Peter Boyle 1935-2006
Best known for his more recent role as the patriarch in the sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond", actor Peter Boyle, who passed away last week, had a long career that included dramatic as well as comedic roles. In The Candidate from 1972 he plays the hard-nosed campaign manager for Robert Redford's election bid. A film still relevant today.
"Raymond' scriptwriter Phil l Rosenthal's book "You're Lucky You're Funny: How Life Becomes a Sitcom" is worth taking a look at for anecdotes about Peter Boyle.
Peter Boyle will always be remembered fondly--just thinking of him dancing with Gene Wilder in Young Frankenstein makes you smile.