Things To Do in Philadelphia This Weekend: March 7-March 9

This weekend in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers a blend of vibrant cultural experiences, from the world-renowned PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, which showcases breathtaking floral and landscape designs, to Jamie Lissow's stand-up comedy performances. If you're a ballet lover, you can catch "Swan Lake" at the Philadelphia Ballet, while you can cheer on the Flyers if you're a sports fan. With various activities, including interactive events and performances, there are many things to do in Philadelphia, the City of Brotherly Love, this weekend.

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation's largest horticultural event, featuring incredible floral and landscape exhibits by world-renowned designers. You can enjoy early morning tours, interactive activities, and educational opportunities, all while shopping for unique plants and gifts. Special events throughout the week include Butterflies Live!, Artisan Row, and Potting Parties. With opportunities for beginners and experts to increase their gardening knowledge, it's a must-visit if you're a garden enthusiast. 

Jamie Lissow, actor, comedian, and writer is a regular guest on Fox's "Gutfeld!" and is known for his starring role in Netflix's "Real Rob." He has appeared on "The Tonight Show," "Last Comic Standing," and in his Comedy Central and Dry Bar Comedy specials. Lissow co-wrote and co-produced "Daddy Daughter Trip," starring alongside John Cleese and Rob Schneider. He's also working on "The Animal 2" for Fox/Tubi while headlining stand-up shows nationwide.

Choreographed by Angel Corella, "Swan Lake" returns to the Academy of Music stage. It tells the tale of Prince Siegfried, Odette, and a sorcerer who binds their love. Set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score, the ballet explores longing, forgiveness, and love. The production features haze and strobe lighting for dramatic effect.

This weekend in Philadelphia offers music, sports, and theater for all interests. Whether you're ready for an intense concert, an exciting hockey match, or a unique interactive theater experience, there's something for everyone.

Who are the five funniest sitcom characters of all time? There are a lot to choose from, but for the sake of this list, we're sticking with five. Who are you picking?

Understandably, everyone will have their own list of the funniest sitcom characters of all time. We all find different things funny and can relate to different characters and the wild situations they find themselves in. However, I'm sure there are many that we can all agree on.

Just like we all find different things, people, and situations funny--we probably all watch different shows. If you have an older sibling, they might have a different list than you because they grew up watching different sitcoms. I'm sure our parents would have different people on their lists that wouldn't make it onto ours.

Usually, I like to consider the greater population when making these best of lists. I don't want it to be characters or shows that I consider to be the best of all time; I want it to apply to everyone. However, this time around, I'm mixing it up. I'm not stating these are the funniest sitcom characters ever; I'm just saying that these are the five I would put on my list. If you disagree, you're more than welcome to reach out and let me know your feelings. I can be found at @CortFreeman on Twitter (er, X, whatever).

I'm certain that at least one of these characters will make your list. Some of these cannot be argued and are solidified as one of the funniest sitcom characters ever. Others are definitely up for debate and you might be surprised to see them on the list. Spoiler Alert: you might disagree with number 5 but I stand by him being one of the greatest TV characters ever. I wish we were given more of him.

Before we get to the list, I should highlight some honorable mentions. I'm a huge fan of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia, but it's one of those shows where all of the characters are equally funny. I don't know if I could choose who's funnier: Charlie, Dennis, Frank, Mac, or Dee? You can't pick one! Likewise, I'm a huge fan of Modern Family but even Phil Dunphy couldn't rise above and make the final five. Characters from Parks & Rec, Arrested Development, and 30 Rock also were considered but ended up on the cutting room floor.

Now, let's get to the list! Are these the five funniest sitcom characters of all-time?

https://youtu.be/jVJ7Vs3Y10w?si=mpq93-S7TxXYXNdX You had to have seen this coming. I don't think George Costanza is one of the funniest sitcom character of all-time, I think he is the funniest. How he reacts in the situations he finds himself in is nothing short of gold. It's not always the best decision, but it always leads to more problems--which is hilarious. No character can compete with George.

https://youtu.be/IBJJrZ5LAVQ?si=VkVMo_vqEdJ5RUfJ Don't think Michael Scott belongs on the list? Just check out the episodes and seasons without him on The Office. You'll change your mind pretty fast. He carried the show and we've never seen a character quite like him. How he straddles that fine line between being likable and unlikable is beyond me. He tried hard and wanted to be liked, and that might have been his biggest flaw.

Is having Larry David on the list like having George Constanza on it twice? Probably. However, it's deserved. If you weren't aware, the character of George on Seinfeld was based on Larry David. Some of the things that happened to George even happened to Larry in real life! The main difference, I believe, is that George wants to be accepted into society and Larry wants to shun it. Long live Larry!

My friends say I'm a Ross, but I still have to acknowledge that Joey is one of the funniest sitcom characters ever. Sure, his solo spin-off flopped. However, that's not on the character! He did all he could. Watching Joey try and fail as an actor was always hilarious. As they say in the South, "bless his heart." If Joey was in the scene, you could be confident that a laugh was coming. Yes, Chandler was "the funny one" in their group of friends but Joey was the funniest to the audience.

https://youtu.be/imf0cd7Pnj4?si=PLersE70RNP74C86 This one might come as a surprise, but I absolutely stand by it. T.J. Miller's performance as Erlich Bachman will go down as one of the best ever. Nobody else could have done what Miller did in that role. I strongly believe he will go down as one of the best TV characters ever. His back and forth with Jiang-Yang is great every time. The show was different once he left and I will forever be left wondering what could have been.

I understand that Elrich might not be as familiar of a character compared to others on the list, so allow me to take a second to introduce him. Essentially, he's everything wrong with people in Tech. He's brash, obnoxious, and thinks he's above everyone when in reality--he's not what he thinks he is. He likens himself to Steve Jobs and visionaries, but probably skews closer to the people these icons knew and left behind years ago. Erlich had one good idea that he scored a lot of cash with, and now he thinks that he's elevated to a new level. However, he's kind of like the Quarterback in High School who's still talking about it 15 years after graduating. While I would never want to be friends with Erlich, I greatly enjoyed watching him. If you haven't watched the show, you can stream it on Max. It's well worth your time.