Overview

• Kudrow was originally cast as Roz Doyle in 'Frasier' but was let go before filming the pilot.
• She described the firing as 'devastating' and attributed it to a casting mistake corrected by the show's producers.
• Following this setback, Kudrow took a role on 'Mad About You', which led to her being suggested for 'Friends'.
• Despite being fired from 'Frasier', Kudrow had to audition for 'Friends' in front of the same director, James Burrows.
• Kudrow's portrayal of Phoebe Buffay earned her six Emmy nominations and one win.