Reunion Planned: No Reboot or Spinoff Confirmed

After nearly ten years of persistence, Phil Rosenthal, creator of the iconic sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond,” is set to celebrate the show’s 30th anniversary with a special reunion event. The “Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion” will premiere on November 24, airing on CBS, the same network that originally launched the beloved series.

Reasons Behind the Reunion

Rosenthal expressed a heartfelt desire to reconnect with his co-stars and commemorate the show that has touched many lives. “I wanted to see my friends and celebrate our nice show,” he stated. The reunion, 29 years after the show’s debut, serves as a chance to honor the memories and contributions of past cast members.

Reunion vs. Reboot

Despite the excitement surrounding the reunion, both Rosenthal and lead actor Ray Romano have firmly ruled out the possibility of a reboot. They believe that the original series cannot be replicated, particularly due to the loss of key cast members, such as Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle, who played Ray’s parents, and Sawyer Sweeten, one of Ray’s sons.

• Ray Romano: “We would be doing a disservice to the show.”
• Phil Rosenthal: “We care about the quality of the show.”

According to Rosenthal, the show’s ongoing syndication demonstrates its enduring popularity, further diminishing any need for a reboot. “The show exists in the form that we took such care in presenting,” he added.

Content of the Reunion Special

This anniversary special will feature interviews and discussions among cast members, along with clips from the series. “It’s a chance to see each other and talk about the series,” Rosenthal explained.

Future Opportunities

Rosenthal briefly entertained the idea of a spinoff based on Ray’s brother, Robert, and his wife, Amy. However, CBS was not interested at that time. Both Rosenthal and Romano remain open to another reunion in the future, indicating that they might revisit these cherished characters again in 5-10 years.

Show Details

The “Everybody Loves Raymond: 30th Anniversary Reunion” will air on November 24 from 8:00 to 9:30 PM on CBS and will also be available for streaming on Paramount+. The special will honor the late cast members, including Doris Roberts and Peter Boyle, while providing a nostalgic look at the beloved series.

This reunion serves not only as a celebration of the show’s legacy but also as a tribute to those who helped make it the classic that it is today.