Lucky Louie
| Television series | |
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| Original title | Lucky Louie |
| Country of production | United States |
| original language | English |
| year | 2006 |
| length | 30 minutes |
| Episodes | 13 in 1 season |
| genre | Sitcom |
| idea | Louis CK |
| production | Leo Clarke |
| music | Mark Rivers |
| First broadcast | June 11, 2006 (USA) on HBO |
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Lucky Louie is an American sitcom developed by Louis CK . Although 13 episodes were produced for the first season, only 12 of them aired on the cable network HBO in the summer of 2006 . In addition to the creator, writer and producer, Louis CK was also the main actor of the series, in the role of Louie, a part-time mechanic.
action
The series revolves around the life of Louie, who lives with his wife Kim - a nurse - and their four-year-old daughter Lucy. The series was recorded live in front of a studio audience.
background
HBO ordered 12 episodes of the series, which aired in the summer of 2006. In September 2006, HBO announced the discontinuation of the series.
At first glance, Lucky Louie is a classic sitcom, inspired by the Norman Lear series . Like many classic sitcoms, the series tells the life of a simple working class family. Louis CK made a conscious decision to keep the set of his show simple and spartan. Issues related to sex and racism are addressed, among other things. In addition, some vulgar language is used.
HBO released the series on DVD on January 30, 2007. The DVD contains the unaired 13th episode as well as commentaries and a view of the recording set for an episode.
Individual evidence
Web links
- Lucky Louie in the Internet Movie Database (English)
- Lucky Louie at TV.com