In terms of diversity, looking back, it seems insane, Goldberg said.
It was just the norm that there was such a lack of diversity.
The entire culture was like that, and television was just an amplification of that culture, he said.
Adam Goldberg and Matthew Perry as Eddie and Chandler in ‘Friends’NBC
Friendsdiversity deficit is often a topic of discussion when the shows stars and creators are interviewed.
Marta Kauffman said in 2022 that she was embarrassed by the comedys focus on straight, white twentysomethings.
Goldberg revealed that he nearly turned down theFriendsrole alongsideMatthew Perrybecause he was a snob about the series.
And I was like, No way.
Im not doing that show.
And my agent was like, Yes, you are.’
He reflected fondly on performing scenes with Perry.
I remember just joking around a lot, having a lot of really quick repartee.
Goldberg continued: Im so happy to be part of the shows legacy.
