Phil Rosenthal said that Doris Roberts was the rock of Everybody Loves Raymond - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 01-21-2026, 10:39 PM

https://www.metv.com/stories/phil-ro...-loves-raymond

"She was fearless and fierce and strong," said the showrunner.

Ray Romano had a tough time switching from stand-up to acting

He found greatness in an unnatural fit.

Ray Romano said that at first, his mother wasn't pleased that she was used as inspiration for Marie Barone

That is, until the series became a hit.

Here's how Ray Romano prepares for a stand-up special

Or, at least, how he prepared for one particular standup special.

JO Sweet Heart · 02-02-2026, 10:02 PM

I'd like to know if any other notable actresses auditioned for the role of Marie.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

P.S. That pretty much goes for the other characters on the show. Who else tried out for the other roles who eventually became known for other projects?

Chocolate Moose · 02-03-2026, 11:16 AM

In the 50th Anniv Special, they talked a lot about the auditioning for his mom. It was interesting!

01-21-2026, 10:39 PM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,453	Phil Rosenthal said that Doris Roberts was the rock of Everybody Loves Raymond https://www.metv.com/stories/phil-ro...-loves-raymond "She was fearless and fierce and strong," said the showrunner. Ray Romano had a tough time switching from stand-up to acting He found greatness in an unnatural fit. Ray Romano said that at first, his mother wasn't pleased that she was used as inspiration for Marie Barone That is, until the series became a hit. Here's how Ray Romano prepares for a stand-up special Or, at least, how he prepared for one particular standup special.

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JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,832	I'd like to know if any other notable actresses auditioned for the role of Marie. God bless you always!!! Holly P.S. That pretty much goes for the other characters on the show. Who else tried out for the other roles who eventually became known for other projects?
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Chocolate Moose Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 21, 2007 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 4,881	In the 50th Anniv Special, they talked a lot about the auditioning for his mom. It was interesting!
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