Highlights

• Ray Romano struggled with an identity crisis post-Everybody Loves Raymond, feeling lost after the show ended.
• Fans also felt lost when the beloved show concluded after being a significant part of their lives for almost a decade.
• Romano has no interest in reviving the series due to the passing of main stars, wanting to leave the show in the past.

It lasted nine seasons, and Ray Romano was able to make a fortune thanks to Everybody Loves Raymond. However, despite his massive net worth, and fame, Romano admittedly struggled after the show. Although he was excited to take time off, after just three months, things completely changed. It would appear as though Ray was back to square one, at least creatively.

In the following, we're going to take a closer look at his struggles once the show came to an end. In addition, we'll reveal how the fans felt about the show ending, and if Romano was ever open to reviving the series. Nowadays, the comedian admits that is no longer a possibility, especially due to two of the main stars passing away.

Let's take a closer look.

Ray Romano Admitted He Was Completely Lost Three Months After Everybody Loves Raymond Ended

Ray Romano made a fortune thanks to Everybody Loves Raymond. He's set for life off syndication value alone, estimated to be at $18 million per year. The actor is currently sitting on a net worth of $200 million.

However, appearing on The Off Camera Show, Romano revealed that he struggled with an identity crisis once the show came to an end. According to Romano, after just three months, he began to struggle behind the scenes.

Sam Jones asks, "How long did it last for you to be rich and an idol, and to enjoy your success?" Romano responds without hesitation, "Three months."

Romano continues, "It was like I was in a bubble. I was in the writers' room, the editing room, and I was on the stage. So now it just ends, and you come out of this submarine, and you're like, 'this is where I live? My kids are 12?' It was a really weird feeling."

"The void smacked me in the head," Romano concludes.

The actor went on to reveal that he upped his sessions alongside his shrink to two days a week after three months. He was struggling with career direction, unaware of which road he should take next. Ultimately, it all worked out for the actor, and fans appreciated his openness.

Fans Felt The Same Way As Ray Romano When Everybody Loves Raymond Came To An End

Not only did Ray Romano feel lost once the show came to an end, but fans happened to feel the same way once Everybody Loves Ramond stopped airing. For many, the series was part of life for almost a decade.

Fans wrote about the show ending, "Even I was lost when this show ended. One of the best shows ever made."

"I can relate Ray. After "Everybody Loves Raymond" finished up, I went into a cultural tailspin. I haven't followed another series since. I do miss the whole gang but own every episode. It was THE best sitcom ever. Thank You."

Another fan admired how Romano stayed "hungry," despite all the millions he made on the show.

"Everybody Loves Raymond is one of my favorite sitcom comfort foods of all time. And I have nothing but respect for Ray Romano and everyone else that was involved with the show. That said, its always very interesting to me how 99.99% of the world's population chases money all day long, but the moment you get a good piece of it, it instantly becomes the least important thing in the world."

The series came to an end in 2005, and fans have been hoping for a reboot of sorts ever since. However, it would appear as though Romano has his priorities elsewhere, wanting to leave the show in the past.

Despite His Fame And Fortune From The Show, Ray Romano Doesn't Have Any Interest In Reviving It

Ray Romano gave an honest answer about reviving the series. Following the passing of Peter Boyle when the show ended, it became apparent that a reboot of sorts wouldn't work. Doris Roberts' passing solidified that going back down that road just wouldn't work.

"We lost Peter pretty quickly after the show ended. But before we lost Doris, when that topic came up, Phil and I weren’t keen on doing a reboot — even a one-and-done. I think Phil has tried to get a reunion together, something like what they did with Friends . That would be great, if there’s demand for it. But I don’t think I’d ever want to act as that character again. I don’t want us to have to follow ourselves. And are there any good reboots? There are probably some — but without Peter and Doris, it would be a shame to even try."

Fans will always have the memories, with 210 episodes to look back on.