Leonard Hayes doesn't like Joey at first, but grows to like him when Joey auditions with urgency after drinking too much Yoohoo. Joey professes his admiration for Leonard, especially in the cell phone commercial where they shoot Leonard out of a cannon. Leonard thinks Joey is making fun of him at first, but when he realizes Joey actually like his performance in the cell phone commercial Leonard doubtfully claims they he brought "...a certain credibility to the role."
The last time Leonard appears in the episode is when Joey wets himself while Leonard hugs him. Leonard senses something is up then looks down at Joey's pants to find Joey wetting himself.
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What role did Leonard Hayes play in the stage play that Joey auditioned for?
Leonard Hayes, played by Jeff Goldblum, is the director and lead actor in a stage play for which Joey auditions. Initially unimpressed by Joey's performance, Hayes changes his mind when Joey auditions with urgency, mistaking it for intensity. This leads Hayes to invite Joey to perform for the play's backers.
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What changed Leonard Hayes' initial dislike for Joey?
Initially, Leonard Hayes, an actor and director, had a negative impression of Joey. This changed when Joey auditioned with great urgency, influenced by drinking too much Yoohoo. Joey's sincere admiration for Leonard's performance in a cell phone commercial also played a role in altering Leonard's initial dislike for him.
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What commercial is Leonard Hayes known for, according to Joey?
Joey admires Leonard Hayes, played by Jeff Goldblum, for his performance in a cell phone commercial where Leonard is shot out of a cannon. Despite initial skepticism, Leonard later asserts that he lent credibility to the role.
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How does Leonard Hayes react to Joey's admiration for his performance?
Leonard Hayes, played by Jeff Goldblum, initially misconstrues Joey's admiration for mockery, especially regarding his performance in the cell phone commercial. Once he understands Joey's genuine respect, Leonard responds doubtfully, asserting he brought '...a certain credibility to the role.' His perception of Joey improves when Joey auditions urgently after consuming excessive Yoohoo, interpreting Joey's discomfort as an intense performance.
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Which actor played the character of Leonard Hayes in Friends?
Jeff Goldblum portrayed Leonard Hayes in Friends. Hayes, a director and lead in a stage play, initially dislikes Joey. However, after Joey auditions with urgency, Hayes' opinion of him changes.
