Louis C.K., creator of the cult movie Pootie Tang, and a former writer for both David Letterman and Chris Rock, is one of my favorite comedians, though the television medium is not the best place to see his act. When I heard scuttlebutt that he was developing a sitcom based on his experience as a father, I immediately groaned and thought there was no way his irreverent, subversive humor was going to work on a network sitcom. But then, the sky opened up, a light shone down, and a heavenly voice said to me: "Fear not, Alan, for Louis C.K.'s sitcom will be done live, and on HBO." After explaining to God that my name was Adam and not Alan, I began to dance for joy. Look for the show to air in January. The project has no title yet, but I'll keep an eye out for you.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
8-18-2005 @ 10:28PM
C.K. Sample, III said...
I resent Louie C.K. for using my first name for his last name, but he's really funny, so I guess it's okay.
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8-22-2005 @ 5:59PM
Louis C.K. said...
hello. Thanks for being excited about my show. We are now in pre-production and we start shooting in September. We are making 12 episodes plus the pilot makes 13 which will start airing, (i'm told) in january.
The show now has an official title which is Lucky Louie.
regards,
Louis C.K.
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8-31-2005 @ 10:26PM
Dylan said...
Louis CK is by far the funniest and most honest comic out there today. Everything he says you do or feel inside and i cant wait for his show with limitless of HBO.
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