“The One With You Matthew Perry” is out on Netflix
Summary
BBC TV critic Scott Bryan discusses the new Netflix documentary *The One With You: Matthew Perry*, which offers a celebratory retrospective on the late *Friends* star's life and career. The three-part series focuses on his early acting days and achievements while addressing his struggles with addiction through archive interviews and family insights. Notably, all *Friends* co-stars declined to participate, leading the film to rely on other friends and colleagues for context.
Topics discussed
GoFundMe sponsorship and personal story
Introduction to Matthew Perry documentary
Documentary focus: Celebration vs. addiction
Sister's perspective on addiction nuance
Friends cast decline to participate
Legitimacy and potential exploitation concerns
Conclusion: Complexity of addiction and legacy
Show sign-off and podcast availability
ASPCA sponsorship and donation appeal
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