"Everybody Loves Raymond" (1996)TV series 1996-2005

Creator:

Philip Rosenthal

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

Release Date:

13 September 1996 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

America's first family of comedy begins their last season!

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Claim In Title | Car | Couples | Father In Law Daughter In Law Relationship | Kissing

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 49 wins & 129 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Thur. July 24	6:30 PM	MyNetwork	The Ride-Along	#2.17
Thur. July 24	6:30 PM	TBS	The Sister	#4.6

Cast

Ray Romano	...	Raymond "Ray" Barone / ... (210 episodes, 1996-2005)
Patricia Heaton	...	Debra Barone (209 episodes, 1996-2005)
Doris Roberts	...	Marie Barone (209 episodes, 1996-2005)
Brad Garrett	...	Robert Barone (207 episodes, 1996-2005)
Peter Boyle	...	Frank Barone (203 episodes, 1996-2005)
Madylin Sweeten	...	Ally Barone (143 episodes, 1996-2005)
Sawyer Sweeten	...	Geoffrey Barone (130 episodes, 1996-2005)
Sullivan Sweeten	...	Michael Barone (130 episodes, 1996-2005)

Also Known As:

Raymond (USA) (promotional abbreviation)

Runtime:

23 min (210 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Certification:

Argentina:Atp | Australia:G (original rating) | Australia:PG (DVD rating) | Singapore:PG | USA:TV-G | USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

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

Company:

CBS Television

Trivia:

Ray Barone has a brother (Robert) who is a police officer for the NYPD. Ray Romano in real life has a brother who is a police officer for the NYPD.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: In the episode with Raymond's diary, Marie makes like she is reading from Raymond's diary, however from the angle that she's holding it, it's obvious that there's no writing on the page except for a standard header on every page. Raymond also doesn't write anything when she asks him to amend the entry.

Quotes:

Robert Barone: How about I hit you with your own wife?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in How It Began (2004) (V)

7 out of ten is about right

Yes, I agree with the majority here who have given Everybody loves Raymond a rating of about 7. Its good but not great and I doubt it will become a classic in years to come. Don't get me wrong, ELR has some very funny moments but at the same time some very lame stuff going on! Each episode starts out the same but as a fellow reviewer commented does unfold differently. The cast is great considering Ray Ramano and Brad Garrett are comedians rather than actors and they both come across as convincing enough. Personally Garrett's character (Robert) is my favourite with Peter Boyle's portrayal as Frank a close second. My only real gripe with the show is Marie, the Barone Mother. God, is she annoying! But still, worth watching even if it does take some (Like me)ages to get into. 5 out of 10