Louie (2010 — 2015)
The show Louie (2010–2015), based loosely on comedian Louis C.K.’s own life, showcases both his onstage stand-up routine and his personal life as a divorced father of two daughters. Each episode follows either two distinct storylines or one longer narrative made up of connected shorter pieces, all centered around the character of Louie. C.K. himself is the star of the show and appears in every episode. Unlike traditional shows, Louie does not have a regular cast, but instead features various guest appearances from fellow comedians and actors. Given its setting in New York City’s comedy scene, Louie’s social circle mainly consists of other comedians and notable figures from the industry.
The show, created by Louis C.K., revolves around a stand-up comedian who primarily performs late night shows at small venues. He is a single father raising his two school-aged daughters. Each episode follows events from his everyday life and includes clips of his stand-up routine. C.K. is the sole regular cast member, and even his daughters are played by different actors. The humor in the show is often sexual, racist, and sprinkled with profanity. C.K. has complete creative control over each episode, resulting in a lack of boundaries as topics range from picking up his kids to experimenting with drugs at his neighbor’s house. His real-life experiences heavily influence his stand-up routines, which may not directly relate to the theme of each episode.
Date of download: 2015-11-11T17:22:34+00:00
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The show Louie (2010–2015), based loosely on comedian Louis C.K.’s own life, showcases both his onstage stand-up routine and his personal life as a divorced father of two daughters. Each episode follows either two distinct storylines or one longer narrative made up of connected shorter pieces, all centered around the character of Louie. C.K. himself is the star of the show and appears in every episode. Unlike traditional shows, Louie does not have a regular cast, but instead features various guest appearances from fellow comedians and actors. Given its setting in New York City’s comedy scene, Louie’s social circle mainly consists of other comedians and notable figures from the industry.
The show, created by Louis C.K., revolves around a stand-up comedian who primarily performs late night shows at small venues. He is a single father raising his two school-aged daughters. Each episode follows events from his everyday life and includes clips of his stand-up routine. C.K. is the sole regular cast member, and even his daughters are played by different actors. The humor in the show is often sexual, racist, and sprinkled with profanity. C.K. has complete creative control over each episode, resulting in a lack of boundaries as topics range from picking up his kids to experimenting with drugs at his neighbor’s house. His real-life experiences heavily influence his stand-up routines, which may not directly relate to the theme of each episode.
