{
  "id": 17598413,
  "title": "Matthew Perry Played A Cop On This Short-Lived '90s Sitcom Starring An '80s TV Icon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/matthew-perry-played-a-cop-on-this-short-lived-90s-sitcom-starring-an",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T12:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2299881/matthew-perry-cop-90s-sitcom-80s-icon-valerie-bertinelli-sydney/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Matthew Perry, better known for his role as Chandler Bing on the hit 90s sitcom \"Friends,\" briefly appeared in a short-lived 90s sitcom titled \"Sydney\" in 1990. The show starred Valerie Bertinelli, a 80s TV icon, who played the role of Sydney, a private investigator sister to Billy Kells, Perry's character. Billy Kells was a rookie cop fiercely protective of his sister. \"Sydney\" centered on the investigative adventures of Sydney, serving as a starring vehicle for Bertinelli, who was well-known for her portrayal of Barbara Cooper in the 80s sitcom \"One Day at a Time.\" Despite the show's brief run of only one season, it marked a significant milestone in both Perry's and Bertinelli's careers. Bertinelli went on to star in shows like \"Touched by an Angel\" and \"Hot in Cleveland,\" while Perry eventually became a household name with his role in \"Friends.\" Perry's stint on \"Sydney\" was one of his first experiences as a series regular on television and was reportedly one of the most enjoyable jobs he ever had.",
  "summary": "Before he rose to fame on Friends, Matthew Perry co-starred in this CBS sitcom alongside an actress known for her role in the '80s staple One Day at a Time.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}