FX is Bringing the Goods

FX has quickly branded itself as one of the best cable networks on television.  Already with hits including The Shield, Damages, Nip/Tuck and Rescue Me it appears they are attempting to bring more original programming to the fold.  Variety.com reports:

FX is getting serious about its comedy slate, giving series orders to two half-hour laffers.  The League revolves around a group of longtime guy friends who participate in a fantasy football league. Louie stars comic Louis CK as a standup comic and newly single dad raising two daughters in New York City.

While The League could be a good idea that is poorly executed, I think it deserves a shot.  If they can accurately portray the sometimes hilarious, sometimes ridiculous dynamics of fantasy football patrons they may have gold.  Although I'm not sure how much juice they can squeeze from this concept.  As for Louie, Louis CK borders on comic genius and his short lived Lucky Louie show on HBO showed his potential.  I have high hopes and expectations for this one.  Throw in the return of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and it looks to be a great fall for FX.