Monica Geller she remains best known. "Us Weekly" believes that Cox "made television history during her 10 year stint playing Monica". Meanwhile, Steve Weinstein of the "Los Angeles Times" credits Cox's comedic performance with helping disprove the stereotype that "Pretty women aren't supposed to be funny". In 1995, one year after "Friends" premiered, Cox appeared on the cover of "People's" "50 Most Beautiful People". According to "Alabama Biographical Dictionary" author Jan Onofrio, Monica helped "put [Cox] in the television spotlight and provided offers for more desirable roles." The "Daily News" referred to Cox as "one of the more successful 'Friends' since the
Bruce Geller Bruce Geller Bruce Bernard Geller (October 13, 1930 – May 21, 1978) was an American lyricist, screenwriter, director, and television producer. Geller was born in New York City, the son of Dorothy (Friedlander) and General Sessions Judge Abraham N. Geller. Geller graduated from Yale University in 1952, where he had studied psychology and sociology and was involved in many activities including theater. He pursued a career writing scripts for shows on the DuMont Television Network including "Jimmy Hughes, Rookie Cop" (1953) and others. He also wrote the book and lyrics for musical theatre productions including "Livin' the Life" (1957) and