Comedian + Idea = Greenlight. Jim Jefferies' FX Show Airs January
That's the only sense I can make from the recent news that Australian stand up Jim Jefferies will have a 13-episode show premiere on FX in January 2013.
Clearly much bigger overseas than he is in Australia (I've only recently heard of the guy), Jefferies is making the most of the success of Louie. As no doubt FX is, looking for the next thing that will grab them ratings. By backing a guy like Jefferies, FX seem to be going for the same offensive jugular that Louis C.K. does so well, although I haven't yet seen any of the heart in Jefferies' own stand up that makes Louie such a treat to watch.
Called Legit (yep, five letters, starts with 'L'. FX are aping the Louie formula to a tee), the new show is about a comedian, "Jim" (Jefferies) and his misguided attempts to become legitimate in life. He is encouraged in his quest by his best friend "Steve" (Dan Bakkedahl), and Steve's brother "Billy" (D.J. Qualls).
This is the sort of news that makes me cry like an onion. While every so often the US networks pick up a Wilfred or something else just as inspired, most of the time they make these sorts of choices, although I guess they can only choose from the field that's presented to them. Me, I'm gonna lie back and imagine that Aussie heavy-metal drummer turned comedian Steve Hughes is writing a show, a cross between Spinal Tap and Peep Show.
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