Becky Mann

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Becky Mann is a television producer and screenplay writer, best known for her role as a writer in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and producer of Rules of Engagement .

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Mann was first hired as a writer by Victor Fresco to write several episodes for his show Better Off Ted , writing two episodes before the show was canceled by ABC in 2010. Her work on the show created the opportunity to write for such shows as Notes from the Underbelly , It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Rules of Engagement .

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Mann was hired by FX as a writer during the show's fifth season. Her work comprised episodes including "The Gang Exploits the Mortgage Crisis", "Mac Fights Gay Marriage", and "Dee Gives Birth".


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