He's no Louie

Or Seinfeld or Larry David for that matter. In fact, his show is so derivative of other self-named comedies that it has become grating to watch.
Talk about having a good manager though; he saw the trend and jumped on the bandwagon at precisely the right time. Too bad it underscores why he was never a success to begin with; he just isn't very compelling or likable or funny. He is riding on the coattails of others.
That would actually make a fitting premise for one of his episodes.

Perhaps he was more engaging as an interviewer, none of which is showcased successfully on this show by the way. Upon seeing this however, one begins to realize he isn't nearly of the same caliber that even Howard Stern was when he made a similar type move.