Lisa Kudrow Honors Her 'Friends' TV Mom, Teri Garr: A Comedy Legend

Lisa Kudrow has shared her memories of her 'Friends' TV mom, Teri Garr, after news of her passing at 79. Garr, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999, played a significant role in the NBC sitcom. She was Phoebe Abbott, the estranged mother of Lisa Kudrow's characters, Phoebe and Ursula Buffay. Garr's first appearance was in the season 3 finale, "The One at the Beach, " where Phoebe discovers her biological mother. Garr reprised her role in season 4, appearing in "The One with the Jellyfish" and "The One with Phoebe's Uterus. " Kudrow expressed her gratitude for working with Garr, calling her "a comedic acting genius" who had a huge influence on her and many others. Teri Garr started her career with appearances in Elvis Presley movies like 'Viva Las Vegas' and 'Roustabout. ' She also starred in the 1964 film 'Pajama Party. ' Throughout the 1960s, she landed small movie roles and appeared on TV shows like 'Star Trek, ' 'That Girl, ' and 'Mayberry R. F. D. ' After her role on 'Friends, ' Garr continued acting in other TV shows such as 'ER, ' 'Felicity, ' and 'Mad TV. ' She also lent her voice to animated series like 'Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist, ' 'Batman Beyond, ' and 'What’s New, Scooby-Doo? '

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