Tonight FX brings us "Archer" and "Unsupervised" but check out my summary of the final day of the TCAs with FX's panels. Russell Brand was mind-blowing despite the extreme resistance to even the idea of his new show (we're gonna watch). --- All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: FX at the TCAs - The Russell Brand Experience
TV Junkie: HBO Cancels 'Bored To Death'; Tintin 3-D Movie Is Great
HBO has canceled "Bored To Death" & more but has renewed "Enlightened." --- Louis C.K. to host next White House Correspondents dinner. --- Tintin the 3-D movie is great! See it _and_ get the '90s TV series on DVD. --- The TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan is also here.
TV Junkie: The Comedy-Heavy Video Gift Guide
Not much in prime time tonight but be sure to check out "Always Sunny" and "The League" tonight on the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan --- We've compiled a comedy-heavy list of suggested video gifts for fans of TV and comedy, check it out!
Louis C.K. Battles NYC Traffic & Kid Vomit To Make 'The Tonight Show'
Comedian Louis C.K., known for his hilarious quips revealing the ridiculous in humanity, almost missed his flight from NYC to L.A. for his Wednesday night appearance on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno. His hectic morning involved taking his two daughters to school - in a limousine provided by "The Tonight Show" - when a few obstacles, like traffic and a sick kid, put a damper on his plans.
TV Junkie: 'Louie' Season Finale - Don't Miss It; Sign 'The Green Room' Petition
At the top of the TV Junkie Must-Watch list tonight is the season finale of FX's "Louie." This great show has always been more than just another 'half-hour comedy,' please support it. --- Also please support "The Green Room With Paul Provenza" by signing the petition to bring it back for another season.
TV Junkie: No Emmy Nom For Jimmy Kimmel = Out of Touch Academy
The Emmys snubbed "Jimmy Kimmel Live" among other worthy shows this year, WTF? --- The data says that the "Friends" characters had 85 sex partners in 10 seasons. Poor Chandler. --- Don't miss "Louie" and "The Green Room With Paul Provenza" tonight, they are in the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: A Treat for Truebies; Louis C.K. on 'The Daily Show' Tonight
We've got a Funny or Die/"True Blood" video for you to check out. --- Sure, it's almost 3 weeks away, but AMC's "Breaking Bad" is bearing down on us.
TV Junkie: 'Louie'/'Wilfred' Premiere Tonight on FX
The highly anticipated arrival of season 2 of Louis C.K.'s "Louie" arrives tonight at 10:30pm on FX. We've seen it, it's incredible, and it's the must-watch show of the night. Please check out the interviews we've done with Louis over the past few months. --- Jack White and Stephen Colbert plan to make sweet music together. --- All this and the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan for tonight.
TV Junkie: At the 'Louie' Season 2 Premiere
We went to the season 2 premiere event of FX's "Louie" at Caroline's on Broadway in NYC. Season 2 of "Louie" starts this Thursday, June 23, at 10:30pm. Season 1 of "Louie" comes out on DVD tomorrow and it's a must-get for any fan of comedy and/or TV.
TV Junkie: The 'Louie' Premiere & More News
Check out our summary of the "Louie" premiere - video coming soon. --- More "Men of a Certain Age" audio. --- Not much on TV tonight until late night ("Chelsea Lately," "Childrens Hospital"), hope you've got Netflix and/or DVR waiting for you. --- The TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan and more.
TV Junkie: Our vid of Sir Patrick Stewart at the Peabodys; TV Podcasts & More
Please check out our video of Sir Patrick Stewart at the Peabody Awards. --- We have a new edition of the Channel Zero podcast up with our interview of Louis C.K. on location + our suggestions for other great podcasts to listen to this weekend. --- We can't wait until Sunday's lineup with "Game of Thrones" (see a sneak preview here).
EXCLUSIVE - TV Junkie Interview: Louis C.K. on Location with 'Louie'
Check out our interview with stand-up comedian Louis C.K. who is the creator, writer, editor, producer, and lead of FX's "Louie" which will have the premiere of its second season on Thursday, June 23, at 10:30pm. We talked with Louis C.K. on location in New York City, outside of the world-famous Caroline's Comedy Club on Broadway.
TV Junkie Interview: Louis C.K., Mastermind Of FX's 'Louie'
Louis C.K.'s FX series, "Louie," was one of our Top Ten picks for 2010 and it's currently in production in New York City. We had the chance to ask C.K. some questions about himself and his life, and the challenges of being the lead actor/director/writer/producer/etc. of his show. He gave us answers that make us even more eager to see the second season of the most innovative comedy we've seen in years.
TV Junkie: Please Let That Be the Last AMAs; Yo Gabba Gabba/Louis CK/Brian Regan Will Be Here Soon
Disappointed with last night's AMAs? You shoulda watched "Dexter" or "Boardwalk Empire" even. Both of those shows he been fantastic during the month of November.
We'd also like to inform you of some local appearances by some of our favorite people we've seen on TV: "Yo Gabba Gabba!" bring their live show to the NOKIA on November 26 & 27; Louis CK appears at the Gibson on December 2; and Brian Regan will be at the Wiltern on December 10. All of these shows will likely sell out so don't procrastinate on giving yourself or a friend an early Holiday present.
The TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan: "Chuck", "American Masters: Lennon NYC", "Conan" (Zachary Levi)
TV Junkie: Reporting from the TCAs; Emmys Auction
We'll be at the Television Critics Association summer session all week and will start live-blogging tomorrow - we will post highlights of our liveblogs here at LAist. Today we will do a "Parenthood" set visit among other things. More to come!
TV Junkie: 'Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III'; George is Dead; Tubeys
The TV Junkie Plan: "Attack of the Show", "Deadliest Catch", "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List", "Louie", Letterman (Kristin Chenoweth; M.I.A. performs)
TV Junkie: 'Louie" Premieres - Don't Miss It; 'Food Party' Season Finale Is Fun & Bizarre
Louis C.K.'s "Louie" premieres at 11pm on FX tonight and the show eclipses any other offerings at that hour. If you've been fortunate enough to see C.K.'s stand-up act or his short-lived HBO show, "Lucky Louie", you know that he is one incredibly talented performer and creator. The Emmy-award winner is getting another chance to do his thing on FX and it just might work out: the network has been committed to providing edgy shows both in drama and comedy.
TV Junkie: Network TV Takes A Hit in '08-'09
Memorial Day Weekend Edition
The 2008-2009 season which ended this week has seen the networks' ratings collectively drop 16%. FOX remained on top for the 5th consecutive year but even they fell 13% in viewership, a fall attributed to not having the Super Bowl as well as "American Idol" sinking in viewership. Only CBS saw an increase in viewership (11%) which was fueled by the success of "The Mentalist".
DVD Review: Louis C.K.'s 'Chewed Up' + March 27th Appearance @ The Wiltern
Release Date: 12/16/2008
TV Junkie: Weekend Edition - Louis CK!!
The incredible Louis CK debuts his one hour special "Chewed Up" on Showtime Saturday night at 11pm. Yes, last weekend we told you to check out Chris Rock's special and this one is even better. Louis CK writes a lot of Rock's material, and has written for Letterman, Conan, "SNL", and created his own (critically acclaimed but short-lived) show on HBO "Lucky Louie".

