Louie Anderson's Incredible First Appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson - 11/20/1984 #johnnycarson #louieanderson #thetonightshow
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Not only did Louie get the official Carson nod and affirmative smile, he called Louie back out for another bow, then got up from the desk walked over and gave him a handshake. Career made.
@AlexZafer4 жыл бұрын
God damn, I love seeing people killing it on here. You don't get that with Colbert and his unfunny slew of SJW ******s.
@VolvoImpala4 жыл бұрын
I was watching Seth Meyers and some other clown only interviewing black people about there experiences with police 'cause of the riots (that they are calling protests for some reason while at the same time ignoring the peaceful protesters). I could tell stories about my experiences but that wouldn't make headline news even though it wasn't pretty (to put it politely).
@DunderHead.50004 жыл бұрын
@ Alex : But Johnny didn't invite Louie over to the desk, which is what Johnny would traditionally do if he liked a comedian -- and that surprised me, because Louie's performance that night was very funny. If anyone deserved a "c'mon over", it was Louie.
@Milesco3 жыл бұрын
@@Milesco Many great comedians did not get a wave over to sit down - even Seinfeld had two appearances before he got to sit with Johnny. Mostly this is about programming and show timing among many other considerations. The fact he called Louie back out for an extra bow and reached for a handshake is most unusual - and cannot go unnoticed as an extra sign of respect.
@AlexZafer3 жыл бұрын
@@AlexZafer : _"Even Seinfeld had two appearances before he got to sit with Johnny."_ Really? I didn't know that. I had always assumed he got waved over on his first appearance. Good point about show timing -- I hadn't considered that.
@Milesco3 жыл бұрын
That first joke about being “just between meals” immediately won the crowd over and put the audience at ease.
@TheSankyu994 жыл бұрын
Indeed. His opener was greatly delivered and timed.
@farismag4 жыл бұрын
@@farismag Both of you two have it right! I remember this appearance and I have been a fan ever since!
@KeithCooper-Albuquerque4 жыл бұрын
It was a great set. Louie has really good timing.
@edwardh10034 жыл бұрын
Why the F would I need to be "at ease" to watch a comedian. He either sucks or he doesn't... has nothing to do with me being "at ease"
@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt4 жыл бұрын
@@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt Uh, they don't know if he's going to bomb or not, that makes everyone uneasy, they could see; '' hell no he's good'' : ) And that's why the f ....
@bikersoncall4 жыл бұрын
He had them right from the first line! Funny man, poking fun at his weight in such an endearing way. I still think we lost him too soon.
@danwaldis45538 ай бұрын
God I miss Carson and all the wonderful guests he had on his show..
@eiforget5 ай бұрын
Louie had the timing of Jack Benny, sensibility of Bob Newhart & the heart of a lion. You will be missed Louie.
@kmac17662 жыл бұрын
fantastic comment
@sooparticular2 жыл бұрын
And the physique of a walrus.
@gardenofeels68722 жыл бұрын
Perfect description, KM. Well said!
@jacklambert26072 жыл бұрын
That he did .Same thoughts
@miked47412 жыл бұрын
Never heard his talent expressed as compared to those two masters, but that is spot on. Glad we were all lucky enough to enjoy his gift.
@lauramalek31282 жыл бұрын
So glad you were recognized for the massive talent that you were. Will never forget seeing you at The Stress Factory on my birthday with my older brother . I yelled out "We love you Louie”, and you said back “Man, that feels good to hear." RIP Legend.
@dtopal11602 жыл бұрын
That's awesome. That reminds me, we saw Norm McDonald and I couldn't contain myself as he walked by us, I blurted out "It's great to see you Norm!", he stopped, turned and in a genuine voice told my wife and I "It's good to see you too, man". Good memories. R.I.P. to the both of them. :(
@vwkaferman2 жыл бұрын
awesome. seriously heartwarming
@JDforEVRR11112 жыл бұрын
Aww man The Stress Factory! That takes me back.
@tradtke1012 жыл бұрын
thats cool and weird at the same time.
@slapthekillswitch2 жыл бұрын
‘Massive’
@jeremybartlett17062 жыл бұрын
Nobody was better than Johnny Carson. Many have tried but he will always be the King of Late Night. Louie Anderson got his nod from the best and he was hilarious too. R.I.P Louie.
@mistersinister54942 жыл бұрын
Nobody comes close to Johnny
@OscarOffTheCuff2 жыл бұрын
@Tim C shut up Tim you probably watch Jimmy Fallon
@OscarOffTheCuff2 жыл бұрын
Carson was and still is King of late night.
@smoothandchunky12 жыл бұрын
Although it seems he was a bit of an asshole off screen, Johnny Carson was the epitomy of a gracious, funny host. Loved watching him back in the day
@laz0rama2 жыл бұрын
Craig Ferguson was 10x better
@Shiyounin2 жыл бұрын
"I can't stay long, I'm in between meals, so bear with me..." Louie Anderson killed it from the start. He poked fun at himself and he kept it real without having to make up a bunch of stuff, his life was his source of humor. We will miss you Louie and your charming stories. RIP!
@metaspherz2 жыл бұрын
I love the way he smiles at the crowd's reaction. He know he's gonna absolutely knock them dead, and he just enjoys the set. So relaxed and talented.
@danbush40739 ай бұрын
So original.. lmfao the fat jokes have never been done before!
@richardlacey49237 ай бұрын
Boy, when Johnny Carson asks you to come out and take another bow, that’s respect!
@elkabong64294 жыл бұрын
...or take a seat on the couch.
@onanthebarbarian98834 жыл бұрын
Onan TheBarbarian That’s even higher praise!
@elkabong64294 жыл бұрын
Yes, but he didn't get a seat on the couch
@richardkimble11913 жыл бұрын
@SilentBob420BMFJ david spade is a moron, just like the other sandlerians.
@gunchap3 жыл бұрын
@@gunchap david spade fucked me in egg roll
@MegaKamandi2 жыл бұрын
Celebrity deaths usually don't bother me but man this one is hitting home for some reason. Something about him and his style, especially his role in Baskets. I keep telling people what an awesome job he did in that and that you could really feel the pain and disappointment the "Mom" was, really sad, really bummed. Rest In Peace Louie, a fan for life.
@vwkaferman2 жыл бұрын
He was so lovable in everything he did.
@HardingMotorsportsLLC2 жыл бұрын
Me too. Louie and Meatloaf both the same day.
@PAHWarrior2 жыл бұрын
Same. My heart hurts.
@caroled39432 жыл бұрын
I mean I can even remember growing up watching his cartoon Louie. He managed to transcend generations which takes a lot of skill in comedy.
@raysravens522 жыл бұрын
I hear you, definitely gonna miss Louie A.
@tygottafeelin97532 жыл бұрын
RIP Louie...... one of my friends as a kid in MN.
@brotherWes2 жыл бұрын
His timing is perfect. Doesn't seem the least bit nervous.
@ArizonaCowboys4 жыл бұрын
@Lloyd Bonafide Louie was funny. Carson never said that, and speaking of jerks.. YOU are a bona fide ass-wipe! And a liar.
@THE-HammerMan4 жыл бұрын
if you didn't like the set?....would you at least listen to the set's of the time?? It was good is all i'm sayin
@ArizonaCowboys4 жыл бұрын
not uncomfortable
@ArizonaCowboys4 жыл бұрын
Matthew Hamersly exactly
@SonnyGTA4 жыл бұрын
Louie totally killed it and it made Carson very happy. Steven Wright was another one that aced his debut and cracked Carson up....
@harrykadaras94593 жыл бұрын
You can hear Johnny cracking up in the background at the "Sorry I'm sweating but if I don't I'll explode" joke.
@Mumblix4 жыл бұрын
ha ha, I heard that he couldn't help it.. some great lines from Louie , I could use all of those lines and no one would laugh. :shrugs: :)
@bikersoncall4 жыл бұрын
Miss that infectious laugh
@jimrockfish18754 жыл бұрын
Mumblix Grumph I love ❤️ that! Recognize it anywhere 😃
@samanthab19234 жыл бұрын
What a great feeling it must have been to hear Johnny laugh like that at one of your jokes.
@justinoldmusician53214 жыл бұрын
Geee Wzzz - A lot of it’s in the delivery, but a his lines were so funny. These guys practice for hours in front of a mirror, or in front of friends, to improve their presentation. His self depreciating humor rivals Rodney Dangerfield’s. “They keep pushing me back into the ocean” and the “bear hides their food in the trees,” got me the most. 😂🤣😂🤣
@alan301894 жыл бұрын
Anderson came right out of the gate swinging,...and in calm repose.......this was brilliance in action.....The laughter from Carson at 2:18 was a testament to that.
@yankeedoodledoctor82562 жыл бұрын
To hear Carson LOL in the background….we’ll miss you Louie. Thank you for making our lives better 🥰
@susieuramoto74912 жыл бұрын
You know you have made it!
@briankregg6329 Жыл бұрын
He always had a cuteness and vulnerability to him which made him even funnier.
@lee48lee683 жыл бұрын
He is one of those comedians/storytellers who, when he tells a story, afterwards you say...hey, that happened to me, too.
@stevepipenger46513 жыл бұрын
@@stevepipenger4651 -So true. I remember when I was a kid, he’d tell a joke about how big a Big Gulp was at 7-11... he called it a bucket of soda. That still makes me laugh to this day.
@lee48lee683 жыл бұрын
@@stevepipenger4651 this is called observational comedy
@lambert23323 жыл бұрын
You're very pretty🙋♂️
@jamesmilligan45922 жыл бұрын
@@jamesmilligan4592 -Thank you.
@lee48lee682 жыл бұрын
My sister went to Ames elementary school in St. Paul, Minnesota with Louie. He was a nice kid. Although, she told me she thought his life was difficult as a child. Glad he succeeded.
@WasThatWrong3 жыл бұрын
That seems to be a common theme with comedians: a difficult life.
@sagatuppercut29603 жыл бұрын
@@sagatuppercut2960 Sense of Humor is best possible coping mechanism for early trauma/neglect.
@zenoftupac90963 жыл бұрын
I lived in St Paul all my life he grew up in a rough neighborhood projects on the eastside
@daviddahl85623 жыл бұрын
@@daviddahl8562 I went to Ames, Hazel Park, and Harding. East sider also.
@WasThatWrong3 жыл бұрын
hes still doing it today! for some reason i thought Louie Anderson was dead but i am thinking about Chris Farley....
@10percent4DaBigGuy3 жыл бұрын
Did such a fantastic job of his mother role in the tv series, "Baskets". Underrated actor..much!
@stephenphillips62455 ай бұрын
I posted the same comment. He stole the scenes he was in. Such a great character.
@travismiles58855 ай бұрын
I met him years ago after a gig in boise. My favorite stand up comedian. Never a swear word. One of the kindest human beings I've ever met. Such a quick sharp witt. Godspeed louie
@roywells57902 жыл бұрын
Nice guy for a creep.
@obbzerver11 ай бұрын
@@obbzerver What did he do?
@ramvicious805711 ай бұрын
@@ramvicious8057 He was a chicken hawk. Look up Tom Rhodes "Meeting Louie Anderson", and "277 My Official Statement".
@obbzerver11 ай бұрын
He just nailed this whole routine. His timing and facial expressions were so natural and spot on. He had the audience from the start.
@SkyJamVideos2 жыл бұрын
Very focused set!
@wintermute00792 жыл бұрын
You're right. There was not a syllable misspoken.
@wzpu32832 жыл бұрын
@@wzpu3283 He always had that ability to do callbacks and keep several balls in the air. Perfect timing when he's talking about his brother and him at the breakfast table and throws in his dad cocking the gun. "Is he home?" Beautiful.
@scribe5702 жыл бұрын
I know this is going to sound corny, but I get tears in my eyes when I think about how how cool show business was back in the day.
@roryestarks3 жыл бұрын
i soo agree with you, the music dance and all..
@jojoatv3 жыл бұрын
Just happened to me at the end. Louie was one of my favs.
@philmabarak54213 жыл бұрын
Yup you are so right. How fast things have changed. Miss that time.
@billgreen62633 жыл бұрын
Sounds corny to me, too.
@fabianhoigens46203 жыл бұрын
I'm a 🌽⚾️ too I wish we had Johnny Carson in my era. Thank God for KZhead... right! From, Katrinka 🌴
@katrinkasanfranciscobayare73643 жыл бұрын
This material is STILL Excellent nearly 40 yrs later. Great dude. Godspeed to Louie's family as well.
@Zorn762 жыл бұрын
We in Minnesota lost another great one … rip Louie Minnesota loves you ❤️💜
@ginalynn44932 жыл бұрын
I went to Hazel Park Jr. High with louie. The jokes about life and physical stuff are pure clean comedy. Mr. Kunze was our physical education teacher. Kunze would shout when we were outdoors at the end of the period.... "out 'round the post and 10" .... which meant run the cross county route, and do 10 chin ups before heading to shower. Louie would always be way last, and would just hang on the bars wincing trying for even one chin up. Kunze; Anderson! Skip it already and hit the shower! Louie to us classmates; See l knew it was almost lunch time! Most of Louis humor was based on real life happenings, and our east side of St.Paul working class upbringing. When I miss thise old days, I rewatch Louie, and I go back in time. RIP Louie. And where ever you are, I enjoyed you picking on me when you were onstage in Duluth....it was great fun!😂
@BearManNorth11 ай бұрын
Something so comforting about watching Johnny Carson's clips. I don't know if it was simpler times, or what.
@supervike14 жыл бұрын
There weren’t “humor killing” politics nor PC ridiculousness going on.
@jimjr78334 жыл бұрын
Nowadays we live in superficial fake culture of entitlement where everything is offensive, back then it was all the opposite.
@alhara48434 жыл бұрын
@@alhara4843 You clearly aren't watching the right things.
@empinball46384 жыл бұрын
johnny understood that people wanted comforting entertainment at the end of the day. look at the ratings for the late night guys, someone like Greg Gutfield is capable of competing /beating them at there own game with but a portion of the machine is very telling. Network TV for the most part is a preachy child empowering mess, that is why the viewers are leaving in droves.
@generatormike4 жыл бұрын
Two words, the draft.
@SeanRCope4 жыл бұрын
When you heard Johnny laugh out loud, at that moment we knew his career was made.
@bethonna3 жыл бұрын
YUP
@ivyc35002 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way. I was 12 when he retired. I started watching him late at night when I was 10. I had started having insomnia. I had a tele in my room. My dad never knew. It reminds me of really good times.
@msamour2 жыл бұрын
@@ivyc3500 Louie Anderson aka Lonnie Anderson. Big breasts! Blondes.
@OikPoinFive2 жыл бұрын
@@OikPoinFive And both hail from St. Paul, Minnesota.
@hespheiden12 жыл бұрын
Should add that Mitch Hedberg and Nick Swardsen were also from St. Paul. Louie was from Johnson HS, Mitch from Harding, and Nick from Central. It's a funny place.
@hespheiden12 жыл бұрын
Johnny Carson was the and still is the best at late night TV. A man who cared about developing great talent and good humor.
@Hands2HealNow2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. He genuinely loved comics and his out-loud laughs were no doubt for real. Bless them both.
@boblozaintherealworld35775 ай бұрын
I remember watching Louie when he hosted Family Feud. He was so funny and the best to host that game show and it was a very long lasting game show.
@KayBarsotti2 ай бұрын
It's around 6:23 when you can hear Johnny laughing hysterically off-camera--and you know this guy's career path is immediately changed forever. God love him. Just hilarious. He has that great Jack Benny deadpan that lands every single joke. And it's fun to watch his face as he realizes he is KILLING IT on THE TONIGHT SHOW. RIP, Louie.
@jmdocs2 жыл бұрын
Bogart!!!
@tommyboy64942 жыл бұрын
The whole vid is only 6:23.
@TheDriveInGuys2 жыл бұрын
You mean more like 2:18 ?
@NoHandlebars872 жыл бұрын
If you could make Johnny really laugh, as Louie did...on his FIRST appearance, you know you are destined for greatness.
@rlgroshans2 жыл бұрын
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@bobogilvie78202 жыл бұрын
In the 80's I believe, we watched Louis in Las Vegas with our 8 year old kid and there were several other kids in the audience. NO SWEARing and even they understood the jokes. Louis is super funny and clean. This is called TALENT.
@bobbycvsixfour52583 жыл бұрын
Taking your kid to Vegas, huh? Yea, where all the parents go take their kids for good, clean fun entertainment.
@blakehardy71052 жыл бұрын
@@blakehardy7105 nothing bad about taking kids to Vegas. There are activities and entertainment for children there. It is a vacation destination.
@kalicat94922 жыл бұрын
@@kalicat9492 Also, working "clean" doesn't mean you have talent, and working "blue" doesn't mean you lack talent. But that's not to put down Louis Anderson -- he was brilliant at stand-up, and so was Bob Saget.
@danmagoo2 жыл бұрын
@@danmagoo Being clean and funny is harder than being dirty and funny. But yeah I agree with you
@robertwalker96792 жыл бұрын
@@blakehardy7105 Well, as he pointed out, you apparently can do okay if you pick the right entertainment. Cirque de soleil was always kid-friendly but a great show for adults. Plenty of magicians. Just don't go to the midnight show where the lady helpers are topless.
@scribe5702 жыл бұрын
I always loved seeing comedians get their first big break on Carson ... an American rite of passage
@brianandrew95944 жыл бұрын
Carson could make or break someone. When he laughed that really big guffaw when Louie talked about sweating and not exploding, Carson called him out to take another bow, and then shook his hand. You didn't have to be a genius to know that catapulted his career head at least 5 years.
@stevepipenger46512 жыл бұрын
@@stevepipenger4651 When Johnny invited you over to sit next to him after your routine, you knew you'd made it. A few like Jim Carrey, Drew Carey, Jerry Seinfeld, Richard Pryor made that leap into "overnight success".
@brainscott81982 жыл бұрын
no, it was a comedian rite of passage.. America was given the chance to hear the comedian.
@tacc82272 жыл бұрын
Louie’s father and mother jokes were the absolute best. His specials are fantastic.
@theneutralgroundpodcast2 жыл бұрын
I remember how funny he was when he was on the show. And he just felt like a sweet person. Someone you’d want as a friend.
@MD-wk3gj2 жыл бұрын
Back in those days, Johnny was a king-maker. It was not that easy to get Johnny to like you that much on the first time out there. Louie is special, as a 40-year career would show..
@HKKRAMER3 жыл бұрын
Drew Carey had a very similar debut on Carson, big hit.
@IanPunter3 жыл бұрын
True I looked forward to Don Rickles everybody laughing out loud
@doughill33963 жыл бұрын
@@IanPunter Very true, Ian. That was excellent.
@HKKRAMER2 жыл бұрын
RIP Louie. 4 Decades is nothing to sneeze at for someone who can literally do his whole show on one joke about himself and keep it funny the whole time.
@cwflad2 жыл бұрын
RIP
@luka15012 жыл бұрын
He WAS funny the whole time, I rewatched a show he did in 1988, i LOL still! Such a talented soul, loved him.
@everythingisIAM2 жыл бұрын
Louie was SO fat! HOW FAT WAS HE?! When Louie entered a room full of people, no one else could leave because of the gravitational pull :o) R.I.P Louie
@AJ-jy6lb2 жыл бұрын
@@everythingisIAM Me too. He was no Richard Pryor Thank God.
@Forevertrue2 жыл бұрын
Rodney dangerfield
@johnfroelich85542 жыл бұрын
Loved this great guy!! Saw him at a theater in Minnesota so many years ago. He will always be my favorite comedian. GOD is laughing...RIP Louie!!
@nancycarlsen10572 жыл бұрын
Guy was funny as he!!. He was the front runner for one of my favorite comedians, Ralphie May. RIP to both these funny men.
@sydneygottlieb93382 жыл бұрын
I was watching this live when it aired. Since Louie was actually the final guest of the night, Carson didn't have time to sit him down. So, he gave him another bow. Which I honestly don't recall seeing before or since.
@almayo70693 жыл бұрын
i was wondering. he definitely would have invited him over,
@bsquared46043 жыл бұрын
comedians say that carson was notoriously hard on comedians so you know when a good one came through
@afuzzycreature83872 жыл бұрын
Louie is one of the comedic G.O.A.T.’s of all time in my opinion... and also underrated.
@bolopez30843 жыл бұрын
I saw him in Las Vegas about five years ago and he was non stop laughs for two hours. Very underrated comic of our time.
@tomlynch37603 жыл бұрын
I've watched this several times and still love it.
@pauladouglas98918 ай бұрын
I miss that guy, he was another voice of my childhood in the 90s. All my heroes are dying. :(
@LordDonutz9 ай бұрын
All these years later and I still miss Johnny so damned much. 😩🙏🏼💕
@judyxo4 жыл бұрын
judyxo NONE of the current night time talk show hosts are worth watching, not even when drunk, just utter garbage pushing the political agenda of their billionaire owners..... eff them.
@Rick_Sanchez_C137_4 жыл бұрын
Johnny Carson was the best. I have his DVD collection. I have my kids watch them. All the talk show hosts have copied Johnny to some extent.
@mymr3xutube4 жыл бұрын
@D B obviously you're a trump lover. Maybe you should stop watching the propaganda Channel and actually see what's going on
@mymr3xutube4 жыл бұрын
Ya he didn't spend a bunch of time trashing the president.
@michaelmarkham80653 жыл бұрын
I usually just watched his monologue, but loved it.
@ghostofreagan31813 жыл бұрын
It wasn't until I started doing stand up that I appreciated a lot of these guys, Louie Anderson was one of them. Rest in peace, big guy.
@westsideken2 ай бұрын
Seeing this for the first time. I can't believe how methodical and relaxed he was. First time on national television, Carson could make you or destroy you. Everything riding on the next few minutes. I'd be a wreck, but he just sailed through like it wasn't even a big deal.
@ExireHG2 жыл бұрын
Heartbroken....What a legend. Few made Carson laugh like this, and he got a handshake which made so many careers back then. A massive sign of respect, and just shows how great Louie was.
@AceFondu2 жыл бұрын
Not only Carson but I think the band was laughing out loud at his jokes as well of course the audience. I remember seeing this on tv and he was funny funny funny...And I LOVED him on Baskets..
@sheri4c22 жыл бұрын
I want another call-back in 2022... RIP kind soul
@billytheweasel2 жыл бұрын
I don't think us younger folk appreciate Carson's starmaking power. He calls you over after your set, you've made it. Drew Carey's set, Johnny called him over and he was startled like "what? me?"
@aresef2 жыл бұрын
@@aresef I saw the Drew Carey first appearance and I have to be honest, I was surprised he got called over...And he turned out to be funnier than that 1st appearance on Carson in later years. Louis should have been called over for sure...Just my opinion
@sheri4c22 жыл бұрын
@@sheri4c2 He would have but Johnny was worried about the furniture.
@MrTruckerf2 жыл бұрын
Whenever I’m having a tough day, I come back to this video. You were an inspiration Louie. Kind, funny, self-deprecating, caring, wholesome. A true once in a lifetime and talent. Rest In Peace. ❤️
@billcook2602 жыл бұрын
:)
@larsonfamilyhouse2 жыл бұрын
Hi bill, I know you remember me. My name is John mantovani. Kent played you and I against each other for years. I'm glad you're still going. So am I. God bless you
@johnmantovani72852 жыл бұрын
Yes, a helpful enjoyable reminder that we, pleasant, humerous people do exist, and like seeks like. Plus didn't he enjoy himself, seeing his hard work coming to bear.A pleasure to watch. Thank you always Louie Anderson.
@deliawright86262 жыл бұрын
and he looks back then like most Americans are today. Very overweight/obese. Back then in CA you would rarely see an overweight person. So those jokes might not go over as well today as back then. Or he would be called out by a Karen.
@trvman1 Жыл бұрын
Rest in peace, sir. Minnesota will miss you!
@vangmx2 жыл бұрын
I was just about to comment “we need to protect Louie” and then I saw all of the “RIP” comments and I cried... I remember seeing him when he came to Texas back in 1993 it was an amazing show... the man was the more wholesome person on the planet.
@Lord_Baphomet_2 жыл бұрын
Johnny Carson was one of a kind. He was the master of “generous humor”- he was genuinely funny, not corny or slapstick. And he became the launchpad for many VERY talented, funny comedians.
@handynothandsome2613 жыл бұрын
More proof of your right- on statement.. Look up Johnny Carson Roget thesaurus, where he eulogies an employee of that firm. It's a riot!
@Bojangles5-22 жыл бұрын
Love Louie Anderson...36 years later, he's STILL absolutely hilarious!
@splenderella93 жыл бұрын
Rest in peace, Louie. Thank you for all the joy you brought to the world, gleaned out of your sad times.
@puddysue2 жыл бұрын
You will be so missed 😢 💔 ❤
@pinkysunshine24232 жыл бұрын
Louie is a treasure. He is the 10th out of 11 children. I think his whole life has been a giant standup set in which chairs and cameras were occasionally placed in front of him.
@rob_42273 жыл бұрын
I have to agree whole heartedly
@colinstanhouse66633 жыл бұрын
He'd say he ate the other 10.
@DylansPen3 жыл бұрын
That's a great way to put it.
@laz0rama2 жыл бұрын
I heard an interview with Louie he said that day he was going to be on the Carson show he received a call from AM/PM Minimart where he had applied for a job they offered him the job and he said he couldn’t take it because he was going to be on the Tonight Show that night the guy on the other end of the phone laughed at him and Louie said really watch tonight .....it’s cool to see how fast life can change sometimes.
@TinCupChalice403 жыл бұрын
He called and said what?
@Dr.White_PHD3 жыл бұрын
@@Dr.White_PHD Offered him the job.
@zyrrhos2 жыл бұрын
Ya that’s interesting. I wonder how much harder now days it would be to actually accomplish something like that. Now days you have to go through an agent, many staff, to do something like that. Thanks for that info buddy, again, very interesting. God bless you my friend.
@Dr.White_PHD2 жыл бұрын
This guy was one of the nicest on the planet. He will be missed.
@RiderRescue2 жыл бұрын
Epic. No other word for it!
@wet-read Жыл бұрын
Growing up with Louie Anderson hysterically relating to his jokes about his family, especially his mom. I had the pleasure of seeing him in person, I laughed until it hurts. Thank you for the laughs Mr. Anderson, rest well.
@opheliabrunwitz23582 жыл бұрын
Great comedian.rip.he is now with his brother.
@daveford74142 жыл бұрын
"Biscuits...there's more biscuits." Louie made a whole routine about his mom centered around that.
@moeball7402 жыл бұрын
I got to see him at the State Fair in Phoenix one year & the stories about his mom were so funny! I remember one about a toaster not working and she said the cord was worth .25! Sad he's gone. We loved you, Louie! RIP
@pamelajohnson78132 жыл бұрын
@@moeball740 and sweet potatoes
@opheliabrunwitz23582 жыл бұрын
Rest In Peace Louie. You were one of the greatest. The world is smiling less now that you are not here.
@doc650adventures2 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Louie. The best comedy is when you can laugh at yourself. That's why there is so little today.
@dc10driver12 жыл бұрын
Louie Anderson was taken from us too soon, RIP you will be missed.
@CM-ho5ic2 жыл бұрын
When Johnny Carson calls you out, you know you have made it!
@LasVegas683 жыл бұрын
"when I go camping the bears put their food up in the trees" LOL
@sampelletier50834 жыл бұрын
Sam Pelletier best line of the whole routine!
@markmainzer21583 жыл бұрын
I died when he said that 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@maggs1313 жыл бұрын
Also the first one: "I can't stay long because I'm in between meals, so bear with me."
@Milesco3 жыл бұрын
Lmfao!!
@eliasmartinez31273 жыл бұрын
Sure going to miss you Louie. You were so funny. RIP
@PAHWarrior2 жыл бұрын
God bless Louie. Thank you for sharing your talent and making us smile.
@eaglemri2 жыл бұрын
I loved hearing his stand-up delivered in an accent from home. Now, Im sobbing. Angels sing thee to thy rest, Sweet Louie!
@georgiapeach76662 жыл бұрын
He will be missed
@hookahb82992 жыл бұрын
I was holding it together til you got poetic. Louie deserves every bit of it. 💔
@factsoverfiction78262 жыл бұрын
True comedy never dies, it ages like a fine wine.
@crimsonhawk784 жыл бұрын
Or in his case he ages into a female.
@Roar_Restored4 жыл бұрын
Fat jokes - fine wine?
@SolaceEasy4 жыл бұрын
Louie is a good example I saw one of his shows list year and he is still funny. (2019) He did not use the "F" word once or insult or humiliate anyone. He must not be a democrat. He was just funny.
@Forevertrue4 жыл бұрын
God bless him. What a joy to watch this beautiful guy
@roryodonovan48892 жыл бұрын
RIP Louie. We're missing you already. Minnesota will never be the same...
@tootired762 жыл бұрын
1:55 Four worded joke that cracked me up..."Broad jump, killed her". Carson probably made Louie Anderson's career by asking him to come back out and take a bow. Carson made a lot of comedians's careers.
@CarlVandenberg4 жыл бұрын
That was so funny and slipped in there so well that most of the audience missed it.
@1987higgs4 жыл бұрын
I don't think Johnny asking Louie to come back out for a bow made his career. Louie made his career with a great set on the Tonight Show. The audience kept clapping, so Johnny called him back out for a well deserved bow. And I'm sure Johnny helped his career along, just by talking about him to his friends. Johnny's friends were people in the industry who trusted his opinion. To hear him rave about a new comic on the show had to pique their interest, I'm sure. Of course, that extra bow didn't hurt any. It was rare for that to happen, as well as Johnny reaching out to shake his hand.
@justinoldmusician53214 жыл бұрын
Theres no doubt about that.every great comic you see today started on Johnney
@pattyfreeman58194 жыл бұрын
@@pattyfreeman5819 Chappelle was never on Carson. Many great comics have come along well after Carson's time.
@christopherh46534 жыл бұрын
You know it. Johnny made many comedians like that. Louie was a genuine success.
@Forevertrue4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy this kind of Comedy on KZhead because you will never see it live again!
@Android_Warrior3 жыл бұрын
Its refreshing to watch entertainment as entertainment and not something else.
@titoplasma2 жыл бұрын
Rest in Heaven Louie Anderson. Imagine what Heaven is like nw w/ Betty White, Bob Saget n nw Louie up there. 3 legends lost in such a super amount of time. 🤲🏼🌹🕊🌹🤲🏼
@IsaiasMGPalafox2 жыл бұрын
If this was heaven, Johnny Carson would be welcoming Louie Anderson back to make us laugh and to make us cry tears of joy. Rest In Peace, legends.
@chrisfinch86372 жыл бұрын
RIP Louie 🙏
@grego52842 жыл бұрын
Rest in power Louie. And thank you for the laughs!! ❤️🙏🏾🕊
@Blackskye2112 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this in real time. Thank You for the Laughs and for just being YOU🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾
@daydayh76712 жыл бұрын
Losing Louie and John Candy years ago killed me. Two brilliant wonderful sweet people.
@TheDivayenta2 жыл бұрын
His cartoon show back in the 90's was a great show. Always had us kids laughing.
@healinghands8844 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah that's right that's who he is I was trying to figure it out Geez I hope I'm not having a early stage of senior moments
@katrinkasanfranciscobayare73643 жыл бұрын
1:55 Four worded joke that cracked me up..."Broad jump, killed her". Carson probably made Louie Anderson's career by asking him to come back out and take a bow. Carson made a lot of comedians's careers.
@bendoinamsao63353 жыл бұрын
@@bendoinamsao6335 Gosh I really appreciated your comment because you are spot-on! Even though Johnny is deceased people need to understand that he has given a lot of celebrities the open door for fame... I'm sure they all have personally giving him that recognition but I would sure love to know or wonder if there is a video out there of all the people out there that he has touched and made famous! I betcha, its quite a few! Okay take care and have a great day!
@katrinkasanfranciscobayare73643 жыл бұрын
The cartoon series was a few years before my time, but my dad had recorded the Christmas episode on tape and in my household it was considered a Christmas classic.
@jordanjenkins16713 жыл бұрын
I LOVED that cartoon!! The dad was hilarious
@croplaya3 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Louie. You were the sweetest person & a very funny man. I’m saddened by his death.
@uwsgrrrl99812 жыл бұрын
I swear I can hear Rich Evans laughing at the 1:23 mark. His laugh transcends time itself.
@chillpenguin76792 жыл бұрын
I like the little moment at the end: "That's a funny, young kid." (Johnny leans into the mic) "Louie, c'mon out here and take another bow."
@sarge-T.O.2 жыл бұрын
I always quote his line from “Coming to America”: “Right now I’m washing lettuce, but in six months, I might be on fries... and in a few years, I might even make assistant manager... and that’s when the big bucks start rolling in!”
@victortinajero55434 жыл бұрын
😹😹
@madcat612074 жыл бұрын
Victor Tinajero That was hysterical!!
@chichi7753 жыл бұрын
Victor Tinajero I knew Samuel L.Jackson was in that movie, but I’d forgotten that Louis was, too.
@themermaidstale50083 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@miriamjewett54383 жыл бұрын
Classic movie. Watched it a million times. Never gets old.
@islandbee3 жыл бұрын
Our kids grew up watching the cartoon series, “Life with Louie!” I even enjoyed it. One episode, Louie wants to know where babies come from and his dad changes into his old army uniform and says it’s like D-Day. At first, hundreds of thousands reach the beaches of Normandy, but thousands die in the water and on the beaches! But finally, one gets through - and that’s where babies come from!
@patrickwheeler51442 жыл бұрын
Carson is still king in my eyes. Saw Louie in Portland, Oregon around ‘86…..he was great.
@daveversion2.225 күн бұрын
Love Johnny’s laugh! 😂
@samanthab19232 жыл бұрын
We saw Louie perform in San Diego at the Comedy Club the weekend before this appearance on the Tonight Show. We made a point to stay up and watch him because he was excellent and we just knew he would be a success.
@buckijunki81674 жыл бұрын
Wow, San Diego in the 80’s? That’s so cool. What do you remember most about that time?
@TempeSoldier1234 жыл бұрын
@@TempeSoldier123 how cheap it was to live and overall pleasant to live in unlike today.
@madmikemadmike21753 жыл бұрын
I can't believe Louie passed away today. I discovered this about two years ago and I still laugh out loud. This was brilliant!! Louie Anderson was one of my favorites, RIP Louie
@jamisoncarlson60032 жыл бұрын
I wonder if being a comedian makes you not want to let people know how sick you are cause hearing that him and Norm both had been sick for a while was surprising.
@raysravens522 жыл бұрын
@@raysravens52 It may seem that way, but I think it's just a matter of privacy. It's quite common for people -- celebrities and "normal" people alike -- not to want everyone to know their personal business, including (perhaps especially) what kind of health problems they have. David Bowie also died "suddenly" (in the sense that almost no one knew of his cancer until he died). And of course Bowie was a musician, not a comedian, so I think it's just a privacy issue, not a "comedian" issue.
@Milesco2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for sweating but if I don't I will explode....... I literally died,😆😆😆😆
@nozadr31792 жыл бұрын
@@raysravens52 It's harder to get laughs if people know you are sick. Not saying anything sure beats telling the world and then you don't perform after that. Or you just wonder if the response is just pity.
@scribe5702 жыл бұрын
What ??? His dead wtf dam he was good :(
@oggrease7720 Жыл бұрын
“Broad jump? Killed her.”
@ParzivalTheThird2 жыл бұрын
RIP Louie. I loved you! This one really hurts. He was awesome onstage and off.
@DreamsSketcher2 жыл бұрын
Carson's imprimatur always guaranteed success. Getting on his show was the dream of every comedian.
@SallySallySallySally2 жыл бұрын
Anderson's pauses and posturing between jokes is exactly what Jack Benny was known for.
@yankeedoodledoctor82562 жыл бұрын
I love hearing Johnny's cackle in the background. 🥰🥰🥰
@sushicourier2 жыл бұрын
Rip Louie Anderson my condolences to his family. He was a great comedian
@kennethknoppik54082 жыл бұрын
I saw Louie live on March 24, 2017 (his birthday and mine!) and it was such a great show. The whole audience laughed the entire time and it was family friendly.
@Hankandrex2 жыл бұрын
Great story! Thank you very much for sharing.
@loetzcollector4662 жыл бұрын
He was a gentle soul and such a nice man. And funny as hell. RIP Louie.
@KurtWal121 күн бұрын
Not one curse word. Just classic stuff. RIP.
@NorthJerseyFooter2 жыл бұрын
Louie is a national treasure.
@vintage57294 жыл бұрын
No matter where you've been over the last few hours, the news of Louie's loss comes right out of the blue. Thanks, Louie, for all of the laughs you gave us even during these most difficult times. We'll miss you.
@brianmccormick38372 жыл бұрын
🙏💔
@barb68682 жыл бұрын
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@jamesaffleck55332 жыл бұрын
Wow! I didn't know he passed!
@paraguaymike51592 жыл бұрын
@@paraguaymike5159 'passed' where?
@tommyriam83202 жыл бұрын
"right out of the blue" ? Are you kidding? lol Morbid obesity and life-time of 'yo-yo dieting' , I mean the poor guy was a massive hog. He was lucky to have lasted as long as he did.
@tommyriam83202 жыл бұрын
He got the seal of approval from Carson. One of the greatest gifts, making others laugh. R.I.P.
@ross7982 жыл бұрын
I have watched this so many times. Louie Anderson, you were so funny. Thank you for all the laughter. May you rest in Eternal Peace.
@huascar662 жыл бұрын
Louie Anderson was always hilarious, and by shaking hands with Johnny Carson after his very first appearance on national TV, Louie was blessed...
Not only did Louie get the official Carson nod and affirmative smile, he called Louie back out for another bow, then got up from the desk walked over and gave him a handshake. Career made.
God damn, I love seeing people killing it on here. You don't get that with Colbert and his unfunny slew of SJW ******s.
I was watching Seth Meyers and some other clown only interviewing black people about there experiences with police 'cause of the riots (that they are calling protests for some reason while at the same time ignoring the peaceful protesters). I could tell stories about my experiences but that wouldn't make headline news even though it wasn't pretty (to put it politely).
@ Alex : But Johnny didn't invite Louie over to the desk, which is what Johnny would traditionally do if he liked a comedian -- and that surprised me, because Louie's performance that night was very funny. If anyone deserved a "c'mon over", it was Louie.
@@Milesco Many great comedians did not get a wave over to sit down - even Seinfeld had two appearances before he got to sit with Johnny. Mostly this is about programming and show timing among many other considerations. The fact he called Louie back out for an extra bow and reached for a handshake is most unusual - and cannot go unnoticed as an extra sign of respect.
@@AlexZafer : _"Even Seinfeld had two appearances before he got to sit with Johnny."_ Really? I didn't know that. I had always assumed he got waved over on his first appearance. Good point about show timing -- I hadn't considered that.
That first joke about being “just between meals” immediately won the crowd over and put the audience at ease.
Indeed. His opener was greatly delivered and timed.
@@farismag Both of you two have it right! I remember this appearance and I have been a fan ever since!
It was a great set. Louie has really good timing.
Why the F would I need to be "at ease" to watch a comedian. He either sucks or he doesn't... has nothing to do with me being "at ease"
@@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt Uh, they don't know if he's going to bomb or not, that makes everyone uneasy, they could see; '' hell no he's good'' : ) And that's why the f ....
He had them right from the first line! Funny man, poking fun at his weight in such an endearing way. I still think we lost him too soon.
God I miss Carson and all the wonderful guests he had on his show..
Louie had the timing of Jack Benny, sensibility of Bob Newhart & the heart of a lion. You will be missed Louie.
fantastic comment
And the physique of a walrus.
Perfect description, KM. Well said!
That he did .Same thoughts
Never heard his talent expressed as compared to those two masters, but that is spot on. Glad we were all lucky enough to enjoy his gift.
So glad you were recognized for the massive talent that you were. Will never forget seeing you at The Stress Factory on my birthday with my older brother . I yelled out "We love you Louie”, and you said back “Man, that feels good to hear." RIP Legend.
That's awesome. That reminds me, we saw Norm McDonald and I couldn't contain myself as he walked by us, I blurted out "It's great to see you Norm!", he stopped, turned and in a genuine voice told my wife and I "It's good to see you too, man". Good memories. R.I.P. to the both of them. :(
awesome. seriously heartwarming
Aww man The Stress Factory! That takes me back.
thats cool and weird at the same time.
‘Massive’
Nobody was better than Johnny Carson. Many have tried but he will always be the King of Late Night. Louie Anderson got his nod from the best and he was hilarious too. R.I.P Louie.
Nobody comes close to Johnny
@Tim C shut up Tim you probably watch Jimmy Fallon
Carson was and still is King of late night.
Although it seems he was a bit of an asshole off screen, Johnny Carson was the epitomy of a gracious, funny host. Loved watching him back in the day
Craig Ferguson was 10x better
"I can't stay long, I'm in between meals, so bear with me..." Louie Anderson killed it from the start. He poked fun at himself and he kept it real without having to make up a bunch of stuff, his life was his source of humor. We will miss you Louie and your charming stories. RIP!
I love the way he smiles at the crowd's reaction. He know he's gonna absolutely knock them dead, and he just enjoys the set. So relaxed and talented.
So original.. lmfao the fat jokes have never been done before!
Boy, when Johnny Carson asks you to come out and take another bow, that’s respect!
...or take a seat on the couch.
Onan TheBarbarian That’s even higher praise!
Yes, but he didn't get a seat on the couch
@SilentBob420BMFJ david spade is a moron, just like the other sandlerians.
@@gunchap david spade fucked me in egg roll
Celebrity deaths usually don't bother me but man this one is hitting home for some reason. Something about him and his style, especially his role in Baskets. I keep telling people what an awesome job he did in that and that you could really feel the pain and disappointment the "Mom" was, really sad, really bummed. Rest In Peace Louie, a fan for life.
He was so lovable in everything he did.
Me too. Louie and Meatloaf both the same day.
Same. My heart hurts.
I mean I can even remember growing up watching his cartoon Louie. He managed to transcend generations which takes a lot of skill in comedy.
I hear you, definitely gonna miss Louie A.
RIP Louie...... one of my friends as a kid in MN.
His timing is perfect. Doesn't seem the least bit nervous.
@Lloyd Bonafide Louie was funny. Carson never said that, and speaking of jerks.. YOU are a bona fide ass-wipe! And a liar.
if you didn't like the set?....would you at least listen to the set's of the time?? It was good is all i'm sayin
not uncomfortable
Matthew Hamersly exactly
Louie totally killed it and it made Carson very happy. Steven Wright was another one that aced his debut and cracked Carson up....
You can hear Johnny cracking up in the background at the "Sorry I'm sweating but if I don't I'll explode" joke.
ha ha, I heard that he couldn't help it.. some great lines from Louie , I could use all of those lines and no one would laugh. :shrugs: :)
Miss that infectious laugh
Mumblix Grumph I love ❤️ that! Recognize it anywhere 😃
What a great feeling it must have been to hear Johnny laugh like that at one of your jokes.
Geee Wzzz - A lot of it’s in the delivery, but a his lines were so funny. These guys practice for hours in front of a mirror, or in front of friends, to improve their presentation. His self depreciating humor rivals Rodney Dangerfield’s. “They keep pushing me back into the ocean” and the “bear hides their food in the trees,” got me the most. 😂🤣😂🤣
Anderson came right out of the gate swinging,...and in calm repose.......this was brilliance in action.....The laughter from Carson at 2:18 was a testament to that.
To hear Carson LOL in the background….we’ll miss you Louie. Thank you for making our lives better 🥰
You know you have made it!
He always had a cuteness and vulnerability to him which made him even funnier.
He is one of those comedians/storytellers who, when he tells a story, afterwards you say...hey, that happened to me, too.
@@stevepipenger4651 -So true. I remember when I was a kid, he’d tell a joke about how big a Big Gulp was at 7-11... he called it a bucket of soda. That still makes me laugh to this day.
@@stevepipenger4651 this is called observational comedy
You're very pretty🙋♂️
@@jamesmilligan4592 -Thank you.
My sister went to Ames elementary school in St. Paul, Minnesota with Louie. He was a nice kid. Although, she told me she thought his life was difficult as a child. Glad he succeeded.
That seems to be a common theme with comedians: a difficult life.
@@sagatuppercut2960 Sense of Humor is best possible coping mechanism for early trauma/neglect.
I lived in St Paul all my life he grew up in a rough neighborhood projects on the eastside
@@daviddahl8562 I went to Ames, Hazel Park, and Harding. East sider also.
hes still doing it today! for some reason i thought Louie Anderson was dead but i am thinking about Chris Farley....
Did such a fantastic job of his mother role in the tv series, "Baskets". Underrated actor..much!
I posted the same comment. He stole the scenes he was in. Such a great character.
I met him years ago after a gig in boise. My favorite stand up comedian. Never a swear word. One of the kindest human beings I've ever met. Such a quick sharp witt. Godspeed louie
Nice guy for a creep.
@@obbzerver What did he do?
@@ramvicious8057 He was a chicken hawk. Look up Tom Rhodes "Meeting Louie Anderson", and "277 My Official Statement".
He just nailed this whole routine. His timing and facial expressions were so natural and spot on. He had the audience from the start.
Very focused set!
You're right. There was not a syllable misspoken.
@@wzpu3283 He always had that ability to do callbacks and keep several balls in the air. Perfect timing when he's talking about his brother and him at the breakfast table and throws in his dad cocking the gun. "Is he home?" Beautiful.
I know this is going to sound corny, but I get tears in my eyes when I think about how how cool show business was back in the day.
i soo agree with you, the music dance and all..
Just happened to me at the end. Louie was one of my favs.
Yup you are so right. How fast things have changed. Miss that time.
Sounds corny to me, too.
I'm a 🌽⚾️ too I wish we had Johnny Carson in my era. Thank God for KZhead... right! From, Katrinka 🌴
This material is STILL Excellent nearly 40 yrs later. Great dude. Godspeed to Louie's family as well.
We in Minnesota lost another great one … rip Louie Minnesota loves you ❤️💜
I went to Hazel Park Jr. High with louie. The jokes about life and physical stuff are pure clean comedy. Mr. Kunze was our physical education teacher. Kunze would shout when we were outdoors at the end of the period.... "out 'round the post and 10" .... which meant run the cross county route, and do 10 chin ups before heading to shower. Louie would always be way last, and would just hang on the bars wincing trying for even one chin up. Kunze; Anderson! Skip it already and hit the shower! Louie to us classmates; See l knew it was almost lunch time! Most of Louis humor was based on real life happenings, and our east side of St.Paul working class upbringing. When I miss thise old days, I rewatch Louie, and I go back in time. RIP Louie. And where ever you are, I enjoyed you picking on me when you were onstage in Duluth....it was great fun!😂
Something so comforting about watching Johnny Carson's clips. I don't know if it was simpler times, or what.
There weren’t “humor killing” politics nor PC ridiculousness going on.
Nowadays we live in superficial fake culture of entitlement where everything is offensive, back then it was all the opposite.
@@alhara4843 You clearly aren't watching the right things.
johnny understood that people wanted comforting entertainment at the end of the day. look at the ratings for the late night guys, someone like Greg Gutfield is capable of competing /beating them at there own game with but a portion of the machine is very telling. Network TV for the most part is a preachy child empowering mess, that is why the viewers are leaving in droves.
Two words, the draft.
When you heard Johnny laugh out loud, at that moment we knew his career was made.
YUP
I feel the same way. I was 12 when he retired. I started watching him late at night when I was 10. I had started having insomnia. I had a tele in my room. My dad never knew. It reminds me of really good times.
@@ivyc3500 Louie Anderson aka Lonnie Anderson. Big breasts! Blondes.
@@OikPoinFive And both hail from St. Paul, Minnesota.
Should add that Mitch Hedberg and Nick Swardsen were also from St. Paul. Louie was from Johnson HS, Mitch from Harding, and Nick from Central. It's a funny place.
Johnny Carson was the and still is the best at late night TV. A man who cared about developing great talent and good humor.
Absolutely. He genuinely loved comics and his out-loud laughs were no doubt for real. Bless them both.
I remember watching Louie when he hosted Family Feud. He was so funny and the best to host that game show and it was a very long lasting game show.
It's around 6:23 when you can hear Johnny laughing hysterically off-camera--and you know this guy's career path is immediately changed forever. God love him. Just hilarious. He has that great Jack Benny deadpan that lands every single joke. And it's fun to watch his face as he realizes he is KILLING IT on THE TONIGHT SHOW. RIP, Louie.
Bogart!!!
The whole vid is only 6:23.
You mean more like 2:18 ?
If you could make Johnny really laugh, as Louie did...on his FIRST appearance, you know you are destined for greatness.
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In the 80's I believe, we watched Louis in Las Vegas with our 8 year old kid and there were several other kids in the audience. NO SWEARing and even they understood the jokes. Louis is super funny and clean. This is called TALENT.
Taking your kid to Vegas, huh? Yea, where all the parents go take their kids for good, clean fun entertainment.
@@blakehardy7105 nothing bad about taking kids to Vegas. There are activities and entertainment for children there. It is a vacation destination.
@@kalicat9492 Also, working "clean" doesn't mean you have talent, and working "blue" doesn't mean you lack talent. But that's not to put down Louis Anderson -- he was brilliant at stand-up, and so was Bob Saget.
@@danmagoo Being clean and funny is harder than being dirty and funny. But yeah I agree with you
@@blakehardy7105 Well, as he pointed out, you apparently can do okay if you pick the right entertainment. Cirque de soleil was always kid-friendly but a great show for adults. Plenty of magicians. Just don't go to the midnight show where the lady helpers are topless.
I always loved seeing comedians get their first big break on Carson ... an American rite of passage
Carson could make or break someone. When he laughed that really big guffaw when Louie talked about sweating and not exploding, Carson called him out to take another bow, and then shook his hand. You didn't have to be a genius to know that catapulted his career head at least 5 years.
@@stevepipenger4651 When Johnny invited you over to sit next to him after your routine, you knew you'd made it. A few like Jim Carrey, Drew Carey, Jerry Seinfeld, Richard Pryor made that leap into "overnight success".
no, it was a comedian rite of passage.. America was given the chance to hear the comedian.
Louie’s father and mother jokes were the absolute best. His specials are fantastic.
I remember how funny he was when he was on the show. And he just felt like a sweet person. Someone you’d want as a friend.
Back in those days, Johnny was a king-maker. It was not that easy to get Johnny to like you that much on the first time out there. Louie is special, as a 40-year career would show..
Drew Carey had a very similar debut on Carson, big hit.
True I looked forward to Don Rickles everybody laughing out loud
@@IanPunter Very true, Ian. That was excellent.
RIP Louie. 4 Decades is nothing to sneeze at for someone who can literally do his whole show on one joke about himself and keep it funny the whole time.
RIP
He WAS funny the whole time, I rewatched a show he did in 1988, i LOL still! Such a talented soul, loved him.
Louie was SO fat! HOW FAT WAS HE?! When Louie entered a room full of people, no one else could leave because of the gravitational pull :o) R.I.P Louie
@@everythingisIAM Me too. He was no Richard Pryor Thank God.
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Loved this great guy!! Saw him at a theater in Minnesota so many years ago. He will always be my favorite comedian. GOD is laughing...RIP Louie!!
Guy was funny as he!!. He was the front runner for one of my favorite comedians, Ralphie May. RIP to both these funny men.
I was watching this live when it aired. Since Louie was actually the final guest of the night, Carson didn't have time to sit him down. So, he gave him another bow. Which I honestly don't recall seeing before or since.
i was wondering. he definitely would have invited him over,
comedians say that carson was notoriously hard on comedians so you know when a good one came through
Louie is one of the comedic G.O.A.T.’s of all time in my opinion... and also underrated.
I saw him in Las Vegas about five years ago and he was non stop laughs for two hours. Very underrated comic of our time.
I've watched this several times and still love it.
I miss that guy, he was another voice of my childhood in the 90s. All my heroes are dying. :(
All these years later and I still miss Johnny so damned much. 😩🙏🏼💕
judyxo NONE of the current night time talk show hosts are worth watching, not even when drunk, just utter garbage pushing the political agenda of their billionaire owners..... eff them.
Johnny Carson was the best. I have his DVD collection. I have my kids watch them. All the talk show hosts have copied Johnny to some extent.
@D B obviously you're a trump lover. Maybe you should stop watching the propaganda Channel and actually see what's going on
Ya he didn't spend a bunch of time trashing the president.
I usually just watched his monologue, but loved it.
It wasn't until I started doing stand up that I appreciated a lot of these guys, Louie Anderson was one of them. Rest in peace, big guy.
Seeing this for the first time. I can't believe how methodical and relaxed he was. First time on national television, Carson could make you or destroy you. Everything riding on the next few minutes. I'd be a wreck, but he just sailed through like it wasn't even a big deal.
Heartbroken....What a legend. Few made Carson laugh like this, and he got a handshake which made so many careers back then. A massive sign of respect, and just shows how great Louie was.
Not only Carson but I think the band was laughing out loud at his jokes as well of course the audience. I remember seeing this on tv and he was funny funny funny...And I LOVED him on Baskets..
I want another call-back in 2022... RIP kind soul
I don't think us younger folk appreciate Carson's starmaking power. He calls you over after your set, you've made it. Drew Carey's set, Johnny called him over and he was startled like "what? me?"
@@aresef I saw the Drew Carey first appearance and I have to be honest, I was surprised he got called over...And he turned out to be funnier than that 1st appearance on Carson in later years. Louis should have been called over for sure...Just my opinion
@@sheri4c2 He would have but Johnny was worried about the furniture.
Whenever I’m having a tough day, I come back to this video. You were an inspiration Louie. Kind, funny, self-deprecating, caring, wholesome. A true once in a lifetime and talent. Rest In Peace. ❤️
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Hi bill, I know you remember me. My name is John mantovani. Kent played you and I against each other for years. I'm glad you're still going. So am I. God bless you
Yes, a helpful enjoyable reminder that we, pleasant, humerous people do exist, and like seeks like. Plus didn't he enjoy himself, seeing his hard work coming to bear.A pleasure to watch. Thank you always Louie Anderson.
and he looks back then like most Americans are today. Very overweight/obese. Back then in CA you would rarely see an overweight person. So those jokes might not go over as well today as back then. Or he would be called out by a Karen.
Rest in peace, sir. Minnesota will miss you!
I was just about to comment “we need to protect Louie” and then I saw all of the “RIP” comments and I cried... I remember seeing him when he came to Texas back in 1993 it was an amazing show... the man was the more wholesome person on the planet.
Johnny Carson was one of a kind. He was the master of “generous humor”- he was genuinely funny, not corny or slapstick. And he became the launchpad for many VERY talented, funny comedians.
More proof of your right- on statement.. Look up Johnny Carson Roget thesaurus, where he eulogies an employee of that firm. It's a riot!
Love Louie Anderson...36 years later, he's STILL absolutely hilarious!
Rest in peace, Louie. Thank you for all the joy you brought to the world, gleaned out of your sad times.
You will be so missed 😢 💔 ❤
Louie is a treasure. He is the 10th out of 11 children. I think his whole life has been a giant standup set in which chairs and cameras were occasionally placed in front of him.
I have to agree whole heartedly
He'd say he ate the other 10.
That's a great way to put it.
I heard an interview with Louie he said that day he was going to be on the Carson show he received a call from AM/PM Minimart where he had applied for a job they offered him the job and he said he couldn’t take it because he was going to be on the Tonight Show that night the guy on the other end of the phone laughed at him and Louie said really watch tonight .....it’s cool to see how fast life can change sometimes.
He called and said what?
@@Dr.White_PHD Offered him the job.
Ya that’s interesting. I wonder how much harder now days it would be to actually accomplish something like that. Now days you have to go through an agent, many staff, to do something like that. Thanks for that info buddy, again, very interesting. God bless you my friend.
This guy was one of the nicest on the planet. He will be missed.
Epic. No other word for it!
Growing up with Louie Anderson hysterically relating to his jokes about his family, especially his mom. I had the pleasure of seeing him in person, I laughed until it hurts. Thank you for the laughs Mr. Anderson, rest well.
Great comedian.rip.he is now with his brother.
"Biscuits...there's more biscuits." Louie made a whole routine about his mom centered around that.
I got to see him at the State Fair in Phoenix one year & the stories about his mom were so funny! I remember one about a toaster not working and she said the cord was worth .25! Sad he's gone. We loved you, Louie! RIP
@@moeball740 and sweet potatoes
Rest In Peace Louie. You were one of the greatest. The world is smiling less now that you are not here.
R.I.P. Louie. The best comedy is when you can laugh at yourself. That's why there is so little today.
Louie Anderson was taken from us too soon, RIP you will be missed.
When Johnny Carson calls you out, you know you have made it!
"when I go camping the bears put their food up in the trees" LOL
Sam Pelletier best line of the whole routine!
I died when he said that 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Also the first one: "I can't stay long because I'm in between meals, so bear with me."
Lmfao!!
Sure going to miss you Louie. You were so funny. RIP
God bless Louie. Thank you for sharing your talent and making us smile.
I loved hearing his stand-up delivered in an accent from home. Now, Im sobbing. Angels sing thee to thy rest, Sweet Louie!
He will be missed
I was holding it together til you got poetic. Louie deserves every bit of it. 💔
True comedy never dies, it ages like a fine wine.
Or in his case he ages into a female.
Fat jokes - fine wine?
Louie is a good example I saw one of his shows list year and he is still funny. (2019) He did not use the "F" word once or insult or humiliate anyone. He must not be a democrat. He was just funny.
God bless him. What a joy to watch this beautiful guy
RIP Louie. We're missing you already. Minnesota will never be the same...
1:55 Four worded joke that cracked me up..."Broad jump, killed her". Carson probably made Louie Anderson's career by asking him to come back out and take a bow. Carson made a lot of comedians's careers.
That was so funny and slipped in there so well that most of the audience missed it.
I don't think Johnny asking Louie to come back out for a bow made his career. Louie made his career with a great set on the Tonight Show. The audience kept clapping, so Johnny called him back out for a well deserved bow. And I'm sure Johnny helped his career along, just by talking about him to his friends. Johnny's friends were people in the industry who trusted his opinion. To hear him rave about a new comic on the show had to pique their interest, I'm sure. Of course, that extra bow didn't hurt any. It was rare for that to happen, as well as Johnny reaching out to shake his hand.
Theres no doubt about that.every great comic you see today started on Johnney
@@pattyfreeman5819 Chappelle was never on Carson. Many great comics have come along well after Carson's time.
You know it. Johnny made many comedians like that. Louie was a genuine success.
Enjoy this kind of Comedy on KZhead because you will never see it live again!
Its refreshing to watch entertainment as entertainment and not something else.
Rest in Heaven Louie Anderson. Imagine what Heaven is like nw w/ Betty White, Bob Saget n nw Louie up there. 3 legends lost in such a super amount of time. 🤲🏼🌹🕊🌹🤲🏼
If this was heaven, Johnny Carson would be welcoming Louie Anderson back to make us laugh and to make us cry tears of joy. Rest In Peace, legends.
RIP Louie 🙏
Rest in power Louie. And thank you for the laughs!! ❤️🙏🏾🕊
I remember watching this in real time. Thank You for the Laughs and for just being YOU🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾
Losing Louie and John Candy years ago killed me. Two brilliant wonderful sweet people.
His cartoon show back in the 90's was a great show. Always had us kids laughing.
Oh yeah that's right that's who he is I was trying to figure it out Geez I hope I'm not having a early stage of senior moments
1:55 Four worded joke that cracked me up..."Broad jump, killed her". Carson probably made Louie Anderson's career by asking him to come back out and take a bow. Carson made a lot of comedians's careers.
@@bendoinamsao6335 Gosh I really appreciated your comment because you are spot-on! Even though Johnny is deceased people need to understand that he has given a lot of celebrities the open door for fame... I'm sure they all have personally giving him that recognition but I would sure love to know or wonder if there is a video out there of all the people out there that he has touched and made famous! I betcha, its quite a few! Okay take care and have a great day!
The cartoon series was a few years before my time, but my dad had recorded the Christmas episode on tape and in my household it was considered a Christmas classic.
I LOVED that cartoon!! The dad was hilarious
R.I.P. Louie. You were the sweetest person & a very funny man. I’m saddened by his death.
I swear I can hear Rich Evans laughing at the 1:23 mark. His laugh transcends time itself.
I like the little moment at the end: "That's a funny, young kid." (Johnny leans into the mic) "Louie, c'mon out here and take another bow."
I always quote his line from “Coming to America”: “Right now I’m washing lettuce, but in six months, I might be on fries... and in a few years, I might even make assistant manager... and that’s when the big bucks start rolling in!”
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Victor Tinajero That was hysterical!!
Victor Tinajero I knew Samuel L.Jackson was in that movie, but I’d forgotten that Louis was, too.
😂😂😂
Classic movie. Watched it a million times. Never gets old.
Our kids grew up watching the cartoon series, “Life with Louie!” I even enjoyed it. One episode, Louie wants to know where babies come from and his dad changes into his old army uniform and says it’s like D-Day. At first, hundreds of thousands reach the beaches of Normandy, but thousands die in the water and on the beaches! But finally, one gets through - and that’s where babies come from!
Carson is still king in my eyes. Saw Louie in Portland, Oregon around ‘86…..he was great.
Love Johnny’s laugh! 😂
We saw Louie perform in San Diego at the Comedy Club the weekend before this appearance on the Tonight Show. We made a point to stay up and watch him because he was excellent and we just knew he would be a success.
Wow, San Diego in the 80’s? That’s so cool. What do you remember most about that time?
@@TempeSoldier123 how cheap it was to live and overall pleasant to live in unlike today.
I can't believe Louie passed away today. I discovered this about two years ago and I still laugh out loud. This was brilliant!! Louie Anderson was one of my favorites, RIP Louie
I wonder if being a comedian makes you not want to let people know how sick you are cause hearing that him and Norm both had been sick for a while was surprising.
@@raysravens52 It may seem that way, but I think it's just a matter of privacy. It's quite common for people -- celebrities and "normal" people alike -- not to want everyone to know their personal business, including (perhaps especially) what kind of health problems they have. David Bowie also died "suddenly" (in the sense that almost no one knew of his cancer until he died). And of course Bowie was a musician, not a comedian, so I think it's just a privacy issue, not a "comedian" issue.
Sorry for sweating but if I don't I will explode....... I literally died,😆😆😆😆
@@raysravens52 It's harder to get laughs if people know you are sick. Not saying anything sure beats telling the world and then you don't perform after that. Or you just wonder if the response is just pity.
What ??? His dead wtf dam he was good :(
“Broad jump? Killed her.”
RIP Louie. I loved you! This one really hurts. He was awesome onstage and off.
Carson's imprimatur always guaranteed success. Getting on his show was the dream of every comedian.
Anderson's pauses and posturing between jokes is exactly what Jack Benny was known for.
I love hearing Johnny's cackle in the background. 🥰🥰🥰
Rip Louie Anderson my condolences to his family. He was a great comedian
I saw Louie live on March 24, 2017 (his birthday and mine!) and it was such a great show. The whole audience laughed the entire time and it was family friendly.
Great story! Thank you very much for sharing.
He was a gentle soul and such a nice man. And funny as hell. RIP Louie.
Not one curse word. Just classic stuff. RIP.
Louie is a national treasure.
No matter where you've been over the last few hours, the news of Louie's loss comes right out of the blue. Thanks, Louie, for all of the laughs you gave us even during these most difficult times. We'll miss you.
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Wow! I didn't know he passed!
@@paraguaymike5159 'passed' where?
"right out of the blue" ? Are you kidding? lol Morbid obesity and life-time of 'yo-yo dieting' , I mean the poor guy was a massive hog. He was lucky to have lasted as long as he did.
He got the seal of approval from Carson. One of the greatest gifts, making others laugh. R.I.P.
I have watched this so many times. Louie Anderson, you were so funny. Thank you for all the laughter. May you rest in Eternal Peace.
Louie Anderson was always hilarious, and by shaking hands with Johnny Carson after his very first appearance on national TV, Louie was blessed...
I was lucky enough to meet Louie. Sweet man.