{"product_id":"its-almost-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-how-three-friends-spent-200-to-create-the-longest-running-live-action-sitcom-in-history-and-help-build-a-hardcover","title":"It's (Almost) Always Sunny in Philadelphia: How Three Friends Spent $200 to Create the Longest-Running Live-Action Sitcom in History and Help Build a - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKimberly Potts\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the bestselling traditions of \u003ci\u003eSeinfeldia\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTop of the Rock\u003c\/i\u003e comes a fascinating deep dive into the longest-running live-action sitcom in television history, from its humble beginnings to its evolution as a critically acclaimed cult classic comedy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCharlie, Dennis, Mac, Sweet Dee, and Frank are deplorable characters. They will never mature, become more self-aware, or less self-involved. That is what the creators of \u003ci\u003eIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia\u003c\/i\u003e are committed to--and that's why the show's millions of devoted fans have stuck with the cult comedy hit for over sixteen seasons and counting. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCreated in 2005 by stars Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day, unemployed actors with a pair of \u003ci\u003eLaw \u0026amp; Order\u003c\/i\u003e guest appearances as the highlights of their collective resume, the frustrated trio drafted a homemade TV pilot. A few months and $200 later (the cost of videotapes, pizza for their friends who volunteered as extras, and a broomstick to tape their boom mic to), \u003ci\u003eIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia \u003c\/i\u003ewas ready for its network debut. All major parties either passed or were interested but wanted creative control. And then came FX looking to shake up cable TV. Willing to allow McElhenney, Howerton, and Day complete freedom to deconstruct the traditional sitcom, new president John Landgraf agreed to take a chance. No one had any idea how big of a success it would be. With FX's one creative note--the hiring of Danny DeVito--adding the final piece of the puzzle, \u003ci\u003eIt's Always Sunny in Philadelphia\u003c\/i\u003e has enjoyed a steady climb to high ratings, critical acclaim, and a place in the cultural zeitgeist. Now, how the show and its creators have accomplished this is revealed with this in-depth, behind-the-scenes celebration. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs thoughtful, provocative, and engaging as the show itself, this book also explores how the show has pushed the envelope and used absurdist comedy to explore major societal issues, including the #MeToo movement, LGBTQ+ rights, racism, and more. It also asks, what does the future hold for The Gang? It certainly won't include the characters' personal growth, but the show itself continues to move forward, adding to its dynamic history with each season.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKimberly Potts\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis a TV and pop culture journalist, whose work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVulture\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVariety\u003c\/i\u003e, and many others. Along with her two books, \u003ci\u003eThe Way We All Became the Brady Bunch \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eIt's (Almost) Always Sunny in Philadelphia\u003c\/i\u003e, she also cohosted the bi-weekly pop culture podcast \u003ci\u003ePop Literacy\u003c\/i\u003e. Find out more at KimberlyPotts.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.13 x 5.91 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987396165933,"sku":"9781668008508","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/Syw6TWcKKy9781668008508.webp?v=1776178470","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/its-almost-always-sunny-in-philadelphia-how-three-friends-spent-200-to-create-the-longest-running-live-action-sitcom-in-history-and-help-build-a-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}