Episode 06: Rob McElhenney On How Desperation Created "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia"

Jul 15, 2020 · 1h 9m 55s
Episode 06: Rob McElhenney On How Desperation Created "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia"
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Writer/Creator, Producer, Director, and Actor Rob McElhenney joins Pete for Episode 06 of the pod. With “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” entering its record breaking 15th Season on FXX and...

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Writer/Creator, Producer, Director, and Actor Rob McElhenney joins Pete for Episode 06 of the pod. With “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” entering its record breaking 15th Season on FXX and “Mythic Quest” preparing for season two on Apple TV+, they sat down to discuss how writing can be terrifying, the importance of creating your own opportunities, why receiving a director’s cut that’s 30-40% of what hits the airs is a job well done, and more...

SHOW NOTES:
(00:00:00- 00:04:14) -- Pete's Intro
(00:04:14- 00:07:30) -- Working in comedy and drama
(00:07:30- 00:11:07) -- Insprirational shows
(00:11:07- 00:13:07) -- Writing vs. acting
(00:13:07- 00:18:08) -- Creating It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
(00:18:08- 00:25:50) -- The writing process and taking notes
(00:25:50- 00:27:37) -- Changing the "IASIP" aesthetic
(00:27:37- 00:30:15) -- Relationship advice: working with your partner
(00:30:15- 00:35:37) -- Bringing in new directors
(00:35:37- 00:36:22) -- "How To Succeed As A Creative Professional" Book Promo
(00:36:22- 00:39:42) -- Creating "Mythic Quest"
(00:39:42- 00:44:50) -- Directing "MQ"
(00:44:50- 00:48:00) -- The "MQ" Quarantine Episode
(00:48:00- 00:51:30) -- What Rob looks for in a director
(00:51:30- 00:54:30) -- Director's Cuts
(00:54:30- 00:55:25) -- Rob's binge list
(00:55:25- 00:58:00) -- Proudest moments
(00:58:00- 00:59:30) -- Pete's binge list
(00:59:30- 01:03:00) -- Lightning Round
(01:03:00- 01:05:30) -- Closing statements
(01:05:30- 01:09:55) -- Pete's outro

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