Development and Impact
The character of Carrie was created by David Litt and Michael J. Weithorn. The show was originally created around the character of Doug Heffernan after Kevin James' successful guest appearances on popular sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond. The King of Queens was partly inspired by the classic television sitcom The Honeymooners. Carrie Heffernan is based on the character of Alice Kramden, with similar mannerisms and deadpan expressions.
The role was almost accepted by Megan Mullally who turned it down at the last minute to take a role in Will and Grace. When Remini's short lived TV series Fired Up was cancelled in February 1998 she was subsequently offered the role of Carrie due to her promising comedic performance.
Carrie Heffernan is a popular character in sitcom history. Examiner.com named her the 9th most memorable television wife.
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