https://www.metv.com/stories/the-essential-role-the-parents-played-on-everybody-loves-raymond

There was a lot of love underneath the banter and battling of the Barones.

Hard work never slowed down Doris Roberts (https://www.metv.com/stories/hard-work-never-slowed-down-doris-roberts)

Roberts' mindset led her to years and years of productivity.

Patricia Heaton worked with the writers on Everybody Loves Raymond to make Debra Barone a better character (https://www.metv.com/stories/patricia-heaton-worked-with-the-writers-on-everybody-loves-raymond-to-make-debra-barone-a-better-character)

Heaton ensured that her character didn't fall into the "sitcom mom" trap.