Charlie Kelly has always been known as one of the least-intelligent characters on television. The jokes about his illiteracy and failure to understand the world have been some of the funniest It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia cranks out, and they’ve been flying at us ever since season 1. But how would the Gang, and the show, change if Charlie wasn’t at the bottom of the Iq charts? What if there was a way for him to be more than just average, but actually become a genius? Well that’s what the show explores with Flowers For Charly, I mean, Flowers For Charlie.
The episode begins in a science classroom, where the Gang has gathered to be part of an experiment in human intelligence (it also pays $1,000, which is why they’re there.) It turns out the scientists aren’t looking for the smartest person there, but rather the least intelligent,...
The episode begins in a science classroom, where the Gang has gathered to be part of an experiment in human intelligence (it also pays $1,000, which is why they’re there.) It turns out the scientists aren’t looking for the smartest person there, but rather the least intelligent,...
- 10/25/2013
- by Alexander Lowe
- We Got This Covered
Well, the question of what would happen if the creators of "Game of Thrones" wrote an episode of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has been answered. It seems Charlie (Charlie Day) gets really smart.
"Flowers for Charlie" was written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, and finds Charlie taking an experimental new drug that expands his intelligence, or so he thinks. Smart Charlie is a whole different person who doesn't have time for the mundane lives of the gang or even the Waitress (Mary Elizabeth Ellis), who actually goes on a date with him.
In a fun guest appearance, Burn Gorman plays the scientist who gives Charlie the drug. You might remember him as Day's scientist sidekick in "Pacific Rim." In a perfect world, it's the same character and "Always Sunny" exists in that world. Gorman also has a "Game of Thrones" connection, having appeared in two episodes as Karl.
"Flowers for Charlie" was written by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, and finds Charlie taking an experimental new drug that expands his intelligence, or so he thinks. Smart Charlie is a whole different person who doesn't have time for the mundane lives of the gang or even the Waitress (Mary Elizabeth Ellis), who actually goes on a date with him.
In a fun guest appearance, Burn Gorman plays the scientist who gives Charlie the drug. You might remember him as Day's scientist sidekick in "Pacific Rim." In a perfect world, it's the same character and "Always Sunny" exists in that world. Gorman also has a "Game of Thrones" connection, having appeared in two episodes as Karl.
- 10/24/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Back in the Game, Season 1, Episode 5, “She. Could. Go. All. The. Way!”
Directed by Joe Nussbaum
Written by Eric Goldberg & Peter Tibbals
Airs Wednesdays at 8:30pm Est on ABC
After last week’s mess of an episode, last night’s Back in the Game is quite an improvement. Although it doesn’t do everything right, “She. Could. Go. All. The. Way!” successfully sets the show back on track, utilising all of its characters. This week Terry gets the main storyline as we see her dive back into the dating world. At first it is a little odd to watch her struggle with asking Jack out because she is usually so confident, but Terry soon turns this around and then continues to remain strong throughout the episode. Once again, Back in the Game struggles with the message it sends this week. Last week we saw Danny fight through humiliation to...
Directed by Joe Nussbaum
Written by Eric Goldberg & Peter Tibbals
Airs Wednesdays at 8:30pm Est on ABC
After last week’s mess of an episode, last night’s Back in the Game is quite an improvement. Although it doesn’t do everything right, “She. Could. Go. All. The. Way!” successfully sets the show back on track, utilising all of its characters. This week Terry gets the main storyline as we see her dive back into the dating world. At first it is a little odd to watch her struggle with asking Jack out because she is usually so confident, but Terry soon turns this around and then continues to remain strong throughout the episode. Once again, Back in the Game struggles with the message it sends this week. Last week we saw Danny fight through humiliation to...
- 10/24/2013
- by Catstello
- SoundOnSight
Tonight’s episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia had an uncharacteristically highbrow vibe, taking its inspiration from the classic short story Flowers for Algernon and name-dropping Leo Tolstoy and Stephen Hawking, and that was no mistake: Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who are friends with the Sunny crew, wrote the script. (The episode was dubbed “Flowers for Charlie,” but we prefer our alternate title: Game of Bar Stools.)
We start out with the gang visiting a science lab for — what else? — a quick buck. They all fight to prove who’s smartest and therefore...
We start out with the gang visiting a science lab for — what else? — a quick buck. They all fight to prove who’s smartest and therefore...
- 10/24/2013
- by Katie Atkinson
- EW.com - PopWatch
Tonight’s episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia had an uncharacteristically highbrow vibe, taking its inspiration from the classic short story Flowers for Algernon and name-dropping Leo Tolstoy and Stephen Hawking, and that was no mistake: Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who are friends with the Sunny crew, wrote the script. (The episode was dubbed “Flowers for Charlie,” but we prefer our alternate title: Game of Bar Stools.)
We start out with the gang visiting a science lab for — what else? — a quick buck. They all fight to prove who’s smartest and therefore...
We start out with the gang visiting a science lab for — what else? — a quick buck. They all fight to prove who’s smartest and therefore...
- 10/24/2013
- by Katie Atkinson
- EW.com - PopWatch
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has always been dark, but this week it's getting an infusion of bleak straight from Westeros. Wednesday's episode, "Flowers for Charlie," was written by Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, who are longtime fans of the show and became friendly with Rob McElhenney (Mac). The pair pitched McElhenney the story of the episode in a bar, and he was impressed. Photos: 'Game of Thrones'' Most Gruesome Death The result sees Charlie (Charlie Day) undergo an experiment for increased intelligence ala the classic 1966 novel Flowers for Algernon. While on the
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- 10/23/2013
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Amid a disappointing season, Deadline reports that ABC is thinking of bringing Dana Delaney‘s Body of Proof back from cancelation.
In an interview with Buzzfeed Jessica Lange says the next season of American Horror Story may be her last. Lange would definitely be missed but she would also be leaving American Horror Story in good hands.
American Horror Story would not have been the same without Constance.
Syfy has decided to go forward with Opposite Worlds, according to Deadline. The reality competition series follows fourteen people who live in a house split in half — one with a past and future theme — and compete in challenges every week. I have to admit it sounds intriguing, if they can make it work.
What does Scandal have in common with Homeland? Alyyssa Rosenberg compares the two and declares that Scandal beats Homeland at its own game.
Speaking of Homeland, Showtime has...
Amid a disappointing season, Deadline reports that ABC is thinking of bringing Dana Delaney‘s Body of Proof back from cancelation.
In an interview with Buzzfeed Jessica Lange says the next season of American Horror Story may be her last. Lange would definitely be missed but she would also be leaving American Horror Story in good hands.
American Horror Story would not have been the same without Constance.
Syfy has decided to go forward with Opposite Worlds, according to Deadline. The reality competition series follows fourteen people who live in a house split in half — one with a past and future theme — and compete in challenges every week. I have to admit it sounds intriguing, if they can make it work.
What does Scandal have in common with Homeland? Alyyssa Rosenberg compares the two and declares that Scandal beats Homeland at its own game.
Speaking of Homeland, Showtime has...
- 10/23/2013
- by Lyle Masaki
- The Backlot
The ninth season of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is fast approaching, and will be launching on the newly-christened Fxx network. What could the gang possible have in store, after eight seasons of mayhem?
Well, the cast sat down to talk about their upcoming season before taking the stage at Comic-Con 2013. One episode will find a flu epidemic hit the city, something the gang is deathly afraid of catching. It seems they are preparing to audition to be the a capella opening act for Boyz II Men, and a flu would ruin their vocal chords. To be safe, they quarantine themselves in the bar.
Kaitlin Olson and Glenn Howerton agree that it's a ridiculous idea for an episode. However, as Olson puts it, "We just wanted to be able to sing a Boyz II Men song, so we made an episode about it." As for the song they'll be performing,...
Well, the cast sat down to talk about their upcoming season before taking the stage at Comic-Con 2013. One episode will find a flu epidemic hit the city, something the gang is deathly afraid of catching. It seems they are preparing to audition to be the a capella opening act for Boyz II Men, and a flu would ruin their vocal chords. To be safe, they quarantine themselves in the bar.
Kaitlin Olson and Glenn Howerton agree that it's a ridiculous idea for an episode. However, as Olson puts it, "We just wanted to be able to sing a Boyz II Men song, so we made an episode about it." As for the song they'll be performing,...
- 7/25/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
San Diego — "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has plenty to be thankful for: The naughty FX comedy is going into its ninth season, helping to launch a new spin-off channel and was greeted by more than 5,000 fans at the show's Comic-Con panel Sunday in Hall H at the San Diego Convention Center.
"Always Sunny" cast members Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, Kaitlin Olson and Danny DeVito were on hand to answer fans' questions after screening the first episode of the new season, which is debuting on the FX spin-off network Fxx in September.
Howerton said the new season will include episodes featuring Thanksgiving, "Lethal Weapon 6," a flu epidemic and an installment written by "Game of Thrones" co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss titled "Flowers for Charlie."
"It's kind of like `Limitless,' where I'm taking a pill to be more smarter," said Day, who plays the goofball character.
One...
"Always Sunny" cast members Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, Kaitlin Olson and Danny DeVito were on hand to answer fans' questions after screening the first episode of the new season, which is debuting on the FX spin-off network Fxx in September.
Howerton said the new season will include episodes featuring Thanksgiving, "Lethal Weapon 6," a flu epidemic and an installment written by "Game of Thrones" co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss titled "Flowers for Charlie."
"It's kind of like `Limitless,' where I'm taking a pill to be more smarter," said Day, who plays the goofball character.
One...
- 7/22/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
San Diego — "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has plenty to be thankful for: The naughty FX comedy is going into its ninth season, helping to launch a new spin-off channel and was greeted by more than 5,000 fans at the show's Comic-Con panel Sunday in Hall H at the San Diego Convention Center.
"Always Sunny" cast members Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, Kaitlin Olson and Danny DeVito were on hand to answer fans' questions after screening the first episode of the new season, which is debuting on the FX spin-off network Fxx in September.
Howerton said the new season will include episodes featuring Thanksgiving, "Lethal Weapon 6," a flu epidemic and an installment written by "Game of Thrones" co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss titled "Flowers for Charlie."
"It's kind of like `Limitless,' where I'm taking a pill to be more smarter," said Day, who plays the goofball character.
One...
"Always Sunny" cast members Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, Kaitlin Olson and Danny DeVito were on hand to answer fans' questions after screening the first episode of the new season, which is debuting on the FX spin-off network Fxx in September.
Howerton said the new season will include episodes featuring Thanksgiving, "Lethal Weapon 6," a flu epidemic and an installment written by "Game of Thrones" co-creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss titled "Flowers for Charlie."
"It's kind of like `Limitless,' where I'm taking a pill to be more smarter," said Day, who plays the goofball character.
One...
- 7/22/2013
- by AP
- Aol TV.
It's always sunny at Comic-Con when the cast of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" comes to town and 2013 is no different. Before kicking off their Hall H panel, the show's season 9 premiere is screened. Stop reading now to avoid spoilers.
"The Gang Broke Dee" finds Sweet Dee (Kaitlin Olson) deep in depression, eating month-old cake and chugging liquor. The gang realizes that they're at fault because, well, they're awful to her. "I might as well just throw myself in front of a buss, because I'm so ugly I can't even get a bus to hit on me," she says.
They decide to cheer her up, with the first idea being to sign her up for open mic night at the local comedy club. Telling the horribly sad stories of her life actually get laughs out of the crowd. When an overweight, middle-aged talent scout tries to recruit her, Dennis (Glenn Howerton...
"The Gang Broke Dee" finds Sweet Dee (Kaitlin Olson) deep in depression, eating month-old cake and chugging liquor. The gang realizes that they're at fault because, well, they're awful to her. "I might as well just throw myself in front of a buss, because I'm so ugly I can't even get a bus to hit on me," she says.
They decide to cheer her up, with the first idea being to sign her up for open mic night at the local comedy club. Telling the horribly sad stories of her life actually get laughs out of the crowd. When an overweight, middle-aged talent scout tries to recruit her, Dennis (Glenn Howerton...
- 7/22/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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