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Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2025 12:39 pm
First airing in 1998, The King of Queens launched stand-up comedian Kevin James' television career, which in turn led to roles in films such as Hitch, Paul Blart Mall Cop, and Grown Ups. As the story goes, James received his own show after gaining exposure through appearing on Everybody Loves Raymond.
Source: https://screenrant.com/king-of-queens-k ... -weithorn/