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Jim Jefferies Stuffed the UK's Vanna White in a Suitcase in the Trunk of His Car

by | January 17th, 2013

Australian comedian Jim Jefferies (FX's new series Legit) has a fascinating story for Conan that's probably the best story about game show sidekick smuggling ever told.

Sounds Promising

FX Orders New Comedy 'Legit' with Jim Jeffries, Dan Bakkedahl and D.J. Qualls

by | June 6th, 2012

FX is doubling down on the Aussies. Having already found a hit with down under import Wilfred, the cable network has just placed a 13-episode order for Legit from Australian comedian Jim Jeffries. Here's what we know about the show so far: Co-created by Peter O’Fallon and Jefferies, Legit 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).

How delightfully vague! But they've got plenty of time to get all the details out there, as the show won't premiere until next January. But [...]

Interviews

Talking to Jim Jefferies About His New FX Show 'Legit', 'Louie' Comparisons, and Australia vs. the UK vs. the US

by | January 16th, 2013

Jim Jefferies has a lot of experience playing a version of himself; his standup specials are filled with real life stories of fights, drugs and sex toys. In his new show Legit, premiering Thursday on FX, he again appears as version of himself, a foulmouthed Australian comic trying to make it in Los Angeles.

The show's pilot is also based on a true story, in which Jefferies accompanies a severely disabled friend to a brothel to lose his virginity. In his real life, Jefferies adventures now are more likely to focus on his two-month old son, who he was patiently trying to calm during our recent phone interview, as we talked about [...]

In Development

FX Doubles Down on the Aussies with Legit

by | October 12th, 2011

FX has found success by looking down under with their excellent remake of Wilfred, and now they're looking back to Australia for their next comedy. They've just ordered a pilot presentation for Legit, a new comedy from Australian comedian Jim Jeffries that'll be about "a misanthrope trying to go legit." Trying and failing, I assume.

Release Dates

FX Announces January Premieres for 'Archer,' 'Totally Biased,' and Jim Jefferies's New Show

by | November 28th, 2012

FX just announced that it's premiering a Thursday night comedy block on January 17th, 2013. Charlie Sheen's Anger Management (which was recently picked up for 90 episodes as part of mindless march towards syndication) will kick things off with back-to-back episodes at 9 and 9:30 before settling into the 9:30 timeslot for good. The fourth season of Archer will air at 10, followed by Legit, a new series starring Australian comedian Jim Jefferies at 9:30. The supporting cast for Legit features Dan Bakkedahl (The Daily Show), D.J. Qualls (Road Trip), and Gillian Vigman (MADtv), and the show follows Jefferies in his quest to "become legitimate in life." So, [...]

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