Lucky Louie



Louis CK's first show, Lucky Louie was HBO's first multi-camera sitcom filmed in front of a live Studio Audience. Airing in 2006, and cancelled the same year, Lucky Louie starred Louis C.K. as Louie, a lower class husband and father and his family as they struggle through life in Boston.

A throwback to the sitcoms Louis C.K. grew up with like All in The Family, Lucky Louie emulates those shows by not being afraid of a frank and cynical view of life. Lucky Louie also differentiates itself from other modern sitcoms by airing on HBO, which means lots of swearing, Black Comedy, sex based storylines and nudity (Male only though. Female nudity isn't funny).

Provides examples of:

 * Aborted Arc: The first two episodes focus on Kim's desire to have a second baby. It's not mentioned again in the show's (admittedly short) run.
 * Black Best Friend: Invoked. Louie really wants Walter to like him in the Pilot.
 * Black Comedy: Brought over from Louis C.K.'s stand up.
 * Black Comedy Rape: When Louie accidentally ends up in a confessional, he ends up telling the priest about a dream he had about being raped by a demon.
 * Devil but No God: Apparently, Louie believes in Hell but not God.
 * Friends Rent Control: Averted. The small apartment is quite realistic for a low-income household.
 * Hey It's That Guy: Fans of Louie will recognise Jim Norton appearing in both shows.
 * Emma Stone also appears in one episode.
 * Hollywood Atheist: Averted, Louie doesn't believe in god, but no real reason is given and he doesn't make a big deal about it.
 * Standardized Sitcom Housing: Intentionally averted. Louis C.K. said that he found other sitcom sets too complicated and mindfully sought a simple design for his set.
 * Vocal Dissonance: Louie is very surprised to find out he has been confessing to a black priest.
 * We Want Our Jerk Back: Kim's response to Louie trying to act like a better husband after