"Everybody Loves Raymond" was one of those toothless, suburban schlub family sitcoms where everyone expresses their adoration by berating at top volume. Heartfelt and harmless, it rode the massive wave that had carried "I Love Lucy" and "The Honeymooners" and "Roseanne" and "Archie Bunker" and "The King of Queens" and ... yeah. A comedian creates a mockup of his family, everyone yells at each other, and by the end of the episode everyone's hugging. It's a mindless distraction and yet a comforting reminder that all families are slightly screwed up. Other countries see these sitcoms and want them for their networks, only modified to the various modes and trends of their nation. When Russia came knocking, considering optioning "Everybody Loves Raymond," one of the creators of the show, Phil Rosenthal, documented the obstacles and frustrations of trying to recreate Raymond. Exporting Raymond is a pleasant distraction, mildly entertaining, and a bit slight.
- 5/5/2011
- by Brian Prisco
Cassidy Podell – better known as DJ Cassidy – can add Barack Obama to his roster of high-profile clients. The well-known DJ, who also handled Beyoncé and Jay Z's top-secret nuptials, was tapped for yet another ultra-confidential feat: to come up with a play list for Tuesday's Mid-Atlantic Ball, to mark the inauguration of the 44th President. Cassidy, 27, was recommended to the Obamas by none other than Oprah Winfrey, who hired him to DJ the opening of her girls' school in South Africa. In addition to spinning a selection of tunes to get the ball rolling, Cassidy also provided a CD to...
- 1/21/2009
- by Tiffany McGee
- PEOPLE.com
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