George Clooney says Matthew Perry dreamed of doing a sitcom, but 'Friends' didn't make him happy

George Clooney and Matthew Perry worked in close proximity while each starred on television's mega-hits of the era: 'Friends' and 'ER'. Photos: AP

George Clooney is offering insight into the reality of Matthew Perry's time on Friends.

The two worked in close proximity while each starred on television's mega-hits of the era: Friends and ER. Their shows were side by side on the Warner Bros lot and Clooney even guest starred on Friends as, naturally, a handsome emergency room doctor.