"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

[mickey]

On screen, scrpted or ad lib, your humor is wonderful.
I am a Little Person...didn't used to be, used to be pettite....
Compared to you, I might be called a 'cougar' but, 'panda' might be better description.
If you ever come to the Black Hills, I would love to take you out. I can show you the sights
and even the 'sweet young things' . As a newcomer (which people are unless they were born here), I never find the social situations where people LAUGH.
thank you for your humor

[Stephanie Holen]

Hi Brad,

I saw you on The View talking about your new show "Dating Brad Garrett". I 'm not interested in dating you on TV, but I would love to date you. I have been a fan for many years. I find you handsome, sexy, and most importantly - intelligent and brilliantly funny. I am a nice Jewish lady, 52, divorced (8 years). I am a college instructor, but in my twenties I was an Associate Producer at my local PBS station. I helped create a comedy show called "Crabs:" Also I was friends with John Waters and worked on his films before he became famous. In fact, he moderated a show I produced inn 1982, it was the first Baltimore Film Festival Awards. I married and raised a son and became a nice Jewish Mom. I think you would enjoy meeting me.

I haven't had much luck with dating either. There are a lot of losers out there! I have never done anything like this before, but I think we might "click". I'm not interested in your fame or your money. You just seem like a really nice Jewish guy and I am a pretty and really nice nice Jewish gal. If you ever read this note, please give me a call or send an e-mail...... Hoping to hear from you!

Steph, Owngs Mills, MD

[mary]

love your humor i love on raymond. i live in a small town in rome ny if you ever come e i would love to show you around.

[april]

I'm in a relationship, but I'd definitely be sending in videos (zillions) if I weren't. Well maybe not.. I reeeally hate reality shows. But Brad Garrett?! ..I may have made an exception for him. Why is he not taken? I don't understand. He's sooo tall and big & ..wow.

[John Doe]

Brad,

I hope you keep your promise and move out of the country if Obama doesn't win. One of stupidist comments I've heard in awhile.

[michele]

I love Brad Garrett I think he's handsome and I would date him, I am not in a relationship and think we'd have fun. E-mail me and we can talk Michele

[Sylvia Allen]

I was a huge Brad Garrett fan until I saw him on Jimmy Kimmel's show on Sep 16, and he made the crude remark about Sarah Palin and referred to her as "white trash in the White House", and went on to say he didn't know what he would do if she got in there. He certainly has the right to express an opinion, but the "white trash" reference was rude and totally uncalled for. I found it most offensive, enough so that I will not be watching any future programs on which he appears.

[andrea volante]

Hi Brad, I don't know if you remember me, I used to be your daughter's preschool teacher at St.B's. I didn't know you have a dating web site until I googled your name. I just thought that maybe we could meet some time and get to know eachother. I have never done something like this before and just wanted to try my luck. Hope to hear from you!
Andrea

[Melissa]

Commenting on Sylvia Allen's comment:

I totally agree with you. I saw Brad Garrett on Entertainment TV, or something like that. I was very offended by the white trash comment about Sarah Palin. I even posted a comment on his site where he has to find a date online that he disappointed me. He probably will never read it, but I also won't watch him on anything. He is white trash in any house. He also said that he would leave the country if she gets in the White House. So Brad, if you are reading this, don't let the giant door of America keep you in your giant ass on the way out.

Melissa
an ex viewer of yours

[kim taylor]

Hey Brad, This is a friend from Tennessee. Seal wanted to tell you hello and hopes everything is well.

[Debbie]

HI Brad I thought the big day came and went for your dating selection. Hey sexy you've been getting some bad press. I just may submit my video I thought I was too late. Thats a good thing trust me I'm petite, smart and really cute.

[Cindy]

Hey Brad. I've been watching your series of dates on Crackle. Finding the right person isn't easy is it? I made a video but was too late uploading it. Would love for you to view it and decide for yourself. Ok, you can show your Mom! I, too, am a CA gal!

Cindy

[suzette]

I know that I have not submitted a video I am not good at the computor thing.I am however interested in a date with you if you are interested . I am a professional woman in the health care field. I love to cook and I love kids. drop me an email if you are interested and by the way i am not a very big person