Everybody Loves Raymondstar Brad Garrett has talked about why a reboot of the classic Emmy-winning sitcom has not happened. The popular sitcom ran for nine seasons on CBS between 1996 and 2005, and is considered one of the most influential sitcoms of the ’90s and 2000s.Everybody Loves Raymondhad a strong castof comedy heavyweights, and was headed up by Ray Romano, Garrett, Patricia Heaton, Doris Roberts, and Peter Boyle. In recent years, many acclaimed TV shows have been rebooted, and the possibility of anEverybody Loves Raymondcomeback loomed large.
However, in a recent interview withPeople, Garrett ruled out the possibility of the show receiving a reboot and gave the reasons behind this. Speaking at the premiere of Disney Pixar’sElio,Garrett stated that a reboot of the show will not be happening, with the reason being that cast members Roberts and Peter Doyle (who played Ray and Robert’s parents) have now passed away. He goes on to state how grateful he is to have been involved in such an iconic and successful show. Check out Garrett’s comments below:
“There won’t be. And I’m just saying that because that’s something that Ray and Phil [Rosenthal, the show’s creator] have always said. 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 to the loyal fan base. And it was about those two families, and you can’t get around that… I know [the reboot] won’t happen, but 30 years later, I got very lucky to get on that bus. I’m very grateful.”
What This Means For Everybody Loves Raymond’s Legacy
The Show Stands As A Testament To Its Era
Classic shows can often find their legacies diluted when they are rebooted, and it never feels quite the same, even with the same people involved.The fact that, according to Garrett,Everybody Loves Raymondwill not be getting a reboot shows that the creators are not interested in a cash grab, and that the feeling is that the show can’t be rebooted unless it works narratively. The fact that so much of what made the show great were the interactions between Ray and his family, means that the show would not work now that Roberts and Doyle have passed away.
The fact that the show won’t be getting a reboot is a great way to preserve its legacy, making it a sitcom that has stood the test of time. It alsoallowsEverybody Loves Raymondto stand as a testament to its era, and a show that feels rooted in its time in so many impressive ways. Acrossall nine seasons ofEverybody Loves Raymond, it became a staple of television in the late 1990s and early 2000s, and the fact that the show will not be getting a reboot preserves this memory.
Our Take On Everybody Loves Raymond’s Reboot Chances
It’s A No For Now, But Who Knows What The Future Holds?
Based on Garrett’s comments, it is safe to assume thatEverybody Loves Raymondwill not be getting a reboot anytime soon. However, this cannot be ruled out completely in the future, and there is no telling whether Romano or Rosenthal might change their minds and choose to reboot the show. There is also the outside possibility of a revival series, which would account for Ray and Robert’s parents no longer being alive, but this will depend on the creative urge to resurrect the show. For now, viewers can settle forwatchingEverybody Loves Raymondreruns to get their fix.
Everybody Loves Raymond
Cast
Everybody Loves Raymond: The show follows Ray Barone, a sportswriter residing in Long Island with his wife Debra and their three children. Challenges arise as Ray’s intrusive parents, Frank and Marie, live directly across the street, often entangling themselves in his family’s daily life.
