really are Test your Vanderpump Rules knowledge and become the ultimate superfan!
