Lisa Kudrow slams modern comedy shows for losing its edge

Lisa Kudrow opened up about her issues with the modern comedy sitcoms and why the 90s hits are still among the best.

Kudrow, who is known for her iconic role, Phoebe Buffay, weighed in on her opinions about the multi-camera sitcoms.

In an interview with the Interview Magazine, Kudrow revealed that she is "not drawn" to new multi camera sitcoms and thinks it’s because new shows are "too afraid" to make jokes that make audiences "uncomfortable."

When asked if sitcoms are dying or evolving, she said, "I wish they were evolving. ‘30 Rock’ and ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Friends’ were really funny and really well written."

Talking about the kind of humour should be in the shows, she added, "The really good ones, they’re not tame jokes." 

The actress continued, "They’re jokes that are kind of, ‘I can’t believe you just said that.’ Comedy is about surprise. You need things you didn’t see coming."

Kudrow’s hit sitcom Friends, which aired from 1994 – 2004, won her an Emmy in 1998 for outstanding supporting actress in a comedy series.

Late Mathew Perry, Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox and Matt LeBlanc, also starred in the series.

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