All These Years Later, Everybody Still Loves Raymond
The cast of “Everybody Loves Raymond” recently reunited to celebrate the beloved sitcom’s 30th anniversary. In anticipation of this milestone event, CBS has shared all-new photos featuring Ray Romano alongside co-stars Brad Garrett, Patricia Heaton, Monica Horan, Madylin Sweeten, Sullivan Sweeten, and series creator Phil Rosenthal. These images highlight just how much time has passed since the show’s premiere back in 1996.
Sadly, some key members are absent from the reunion photos. Doris Roberts, Peter Boyle, and Sawyer Sweeten — all of whom passed away in the years following the sitcom’s 2005 finale — are missed dearly.
### The 30th Anniversary Reunion Special
Last month, CBS announced that the cast would return to Long Island for the “Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion” special. Scheduled to air on Monday, November 24, the event will be hosted by Romano and Rosenthal, with appearances by Garrett, Heaton, Horan, and the Sweeten siblings.
In the hit series, Brad Garrett portrayed Ray’s brother Robert Barone; Patricia Heaton played Ray’s wife Debra; Monica Horan played Robert’s wife Amy; Madylin Sweeten portrayed Ray and Debra’s daughter Ally; and Sullivan Sweeten portrayed their son Michael.
“Twenty years since the show’s finale episode, audiences are invited back to the recreated Barone living room for an unforgettable evening with America’s favorite family,” CBS announced on October 1st. The network also promised candid conversations with the former stars, along with never-before-seen outtakes and commentary from the show.
### Honoring Beloved Cast Members
The special will honor Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle, who portrayed the iconic Barone parents, Marie and Frank. Boyle passed away in 2006 at the age of 71, while Roberts died in 2016 at 90. Sawyer Sweeten, who played Ray and Debra’s son Geoffrey, tragically died by suicide in April 2015 at the age of 19.
“Cast, crew, and special guests will share heartfelt reflections on how this dynamic duo redefined the roles of interfering mother-in-law and couch-potato dad into lovable pillars of the Barone family,” CBS shared.
### A Look Back at “Everybody Loves Raymond”
“Everybody Loves Raymond” premiered on September 13, 1996, and ran for nine successful seasons until its finale in May 2005. The show earned 69 Emmy nominations and won 15, including awards for Romano, Heaton, Roberts, and Garrett. It also won Outstanding Comedy Series twice, in 2003 and 2005.
### Reboot Rumors Put to Rest
While some fans have hoped for a reboot or sequel to “Everybody Loves Raymond,” Romano put those rumors to rest during the sitcom’s 30th anniversary celebration at the Paley Museum in New York City this past June.
“No, there won’t be a reboot,” Romano, 67, told The Post exclusively. “The obvious is Peter and Doris and one of the kids — they’re no longer with us. We’re all heartbroken. They’re a big part of the show, the dynamic. Without them, I don’t know what the dynamic is. We love the show too much, we respect it too much to even try to do it.”
Brad Garrett echoed similar sentiments during the premiere of Disney Pixar’s “Elio” in Los Angeles over the summer. “There is no show without the parents,” he told People. “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,” Garrett, 65, added. “I’m very grateful.”
### Watch the Special
Don’t miss “Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion,” airing Monday, November 24 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. The event will also be available to stream on Paramount+. Join the cast as they revisit the Barone family’s unforgettable legacy and share behind-the-scenes moments with fans around the world.
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