September 03, 2003

Everybody Loves Who?

Have you ever watched "Everybody Loves Raymond"? I watched one complete episode without laughing at all. In fact, I found it really boring.

Why does this show exist? I want to know.

Posted by Jon at September 3, 2003 10:17 PM | TrackBack
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it exists to compensate Peter Boyle for his excellent work in the film Joe, unless Peter Boyle plays the surly grandpa on one of the other useless current sitcoms on TV.

Posted by: docks at September 4, 2003 09:50 AM

Jon, you're killing me!

It took me a very long time to get into the show. I thought it was just another kids show on CBS's version of TGIF, but constant refs in Entertainment Weekly got me to check it out way back when.

I think I gave it two or three full episodes before I got it. Raymond is just one of those shows that hones in on the *really really mean* dysfunction that can go on in families, and works it over and over again. I'm not a big fan of the older brother Robert, so I'd suggest skipping any episode that deals with him. But if it's about Ray's wife and his mother -- comic gold.

The boyfriend is not a big fan of sitcoms, but I managed to win him over to Raymond. Does that tell you anything?

Posted by: Bill at September 4, 2003 03:35 PM

I agree. I watched it when I got stuck in a hotel room last year and I was REALLY hoping for some comedy.

The worst part was they aired it back-to-back with Seinfeld.... which was hilarious. It was an odd duo and I didn't think Raymond was funny at all.

Posted by: Mia at September 5, 2003 02:29 PM