‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Had 1 Major Sitcom Problem, According to Ray Romano

With such a snappy title as Everybody Loves Raymond, it’s no wonder so many viewers were interested in the show’s storylines, characters, and comedy. The phrase immediately piques a potential audience member’s curiosity: Who is Raymond, why does everybody love him, and does he live up to the expectations? Strangely enough, Ray Romano had his own concerns about what the title might suggest to viewers. In a 2002 interview with Larry King, the actor and comedian explained why he worried Everybody Loves Raymond could work against the series before audiences even gave it a chance.