PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The cast of the hit television show “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” made a surprise appearance at the 2024 Emmy Awards on Monday. Kaitlin Olson, Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Danny DeVito, and Rob McElhenney presented the award for Outstanding Talk Series at the event.
Interestingly, this was the first time the cast had been asked to attend the Emmys, despite their show first airing in 2005. During their appearance, the cast members expressed their surprise and humorously noted the long-running nature of the awards show.
Olson, standing alongside her co-stars, remarked, “What an honor it is to be here at the 75th Emmy Awards.” This led Howerton to cut in, exclaiming, “75 years? The show has been on for 75 years?” The group playfully bantered about their absence from previous ceremonies, with Howerton jokingly noting, “I’ve never even been here.”
DeVito, the veteran actor of the group, revealed that he had previously received a nomination and subsequent win for his role in the 1978 show “Taxi,” not for “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” This prompted Olson’s dismayed reaction, highlighting the show’s 16 seasons without a single Emmy nomination.
Fans also took to social media to voice their support for the cast’s long overdue recognition. One user expressed their excitement, writing, “I can’t believe the cast of ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ is actually at the Emmys like it’s about time.” Another user called out the Television Academy for not acknowledging the show despite its comedic acclaim.
The surprise appearance of the cast at the 2024 Emmy Awards garnered attention and sparked a conversation about the show’s lack of recognition throughout its 16-season run. Despite the absence of nominations, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” continues to thrive and entertain viewers, cementing its status as a fan-favorite comedy.
As the show heads into its 17th season, fans eagerly await the return of the cast and hope that their Emmy appearance marks the beginning of a new era of recognition for the beloved series.