The Louie Show

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The Louie Show
Genre Sitcom
Created by Louie Anderson
Matt Goldman
StarringLouie Anderson
ComposersTom Hiel
Scott Pinkerton
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6 (1 unaired) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersMatt Goldman
Diane English
Joel Shukovsky
Camera setup Multi-camera
Running time30 minutes
Production companyShukovsky English Entertainment
Original release
Network CBS
ReleaseJanuary 31 (1996-01-31) 
March 6, 1996 (1996-03-06)

The Louie Show is an American sitcom television series that aired on CBS from January 31 until March 6, 1996 co-created by and starring comedian Louie Anderson.

Contents

Premise

A psychotherapist in Duluth, Minnesota deals with his friends and family. [1]

Cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Take Two Donuts and Call Me in the Morning" Asaad Kelada Matt Goldman & Louie Anderson January 31, 1996 (1996-01-31)
Louie thinks he has to take in a roommate to defer the costs of a roof repair. He also encounters a hostile patient at work.
2"Louie Gets Suspended"Asaad KeladaDon FosterFebruary 7, 1996 (1996-02-07)
Louie is late for his first meeting with a new supervisor, and she suspends him for a week.
3"Under The Rug"UnknownUnknownFebruary 14, 1996 (1996-02-14)
Louie advises Eddie to remove his toupee.
4"Scratcher"Asaad KeladaMatt GoldmanFebruary 21, 1996 (1996-02-21)
Louie finds the lotto ticket of a compulsive gambler he has been counseling.
5"Louie's Little Trip" Joanna Gleason Don Foster and Jhoni Marchinko March 6, 1996 (1996-03-06)
Louie searches for Curt and Gretchen while he's high on morphine.
6"A Brush with Bob"TBDTBDUNAIRED
One of Louie's patients, an embezzler, asks Gretchen out on a date.

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References

  1. TV Guide. "The Louie Show Cast and Details". TV Guide. Retrieved 2013-02-17.