Friends celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2024 but, no matter how much time has passed, it remains one of the best sitcoms of all time. That's partly because of the show's lovably relatable characters and hilarious characters. There have been more than a few ridiculous episodes of Friends, and a handful of its wildest moments come courtesy of Matt LeBlanc’s Joey Tribbiani. And, as it turns out, Joey was actually inspired by a character from Blossom.
Four years before Friends premiered on NBC, the teen sitcom Blossom made its debut on the channel. Starring Mayim Bialik as the titular teen, the '90s network TV show lasted for a few seasons. The show actually ended not long after Friends debuted but, by that point, the series had made an impact, especially on LeBlanc. Joey Lawrence, who played Blossom’s older brother, Joey Russo, revealed to Us Weekly that LeBlanc would watch Blossom rehearsals and take notes on Lawrence’s portrayal:
