PaleyLive: It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 20th Anniversary Celebration!

This seminar celebrates "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," the long-running FX comedy series that is celebrating its 20th anniversary and the premiere of its 17th season. Author and Rolling Stone Chief TV Critic Alan Sepinwall moderates the following panelists: Rob Mac, ("Ronald 'Mac' MacDonald & Executive Producer), Charlie Day ("Charlie Kelly & Executive Producer), Glenn Howerton ("Dennis Reynolds" & Executive Producer). Kaitlin Olson ("Dee Reynolds") and Danny DeVito ("Frank Reynolds").

The panelists touch on topics including Kaitlin Olson's humorous memories of joining the cast after Rob, Charlie & Glenn had already been working together; how Danny DeVito became involved in the series after initially being sent screeners of the show and later meeting Rob in person before joining the cast in season two; Charlie Day expressing appreciation for the fans who've kept the series popular across two decades; the challenges of trying to stay true to elements of the show considered canon across 17 seasons; a comical exchange regarding Glenn trying to quit the show on several occasions; the logistical challenges of managing the cast's busy schedules as they each have multiple projects happening concurrently; whether in writing the show the team ever considers if there are certain lines the gang should not cross and the surprising extended afterlife of classic moments from the series.

Questions from Paley members then lead to a discussion of the topics including the cast's affection for the city of Philadelphia.