Rate Lucky Louie

[iNFaMousToM]

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[NoFilterPaul]

Do yourself a favor and watch the version on HBO or the DVD... it is much better quality, and has a few editing improvements - including a whole new title sequence

[Ballbuster1]

Do yourself a favor and watch the version on HBO or the DVD... it is much better quality, and has a few editing improvements - including a whole new title sequence
I'm waiting for the actual show to be on HBO tonight before I make
any comments on it. I prefer to see the final product and on an full
television screen rather than trying to make a decision from some
clips taken off the net and viewed on a laptop.

[Shaggz]

I'm waiting for the actual show to be on HBO tonight before I make
any comments on it. I prefer to see the final product and on an full
television screen rather than trying to make a decision from some
clips taken off the net and viewed on a laptop.
Me too.
But if I miss tonight's episode I deserve to be shot,

[GorilaBoyNorton]

im going to have to hit up torrent sites for lucky louie and tourgasm...sorry Jim and Bob

but i will buy them when they are released on DVD

[Abysmul]

Me too.
But if I miss tonight's episode I deserve to be shot,
Thats why you need DVR my nigga!

[Flush.Buy.Fuck]

I thought the previews looked bad, but I went in with an open mind. And I was wrong, this show is so much worse than I thought it would be. Just my opinion. I have many reasons why, but I dont think I need to explain, it is pretty obvious. This is an odd situation for me as little Jimmy is my hero, and I wanted it to be great as much as anyone else, but I have to be honest.

[AlSwearengen]

I thought the previews looked bad, but I went in with an open mind. And I was wrong, this show is so much worse than I thought it would be. Just my opinion. I have many reasons why, but I dont think I need to explain, it is pretty obvious. This is an odd situation for me as little Jimmy is my hero, and I wanted it to be great as much as anyone else, but I have to be honest.
I want you to explain yourself, DAMNIT!!!:icon_evil

[BigFeet]

I have many reasons why, but I dont think I need to explain, it is pretty obvious.

If your not prepaired to explain, then why post??????????????:nuts:

[Flush.Buy.Fuck]

I want you to explain yourself, DAMNIT!!!:icon_evil
Sure. Here are my problems with it, some may think that some of these are not a big deal, but I feel they are all worth mentioning. First off, I did not laugh at all, a few smiles though just seeing Jimmy. I think a few scenes were ok, but some scenes were just awful. I don't think it is much different than your everyday sitcom. Also, the acting was pretty bad. Ironically, the hands question Jimmy always asks might need to be asked by Louis CK (watch the B-day scene). Also, the little girl is cute, but there is nothing worse than the little kid in the sitcom, really annoying stuff there. There was more than one pot/getting high joke, enough said there. Alot of the comedy was really forced, and I was honestly just expecting more. Another thing, the interaction between Louis and his wife is the worst part. I just don't think that the relationship comedy is funny on any level, unless you are Patrice Oneal. It never works in a sitcom, it reminded me alot of King of Queens, yuck.
I will discuss some moments more specifically after you see the episode. On the up side, Jimmy's character was actually the best part though. Still, it is difficult watching him in a scripted role. Let me know what you think, I am still willing to give it a few more episodes.

[NortonsGravyLeg]

I thought it was pretty good. I was surprised how much I liked Jimmy's character, I laughed my ass off. I know Jimmy is phenominal on radio and in the clubs but I didn't know how well that would translate on to TV. I liked the show, I thought Jimmy was great and I would watch the rest of the season if I had HBO, but alas I am poor.

[Flush.Buy.Fuck]

If your not prepaired to explain, then why post??????????????:nuts:

I was prepared to explain. There are 3 reasons why I did not explain in the first post, when asked to later I did not have a problem doing so.
First Reason- I thought it would be pretty obvious once people saw the show.
Second reason- I lot of people have not seen the show and I did not want throw in spoilers.
Third reason- I knew people were going to be upset on here, so I figured it might be better just to throw up a quick, general post, as more writing would just upset people more.
It's really an awkward thing, because as an O&A fan, we listen to them rip into shows exactly like this all the time, and we laugh at it. But now that it is one of our own, what are we supposed to do? I am not trying to start anything, and if I did I apoligize.

[Little Chuckie]

I'm not expecting too much, expecting a perfect show will only lead to disappointment; It often takes two seasons before a show really takes off; Wasn't Sienfield close to being canceled after the first season?

We just need to remember one thing; this is not Jimmy's show - he is just one small character and if the show isn't that good he can't save it no matter how funny he is.

At the very worst, I hope it just gets more people to look at him in a better light and open more doors for him - But I got my fingers crossed that it is going to be a huge hit as how many bad shows has HBO produced?

Good Luck Jimmy, I actually rented a hotel room for a small viewing party for tonight.

[barjockey]

Good Luck Lil' Jimmy. http://static.flickr.com/9/75897202_f1abd7764e_m.jpg

[Exanimate]

I think that you have to take into consideration that this is the very first episode. It may take a few shows to get rolling.

[Hardcore Pride]

I thought the pilot dvd was very very funny. I can see this being a show to look forward to every week. I also think Jimmy does a great job.

[Niwot's Curse]

I think the show was so-so but Jimmy was great. Def. the best part of the show. oh, and the wife! hot

[Spadanko]

I liked it a lot.. i thought it was well done. the interaction between Louie and Walter is good stuff. i laughed a lot. Jimmy was fantastic.. i think for a pilot it was great and Jimmy has a hit on his hands

[Mike]

I thought it was hilarious. The critic that said the jokes were "softball" jokes that he's seen a bunch of times is an idiot.

The Production is weird though, it feels real low budget.

[Ballbuster1]

I liked it. It was a little rough, but it was the 1st episode so that's to
be expected of it. It definately has potential. Good luck, Jimmy!

[MonsterRain]

I got a few chuckles out of it. Kinda funny, not really groundbreaking; basically king of queens uncensored as another poster noted.

Jimmy was, well, Jimmy. No wonder they picked him for his role- its the same material he does during his standup and on O&A. It will be interesting to see how they develop his character.

What is going to annoy me is the jimmy pole-smoking that is going to ensue on this board and the show like it was the second coming of citizen kane. Can anyone related to the show do anything that people say 'meh' to? I mean honestly, the boys could have someone as shitty as margaret cho on and talk up her standup and people would be calling in raving about how funny she is.

[DanaReevesLungs]

Good Luck Jimmy, I actually rented a hotel room for a small viewing party for tonight.


I hope you get your money back from Louis C.K.

[BigBuffaloFan]

That was really really bad. Jimmy was they only thing to make me chuckle. I will still give it a chance. They need a lot of improvement. Like more Jimmy. He probably got most of the veiwers.

[muffin]

Jimmy was outstanding in his 5 seconds tonight. I'm sure that he'll get more screen time. If it's around

[Grace]

The way I look at it, that was the pilot episode, which means they didn't even know if there would even be a second. Jimmy asked everyone to give it a few episodes, you can see it has promise.

[doomwarfare]

I thought it was great. Laughed quite a bit and will most likely go full term, unless the funny suddenly evaporates. Jimmy's delivery and rhythm mirrored his on stage/show persona, right down to some of his lines. I could definitely understand why folks may not dig it, but it worked for me. Predictable at times, sure, but what isn't when it comes to a sitcom. Only so many twists to pull out. I wouldn't have tuned in if not for our hero, but I am glad I did. Not a big TV guy, but I like to support the team.

Would they destroy it on the show if there wasn't ties? I would guess that the kid would be slaughtered immediately. But the language would definitely survive a pasting.

As the Pilot episode, I do not think it needs any disclaimers. It works already.
And the animated Jimmy during the opening credits was delightful.

Not kissing ass, just being honest. Shouldn't seem too hard to believe
on a board for fans of the show and it's relatives.

[Smelly]

Yeah. Come on fellas. Give it a shot.

[BigFeet]

I liked it. I agree the acting was a little forced, but I like the concept. A traditional but dirty sitcom. I give the pilot a 3 out of 5.

[chili chest]

I felt as is I were watching "All in the Family" 2006.
Nice idea, keeping in mind this was the pilot episode.
For some reason the shitty lighting added to the overall feeling...
I'll be watching :hb:

[Flush.Buy.Fuck]

You guys are right about it taking a season or two to get going, I will stick around that long just to see Jimmy anyways. I would like to see the show evolve into every time the wife talks, give her a closed hand. And everytime the little girl talks, send her to R. Kelly's. Other than that, I never want to see those two again.

[awfulass]

RAMOOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEE tell FLUSH.BY.FUCK HES SUX BIG FAT JUICEY COCK FROM MORNING TILL EVENING:fight6:

[Flush.Buy.Fuck]

RAMOOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEE tell FLUSH.BY.FUCK HES SUX BIG FAT JUICEY COCK FROM MORNING TILL EVENING:fight6:

I see why you liked the pilot, you are really funny too. I bet you liked it when Louie was eating the cake and his wife threw it away, then he took a bite from the trash. That part was hilarious, you are right, I really deserve to be Ramoned for honestly saying what I thought of the show in a thread titled, "Rate Lucky Louie." Leave the Ramones to Jimmy.

[Puddle O AIDs]

RAMOOOOOOONNNNNNNEEEEE tell FLUSH.BY.FUCK HES SUX BIG FAT JUICEY COCK FROM MORNING TILL EVENING:fight6:

Dude, lay low on the the member bashing sir, im glad you enjoyed drinking the lucky louie kool aid, i did not. To all who like the show for reasons other than O&A plugging it, cool. But see the show before you hail it as the biggest thing ever. I saw the first episode and largely didn't like it. I agree with Flush Buy Fuck, only a few good lines packed in with mediocre predictable comedy....jus sayin...

[ChewDown]

This show will be a hit, because we will all watch it and make it a hit ... for Little Jimmy. We will suffer through watching the wives bad acting just for the few minutes we see of Jimmy.

I dont want to hear Jimmy disappointed. So let all just love it, and make our friends watch it too.

[supertool]

A large part of the show seemed like the sort of thing that Than would round up for O&A to riff on during their "What the fuck is so funny about this" bit that they do on sitcoms. However, the laughs did start to build towards the end of the episode. The interaction with the black family is pretty funny. Jimmy was good, not hilarious, but to be fair he is barely in this first episode. His character, like the whole show, has a lot of potential. Probably too early to judge, but my opinion is that as we spend more time with these characters they will become a lot funnier.
Jesus, I fucking stink as a critic

[Herbie Robinson]

I love jimmy but I think this show tanked, a few laughs, bad acting and the show was not filmed well

I'm going keep watching for jimmy but the show is not what i thought

[Mud Duck]

If anyone's seen Louis CK live recently, you'd notice at least 50% of the pilot episode was his standup act.

[Abysmul]

Alas, I too was disapointed. I watched it wanting to love it, I even got a few non O&A fans to watch, hoping I could spread the virus that way, but I was thoroughly dissapointed. The best line in the show, and the only one that even made me chuckle, was the one where Jimmy was talking about Louis C.K.'s freckled cock. I will keep watching though, and I hope to god they all aren't as embarrasing as this one was. Also, I bet this board is going to get hammered by the show for being so "negative" tomorow, and that sjust a shame.


5 out of 10- giving 2 points in the hope that it will get better, and that this is just a pilot

[Cunt Tree]

Well, I really didn't like it. I thought the jokes were forced like in other sitcoms, the acting was poor and it was predictable. Plus, the audience laughing really turned me off. The only time I really laughed was when he told his wife's ass that they couldn't afford it. Actually, to tell you the truth, I thought Jimmy was the best part of the show. I love the boys and think Norton is great; but, I did not like this episode. I'd give it a 3.5 out of 10.

[Smokezilla]

Just finished watching the replay. Not bad for a first show. I see where there's serious potential for plotlines. The racial tension bit that ran through the show was pretty funny as most white people can relate to that stuff. I'm still out on Jimmy's character, not because I didn't find him funny, but because I just didn't see enough of the guy. I did like the fact he was a weed dealer. That was an odd twist on the sitcom thing.

All in all: I think Lucky Louie will be around for a couple of seasons. If they can get the flow of the show going just a little better, it'll ROCK!!!

I loved the line about her pussy being the cavern of financial ruin. It was GOLD!!!:icon_lol:

[Warpath]

I have a question for the posters who didn't particularly like the show tonight. What sitcom in the last...let's say 20 years, has really made you laugh, where you really went, ``This is some great shit.'' For me, it's Seinfeld, and that's it. Pretty much everything else has been complete garbage. So while I didn't think the pilot was the greatest 30 minutes of television in history, it did make me laugh out loud a few times (el oh el!) and that's more than I can say about 95 percent of the ``comedies'' I've watched. I'll keep watching...

[Abysmul]

I have a question for the posters who didn't particularly like the show tonight. What sitcom in the last...let's say 20 years, has really made you laugh, where you really went, ``This is some great shit.'' For me, it's Seinfeld, and that's it. Pretty much everything else has been complete garbage. So while I didn't think the pilot was the greatest 30 minutes of television in history, it did make me laugh out loud a few times (el oh el!) and that's more than I can say about 95 percent of the ``comedies'' I've watched. I'll keep watching...
None- Sitcoms in general suck, in my humble opinion, but this was supposed to be better than that. i forgot what the tagline was, something about breaking the rules of a conventional sitcom?

[LiddyRules]

I was actually impressed with it though I didn't think it was the funniest thing ever. I actually didn't begin to appreciate it until I started to think about it a little after. Clearly there are some kinks that need to be worked out but all sitcoms do and pilots often suck but even without Jimmy I see potential in it. Honestly, I thought the funniest parts were with the black neighbors though loved Jimmy as well and thought the Cheap sets were an excellent touch adding to the depressing feel shows like this, Honeymooners and All in the Family had. Despite the fact it needs some work, I, and I'd feel this even without Jimmy, think there's an actual brilliance in it working as part satire and part homage to those earlier shows that didn't feel the need to pretty up depressive living.

[Warpath]

Expectations can be killer. Did HBO overhype the show a little, and raise expectations too high? Maybe. MAYBE. I'm not sure. It's only been one episode. But I kept an open mind about it, and didn't go into it EXPECTING to see The Greatest Comedy Of All Time. I had an interest in it, because of our little tranny-loving friend, but I didn't have huge expectations, so I came away mostly pleased. What's cool is that so many people say they will keep giving it a chance because of Jimmy.

[hillarythegreat]

I seriously laughed several times during the show! I enjoyed it and I can't wait for the next one.

MY DVR shut off as soon as they went in the closet at the end, did I miss anything else or should I watch it again tomorrow?

[Warpath]

MY DVR shut off as soon as they went in the closet at the end, did I miss anything else or should I watch it again tomorrow?
It cut to credits when they went in the closet. Only thing you missed was a quick preview for next week.

[doper]

I liked it, the acting is rough but it was the first episode so hopefully it will get better. I liked Jimmy's part, I liked the fact he's a dealer. I hope the show does well and Jimmy gets huge.

[Deadbent]

If anyone's seen Louis CK live recently, you'd notice at least 50% of the pilot episode was his standup act.

yeah, right?
I thought it was feeling like I'd seen it somewhere before.
(possibly his HBO one night stand last year)

However, the shows just fine and worth watching, imo.
Had a bunch of people over to catch jimmy. Everyone seemed to dig it.
Jim was good and looked proper. It was more-gooder, too.. because his
acting skills can be compared to that of a tampon you'd find floating in a portajohn. (and I mean that in the best way imaginable)
The character development should be cool to see. The show has some decent supporting roles.
The black dude has a great angle. So does his mufflershop buddy.
There were some GREAT one-liners too.

"I'm gonna fuck your tits off."

[Dopie Opie]

I will watch it to support Lil Jimmy, but I was very disappointed. The first scene with the kdis b-day party seemed like an SNL skit.

That being said it was a pilot and it needs some time to grow some legs.

Here's hoping for the best.

[opie's rage]

i saw the show on paltalk (thanks happytypinggirl) and was disappointed. i understand that this was the pilot and if you go back and look at most pilots - they suck. But the lighting, the bad acting and the annoying kid were really bad.
i know i sound like a nuthugger but lil jimmy was the best part of the show and he was only on for 5 seconds.
overall, the show was just too depressing to be funny. sometimes misery just aint funny

[dodisman]

I thought the pacing of the show was poor. It just didn't have timing and flow. There were definately some lines that were solid but overall it just felt like a series of disjointed scenes. The acting was pretty poor and I think the videotape /lighting look of it adds to that. I posted this earlier in some other thread but I felt some of the language between Louis and his wife was just too forced with foul language...And I obviously could care less about language in general but on a show like that its about believability and for me I couldn't buy into them using such over the top language...Swearing for the sake of it to me just reeks of poor writing....Only one episode so maybe it will grow on me but it fell short of my expectations...The show although 'groundbreaking' for its throwback feel, is going to have trouble i think pulling in an audience that these days is used to a slick type of show...Bumping it next to Entourage as a lead-in might seem to make sense but the contrast from that type of "new style" show to the old-school look/feel of "Lucky Louis" is awkward...Good luck to you Jimmy...Hope this show doesn't crash and burn...

[bayzbol44]

3 out of 5. It was okay. I laughed more than I expected. I am sure it will get better.

[dg124]

I was not too impressed but I figure I'll give it a few more weeks. Jimmy was the best part though

[iNFaMousToM]

Okay a couple of points here.

1) I laughed a couple of times, even though all of those times were one of Jimmy's lines. I also laughed pretty hard when Louie told his daughter he didn't pay attention cuz he was high.

2) The masturbation in the closet and the race thing I thought brought the show down a lot.

3) Remember this..sit-coms blow the last good sit-com was Seinfeld. Now remember how many times you laughed at any one Seinfeld episode (not high). I laughed probably 3 to 4 times on a good episode...Lucky Louie surpassed that..

4) I thought Jimmy was fucking hilarious by far the best scene in the first episode. Did anyone notice Jimmy's acting job when he wasn't talking? Cringe Television. I laughed so hard when he told that kid to meet him in the bathroom cuz I'm thinking of Jim Norton from the Opie and Anthony Show. But then I guess Rich is a drug dealer..Seriously in my basement watching it and I literally say "What the fuck...How gay!"

5) Lucky Louie making the best out of a gay format.

[Three Hole Puncher]

Disappointment.

It was fun seeing l'il Jim, but let's face facts, Jimmy acts like old people fuck. It's just uncomfortable to watch. The ironic part is that Jimmy isn't even acting, he's basically playing himself, a dispicable mess, and he's having trouble selling even that.

The premise is sorta cool. They're going for a Honeymooners type of thing... bare bones sets, live audience, showcasing the actors rather than the usual Hollywood fluff, etc... but it's just not working.

It seems to me that if I didn't know who Jimmy was, I'd probably be asking myself why an obvious rank amateur without even a highschool drama club level of acting ability was cast for this part.

[Evil Dr Wingnut]

Giving a nine year old a handgun for her birthday absolutely cracked me up. There was a lot of good stuff in there; eating the cake out of the garbage; the black Barbie; jacking off in the broom closet.

One of the best lines was ruined by the argument with the critic though. "Your pussy is a chamber of financial ruin." was spoiled for me, but everyone else in the room got a good laugh from it.

[TJLamb0518]

There were some funny bits and solid lines, but overall it felt uncomfortable. The wife (as others have pointed out) acts awkwardly and the kid looking off to the sidelines for cues (or acknowledging the audience, I couldn't tell) was almost painful.

Jimmy was as good as could be expected for most comedians-cum-actors that are in their first series role in their first episode. I fully expect it will get better as time goes on.

My biggest concern and the thing I think will be a problem for a nationwide episode...the forced language. I'm kind of afraid the writers have confused funny with vulgar. And I know "shock value" has a negative connotation around the boys, but there were time IMO that the lines were written to SHOCK, not get a laugh.

Plus, the opening graphics....ick.

BUT, having said all that, I will give it another couple of weeks to get better and mature.

[Shane1V]

I'm waiting for the actual show to be on HBO tonight before I make
any comments on it. I prefer to see the final product and on an full
television screen rather than trying to make a decision from some
clips taken off the net and viewed on a laptop.


Same here.
I hope my TiVO worked!

[Badgun]

The way I look at it, that was the pilot episode, which means they didn't even know if there would even be a second. Jimmy asked everyone to give it a few episodes, you can see it has promise.

Can ya?

[lunchbox]

Being an O&A message board everyone expects it to be a huge Jimmy Love Fest. No matter how good or bad the show was. The best part is: Jimmy was actually hands down the best part of the show.

I didnt have high hopes for his acting ( considering he constantly bashes himself) but his was the most natural out of the entire cast. Its obvious that he is taking this series very seriously...I only wish the other cast members had at least taken the time to go to acting classes like Jimmy did.

Bra-fucking-vo Jimmy!

[Three Hole Puncher]

It's too bad that Lucky Louie had to follow Deadwood. The acting on Deadwood is nothing short of incredible. The scene of the meeting between Al (Ian McShane) and George Hearst (Gerald McRaney) was classic, and then you've got the Lucky Louie cast struggling to spit out dick jokes on cue.

Unfortunate.

[Demon Mayor]

Honestly, if Jimmy weren't in this show, I probably would not watch it again (if at all) and if it got better and a bit of a buzz, I'd give it a shot on DVD. I used to see Louis C.K. on Conan O'Brien's show in the mid-90s and I never thought he was funny.

I haven't watched a traditional sitcom since Seinfeld and the live audience/laugh track crap really bugs me. They laugh at everything and it diminishes the really funny lines when dumb, hacky shit (I'm looking at you, Laura Kightlinger) gets huge, distracting laughs. The show was basically an uncensored re-tred of "Married ... with Children" (another example of why I shouldn't go back and watch something that I liked when I was 13).

But, really, if you want to give a show a chance, it has to be a minimum of 5 shows. I trust Jimmy enough that I will do this and am looking forward to future episodes, because it can only get better.

I would say that this can't last much longer with HBO audiences judging it, but Arli$$ did last for a long time...

[Ben'shog'selbow]

Well, I am exactly opposite of most, I really wanted to hate this show, dont ask me why, I dont know, maybe I dont want to lose Jim on O&A, or maybe I hate to see others succeed because I am such a failure in life, I honesly don't know. With that said, I thought the show was good for a pilot and I think it will get better and I will be watching every week. Jimmy was funny, but he was the only laugh I had. My wife and I watched the show and we both had a few good laughs, good luck Jimmy, I think this is going to be your new coat tail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(Exclaimation points were deliberately overexaggerated in hopes that jimmy would read this)

[TJLamb0518]

Well, I am exactly opposite of most, I really wanted to hate this show, dont ask me why, I dont know, maybe I dont want to lose Jim on O&A, or maybe I hate to see others succeed because I am such a failure in life, I honesly don't know. With that said, I thought the show was good for a pilot and I think it will get better and I will be watching every week. Jimmy was funny, but he was the only laugh I had. My wife and I watched the show and we both had a few good laughs, good luck Jimmy, I think this is going to be your new coat tail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(Exclaimation points were deliberately overexaggerated in hopes that jimmy would read this)


Whore.

[Shane1V]

I will watch it later today. Maybe I'll make popcorn!!

I hope it kicks ass, but I will give it time to develop if it's not an immediate hom run. As many have said, Seinfeld was not it's best for some time & it became perhaps the best sitcom ever.
Give the show a chance. Give it some time.
And give Jimmy an Almond Joy...he doesn't feel good

[TJLamb0518]

Well, hom runs ARE hard to come by....

[ChesterTheDog]

I really liked it. When i watched it I could tell the best acting came from that wilford brimleyish fat guy who talked about his 3 marriages.

[Ponderous]

Lil Jimmy was awesome! His lines were funny and he looked like a real degenerate. It was perfect. As for the entire pogram, it's only the first episode so I'l reserver any real criticism until I've seen some more, but it was just okay in my book. Don't get me wrong, Jimmy was great, but I think he his way better than the show at this point. We'll see what happens in the coming week.

"I gotta go sell some weed."

[Arch Stanton]

Well, almost every bit they tried was predictable. The going in the closet thing wasn't and was great, both times. The neighbor thing almost took a complete shit except for the last scene they had and there was a good payoff there. Jimmy is himself, or the Jimmy we know which was a treat to see him be able to do that. Hopefully a sign of things to come for him and the big guy that Louie works with. He was really good in it. I enjoyed it but as far as it taking off with the general population it is gonna have to be moving a little faster, which I am sure it will. I will be tuning in.

[alexul]

HBO probably thought that taking a traditional sitcom and spicing it up with curses and sex would make a wonderful show. Similarly, Howard being able to curse and talk openly about sex on sirius doesn't make his show great.
I think it was a mess. The scene when they cashed their checks and faced debated having a child was depresing, and the lame joke about the anger boner and the closet-fuck did not turn it into funny.
Jimmy was fine, but I rather listen to him on the radio than suffer through this show. I may try another episode a few weeks from now, though.
This (before-audience-taped-sitcoms) is not what HBO is great at. They should not have tried without having a killer script/cast/director, etc. The last thing HBO needs is mediocre shows, because they look horrible embedded between great shows.

[dropdead]

i watched the show with a couple of non OnA fans and one other fan who caught the last 5 min. i had several good laughs, as did the rest of the people watching. yes - there was a bit of a rough feel to it, and yes - it is a sitcom, but it made me laugh more than any other non-standup show i've seen in a long time. i don't know how it will play out nationally, but i went into the show a little worried because of all the bad reviews and came away from it pleasantly surprised.

[ZeoVGM]

The show was hilarious. You people try so hard to nitpick. You already have something against sitcoms, that you forget they can actually be good.

They didn't swear just to swear. That's how people talk.

And to someone like alexul, the scene when they cashed their checks was SUPPOSED to be depressing.

4/5 for the first episode. I laughed outloud a couple times, and sorry people, but 90% of the time you don't laugh during any TV shows or movies, so a few laugh out louds is fine.

The cast was all good, especially for their first episode. Jimmy rocked.

Please just remember that it IS still a sitcom. But it's a sitcom that's actually based in reality.

[Bralio]

I'd have to agree with most in that it was moderately funny, and I think it'll get better over time.

The other agreement I'd have is that unfortunately, if I didn't know Jimmy, I'd probably not even give it another chance.. but hey - as everyone else has asserted, it's a pilot episode, so we'll leave the ol' Season Pass on the Tivo, and see how it comes out.

:idontknow

[TheJew]

i think the show in general was above average. one thing jim did not mention was that jerry minor was in it; and i think he's a pretty funny guy. the only two complaints i have about the show are: 1, it does not seem like a marriage between louie and his "wife" they seem to be friends with benefits (and a child) and 2, there are many forced awkward moments throughout the show (for example in the scene when louie was dumping the barbie dolls out the incinerator). additionally i think it's hilarious that jimmy plays the same gy he was 20 years ago (re: selling pot). all in all i think the show is well written and has a lot of potential to be a great show on hbo.

[TheJew]

It's too bad that Lucky Louie had to follow Deadwood.
it's unfortunate for you that you either a) can't read a tv guide or b) can't tell time. anyways; LUCKY LOUIE followed ENTOURAGE which followed DEADWOOD.


fyi.... deadwood (9-10pm); entourage (10-10:30pm); lucky louie (10:30-11pm); dane cook's tourgasm (11-11:35pm)

[Whois Isthis]

I have mixed feelings. Some parts had me sitting there laughing my balls off, others had me feeling awkward and dissapointed. I think there was alot of getting used to, alot of feeling out, both for the cast, writers and the viewers. The first half of the show had me trying to get a feel for the characters, the tone of the show, the set, etc.

I think it was a solid first episode, they are only going to get better as far as the acting (sub-par but consider some of the major characters are not seasoned actors, including the main character). Mike Hagerty has a great role and could end up my favorite character, I loved the "I'll punch her right in the face" line as well as his delivery.

The whole interaction with the black family was awkward and a bit forced but I think that is the feel that they are going for between the 2 families. If they are going to push the race envelope I hope they go balls out with it and not tiptoe with the subtle, cute racial humor. It seemed like they were holding back a bit on that subject. I like Walter, seems like there's some promise there.

I like the dialogue between Louie and his wife, Louie and his friends, it seems like the goofy way people are with their friends, husbands, wives when they are alone. The whole scene where Kim was trying to seduce Louie was really good, when they were in bed it was also very realistic. It had a "I've been there" feel to it for me. It's not your typical, predictable sitcom chatter. I did think they went for some easy laughs but it is a comedy and that is gonna happen.

All in all I was pleased, much more as the show went along. Once people get used to the low production value of the show and the quirkiness of the characters I think they will be happy with it. It had a early Mr. Show feel to it, you know it had something special and it might take a while get there. I hope it gets a chance to work out the kinks because it has alot of promise.

[Whois Isthis]

They didn't swear just to swear. That's how people talk.



I think that is a great point. It seemed forced because you arent used to it in these types of shows. I talk like that with my friends, my wife, my co-workers. I will say things for shock value just to see the reaction of them. I think that gives the show a true to life feel.

People used to complain about the language in the first season of Deadwood, now its probably most peoples favorite part of the show.

[Ben'shog'selbow]

Well, I am exactly opposite of most, I really wanted to hate this show, dont ask me why, I dont know, maybe I dont want to lose Jim on O&A, or maybe I hate to see others succeed because I am such a failure in life, I honesly don't know. With that said, I thought the show was good for a pilot and I think it will get better and I will be watching every week. Jimmy was funny, but he was the only laugh I had. My wife and I watched the show and we both had a few good laughs, good luck Jimmy, I think this is going to be your new coat tail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(Exclaimation points were deliberately overexaggerated in hopes that jimmy would read this)
I meant to say "He was NOT" the only laugh I had.

[delt75]

I thought it was OK. I never judge series off of the pilot episode. It takes at least 3-4 episodes for me to see if the show will improve or just stay where it's at. I thought there were some funny parts, and I'm very curious to see these characters grow. I thought Jimmy did a good job, but I couldn't stop looking at his hands and what he was doing with them.

[Hoo Hoo Howie]

There were definately some great laugh out loud moments. Mike Haggerty and Jimmy's characters are both creeps and really made me laugh my ass off. I think as the season goes on, this can only get funnier.


Here's E-Lo's review: "If it's funny, people will laugh"

[kid afrika]

I didn't think it was horrible, but I didn't think it was great either.

Basically, it seemed right about on par with every other sitcom that comes around and gets cancelled after about 6 episodes. It just doesn't have the right formula, IMO.

That said, I will watch a few more times to see if it gets better. But, I don't imagine that a larger degree of the public will do the same.

All in all, I don't see it going very far. But again, I've only seen the pilot and I may be pleasantly surprised by future episodes.

[D.H. Jenkins]

Wow. Some of you people are just overcritical asses.

The awkwardness between the Louie & Walter great, the cursing was completely natural (except for laura kightlinger - she always stinks) and the kid was as annoying as other people's kids always are. Sure, there are some things that probably need tweaking, but who cares? You think they aren't all smashing their own performances and working harder to fix things?

It's the story and the acting that counts - fuck the lighting and the 'cinematic feel, maaaaaaaan'. Pay attention to the people. It was realistic and genuinely funny - pilot or not.

People have gotten too used to the sauve, always-have-something-to-say typical sitcom douchebags. Normal people don't always have snappy comebacks, interesting days, expensive apartments & friends with wacky personalities who come skittering in their front door on one leg.

If you don't find it funny, then it's probably not for you. I don't mean don't watch it, I just mean you aren't in the demo they made the show for.

[sidisdead]

I got a few chuckles out of it. Kinda funny, not really groundbreaking; basically king of queens uncensored as another poster noted.

Jimmy was, well, Jimmy. No wonder they picked him for his role- its the same material he does during his standup and on O&A. It will be interesting to see how they develop his character.

What is going to annoy me is the jimmy pole-smoking that is going to ensue on this board and the show like it was the second coming of citizen kane. Can anyone related to the show do anything that people say 'meh' to? I mean honestly, the boys could have someone as shitty as margaret cho on and talk up her standup and people would be calling in raving about how funny she is.


You sir are an ass. If the show shucked plenty of people would say it. Didn't you see the people come out of the wood work when they went on CBS. Teh show was OK, I thought jimmy was great, and maybe should have his own show. He brings something different to TV. HBO could make a foutune with someone like him.

[novalia]

i love jimmy's character... and louie...
i love the black neighbor angle.
i love the wife's potty mouth.. "pole smoker"
i love the disheveled friend... and his wife..
i love the cheap sets.. it just cements the fact that the characters are the real story.

most of all i love that my wife cringes and probably wont watch it anymore..
i dont need dirty looks when i am relating to the guy on TV...

[BLACKIEhugeHANDS]

jimmy stole the show last night... i found myself "lol'ing." there were a lot more laughs than entourage had. in fact, i didn't even chuckle at that episode. i'll just take a 30 minute hbo break after deadwood and before lucky louie

[ADD Theater]

I thought it was average at best. Reasons:

- The acting was very inconsistent
- Some of the plots and transitions were very forced (Louie jumping in the closet to jerkoff)
- It looks like it was shot on videotape with a camera right out of Best Buy and the set was cheap. I didn't like the look of the show.


Jimmy was funny and there were a couple of other good scenes that made me chuckle. The other negative stuff seemed to overwhelm the few positive things.

I'm not sure why I should give it a pass because it's a pilot. I wouldn't do that with any other show.

My wife said afterwards, "That may have been the worst show I've ever seen. "

[zorro6204]

I haven't seen it yet, but I'll check it out tonight, because the avi file is up . . . in that certain place I can't mention, same place as OnA mp3's, thanks to yeoman work by Castellan, Pinchy, PrivateKane & TRW.

[alexul]

And to someone like alexul, the scene when they cashed their checks was SUPPOSED to be depressing.

I know it was meant to be depressing. That's exactly the point. It is comedy, and depressing parts should only be there to lead up to a joke or to be made fun of some way. (Unless of course it is a comedy with some deeper meaning and sprinkles a sadness)
In Seinfeld even death (which is considered pretty non-funny by many) could be presented as funny, not to mention other personal tradegies. That is why Seinfeld was a great comedy.

[domelogic]

i didnt like it but i will do the same thing i did with the o and a show. i will give it a month. i laughed a couple of times but most of the show was not funny. this can all change after a few episodes which is the reason i will give it a chance. most sitcoms start off slow and only after character development and fans knowing those characters do the truly funny(for everyone) shows happen.

[Gilligan]

Everybody quit comparing it to Seinfeld. This show is nothing like Seinfeld other than it has a real comedian (or more ;) ) in it.

Personally, I thought the show was mediocre. Jimmy's lines were good and made me laugh, but then again I'm a fan of Jimmy on O&A. His acting left a lot to be desired though. While all the other actors were talking in the scenes, his head was nodding like a little plastic doggie on a Mexican's dashboard, what's up with that?

I hope (as others have said around here) that the show gets better with time. I really want it to succeed. It has a lot of potential, it just seemed a little stilted to my eye. Maybe its because I haven't sat down to watch a sitcom in this format for at least 5 or 6 years.

[Stig]

Dammit! Why isn't Lucky Louie listed on HBO On Demand? I'm watching Tourgasm right now, but I WANT TO SEE THE FANCY MAN!

[robinquivers]

Dammit! Why isn't Lucky Louie listed on HBO On Demand? I'm watching Tourgasm right now, but I WANT TO SEE THE FANCY MAN!

No kidding, I got home and wanted to watch it again and it wasnt there. WTF. Every other HBO show is on there. I liked it and thats why I wanted to watch it again.

[george]

first show was OK. I can see it getting really good though.

I think Jimmy will add quite a bit if they give him more air.

I want to see Louie's wife's tits!!

[roystheman]

ouch, i was not impressed I will stick with it but it was kind of cringey...sorry jim love ya

[Schmed]

I also went in with an open mind and after the first 2 minutes I knew it was going to be disappointing. The why, why why ... annoyed the shit out of me. The only funny part was Jimmy's part. I got douche chills while watching it (because I forced my wife to watch it with me). I felt an obligation to Jimmy to like the show. I'll give it a second chance next week.

The season opener of Entourage was also lackluster. The acting was a bit weak and it was hard to believe that Mercedes Ruehl was Drama's mom (not old enough).

[BigBuffaloFan]

Louie should suck lil Jimmy off for getting people to stick with the show. Including me. I only have HBO for Lucky Louie.

I have never seen Louie CK before but I could tell he is acting out his comedy act and it does not translate that well on screen.

Listening to O&A and R&F I am looking for more clever laughs. The words Fuck, shit, cunt, and cock are not funny unless put into the correct context.

The previews don't show much promise for next week.

[Brezo]

i saw a taping of the final episode, and I recall it being funnier than the pilot. What people don't seem to understand is that Jimmy is a pretty minor character on the show. He gets a funny scene per episode, it is not "lucky Jimmy."

yes, most of the jokes in the pilot were from Louis CK's stand up act, but that will change as well.

[Clocktower]

I enjoyed the show. Couple of things that stood out:

1. first bit with the little girl
2. sight gag of Louie eating out of the garbarge can
3. black barbie
4. Jimmy, Mike and Louie's scene.

Critiques:

1. Overall awkwardness. Understandable on the pilot episode.
2. Delivery on some people's part. Overall good, but for example, you can hear stand-up delivery from Jimmy. That's totally understandable, since that's where Jimmy spend most of his time in front of an audience.

I'm looking forward to next week for sure. I think the show has potential and is in the best timeslot for a new show.

BTW - little jimmy could come out and do a vaudeville tumbling act, and I would still clap and cheer.

[mayor menino]

i just finished watching it and i thought it was very good. the acting is a little forced at times but that should change. if you watch the pilot of a lot of shows, you'll find the same thing. i laughed out loud about a dozen times, which i rarely do at conventional sitcoms. i think the show would be more effective if it was an hour. objectively, i give it a solid B. i'm looking forward to watching the characters and plot develop. can't wait to see more of our lil'guy.

[iNFaMousToM]

i watched the show with a couple of non OnA fans and one other fan who caught the last 5 min. i had several good laughs, as did the rest of the people watching. yes - there was a bit of a rough feel to it, and yes - it is a sitcom, but it made me laugh more than any other non-standup show i've seen in a long time. i don't know how it will play out nationally, but i went into the show a little worried because of all the bad reviews and came away from it pleasantly surprised.

EGG SACK-LY!

[La_Madusa]

I thought the show was pretty funny for it being "the first" episode.

Everyone is sitting down, contemplating whether it should be compared to Seinfeld or another genius show. In my opinion, the characters are awesome. I think Mike Hagerty is a cross between the late John Candy and John Ratzenberger (Cliff from Cheers). Really hilarious.

Its hard to get focused into the show when I love Jim Norton sooooo much. To see him act is like seeing somone in your family perform. You just want them to do gooder! Jimmy is just fuckin' funny as hell regardless of anything he's in and there is no way of putting him down. The scene with the guy meeting him in the bathroom...I really thought something else at first, hahahahaha!!!! (Did'ja? Really?)

[Hispandex]

I thought it was hilarious especially just being a pilot.
I got a little nervous when Jimmy told the kid to meet him in the bathroom though.

[mayor menino]

i never heard of louis ck before this. who is he?

[frago]

Didnt Like it.
Jimmy was great, I wish it was Lucky Jimmy instead.
I will keep watching and see if it gets any better

[BigDanNOLA]

I thought it was a good pilot. Many good shows have had crappy pilots. So I have nothing but great expectations for the show.

[ZeoVGM]

it does not seem like a marriage between louie and his "wife" they seem to be friends with benefits (and a child)

You just defined a marriage. Heh.

[PDOT]

The forced scenes make it more like a high school play than a sitcom. Also the audience needs to be silenced, i don't need to hear laughter after every little witty comment.But I think it gots potential, even the end of the piolt seemed more natural.

[marvin cumwell]

Thought it was pretty good, too bad lil Jimmy could not use his bathroom line it would have been great.

[qaylin]

after everything ive heard about jimmy being a horrible actor (from his own mouth), i was wayyyy fucking suprised how well he did. norton and hagerty were the highlight of episode one. i can't wait for the rest of the season.

[wes mantooth]

It's funny as hell. Louie's wife gave me boner.

[cigarsandscotch]

That was excellent for a pilot. I expect a lot from this show now. There were a lot of good lines andI like the way it was filmed too. It has a realistic look, as opposed to every other sitcom that painfully looks like it was shot on a set. The show should do well.

[chazmataz]

I judge a show if I laugh out loud. I did this all through the episode. It had the same awkward feel as the first seinfeld which wasn't near as funny as the first lucky louie.

[AlSwearengen]

Sure. Here are my problems with it, some may think that some of these are not a big deal, but I feel they are all worth mentioning. First off, I did not laugh at all, a few smiles though just seeing Jimmy. I think a few scenes were ok, but some scenes were just awful. I don't think it is much different than your everyday sitcom. Also, the acting was pretty bad. Ironically, the hands question Jimmy always asks might need to be asked by Louis CK (watch the B-day scene). Also, the little girl is cute, but there is nothing worse than the little kid in the sitcom, really annoying stuff there. There was more than one pot/getting high joke, enough said there. Alot of the comedy was really forced, and I was honestly just expecting more. Another thing, the interaction between Louis and his wife is the worst part. I just don't think that the relationship comedy is funny on any level, unless you are Patrice Oneal. It never works in a sitcom, it reminded me alot of King of Queens, yuck.
I will discuss some moments more specifically after you see the episode. On the up side, Jimmy's character was actually the best part though. Still, it is difficult watching him in a scripted role. Let me know what you think, I am still willing to give it a few more episodes.
Cool, thanks.

I thought the show was pretty damn good.

[novalia]

personally i dont care if the acting is good or bad.. they are doing it in front of a live studio audience so it feels real.. some of the best sitcoms of all time had terrible acting in front of live audiences.. all in the family comes to mind... its comedy not shakespeare...

[sellinskittles]

It was good for what it was...a sitcom on HBO. It was only the pilot, just give it time.

[Frogacuda]

i never heard of louis ck before this. who is he?
He's a damned good comic. You should check out his stuff.

The show was damned good for a pilot. Decent by any other standard.

[FunkeDunke]

finally saw it last night.

fuckin' hilarious...jimmy looked damned creepy, couldn't help to think that his scene was being filmed during the roach/murder scene/apartment ordeal.

[bucket-of-aids]

I liked it despite the fact that I can't stand sitcoms (except Seinfeld). It made me laugh and I wasn't expecting much. I have a feeling it'll get better and better.

Obviously the break room part would have been way funnier if they kept Jimmy's line about sucking the kid's cock instead of selling him weed. Hope to see more of Jim's awfulness come out through his character in the coming episodes.

[watsonnostaw]

The Juries Still Out....

[Angelfuck]

finally saw it last night.

fuckin' hilarious...jimmy looked damned creepy, couldn't help to think that his scene was being filmed during the roach/murder scene/apartment ordeal.

is that kim bauer in your avatar?

[Sick F]

Good for this early in the show, but it could suck the royal ass and I'd
still watch it just to see ol flabby tits.

[Mack's Leg]

I don't think it's fair to judge on the 1st episode. I do think it has great potential as long as it stays edgy. Also, you need to get a chance to know the characters as well.

[Blackvoice]

i agree that it's not fair to judge on the first episode but to those who are saying it was hilarious etc. i am just worried that i did not see the same show that they saw. there were a few chuckles here and there and i hope the show gets better as time passes. i will keep watching cause i like jimmy. but if i was to rate this single show i would say it wasn't really that great.

[MonsterRain]

is that kim bauer in your avatar?
yesirree. Very hot in girl next door..

[Dr Evil]

Jimmy Cakes rocked! He had that molester stuble and played the creep perfectly. The other shop worker was great as well.

[JiggyFly]

Jimmy Cakes rocked! He had that molester stuble and played the creep perfectly. The other shop worker was great as well.




Creepy

[MidnightMan]

i enjoyed Lucky Louie but i dont want my O&A bias to get in the way of a real review

as a diehard Norton fan i was upset that there was not enough Norton but i'm sure we'll see more of lil jimmy as the show progresses

also the only criticism i have of the show is that the entire pilot was basically Louie CKs one night stand act, which was absolutely funny

if i hadnt seen Louie CKs standup than i probably wouldve laughed alot harder so i think the show has definite potential as more episodes air

but i hope to see more Norton, i have such an O&A bias at this point that any word that came out of Lil Jimmy's male violated mouth i laughed like a young schoolgirl about to felate the high school quarterback in an effort to gain acceptance

anyone against lucky louie give it two more episodes before making the deathblow, and im not talking to all of you narcoleptics out there, though if youre there, i'm always looking to meet new and exciting people

www.myspace.com/farrellkaye

[Hobo_Cum]

It's really an awkward thing, because as an O&A fan, we listen to them rip into shows exactly like this all the time, and we laugh at it. But now that it is one of our own, what are we supposed to do? I am not trying to start anything, and if I did I apoligize.

Yeah a show that has a character saying to his little daughter "God is dead" and another character talking about a dirty freckled cock, and yet another character having an interaction with a black guy that actually shows some true to life racial tension in a funny way is EXTREMELY COMMON.

I mean i could barely tell the difference between Lucky Louis and Will + Grace and Dharma and Greg....

And oh yeah... IT'S THE FUCKING PILOT EPISODE. the same people that are basing their judgement of what the series is gonna be on the first show are the same douchebags who whined and bitched when the boys first went to FreeFM... it could have been better and more polished but shit... for the pilot of a new sitcom it was pretty damn funny

i hope you guys give it a chance to pick up, because im SURE that it will. HBO does not hype a show like this and pick it up for a second season if they believe its not gonna be better.

Just the short clips of scenes from the next weeks episode shows better production value. GIVE IT A CHANCE

[Mack's Leg]

Yeah a show that has a character saying to his little daughter "God is dead" and another character talking about a dirty freckled cock, and yet another character having an interaction with a black guy that actually shows some true to life racial tension in a funny way is EXTREMELY COMMON.

I mean i could barely tell the difference between Lucky Louis and Will + Grace and Dharma and Greg....

And oh yeah... IT'S THE FUCKING PILOT EPISODE. the same people that are basing their judgement of what the series is gonna be on the first show are the same douchebags who whined and bitched when the boys first went to FreeFM... it could have been better and more polished but shit... for the pilot of a new sitcom it was pretty damn funny

i hope you guys give it a chance to pick up, because im SURE that it will. HBO does not hype a show like this and pick it up for a second season if they believe its not gonna be better.

Just the short clips of scenes from the next weeks episode shows better production value. GIVE IT A CHANCE

I agree 100%
I think the shows success depends upon its taking risks and containing subject matter that is considered taboo.

[Blackvoice]

Yeah a show that has a character saying to his little daughter "God is dead" and another character talking about a dirty freckled cock, and yet another character having an interaction with a black guy that actually shows some true to life racial tension in a funny way is EXTREMELY COMMON.

I mean i could barely tell the difference between Lucky Louis and Will + Grace and Dharma and Greg....




Notice that all the shows you picked for your rant are purposefully sappy shows on network tv that only house wives and fags watch. Get a hold of yourself most of us are rating the episode itself not the entire series. i am sure for every show you can find that one episode that was not so great. ok so we finally get to see a sit with curses WOW woopdee doo who gives a shit.

Anthony gave a perfectly good description the other day of Entourage that was very accurate, "The OC with curses" in the same way lucky louie's first episode was to me like an episode of "The King of Queens with curses". till this day i have never watched king of queens again. but this is jimmy so i will definately give it a chance.

[BuffaloTom]

I just saw it, and I liked it. My wife thought it was funny too, and she is not a fan of OnA style humor. Good first effort.

[N3WZ3R0]

Check out the latest HBO Web poromo for tonight's episode...

http://www.hbo.com/luckylouie/?ntrack_para1=leftnav_category0_show4

Looks like Jimmy's listening to Kate Beckinsale in the bathroom at the Leno greenroom.

[Ballbuster1]

Lucky Louie message board on HBO.com (http://boards.hbo.com/forum.jspa?forumID=700001313)
Drop by and show your support for Jimmy. :icon_lol:

[dodisman]

hoping this episode tonight features our little fella some more...1 scene is not enough

[abudabit]

I was unable to catch the whole thing since I don't have HBO, but I wasn't too impressed. But it's a first episode, first episodes always suck. The Seinfield one was good I remember, same with Arrested Development, but besides that I never liked a comedy first episode.

When there are reruns of an old show you can always tell a first episode by the dialogue. They have to explain everything. They have to awkwardly mention a part of a characters personality or background that just doesn't fit into how dialogue should go.

[HomerX]

I saw this in my local paper today. I don't think he gets it. BTW he is a stern fan based upon another article he wrote a couple of weeks ago. He wants to know what you think.

__________________________________________________ ______________
Jury still out on 'Lucky Louie'


Sunday, June 18, 2006


DID YOU HAPPEN to catch the premiere of Lucky Louie last Sunday night on HBO?

What did you think? Me, I'm still not sure if it's the next great TV comedy, or simply the latest attempt by television to pander to our apparent unquenchable lust for coarseness and vulgarity in our entertainment.

The sitcom, which airs at 10:30 p.m., was created by its star, the oddly named stand-up comic, Louis C.K. He plays Louie, a blue-collar guy who seems to instinctively understand he'll never make lemonade out of the lemons life's heaved at him.

His wife, Kim (Pamela S. Adlon) is the latest in a line of long-suffering, but loving TV wives (see Kramden, Alice and Bunker, Edith). They are the parents of an adorable 4-year-old daughter, Lucy (Kelly Gould).

They are aided and abetted by a satisfying, if hardly lovable, cast of friends and neighbors, including Jerry, who is black. An extra degree of edginess is provided by the interplay between Louis and Jerry. Suffice it to say it's hardly a commercial for interracial tolerance (although neither party is an out-and-out bigot a la Archie Bunker and George Jefferson in All In the Family redux).

There are several reasons why I think Lucky Louie may be onto something.

First is the show's gloriously retro vibe. Unlike other HBO sitcoms (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage), Lucky Louie's format is the kind of stark, harsh even, videotape introduced (if memory serves, by All In the Family), and favored by so many shows that followed in its early-'70s wake.

And Lucky Louie harkens back a generation earlier by placing its characters on a relatively low economic level. Louie's family lives in an apartment that evokes the Kramdens' bleak flat in The Honeymooners.

Of course, writing and acting are the winning exacta for any television series, and the Lucky Louie pilot cashed its ticket.

The "cold" (pre-credits) opening was extremely sharp and not a little edgy: Louie's daughter -- saying only the word, "why" with a perfect deadpan delivery -- causes Louie to confront his life's failures, and take responsibility for them. The bit ends with him telling the child things turned out as they did because God doesn't exist. To which Lucy replies, "OK."

And while no one -- except C.K. himself and the kid -- was a real standout, the cast acquitted itself admirably; the actors seemed to do a decent job of capturing their characters' milieu. And keep an eye on Mike Hagarty as Mike (what, there wasn't enough in the budget for fictional names?), a lout who makes Norm Peterson of Cheers look like Alastaire Cooke.

On the other hand, if Sunday's debut episode was any indication, there could be a problem.

The segment's main plot was Kim's desire to have another child despite the couple's dire economic situation. Which meant the thrust (pardon the choice of words) was s-e-x.

The writers definitely over-celebrated their premium-cable-sponsored freedom of speech. The profanity was so pervasive, and so juvenile.

Yeah, I know this is how (some) people speak, but not every series has to be hyper-realistic, does it?

The point is I'll be watching tonight. I want to like Lucky Louie.

Oh yeah, I'd love to know what you guys think. Let me know.

In his On the Loose column on Sundays, Chuck Darrow offers his takes on the world around us. Reach him at (856) 486-2442 or cdarrow@courierpostonline.com

[BigBuffaloFan]

Show still stinks. Norton needs more time he is the only thing that makes laugh. Louie is a not a good actor. Show is still too forced. They don't talk like regular people talk with one another.

I still will watch but only because of Lil' Jimmy.

[Budyzir]

If anything comes out of this, I think its clear ... Jimmy can star in his own show. The guy is killing me. I dont know if it is the acting classes or his own perversion but he plays a classic and very funny creep!

[25133WhooOoAH]

i mean with all the dirty humor it gets old, i fuckign hate dirty comics that all there material remains around those subjects all the time

[coonass]

tonight's show was better than last week, lol'd many times as opposed to just a couple times last week (who's gonna be the first dumbass to retort "dude, it was the pilot what do you expect"). each week i think we'll see a more gooder show as they learn their characters and lil jimmy gets more screen time. I smile every time I see the lil creepy fella.

[XMScott]

Tonight, 7.9

Needs more Jimmy and the brother law? Where is he?

[BusyChild04]

It was ok. 3/5. But like every other show it needs a few episodes to get going.

[chili chest]

nice socks, james...

I am enjoying the pilot episodes...

I thought 30 minutes about "fucking" was OK.
C.K.'s girlie is cute with those "lil' boobies"

I also thought that people hearing "sex nioses" thru the apartment walls was fucking hilarious!

I Like the forced humour and the honest laughter. I hope everyone else enjoyed the episode.

"Laugh Tracks" SUCK

Props to "CK" for his editorial contribution. Not too many people care about the edit....:clap:

[weezcase]

Jimmy was great in tonights episode, it was as if the part was written for him (minus the apparent drug dealer angle)

my only problem is the semi-poor acting, other than that I really enjoyed it.

[mikeybot]

The difficult thing with reviewing this show is trying to take your O&A/Jimmy association out of it. The stuff minus Jimmy isn't awful. Way better than network tv. Stuff with Jimmy, gold. Especially tongiht when he might as well have not been acting.

[BeerBelly]

jimmy and the box of urine was just priceless.

[yellowstonesteve]

I saw this in my local paper today. I don't think he gets it. BTW he is a stern fan based upon another article he wrote a couple of weeks ago. He wants to know what you think.

__________________________________________________ ______________
Jury still out on 'Lucky Louie'


Sunday, June 18, 2006


DID YOU HAPPEN to catch the premiere of Lucky Louie last Sunday night on HBO?

What did you think? Me, I'm still not sure if it's the next great TV comedy, or simply the latest attempt by television to pander to our apparent unquenchable lust for coarseness and vulgarity in our entertainment.

The sitcom, which airs at 10:30 p.m., was created by its star, the oddly named stand-up comic, Louis C.K. He plays Louie, a blue-collar guy who seems to instinctively understand he'll never make lemonade out of the lemons life's heaved at him.

His wife, Kim (Pamela S. Adlon) is the latest in a line of long-suffering, but loving TV wives (see Kramden, Alice and Bunker, Edith). They are the parents of an adorable 4-year-old daughter, Lucy (Kelly Gould).

They are aided and abetted by a satisfying, if hardly lovable, cast of friends and neighbors, including Jerry, who is black. An extra degree of edginess is provided by the interplay between Louis and Jerry. Suffice it to say it's hardly a commercial for interracial tolerance (although neither party is an out-and-out bigot a la Archie Bunker and George Jefferson in All In the Family redux).

There are several reasons why I think Lucky Louie may be onto something.

First is the show's gloriously retro vibe. Unlike other HBO sitcoms (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Entourage), Lucky Louie's format is the kind of stark, harsh even, videotape introduced (if memory serves, by All In the Family), and favored by so many shows that followed in its early-'70s wake.

And Lucky Louie harkens back a generation earlier by placing its characters on a relatively low economic level. Louie's family lives in an apartment that evokes the Kramdens' bleak flat in The Honeymooners.

Of course, writing and acting are the winning exacta for any television series, and the Lucky Louie pilot cashed its ticket.

The "cold" (pre-credits) opening was extremely sharp and not a little edgy: Louie's daughter -- saying only the word, "why" with a perfect deadpan delivery -- causes Louie to confront his life's failures, and take responsibility for them. The bit ends with him telling the child things turned out as they did because God doesn't exist. To which Lucy replies, "OK."

And while no one -- except C.K. himself and the kid -- was a real standout, the cast acquitted itself admirably; the actors seemed to do a decent job of capturing their characters' milieu. And keep an eye on Mike Hagarty as Mike (what, there wasn't enough in the budget for fictional names?), a lout who makes Norm Peterson of Cheers look like Alastaire Cooke.

On the other hand, if Sunday's debut episode was any indication, there could be a problem.

The segment's main plot was Kim's desire to have another child despite the couple's dire economic situation. Which meant the thrust (pardon the choice of words) was s-e-x.

The writers definitely over-celebrated their premium-cable-sponsored freedom of speech. The profanity was so pervasive, and so juvenile.

Yeah, I know this is how (some) people speak, but not every series has to be hyper-realistic, does it?

The point is I'll be watching tonight. I want to like Lucky Louie.

Oh yeah, I'd love to know what you guys think. Let me know.

In his On the Loose column on Sundays, Chuck Darrow offers his takes on the world around us. Reach him at (856) 486-2442 or cdarrow@courierpostonline.com

no reason to attack this guy, it was not a bad review. he even said he'll be watching and wants to see it.

I laughed even more this week than last, I love the show. Never having seen Lois CK before I didn't know what to expect, but I like it.

[Iron Duke]

The seconde episode was ok. I hope it picks up a little though. And more jimmy.

[Adolf]

with or without jimmy, or o&a hype, this is a really funny show.. i'm already hooked.



mostly because i'm in love with louie's wife :cdude:

[TWright]

Lucky Louie was much better last night.

I agree with some of the people who've commented about the 'dirty comic' stuff though. Don't use c0hck just because you can. It's almost too scripted/forced (no one talks like that).

Jimmy's great... definitely a creep. On the previews for next week, it looks like Jimmy will be on longer! :icon_bigg

[TUS]

Lucky Louie was much better last night.

Agreed. I was kind of uncomfortable after the pilot because I had wanted to like it but didn't think it was all too great. Last night's episode though got a few big laughs from me which is more than I can say from every sitcom on network tv.

[StickyKeyboard]

I have enjoyed both episodes. There aren't too many shows out there today that make me laugh out loud often. I can only see it getting better. Less Louis CK cock though.

[Iostcause]

Two things about the show:
1) Anyone notice Jimmy with the old "Wild and Crazy Kids" shirt on? Anyone else remember that show?

2) How is there a window in the kitchen, but when you walk outside of his apartment, there's another apartment on his side across from Walter's?

[novalia]

man junk should never be seen in a sitcom..

[Dark Reyule]

2) How is there a window in the kitchen, but when you walk outside of his apartment, there's another apartment on his side across from Walter's?

Good eye, almost as good as Louie's one eye!

Bad-da-dum!

[dg124]

I liked it alot better last night too---but I do agree about the dialog being forced sometimes and Jimmy being really creepy.

[av8rOC]

Felt much less forced last night and as a result I found it much funnier. Hopefully it continues to get better.

I wonder if they filmed episodes in order they are shown?

[DeathByPest]

Minus the man junk, I thought last nights show was great. The Black neighbors are great. And of course, Jimmy killed last night!!

[iNFaMousToM]

I really don't like the Jimmy Drug dealer deal...but dammit I was laughing so hard with the piss cups thing just because of Jimmy on O&A

[novalia]

so the neighbor was sucking on her vibrator..
yikes.....

[DeathByPest]

What is Jimmy wearing btw??? Is that a bathrobe?

[happytypinggirl]

I liked the first episode, and liked last nights MUCH more than the first.
But i'm also really really aware, that i WANT to like it, and so i also try to look at it as an outsider.

I may be alone in this, but i really don't like the character of the wife's friend (un-cummy was funnier than the ep 1 ham spanking, but i still dont like her character). I think the show still has a bit to go before its a hit. But if the jump from ep 1 to ep 2 is an indication of future improvements, its going to be a great show. I laughed my tush off last night!

[MobCounty]

When does the chick get nude..

[hcs]

Random thoughts on the show...

Even though I wasn't very impressed with the pilot, I was surprised to learn that my mom and a friend of hers LOVED it and are actually telling other people about it.

The second episode was a definite improvement. It had much more of a story.

The show needs more eye candy. Get rid of the daughter and maybe have a sexy young cousin of the wife move in.

A full episode should be be dedicated to Jimmy's character.

Is it my imagination or does Jimmy take a long pause before every line?

Please... no more naked men. How about getting the wife naked?

[Jim McGreedy]

I laughed pretty hard at the pilot, but didn't laugh as much at last nights. Supposedly there will be more Jimmy later in the season. I hope so that fucker is so creepy in his weird long shorts/skirt or whatever the fuck that get up is. He's also had some of the best lines on the show. I like when Jimmy and Mike Hagerty are on with Louie so far. I can definitely see the cast's chemistry starting to kick in. Thank God it's HBO and not some shitdick ABC sitcom.

[DREW]

Liked last episode much better then pilot.

[zorro6204]

I like it very much, the second show wasn't as funny, but it was more interesting to watch. I could be wrong, but when was the last time you saw a couple repeatedly humping in bed in a sitcom, never mind that being the subject of the show? I think the audience didn't laugh as much because they were a little uncomfortable. It took me a second or three to recover from that first shot myself. Sure, Al and Peggy had many shows about Peggy not getting any, but I don't ever recall her impaling herself and bouncing up and down on Al so hard she hurt his dick! I know it's HBO, but still, I'm not used to that happening in a TV comedy.

Anyway, I like the characters a lot, they've done a great job so far, and the dialogue for the most part is very good. Except . . . sorry to say . . . our dear little Jimmy. He was a little over the top in the second episode, it didn't really fit in. And I question why he needs to be in the show at all, from a casting standpoint. His relationship with Louie hasn't been established, he just shows up and says a few whacky things. Louie already has one crazy friend he can bounce things off, is there a need for two?

One problem with a brand new half-hour comedy is that there isn't enough time early on to involve the other characters. You really need 20, 30 shows to stretch out, have shows focused on the side characters in order to build some identity. What would "Seinfeld" have been like if all Kramer ever did was burst in the door once or twice and say something goofy? No, the camera had to go out with him alone and whole shows had to revolve around what he did. In a stage show like this I'm not sure that can happen. I think it's going to be more like "All in the Family", where peripheral characters stay that way. In that case, Jimmy will ultimately be dispensable.

[Cruzer]

Two things about the show:
1) Anyone notice Jimmy with the old "Wild and Crazy Kids" shirt on? Anyone else remember that show?
Noticed it when Jimmy put his ear to the door.I watched the show a lot as a kid, even went to one of those arena shows as well. Given Rich's target demographic, completely logical.

As for the show, If it wasn't for little Jimmy, I wouldn't be watching it. The show isn't bad but it's not what I hoped for. To me, Jim is the star and nobody else despite the title's name.

[ComputerGuy]

The first show was good but this was a lot funnier even my fiance was laughing her ass off.

[gcaiken]

terrible show, nice seeing lil jimmy try to act though.

[roystheman]

Two things about the show:
1) Anyone notice Jimmy with the old "Wild and Crazy Kids" shirt on? Anyone else remember that show?

2) How is there a window in the kitchen, but when you walk outside of his apartment, there's another apartment on his side across from Walter's?

yes i saw that shirt it's awesome, omar gooding, what!!

good eye on the window situation

Did anyone notice the brown circular mark on louie's right bicept? looked like makeup to cover a tattoo, you can see it when he is sitting in bed...anyone??:icon_roll

also yesterdays show was better than the first imo

[nneptune]

Liked last episode much better then pilot.

My wife even enjoyed the 2nd show. So, yes...for the sake of my marriage, it was better.
The pilot was shit!:icon_evil

[nneptune]

y

Did anyone notice the brown circular mark on louie's right bicept? looked like makeup to cover a tattoo, you can see it when he is sitting in bed...anyone??:icon_roll




I noticed that, too. What the hell is that thing?

[ShesTooOld]

Did they shoot more than just the pilot before being picked up? I thought I heard Jimmy say that they shot the pilot then got picked up then made a few more shows, then got signed for the full 13 episodes. If thats the case, they would have had much more time to get comfortable with the characters and each other by the time they filmed the second show.

I liked both, and kept in mind that I was not expecting an incredible show until later, most sitcoms are awkward for a few at the start.

[ruggedo]

Like I said after the opener, I got some laughs,but the acting was stiff and the timing just wasnt there.
Night number two tho showed great improvement in both timing and acting. I've seen Pam Seagal(or whatever she calls herself now) in other thing,and she has been pretty good. I still think this will get rolling big time before its all done. They just talk about things no one else does or ever will in this format. And I will admit that if it never gets going I will be watching for Jimmy just the same. That said, I have laughed a few times each show, and again that doesnt happen with the bulk of what passes for sitcoms on the networks.

[Ben's Bulge]

I liked the first episode much better than the second. I really didn't like the second one at all.

[hitman437]

After watching both shows and knowing HBO, I see No chance of Lucky Louie making a 2nd season. I wanted to like the program. I really want the show to be a hit, but i don't see it happening. At best its look it reminds me of the bad british horror shows one would see on late night tv. Jimmy is the only thing funny about the show, however Louie's wife is rather HOT.

[jwla35]

really? I thought Jimmy was the worst part of it

[snail trails]

first show was ok,
sec show was a lot better. i hope it steam rolls into more laughs and keeps going.

[Jesus H. Christ]

Lucky Louie is no Sopranos, Deadwood or Six Feet Under. It might have a year or two run...but don't look for this to be a HBO staple. It looks low budget. I love Jim and there are some laughs...but I think the kid is the funniest on the show!

ANd I am not a Jim or anyone else hater....I am just offereing my opinion. I love Jim.

[novalia]

I liked the first episode much better than the second.

^^

[AngryTyping Guy]

I'm trying so hard to like this show, but it sucks so far!

[BadGuy]

I watched it back on Tivo the other night with my wife. She hates O&A and I can't convince her otherwise. So, I pointed out Jimmy when he was listening to the black woman having an orgasm through the wall and she said "He's a creep". Maybe she's catching on after all.

[EdC]

I think it is worth watching but hopefully isn't near hitting its stride yet.

Remember the first several months of O&A's return to XM? It took quite awile to get back to WNEW speed. There were hilarious moments but it was a bit rough for awhile. Then slowly but surely it has returned to be their best incarnation yet.

I'm thinking the same thing will happen with Louis. Audience are used to being spoon fed when to laugh and there is more sick subtlety to this show than what they are used to. It is dramatically different than anything else on TV.

Then again if it sucks it might slow Jimmy's departure from the program.

[Mack's Leg]

From the looks of the preveiws the show appears to be headed into a tad darker territory humorwise (no pun intended) turn next week. Definitely not your typical sitcom fare, which is holding my interest.
Norton was great, by the way

[Old Restless]

The show stinks. They don't even offer it ON demand in my area because nobody cares. Or have any reruns, just entourage and tourgasm on tonight, sorry lil Jimmy.

It is certainly going to fail... Which I'm happy about. No losing Jimmy ever. He'll never leave us..

[Mindslayer]

I thought that both episodes were decent so far but nothing gut-busting hysterical. Jimmy was the best part of both shows, IMO.

[dodisman]

Some of my friends who don't listen to the boys and don't know Norton fucking LOVE the show...I was really surprised at that...They were really looking forward to getting all baked up to watch the second episode...love it

[Old Restless]

Some of my friends who don't listen to the boys and don't know Norton fucking LOVE the show...I was really surprised at that...They were really looking forward to getting all baked up to watch the second episode...love it


Why were you really surprised? It's not a Norton show, in fact I think liking Jim Norton ruins the show because it's not all about him. It's about Louis and his cunt wife.

[mills]

The only thing I can understand people's criticism of, aside from it just not being their brand of humor, is the acting. But I didn't even notice it until reading the posts on here and then rewatching the episode. To me, the plot and characters and all the other shit is mostly just a medium between the audience and the writers' jokes, which I thought have been unprecedentedly funny for TV. I think for the most part, the acting has been good enough to deliver them with no problems. Jimmy's does stick out like a sore thumb, but that could be because he's the only one I'm familiar with. I think Jimmy's character needs to get the point across early on that he really is an atrocious human being, just to sort of anesthetize viewers for what I'm hoping for are really jawdropping lines in future episodes. He can do that by being over the top with the leering googly eyes and perverted bliss.

My rating of it so far is that I can't see how it could get much better.

[Mindslayer]

Here's some interesting news I read over at TVGuide.com :

HBO's Louie gets Lucky

After its premiere drew only 1.5 million viewers, HBO's Lucky Louie was expected to go the way of Lisa Kudrow's much-missed (um, by me) The Comeback. But after six more airings of the episode, Variety reports that its numbers shot all the way up to 3.8 million. Gee, wonder if "I don't need to see that!" would be a national catchphrase right now if Valerie Cherish had been shown so much love.

[pnigga]

the biggest problem with Lucky Louie is just how bad CK's acting is. It's a pretty well written show, and the supporting cast is fine. Mike Haggerty is great, and Norton, while rough around the edges, is obviously going to get better. I do think this show will improve substantially as the actors develop chemistry and comfort, so it's a work in progress - every comedy I can think off started how pretty badly. I really don't know how much rope HBO is willing to give this show, though.

[stinkbag]

I'll give it a season on HBO. I'm sure they have a "cost-to-create : viewers" ratio that's followed pretty strictly. Out of all of the HBO shows, this has to be the cheapest to produce, therefore (imo) not as high of expectations. You don't go and make a Deadwood or Entourage series without knowing it's going to kill. I think Jimmy's acting gets better, the show grows on everyone and just when we're all about to blow eachother...HBO pulls it.

[suckitellen]

finally got my HBO back, I'm diggin the show so far.

[JoeyDVDZ]

The show stinks. They don't even offer it ON demand in my area because nobody cares. Or have any reruns, just entourage and tourgasm on tonight, sorry lil Jimmy.

It is certainly going to fail... Which I'm happy about. No losing Jimmy ever. He'll never leave us..

Comcast has it on demand.

[iNFaMousToM]

I had a lil get together at my house on Sunday (basically just telling people come over chill) and so i turn on Lucky Louie and everyone is playing pool and shit and when jimmy is on it was 100% attention on the screen and everyone was laughing so hard..when he left..back to pool

[MyJobSucks]

I haven't figured it out yet -- not sure what to make.

I do know that if Jimmy wasn't on the show, I probably could do without it and not remember it was ever on.

The point the show istrying to make with the horrific furniture and poor paint is beyond me -- other than to say they are poor. Ok, I got that when they went to a check cashing store.

The lead (C.K.) was unknown to me before Jimmy talked of the show. He doesn't have any charisma or charm -- I know that is the point, but that is, unfortunately, what makes a comedic tv character endearing.

Think what you will of King of Queens, Every... Raymond, Seinfeld, etc., but without the lead character being somewhat appealing, the rest of the show doesn't work.

C.K. doesn't come across as appealing. I mean, as a tv watcher, I don't find myself wanting this guy to do well. And, when I do identify with him, it reminds me of the more pathetic parts of my persona and life. I don't need to be reminded of this shit.

The black neighbor talks better than white-folk in my area, he dresses better, too. However, nobody I know lives in a shithole like he does. Maybe he should stop buying those fucking pretty clothes and rent his people a decent apartment -- what I am saying is that his character's apparent intelligence and income doesn't fit with his circumstances(ghetto-like housing).

By the way, I do find the black guy the best part of the show. His contempt and disgust with Louie is great.


Sopranos is edgy and violent and works. Deadwood is vulgar and works. LL is graphic, and yet it doesn't work for me. Maybe it will in the future -- I'll keep watching to see.

[jobson]

Jimmy is fucking hilarious on the show but i just don't like the rest of the show. I know the laughs are real but it still sounds like canned laughter and i can't stand it. But like i said jimmy's lines are hilarious.

[racistFishrman]

I have one thing to say, They used the term Cockmaster. Couldn't be more brilliant

[av8rOC]

I have one thing to say, They used the term Cockmaster. Couldn't be more brilliant

I thought it was "Cocksman". I got the impression it was a rip off from the wedding crashers scene when I watched.

[JonnyRobinson]

So far for me it is only watchable. The acting is horrific, and none of the scenes seem to flow together very well, but it does have some funny lines. I just think it needs to come together a little more, and hopefully will in time.

I will say that I think Louis is better than Tourgasm so far, but then again I dont see all the fascination with Dane Cook. Much like Jimmy making Louis CK, I think Bobbie makes Tourgasm.

[newteez]

Been watching the show, the first two episodes show some promise, like others have said the supporting cast is a little weak (the black couple and the fat guy and his wife all suck.) I would like to see a little more of Nordon and Rick Shapiro's character and get out of the fucking house set a little more. One good thing is that because the budget is obviously low, they may give it a chance to mature and recoup their money.

[spankz]

actually the second week ratings were down from week one according to this: http://www.thefutoncritic.com/newswire.aspx?id=7178 Only keeping about 60% of your lead-in's audience is not great news.

under "cable ratings roundup": "Over on HBO, week two of its new Sunday lineup - "Deadwood" (1.9 million), "Entourage" (2.2 million) and "Lucky Louie" (1.3 million) - all took dips from their bows last week (2.4 million, 2.7 million and 1.5 million respectively)."

[happytypinggirl]

Anyone who wants to join us, we watch Lucky Louie in the Fan room together on Paltalk every Sunday night at 10:30 pm. you can watch the stream in the room with us if you don't have HBO or are away from your tv. If you do have HBO, please tune your tv to lucky louie so your rating will be counted!

[ianbobo]

Anyone who wants to join us, we watch Lucky Louie in the Fan room together on Paltalk every Sunday night at 10:30 pm. you can watch the stream in the room with us if you don't have HBO or are away from your tv. If you do have HBO, please tune your tv to lucky louie so your rating will be counted!


i dont think they count ratings buy how many cable boxes are tuned to HBO. I think you have to be an arbitron book holder or something.

[NoSurviivors]

I want to like it, but the acting really aint that great... I'll keep checking it out from time to time tho...

[Kugzilla]

I think lou's wife is very exciting.

[Flea_Man]

I can't wait for tonight's episode. Norton said it would be really good so I look forward to it. I hope we get more Rick Shapiro too.

[DoucheMeister]

I signed up to TMN (The Movie Network), in Canada, and they carry the. So I'll get to check it out tonight.

[Onion Bag]

Saw it for the first time tonite.

I laughed alot, Jimmy is very funny, the wife is great.

To much dick especially when its bigger than mine.

[MyMomsBox]

actually the second week ratings were down from week one according to this: http://www.thefutoncritic.com/newswire.aspx?id=7178 Only keeping about 60% of your lead-in's audience is not great news.

under "cable ratings roundup": "Over on HBO, week two of its new Sunday lineup - "Deadwood" (1.9 million), "Entourage" (2.2 million) and "Lucky Louie" (1.3 million) - all took dips from their bows last week (2.4 million, 2.7 million and 1.5 million respectively)."

HBO would still be happy if 1mm people were watching considering how much it must cost to produce. The show is starting to pick up with the acting, the weekly storylines and it doesn't feel as forced. Hopefully they'll be smart and realize the potential this thing has.

[ChrisH]

I love Jimmy, and like Louie CK, wish the show would be a success, but I would be less than honest if I didn't say that it was a bit disappointing...yes, there have been a few good laffs, but over three episodes, I would say the times I really laughed out loud could be counted on one hand. My opinion, and hope it gets better.

[rahrah]

i wanna see norton's unit next week

[mendozathejew]

worthless but relavant info- evan roberts on WFAN was just talking about how he liked the show, and his screener was shitting on the show so roberts explained why he liked it. then they made a vague comment shitting on stern.

[GingerPubes]

evan roberts knows a good show when he sees it

[Wilmington WOW]

3rd episode funny
Louie C.K. not so good at acting
male junk?
I remember hearing people compalning about the male ass in Big Love.
Well I guess cock and balls is becoming a standard
yikes

[Palerider4146]

I was letting the show warm up to me, the first two episodes were " so-so" for me. I have to say though, the 3rd really made me laugh. I really think the show could develop a bit, but maybe Louie C.K. should have went with lil Jimmy to those acting lessons.

[phillybri76]

The show is really not funny.

The acting is terrible, the jokes are obvious, and they're trying a little too hard to be "edgy"...

[jackdaniels1940]

I can't wait for tonight's episode. Norton said it would be really good so I look forward to it. I hope we get more Rick Shapiro too.

Enough Rick Shapiro in the last episode for ya there?????

[Kurto2021]

I think the show is OK I do laugh but the comedy does seem forced at time. The cursing is a little much and seems to be there just becuase they can (I don't care about the language just saying it doesn't seem to flow).

That being said I got a phone call from a little company called Nielson yesterday and they are going to pay me $15 to say that I watch Lucky Louie everytime it is replayed.

[ByWayOfNorton]

I think we have seen this shit constantly that it isnt entertaining anymore. Lucky Louie needs to die and join other shows like the spin-off Joey.

[nolajersey]

I thought this week's episode was the best yet.

[DoucheMeister]

I watched the first two episodes, and thought they were pretty good. Just have to give the show a chance to find it's legs. I can't think of a single show that I fell in love with from the first episode.

First time I saw Family Guy, I didn't really care for it, but it's my favorite show now. I can also say the same thing about the first season of Seinfield.

It just needs some time to age and get into it's groove. It certainly has potential.

[EdC]

I definitely thought this 3rd episode was the best yet. The whole Shapiro dick joke thing was even funny (no homo)

[newteez]

I would like to see a little more of Nordon and Rick Shapiro's character and get out of the fucking house set a little more.

Just saw the episode today on on-demand, I should have said Dick Shapiro. Ech... Still was a pretty good episode overall .. no homo

[Moose Knuckle]

It's been OK, it slowly keeps getting better. Didn't jimmy say they had new writers and producers after the 1st episode?

[Maynard K]

I do like the Honeymooners/All in the family feel, but the acting is struggling. Jimmy's part is a great character and he'll just keep getting better and better with experience but it just feels like a rough draft of what could be a great sitcom.
Oh fuck yea I'll watch it.

[Joe_M]

Eh....I'm just not diggin' it.
I thought the third episode's premise was just silly as shit, and it's trying way too hard.

It had promise, but with each week that passes, I like it less and less.

[Chasboots]

Eh....I'm just not diggin' it.
I thought the third episode's premise was just silly as shit, and it's trying way too hard.

It had promise, but with each week that passes, I like it less and less.

The 3rd episode was partially a copy of an old Odd Couple episode. Of course, having that Louis C.K./HBO edge to it made it sufficiently different. I did prefer Episode 2 over 3 but I do like the show a lot and will watch for the next 10 weeks.

[zorro6204]

It would be interesting to isolate the OnA influence on the ratings. Lil' Jimmy says it's why he was hired, but I doubt that, the show wasn't in the news much back then. But the boys talk about it nearly every day and given the loyalty of the fan base it's possible it's having a real impact. OnA power!

[tulaneswimteam]

Jimmy said just give the show a chance, if you don't like it, cool.
To much cock last show though

[powerplay]

best sitcom on tv now. love it. jimmy steals the show when he's in the scene.

[Maynard K]

best sitcom on tv now. love it. jimmy steals the show when he's in the scene.

Is it? Do ya? Does he?



sorry, i'll never do that again
:action-sm

[iNFaMousToM]

SFN has a thread with the same link to it saying vote 0 against it because of Jim Norton...

[Joe_M]

The 3rd episode was partially a copy of an old Odd Couple episode. Of course, having that Louis C.K./HBO edge to it made it sufficiently different. I did prefer Episode 2 over 3 but I do like the show a lot and will watch for the next 10 weeks.

I like the shows in the order they aired. I know I'm in the minority, but I think the pilot was the strongest. It had more of a sublty to it, whereas the two follow-up shows just seem to get more ridiculous.

There's alot of funny moments, but overall, it's just....I don't know, there's just something not working.

As for Jimmy, he seems like he's trying to be *too* creepy. I get that Jimmy IS creepy, but it's just coming off weird on the show. When Jimmy acts creepy in his stand-up, or on O&A, it's seems more natural. On Lucky Louie, it seems forced. I think if the character calls for him to be a creepy fucker, it would come off better if he delivered his bizarre dialogue in a very laid back manner.
So that he's saying these very fucked up things, but he's so fucking weird that he doesn't even understand how fucked up they are.
He's delivery is more like "Here I GO...watch how CREEPY I am!"

But what the fuck do I know...I'm in the hardwood business.

[VirusInNH]

Lucky Louie just got me into some trouble:

Dear Comcast High-Speed Internet Subscriber:

Comcast has received a notification by a copyright owner, or its authorized agent, reporting an alleged infringement of one or more copyrighted works made on or over Comcast's High-Speed Internet service (the 'Service'). The copyright owner has identified the Internet Protocol ('IP') address associated with your Service account at the time as the source of the infringing works. The works identified by the copyright owner in its notification are listed below. Comcast reminds you that use of the Service (or any part of the Service) in any manner that constitutes an infringement of any copyrighted work is a violation of Comcast's Acceptable Use Policy and may result in the suspension or termination of your Service account.

If you have any questions regarding this notice, you may direct them to Comcast in writing by sending a letter or e-mail to:

Comcast Legal Response Center
bla bla bla contact info.....


Sincerely,
Comcast Legal Response Center

Copyright work(s) identified in the notification of claimed infringement:

Infringing Work: Lucky Louie

[DoucheMeister]

Busted

[tonypop]

I thought Jimmy's acting got better by leaps and bounds compared to the second show. I enjoyed this show. I'm not sure why Louis likes having cocks on his show but whatever, I still enjoyed the show.

[sclone]

I thought Jimmy's acting got better by leaps and bounds compared to the second show. I enjoyed this show. I'm not sure why Louis likes having cocks on his show but whatever, I still enjoyed the show.
The shows aren't being aired in the order they were shot. So it's possible that episode three was filmed before episode two.

[Ponderous]

I think the show is great. I laugh my ass off.

Your mom's box.

[D.H. Jenkins]

For all its faults, it's still Jim Norton on TV - which just can't be beat.

[hcs]

Lucky Louie just got me into some trouble:

What did you post? Was it images or a clip or the whole show?

[ZeoVGM]

-HBO’s Lucky Louie Picks Up Steam:
HBO sitcom Lucky Louie has attracted more eyeballs in week two, with its cumulative weekly average building to 4.1 million viewers -- 300,000 more than its debut week. Comparably, that narrowed the gap opposite Entourage, which dipped from a total of 5.0 million to 4.5 million viewers in those same two weeks. Western Deadwood, also in originals, dipped as well, with 3.9 to 3.2 million viewers (and trailing Lucky Louie by 900,000 viewers in that second week).

[VirusInNH]

What did you post? Was it images or a clip or the whole show?

I downloaded the third episode on bittorrent, and basically as soon as you start downloading you also start uploading to other people.

Time to order HBO......

[D.H. Jenkins]

They're called newsgroups, people. You can snag the entire HD show in under 10 minutes less than 5 hours after it's been broadcast.

[faggothawk]

The jokes are funny, but the actors (especially louis ck) don't seem like the dialogue is coming across as natural. The only two that seem to fall into their roles well are mike hagerty and jimmy, who both play creeps not surprisingly well. The wife and the brother are a little too over the top, and the little kid is just blech, hopefully the cast will get more comfortable as the show goes on.

[Chin nuts]

I just caught third episode, fucking funny is all I have to say. I think it was the best one yet. The exchanges between Louie's wife and the mugger were hysterical. Jimmy's scene when he wheeled around holding the gun on Walter was classic.

[mills]

-HBO’s Lucky Louie Picks Up Steam:
HBO sitcom Lucky Louie has attracted more eyeballs in week two, with its cumulative weekly average building to 4.1 million viewers -- 300,000 more than its debut week. Comparably, that narrowed the gap opposite Entourage, which dipped from a total of 5.0 million to 4.5 million viewers in those same two weeks. Western Deadwood, also in originals, dipped as well, with 3.9 to 3.2 million viewers (and trailing Lucky Louie by 900,000 viewers in that second week).
Quoted because that shit rocks! :clap: Deadwood is huge. Can't wait for tonight

[tar_baby]

its an ok show...not a "must see"...dont get me wrong i love norton but since he's not the star and it isn't all him i can do without seeing it and catching the clips on o and a

[MilkmanDan]

Norton or not, its a refreshing spin on the tired sitcom genre. Jimmy is a bonus, and I "el oh el'd" when he was listening in on Helen dill'ing herself.
Cast is good, even if the acting is bad. Jerry Minor a very good cast as Walter (guys been in like every sketch show... Saturday Night Live, Mr. Show, and a ton of stuff on Comedy Central).
I don't find it hard to believe that the stern site has a thread telling people to vote 0 on it because nortons in it. It just solidifies me jumping ship years ago from that show and its ever diminishing mindless fanbase.

[Skinflute]

Lucky Louie just got me into some trouble:

Do not under any circumstances seed or download anything on HBO. I have gotten letter like that from cablevision as well as buddies of mine from downloading episodes of Rome, and Sopranos.
This applies in most areas of the country as well. Certain things they let slide because they can't really prove that you didn't own it already. Cable exclusive content is heavily heavily guarded, they want to keep it exclusive.

Now I'm no lawyer or anything. But I know that HBO are copyright nazis.

[MyMomsBox]

the show really is getting better each week...not quite sure if louis ck deserves an emmy though. then again, i'm not the new york times.

[DonkeySausage]

I've been trying and trying to catch the show, but my HBO dont work all the time so I have to remember to DVR it at the GF's house. I watched a couple of episodes, and the show is a hit with me. I like how it just focuses on the content, and not a lavish set with gratuitous misdirection that is necessary due to writers that can't follow and wrap up a story line. (See "Sopranos" series 1-6)
I saw it tonight, "live", too. Jimmy didn't get nearly enough time on this week. He and Nick DePaolo definatly make the show. Their timing and delivery, IMO, shines way above the rest of the cast. I even put them above Mike Hagerty, who has several hollywood credits to his name. Jimmy and Nick fit the set, they have been poor and living in shit and seemto know how to make it real.

I don't know what Jimmy was so scared about..... his acting is natural and not forced, unlike Louis CK and Pamela Aldon.

Other than that, the humor is awesome. The timing and how the jokes build on each other is top notch professionalism. Downside, they might be a little too advanced for most people. I had to explain a few jokes already... i.e. the "hide & seek" joke where Lucy was hiding in plain sight, and to play along, Louie and Kim were pretending to look, and then get into a physics argument on where a 4 year old could and could not hide.

[EdC]

Last night Louis' wife completely cracked me up with the barrage of curses after she found out Louis lied about the money.

Norton was funny as always.

[LZMF1]

it does have potential but it is definitely a diamond in the rough right now

[av8rOC]

it does have potential but it is definitely a diamond in the rough right now

Wouldnt that mean that all the other shows on HBO suck?

[GrapeSoda]

Last Nights show killed!

Jokes about the founding fathers blowing each other and a classic jimmy oooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

There were so many other good lines, Im gonna be watching this on demand for sure.

[Palerider4146]

You know, I really enjoyed last nights episode. The show really is coming into its own. Is it the best out there, hell no, but it's got lots of potential. Think back to the beginning of any sitcom, it takes a while for the acting and character development to take hold. The best part is how friggin honest it is. Every married couple can relate to what goes on there.

[SonnyForelli]

the only complaint I have is that it was ONLY 20 munites, what the fuck was that all about, at least have 25 munites of material

[iNFaMousToM]

Yeh I noticed that as well...I was there watching the commercials and I'm like shouldn't tourgasm have started yet? Press the info on my direct TV and it's 10:55

[LZMF1]

Wouldnt that mean that all the other shows on HBO suck?
that's not exactly what i meant.



lucky louie is kinda rough around the edges. it is funny but it needs some fine tuning

[Kurto2021]

Here is my take on it....the comedy is at times forced and obviously scripted...

for example when Louie tells her that they still have each other and she responds with "fuck that shit" the answer was way to quick, like she knew what she was going to say before he said that (oh wait she does). There should have been a delay where she thinks about what he says...pauses for 2 seconds and lets out a big breath and says, "fuck that" then starts looking again.

The visa card gets declined in .003 seconds. Holy christ at least let it play out a few seconds the show was only 20 minutes we could have added a few seconds there.

there are other times where the timing just seems odd but other than the timing I really like the show. I will keep watching.

[JohnnyGriswold]

I really wanted to like this show, but when Jimmy is not on screen, it's almost unwatchable. I hope that Jimmy's role is expanded.

[E®ic]

Fucking brilliant show. Todd Barry as the comic book guy just adds to the humor.

[JoeyDVDZ]

They're called newsgroups, people. You can snag the entire HD show in under 10 minutes less than 5 hours after it's been broadcast.

Got one of those letters a few years ago due to BT. Switched to usenet, haven't had problem #1 since.

[Skinflute]

I loved the disgusted Jimmy as the fireworks went off. I am a fan of a good callback.:)

Jerry Minor had a great line where he says something like "Thats not black or white, thats just fucking stupid"

I must say that I agree with the sentiment that it is getting better

[zorro6204]

Last Nights show killed! Jokes about the founding fathers blowing each other


Ahem. You know, I think that was a poor choice of a joke to lead off a July 4th show on HBO. Opie and Anthony? Sure, the ruder the better. But that had to turn off a lot of people, even in the target audience. For that matter, I didn't think it was very funny myself.

Also, how come someone else can say the "***net" word here and not get removed?

[vegasbob]

What ever happend to giving a show a season before talking shit about it? Every episode the show is getting better. Lil Jimmy is the break out star.

[zorro6204]

Since when weren't we honest around here? I'm no zombie, except when it comes to the wars of course. I like the show very much. I just think it was bad judgement to lead off with a bit involving the founding fathers spouting cum all over each other when you're trying to impress a new audience.

[NotSoFast]

Since when weren't we honest around here? I'm no zombie, except when it comes to the wars of course. I like the show very much. I just think it was bad judgement to lead off with a bit involving the founding fathers spouting cum all over each other when you're trying to impress a new audience.


If they aren't impressed with comedy gold like that, then fuck them. Fuck them all! :fu8:

[dodisman]

Not sure how i can enjoy a show so much that probably has the worst collection of actors ever...but it works

[YourName34]

I've seen the first 2 episodes and they're painful to watch. Louis CK looks like he's reading the lines off a teleprompter the wife and black family can't act worth a shit either. Jimmy has a few funny moments but they get drowned out by the hacky acting of the rest of the cast.

From the terrible intro cartoon to the lighting and writing the show stinks and I don't like it!!! If HBO was smart they would do a offshoot of Tough Crowd (still can't beleive they too that show off the air,stupid) get Colin,De Paolo,Norton,Patrice and Giraldo, have them sit around and destroy celebs uncencored.

[STARTSOMETHING]

Cancel lucky louie and get that talented bald headed man with tits his own show!

[Pappagiorgio]

The wife ain't that hot, the kid is terrible, and the show's not very funny at all. HBO keeps dropping the ball.

[Arythmetics]

I finally got a chance to catch the show. It's very funny and Jimmy is great in it. The only thing that bugs me is that Jimmy's acting seems .. um... weird... like he doesn't know what tp do with his hands.

[WOWmagnet]

I think the 4th episode is the funniest yet...

[Tennessee Jed]

i watched all four last night, and enjoyed it. i'll be sure to watch the rest.

[Dre]

"There's gotta be some way to f**k it"



I agree that the 4'th ep was the funniest.

[bermygoon]

I am having a trouble watching the show. It is funny but I just can't get over the fact that the whole set is brown. I get it they are poor but does EVERYTHING have to be brown. Are they too poor to afford Paint??

It is very funny but I can't get over the depressing brown EVERYWHERE!!

[jagsfans]

The show is funny, but if Jimmy was'nt on it I would'nt be watching it. The acting is weak more times than not, but that is standard with a new show filled w/stand up's. Louie's boss/friend is the best actor on the show and hold's his own in "bringing the funny".

The black couple annoyme the most, but I certainly understand their purpose on the show. Lil Jimmy is of course the highlight. I stop looking for Internet Porn whenever his scenes pop up.