Everybody Loves Raymond?

[milladrive]

I was going to post this in the Arts & Literature forum, but since it's relegated to only Mets, I figure it'll be better served here.

I'm sure several other folks have already seen this episode, but last night was the first time I'd seen it (which is odd, because I thought I'd seen every episode of Everybody Loves Raymond).

The episode is called "Big Shots" and features several '69 Mets (many of whom were still around in '73) portraying themselves, primarily at an autograph signing. "Big Shots" was part of the third season of the show, originally aired Mar 1, 1999.

The featured guest Mets were, alphabetically by first name, Art Shamsky, Bud Harrelson, Ed Kranepool, Jerry Grote, Ron Swoboda, Tommie Agee, and Tug McGraw. McGraw, in fact, had a relatively substantial speaking role.

Now, anyone familiar with the show knows that Ray's brother Robert named his pet Shamsky -- which kinda gives a Mets theme throughout the series -- but I'd never seen this episode before last night. The cherry on the sundae was at the end of the episode, when Ray and Robert were driving home while singing "Meet The Mets."

Some minor info...

[Paulypal]

I saw that episode only once years ago. Great show. Great episode

[Shea Knight]

I've seen that episode a few times...

Great show and episode, like Pauly says...

I wind up whistling along to "Meet the Mets" when they sing it at the end.

And yeah, I think there is more a Mets-feel to the series than a Yankees-feel, what with their being in New York...

I think they mention the Mets a lot more, though if I recall, they talk about going to Yankee games as kids, too.

(Maybe it has more a Mets feel because it's a dysfunctional family-style sitcom...remind you of a certain team?)

[Paulypal]

I've seen that episode a few times...

Great show and episode, like Pauly says...

I wind up whistling along to "Meet the Mets" when they sing it at the end.

And yeah, I think there is more a Mets-feel to the series than a Yankees-feel, what with their being in New York...

I think they mention the Mets a lot more, though if I recall, they talk about going to Yankee games as kids, too.

(Maybe it has more a Mets feel because it's a dysfunctional family-style sitcom...remind you of a certain team?)

Its about a Lynbrook (Long Island) NY family which is about 30 minutes away from Shea..now Citi. Historicially most LI'ers were Met fans. Although right now its not even close. I live on Long Island and you would think it was 161st in the Bronx as far as baseball fandom goes.

[Blue387]

I live on Long Island and you would think it was 161st in the Bronx as far as baseball fandom goes.

Bandwagon fans. Wouldn't know Brett Gardner from a garden hose.

[Joe Rigatoni]

I was going to post this in the Arts & Literature forum, but since it's relegated to only Mets, I figure it'll be better served here.

I'm sure several other folks have already seen this episode, but last night was the first time I'd seen it (which is odd, because I thought I'd seen every episode of Everybody Loves Raymond).

The episode is called "Big Shots" and features several '69 Mets (many of whom were still around in '73) portraying themselves, primarily at an autograph signing. "Big Shots" was part of the third season of the show, originally aired Mar 1, 1999.

The featured guest Mets were, alphabetically by first name, Art Shamsky, Bud Harrelson, Ed Kranepool, Jerry Grote, Ron Swoboda, Tommie Agee, and Tug McGraw. McGraw, in fact, had a relatively substantial speaking role.

Now, anyone familiar with the show knows that Ray's brother Robert named his pet Shamsky -- which kinda gives a Mets theme throughout the series -- but I'd never seen this episode before last night. The cherry on the sundae was at the end of the episode, when Ray and Robert were driving home while singing "Meet The Mets."

Some minor info...

Cleon Jones was also in this episode.I haven't seen this episode but I heard about it.I want to see it though.When I heard
about this episode and I saw your thread I was thinking I heard that Cleon Jones was in this episode also.So to double check I looked it up in imdb and Cleon was in this episode as well.I'll be looking forward to seeing it when I get the chance.

[milladrive]

Cleon Jones was also in this episode.I haven't seen this episode but I heard about it.I want to see it though.When I heard about this episode and I saw your thread I was thinking I heard that Cleon Jones was in this episode also.So to double check I looked it up in imdb and Cleon was in this episode as well.I'll be looking forward to seeing it when I get the chance.

You're right, I overlooked Jones in the list. If I can, Joe, I'll grab a copy and make one for you.

[Shea Knight]

Its about a Lynbrook (Long Island) NY family which is about 30 minutes away from Shea..now Citi. Historicially most LI'ers were Met fans. Although right now its not even close. I live on Long Island and you would think it was 161st in the Bronx as far as baseball fandom goes.

161st in the Bronx?

I'd probably get that reference better if I lived in NY...?

[Paulypal]

161st in the Bronx?

I'd probably get that reference better if I lived in NY...?

Yankee Stadium

[Gary Dunaier]

"161st in the Bronx" = 161st Street, as in "161st Street and River Avenue," the famous intersection where Yankee Stadium is located.

[drdg]

Cleon Jones was also in this episode.I haven't seen this episode but I heard about it.I want to see it though.When I heard
about this episode and I saw your thread I was thinking I heard that Cleon Jones was in this episode also.So to double check I looked it up in imdb and Cleon was in this episode as well.I'll be looking forward to seeing it when I get the chance.

don't know how long before youtube blocks this posting
but here is a few seconds of the bloopers for season 3
the mets start showing up at about 8:00

__________________________________________________ ________________________________________________----
Can't get enough of the show? Read synopsis of
all the episodes of Everybody Loves Raymond.

season 3
episode #
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

"Big Shots" Episode #9819

Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Written by Jason Gelles and Mike Haukom

Trying to impress Robert when they visit the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, Ray uses his "weight" as a sports writer for Newsday to jump to the front of the line to meet the members of the '69 Miracle New York Mets. Members of the '69 World Champion Mets appear as themselves.

Police Officer............................Chip Heller
Security Guard.........................Gene Arrington
Man #1......................................D'Wayne Gardner
Man #2......................................Harry Friedman
Man #3......................................John Fairlie
Waitress....................................Valeri e Dekeyser
Tommie Agee.............................Himself
Jerry Grote................................Himself
Bud Harrelson...........................Himself
Cleon Jones..............................Himself
Ed Kranepool............................Himself
Tug McGraw.............................Himself
Art Shamsky.............................Himself
Ron Swoboda...........................Himself


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the whole episode can be seen here for free

http://www.tubeplus.me/movie/911935/Everybody_Loves_Raymond/season_3/episode_19/Big_Shots/%22

here they are singing "Meet the Mets"

[Joe Rigatoni]

don't know how long before youtube blocks this posting
but here is a few seconds of the bloopers for season 3
the mets start showing up at about 8:00

__________________________________________________ ________________________________________________----
Can't get enough of the show? Read synopsis of
all the episodes of Everybody Loves Raymond.

season 3
episode #
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

"Big Shots" Episode #9819

Directed by Steve Zuckerman
Written by Jason Gelles and Mike Haukom

Trying to impress Robert when they visit the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, Ray uses his "weight" as a sports writer for Newsday to jump to the front of the line to meet the members of the '69 Miracle New York Mets. Members of the '69 World Champion Mets appear as themselves.

Police Officer............................Chip Heller
Security Guard.........................Gene Arrington
Man #1......................................D'Wayne Gardner
Man #2......................................Harry Friedman
Man #3......................................John Fairlie
Waitress....................................Valeri e Dekeyser
Tommie Agee.............................Himself
Jerry Grote................................Himself
Bud Harrelson...........................Himself
Cleon Jones..............................Himself
Ed Kranepool............................Himself
Tug McGraw.............................Himself
Art Shamsky.............................Himself
Ron Swoboda...........................Himself


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__________________________________________
the whole episode can be seen here for free

http://www.tubeplus.me/movie/911935/Everybody_Loves_Raymond/season_3/episode_19/Big_Shots/%22

here they are singing "Meet the Mets"

Thanks for providing this episode as I got to see it for the first time.I really appreciate it.

[milladrive]

don't know how long before youtube blocks this posting...

I'm pretty sure YouTube doesn't have a problem with linking/embedding to other sites.

Thanks for finding and sharing this!