Kevin James Doubted Ray Romano's Sitcom Success. Here’s Why

Actor and comedian Kevin James was pretty much convinced that Ray Romano wouldn't be successful on a sitcom.  

"I couldn't believe it, because he's such a low-energy guy," James said on a recent episode of the Sibling Revelry podcast. "Sitcom guys were, to me, like the big, wacky [characters]. I'm like this, this is death. It's not gonna happen."

As it turns out, James was wrong. Everybody Loves Raymond ended up being wildly successful since its premiere in 1996. The show ran for nine...