| The Toaster | |
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| Warren, Lois and Leann in "The Toaster" | |
| Season | 3 |
| Episode | 12 |
| Air Date | December 14, 1998 (USA) October 15, 2004 (Canada) |
| Cast | Ray Romano Patricia Heaton Brad Garrett Doris Roberts Peter Boyle Madylin Sweeten Sawyer Sweeten Sullivan Sweeten Robert Culp P.B. Hutton Peggy Doyle Drenda Spohnholtz Philip Abrams Katherine Helmond |
| Director(s) | Steve Zuckerman |
| Writer(s) | Phil Rosenthal |
| Preceded by | The Apartment |
| Followed by | Ping Pong |
The Toaster is the 12th episode of Season 3, and is episode 59 of the full 210 episodes for the entire series. In this episode, Ray decides on Christmas gifts but later has doubts about them.
Episode Information[]
- Episode Title: The Toaster
- Episode Number: Season 3, Episode 12 (#59 of 210)
- Air Date: December 14, 1998
- Episode description (from DVD): "Ray buys the family engraved toasters for Christmas."
- Cast:
- Ray Romano as Ray
- Patricia Heaton as Debra
- Brad Garrett as Robert
- Doris Roberts as Marie
- Peter Boyle as Frank
- Madylin Sweeten as Ally
- Sawyer Sweeten as Geoffrey
- Sullivan Sweeten as Michael
- Robert Culp as Warren
- P.B. Hutton as Exchange Lady
- Peggy Doyle as Elderly Woman
- Drenda Spohnholtz as Leann
- Philip Abrams as Sales Clerk
- Katherine Helmond as Lois
- Crew:
- Steve Zuckerman - Director
- Phil Rosenthal - Writer
- Preceded by: "The Apartment"
- Followed by: "Ping Pong"
Synopsis[]
It's Christmas time, and Ray has the idea of giving engraved toasters to everyone. Being the pessimist he is, Ray is worried that everyone will think it's a dumb idea. But when Debra's parents, Warren and Lois, loved the gift, Ray began to feel better about himself. Later, Ray finds out that Frank and Marie exchanged their toaster for a coffeemaker.
Running Gags[]
In the beginning of the episode, Ray shows his pessimistic side, as he often does.
Frank utters his famous tag-line "holy crap".
Marie complains about how much she hates the Fruit of the Month Club.
Trivia[]
Actress Patricia Heaton was pregnant at the time of filming for this episode, so she did not appear in many of the shots. And when she did, she either wore big, baggy clothing or held an object, such as blankets, in front of her to hide the pregnant belly.
Gayle, Andy and Linda are all mentioned in the episode as having received an engraved toaster, but none of them made an appearance.
Actor Ray Romano's "real life" brother Richard Romano makes a guest appearance in the episode as the security guard at Bloomingdale's. He was uncredited for the role.
This is the one and only time in the series that the viewer gets to see the home in Connecticut where Warren and Lois live.
Production Notes[]
- Today's reruns feature an alternate version of the Where's Lunch dish from The Letter. The dish goes clockwise and southeast, and the HBO logo plays next.
Quotes[]
- Debra: "Yes, yes. This is a very...hip...funky...bad-ass toaster."
- Marie: "Don't you tell me to be quiet! I have a mind of my own, you know. I can contribute. I'm not just some trophy wife!"
- Frank: "You're a trophy wife? What contest in hell did I win?"
Raymond says “ bruchenfelcher “ when they are at Debra’s parents house which he responded to warrens yakki da comment
External links[]
| Season 3 Episodes |
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The Invasion • Driving Frank • The Sitter • Getting Even • The Visit • Halloween Candy • Moving Out • The Article • The Lone Barone • No Fat • The Apartment • The Toaster • Ping Pong • Pants on Fire • Robert's Date • Frank's Tribute • Cruising with Marie • Ray Home Alone • Big Shots • Move Over • The Getaway • Working Girl • Be Nice • Dancing with Debra • Robert Moves Back • How They Met |