14 Things You Never Knew About ‘The Drew Carey Show’

How could we forget the colorful cast of The Drew Carey Show? Comedian Drew Carey was the star, then there was Kate (Christa Miller), Oswald (Diedrich Bader), Lewis (Ryan Stiles), and Drew’s hilarious enemy and co-worker Mimi (Kathy Kinney). From 1995-2004, the show provided viewers with relatable, down-to-earth humor and offhand gags that catapulted the series to the top of the Nielsen ratings. If you’re feeling a bit nostalgic, go ahead and brush up on your TV knowledge by checking out 14 things you probably never knew about this classic show.

1. The Show Once Had an Interesting Name

Before it was given the title we all know and love, Drew Carey had a different show title in mind. He actually wanted to call it The Drew F. Carey Show. And the “F” stood for…well…I’m sure you can figure it out.