October 28, 2023, brought in the news of Matthew Perry’s shocking demise. Since that day, not only fans but several celebrities have remembered the actor for his humor and compassion. His former co-star, Zac Efron, even expressed his feelings of honor at working with the late actor. And even his Friends cast finally bid their final goodbyes to their dear friend.

Amidst all the love and respect for Matthew Perry, the former NBC president, Warren Littlefield, also remembered the late star. 

Warren Littlefield spoke highly of Matthew Perry

The Numb actor had never failed to make people laugh, which is the legacy that Warren Littlefield has kept in his heart. During the premiere of Fargo season 5, Littlefield remembered Matthew Perry as the brilliant and one of the sweetest guys. He said Perry was, “Perhaps one of the funniest people who’s ever been on earth,” while praising him for his comic brilliance to Deadline Hollywood.

While the Fools Rush In actor did not want Chandler Bing as his only legacy, his unbelievable skill of making people laugh is certainly unforgettable. Indeed, Matthew Perry left the world with a lot of love and laughter. While Littlefield remembered the actor, it was him back in the days who gave Friends a go when he was the president of NBC. And this is certainly not the first time he praised Perry as well.

In a recent interview, Littlefield also applauded Perry’s presence of mind during the show’s presentation.

Why did Warren Littlefield praise the Friends star?

In 1996, in a room full of executives, the presentation of the show was disturbed because of an electrical failure. Perry channeled his Chandler Bing personality and came up front to woo people. The 71-year-old executive penned the incident for Variety recently about how no one asked Perry to do what he did. However, he saw what was happening and decided to jump in to entertain the audience.

According to Littlefield, Perry was not only a testament to the industry’s philanthropy but also a beacon of hope for those whose lives he touched. The late actor had also admitted to training his friend, Craig Bierko, for Chandler’s role. His benevolent nature of giving up the role for his friend impressed Littlefield a great deal.

Leaving behind the legacy of Chandler Bing, Perry also left behind his selflessness and kindness to remember him by.