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| Format | Situation comedy |
| Created by | David Litt Michael J. Weithorn |
| Directed by | Rob Schiller |
| Starring | Kevin James Leah Remini Jerry Stiller Victor Williams Patton Oswalt Gary Valentine |
| Country of origin |  United States |
| No. Kevin James (born April 26, 1965) is an American Comedian and Emmy Award -nominated Actor, perhaps best known for his portrayal Leah Remini (born June 15, 1970) is an American actress best known for her role as Carrie Heffernan on the CBS sitcom Gerald "Jerry" Stiller (born June 8 1927 is an American Emmy Award -nominated Comedian and actor Victor L Williams (born September 19, 1970 in Brooklyn New York) is an American Actor. Patton Oswalt (born January 27 1969) is an American Stand-up comedian, voiceover artist and Actor. Gary Valentine (born November 22, 1961) is an American actor and Comedian who found modest success in comedy clubs and on television The United States of America —commonly referred to as the of seasons | 9 |
| No. of episodes | 207 (List of episodes) |
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| Running time | 22 Minutes (30 Minutes with commercials) |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | CBS |
| Picture format | 480i 4:3 (SDTV), 1080i 16:9 (HDTV) |
| Original run | September 21, 1998 – May 14, 2007 |
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Plot summary
Blue-collar couple Doug and Carrie Heffernan (Kevin James and Leah Remini) share their home in Rego Park, Queens, New York with Carrie's oddball dad, Arthur Spooner (Jerry Stiller). Douglas Steven "Doug" Heffernan is a fictional character in the American Situation comedy Carrie Spooner Heffernan (played by Leah Remini) is a fictional character on the American sitcom The King of Queens. Kevin James (born April 26, 1965) is an American Comedian and Emmy Award -nominated Actor, perhaps best known for his portrayal Leah Remini (born June 15, 1970) is an American actress best known for her role as Carrie Heffernan on the CBS sitcom Rego Park is a diverse neighborhood in the central portion of the New York City borough of Queens. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous Arthur Eugene Spooner is a fictional character played by Jerry Stiller on the sitcom The King of Queens Gerald "Jerry" Stiller (born June 8 1927 is an American Emmy Award -nominated Comedian and actor Doug, who makes a living as a parcel deliveryman with the fictional IPS (pun to UPS) often has to scheme to find time alone with Carrie, who works as a secretary for a law office. United Parcel Service Inc ( commonly referred to as UPS, is one of the world's largest Package delivery companies This is complicated by Arthur, who can be quite a handful — so much so that they hired a dog-walker, Holly (Nicole Sullivan), to look after him. Nicole Julianne Sullivan (born April 21, 1970) is an American actress, voice actress, and Comedian. When he is not working, clashing with Arthur, or nesting with Carrie, Doug hangs with his advice-giving buddies Deacon Palmer (Victor Williams), Spence Olchin (Patton Oswalt), Richie Iannucci (Larry Romano) and his cousin Danny Heffernan (Gary Valentine). The King of Queens is an Emmy -nominated American Sitcom that ran for nine seasons from 1998 to 2007 Victor L Williams (born September 19, 1970 in Brooklyn New York) is an American Actor. The King of Queens is an Emmy -nominated American Sitcom that ran for nine seasons from 1998 to 2007 Patton Oswalt (born January 27 1969) is an American Stand-up comedian, voiceover artist and Actor. Lawrence John Romano (* 1975 in New York City) better known as Larry Romano is an American film and television actor The King of Queens is an Emmy -nominated American Sitcom that ran for nine seasons from 1998 to 2007 Gary Valentine (born November 22, 1961) is an American actor and Comedian who found modest success in comedy clubs and on television Many of the plot lines of the show satirize conventional, "wholesome", and/or generic sitcom and family show plot clichés and devices. For example, Doug and Carrie (unlike typical sitcom or family show couples), are, together and good natured, but typically very shifty and petty, also usually acting much like the stereotypical New Yorker. The City of New York Attempts to do good deeds (such as donating to charities or helping a person find a job), reconcile or apologize, or do something beneficial for themselves (such as selling a house, or investing in the stock market) often end up going completely wrong, and bad often humorously goes to worse, often leaving the characters in a stagnant position by the end of the episode. Unlike the traditional sit-com formula, the central conflict of many episodes is left unresolved at the end. The ending scene of most episodes is a very short joke that often is only tangentially related to the main story line.
Award Nominations
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Kevin James (2006)
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Victor Williams (2007)
- Favorite TV Comedy (2007)
- Favorite TV Comedy (2008)
Characters
- Doug Heffernan (played by Kevin James): Doug is best known for his immature mannerisms, screaming, and his love of food. The name Kevin James may refer to Kevin James (actor, American actor and comedian Kevin James (alleged terrorist, American arrested The NAACP Image Awards is an award presented annually by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding People of color Victor L Williams (born September 19, 1970 in Brooklyn New York) is an American Actor. Note This article does not pertain to the People's Choice Awards presented at the British Comedy Awards show in the United Kingdom, or to an awards show Douglas Steven "Doug" Heffernan is a fictional character in the American Situation comedy Kevin James (born April 26, 1965) is an American Comedian and Emmy Award -nominated Actor, perhaps best known for his portrayal Doug's parents paid for him to go to community college, but he dropped out. If he isn't delivering parcels, he's with his buddies, watching sports television, or bickering with his wife who is always telling him what to do. The main reason Carrie and Doug are a squabbly couple is due to Carrie's giving Doug orders, then Doug disobeying those orders behind her back and being dishonest about it. Carrie often finds out about his dishonesty. This ends up in them having an argument in which Doug is often called names about his being overweight and Carrie is accused of being mean and screamed at by Doug. Doug's disobedience in eating fatty foods after Carrie has told him not to is another common reason why the two have some disagreements.
- Carrie Heffernan (played by Leah Remini): Doug's beautiful wife. Carrie Spooner Heffernan (played by Leah Remini) is a fictional character on the American sitcom The King of Queens. Leah Remini (born June 15, 1970) is an American actress best known for her role as Carrie Heffernan on the CBS sitcom Carrie never went to college, but is a hard-working paralegal. A paralegal is a person with legal training and/or knowledge who works under the direct supervision of a Lawyer. Carrie loves fancy footwear and dresses, enjoys shopping for them, and owns way too many of them. Footwear consists of Garments worn on the feet, for protection against the environment and Adornment. Carrie's best friend is Deacon's wife, Kelly Palmer. She's not crazy about any of Doug's friends, but is closest with Deacon out of all of them. She often acts as wrongly and unscrupulously as Doug. Carrie can be overly bossy and smart-mouthed at times. She's even been judged by Holly and Doug as being scary when she gets upset, and, during a flashback, finds that she is usually happier (she describes herself as never being truly happy) when others are miserable.
Leah Remini, Jerry Stiller, and Kevin James in a scene from The King of Queens. Leah Remini (born June 15, 1970) is an American actress best known for her role as Carrie Heffernan on the CBS sitcom Gerald "Jerry" Stiller (born June 8 1927 is an American Emmy Award -nominated Comedian and actor The name Kevin James may refer to Kevin James (actor, American actor and comedian Kevin James (alleged terrorist, American arrested
- Arthur Spooner (played by Jerry Stiller): Arthur, Carrie's widowed father, is the classic oddball of the family. Arthur Eugene Spooner is a fictional character played by Jerry Stiller on the sitcom The King of Queens Gerald "Jerry" Stiller (born June 8 1927 is an American Emmy Award -nominated Comedian and actor He lives in the basement of the Heffernan house because he accidentally set fire to his own home in the pilot episode. Arthur is mostly known for his incoherent irascible outbursts. He tells a lot of questionable stories of what he claims he's been through in his past. Arthur's usually seen causing regular chaos and getting on someone's bad side with his antics, craziness, and obnoxious behaviors. Carrie and Doug sometimes have trouble being romantic or just spending time together because of Arthur's getting in the way. What with all of his bad behavior, Arthur still has a way with making Doug and Carrie feel guilty about something in the end. Arthur also tries to cause trouble with, and pick on Doug's friends. He's able to and often does towards Spence, but he is not as successful when he tries it towards Deacon, who often refers to him as, "the old man. "
- Deacon Palmer (played by Victor Williams): As Doug's best friend, Deacon is the classic "family man". The King of Queens is an Emmy -nominated American Sitcom that ran for nine seasons from 1998 to 2007 Victor L Williams (born September 19, 1970 in Brooklyn New York) is an American Actor. Deacon and his wife Kelly have two sons, named Major and Kirby. He's often seen hanging out with Doug, whether it's at their lunch break, over the weekend, or for a family gathering. Although he is often experiencing relationship problems, Deacon always has time to chill out and have fun.
- Spence Olchin (played by Patton Oswalt): Spence, another friend of Doug's, is often viewed as the nerd of the group. The King of Queens is an Emmy -nominated American Sitcom that ran for nine seasons from 1998 to 2007 Patton Oswalt (born January 27 1969) is an American Stand-up comedian, voiceover artist and Actor. Not only is he very paranoid, he also takes an interest in science fiction and comic book conventions, interests that his friends don't share. He is of Albanian heritage and used to work as a subway token collector. In one episode he is a "house boy" for Deacon and Kelly. This character is based heavily off the actor who plays him, Patton Oswalt.
- Danny Heffernan (played by Gary Valentine): Danny Heffernan, Doug's cousin, is also seen hanging out with Doug, Spence, and Deacon. The King of Queens is an Emmy -nominated American Sitcom that ran for nine seasons from 1998 to 2007 Gary Valentine (born November 22, 1961) is an American actor and Comedian who found modest success in comedy clubs and on television At the beginning of the show, Doug didn't like his cousin very much and they were distant. As the show progressed, they become buddies and regularly hang out along with Deacon and Spence. Danny even becomes Spence's roommate in a small apartment. The two often looked as if they were involved in a romantic relationship together and fought like a married couple. Danny also used to own a Pizza Place and is divorced. He once had the nickname "Stumpy" which was given to him by Doug. Gary Valentine and Kevin James are brothers in real life. They both created last names for acting. Valentine is his father's middle name.
- Holly Shumpert (2001–2005, 2007) (played by Nicole Sullivan): Holly is a cheerful yet insecure dog walker hired by Doug and Carrie to walk Arthur. The King of Queens is an Emmy -nominated American Sitcom that ran for nine seasons from 1998 to 2007 Nicole Julianne Sullivan (born April 21, 1970) is an American actress, voice actress, and Comedian. She is often seen arriving at the Heffernan house to pick up Arthur but is also a family friend of the Heffernans. She is often viewed as a bit strange because of her habits and the men she dates (not to mention her habit of over-drinking, which she openly confesses to). In one episode Holly asks Carrie, "What am I doing wrong? I give them money, I let them stay at my house. " Overall, however, Holly is a gentle soul, especially when she puts up with Arthur's antics.
Recurring characters
- Kelly Palmer, Deacon's wife (played by Merrin Dungey): As Carrie's best friend, Kelly is Deacon's typically agreeable, soft-spoken wife and the two of them have two children together. Merrin Dungey (born August 6, 1971) is an American Film and Television Actress. Kelly and Deacon have experienced some serious relationship problems, much more serious than the petty arguments between Doug and Carrie. On one occasion Deacon mentions being hit in the head with a frying pan. Kelly's split with Deacon coincided with Merrin Dungey's appearance in the regular cast of the Jennifer Garner series Alias. Jennifer Garner Affleck This would involve changing both her last and middle names Alias is an American " Spy-fi " television series created by J
- Richie Ianucchi (1998-2001) (played by Larry Romano): Richie was also one of Doug's closest friends, but was quietly written out of the show in the third season as per Romano's request to work on another sitcom. Lawrence John Romano (* 1975 in New York City) better known as Larry Romano is an American film and television actor He only appeared on one episode "Paint Misbehavin'" during the third season. Richie was known as the ladies man among Doug's friends, even admitting to sleeping with Doug's sister. Richie is an FDNY firefighter. The New York City Fire Department or the Fire Department City of New York ( FDNY) has the responsibility for protecting the citizens and property of New York City
- Sara Spooner (1998) (played by Lisa Rieffel): Sara was Carrie's irresponsible, wannabe actress younger sister. Lisa Rieffel (born January 12, 1975, in Denville, New Jersey) is an American actress best known for her role as Emily Weston The character of Sara Spooner had appeared in only 4 episodes (episodes 1,2,3,&6) and disappeared after that without any explanation or mention of her ever again. After the show started gaining popularity, Kevin James had been interviewed and was asked about what happened to Sara. James explained that the producers couldn't think of any story lines to develop Rieffel's character so she was discontinued. In the episodes where she did appear, her character did not appear much except for the pilot where she was on camera roughly half the episode. Future dialogue suggests that Sara Spooner never existed, and that Carrie is an only child.
Minor characters
- Stephanie Heffernan, Doug's sister (Ricki Lake)
- Veronica Olchin, Spence's mother (Anne Meara)
- Doug Pruzan, Carrie's former boss (Alex Skuby)
- Joe Heffernan, Doug's father (Dakin Matthews)
- Janet Heffernan, Doug's mother (Jenny O'Hara)
- Supervisor Patrick O'Boyle, Doug's boss (Sam McMurray)
- Lou Ferrigno, the Heffernan's next-door neighbor (2000–2007): Himself
- Carla Ferrigno, Lou Ferrigno's wife (2000-2007): Herself
- Denise Battaglia, Spence's girlfriend (Rachel Dratch)
- Mr. Ricki Pamela Lake (born September 21, 1968) is an American Actress and Tabloid talk show host perhaps best known for her long-running Anne Meara (born September 20 1929 is an American Comedian and actress. Dakin Matthews (born November 7 1940) is an American Actor with a long history of work in Film, Television and Jenny O'Hara (born February 24, 1942) is an American actress who is part of a performing family whose influence encompasses regional and New York Theater Sam McMurray (born April 15, 1952) is an American television film and voice Actor. Louis Jude Ferrigno (born November 9 1951 is an American bodybuilder and Actor. Rachel Susan Dratch (born February 22, 1966) is an American Actress and Comedian, perhaps best known as a cast member of Kaplan (Carrie's former boss) and Mr. Kaufman (Carrie's most recent boss) (Victor Raider-Wexler)
- Kirby Palmer (Omari Lyles/Marshaun Daniel/Philip Bolden)
- Major Palmer (Desmond Roberts)
- Young Doug (Tyler Hendrickson)
- Father McAndrew, priest at the Heffernan's Church (Joe Flaherty)
- Tim Sacksky, the Heffernan's neighbor (Bryan Cranston): returned unexplained for one episode (3x22) after moving out in episode 2x22 due to ripping off Doug in a water filter pyramid scheme. Victor Raider-Wexler (born December 31, 1943 in Toledo Ohio) is an American television and Film actor Philip Daniel Bolden (born March 19, 1995) is an American Child actor. Joe Flaherty ( June 21, 1941) is an American-Canadian Comedian. Bryan Lee Cranston (born March 7 1956) is an American actor Voice actor, writer and director. After that, the Sacksky's were never heard of again.
- Dorothy Sacksky, Heffernan neighbor (Dee Dee Rescher)
- Mike Ross (Michael Lowry)
- Debi Ross (Marcia Cross)
- Mickey (Ford Rainey), a friend of Arthur's
- Kim (Melissa Chan)
- Amy (Christine Gonzales)
- George Barksdale (Gerry Black)
- Stu, Doug's uncle and Danny's father (Gavin MacLeod)
- Jimmy, Doug's co-worker at IPS (Jimmy Shubert)
- Duke, another of Doug's co-workers (Steve Tancora)
- Georgia Boone, Carrie's boss (Lisa Banes)
- Marc "Shmenkman" Shropshire (Sean O'Bryan)
- Abby "Shmenkman" Shropshire (Elisa Taylor)
- Rico (Angelo Pagan, Leah Remini's husband) works at IPS with Doug. Michael Lowry (born March 20 1968 in Staten Island, New York) is an American actor best known for his role as Jake Martin on All My Marcia Anne Cross (born March 25, 1962) is an Emmy - and Golden Globe -nominated American Actress. Ford Rainey ( August 8, 1908 &ndash July 25, 2005) was an American Film, stage and Television Gavin MacLeod (born February 28, 1930) is an American Actor most notable for playing Murray Slaughter on The Mary Tyler Lisa Banes (born July 9, 1955) is an American stage and screen actress Greets with "Hey, Jack!"
- Kyle, Bianca, and Dave
- Winthrop (Graham Phillips)
- Tim Hofferman ( Jason Peirce), Doug gets the Hoffermans' pictures, and when he sees the Hoffermans in person, admits "They're fabulous!"
- Noelle Hofferman (Louisette Geiss), Tim Hofferman's wife
Guest appearances
- Donny Osmond, episode 110: "Supermarket Story" and episode 217: "Meet By-Product"
- William Hurt, episode 425: "Shrink Wrap"
- Ben Stiller, episode 425: "Shrink Wrap"
- Julie Benz, episode 120: "Train Wreck"
- Pat Sajak, episode 317: "Inner Tube"
- Vanna White, episode 317: "Inner Tube"
- Gavin MacLeod, episode 323: "S'no Job" and episode 418: "Hero Worship"
- Chris Elliott, episode 408: "Lyin' Hearted and episode 817: "Buggie Nights"
- Janeane Garofalo, episode 615: "Cheap Saks"
- Judge Reinhold, episode 607: "Secret Garden"
- Jon Favreau, episode 618: "Trash Talker"
- Todd Zeile, episode 904: "Major Disturbance"
- Burt Reynolds, episode 714: "Hi, School"
- Adam Sandler, episode 909: "Mild Bunch"
- Ray Romano, as Ray Barone in episodes 109: "Road Rayge", 119: "Rayny Day" 208: "Dire Strays" and 810: "Raygin Bulls"
- Brad Garrett, as Robert Barone in episode 109: "Road Rayge"
- Peter Boyle, as Frank Barone also in episode 109: "Road Rayge"
- Doris Roberts, as Marie Barone in episode 119: "Rayny Day"
- Patricia Heaton, as Debra Barone in episode 208: "Dire Starys"
- Adam West, episode 806: Shear Torture
- Robert Goulet, episode 818: "Sold-Y Locks"
- Huey Lewis, episode 821: "Hartford Wailer"
- Kirstie Alley, episode 814 "Apartment Complex"
- Steve Schirripa, episode 116: "S'Ain't Valentine's"
- Eddie Money, episode 423: "Eddie Money"
- Tucker Carlson, episode 910: "Manhattan Project"
- Lainie Kazan, episodes 910: "Manhattan Project" and 912: China Syndrome
Series finale
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Jane Anne (Janeane Garofalo (born September 28, 1964) is an American stand-up Comedian, actress, political activist, writer Judge Reinhold (born May 21 1957) is an American Actor, perhaps best known for co-starring in movies such as Beverly Hills Cop Jonathan Kolia "Jon" Favreau (born October 19 1966 is an American director, actor and writer. Todd Edward Zeile (born September 9, 1965 in Van Nuys California) is a former Third baseman and First baseman in Major League Burton Leon Reynolds Jr (born February 11 1936 is an American Actor. Adam Richard Sandler (born September 9 1966 is an American Comedian, Raymond "Ray" Romano (born December 21 1957) is an American Actor, Writer and Stand-up comedian, best known This is a list of Fictional characters from Everybody Loves Raymond, an Emmy SAG WGA winning and Golden Globe nominated American sitcom Brad Garrett (born April 14, 1960) is an Emmy Award winning American television/ voice Actor and Stand-up comedian. 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This is a list of Fictional characters from Everybody Loves Raymond, an Emmy SAG WGA winning and Golden Globe nominated American sitcom Doris May Roberts (born November 4, 1930) Her father deserted the family when Roberts was a child and her mother raised Doris with the help of her Russian This is a list of Fictional characters from Everybody Loves Raymond, an Emmy SAG WGA winning and Golden Globe nominated American sitcom Patricia Helen Heaton (born March 4, 1958) is an Emmy Award -winning American Actress best known for playing lead character and This is a list of Fictional characters from Everybody Loves Raymond, an Emmy SAG WGA winning and Golden Globe nominated American sitcom Adam West (born William West Anderson on September 19, 1928) is an American Actor who is best known for playing the role of Robert Gerard Goulet ( November 26 1933 – October 30 2007) was a Canadian Grammy - and Tony Award - winning Huey Lewis (born Hugh Anthony Cregg III; July 5 1950 is an American Musician, Songwriter and occasional Actor. Kirsten Louise "Kirstie" Alley (born January 12 1951 is an American Actress known for her role in the TV show Cheers, in which Steve Schirripa (born 1957) is an American Actor most famous for his role as Bobby Baccalieri on the HBO TV series Eddie Money (born Edward Joseph Mahoney, March 21 1949) is an American rock Singer-songwriter who found success in Tucker Swanson McNear Carlson (born May 16, 1969) is an American political news correspondent and commentator who formerly co-hosted CNN 's Lainie Kazan (born May 15, 1940) is an American actress and Singer. China Syndrome is the series finale of the long-running US American sitcom The King of Queens. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. A series finale is the very last installment of a Television series, usually a Sitcom or Drama. 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Show background
Based on the lives of blue-collar couple Doug & Carry Heffernan, The King of Queens debuted on CBS on September 1, 1998. CBS Broadcasting Inc ( CBS) is an American radio and Television network. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) For most of its run it was a Monday night staple, competing with shows such as the long-running drama 7th Heaven. 7th Heaven is an Emmy -nominated American drama television series, created and produced by Brenda Hampton In 2003, when scheduled against The West Wing and Nanny 911, it dropped slightly in the ratings. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Nanny 911 is a Reality television show in the United States, which airs on FOX (and airs in the UK on ITV2, whose sister company The final episode aired on May 14, 2007, which made The King of Queens one of the longest-running sitcoms of the 1990s-2000s. The following is a list of US television shows cancelled or ended between the beginning of the Fall 2006 television season and the beginning of the Fall 2007 season Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 The show is currently in syndication worldwide and airs on TBS in the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
The character of Arthur was conceived with Jerry Stiller in mind, but he initially turned down the role. Gerald "Jerry" Stiller (born June 8 1927 is an American Emmy Award -nominated Comedian and actor Veteran comedian Jack Carter was then cast and a pilot was shot. Jack Carter (born Jack Chakrin on June 24, 1923 in New York City New York) is an American Comedian, Actor Soon afterwards, Stiller changed his mind and took the part.
Nielsen Ratings
1998-1999 Season: #35
1999-2000 Season: #34
2001-2002 Season: #21
2003-2004 Season: #24
2004-2005 Season: #48
2005-2006 Season: #52
2006-2007 Season: #33
Episodes
DVD releases
Season 1 (Region 2) was released in the UK on January 29, 2007 [1], and season 2 on July 9, 2007, but the sets did not contain the special features contained in the Region 1 sets. List of Episodes Season 1 1998-1999 25 episodes Season 2 1999-2000 25 episodes Season 3 2000-2001 25 episodes Season 4 2001-2002 DVD video discs may be encoded with a region code restricting the area of the world in which they can be played Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. DVD video discs may be encoded with a region code restricting the area of the world in which they can be played The sets were distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment (through its rights to distribute CBS-owned programs) instead of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment which distributes the Region 1 sets. Paramount Pictures Corporation is an American motion picture production and Distribution company, based in Hollywood California. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is the Home video distribution arm of Sony Pictures Entertainment, a subsidiary of Sony Corporation. DVD video discs may be encoded with a region code restricting the area of the world in which they can be played Seasons 1 to 7 were released in Germany and Austria by Koch Media, all special features of the Region 1 version were included, Koch Media will also release the final seasons in the German speaking countries.
| DVD Name | Region 1 | Region 2 (UK) | Region 2 (Germany) | Ep # | Extras |
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| The complete first season | November 18, 2003 | January 29, 2007 | November 26, 2004 | 25 | Pilot Episode Commentary "Just Having Fun" featurette and bonus episodes and trailers. Events 326 - The old St Peter's Basilica is consecrated 1302 - Pope Boniface VIII issues the Papal bull Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 43 BC - The Second Triumvirate alliance of Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus ("Octavian" later "Caesar Augustus" "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " |
| The complete second season | April 20, 2004 | July 9, 2007 | March 31, 2005 | 25 | "Kevin James: A Day in the Life of an International Superstar" featurette and Audio Commentary with Kevin James and Michael Wiethorn. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Events 455 - Roman military commander Avitus is proclaimed Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. |
| The complete third season | February 22, 2005 | September 1, 2008 | September 2, 2005 | 24 (originally 25, contains a two parter marked as one) | Bonus trailers (No other Bonus material). Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 462 - Possible start of first Byzantine indiction cycle. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 44 BC - Pharaoh Cleopatra VII of Egypt declares her son co-ruler as Ptolemy XV Caesarion. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. |
| The complete fourth season | April 14, 2005 | TBA | December 2, 2005 | 25 | Bonus trailers (No other Bonus material). Events 43 BC - Battle of Forum Gallorum: Mark Antony, besieging Julius Caesar 's assassin Decimus Junius Brutus in Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. |
| The complete fifth season | June 20, 2006 | TBA | May 26, 2006 | 25 | Bonus trailers (No other Bonus material). Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. |
| The complete sixth season | September 19, 2006 | TBA | November 24, 2006 | 24 | Bonus trailers (No other Bonus material). Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 380 - Theodosius I makes his adventus, or formal Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. |
| The complete seventh season | January 16, 2007 | TBA | March 9, 2007 | 22 | Bonus trailers (No other Bonus material). Events 27 BC - The title Augustus is bestowed upon Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian by the Roman Senate. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 590 - Bahram Chobin is crowned as king Barham VI of Persia. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. |
| The complete eighth season | May 1, 2007 | TBA | August 24, 2007 | 23 | Bonus trailers (No other Bonus material). Events 305 - Diocletian and Maximian retire from the office of Roman Emperor. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar 's General Gaius Scribonius Curio is defeated in the Second Battle of the Bagradas River Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. |
| The complete ninth season | September 25, 2007 | TBA | October 19, 2007 | 12 | Bonus trailers (No other Bonus material). Events 303 - On a voyage preaching the Gospel, Saint Fermin of Pamplona is beheaded in Amiens, France Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. |
| The complete Series Box Set | November 6, 2007 | TBA | March 7, 2008 [1] | 207 | Interviews with the cast and other exclusive extras. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common |
Syndication
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References
External links
- The King of Queens official website at Sony Pictures Television, who produce the show
- The King of Queens at CBS, who airs the show
- The King of Queens at the Internet Movie Database
- The King of Queens at TV.com
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