it went, it was like the network was, like annoying in-laws. oh, and are you guys gonna try? like, we'll let you know. you know, on raymond, you never saw the kids. ray: hi mom. doris: hi. i saw your car pull up before. you didn't call! ray: no. patricia heaton: we really wanted to focus on the marriage and their relationship with the parents. ray: hi, i'm ray and i live here in long island with my wife debra. patricia heaton: and in the very first season, ray says in the opening credits... ray: it's not really about the kids. patricia heaton: ...it's not about the kids. doris: i say that every year you're over 40, you should add an inch to the hem line of your dress. frank: well then you should be dragging around a persian rug! jim mckairnes: we've all had parents who, despite our best efforts, reject all of our kindness... and it backfires. doris: i don't understand why you would use bleach on these towels. patricia: they just seemed a little yellow-y. doris: yes, they're yellow towels!