From "somwhere" in Albany, Louie executive producer and starLouis CK greeted members of the Television Critics Association Saturday with his thoughts on fashion, comedy and FX's standards and practices division.
Here's a look at the many topics he tackled during his half hour before the press.
On Comedys Boundaries
It is rare for FX to have to reign CK in. Im like a dog with a shock collar. You can take the collar off after a while; I know where the fence is, he said via satellite (CK is en route to the Adirondacks to retrieve his daughter from sleepaway camp), recognizing the valuable service that the nets standards and practices division provides. Still, exceptions exist, including a bit that was potentially offensive to Catholics in the God episode earlier in the series run. It certainly didnt upset me any, CK said of FX Networks president John Landgrafs note, because hes usually right.
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On His Emmy Record
If people expected CK to start gushing about his seven Emmy nominations (for both his FX series and his stand-up special), they dont know CK. The very idea of records and competition, he said, should be more of an athletics things. Not that he isnt flattered, and pleased for his cast and network. The record was previously held by David Lynch, who was a big hero of mine, he added. To take something away from him is bittersweet.
On CKs Personal TV Habits
When CK is asked about his favorite TV shows, the roomful of TV reporters anticipate titles like Sons of Anarchy, Breaking Bad orCurb your Enthusiasm. Instead, CK starts praising Lifetimes Project Runway. I love it because I actually really enjoy fashion And I love thatTim Gunn guy. Hes got a really great work either, he quips, adding that hell watch big-tent competition shows like American Idol andAmericas Got Talent, too. Im a real sucker for very maudlin emotional stuff, he said, claiming he used to cry like a baby while watching Deal or No Deal.
On his Stand Up Future
To hear him tell it, CK will never stop doing stand-up. In addition to loving the format and the comedic inspiration born out of the live experience, he acknowledged that he still makes way more money on tour than he does on TV. "Stand-up takes the pressure off of doing other things," he continued. Whats more, it keeps his blood moving and is what he argues hes best at.
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OtherLouieImitations
Following on Landgrafs stated desire to have more multi-dimensional comedians sign on to doLouie-like shows, CK was asked who would be capable. He mentions a multi-hyphenate likeChris Rock,who appeared earlier in the day to peddleTotally Biased with W. Kamau Bell. His advice for those who attempt the model: Youve got to educate yourself technically, he allowed, noting the importance of respecting the craft and knowing how such things as cameras work. Some people draw a line between the technical and the creative, and thats a mistake.
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