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
Danny Ross (comedian) episodes, 1956) 6. "Ramsbottom Rides Again" (1956) ... Danny 7. "Love and Kises" ... Alf Hall (5 episodes, 1955) 8. "The Love Match" (1955) ... Alf Hall Danny Ross (comedian) Danny Ross (1931-1976), was a British comedian most notably remembered for his role alongside Jimmy Clitheroe in the long running BBC Radio comedy show "The Clitheroe Kid" (1957–1973). Danny Ross played the part of "Alfie Hall", the dim witted, mismatched boyfriend of Jimmy's posh sister "Susan" (Diana Day). Alfie Hall was a name Danny Ross had used prior to "The Clitheroe Kid", including during a television series in 1956 entitled