Actor Peter Boyle, best known for his role as cranky Frank Baron on the hit sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, made a guest appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show recently. In a hilarious segment, Peter joined host Ellen Degeneres for a chat and ended up getting an eyebrow trim live on air.
The episode begins with Ellen enthusiastically welcoming Peter to the show, with the audience erupting into applause. Peter appears a bit somber, admitting that he’s feeling sad because Everybody Loves Raymond recently ended after nine successful years. He jokingly refers to his state as “post-AUM depression.”
Ellen tries to cheer him up by suggesting that he can now do anything he wants. Peter playfully suggests attempting to set a new land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats. He explains that the Bonneville Salt Flats is a desert area where one can drive incredibly fast due to its smooth surface. However, achieving this feat requires investing in a surplus jet engine, converting it into a car, and enduring the sweltering heat of the desert.
The conversation takes a hilarious turn when Ellen brings up a regular segment on the show, where viewers send in pictures of celebrity babies and compare them to famous personalities. Ellen shows a picture of a baby who supposedly resembles Peter. The audience bursts into laughter at the uncanny resemblance, finding it both adorable and a little scary at the same time.
Ellen then proceeds to discuss a prank she recently pulled on Ray Romano, Peter’s co-star from Everybody Loves Raymond. She trimmed Ray’s hair during his appearance on the show, and Peter approves of the prank, finding it highly entertaining. Ellen seizes the opportunity and offers to trim Peter’s unruly eyebrows, considering that the show is on hiatus.
Initially, Peter seems a bit hesitant, but he agrees to let Ellen attempt the eyebrow trim. Ellen fetches a small trimmer and starts working on Peter’s overgrown brows. The audience erupts into laughter as the process unfolds. Peter jokingly acts melodramatic, feigning pain and surprise as Ellen trims his eyebrows. Despite the act, he ultimately seems satisfied with the result.
The playful banter continues as Ellen playfully criticizes Peter’s long-overdue need for a proper trim. Peter admits that Ellen did a commendable job and asks if anyone else in the audience wants their eyebrows trimmed.
In the end, Peter expresses his gratitude for being on the show and plugs Everybody Loves Raymond, which airs on CBS on Mondays at 9 PM. The episode aired on February 22, 2005.
This lighthearted and entertaining segment on The Ellen Degeneres Show was yet another example of the host’s ability to engage and entertain her guests and audience alike. Peter Boyle‘s presence added a touch of humor, making for a memorable and enjoyable episode.
Originally aired on February 22, 2005
