For the grand 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, the show’s organizers went all out, pulling rabbits out of their hats by pulling surprise appearances and heartwarming reunions featuring former co-stars from beloved TV shows. The stage was set with a tearjerker surprise as Christina Applegate made a heartfelt entrance, paving the way for nostalgia-packed gatherings, including casts from Ally McBeal, Cheers, Grey’s Anatomy, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and more.

However, amid the buzz and hopeful whispers, fans were left hanging as the eagerly anticipated reunion of the Friends cast failed to materialize. They did not stage a grand reunion to honor Matthew Perry. But why?

A to-be Matthew Perry tribute fizzles out

Post Perry’s passing on October 28, the echoes of his iconic Chandler Bing character reverberated through the entertainment world. In the wake of this, fans clung to hopes of a Friends reunion at the Emmys as a tribute to Perry. Meanwhile, producers Jeannae Rouzan-Clay and Jesse Collins, shared insights in a post-Emmys dialogue, reported by The Hollywood Reporter. They disclosed that the concept was never broached with the cast. Mindful of the tender emotions still enveloping the remaining Friends cast, they chose a different path.

The cast arranged a unique homage in the In Memoriam segment. Furthermore, this artful arrangement, starting with All in the Family alums Rob Reiner and Sally Struthers, navigated through a heartfelt slideshow featuring Norman Lear. Finally, it concluded with a poignant acknowledgment of Perry, ensuring no deserving individual was overlooked in the process. Whereas, his Friends’ co-stars, deeply affected, expressed their condolences through a mix of collective and individual statements earlier.

At the heart of the Emmys was a tribute to the legacy of Perry. Adding to the fervor, a recently discovered Friends script has been circulating, uncovered in an unexpected and distinctive location.

The unearthed Friends script

In a delightful twist for die-hard Friends aficionados, original scripts from the cherished sitcom resurfaced. Thought to be long lost, the script went up for auction after languishing in a dustbin for 25 years. These scripts, capturing the essence of two London-based episodes shot in 1998, focused on the memorable wedding of Ross. Set to hit the auction block on January 12, they carried an estimated value ranging from $650 to $870.

The unexpected find occurred when a vigilant studio worker discovered the scripts discarded in a dustbin at Wembley’s Fountain Studios. More so, the episodes were filmed there. Originally slated for destruction post-production, the scripts managed to escape their fate. The anonymous custodian, responsible for studio cleanliness, stumbled upon the scripts a few weeks after the conclusion of filming. Unsure of their significance, he tucked them away in his office drawer, unaware of the potential goldmine he held.

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