A line where Arthur tells a priest to "go get yourself an altar boy" was famously rejected by CBS and changed to "get an egg cream". Audience Perspectives
“It's a clean and nice beginning to the show... The jokes and gags are really getting there; it's as if it makes the sitcom feel you and really entertain you.” IMDb The King of Queens Pilot
His portrayal of the fussy, alienated, yet endearing Arthur Spooner was hailed as a "genius" addition. A line where Arthur tells a priest to
Carrie’s sister, Sara Spooner (played by Lisa Rieffel), is introduced in the pilot but disappears after only four episodes with no explanation. Sara Spooner (played by Lisa Rieffel)