CBS initially wanted to cast a "hotter" actress to play Ray Romano's wife on "Everybody Loves Raymond," so says the show's creator. While Patricia Heaton ultimately starred as Ray Barone's (Ray Romano) wife Debra in the series, creator Phil Rosenthal claims the network initially "wanted someone hotter to play Debra." Entertainment that he "almost quit" the show because of CBS' persistence in casting a particular actress for the role. PATRICIA HEATON SAYS HER FOUR SONS STILL HAVEN'T WATCHED 'EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND'However, Rosenthal's suspicions turned out to be false. But if it’s not your first job and it’s your own thing, that’s when you get to show your integrity.

Source: Fox News September 17, 2021 13:52 UTC