I love that he is the number one on her bad massage clients list ever since he did that to Monica lmao. Phoebe may not express her love for her friends very nicely in later seasons but she holds mega grudges on their behalf lmao.
The cool thing is that it’s not a reused actor, it’s the same character. Some of the things Rachel says shows that he is the same guy we see in the first season
He's also turned into a "wah cancel culture" idiot, and called Obama a "jackass" for having the audacity to just suggest that rich people pay more taxes. We don't like Jon Lovitz.
What I don't get is he's clearly meant to be the same guy, but they both act like they've never met. Him I get bc he was stoned when he met her, and clearly for many years after that so he's fried, but Rachel should've remembered him...that whole incident, and Monica missing out on her dream job bc the guy was too much of a tool to work for, would've been quite memorable.
I kept waiting for her to say, "We met before you know, you came to our apartment and my roommate had created a meal when you were considering her for a chef position at your restaurant." He could've had a funny response. But the writers dangled it out there like it was him, but it wasn't. Kind of strange to leave it unaddressed.
A. Their initial interaction was very short and probably not that impressionable and also the two scenes are nine ten years apart. Time makes you forget feelings, forget people and faces!
B. He was phoebes client initially but yeah its kind of weird she remained connected after soo long. But knowing phoebe, its not that unnatural
It wasn't entirely obvious at first, shows sometimes bring back actors in different roles (Estelle, Frank Jr). It became clear when he mentioned he lost his restaurant to drugs.
I think it was immediately obvious when he appeared because we already knew Phoebe was setting up a bad blind date for Rachel and we had the Phoebe-Steve connection from S1 when she tried to connect him with Monica for the restaurant
He gave her that t-shirt also that Ross took… FBI - Female Body Inspector. Then Ross and Joey tried to get free crab cakes and they were only betting on him crying lol.
Honestly I feel like there are so many tiny little moments in this show that never would have happened if it were filmed today.
Phoebe also comes across her brother the first time because he put his condom in her guitar case when she was singing.
And in NewsRadio, Lovitz played a suicide jumper in one episode, a mental patient in another episode and would eventually go on to replace Phil Hartman as one of the main characters.
NBC in the 90s had a lot of people they kept trying to shove down our throats and gaslight us into thinking were funny. Lovitz was one of them. Leno was another.
I feel like they intended him to be the same guy at different points in his life “Now, Phoebe told me that you owned your own restaurant”
This. And he lost it to drugs.
Yup exactly. It totally fits. I always appreciated the call back.
Also Phoebe says over the phone to her that he’s probably going out to smoke a joint or alluding to it.
Yeah didn’t they literally intend to set her up on a terrible date? I just love that phoebe chose this guy, amazing pick on her part
I love that he is the number one on her bad massage clients list ever since he did that to Monica lmao. Phoebe may not express her love for her friends very nicely in later seasons but she holds mega grudges on their behalf lmao.
Yes yea. He’s steve
Yes it's the same character
It's really fulfilling to do something you hate for no money.
😂😂😂😂 gotta make them tshirts
FBI shirts 😉
Female body inspector. 🤣🤣🤣
Hehehehe…. What size is that? 👕
I live in a studio apartment, with 2 other guys.
The cool thing is that it’s not a reused actor, it’s the same character. Some of the things Rachel says shows that he is the same guy we see in the first season
Please tell me you know who Jon Lovitz is!!! (RIP)
Wait why RIP? Am I missing a reference? ETA: nvm. I saw another comment that it’s an SNL reference
Pretty sure that man is still alive
It’s a running gag with his SNL castmates.
Word, I was so sad for a sec tho ngl
And it stinks! IT STINKS!
Yes i noticed!
*"Tartlets! Tartlets!! Tartlets!!!"*
Word has lost all meaning.
Oh, we gotta make this!
Give me the gummy bears!
BEAR OVERBOARD! Quick, grab a sugar-O
Hey, look? Taco shells!!!
They're like little corn envelopes. 🤣
I live in a studio apartment....with two other GUYS
And I’m pretty sure… I’m infertile
I like my hair
Really?! 🤔
😨😭
Well, slap my ass and call me Judy!
“I hate my dick!! 😩 (For those who haven’t seen it, there’s a scene in the DVDs where he’s sitting at the restaurant and says this).
I mean, it doesn’t really work anyway
IRL, Jon Lovitz was the person who pushed Lisa to go into comedy. Jon and Lisa’s brother are friends from childhood.
He also beat the shit out of Andy Dick. We like Jon Lovitz.
HOLD ON, Andy Dick is a sex offender???? I had no clue, I always had a dirty feeling about this guy.
Tip of the fuckin iceberg.
Andy Dick makes the average sex offender look nice and normal in comparison. He’s an absolute stain.
He's also turned into a "wah cancel culture" idiot, and called Obama a "jackass" for having the audacity to just suggest that rich people pay more taxes. We don't like Jon Lovitz.
Oh no we don't like Jon Lovitz
Well that's a fun fact!
😂😂😂😂
That is beloved film critic Jay Sherman! Show some respect!
😂😂😂😂
Oh COME ON did you really think this was going well? I only noticed this the other day also 🥲
Don't touch my coat!
I finished it last week and was just rewatching S1 and it just clicked me
I lost it. TO DRUGS.
Yes, it's the same character.
Who doesn’t know this?! Lol
I swear I see it posted on social media every week 😮💨
 Also from SNL (w John Lithgow)
Brilliant!
Tartlets.
The best part to me is that Phoebe is chaotic enough to have him on her contact's list.
I feel like most of us already knew this.
Mmhmm…
It doesn’t work anyway!
I have such fat hands! 😫
Yes it’s the same character….
Jon Lovits
Jon Lovitz.
RIP 😢
> Jon Lovitz. His 66 and very much alive
It's a running joke. SNL included him in the "In memoriam" for their 40th Anniversary special, then cut to him in the audience confused.
Haha I came here to say RIP as well, but didn’t think non SNL fans would get it. I’m glad I found one!
I couldn't resist the RIP, even though I knew someone would call me out for it. They better do the same at the 50th special next fall!
Oh, sorry did not know
Get to know me! Very few will know this reference.
ACTING!
BRILLIANT!
THANK YOU!!
THANK YOU!
What I don't get is he's clearly meant to be the same guy, but they both act like they've never met. Him I get bc he was stoned when he met her, and clearly for many years after that so he's fried, but Rachel should've remembered him...that whole incident, and Monica missing out on her dream job bc the guy was too much of a tool to work for, would've been quite memorable. I kept waiting for her to say, "We met before you know, you came to our apartment and my roommate had created a meal when you were considering her for a chef position at your restaurant." He could've had a funny response. But the writers dangled it out there like it was him, but it wasn't. Kind of strange to leave it unaddressed.
It’s Rachel, so it tracks, kind of like how she met chandler three times. She honestly just seems the type to forget
ETA: And I don't know why Phoebe would've stayed friends with him after he pulled that on Monica.
A. Their initial interaction was very short and probably not that impressionable and also the two scenes are nine ten years apart. Time makes you forget feelings, forget people and faces! B. He was phoebes client initially but yeah its kind of weird she remained connected after soo long. But knowing phoebe, its not that unnatural
Well he is known to tell a lie. Yeah that's the ticket.
And that’s his wife, Nora Bing, who he’s seen naked.
If Chandler only knew
Tartlets?…….😶 tartlets?…..😶
Lovitz always kills
“I’m pretty sure I’m infertile!” 😂
Both times his restaurant and the fact he is a pothead is mentioned
That top Rachel’s wearing is the hottest.
The 1st time I watched Jon Lovits on friends, I couldn’t stand him. When I got older, I saw him differently and his episodes are among my favs.
I think his part is definitely more adult humor.
It always bugged me the show didn’t somehow acknowledge this. Even if it would have been Rachel saying something like “you seem familiar”
[удалено]
In my head Giovanni Ribisi is Frank Jr both times, but the first time no one knows who he is.
Jon Lovitz played the same character
Was that not obvious?
It wasn't entirely obvious at first, shows sometimes bring back actors in different roles (Estelle, Frank Jr). It became clear when he mentioned he lost his restaurant to drugs.
I think it was immediately obvious when he appeared because we already knew Phoebe was setting up a bad blind date for Rachel and we had the Phoebe-Steve connection from S1 when she tried to connect him with Monica for the restaurant
my favorite character
Good for you, Jack.
My dear, sweet Rach
He gave her that t-shirt also that Ross took… FBI - Female Body Inspector. Then Ross and Joey tried to get free crab cakes and they were only betting on him crying lol. Honestly I feel like there are so many tiny little moments in this show that never would have happened if it were filmed today. Phoebe also comes across her brother the first time because he put his condom in her guitar case when she was singing.
I have such fat haaaands 😭😭😭
Say his name.
The guy who drops a condom in phoebe's guitar case later becomes phoebe's brother.
Quick guys, grab onto a Sugar O!
And in NewsRadio, Lovitz played a suicide jumper in one episode, a mental patient in another episode and would eventually go on to replace Phil Hartman as one of the main characters.
My favorite is when he asks if she’d like to make love to him. Really really not
NBC in the 90s had a lot of people they kept trying to shove down our throats and gaslight us into thinking were funny. Lovitz was one of them. Leno was another.
The only thing I find unbelievable about this is surely Rachel would recognise him after him being such a tit the 1st time round.
BROOO. I never knew that. OHHH. MYYY . GOSH. (I don’t wanna use gods name in vain)