In the vibrant landscape of 1990s comedy, Friends and Home Alone stand as timeless classics, each weaving its unique brand of humor into the cultural fabric. While seemingly unrelated on the surface, devoted fans have often pointed out the hidden connections between them. Much to their delight, an eagle-eyed comedian added an extra layer of intrigue recently, highlighting similarities between the two worlds which led the art director of the show to come forward to give his stamp on the matter.

The creative team member finally bridged the gap between two iconic comedy universes.

The art director of Friends confirms the link to Home Alone films

Scott Westwood took to Instagram on 2023 Christmas Day to show his definite proof that Chandler and Monica from Friends moved into the Home Alone house in season 10. The place had entirely different interiors, so his proof was in the views outside. Art Director Daren Janes confirmed that this post was accurate and shared the backstory. “This is hilarious…..….. You caught me…” he commented.

Janes admitted when characters entered through the front door, they created the exterior view using a backdrop from Pacific Studios. Originally designed for Home Alone, this backdrop featured a quaint street, complete with charming brick homes and manicured lawns. However, this does not mean that the show’s couple moved into the McCallister House. Notably, the comedy-drama characters lived in New York while the McCallisters’ home was in Chicago.

While the director confirmed this connection, this was certainly not the only time something like this happened. In fact, Friends even shared the same universe as another sitcom, Seinfeld.

Breaking down the shared universe of the NBC sitcom and Seinfeld

Several actors appeared in both shows, further blurring the lines. For instance, Elaine’s boyfriend, Jake Jarmel from Seinfeld, becomes Joey’s agent in the comedy series. Meanwhile, these unexpected connections not only add to the richness of the shows and movies but also highlight the ingenuity and resourcefulness of set designers like Janes. By creatively repurposing existing elements, they weave hidden threads of continuity, enriching the audience’s experience and sparking delightful discoveries.

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