Matt LeBlanc Spills The Beans On His Friends Set Souvenirs

Hey there, friends! Ever wondered what happens to all that iconic stuff from your favorite TV shows once they wrap up? Well, Matt LeBlanc, the lovable guy who played Joey Tribbiani on Friends, gave us a little peek into what happened to some of those iconic props when he appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Spoiler alert: Matt couldn’t resist taking a little something as a keepsake.

A Little Piece of Friends History

It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years since the final episode of Friends aired on NBC. But even after all this time, Matt LeBlanc still gets asked about his time on the beloved sitcom. During his chat with Jimmy Fallon, Matt was asked a question that every fan must have wondered about: did anyone take anything from the set? Turns out, Matt didn’t just take one little thing—he took a few items that hold a special place in the hearts of Friends fans everywhere.

One of the coolest things Matt snagged was the Magna Doodle that used to hang on the door of Joey and Chandler’s apartment. You know the one—where the crew would write funny messages and drawings? That iconic piece of set decor wasn’t just left behind. Matt revealed that he "stole it" and gave it to Paul Swain, the electrician on the crew who was responsible for those ever-changing doodles. "I stole it and gave it to him, so he’s got it. So, that’s kind of cool," Matt said. And hey, Matt joked, he could have probably made a pretty penny if he'd sold it instead. But where’s the heart in that?

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More Than Just the Magna Doodle

But the Magna Doodle wasn’t the only thing Matt walked away with. He also took the foosball figure from Joey and Chandler’s foosball table. "I couldn’t fit the couch in my car," Matt joked, referring to the iconic orange couch that was a staple of the show. Instead, he decided to keep the foosball figure, which he now proudly displays in his toolbox. It’s like having a little piece of Friends history right at his fingertips.

A Nod to the Crew

Matt’s decision to give the Magna Doodle to Paul Swain is a testament to the camaraderie and respect that existed between the cast and crew of Friends. It’s a nice reminder that the show’s legacy extends beyond just the actors—it’s about everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to bring those memorable moments to life. And hey, with the $22 million Matt makes a year thanks to the show’s syndication, I’m sure he could afford to buy another Magna Doodle if he wanted to!

Funny Encounters with Fans

On a lighter note, Matt also shared a hilarious story about an encounter with a young fan on Live with Kelly and Ryan. He recounted walking down the street a few years ago when a kid, probably around 13 or 14, approached him and said, "Oh my god, you’re Joey’s dad!" Matt couldn’t help but laugh at the misunderstanding. His response? "Scram!" It’s a funny reminder that even though the show ended years ago, new generations of fans are still discovering and loving Friends—and sometimes they get a little confused about who’s who.