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JamesG · 10-09-2012, 05:18 PM

"Louie" On Hiatus Until 2014
Oct 9, 2012
by Sadie Gennis

"Louie" is taking take an extended hiatus until 2014.

Emmy winner Louis C.K. — who writes, produces, stars in, directs and edits the show — requested the delay between the third and fourth seasons to ensure the show's quality continues to live up to its standards, he said in a conference call Tuesday, according to Variety.

"The last three seasons have been this surge of fun and work and stories and it's been great, but I want the show to keep getting better," C.K. told reporters. "That's my goal, and I don't want it to be making the donuts, I want it to be something that comes from somewhere important and stays funny. It's a luxury I asked for ... Season 4 is my job right now, but I'm going to take a whole lot of time to turn it in."

C.K. added that he thinks of the first three seasons as a trilogy and that Season 4 would hopefully "go somewhere new, even if it's only a slight shift."

"My goal from the very beginning is not to force Louis to adapt his skills to a specific structure of story," FX President John Landgraf said of the unconventional comedy. "Why does it have to be one thing? Why can't it be anything Louis wants it to be? Louis will do whatever he wants to do, and we'll try to figure out from a channel standpoint how to support that."

"Louie" will likely resume filming in fall 2013 with a target May 2014 premiere.

For those who can't wait until 2014, there's always the parody Twitter account Fake Louie Episodes — which outlines fictional Louie storylines in 140 characters or less — to help pass the time until the show's anticipated return.

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Louie-Se...4-1054423.aspx

JamesG · 03-28-2013, 01:40 PM

FX announced Thursday morning at their upfront presentation that "Louie's" fourth season returns in May 2014.

http://tvline.com/2013/03/28/justifi...ewed-season-5/

JamesG · 03-13-2014, 05:08 PM

FX Sets "Louie" Season 4 Premiere Date
by Vlada Gelman
3/13/14

At long last, "Louie" is back. The FX comedy series, which has been on hiatus for 19 months, will return for Season 4 on Monday, May 5 at 10/9c.

Two episodes will air back-to-back on each Monday through June 16. If you’re wondering about the math — 13 half-hours were originally ordered by the network, meaning one would have to be broadcast on its own — creator and star Louis C.K. delivered a bonus 14th installment.

“Louis said he needed extra time between Seasons 3 and 4 of his show because – even though Louie was the most critically acclaimed television comedy series in America – he needed to make it even better,” said FX Networks CEO John Landgraf in a statement.

“Based on the first three episodes we’ve seen, remarkably, he accomplished his goal.”

http://tvline.com/2014/03/13/louie-s...miere-date-fx/

TMC · 05-06-2014, 01:40 AM

http://www.vulture.com/2014/05/tv-re...-season-4.html

“Every line and shot and cut keenly judged,” says Matt Zoller Seitz, "every segment exactly the right length, every shift in tone expertly navigated. A lot of its surety might come from its creator realizing that he's been doing this for several years now and it's not new to us anymore. He doesn't have to hold our hands and ease us into anything. He can just do it.” PLUS: Did “Girls” inspire one of tonight’s episodes?, “Louie” isn’t a sitcom, drama or dramedy, and FX was smart to air 2 shows a week this season.

Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#4Kk33ZMfCbiLIHzl.99

10-09-2012, 05:18 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,112	FX Sets "Louie" Season 4 for May 5th *"Louie" On Hiatus Until 2014* Oct 9, 2012 by Sadie Gennis "Louie" is taking take an extended hiatus until 2014. Emmy winner Louis C.K. — who writes, produces, stars in, directs and edits the show — requested the delay between the third and fourth seasons to ensure the show's quality continues to live up to its standards, he said in a conference call Tuesday, according to Variety. "The last three seasons have been this surge of fun and work and stories and it's been great, but I want the show to keep getting better," C.K. told reporters. "That's my goal, and I don't want it to be making the donuts, I want it to be something that comes from somewhere important and stays funny. It's a luxury I asked for ... Season 4 is my job right now, but I'm going to take a whole lot of time to turn it in." C.K. added that he thinks of the first three seasons as a trilogy and that Season 4 would hopefully "go somewhere new, even if it's only a slight shift." "My goal from the very beginning is not to force Louis to adapt his skills to a specific structure of story," FX President John Landgraf said of the unconventional comedy. "Why does it have to be one thing? Why can't it be anything Louis wants it to be? Louis will do whatever he wants to do, and we'll try to figure out from a channel standpoint how to support that." "Louie" will likely resume filming in fall 2013 with a target May 2014 premiere. For those who can't wait until 2014, there's always the parody Twitter account Fake Louie Episodes — which outlines fictional Louie storylines in 140 characters or less — to help pass the time until the show's anticipated return. http://www.tvguide.com/News/Louie-Se...4-1054423.aspx Attached Images
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03-28-2013, 01:40 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,112	FX announced Thursday morning at their upfront presentation that "Louie's" fourth season returns in May 2014. http://tvline.com/2013/03/28/justifi...ewed-season-5/

03-13-2014, 05:08 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,112	*FX Sets "Louie" Season 4 Premiere Date* by Vlada Gelman 3/13/14 At long last, "Louie" is back. The FX comedy series, which has been on hiatus for 19 months, will return for Season 4 on Monday, May 5 at 10/9c. Two episodes will air back-to-back on each Monday through June 16. If you’re wondering about the math — 13 half-hours were originally ordered by the network, meaning one would have to be broadcast on its own — creator and star Louis C.K. delivered a bonus 14th installment. “Louis said he needed extra time between Seasons 3 and 4 of his show because – even though Louie was the most critically acclaimed television comedy series in America – he needed to make it even better,” said FX Networks CEO John Landgraf in a statement. “Based on the first three episodes we’ve seen, remarkably, he accomplished his goal.” http://tvline.com/2014/03/13/louie-s...miere-date-fx/

05-06-2014, 01:40 AM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,965	“Louie” feels amazingly confident in Season 4 http://www.vulture.com/2014/05/tv-re...-season-4.html “Every line and shot and cut keenly judged,” says Matt Zoller Seitz, "every segment exactly the right length, every shift in tone expertly navigated. A lot of its surety might come from its creator realizing that he's been doing this for several years now and it's not new to us anymore. He doesn't have to hold our hands and ease us into anything. He can just do it.” PLUS: Did “Girls” inspire one of tonight’s episodes?, “Louie” isn’t a sitcom, drama or dramedy, and FX was smart to air 2 shows a week this season. Read more at http://www.hitfix.com/tv-tattle#4Kk33ZMfCbiLIHzl.99