Emmy award-winning actor Brad Garrett recently made an appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show, where he entertained the audience with funny anecdotes and discussed the final season of the hit sitcom ‘Everybody Loves Raymond.’
Garrett, known for his role as Ray Romano‘s hilarious brother Robert, received a warm welcome from the audience as he took the stage. When asked about the standing ovation, he humbly joked, “It’s a word. It’s why do you make them do that? They love you.”
Moving on to personal topics, Garrett mentioned that he was in the midst of moving houses, which sparked a comical conversation about not being able to find his socks. He playfully remarked, “I had the white ones, but I didn’t want you to think you were being audited or something today.”
As the interview progressed, Garrett opened up about his five-year wedding anniversary with his wife, with whom he shares two children. He lovingly praised his wife’s simplicity and shared a lighthearted moment when she asked when Cinco de Mayo was celebrated. This led to laughter from both the audience and Ellen.
Reflecting on their meeting, Garrett humorously revealed that they had met while he was drunk at a poker table, and she was a cocktail waitress. He joked that they were destined for each other, given their unconventional first encounter.
The conversation then shifted to the topic of pets, with Garrett mentioning that they have three dogs. He humorously referred to them as “big fat dogs” and shared a story about his kids’ hermit crab, which unfortunately didn’t survive. He emphasized the importance of buying a spare shell for hermit crabs, as they eventually outgrow their original shells.
Ellen then steered the conversation towards the final season of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond.’ Garrett expressed gratitude for the show and acknowledged the incredible writing that made his character so hilarious. He also shared that he was nominated for an Emmy for both his performance and his comedy special.
While modest about his chances of winning, Garrett joked that he would bring a voodoo doll of the funnier nominees to the awards ceremony. He expressed his disbelief and gratitude for the recognition, especially considering there were a few years when everyone on the show was nominated except him.
As the interview came to an end, both Ellen and Garrett expressed their appreciation for each other. Ellen expressed her sadness that the show was coming to an end, while Garrett thanked her for the opportunity and promised to miss her.
The final season of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ premiered on September 20th, 9:00 PM on CBS. Fans of the show can also look forward to the release of the first season on DVD.
In conclusion, Brad Garrett‘s appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show was filled with laughter and candid conversation. He shared funny stories about his personal life and discussed the bittersweet ending of ‘Everybody Loves Raymond.’ As his fans eagerly await his next project, they can cherish the memories of his iconic role on the beloved sitcom.
