Albert Brooks

The provided news articles focus on Lisa Kudrow's reflections on her role in 'Friends' and Meg Ryan's tribute to the late Rob Reiner. Neither article mentions Albert Brooks. Therefore, it's impossible to provide a summary about Albert Brooks based on the given information. The articles discuss the popularity of characters in 'Friends' and Ryan's emotional response to Reiner's passing, highlighting their contributions to popular culture and the impact of Reiner's work on romantic comedies.