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"Hi, I'm Ray and I live here in Long Island with my wife, Debra." Thus Ray (Ray Romano) introduces himself in the opening to each episode of his Emmy-winning comedy series. He proceeds to mention their children (Ally, Michael, and Geoffrey), then notes as an aside, "It's not really about the kids." He's right--it isn't. They don't even appear in each episode. Everybody Loves Raymond looks like any other family sitcom, but isn't. Everything is just a little bit better. Sure, it isn't as clever as Seinfeld (on which Romano and Brad Garrett appeared in their early days) or as sophisticated as Frasier; nor is it trying to be. The real subject of the show is Ray's relationship with Debra (Patricia Heaton), parents Frank and Marie (Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle), and brother Robert (Garrett).
Everybody Loves Raymond trains a microscope on the day-to-day ephemera of Ray's life. And since he's a sportswriter, a number of sports stars made guest appearances during the first season, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar ("Frank, the Writer") and Terry Bradshaw ("Debra's Sick"), but this will happen less often in the years to come.
On the surface, Ray has an ideal life, but he's always trying to please everyone; and someone inevitably feels left out. Sometimes it's Debra, sometimes Frank and Marie, sometimes Robert, and sometimes his buddies (including King of Queens star Kevin James). Then there are his in-laws (Katherine Helmond and Robert Culp). If this were a different kind of show, Ray would have a breakdown at the end of each episode, but instead he finds a solution to each problem--and it usually comes from Debra. In short order, Everybody Loves Raymond became a top-rated program, with several cast members winning Emmys--numerous times in the case of small-screen scene-stealer Doris Roberts. -- Kathleen C. Fennessy
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Standup comedian Ray Romano stars as Ray Barone, a successful sportswriter who deals with his brother and parents, who happen to live across the street. Patricia Heaton ("The Goodbye Girl"), Peter Boyle ("While You Were Sleeping"), Doris Roberts ("Remington Steele"), and Brad Garrett ("Gleason") round out the stellar cast.
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By mb1000
Format:DVD
I have never before seen a television sitcom this good. It's simply amazing. I can still laugh (and laugh, and laugh, and laugh) at an episode I've watched 11 or 12 times before. Not many other shows can do that. My only regret is that I didn't start tuning in earlier. I had been hearing about Raymond for a while, but only in 2002 did I start tuning in. Now I'm more than just a fan, I'm an addict. It's really a great show that anybody and everybody, both young and old, will enjoy immensely.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Paul Rice
Format:DVD
Everybody Loves Raymond is saturated with satire and good humor.Unlike some other shows, it has more of an indepth look on the parents side, rather than relying on the kids for laughs. This show can produce a laugh easily from even the toughest critic. Weither its from the insanly good intenional mother, or raymond's hysterical comebacks. This is one of televisions greatest shows. From the all-american classic 'The Simpsons' to the hit show 'friends' Raymond fits in beutifully as one of americas greatist sitcoms.
By K. Roy
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Format:DVD
5 stars. Great show. Great quality.
The pilot episode is a bit rough around the edges (as expected) as they iron out characters names and such (the twins get their names changed as well as the actual actors used to play them by episode 2).
The whole cast is outstanding with a special nod to Peter Boyle (Frank Barone) who never fails to get a laugh out of me. It's a shame he passed away a few years ago as he truly was a great actor in a comedic role
The pilot episode is a bit rough around the edges (as expected) as they iron out characters names and such (the twins get their names changed as well as the actual actors used to play them by episode 2).
The whole cast is outstanding with a special nod to Peter Boyle (Frank Barone) who never fails to get a laugh out of me. It's a shame he passed away a few years ago as he truly was a great actor in a comedic role
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Funniest sitcom out there!
This is one of the best and funniest sitcom I've ever watched! Each character is so funny and well picked for their parts. Read more
Published on April 16 2007 by D. Landry
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One of the greatest sitcoms ever made
This has got to be the only sitcom in the world that made me laugh time and time again. All charecters in this wonderfully thought out long running comedy are superb. Read more
Published on July 16 2004 by Hadi Jones
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The Best Sitcom You Could Ask For
I'm sad that this sitcom will be ending its run in May, but all good things must come to an end. What better way to begin Raymond's final year than the release of the first season... Read more
Published on Jun 23 2004 by visser1
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The Best Sitcom Ever!
It's about time Everybody Loves Raymond was put on DVD! The premise is extremely creative, and the beauty of this show is that it addresses common family issues that face average... Read more
Published on Jun 13 2004
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Top class acting, our favorite show
My wife (Japanese) and I (South African) live in New Zealand, and without fail this show makes us laugh every time we watch it, and makes us feel like our families are with us in... Read more
Published on Jun 5 2004 by GA DE WAAL
5.0 out of 5 stars
CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS SET AND THE NEXT SEASONS' BOXES
My favorite sitcom along with Seinfeld re-runs. The latter however are getting "long on the tooth", and pretty soon they'll be boring. Read more
Published on Jun 2 2004 by H. Jadwani
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's about time!
Great show and should be a great set. What took so long? Friends already has at least 7 seasons out. Strange. Glad to pre order this one for sure!! Check out Sledge Hammer! Read more
Published on May 10 2004 by Darth Raider
5.0 out of 5 stars
Realistic Sit Com
Nowadays you just don't see many shows on TV that are worth watching. Everybody loves Raymond is a show that portrays what seems to be a realistic family and they deal with... Read more
Published on April 24 2004 by Elizarahy Martinez
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Bitter Sweat Life
Everybody loves Raymond is the most wanted DVD I have been waiting for these years..The Italian-American Family sitcom resembles my family in Taiwan ... Read more
Published on April 22 2004 by Chipin Kuo
1.0 out of 5 stars
Nobody Loves Raymond
It's beyond me who would watch ELR. I've honestly tried to watch a complete episode because there is so much positive buzz around it but to me I still haven't been able to do so. Read more
Published on April 15 2004
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