live-action intro by Louie Anderson talking to the audience about his childhood, then dissolving into the show. Home videos and merchandise Based on the popularity of the show, various merchandise was released including apparel, videos of various episodes, a "Lake Winnibigoshish" CD-ROM comic book, and a book series for children. The book series was based on the various episodes of the show and contained six books in total. Kids' meal toys were also produced for several fast-food restaurant chains including Taco Bell (1996), Hardee's (1997), Jack in the Box (1997), and Dairy Queen (1999). For a time, Life with Louie-branded SpaghettiOs, in character shapes, were available. In early January 2006, TVShowsOnDVD.com posted a news story that Life with Louie was going to be released on DVD in the US. The information came from Louie Anderson himself who mentioned this news on a radio program he was a guest on, KQRS-FM. There has been no other news since then and it is now unknown if this series will ever be released on DVD in the United States since Louie Anderson's death in 2022. However, three 2-episode sets were released in the United Kingdom in summer 2007 as Life with Louie: Volume 1, 2, and 3. The sets were released through Boulevard Entertainment as part of the Jetix programming brand. Awards The series won two Emmy Awards. It also won the Humanitas Prize three times, which is more than for any other animated series. Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Editing - Special Class - Rick Hinson, Rick Hammel, Les Wolf Thomas Syslo and Timothy Borquez - 1996 (nominated) Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Mixing - Special Class - Timothy Borquez and Dan Hiland - 1996 (nominated) Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Louie Anderson - 1997 Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Louie Anderson - 1998 Emmy Award for Outstanding Sound Mixing - Special Class - Timothy Borquez, Timothy J. Garrity and Brad Brock - 1998 (nominated) Emmy Award for Outstanding Outstanding Sound Editing - Special Class - Timothy Borquez, Rick Hinson and Eric Freeman - 1998 (nominated) Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program - Louie Anderson - 1999 (nominated) Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program - 1999 (nominated) Genesis Award for ethical treatment of animals - 1997 Humanitas Prize for Children's Animation - 1996 Humanitas Prize for Children's