NBC thought 'Friends' was too racy when it first aired

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Neha Prakash
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NBC thought 'Friends' was too racy when it first aired
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Could this show be any racier?

Lisa Kudrow stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday and admitted that when Friends first aired 20 years ago (yup, you're ancient), NBC was very anxious that the show would be too racy for its audience. (Mainly, the network was concerned about Monica sleeping with a guy on the first date.)

Luckily, a quick survey set the producers straight. Oh, how times have changed.

BONUS: 5 Fascinating Facts About 'Friends'

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