Brad Garrett, best known for his role as Ray Romano’s brother in the hit sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond,” has put an end to all the rumors about a potential reboot of the beloved show. At the premiere of Disney Pixar’s “Elio” on June 10, Garrett spoke to People magazine and confirmed that there are no plans for a revival of the series after consulting with Romano and Philip Rosenthal, the show’s creator.
One of the main reasons cited by Garrett for not moving forward with a reboot is the passing of two key cast members, Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts, who played Romano’s parents on the show. According to Garrett, “There is no show without the parents. They were the catalyst, and to do anything that would resemble that wouldn’t be right to the audiences or the loyal fan base. And it was about those two families, and you can’t get around that.”
“Everybody Loves Raymond” premiered in 1996 and followed the life of Ray Barone, a sports columnist living in Long Island with his wife and three kids. The show revolved around Ray as he dealt with his resentful brother and meddling parents who lived across the street.
Garrett’s performance on the show earned him five Emmy Award nominations, with three wins for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. Throughout its nine seasons, “Everybody Loves Raymond” received a total of 69 Primetime Emmy Award nominations and won 15.
Looking back on his time on the show, Garrett expressed his gratitude for the experience, saying, “I know [the reboot] won’t happen, but 30 years later, I got very lucky to get on that bus. I’m very grateful.”
While fans may be disappointed that a reboot is not in the cards, they can still enjoy all 210 episodes of “Everybody Loves Raymond” by streaming them on platforms like Peacock and Paramount+.
In conclusion, it seems like the iconic show will remain a cherished memory for fans, with no plans for a revival in the works.
