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XoVanillaRain90oX · 02-01-2002, 10:03 PM

Lisa Whelchel was originally going to play Rachel here on F.R.I.E.N.D.S but then turned it down? I met Lisa and thats what she was saying during her so-called speech during Church time.

I dont really watch friends, everyone is trying to get me to watch it!! I have seen like 2 eppies and I dont really like the show, sorriez!

Lynn · 02-02-2002, 07:28 PM

I hadn't heard that. I can see how the idea might have been tossed around because the characters of Blair (played by Lisa Welchel) and Rachel are somewhat similar – both are spoiled rich girls. However, I'm surprised the creators of Friends even considered Lisa. I would think they would have known she would not want to play the character of Rachel, since her personal beliefs kept her from appearing in 'The Facts of Life' episode where Natalie lost her virginity. It's not surprising Lisa turned it down.

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02-02-2002, 07:28 PM	#2
Lynn Member Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 07, 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 744	I hadn't heard that. I can see how the idea might have been tossed around because the characters of Blair (played by Lisa Welchel) and Rachel are somewhat similar – both are spoiled rich girls. However, I'm surprised the creators of Friends even considered Lisa. I would think they would have known she would not want to play the character of Rachel, since her personal beliefs kept her from appearing in 'The Facts of Life' episode where Natalie lost her virginity. It's not surprising Lisa turned it down.