"Raymond" star Brad Garrett wants to date you, online

Sony's Crackle.com announced* a 10-episode Web series today where the Emmy-winning actor and former "Everybody Loves Raymond" star Brad Garrett will go on a bunch of blind dates in a last-ditch effort to find a mate.

"Look, I'm no Cary Grant," says Garrett in the first episode (below).  "I don't bring a lot to the party.  My social life mirrors my movie career: I'm picky and not in demand."

Garrett's dry self-effacement makes for entertaining video snacking. It's not clear if this series is going to be mostly a comedy stunt or if Garrett needs companionship enough to drop his act and play the straight man.

*CLARIFICATION: Originally I wrote that the series "launched" today, when what Crackle posted was the first pre-episode, soliciting ladies that are interested in giving Brad a try.  The series proper launches in the fall.

From Crackle: Dating Brad Garrett:  Episode 1  Call To Action

Comments

[In Chicago]

I don't get it. You say he's having trouble finding someone who will eventually claim irreconcilable differences and then take his house and half his money? Hey, Brad, answer your phone. It's Sam Simon calling with some really good advice.

[Elizabeth Cain]

Brad, we chatted a little at the Bushnell Theater in Hartford, CT. I wanted to take you out for a drink after the show to Max's. You were tired and had to leave early in the morning to get to JFK airport. Anyway, I really want to date you. My former sister-in-law lives in Malibu. I can stay with her so we can have a date out there. Please e-mail me.
Thanks,
Elizabeth

[MARIE]

That is what I THOUGHT I have been saying all the time (or at the least I was thinking it). I went into the contest THINKING that this was foreal; that BRAD really is looking for love. But he has played the comedian for so long and has been REWARDED greatly for it; he does not know any other way to be.

OR BRAD just being BRAD. AND, maybe he is still deciding which choice to make. OR his type had not shown up on the videos yet... AND yes, I am MARIE. I do have a crush on BRAD. AND I just want him to be happy.

LOVE ME SOME BRAD!

[Lisa Farina]

Hi Brad,

We had met once before while you were working on The Odd Couple. Never seeing 1 episode of Raymond. I waited for you outside just to tell you how wonderful I thought your proformance as Jackie Gleason. You shared a few jokes with me , thanked me and asked for a hug. You belt buckle looked very nice being I'm only 5'3". I wanted to ask you if you would have like to go for coffee. I knew you were married and I did'nt want you to get the wrong impression. I'm a short fat beautiful Brooklyn Italian women. I am a good person. You are the true meaning of tall , dark and handsome. I have tasteful tattoos . I;ll never be buried in a jewish cemetary! I have a good heart , I love to cook. I do not drink. I like fine dining. I don't do that much . I like to travel I also don't do that much either. What you like and what you want are too different things. I rather stay home cook a nice meal and watch TV. I'm a very private person. I divorced twice, no luck with men. And have no children. I'm in my mid 40's so the factory is closed. I really would like to talk with you. I"ve soft italian olive skin, green eyes. I don't have the technical items needed to make a video to summit to you. So I left my URL so you can look at me on my site. i am at the moment a freelance certified floral designer. You being in show bizz is not what attracted me to you. The meeting outside The Odd Couple 's back stage door was what did it for me!
I have some friends who are very popular in the music bizz. So I'm not a star struck type of person. To me it's just work. Oh and I like birds!
Vida tu Vita ,
Lisa

[Dawn]

Brad,
I wish I could say that you and I have crossed paths - but NO - my sister wins out again with the luck. Always the luck. That 's the way things happen between the 2 of us. EYE EYE YI. I travel often on business thru LA and if I have an extra day I like to kick aroundnearby beaches. I just got home from my trip from LA as my sis and her husband took off for a couple days of vacation. As they were vacationing they bumped into you and your kids at a restaurant in Malibu a few Saturday nights ago. RATS! Sat just a couple tables away. Word is - you are Incredible dad to your kids. And the kids are really sweet. Relish the time with them. punkinheads. Have Fun - Wish you all the best -
Dawn