LOUIE Renewed for Season 5

LOUIE will return for a fifth season, FX announced during its Television Critics Association press tour day.

“LOUIE’s fourth season was once again groundbreaking,” said John Landgraf, CEO, FX Networks & FX Productions in a statement. “Sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartbreaking – always thought provoking. The show went to narrative and cinematic places no comedy has gone before and we look forward to seeing what Louis comes up with next.”

LOUIE’s fifth season will debut in Spring 2015, and will consist of seven episodes.

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2014 TCA Awards Nominations Announced

The Television Critics Association has announced the nominations for the 30th Annual TCA Awards, and there is a lot of good television represented here. (Full disclosure: I’m a part of TCA.)

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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: Louis C.K. Parodies LOUIE with ‘Lincoln’ Sketch

LOUIE may be on a hiatus until early 2014, but when Louis C.K. hosted SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE this weekend, he did a little parody of his series — as President Lincoln.

Take a look at the version that aired this past Saturday night, and a special director’s cut from dress rehearsal footage…

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