Why Ray Romano Was ‘Tortured’ By ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Title

“All Loves Raymond” may have become one of the most beloved sitcom in television history, but according to the star of the series author and producer Tom Caltabiano Ray Romano He was not exactly in love with the title of the exhibition when it first came to his table.

It has been almost three decades since “everyone loves Raymond”, which first debut with CBS, but its effect on television and pop culture is still as strong as ever.

In the usual starting point and in Relatable characters, “everyone loves Raymond” grew quietly into one of the most famous sitcom of its time, earning Emmy awards, global adaptations and a place in millions of hearts.

The premiere on September 13, 1996, “All Loves Raymond” followed Ray Barone’s life that lives on Long Island with his wife Debra and their three children. Ray’s life is complicated by his confused parents and insecure parents of his brothers who live across the street.

Inspired by Star Ray Romano’s real -life experiences, the exhibition took a grounded, often hilarious approach to marriage, family dysfunction and everyday absurdity.

Talking New York Post On June 16, the series writer and producer Tom Caltabiano at the Paley Center “30 years at the Everbody Lovesmond” event revealed that Romano was “tortured” under the current CBS-Sitcom.

“Because Ray in real life is a modest guy, and he is like” everyone loves Raya … What if the show smells like? “” Caltabiano explained, pointing out that Romano feared that a bold title could make the exhibition an easy goal for critics.

“Thanks to God that it was a hit,” he added. “He had to make it a hit only to overcome that title!”

Romano, now 67, was so uncomfortable for the name that he announced that he had made several calls before the exhibition’s 1996 premiere, including David Letterman and CBS President, asking them to reconsider the title again.

“He said,” Can we change the name of the exhibition? “” Caltabiano reminded. “So the president said,” Look, if it’s hit, we will change it. “And then it became a hit, and the president says,” Well, we can’t change it now! “

Fans who participate in the Paley Center’s tribute exhibition, which lasts on 7 September, can view the display case containing the alternative titles that Romano had written during development. Among the options? “A guy named Ray”, “Raymond” and simply “ray”.

Over the course of nine seasons, “everyone loves Raymond” grew into a classification yoggernaut. But it wasn’t just a fan, it was also a hit with critics.

The series collected 69 Emmy nominations, including 15, including an excellent comedy series (2003, 2005), a leading actor in comedy to Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton’s comedy (2000, 2001), Brad Garrerett and Doris Roberts (four-time winner) supporter (four-time winner).

Its strict band actors received several actors on the guild’s candidates, and the show also received the Humanitas Award for promoting human dignity and freedom through storytelling.

The series ended on May 16, 2005, when more than 32 million spectators tuned to the finals, strengthening their place in television history.

Since then, the show has enjoyed another life in syndication and streaming, continuing to resonate with new audiences.

Internationally, it found success in countries such as Russia, with local adaptation titled “Voroniny”, became one of the longest sitcom in the world.