David Schwimmer Couldn’t Stand Friends’ Theme Song For Years After It Ended, But Shared The Sweet Reason Why He Started Appreciating It Again

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Regardless of what else transpires in David Schwimmer‘s professional journey, his fame will endure, primarily due to his involvement in one of the most acclaimed sitcoms ever produced – Friends. This iconic show enjoyed immense success during its run and remains incredibly popular even today, more than 30 years after its premiere. At one time, it seemed almost impossible to escape the show’s influence, with Schwimmer himself confessing that hearing the recognizable theme song left him feeling drained. However, this all shifted for a heartwarming reason.

Apart from “Friends” being recognized as one of television’s finest sitcoms, the theme song “I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts also left an indelible mark. Whether you watched it during its original broadcast or not, chances are you still recognize the tune quite familiarly (and I can attest to that!).

On the Making A Scene podcast, I shared an interesting insight about that iconic theme. For quite some time, hearing it wasn’t exactly a joyful moment for me. In simple terms, it brought back memories associated with a specific period of my life.

For quite some time, I’d become somewhat tired of hearing the theme song because I’d heard it so often. Every appearance on a show, talk show, or interview started with that tune, which made me less enthusiastic about it for a while.

It’s no wonder that the Friends theme song might have grown tiresome for David Schwimmer since it was probably played more times than anyone else. Given that the cast themselves were subjected to it frequently, it’s understandable that not everyone found the tune particularly endearing. In fact, Jennifer Aniston has admitted that none of them truly cherished the song. Even if one initially enjoyed the track, hearing it repeatedly for several years can eventually make it seem less appealing.

Over time, the television series “Friends” has continued to be well-loved by many viewers, causing a stir when it disappears from streaming services (it’s currently available with a Max subscription). Despite this, both the show and its theme song have become less prevalent in daily life, perhaps offering Schwimmer some distance from his long-standing association.

However, the show (and its theme) came back to him in recent years.

David Schwimmer shares that when his child was nine years old (now 13), they first encountered Friends, leading to watching their father’s show. Re-experiencing the series alongside his child, Schwimmer expresses that it entirely transformed his perspective on the comedy. He elaborated…

At approximately age 9, my child stumbled upon it and began watching. Often, while I was preparing breakfast or other tasks, I’d hear my child’s laughter. This experience once more transformed my connection with that song and the series.

It’s heartening to learn that David Schwimmer has rekindled his bond with his most iconic role. If his child doesn’t skip the intro when watching Friends, there might be a chance he grows tired of the theme tune once more. Nevertheless, let’s hope that for now, the Schwimmers are all enthusiastically clapping along to the theme song each time it comes on.

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2025-04-03 18:38