MaximumMadness Louis C.K. has recently emerged as one of my favorite comedians and actors/filmmakers, thanks in part to his brutally honest stand-up reminiscent of George Carlin, and for his current FX single-camera series "Louie", which is one of the finest comedies on television right now.When I discovered through the magic of Wikipedia that he had a short- lived, single-season sitcom on HBO, I leaped at the chance to see it. Last night, I was able to watch the first four episodes, and I am truly saddened that I missed it when it first aired back in 2006. Despite having a fair share of problems, "Lucky Louie" is a very solid, hilarious, vulgar and self-satirizing, self-parodying sitcom.Louis C.K. stars at the titular "Louie", and the spunky Pamela Adlon (who also guest-stars on C.K.'s current show) plays his wife Kim. They live in a crummy, run-down apartment with their daughter Lucy (Kelly Gould), facing the different aspects of modern, married life.Supporting actors include Michael G. Hagerty and Jim Norton as Louie's friends, Rick Shapiro as Kim's brother (a complete mess of a man) and Jerry Minor and Kim Hawthorne as their black next-door-neighbors (giving the show some humorous racial tensions).Episodes are written and filmed as tradition dictates, even being shot in front of live studio-audiences. It's interesting, because it gives the show a classical sitcom feel, which I normally hate (I'm not a fan of standard, 3-camera sitcoms, but rather prefer single-camera sitcoms like "Community" and "Arrested Development"), but here it works. In part because the show feels like self-parody and self-satire at times, and because of C.K.'s dark, brutally honest brand of humor. It's one of those rare sitcoms that works perfectly.It's also important to note that this is an extremely vulgar at times sitcom, due to it being an HBO show. There is consistent profanity, frank depictions and discussions of sex and nudity, and occasional violent content. However, this gives the show an odd air of realism, and elevates it beyond the norms of the sitcom.That being said, there are some faults. Despite it's groundbreaking darkness and realism, it does fall back on some classic sitcom clichés, which gets grating at times. Also, at other times, it feels very basic. Finally, the laugh track, while a nice touch, does get grating on occasions.However, as a sort-of homage to classic 70's sitcoms, and as a dark, hilarious and graphic modern show, "Lucky Louie" functioned very well. It's a shame it didn't last more than one season. I give it an 8 out of 10. C.K. fans should check it out!

Greatornot This show reminds of the realness of most Brit Sitcoms, turned up a couple of racy notches. This show will cross any line and it is real. The acting chemistry works. Pamela Adlon is basically what makes this show work.She is the same character in every role.... CALIFORNICATION, for example, but thats OK. I believe Louis CK is only adequate as the lead character. He seems to be very ho hum. The supporting cast is awesome.Jim Norton and Michael Hagerty as Lous friends light up every scene when they interact. You have a little bit of imitation from Seinfeld episodes... in the form of an eccentric neighbor that drops in unexpectedly and raids the fridge.Sound familiar ? That is perfectly OK. No beautiful people in this show but REAL people. I like that a lot, the average American can relate to these folks and form a kinship. The language may be a bit over the top but its nice that we live in an age where you can have sitcoms that can cross that line. Can you imagine if Archie and Mike could say what they really want without censorship on ALL IN THE FAMILY??? That would make the show more realistic not less. Overall , a good watch and hopefully this show can come back on another cable channel.

lynnwally Saw the last season of Lucky Louie at my sons home in NC,and it was awesome, wanted to come back to New York and order HBO just for that show, can't believe HBO axed it ..they finally have a hit and they dump it, now I know why I don't get HBO ...they don't have a clue, what people want !! I can't wait until it comes out on DVD so I can go buy it , as I could watch it over and over again and share the laughs with friends, does anyone know when it comes out on DVD? I wish HBO or another station would put Lucky Louie back on the air, they would get high ratings for sure! So come on all you Lucky Louie fans, raise hell until they put it back on the air!

gangstahippie Rated TV-MA for Strong Language and Sexual Content. Quebec Rating:13+ Canadian Home Video Rating:14A Canadian TV Rating:14+Lucky Louie is the latest sitcom from HBO.It plays on the movie network in Canada.I have seen a couple of episodes and this show is hilarious!.This is one of the best and hilarious sitcoms in recent years.It also might be the start for very adult oriented sitcoms.This sitcom is much different from others.You wont find this one on FOX.This show has plenty of profanity(including the f-word and the c-word),graphic sexual dialogue and sexual content.Definitely not for little kids.This show is about a mechanic named Louie who lives with his wife and daughter.In each episode he,his family and his friends get into many hilarious misadventures.Lucky Louie is a hilarious sitcom that you will not want to miss.Runtime:30min 10/10