Doris Roberts beat out over 100 actors to win the part of Marie Barone - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 11-04-2025, 06:34 PM

https://www.metv.com/stories/doris-r...f-marie-barone

"My name was on that one,” said Roberts of the role.

As a stand-up comedian, Ray Romano struggled with the transition to a television series

“Little by little, I realized we are doing a show, and yes, I’m sort of playing myself,” said the actor.

Ray Romano: ''I need to be a loser.''

Romano demonstrated that sometimes, losing can feel like a big win.

JO Sweet Heart · 12-03-2025, 12:12 AM

I'd like to know who else tried out for the roles only to be known for another successful production.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

TMC · 12-06-2025, 03:29 AM

According to Phil Rosenthal, no other actor ''came close'' to rivaling Doris Roberts during Everybody Loves Raymond auditions

Roberts acted as a mother to the cast and crew of the series.

TMC · 12-21-2025, 03:14 AM

After the success of Everybody Loves Raymond, Doris Roberts became frustrated that she had been labeled a comedic actor

"No one thinks I can do dramatic work anymore,” said the actor.

JO Sweet Heart · 12-21-2025, 05:09 AM

^^^ I can understand her feelings, but at the end of the day, people are going to give you some kind of label and so if you want to be known for just one thing, that one thing whatever it may be should be your one and only focus.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

11-04-2025, 06:34 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,493	Doris Roberts beat out over 100 actors to win the part of Marie Barone https://www.metv.com/stories/doris-r...f-marie-barone "My name was on that one,” said Roberts of the role. As a stand-up comedian, Ray Romano struggled with the transition to a television series “Little by little, I realized we are doing a show, and yes, I’m sort of playing myself,” said the actor. Ray Romano: ''I need to be a loser.'' Romano demonstrated that sometimes, losing can feel like a big win.

12-03-2025, 12:12 AM	#2
JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,834	I'd like to know who else tried out for the roles only to be known for another successful production. God bless you always!!! Holly
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12-06-2025, 03:29 AM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,493	According to Phil Rosenthal, no other actor ''came close'' to rivaling Doris Roberts during Everybody Loves Raymond auditions Roberts acted as a mother to the cast and crew of the series.

12-21-2025, 03:14 AM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,493	After the success of Everybody Loves Raymond, Doris Roberts became frustrated that she had been labeled a comedic actor "No one thinks I can do dramatic work anymore,” said the actor.

12-21-2025, 05:09 AM	#5
JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,834	^^^ I can understand her feelings, but at the end of the day, people are going to give you some kind of label and so if you want to be known for just one thing, that one thing whatever it may be should be your one and only focus. God bless you always!!! Holly