Here's a quick breakdown of the main characters:
Everybody Loves Raymond:
* Raymond Barone: The main character, a sportswriter married to Debra.
* Debra Barone: Raymond's wife, a strong and quick-witted woman who frequently clashes with Raymond's mother.
* Marie Barone: Raymond's mother, a domineering and overbearing woman who frequently interferes in her children's lives.
* Frank Barone: Raymond's father, a lovable but dimwitted man who often gets into trouble.
* Robert Barone: Raymond's brother, a successful lawyer who is constantly being compared to Raymond.
The King of Queens:
* Doug Heffernan: The main character, a delivery man married to Carrie.
* Carrie Heffernan: Doug's wife, a strong-willed and independent woman who works as a nurse.
* Arthur Spooner: Doug's father-in-law, a retired police officer who is known for his gruff demeanor and love of practical jokes.
* Spence: Doug's best friend, a laid-back and somewhat lazy man.
While both shows were popular sitcoms that dealt with the dynamics of family life, they had unique characters, settings, and storylines.