ItsAlwaysSunnyInPhiladelphia Tagged Articles at Cinematical

I know, I know: Why would Cinematical be writing a story about It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia? NO, there are no plans to turn this blisteringly funny little series into a movie -- at least none that I know of. I think I'll just extend the suspense a little longer...

Is it because yours truly was born and raised (and is currently seated in front of a computer) in Philadelphia? Despite the fact that this wonderful city gave us Rocky, The Sixth Sense, and Mannequin 2: On the Move -- the answer is no: We're not posting about It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia because it takes place in an awesome city. (Go Phils!)

OK, maybe I'm just blathering about the comedy series because, let's face it, Sunny is much funnier than most Hollywood comedies. It just is. But that's not the reason either. Here's why you're reading a TV story on a movie blog:

Anyone remember Patrick Walsh? For a while there, and not very long ago, he was one of the Cinematical team, and guess what he's doing now. (No, really. Guess.) That's right: Writing episodes of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. As a matter of fact, Pat's first episode will have its world premiere TONIGHT on FX at 10:30 eastern. But you should just tune in at 10 because that's the season premiere, which is also brand-new. (And probably hilarious.) Mr. Walsh is also co-producing a lot of the show's web content, which is handily available at this blog right here.

So THAT's why I wasted all your valuable blog-browsing time: To congratulate a friend on landing a very cool gig. If you had my job you'd probably do the same thing. (Now who do I have to talk to if I want to write for The Office...?) For the rest of your TV blogging, I kindly refer you to the TV Squad, who are probably going giddy over all the new shows.

Hey! It's your old friend Patrick Walsh! Remember me? I used to run a writing column here with the ingenious title "The Write Stuff?" (Check out all 25 previous posts here.) I answered your screenwriting questions, offered advice, and conducted interviews with film and television writers? I look like Brad Pitt, but with better abs? There you go. You remember. Anyhoo, when last we spoke I had been staffed on the FX comedy It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and I'm still there. It's a dream job, and I intend to share my experiences on the show with you closer to the season premiere in September. But for now I want to tell you about a great way for you (yes, you!) to break in to the big time: NBC's Writers on the Verge program.

If this seems like a shameless advertisement, know that it's only because I myself am a graduate of the program and I absolutely loved it. I am NOT doing this because I am receiving money from anyone at NBC. (Though Lord knows if NBC would like to give me some money, I will gladly accept it. You hear me, Zucker? GLADLY.)

Now then. You've got questions. I've got answers.