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Everybody Loves Raymond
S1.E6
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Frank, the Writer

  • Episode aired Oct 18, 1996
  • TV-PG
  • 24m
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7.0/10
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Peter Boyle and Ray Romano in Everybody Loves Raymond (1996)
Comedy

Frank believes that he has become a professional writer after a joke he submitted gets published in "Reader's Digest."Frank believes that he has become a professional writer after a joke he submitted gets published in "Reader's Digest."Frank believes that he has become a professional writer after a joke he submitted gets published in "Reader's Digest."

  • Director
    • Paul Lazarus
  • Writers
    • Phil Rosenthal
    • Tucker Cawley
    • Ray Romano
  • Stars
    • Ray Romano
    • Patricia Heaton
    • Brad Garrett
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    683
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    • Director
      • Paul Lazarus
    • Writers
      • Phil Rosenthal
      • Tucker Cawley
      • Ray Romano
    • Stars
      • Ray Romano
      • Patricia Heaton
      • Brad Garrett
    • 3User reviews
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    Ray Romano
    Ray Romano
    • Ray Barone
    Patricia Heaton
    Patricia Heaton
    • Debra Barone
    Brad Garrett
    Brad Garrett
    • Robert Barone
    Madylin Sweeten
    Madylin Sweeten
    • Ally Barone
    Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts
    • Marie Barone
    Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle
    • Frank Barone
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kotoko Kawamura
    • Japanese Woman
    Sawyer Sweeten
    Sawyer Sweeten
    • Geoffrey Barone
    Sullivan Sweeten
    Sullivan Sweeten
    • Michael Barone
    • Director
      • Paul Lazarus
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      • Phil Rosenthal
      • Tucker Cawley
      • Ray Romano
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    8ShooShooFontana

    Poor Frank

    I was truly embarrassed for him and totally understood Ray's feelings. You ever see the movie '27 Dresses'? The scene in the bar when they're singing "Bennie and the Jets"? Tell me you don't cringe in embarrassment for the people in that scene. No amount of alcohol justifies (or can erase) that scene. Same here with Frank. You feel embarrassment for him as if it's happening to you. Cringe.
    10aloch-30320

    Frank at his best!!

    I just think Frank is one of the funniest characters on this show. He has the best lines and he delivers them excellently! Of course all the characters also have great lines and the actors are great. I especially love Patricia Heaton and think she plays Debra so well. This show is fantastic and every character keeps getting better!
    8twanster-97655

    Very funny episode

    As season one progressed you can see the characters becoming more comfortable in their roles. This episode was great because frank and Robert started to come into their roles more. One of the best of season 1.

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    • Trivia
      Adjusted for inflation, $300 in 1996 is equal to $580 in 2023.
    • Goofs
      When Marie cries about the ink not washing off her hands, the boom mic is visible in the left corner of the screen.
    • Quotes

      Frank Barone: Hey Ray did you know that Mark Twain had a son who was a writer? His name was Choo-choo. Choo-choo Twain

    • Crazy credits
      The Where's Lunch production logo shows a plate of hotdog in a bun with mustard and chopped onions.
    • Soundtracks
      Everybody Loves Raymond Theme
      Composed by Rick Marotta and Terry Trotter

      Used as the theme song for season 1 and 2.

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Center Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(filmed at)
    • Production companies
      • Where's Lunch
      • Worldwide Pants
      • HBO Independent Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 24m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3

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