‘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

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‘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

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