“Louis C.K. Live At The Comedy Store” Available Now

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Louis C.K.’s new special “Live at the Comedy Store” is now available for just $5.  The special was taped in the 450 seat Main Room at the iconic Comedy Store on the Sunset Strip.

In his fan subscriber email, Louis C.K. wrote about the reason for shooting his new special at the legendary Comedy Store, calling it “really show biz”.

He wrote, “I have always found the Comedy Store to be the most intimidating club of my life. It is what I thought comedy clubs to be when I listened to Lenny Bruce records as a kid.”

The venue has a special place in his heart and his own comedy history. Louis wrote, “The Comedy Store is the only club in the country that NEVER passed me when I auditioned. I auditioned at many clubs where I didn’t pass but I always went back and finally did pass. The Comedy Store NEVER passed me. I just wasn’t right for them. I didn’t start working there until I became well known enough to circumvent the audition process. Until I became one of those guys who can just walk into a nightclub and go on stage.”

He told the story about his first audition at the Store on Letterman last night.

As for the reason he chose the Comedy Store for his 6th stand up special, he wrote, “So why did I shoot my new special in this place? I don’t know. Maybe because, after thirty years of doing comedy, the most exciting feeling for me is going on stage, not entirely sure it’s going to go well. To this day, when I work at the Store, I feel there’s a one in three chance I might bomb. Like bomb hard. To a guy my age who has been doing it this long, that is exciting. So over the last tour I did this year, I started doing shows at the Comedy Store “Main room” to feel it out. The staff of the club is excellent and they really know how to run a traditional room.”

He added, “I really feel truly privileged to have shot this special on that stage.”

Right now, the special is available for 5 bucks on Louis’ website, LouisCK.net. Then look for the world television premiere of “Louis C.K. Live at the Comedy Store” on FX. The network that is also home to C.K.’s show “Louie”, has said the special will air this spring.

And here’s four minutes for free.

 

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