Shameless (Louis C.K. special) explained

Shameless
Director:	Steven J. Santos
Producer:	Leo Clarke Dave Becky (executive) Louis C.K. (executive) Vic Kaplan (executive) Ralph Paredes (executive)
Starring:	Louis C.K.
Editing:	Brian Schnuckel
Runtime:	56 minutes
Country:	United States
Language:	English

Shameless is the first full-length comedy special performed by comedian Louis C.K. It premiered on HBO January 13, 2007.^[1] The special was filmed in Los Angeles, California at the Henry Fonda Theater on November 4, 2006.

The DVD of the special was released on June 26, 2007^[2] and C.K. re-released the audio-only version of the album on his website for download in 2020.^[3]

Critical reception

The Guardian website said "Fifteen years of hard work and evolution have created an apparently effortless honesty that is fluent and heartfelt. Louis CK is the voice of resignation."^[4]

The special holds a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on user ratings.^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Revisiting 'Shameless,' Louis CK's First Stand-up Special'. New York. April 7, 2020. November 13, 2012. Cameron. Tung.
2. Web site: Louis C.K.: Shameless. cinema1.ca. April 8, 2020. 2017.
3. Web site: Shameless Audio Download. louisck.com. April 8, 2020. April 2, 2020.
4. Web site: Review: Comedy gold: Louis CK's Shameless. The Guardian. April 8, 2020. September 19, 2012. Leo. Benedictus.
5. Web site: Louis C.K.: Shameless. Rotten Tomatoes. April 8, 2020.