Why did Chandler start wearing glasses?

As without him having glasses it doesn't really work.” She added: “And Matthew Perry started wearing glasses in his daily life, so the directors wanted to incorporate that into his character to make him more funny and make more opportunities for other episodes.”
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When did Chandler first wear glasses?

Chandler first started wearing glasses regularly on the show during the Season 7 episode "The One With Phoebe's Cookies." Although "Friends" called attention to Chandler's specs, many fans wondered if there was another reason that he wore them regularly on the series from that point on.
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Why does Chandler face look different in Season 7?

In May 2000, the 17 Again star was hospitalized for two weeks for alcohol-related pancreatitis. By fall of that year, he was detoxing on the Friends set. His appearance drastically changed during the hiatus between seasons 6 and 7.
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Did Chandler ever wear glasses before?

It's worth noting, however, that Chandler had already worn glasses prior to season 7, but it was in the non-canon two-part episode “The One That Could Have Been”, and the glasses were props.
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What is Chandler's problem Season 7 episode 1?

In 2000 he was hospitalized with pancreatitis as a result of his addictions. During that summer he lost 20 pounds, appearing noticeably thinner during the 7th season premiere of Friends, in a scene that continued directlyvfrom the 6th season finale.
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Why did Rachel go braless on Friends?

Apparently, a rumor went around years ago that the actress even had wardrobe cut holes in her bras, while some believed Friends producers enforced a no-bra look. It looks like neither of those rumors are true, however.
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What happened to Chandler's mouth?

Apparently, the dental surgery left the actor "in pain," which caused the slurred speech. "Obviously no one wants to film after a procedure, but it happened.
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Why was Chandler so thin in Season 3?

Originally Answered: Why is Chandler so thin in season 3? Because of drugs. He was a drug addict during the shooting of Friends tv show as you can see his weight loss and gain in several episodes. He himself admitted his addiction for drugs led his health suffered a lot.
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Why did Chandler wear specs?

Some believe that his eye sight simply deteriorated, with one suggesting that working in front of a computer all day had an impact on his sight. Others stated that actor Matthew Perry started wearing glasses, so they simply incorporated this into his character.
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Why did Chandler gain weight?

"Friends" fans will remember Matthew Perry's weight fluctuations during his years as the lovably sarcastic Chandler Bing on the hit NBC sitcom. They were the physical manifestations of his addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs, the 43-year-old actor told ABC News in a new interview.
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Why does Chandler leave in season 9?

In the second episode of Friends season 9, "The One Where Emma Cries," Chandler fell asleep during an important meeting at his workplace and accidentally accepted an offer to move to Oklahoma to run a division of the company in Tulsa.
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What accident did Matthew Perry have?

Perry has long been open about his battle with drug abuse, which began after the actor was prescribed Vicodin for injuries sustained in a 1997 jet ski accident. Throughout his private struggles, the star maintained his acting career, appearing in "Fools Rush In" and, of course, "Friends."
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Why did Monica's voice change?

This goes hand in hand with the entry above - and while there is nothing wrong with a woman having a loud voice, Monica's voice went from fairly normal to shrieking, for no real reason. It was all part of the desire to exaggerate her high-strung nature, and make her seem even more intense...
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What is wrong with Chandler's voice in Season 7?

After the full-length trailer of the reunion was released last week, viewers noticed that Matthew Perry—who played Chandler Bing in the hit show—appeared to have slurred speech. Apparently, Matthew had emergency surgery before filming, which caused the slurred speech.
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Who Was the Best Friends character?

The 10 Best Friends Characters, According To Ranker
  1. 1 Chandler Bing. Chandler is the breakout character from Friends, having made an impression right from the opening moments of the show.
  2. 2 Joey Tribbiani. ...
  3. 3 Phoebe Buffay. ...
  4. 4 Monica Geller. ...
  5. 5 Rachel Green. ...
  6. 6 Ross Geller. ...
  7. 7 Jack Geller. ...
  8. 8 Mike Hannigan. ...
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When did Chandler fix his teeth?

Matthew Perry had his teeth capped in between seasons 4 and 5. So Chandler's teeth go from being crooked in the last episode of season 4 to straight in the first episode of season 5, even though both episodes take place at Ross' wedding, and no time has gone by.
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What season of Friends was Chandler on drugs?

So none of those ... somewhere between Season 3 and 6." "A little bit of the time, I was a little out of it, yeah," he added. Perry has struggled with addiction to substances including alcohol and Vicodin, doing multiple stints in rehab, most recently in 2001.
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Who was the oldest Friends cast member?

Lisa Kudrow is the oldest of the main Friends cast. Born on 30 July 1963, she was 31 when the show began and is now 57.
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What is wrong with Matthew from Friends?

He was diagnosed with pancreatitis that was considered potentially deadly. However, that was not enough to shake him out of his daze, and he continued along his path, refusing to quit drinking. While his paycheck kept increasing due to the show's growing popularity, Perry began to lose himself.
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Was Gunther from Friends on a soap opera?

Before he becomes a barista at Central Perk, Gunther works as an actor. His biggest accomplishment? Starring in the soap opera "All My Children." Unfortunately, when Gunther's character Bryce gets killed off, dying in a tragic avalanche, he has to find a new job.
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How old was Jennifer Aniston during Friends?

How Old Was Jennifer Aniston in Friends? Jennifer Aniston was 25 years old when the Friends pilot aired. Although her role as Rachel Green pushed her career to new heights, she also had a few notable film appearances.
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How much did Rachel weigh on Friends?

But Aniston told Brown she's not planning to inject anything into her face. At a reported 5' 5” inches, weighing 110 pounds would give Aniston a BMI of 18.5, just barely in the normal weight range.
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Who changed the most in Friends?

1 Chandler Bing

Chandler Bing is probably the most consistently funny character on Friends and as a person undergoes the most growth than anyone else in the show.
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Why is Monicas hair so short in Season 4?

Season 4: Short, Choppy Layered Crop

Season 4 brought back another bob for Monica, after previously growing out her hair the past two seasons. Instead of sporting her shoulder-length tresses, she decided to cut them off again in favor of a choppy layered crop.
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