Everybody Loves Raymond [TV Series]

Since its 1997 pilot episode, Everybody Loves Raymond has remained a staple of in the CBS sitcom roundup, largely due to its affable protagonist, {|Ray Romano|}. True to its title, audiences hold a genuine affection for Raymond Barone's weekly foibles and amiable if imperfect character. The show sets off in the midst of a transition for the Barone family; Ray and Debra ({|Patricia Heaton|}) have moved into a house directly across the street from Raymond's well-meaning but meddling parents ({|Peter Boyle|} and {|Doris Roberts|}) to accommodate their growing family. Ray and Debra are the proud parents of twin boys and an older daughter, while Robert ({|Brad Garrett|}), Ray's brother, spends an increasing amount of time at the already full house after his wife files for divorce. Occasionally, Ray's blue-collar family clashes with Debra's upper-crust relatives, but most of the time, the family conflicts revolve around the constant presence of Ray's parents. ~ Tracie Cooper, All Movie Guide