An Interview with Jim and Jeannie Gaffigan

Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan is best known for riffing on Hot Pockets, but he and his wife, Jeannie, also raise their five kids in New York City. Until recently, they did so in a tiny two-bedroom Manhattan apartment. The challenges of life with a big family in close quarters and a fast-paced city form the basis for their new TV Land sitcom (also starring Michael Ian Black and featuring a guest appearance by Fred Armisen), The Jim Gaffigan Show, premiering July 15. In honor of this auspicious occasion, the Gaffigans talked about why NYC is a good place for kids, the importance of shooting on location and, mostly, food.