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Phil Rosenthal offers diner fans a points-for-experiences deal

Marriott Bonvoy members can bid points on multi-day experiences hosted by Rosenthal himself, through his ongoing partnership with the hotel program; the line outside stays free.

On air: Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman on BBN Tonight
Published 8:11 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by The Hollywood Reporter: “Eager to Skip the Wait at Phil Rosenthal’s L.A. Diner? The ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Creator Wants to Do You One Better”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 8:11 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman.
Topics: L.A..
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The Hollywood ReporterEager to Skip the Wait at Phil Rosenthal’s L.A. Diner? The ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Creator Wants to Do You One Better

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Hollywood Reporter says the Everybody Loves Raymond creator, Phil Rosenthal, will let Marriott Bonvoy members bid points on multi-day experiences he hosts himself, and I adore that show, every episode of it.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo the line at his diner now has a points auction around it. You can wait, or you can bid.

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