JD Harmeyer Helps Direct an Episode of ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’
Check out the behind-the-scenes footage of the Stern Show staffer working on the FXX comedy series
January 22, 2015JD Harmeyer’s TV directorial debut premiered the other night – the Stern Show staffer helped create an episode of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” titled “The Gang Group Dates.” Check out some behind-the-scenes footage (courtesy of FXX) of JD on the set of the long-running comedy series (above) and see more photos from his big day (below).
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JD arrives in Hollywood! Here he is on the Fox set taking in a New York City street scene.
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JD’s first stop before hitting the set was visiting the Production Office. Yes, that’s an official Always Sunny hat he’s sporting.
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Off to the set! Here JD is with show director Richie Keen.
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JD on the set of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” for his first official day as director. Check out the “director’s headphones” on his head.
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Hey look! Gary “Baba Booey” Dell’Abate came for a visit.
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JD visits the prop closet. Here he is with the cock rings and leashes that will be used in the scene he’s directing.
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JD enjoying the craft service table.
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JD in his directing suit with the 1st Assistant Director of the show Mike Risoli.
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JD getting mic’ed up on set so we can catch all the action!
(Pic by Patrick McElhenney, courtesy of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” on FXX)
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JD takes in his scene
(Pic by Patrick McElhenney, courtesy of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” on FXX)
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JD directs series star Rob McElhenney
(Pic by Patrick McElhenney, courtesy of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” on FXX)
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JD directing!
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He’s happy with what he sees!
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JD – Cheesy, Da Bad Ass and now, television director!