The Late Late Show with James Corden recently featured actor Glenn Howerton, known for his role in the hit sitcom It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Host James Corden congratulated Howerton on the show’s impressive achievement of starting its 16th season, making it the longest-running live-action sitcom in American TV history.
Corden was curious to know when Howerton realized that the show was such a huge hit. Howerton shared an interesting anecdote about accidentally doing a live show at the Troubadour. It all came about when a friend in Philadelphia invited the cast to sing some songs during his concert. This led to an event called “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the Nightmen Come Live,” which sold out so quickly that a second show was added.
Prior to this live show, Howerton admitted that the show’s ratings were not great, and he and the cast questioned whether anyone was actually watching it. However, the moment they performed at the Troubadour and saw the audience singing along to every single song and knowing every lyric based on the show’s episodes, they realized they had a massive hit on their hands.
Corden expressed his amazement at the experience, wondering how many of the cast members were on stage. Howerton disclosed that it was all of them. He jokingly mentioned feeling nervous about playing drums in front of a live audience before delving into his musical aspirations. He admitted that he initially pursued playing drums as a fun job, hoping to avoid a traditional career. However, he quickly realized that he didn’t have the same natural talent as some young kids who had already mastered the instrument, leading him to explore other paths.
During the interview, Howerton also humorously admitted to being bad at listening and expressing his feelings, which led to a funny exchange between him and Corden about their respective shortcomings. When it comes to being in Philadelphia, Howerton revealed that it’s the one place where he can’t walk around like a normal human being. The city’s fans of the show make it impossible for him to go unnoticed. He shared a story about going to an Irish pub with the cast in New York, where they were quickly overwhelmed by fans, forcing them to leave within 45 minutes.
Corden mentioned that Bill Burr, another guest on the show, also receives a warm reception in Philadelphia. Burr humorously recalled how the city is known for booing someone every six weeks and how he once made t-shirts commemorating the time he was booed. However, when he returned to sell the shirts, the fans didn’t even remember booing him.
The Late Late Show then treated the audience to a clip from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, encouraging viewers to catch back-to-back episodes at 10:00 PM on FX or on Hulu.
Glenn Howerton‘s appearance on The Late Late Show with James Corden shed light on his experiences with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s massive success and the overwhelming fan base it has garnered in Philadelphia. It’s evident that the show’s popularity has led to some unexpected and amusing situations for the cast members, making it even more of a must-watch for fans.
