The Economic Times

We are too afraid to make jokes: Friends actress Lisa Kudrow says why she does not watch modern sitcoms

Lisa Kudrow, famous for Phoebe Buffay in Friends, feels today's sitcoms are too safe. She argues comedy needs to be bold and unpredictable to connect with audiences. Kudrow highlights that shows like Friends and 30 Rock were funny because they took risks. She believes makers should not fear offending people. True humor, she states, comes from surprising moments.