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Ray Romano's Family Feuds with 'Everybody Loves Raymond'
19 Nov
Summary
- Show creator admits real families disliked character portrayals.
- 90 percent of storylines were based on real-life events.
- Cast reunion honors late stars Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts.
The cast and creators of Everybody Loves Raymond are reuniting, looking back on the beloved sitcom's enduring legacy. Star Ray Romano and series creator Phil Rosenthal admitted that their real families often disapproved of how they were depicted on the show.
Rosenthal shared that his mother was upset after recognizing her real-life in-laws as the inspiration for Debra's pretentious parents. Similarly, Romano's mother worried about the portrayal of his police-officer brother as the character Robert, fearing precinct colleagues would mock him.
The reunion special will celebrate the show's 69 Emmy nominations and 15 wins, while also paying tribute to late cast members Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts, reflecting on the nine years they spent creating the popular family comedy.
