About
"I do always have a feeling that Raymond sort of comforted America after [9/11]. The following week is when syndication actually started and we were on 11 times a week."
In his nearly one-and-a-half-hour interview, Peter Boyle (1935-2006) reminisces about growing up in Philadelphia, where his father performed on local children's television shows.He describes the brief tenure he spent as a monk before embarking on his acting studies with Uta Hagen. He outlines his early career in improv and films including Joe and Young Frankenstein. Boyle discusses acting in the television movie Tail Gunner Joe and talks of his acclaimed work on the series NYPD Blue and The X-Files. He then details his work on the long-running sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. He describes the audition experience, his character of "Frank Barone," his co-stars, and various key episodes of the series. Allan Neuwirth conducted the interview on November 8, 2005 in New York, NY.
Highlights
Peter Boyle on how he was cast on Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on playing the monster in the film "Young Frankenstein"
Peter Boyle on having a heart attack on the set of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on Ray Romano's real family visiting the set of Everybody Loves Raymond during the first year
Peter Boyle on wining an Emmy for his role as "Clyde Bruckman" on The X-Files
Full Interview
Chapter 1
On his childhood and early influences; on his father's work in children's television; on his hobbies and interests as a child
On attending LaSalle College and becoming a monk; on moving to New York and studying with Uta Hagen; on working odd jobs to make a living
On his first career break - getting cast in the play "The Odd Couple"; on joining Second City; on the political unrest in 1968 and his involvement with anti-war sketches; on his friendship with John Lennon
On his first television appearance; on starring in the films "Joe" and "Young Frankenstein"
On hosting an episode of Saturday Night Live; on his small role in "Taxi Driver"; on playing Joseph McCarthy in "Tail Gunner Joe"; on starring in Joe Bash
On his work in the TV movies Echoes in the Darkness and The Challenger; on his role on NYPD Blue
Chapter 2
On guest-starring on NYPD Blue when David Caruso left the series; on being a regular on Comedy Tonight
On guest-starring as "Clyde Bruckman" on The X-Files and winning an Emmy for the role
On how he was cast on Everybody Loves Raymond; on filming the pilot; on his co-stars; on "Frank Barone's" relationship to his family
On having a heart attack on the set of Everybody Loves Raymond; on working in front of a live studio audience; on working with the directors and writers
Chapter 3
On Ray Romano's real family visiting the set of Everybody Loves Raymond during the first year
On specific episodes of Everybody Loves Raymond; on the series finale and his favorite episodes of the show
On Everybody Loves Raymond being in production during 9/11 and launching promotions for syndication that morning; on fan mail he receives; on the legacy of Everybody Loves Raymond
On his role in the film "Monsters Ball"; on his then-current projects and his acting style; on career highlights and advice to aspiring actors
Shows
Comedy Tonight
Peter Boyle on being a regular on Comedy Tonight
Echoes in the Darkness
Peter Boyle on starring in the TV movie Echoes in the Darkness
Emmy Awards, The (Primetime and Daytime)
Peter Boyle on wining an Emmy for his role as "Clyde Bruckman" on The X-Files
Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on Ray Romano's real family visiting the set of Everybody Loves Raymond during the first year
Peter Boyle on the "Frank The Writer" episode of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on "The Toaster" episode of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on the "Frank's Tribute" episode of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on the "Wallpaper" episode of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on the "Marie's Sculpture" episode of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on "The Home" episode of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on the "Boys Therapy" episode of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on the finale of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on his favorite and least favorite episodes of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on Everybody Loves Raymond crossover episodes with other shows
Peter Boyle on Everybody Loves Raymond being in production during 9/11 and launching promotions for syndication that morning
Peter Boyle on the legacy of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on how he was cast on Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on how Everybody Loves Raymond was initially described to him
Peter Boyle on the premise of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on playing "Frank Barone" on Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on "Frank Barone's" relationship with his sons on Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on his own similarities and differences from "Frank Barone" on Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on "Frank Barone's" catchphrase "Holy Crap" on Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on filming the pilot of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on his Everybody Loves Raymond co-stars
Peter Boyle on "Frank Barone'" favoring one son over the other on Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on having a heart attack on the set of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on working in front of a live studio audience on Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on big laughs on Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on the main directors of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on the writers, second takes, and ad-libs on Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on the atmosphere on the set of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on commuting from NY to LA during the entire run of Everybody Loves Raymond
Joe Bash
Peter Boyle on starring in Joe Bash
NYPD Blue
Peter Boyle on his role on NYPD Blue
Peter Boyle on guest-starring on NYPD Blue when David Caruso left the series
Saturday Night Live
Peter Boyle on hosting Saturday Night Live during the show's first year
X-Files, The
Peter Boyle on guest-starring as "Clyde Bruckman" on The X-Files
Topics
9/11
Peter Boyle on Everybody Loves Raymond being in production during 9/11 and launching promotions for syndication that morning
Advice
Peter Boyle on advice for aspiring actors
Characters & Catchphrases
Peter Boyle on playing "Frank Barone" on Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on "Frank Barone's" catchphrase "Holy Crap" on Everybody Loves Raymond
Emmy Awards
Peter Boyle on wining an Emmy for his role as "Clyde Bruckman" on The X-Files
Fame and Celebrity
Peter Boyle on fan mail he receives
Historic Events and Social Change
Peter Boyle on Everybody Loves Raymond being in production during 9/11 and launching promotions for syndication that morning
Pop Culture
Peter Boyle on playing "Frank Barone" on Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on "Frank Barone's" catchphrase "Holy Crap" on Everybody Loves Raymond
Television Industry
Peter Boyle on fan mail he receives
Peter Boyle on advice for aspiring actors
Professions
Actor
Peter Boyle on advice for aspiring actors
Performers
Peter Boyle on advice for aspiring actors
Genres
Children's Programming
Peter Boyle on his father's work in children's television
Comedy Series
Peter Boyle on specific episodes and the finale of Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on starring as "Peter Barone" on Everybody Loves Raymond
TV Movies/Miniseries/Dramatic Specials
Peter Boyle on starring in the TV movie Echoes in the Darkness and The Challenger
People
Gillian Anderson
Peter Boyle on guest-starring as "Clyde Bruckman" on The X-Files
Mel Brooks
Peter Boyle on playing the monster in the Mel Brooks film "Young Frankenstein"
David Caruso
Peter Boyle on David Caruso leaving NYPD Blue
Peter Boyle on guest-starring on NYPD Blue when David Caruso left the series
David Duchovny
Peter Boyle on guest-starring as "Clyde Bruckman" on The X-Files
Brad Garrett
Peter Boyle on his Everybody Loves Raymond co-stars - Brad Garrett
Uta Hagen
Peter Boyle on moving to New York and studying with Uta Hagen
Gary Halvorson
Peter Boyle on the main directors of Everybody Loves Raymond - Gary Halvorson
Patricia Heaton
Peter Boyle on his Everybody Loves Raymond co-stars - Patricia Heaton
Monica Horan
Peter Boyle on his Everybody Loves Raymond co-stars - Monica Horan
Michael Lembeck
Peter Boyle on Michael Lembeck directing the pilot of Everybody Loves Raymond
John Lennon
Peter Boyle on his friendship with John Lennon
Will Mackenzie
Peter Boyle on the main directors of Everybody Loves Raymond - Will Mackenzie
Joseph McCarthy
Peter Boyle on playing Joseph McCarthy in "Tail Gunner Joe"
David Milch
Peter Boyle on his role on NYPD Blue
Robert De Niro
Peter Boyle on his small role in "Taxi Driver" and working with Robert De Niro
Doris Roberts
Peter Boyle on his Everybody Loves Raymond co-stars - Doris Roberts
Peter Boyle on his Everybody Loves Raymond co-stars - Doris Roberts, contd.
Ray Romano
Peter Boyle on Ray Romano's real family visiting the set of Everybody Loves Raymond during the first year
Peter Boyle on how he was cast on Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on how Everybody Loves Raymond was initially described to him
Peter Boyle on his Everybody Loves Raymond co-stars - Ray Romano
Peter Boyle on his Everybody Loves Raymond co-stars - Ray Romano, and working with him on weekends
Phil Rosenthal
Peter Boyle on how he was cast on Everybody Loves Raymond
Peter Boyle on working with Phil Rosenthal, the showrunner/producer of Everybody Loves Raymond
Lew Schneider
Peter Boyle on the writers of Everybody Loves Raymond
Martin Scorsese
Peter Boyle on his small role in "Taxi Driver" and working with Martin Scorcese
Steve Skrovan
Peter Boyle on the writers of Everybody Loves Raymond
Jeremy Stevens
Peter Boyle on the writers of Everybody Loves Raymond
Billy Bob Thornton
Peter Boyle on working with Billy Bob Thornton in the film "Monsters Ball"
Jerry Zaks
Peter Boyle on the main directors of Everybody Loves Raymond - Jerry Zaks