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Fan of old shows · 09-30-2002, 02:50 PM

The End: 'Raymond' to Call It Quits?

Ray Romano may be on top of his game with his mega-hit TV sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond," but that's not stopping him from threatening to pull the plug on the show in a year or two. Why? Romano says he doesn't want to wear out his welcome, according to the October 5 issue of TV Guide.

"It could be one more after this," he admitted to TV Guide. "You don't want to leave when you're sliding down. In the beginning people didn't know us, and they never laughed. Then there was a middle period where they laughed at what they thought was funny. Now it's totally gone the other way--they're laughing way too much." They're laughing so much that three members of the cast won Emmys last week--Romano for best actor and Brad Garrett (Robert) and Doris Roberts (Marie) for their supporting roles. Patricia Heaton won the best actress Emmy last year for her role as Debra. The whole thing has Romano stumped. He claims he doesn't know why people love it so much. "We could stand on stage naked and say nothing and people would think it's funny," he said. "Well, that would be pretty funny, actually."

MTM1Fan · 09-30-2002, 04:38 PM

On Ray's official website he said that he will continue to do the show as long as there are stories tp write and as long as the audience wants it. I really don't think CBS wants to lose ELR anyway.

Fan of old shows · 09-30-2002, 07:52 PM

its a pretty good show.

Brian Damage · 09-30-2002, 07:57 PM

It's a very good show and hope they don't end it just because it 'feels' right. Jerry Seinfeld did it with his show and to be honest probably had a few good seasons left in him.

boechsner · 10-01-2002, 12:17 AM

I love this show and I didn't start watching it until it started reruns last year. Now I watch it almost every Monday night. Personally, I think they should call it quits, going out on top is the overall best thing that could and should be done, much like what was done with Seinfeld.

09-30-2002, 02:50 PM	#1
Fan of old shows Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 25, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 417	Ray Romano Calls it Quits The End: 'Raymond' to Call It Quits? Ray Romano may be on top of his game with his mega-hit TV sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond," but that's not stopping him from threatening to pull the plug on the show in a year or two. Why? Romano says he doesn't want to wear out his welcome, according to the October 5 issue of TV Guide. "It could be one more after this," he admitted to TV Guide. "You don't want to leave when you're sliding down. In the beginning people didn't know us, and they never laughed. Then there was a middle period where they laughed at what they thought was funny. Now it's totally gone the other way--they're laughing way too much." They're laughing so much that three members of the cast won Emmys last week--Romano for best actor and Brad Garrett (Robert) and Doris Roberts (Marie) for their supporting roles. Patricia Heaton won the best actress Emmy last year for her role as Debra. The whole thing has Romano stumped. He claims he doesn't know why people love it so much. "We could stand on stage naked and say nothing and people would think it's funny," he said. "Well, that would be pretty funny, actually."

09-30-2002, 04:38 PM	#2
MTM1Fan Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 06, 2001 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 219	On Ray's official website he said that he will continue to do the show as long as there are stories tp write and as long as the audience wants it. I really don't think CBS wants to lose ELR anyway.
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09-30-2002, 07:57 PM	#4
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	It's a very good show and hope they don't end it just because it 'feels' right. Jerry Seinfeld did it with his show and to be honest probably had a few good seasons left in him.
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09-30-2002, 07:52 PM	#3
Fan of old shows Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 25, 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 417	its a pretty good show.

10-01-2002, 12:17 AM	#5
boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	I love this show and I didn't start watching it until it started reruns last year. Now I watch it almost every Monday night. Personally, I think they should call it quits, going out on top is the overall best thing that could and should be done, much like what was done with Seinfeld.