Rob McElhenney

Here is his Wikipedia

A fantasy of mine has always been to write a screenplay. I specifically remember one night, a couple of years back, I created a document with the intention to write a pilot, only to sit down and stare at an empty page for the hour to follow. I was completely stumped, and hopeless of coming up with ideas, and still am.

This only makes McElhenney’s work even more impressive. 'It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' a show created by McElhenney, is the longest-running live-action sitcom with 15 seasons. That is a lot of writing. Although I am sure he has experienced writer's block, he and his team still produce quality content season after season. Maybe it is time I revisit the document I created all those years ago (2 years).

Besides writing, I always found McElhnney’s ambition inspiring. Especially so at the begging of his career.

If you have ever wondered why the pilot of 'It's Always Sunny' is of such poor quality, here's why.

Despite being in the industry for quite a while, it took time for McElhenney to reach a position where writing and acting became his full-time job. It wasn't until he was 27, whilst he was waiting tables, he received his big break. McElhenney wrote and then filmed the pilot for 'Its Always Sunny' on a $200 budget. He realised he had a greater chance at success if he showcased talent on his terms, using the resources he had readily available. That way he also had creative freedom with his storytelling. 

Here is a link to The Always Sunny Podcast.

In the podcast, the cast reminisces on the creative process undergone in the creation of each episode.