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Summary: Lowbrow comedy thankfully leaves nothing sacred
Comment: Take equal parts "Arrested Development" and "Seinfeld" and add in a little "South Park" and you have "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia."
Not since the departure of "Arrested" has there been such a narcissistic group of characters. In fact, these folks make the Bluth bunch seem downright nice. FX's lowbrow comedy features a trio of friends who co-own an Irish pub - Dennis, Mac, and Charlie (who also co-created and write the series). Adding some estrogen to the mix is Dennis' twin sister Dee, an aspiring actress. They leave nothing sacred and no taboo safe from scorn. Like the Seinfeld gang, they are equal opportunity offenders - other races, religions, elderly, and even the disabled - each is treated with the same nihilistic disdain.
Whether the gang is trying to "altruistically" give teens a safe drinking haven, fighting over who's the sexiest man candy to their suddenly all male-clientele, coaching a team of at-risk youths in a basketball league, tossing flaming poop bombs into neighboring businesses, changing sides while cruising for hot chicks in a pro-choice/life rally, "banging" an inappropriate partner, or running for office hoping to resign with a bribe, each episode is pure comic genius. And the casting of swarthy and height challenged Danny DeVito as the twins father (who'd much rather be a buddy) in the second season is an inspired choice.
Touted as Seinfeld on crack (and two characters even experiment with it to secure unemployment benefits), no character is more put upon then Charlie. Like Kenny from South Park, many of the episodes are devoted to putting him in harm's way ("Charlie Gets Crippled; Charlie Got Molested; Charlie Gets Cancer"). He is the underdog that has an on-going attachment to the unnamed waitress and a history with the creepily incestuous McPoyle siblings. If you like lowbrow humor (and apparently I do), this show is guaranteed to keep you laughing and tuning in to repeated viewings. I still cannot believe what they managed to get past the censors!
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Summary: Gun fever!
Comment: It's awesome! Buy it! Charlie is one of the best characters to come on TV in ages.
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Summary: Changed my life. ....slightly...
Comment: This show taught me how to laugh again. Nuff said. I haven't laughed at much of anything since I was like 15. I'm 22 now and this show cracks me up! lolz
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Summary: i totally loled.
Comment: I love this show. The first season is probably the funniest thing I've ever seen in my life. I don't mind DeVito, but I actually think I liked things better before he came into the picture. It really changed the dynamic within the Gang. If you are a fan of rough chuckles and are a haver of poor taste, this is a winner.
One bad thing: 2 of the episodes on the Season 1 disc I received wouldn't play on the DVD player in my living room. I tried it on a couple other DVD players and had no trouble, so I assume the issue is with my player, but that was kind of a drag. Then again, it's not like I paid an arm and/or a leg for this, and I can still watch those episodes. Just not in my living room.
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Summary: Top-3 comedy show, Top-10 show overall
Comment: Sunny In Philly is among the elite sitcoms on television right now. The writing, characters and acting are superior to the vast majority of sitcoms that litter television networks. To put it simply, Sunny is the answer to the countless numbers of shows that utilize over done themes, predictable characters and punchless punch lines.
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