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The show reruns in [[Broadcast syndication|syndication]] on different cable channels such as [[TBS (TV channel)|TBS]], [[TV Land]], and in most TV markets on local stations.<ref>[http://www.paramountcomedy.com/shows/show.aspx?id=46 Everybody Loves Raymond: Make Mine a Double] ''Paramount Comedy''.</ref> From 2000–2007 [[KingWorld]] distributed the show for off-network syndication. In 2008 [[CBS Television Distribution]] took over King World's distribution, although its logo is retained on TBS. CBS only owns American syndication rights; ancillary rights are controlled by [[HBO]] and [[Warner Bros. Television]] (WBTV distributes the series outside the US in conjunction with HBO; while HBO Home Entertainment and [[Warner Home Video]] own DVD rights worldwide). |
The show reruns in [[Broadcast syndication|syndication]] on different cable channels such as [[TBS (TV channel)|TBS]], [[TV Land]], and in most TV markets on local stations.<ref>[http://www.paramountcomedy.com/shows/show.aspx?id=46 Everybody Loves Raymond: Make Mine a Double] ''Paramount Comedy''.</ref> From 2000–2007 [[KingWorld]] distributed the show for off-network syndication. In 2008 [[CBS Television Distribution]] took over King World's distribution, although its logo is retained on TBS. CBS only owns American syndication rights; ancillary rights are controlled by [[HBO]] and [[Warner Bros. Television]] (WBTV distributes the series outside the US in conjunction with HBO; while HBO Home Entertainment and [[Warner Home Video]] own DVD rights worldwide). |
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==Show background== |
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The show revolves around the life of [[Italian-American]] Raymond Barone, a [[newspaper]] [[sportswriter]] for ''[[Newsday]]'' living with his family in [[Lynbrook, New York|Lynbrook]], [[Long Island]], [[New York]]. Whiny and flippant, Raymond does not take many things seriously, making jokes in nearly every situation, no matter how troubling or problematic, and constantly avoiding any sort of real responsibility. |
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Raymond and his wife Debra live with [[Ally Barone|Ally]] and their [[identical twin]] sons Michael and Geoffrey (originally Gregory and Matthew in the pilot). The Barone children, played by real-life siblings, are regular characters but not a major focus. Raymond's parents, [[Marie Barone|Marie]] and [[Frank Barone|Frank]], and brother Robert live across the street, and frequently make their presence known to the frustration of Raymond and Debra. Debra's frequent complaints about Raymond's family are a running joke. Out of the three unwanted visitors, Debra is particularly put off by Marie — an [[Spite (sentiment)|insulting]], controlling and [[Psychological manipulation|manipulative]], though loving, woman who constantly criticizes and antagonizes Debra and coddles Ray, clearly favoring him over Robert, whose impending birth (as was established in the episode "Good Girls") drove her into marriage. |
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Raymond often finds himself in the middle of all the problems and arguments and proves himself incapable of taking any sort of stand, especially if there is the chance that it will bring down the wrath of his mother on him. His biggest nemesis is his brother Robert, who is insecure and [[jealous]] of Raymond for being the favorite son, as well as Raymond's relative success in both his professional and family life. Robert and Raymond are frequently seen fighting like children and [[bullying|picking on]] each other. |
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Raymond and Robert's father, Frank, is a very crass and obnoxious person, constantly making insulting and sarcastic remarks to everyone with whom he comes into contact. Largely an absentee father when the boys were growing up, Frank does not like to show his feelings, although, in an effort to make the character a bit more sympathetic, throughout the years several episodes were crafted to show that he actually does love his family. Frank is the only one who has the nerve to criticize Marie and often comes to Debra's defense from Marie's jibes. |
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Raymond and Debra constantly have marital disagreements, with Raymond preferring to watch [[sports television]] instead of talking with Debra about important matters. Like his father, Raymond works full time, leaving all the child-rearing responsibilities to Debra, and he has to be bullied into helping with any work around the house. A recurring theme on the show has them having a long interaction each night while in bed before going to sleep. |
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The Barones are established to be an amoral family of liars, as according to Marie in the episode "The Ball", "that's what holds us all together." |
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==Cast and characters== |
==Cast and characters== |
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Everybody Loves Raymond | |
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Genre | Sitcom |
Created by | Philip Rosenthal |
Starring | Ray Romano Patricia Heaton Brad Garrett Doris Roberts Peter Boyle Monica Horan (seasons 8 & 9; recurring seasons 1–7) |
Opening theme | "Everybody Loves Raymond Theme" (seasons 1–2) "Ode To Joy" (seasons 3–5) "Drunken Sailor" (season 6) "Jungle Love" (seasons 7–9) |
Composer | Rick Marotta |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 9 |
No. of episodes | 210 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Production locations | Warner Bros. Studios Burbank, California |
Running time | 22-23 minutes |
Production companies | Where's Lunch Worldwide Pants Incorporated HBO Independent Productions King World |
Original release | |
Network | CBS |
Release | September 13, 1996 May 16, 2005 | –
Related | |
The King of Queens |
Everybody Loves Raymond is an American television sitcom that originally ran on CBS from September 13, 1996, to May 16, 2005. Many of the situations from the show are based on the real-life experiences of lead actor Ray Romano, creator/producer Phil Rosenthal and the show's writing staff. The main characters on the show are also loosely based on Romano's and Rosenthal's real-life family members.
The show reruns in syndication on different cable channels such as TBS, TV Land, and in most TV markets on local stations.[1] From 2000–2007 KingWorld distributed the show for off-network syndication. In 2008 CBS Television Distribution took over King World's distribution, although its logo is retained on TBS. CBS only owns American syndication rights; ancillary rights are controlled by HBO and Warner Bros. Television (WBTV distributes the series outside the US in conjunction with HBO; while HBO Home Entertainment and Warner Home Video own DVD rights worldwide).
Cast and characters
Characters
Actor | Role | Years | Seasons | Episodes |
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Ray Romano | Ray Barone | 1996–2005 | 1–9 | 210 |
Patricia Heaton | Debra Barone | 209 | ||
Brad Garrett | Robert Barone | |||
Doris Roberts | Marie Barone | 210 | ||
Peter Boyle | Frank Barone | 206 | ||
Madylin Sweeten | Ally Barone | 146 | ||
Sullivan and Sawyer Sweeten | Michael and Geoffrey Barone | 136 | ||
Monica Horan | Amy MacDougall-Barone | 1997–2005 | 64 |
- Raymond "Ray" Barone (Ray Romano) is a sportswriter for Newsday. He lives in Lynbrook, Long Island with his wife, Debra, and their three children Alexandra ("Ally"), Geoffrey, and Michael. His parents Frank and Marie and brother Robert live across the street. Raymond's character is loosely based on the real-life Romano, as he is the father of twin boys and a girl. Ray is emotionally unable to take any sort of stand on anything, especially if it brings him to any sort of conflict with his mother—the exception is when he protests about sex or some trivial matter. Raymond's mother favors him over Robert.
- Debra Barone (Patricia Heaton) is Raymond's wife, and the mother of Ally, Michael and Geoffrey. As a housewife, Debra claims she is frequently overworked, under-appreciated and stressed out; major reasons for this are not only because she has to deal with all the housework and her three rambunctious children with almost no assistance or support from Raymond—especially where his mother is concerned—but also because she must constantly put up with Raymond's intrusive family members. However on frequent occasions this frustration boils over and vented, primarily towards Raymond.
- Robert Barone (Brad Garrett) is Raymond's older brother and the son of Frank and Marie. Standing at 6' 8" 1/2, he is the tallest Barone, and has several quirks, the biggest being a nervous habit of touching food to his chin before eating it, once referred to as "crazy chin." Robert is a very caring uncle and still cares for Raymond, but is often jealous of the attention that Raymond receives from their mother, to the exclusion of his every achievement. Robert has been a New York City police officer for over 20 years, and attains the rank of lieutenant by the end of the series. His height, appearance and demeanor are the source of much humor. However, despite his huge size, Robert is a very skilled dancer.
- Marie Barone (Doris Roberts) is Raymond's mother, the wife of Frank, and the matriarch of the Barone family. Intrusive, controlling, manipulative and over-nurturing (at least with Raymond), she is a housewife who excels in cooking, cleaning, and other things dealing with keeping a good home and family. Marie and Frank live across the street from Raymond and Debra in Lynbrook, Long Island, New York which often irritates the latter couple.
- Francis "Frank" Barone (Peter Boyle) is Raymond's father and Marie's husband, a retired bookkeeper, and registered real estate agent, with a stubborn masculine personality. A war veteran, Frank served in the Korean War, which he frequently brings up, to the annoyance of everyone, especially his sons. He is a member of the Order of the Caribou Lodge, and was named Man of the Year by his lodge.
- Amy McDougall (Amy Barone) (Monica Horan) becomes Robert Barone's second wife (in season 7), and is the best friend of Debra, who introduces her to Robert. A recurring character for the first six seasons of the series, Amy became a main character (and Monica Horan was added to the main cast introductions) in season seven. Many issues cause Amy and Robert to break up in the first six seasons, with one being caused by Raymond. Quite often, Amy apologizes to someone even if she did not do anything wrong. She was born to very religious parents who, according to Amy, "wouldn't yell if they were on fire." (In real life, Horan is the wife of creator/executive producer Philip Rosenthal.)
- Alexandra "Ally" Barone (Madylin Sweeten), is the daughter of Raymond and Debra. She is the oldest of the Barone children. She is not seen much, even though she is credited as the main cast. She is said to be a better cook than her mother, and maybe someday her grandmother. (In real life Sawyer and Sullivan are real brothers to Madylin Sweeten.)
- Geoffrey Barone (Sawyer Sweeten) and Michael Barone (Sullivan Sweeten) are twin sons of Raymond and Debra. Their original names (in the pilot) were Gregory and Matthew. (In real life Sawyer and Sullivan are real brothers to Madylin Sweeten.)
Episodes
DVD releases
HBO Home Video has released the Complete Series of Everybody Loves Raymond on DVD in Regions 1, 2 and 4. Region 4 Complete Box Set was released on August 13, 2008. In Australia, the first five seasons were re-released in 2006 in slimmer packaging (originals were wide spine cases). Also some were released with a cardboard slip cover. Also, in North America, the first two seasons were each re-released in 2010 in standard keep cases with cardboard slipcovers in a double-season pack. It is unknown whether or not they will be sold individually like this. Also, in 2012, the sixth and seventh season two-pack was reissued in the keep case packaging. It is also unknown whether or not the remaining seasons will be reissued in the slimmer packaging.
DVD Name | Ep # | Release dates | ||
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Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 4 | ||
The Complete 1st Season | 22 | September 14, 2004 | January 17, 2005 | December 16, 2004 |
The Complete 2nd Season | 25 | December 14, 2004 | July 4, 2005 | April 27, 2005 |
The Complete 3rd Season | 26 | May 3, 2005 | January 16, 2006 | July 12, 2005 |
The Complete 4th Season | 24 | September 13, 2005 | May 1, 2006 | April 5, 2006 |
The Complete 5th Season | 25 | December 6, 2005 | July 3, 2006 | July 5, 2006 |
The Complete 6th Season | 25 | May 9, 2006 | October 2, 2006 | October 4, 2006 |
The Complete 7th Season | 25 | September 19, 2006 | January 15, 2007 | April 4, 2007 |
The Complete 8th Season | 23 | May 8, 2007 | July 16, 2007 | October 3, 2007 |
The Complete 9th Season | 16 | September 18, 2007 | November 12, 2007 | October 3, 2007 |
The Complete Series | 210 | October 30, 2007 | September 5, 2011 | August 13, 2008 |
International broadcasters
- In Australia, the Seven Network originally aired the program as summer filler, Network Ten later began airing the series which in the meantime became popular. In 2011, regular re-runs air on Eleven and on cable network TV1 (previously on FOX Classics).
- In Austria, the show is aired on ATV.
- In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the show was aired on RTRS, RTVUSK, TVSA, Fox Life and others.
- In Bulgaria, the first seasons were aired on Kanal 1, after that were repeated on bTV with the premieres of the later seasons. Repeats currently broadcast on BTV Comedy & Fox Life.
- In Chile, is aired on Sony Entertainment Television.
- In Canada, the first seasons were aired on Global.
- In Croatia it was aired on NOVA TV and RTL 2.
- In Denmark, the show appears on TV3+.
- In Germany, the show originally aired on Pro7 and Kabel1, followed by Comedy Central Germany. It is now aired on TNT Serie.
- In Greece, is was aired on Cine+ and later on Alpha TV.
- In India, the show was aired on Star World. It was very popular, with many reruns at different time slots.[2] Since 2010, the show is aired on Big CBS, a branch of the CBS network in India.
- In Ireland, the show airs on Comedy Central in HD
- In Israel it aired on Channel 3 from the late 1990s to 2005. now there are reruns on Channel 2 Every Friday night, and also in channel 14 (yes stars comedy) on YES broadcasts.
- In Italy, the show appears on Comedy Central.
- In Latin America it is still aired by Sony Entertainment Television channel.
- In Latvia the first 3 seasons were aired on TV3
- In Republic of Macedonia, the serie appeared on Sitel TV.
- In Malaysia, the show appears on NTV7.
- In the Netherlands, reruns of the show air on RTL5. A local version of the show called "Iedereen is gek op Jack" (Everybody Is Fond of Jack) starring Jeroen van Koningsbrugge and Linda de Mol is broadcast on RTL 4 since February 2011.
- Repeats of the show are frequently screened in New Zealand. It is currently broadcast on the free-to-air television channel, TV3.
- In Norway, TV3 is currently airing the show. The show was also aired on TV2 when the episodes were new.
- In Pakistan it was aired on Star World and was one of the most watched English TV Show in the country.
- In Poland it was broadcast on Comedy Central Polska. When Comedy Central Family launched it moved to that channel.
- In Portugal the show aired on SIC Comédia, and lasted until the channel was canceled by TV Cabo. It also aired on SIC Mulher. Now it airs on SET.
- In Serbia it was aired on TV Avala and RTV BK Telecom. It was a popular show. It is currently aired by Fox Life Serbia.
- In Slovenia the show aired on Kanal A. It was often repeated.
- In South Africa, the show aired its original run on Monday evenings at 20:30 on SABC 3, and M-Net Series purchased rebroadcast rights and aired re-runs after the series ended.
- In Spain, the show airs on La Sexta, where it has been run various times and in different time slots.
- In Sweden, the show appears on TV3 (Sweden) and Comedy Central.
- In Switzerland, it was aired on SF zwei (German region) and on RSI La 1 (Italian region)
- In Turkey, it is aired on CNBC-e and the subscription based channel ComedyMax.
- In the United Kingdom, the show appears on Channel 4 and Comedy Central in HD.
Russian version and documentary
In 2009, series creator/producer Philip Rosenthal traveled to Russia to adapt the show for local audiences. His experience was documented by a film crew and released as the documentary feature "Exporting Raymond".[3] The Russian version is titled Template:Ref-ru Воронины[4] (Voroniny, by family name of main character).[5]
Foreign adaptations
The original American version of the show has been dubbed then broadcast in Poland under the title Wszyscy kochają Romana (Everybody Loves Roman).[6] It was picked up by TVN and premiered on September 2, 2011. However, due to low ratings (less than 2 million viewers a week), the station put the show on hiatus after 4 episodes.[7]
Series creator Philip Rosenthal created the documentary Exporting Raymond, about his trip to Russia to serve as a consultant in an effort to adapt the format of the show for the Russian audience.
In Egypt a sitcom of 30 episodes called el bab fl bab(close doors) aired in the month of Ramadan is an adaptation of Everybody Loves Raymond as released by the show producer.
An Dutch remake, called Iedereen is gek op Jack (Everybody likes Jack) premiered in 2011. The second season started airing in March 2012.
Reception
American television ratings
Note: Each U.S. network television season starts in late September and ends in late May, which coincides with the completion of May sweeps. All times mentioned in this section were Eastern & Pacific
The series-finale scored a 20.2 household rating, 32.94 million viewers[8] (29% of all viewers at the time) and an 11.2 rating among adults 18–49. At 8pm, Everybody Loves Raymond: The Last Laugh averaged a 15.3 household rating, 24.52 million viewers and a 7.5 among adults 18–49. Throughout the latter six seasons of the show, Everybody Loves Raymond maintained its position on the top ten rankings.
The highest average rating for the series is in italic text.
Season | Timeslot (EST) | Season Premiere | Season Finale | TV Season | Rank | Rating |
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1 | Friday 8:30 p.m. (September 13, 1996 – February 28, 1997) Monday 8:30 p.m. (March 3, 1997 – April 7, 1997) |
September 13, 1996 | April 7, 1997 | 1996–1997 | Not in the Top 30[9] | |
2 | Monday 8:30 p.m. | September 22, 1997 | May 18, 1998 | 1997–1998 | #30 | 9.2 (Tied with The Simpsons)[9] |
3 | Monday 9:00 p.m. | September 21, 1998 | May 24, 1999 | 1998–1999 | #11 | 10.6[9] |
4 | September 20, 1999 | May 22, 2000 | 1999–2000 | #12 | 11.4[9] | |
5 | October 2, 2000 | May 21, 2001 | 2000–2001 | #5 | 12.6 (Tied with Friends and Monday Night Football)[9] | |
6 | September 24, 2001 | May 13, 2002 | 2001–2002 | #4 | 12.8[9] | |
7 | September 23, 2002 | May 19, 2003 | 2002–2003 | #7 | 11.9 (Tied with Survivor (Thailand & Amazon))[9] | |
8 | September 22, 2003 | May 24, 2004 | 2003–2004 (Tied with Monday Night Football) | #9 | 11.2[9] | |
9 | September 20, 2004 | May 16, 2005 | 2004–2005 |
Awards
- Outstanding Comedy Series (2003, 2005) 2 wins
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Ray Romano (2002)
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Patricia Heaton (2000–2001) 2 wins
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Brad Garrett (2002–2003, 2005) 3 wins
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Doris Roberts (2001–2003, 2005) 4 wins
- Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for "Baggage" Tucker Cawley (2003)
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (2003)
- Episodic Comedy Phil Rosenthal for: "Italy", parts I and II (2002)
Nominations
- Outstanding Comedy Series (1999–2005) 7 nominations
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Ray Romano (1999–2003, 2005) 6 nominations
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Patricia Heaton (1999–2005) 7 nominations
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Brad Garrett (2000, 2002–2005) 5 nominations
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Peter Boyle (1999–2005) 7 nominations
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Doris Roberts (1999–2005) 7 nominations
- Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, 3 nominations: Will Mackenzie "Robert's Date" (1999), Will Mackenzie "The Christmas Picture" (2000), Gary Halvorson "Finale" (2005)
- Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, 6 nominations: Philip Rosenthal and Ray Romano "Bad Moon Rising" (2000), Philip Rosenthal "The Angry Family" (2002), Jennifer Crittenden "Marie's Sculpture" (2002), Tucker Cawley "Baggage" (2003), Mike Royce "Counselling" (2003), Philip Rosenthal, Ray Romano, Lew Schneider, Steve Skrovan, Jeremy Stevens, Aaron Shure, Mike Royce, Leslie Caveny, Tom Caltabiano "Finale" (2005)
- Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series-Comedy Ray Romano (2000–01) 2 nominations
- Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (1999–2000, 2002–2006) 6 nominations
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Ray Romano (2000, 2002–2005) 5 nominations
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Brad Garrett (2004)
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Peter Boyle (2002, 2004) 2 nominations
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Patricia Heaton (2002–2006) 5 nominations
- Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Doris Roberts (2004–2005) 2 nominations
References
- ^ Everybody Loves Raymond: Make Mine a Double Paramount Comedy.
- ^ Star World, Television Listings. "Star World Television Listings". Copyrighted. Star World. Retrieved 16 August 2011.
- ^ Hollywood Reporter
- ^ http://www.ctc-tv.ru/rus/projects/serials/voronini/index.phtml
- ^ http://ctc-tv.ru/rus/projects/serials/voronini/series/index.phtml
- ^ "Wszyscy kochają Romana (2011)" (in Polish). aleseriale.pl. Retrieved 19 Aug 2011.
- ^ http://www.pudelek.pl/artykul/35393/serial_kasprzykowskiego_znika_z_anteny/
- ^ Kinon, Cristina (December 3, 2009). "The most watched TV episode of the decade was . . . the series finale of 'Friends'". Daily News. New York. Retrieved 2009-12-22.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Brooks, Tim (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows (1946—Present): Ninth Edition. United States: Ballantine Books. pp. 1694–1697. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4.
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