Monica Geller terms of ethnicity, Crane confirmed that both Monica and Ross are half-Jewish, with their father being Jewish and their mother being of non-Jewish European ancestry. However, "Television's Changing Image of American Jews" categorized Monica as a "masked" Jew, explaining that "the smart, funny, and insecure Ross seems more Jewish" than Monica, who the author dismissed as "china-doll like" in appearance and demeanor. In his book "Encyclopedia of American Jewish History, Volume 1", author Stephen Harlan Norwood agrees that, unlike the show's male Jews, Monica's Jewish "markers" have been virtually removed. Although Monica and Rachel have remained best friends since high
Ed and Ross 2 July to 24 September 1959. Ed and Ross Ed and Ross is a Canadian children's television series which aired on CBC Television in 1957 and 1959. Ed McCurdy and Ross Snetsinger hosted this series which was geared towards children between age 8 and 14. The series was set in a magic house which featured various people and secret corridors. Guests included circus-style performers such as acrobats and jugglers. Music was performed by McCurdy. This half-hour series was broadcast on Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) from 4 July to 25 September 1957, then in the same day and time for