Everybody Loves Raymond (1996–2005)

It never stops for successful sports writer Ray Barone, whose oddball family life consists of a fed up wife, overbearing parents, and an older brother with lifelong jealousy.

Creator:

Philip Rosenthal

Stars:

Ray Romano, Doris Roberts, Patricia Heaton

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 51 wins & 129 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Ray Romano	...	Ray Barone (210 episodes, 1996-2005)
Doris Roberts	...	Marie Barone (210 episodes, 1996-2005)
Patricia Heaton	...	Debra Barone (209 episodes, 1996-2005)
Brad Garrett	...	Robert Barone (209 episodes, 1996-2005)
Peter Boyle	...	Frank Barone (207 episodes, 1996-2005)
Madylin Sweeten	...	Ally Barone (154 episodes, 1996-2005)
Sawyer Sweeten	...	Geoffrey Barone (130 episodes, 1996-2005)
Sullivan Sweeten	...	Michael Barone (130 episodes, 1996-2005)

Storyline

Ray Barone seemingly has it all. A wonderful wife, a beautiful family, a great job, a nice house on Long Island. There's only one problem. His obnoxious parents (who live across the street) and his jealous brother are always getting in the way.

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Plot Keywords:

sports writer | suburbia | newspaper columnist | liar | lying | 

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Taglines:

A comedy about a dad who just can't resist being irresistible.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-G

Details

Official Sites:

CBS

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 September 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Raymond

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), Talk Productions, Where's Lunch

Technical Specs

Runtime:

23 min 23 min (210 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby (Dolby Surround)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Sometimes when Frank is exasperated or upset he can be heard saying "Jeez Alou!". This is a reference to former Major League baseball Jesus Alou who played in the 1960s and 70s.

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Goofs

Robert and Ray are in the living room talking. When the camera faces to the kitchen, you can see a crew person standing just outside the window.

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Quotes

[Ray is bunking with Robert]
Ray Barone: Could you, er, put a shirt on?
[gets under the covers]
Ray Barone: And some underpants?
Robert Barone: Excuse me! I believe this is MY bed.
Ray Barone: Yeah, I know. But when you get in bed with a guy, you... put some pants on!

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Crazy Credits

Credits at the end of one 8th-season episode read: Based on the Comedy of: Pee Pee Raymond Executive Producer: Pee Pee Raymond Executive Producer: Poo Poo Rosenthal

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Connections

Referenced in Uncensored Comedy: That's Not Funny! (2003)

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Soundtracks

"Jungle Love"
(uncredited)
Performed by Steve Miller Band
Used as the theme song for season 7.

User Reviews

I am loving this!

This show is by far one of the best comedies I have seen in a long time! Great acting, writing....everything and what makes this show so good is the fact that it is based on the life of Ray Romano (unless you KNOW it, do not write it). I consider this family to be the poster children for dysfunctional families but are so funny and entertaining in the process. Loving this!