Everybody Loves Raymond creator Phil Rosenthal has opened up on the creation of the beloved sitcom.

Speaking to Michael McLaren ahead of his 2026 Australian tour Evening with Phil Rosenthal of Somebody Feed Phil, Rosenthal has also revealed knowing when the right time to end a project is.

“I’m a student of television, and I saw a lot of the shows that overstayed their welcome,” he said.

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