Louie Anderson's Incredible First Appearance | Carson Tonight Show

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  • @westsideken
    @westsideken 10 месяцев назад +71

    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.

  • @brotherWes
    @brotherWes 2 года назад +120

    RIP Louie...... one of my friends as a kid in MN.

    • @MW-jm8qb
      @MW-jm8qb 6 месяцев назад +4

      Minnesota here. What a great guy. Where in Minnesota did he grow up ? What a natural right out of the gate.

    • @brotherWes
      @brotherWes 6 месяцев назад +4

      @@MW-jm8qb ....St. Paul

    • @juliecrane9647
      @juliecrane9647 6 месяцев назад +4

      ​​@MW-jm8qb 3:46 He grew up in Minneapolis. This Clip made me go to Wikipedia for his bio. He had kinda sad childhood his dad was a violent alcoholic
      They say lots of comics have much sadness. I loved his cartoon on Saturday morns..
      My cousin grew up in Welcome, MN and my parents in NW Iowa

    • @sondragramse1770
      @sondragramse1770 Месяц назад +2

      Louie lived in Roosevelt projects in St Paul. My family members grew up with his family

    • @situated4
      @situated4 6 дней назад

      @@MW-jm8qbHennepin Avenue & Girard Avenue South, Uptown. Near Lake of the Isles.

  • @eiforget
    @eiforget Год назад +135

    God I miss Carson and all the wonderful guests he had on his show..

  • @AlexZafer
    @AlexZafer 4 года назад +2847

    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.

    • @VolvoImpala
      @VolvoImpala 4 года назад +196

      God damn, I love seeing people killing it on here. You don't get that with Colbert and his unfunny slew of SJW ******s.

    • @DunderHead.5000
      @DunderHead.5000 4 года назад +43

      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).

    • @Milesco
      @Milesco 4 года назад +105

      @ 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.

    • @AlexZafer
      @AlexZafer 4 года назад +190

      @@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.

    • @Milesco
      @Milesco 4 года назад +54

      @@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.

  • @dtopal1160
    @dtopal1160 2 года назад +792

    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.

    • @vwkaferman
      @vwkaferman 2 года назад +83

      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. :(

    • @sunsetsyeahhaha
      @sunsetsyeahhaha 2 года назад +27

      awesome. seriously heartwarming

    • @tradtke101
      @tradtke101 2 года назад +9

      Aww man The Stress Factory! That takes me back.

    • @slapthekillswitch
      @slapthekillswitch 2 года назад +5

      thats cool and weird at the same time.

    • @jeremybartlett1706
      @jeremybartlett1706 2 года назад +7

      ‘Massive’

  • @mistersinister5494
    @mistersinister5494 2 года назад +498

    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.

    • @OscarOffTheCuff
      @OscarOffTheCuff 2 года назад +25

      Nobody comes close to Johnny

    • @OscarOffTheCuff
      @OscarOffTheCuff 2 года назад +4

      @Tim C shut up Tim you probably watch Jimmy Fallon

    • @smoothandchunky1
      @smoothandchunky1 2 года назад +19

      Carson was and still is King of late night.

    • @laz0rama
      @laz0rama 2 года назад +15

      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

    • @jumpwhistlefart
      @jumpwhistlefart 2 года назад +6

      Craig Ferguson was 10x better

  • @susieuramoto7491
    @susieuramoto7491 2 года назад +95

    To hear Carson LOL in the background….we’ll miss you Louie. Thank you for making our lives better 🥰

  • @elkabong6429
    @elkabong6429 4 года назад +293

    Boy, when Johnny Carson asks you to come out and take another bow, that’s respect!

    • @onanthebarbarian9883
      @onanthebarbarian9883 4 года назад +3

      ...or take a seat on the couch.

    • @elkabong6429
      @elkabong6429 4 года назад +2

      Onan TheBarbarian That’s even higher praise!

    • @richardkimble1191
      @richardkimble1191 3 года назад +2

      Yes, but he didn't get a seat on the couch

    • @gunchap
      @gunchap 3 года назад +1

      @SilentBob420BMFJ david spade is a moron, just like the other sandlerians.

    • @Kamandi1971
      @Kamandi1971 3 года назад

      @@gunchap david spade fucked me in egg roll

  • @dc10driver1
    @dc10driver1 2 года назад +59

    R.I.P. Louie. The best comedy is when you can laugh at yourself. That's why there is so little today.

    • @troylee4196
      @troylee4196 5 месяцев назад

      Must not go to must stand up shows, that's all people do and that's the problem
      Too much self deprecation about mental illness

    • @maxwellcrazycat9204
      @maxwellcrazycat9204 4 месяца назад

      These days everyone gets "offended". Can't laugh at themselves.

  • @SkyJamVideos
    @SkyJamVideos 3 года назад +271

    He just nailed this whole routine. His timing and facial expressions were so natural and spot on. He had the audience from the start.

    • @wintermute0079
      @wintermute0079 2 года назад +15

      Very focused set!

    • @wzpu3283
      @wzpu3283 2 года назад +6

      You're right. There was not a syllable misspoken.

    • @scribe570
      @scribe570 2 года назад +6

      @@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.

  • @supervike1
    @supervike1 4 года назад +1562

    Something so comforting about watching Johnny Carson's clips. I don't know if it was simpler times, or what.

    • @jimjr7833
      @jimjr7833 4 года назад +139

      There weren’t “humor killing” politics nor PC ridiculousness going on.

    • @alhara4843
      @alhara4843 4 года назад +117

      Nowadays we live in superficial fake culture of entitlement where everything is offensive, back then it was all the opposite.

    • @empinball4638
      @empinball4638 4 года назад +23

      @@alhara4843 You clearly aren't watching the right things.

    • @generatormike
      @generatormike 4 года назад +43

      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.

    • @SeanRCope
      @SeanRCope 4 года назад +5

      Two words, the draft.

  • @Zorn76
    @Zorn76 2 года назад +77

    This material is STILL Excellent nearly 40 yrs later. Great dude. Godspeed to Louie's family as well.

  • @lee48lee68
    @lee48lee68 3 года назад +228

    He always had a cuteness and vulnerability to him which made him even funnier.

    • @stevepipenger4651
      @stevepipenger4651 3 года назад +6

      He is one of those comedians/storytellers who, when he tells a story, afterwards you say...hey, that happened to me, too.

    • @lee48lee68
      @lee48lee68 3 года назад +7

      @@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.

    • @lambert2332
      @lambert2332 3 года назад +5

      @@stevepipenger4651 this is called observational comedy

    • @jamesmilligan4592
      @jamesmilligan4592 3 года назад

      You're very pretty🙋‍♂️

    • @lee48lee68
      @lee48lee68 3 года назад

      @@jamesmilligan4592 -Thank you.

  • @judyxo
    @judyxo 4 года назад +429

    All these years later and I still miss Johnny so damned much. 😩🙏🏼💕

    • @Rick_Sanchez_C137_
      @Rick_Sanchez_C137_ 4 года назад +19

      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.

    • @mymr3xutube
      @mymr3xutube 4 года назад +5

      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.

    • @mymr3xutube
      @mymr3xutube 4 года назад +4

      @D B obviously you're a trump lover. Maybe you should stop watching the propaganda Channel and actually see what's going on

    • @michaelmarkham8065
      @michaelmarkham8065 4 года назад +3

      Ya he didn't spend a bunch of time trashing the president.

    • @ghostofreagan3181
      @ghostofreagan3181 4 года назад +1

      I usually just watched his monologue, but loved it.

  • @nancycarlsen1057
    @nancycarlsen1057 2 года назад +29

    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!!

  • @ArizonaCowboys
    @ArizonaCowboys 4 года назад +560

    His timing is perfect. Doesn't seem the least bit nervous.

    • @THE-HammerMan
      @THE-HammerMan 4 года назад +17

      @Lloyd Bonafide Louie was funny. Carson never said that, and speaking of jerks.. YOU are a bona fide ass-wipe! And a liar.

    • @ArizonaCowboys
      @ArizonaCowboys 4 года назад +2

      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

    • @ArizonaCowboys
      @ArizonaCowboys 4 года назад

      not uncomfortable

    • @SonnyGTA
      @SonnyGTA 4 года назад +4

      Matthew Hamersly exactly

    • @harrykadaras9459
      @harrykadaras9459 4 года назад +6

      Louie totally killed it and it made Carson very happy. Steven Wright was another one that aced his debut and cracked Carson up....

  • @kmac1766
    @kmac1766 2 года назад +544

    Louie had the timing of Jack Benny, sensibility of Bob Newhart & the heart of a lion. You will be missed Louie.

    • @soofitnsexy
      @soofitnsexy 2 года назад +12

      fantastic comment

    • @gardenofeels6872
      @gardenofeels6872 2 года назад

      And the physique of a walrus.

    • @jacklambert2607
      @jacklambert2607 2 года назад +4

      Perfect description, KM. Well said!

    • @miked4741
      @miked4741 2 года назад +3

      That he did .Same thoughts

    • @lauramalek3128
      @lauramalek3128 2 года назад +3

      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.

  • @metaspherz
    @metaspherz 2 года назад +167

    "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!

    • @danbush4073
      @danbush4073 Год назад +6

      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.

    • @richardlacey4923
      @richardlacey4923 Год назад +2

      So original.. lmfao the fat jokes have never been done before!

    • @joannaedwards6325
      @joannaedwards6325 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@richardlacey4923
      John Pinette

    • @jvig7353
      @jvig7353 3 дня назад

      That might be the most effective opening line I've ever seen in comedy....

  • @billcook260
    @billcook260 2 года назад +321

    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. ❤️

    • @larsonfamilyhouse
      @larsonfamilyhouse 2 года назад +2

      :)

    • @johnmanto1945
      @johnmanto1945 2 года назад

      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

    • @deliawright8626
      @deliawright8626 2 года назад +2

      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.

    • @trvman1
      @trvman1 2 года назад +2

      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.

  • @araxen
    @araxen 2 года назад +31

    When Johnny brings you back out, you know you've done an amazing job.

  • @yankeedoodledoctor8256
    @yankeedoodledoctor8256 2 года назад +65

    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.

  • @brianandrew9594
    @brianandrew9594 4 года назад +272

    I always loved seeing comedians get their first big break on Carson ... an American rite of passage

    • @stevepipenger4651
      @stevepipenger4651 3 года назад +3

      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.

    • @brainscott8198
      @brainscott8198 3 года назад +1

      @@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".

    • @tacc8227
      @tacc8227 3 года назад

      no, it was a comedian rite of passage.. America was given the chance to hear the comedian.

  • @HKKRAMER
    @HKKRAMER 3 года назад +138

    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..

    • @IanPunter
      @IanPunter 3 года назад +4

      Drew Carey had a very similar debut on Carson, big hit.

    • @doughill3396
      @doughill3396 3 года назад +2

      True I looked forward to Don Rickles everybody laughing out loud

    • @HKKRAMER
      @HKKRAMER 3 года назад

      @@IanPunter Very true, Ian. That was excellent.

  • @roywells5790
    @roywells5790 2 года назад +208

    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

    • @obbzerver
      @obbzerver Год назад

      Nice guy for a creep.

    • @Mosvicious
      @Mosvicious Год назад

      @@obbzerver What did he do?

    • @obbzerver
      @obbzerver Год назад

      @@Mosvicious He was a chicken hawk. Look up Tom Rhodes "Meeting Louie Anderson", and "277 My Official Statement".

  • @AceFondu
    @AceFondu 2 года назад +380

    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.

    • @sheri4c2
      @sheri4c2 2 года назад +14

      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..

    • @6789uiop
      @6789uiop 2 года назад +8

      I want another call-back in 2022... RIP kind soul

    • @aresef
      @aresef 2 года назад +15

      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?"

    • @sheri4c2
      @sheri4c2 2 года назад +7

      @@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

    • @MrTruckerf
      @MrTruckerf 2 года назад +5

      @@sheri4c2 He would have but Johnny was worried about the furniture.

  • @splenderella9
    @splenderella9 4 года назад +108

    Love Louie Anderson...36 years later, he's STILL absolutely hilarious!

  • @ginalynn4493
    @ginalynn4493 2 года назад +27

    We in Minnesota lost another great one … rip Louie Minnesota loves you ❤️💜

  • @WasThatWrong
    @WasThatWrong 3 года назад +318

    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.

    • @sagatuppercut2960
      @sagatuppercut2960 3 года назад +23

      That seems to be a common theme with comedians: a difficult life.

    • @zenoftupac9096
      @zenoftupac9096 3 года назад +23

      @@sagatuppercut2960 Sense of Humor is best possible coping mechanism for early trauma/neglect.

    • @daviddahl8562
      @daviddahl8562 3 года назад +14

      I lived in St Paul all my life he grew up in a rough neighborhood projects on the eastside

    • @WasThatWrong
      @WasThatWrong 3 года назад +4

      @@daviddahl8562
      I went to Ames, Hazel Park, and Harding. East sider also.

    • @10percent4DaBigGuy
      @10percent4DaBigGuy 3 года назад +4

      hes still doing it today! for some reason i thought Louie Anderson was dead but i am thinking about Chris Farley....

  • @vwkaferman
    @vwkaferman 2 года назад +838

    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.

    • @HardingMotorsportsLLC
      @HardingMotorsportsLLC 2 года назад +39

      He was so lovable in everything he did.

    • @PAHWarrior
      @PAHWarrior 2 года назад +27

      Me too. Louie and Meatloaf both the same day.

    • @caroled3943
      @caroled3943 2 года назад +21

      Same. My heart hurts.

    • @raysravens52
      @raysravens52 2 года назад +28

      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.

    • @tygottafeelin9753
      @tygottafeelin9753 2 года назад +12

      I hear you, definitely gonna miss Louie A.

  • @Hands2HealNow
    @Hands2HealNow 2 года назад +47

    Johnny Carson was the and still is the best at late night TV. A man who cared about developing great talent and good humor.

    • @boblozaintherealworld3577
      @boblozaintherealworld3577 Год назад +2

      Absolutely. He genuinely loved comics and his out-loud laughs were no doubt for real. Bless them both.

    • @KayBarsotti
      @KayBarsotti 10 месяцев назад

      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.

  • @bolopez3084
    @bolopez3084 4 года назад +42

    Louie is one of the comedic G.O.A.T.’s of all time in my opinion... and also underrated.

    • @tomlynch3760
      @tomlynch3760 4 года назад +6

      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.

    • @chuckharrel8272
      @chuckharrel8272 6 часов назад

      Underrated? God lord people!

  • @opheliabrunwitz2358
    @opheliabrunwitz2358 2 года назад +255

    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.

    • @daveford7414
      @daveford7414 2 года назад +7

      Great comedian.rip.he is now with his brother.

    • @moeball740
      @moeball740 2 года назад +4

      "Biscuits...there's more biscuits." Louie made a whole routine about his mom centered around that.

    • @pamelajohnson7813
      @pamelajohnson7813 2 года назад +8

      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

    • @opheliabrunwitz2358
      @opheliabrunwitz2358 2 года назад +2

      @@moeball740 and sweet potatoes

  • @theneutralgroundpodcast
    @theneutralgroundpodcast 2 года назад +78

    Louie’s father and mother jokes were the absolute best. His specials are fantastic.

  • @roryestarks
    @roryestarks 4 года назад +669

    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.

    • @jojoatv
      @jojoatv 4 года назад +7

      i soo agree with you, the music dance and all..

    • @philmabarak5421
      @philmabarak5421 4 года назад +8

      Just happened to me at the end. Louie was one of my favs.

    • @billgreen6263
      @billgreen6263 4 года назад +6

      Yup you are so right. How fast things have changed. Miss that time.

    • @fabianhoigens4620
      @fabianhoigens4620 4 года назад +5

      Sounds corny to me, too.

    • @katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364
      @katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364 4 года назад +5

      I'm a 🌽⚾️ too
      I wish we had Johnny Carson in my era. Thank God for RUclips... right!
      From, Katrinka 🌴

  • @georgiapeach7666
    @georgiapeach7666 2 года назад +73

    I loved hearing his stand-up delivered in an accent from home. Now, Im sobbing. Angels sing thee to thy rest, Sweet Louie!

    • @hookahb8299
      @hookahb8299 2 года назад +5

      He will be missed

    • @factsoverfiction7826
      @factsoverfiction7826 2 года назад +3

      I was holding it together til you got poetic. Louie deserves every bit of it. 💔

  • @pauladouglas9891
    @pauladouglas9891 Год назад +8

    I've watched this several times and still love it.

  • @crimsonhawk78
    @crimsonhawk78 4 года назад +73

    True comedy never dies, it ages like a fine wine.

    • @Roar_Restored
      @Roar_Restored 4 года назад

      Or in his case he ages into a female.

    • @SolaceEasy
      @SolaceEasy 4 года назад +1

      Fat jokes - fine wine?

    • @Forevertrue
      @Forevertrue 4 года назад +2

      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.

  • @handynothandsome261
    @handynothandsome261 3 года назад +78

    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.

    • @Bojangles5-2
      @Bojangles5-2 3 года назад +1

      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!

  • @TheDivayenta
    @TheDivayenta 2 года назад +8

    Losing Louie and John Candy years ago killed me. Two brilliant wonderful sweet people.

  • @Mumblix
    @Mumblix 4 года назад +812

    You can hear Johnny cracking up in the background at the "Sorry I'm sweating but if I don't I'll explode" joke.

    • @bikersoncall
      @bikersoncall 4 года назад +14

      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: :)

    • @jimrockfish1875
      @jimrockfish1875 4 года назад +30

      Miss that infectious laugh

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 4 года назад +12

      Mumblix Grumph I love ❤️ that! Recognize it anywhere 😃

    • @justinoldmusician5321
      @justinoldmusician5321 4 года назад +36

      What a great feeling it must have been to hear Johnny laugh like that at one of your jokes.

    • @alan30189
      @alan30189 4 года назад +15

      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. 😂🤣😂🤣

  • @brianmccormick3837
    @brianmccormick3837 2 года назад +198

    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.

    • @barb6868
      @barb6868 2 года назад +4

      🙏💔

    • @jamesaffleck5533
      @jamesaffleck5533 2 года назад +2

      7

    • @paraguaymike5159
      @paraguaymike5159 2 года назад +1

      Wow! I didn't know he passed!

    • @tommyriam8320
      @tommyriam8320 2 года назад

      @@paraguaymike5159 'passed' where?

    • @tommyriam8320
      @tommyriam8320 2 года назад +3

      "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.

  • @Lord_Baphomet_
    @Lord_Baphomet_ 2 года назад +8

    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.

  • @jamisoncarlson6003
    @jamisoncarlson6003 2 года назад +114

    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

    • @raysravens52
      @raysravens52 2 года назад +9

      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.

    • @Milesco
      @Milesco 2 года назад +4

      @@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.

    • @nozadr3179
      @nozadr3179 2 года назад +2

      Sorry for sweating but if I don't I will explode....... I literally died,😆😆😆😆

    • @scribe570
      @scribe570 2 года назад

      @@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.

    • @oggrease7720
      @oggrease7720 2 года назад

      What ??? His dead wtf dam he was good :(

  • @Blackskye211
    @Blackskye211 2 года назад +23

    Rest in power Louie. And thank you for the laughs!!
    ❤️🙏🏾🕊

  • @maryjordan6424
    @maryjordan6424 2 года назад +8

    Louie, we miss you very very very much!!!😢😢 RIP!!

  • @bethonna
    @bethonna 3 года назад +230

    When you heard Johnny laugh out loud, at that moment we knew his career was made.

    • @ivyc3500
      @ivyc3500 3 года назад

      YUP

    • @msamour
      @msamour 3 года назад +1

      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.

    • @OikPoinFive
      @OikPoinFive 3 года назад

      @@ivyc3500 Louie Anderson aka Lonnie Anderson. Big breasts! Blondes.

    • @hespheiden1
      @hespheiden1 3 года назад

      @@OikPoinFive And both hail from St. Paul, Minnesota.

    • @hespheiden1
      @hespheiden1 3 года назад +1

      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.

  • @bobbycvsixfour5258
    @bobbycvsixfour5258 4 года назад +207

    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.

    • @theHardyMonster1984
      @theHardyMonster1984 3 года назад +11

      Taking your kid to Vegas, huh? Yea, where all the parents go take their kids for good, clean fun entertainment.

    • @kalicat9492
      @kalicat9492 2 года назад +15

      @@theHardyMonster1984 nothing bad about taking kids to Vegas. There are activities and entertainment for children there. It is a vacation destination.

    • @danmagoo
      @danmagoo 2 года назад +4

      @@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.

    • @robertwalker9679
      @robertwalker9679 2 года назад +8

      @@danmagoo Being clean and funny is harder than being dirty and funny. But yeah I agree with you

    • @scribe570
      @scribe570 2 года назад +1

      @@theHardyMonster1984 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.

  • @kevinbirge2130
    @kevinbirge2130 2 года назад +3

    America’s friend. Universally loved.

  • @eaglemri
    @eaglemri 2 года назад +31

    God bless Louie. Thank you for sharing your talent and making us smile.

  • @richardoconnor2560
    @richardoconnor2560 4 года назад +132

    Johnny Carson - ALWAYS generous to his fellow comedians.
    He was always rooting for them to "knock it out of the park"

    • @TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt
      @TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt 4 года назад +5

      1. Carson wasn't a 'fellow' comedian... he was a talk show host.
      2. Carson was a massive, collossal, world class ay whole away from his show. He didn't give a shyt about 'rooting for' anyone. He was incredibly dismissive and rude to his comedian guests if they weren't in his inner circle of acceptabilty

    • @coldwinter5710
      @coldwinter5710 4 года назад +6

      @@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt I have to respectfully disagree. He absolutely was a comedian. And when he wasn't on the show, he liked his privacy. Like many in show business, when he was "off" he wanted to stay "off" and sometimes people would not respect that. I think it's fair to say, just about everyone on occasion, would be guilty of being a annoyed & angry about that, if that happened to them on a regular basis. Regular people have NO IDEA what that is really like. Some stars, obviously, handle it better than others.

    • @joeygonzo
      @joeygonzo 4 года назад +2

      @@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt Rosie, Steve Martin, Ellen, Louie, Steven Wright, disagree

    • @TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt
      @TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt 4 года назад +3

      @@joeygonzo
      They disagree about what... that Carson was an abusive alcoholic married 4x, had kids he disowned and disavowed, among other things.
      When people are scumbags in their private life, they shouldn't be obscenely rewarded in their public life. Plenty of other public figures took a fall because of their private life... Michael Vick and his dog fighting ring, whers the losing dogs were drowned or strangled to death.
      People that are despicable ayholes need to pay a price. Unfortunately this stupid bastard got away with his vile behavior.
      Aywhole should have been relegated to a janitorial job and stayed single.

    • @rscully5
      @rscully5 4 года назад +2

      @richard oconnor You do not know what you are talking about Johnny Carson was NOT a comedian and a really evil person who ruined a lot of career.

  • @tootired76
    @tootired76 2 года назад +6

    RIP Louie. We're missing you already. Minnesota will never be the same...

  • @buckijunki8167
    @buckijunki8167 4 года назад +63

    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.

    • @TempeSoldier123
      @TempeSoldier123 4 года назад +4

      Wow, San Diego in the 80’s? That’s so cool. What do you remember most about that time?

    • @madmikemadmike2175
      @madmikemadmike2175 4 года назад +7

      @@TempeSoldier123 how cheap it was to live and overall pleasant to live in unlike today.

  • @doc650adventures
    @doc650adventures 2 года назад +61

    Rest In Peace Louie. You were one of the greatest. The world is smiling less now that you are not here.

  • @chrisbreezy3048
    @chrisbreezy3048 2 года назад +28

    This was great! I grew up watching 'Life with Louie' on Saturday mornings, so hearing of his passing hit me in a way that was unexpected. Of course, it also gave me a reason to revisit some of Louie's hilarious stand-up routines, as well. RIP, Mr. Anderson, and thanks for the laughs.

  • @Hankandrex
    @Hankandrex 3 года назад +30

    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.

  • @norgiemetzinger1421
    @norgiemetzinger1421 2 года назад +18

    Whenever I’m feeling down, I get on RUclips and watch this video. His first time on national television, and he didn’t waste a second. I think his Minnesota roots always made him feel so relatable and authentic. Sad to hear of his passing. RIP.

  • @daydayh7671
    @daydayh7671 2 года назад +5

    I remember watching this in real time. Thank You for the Laughs and for just being YOU🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾

  • @healinghands884
    @healinghands884 4 года назад +123

    His cartoon show back in the 90's was a great show. Always had us kids laughing.

    • @katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364
      @katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364 4 года назад +2

      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

    • @bendoinamsao6335
      @bendoinamsao6335 4 года назад +6

      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.

    • @katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364
      @katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364 4 года назад +4

      @@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!

    • @jordanjenkins1671
      @jordanjenkins1671 4 года назад +8

      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.

    • @croplaya
      @croplaya 4 года назад +5

      I LOVED that cartoon!! The dad was hilarious

  • @nolasfamily3913
    @nolasfamily3913 2 года назад +58

    Rest in Peace Louie. Thank you for a lifetime of laughter. The world needs good comedians and losing you, Bob, Norm and so many others is truly sad. Ty Johnny Carson channel!

  • @michaelminch5490
    @michaelminch5490 Год назад +2

    I was watching that night. Laughed my head off the whole time.

  • @SallySallySallySally
    @SallySallySallySally 2 года назад +9

    Carson's imprimatur always guaranteed success. Getting on his show was the dream of every comedian.

  • @TheLucylin
    @TheLucylin 4 года назад +78

    There has never been a talk show host like Johnny Carson.He had a fantastic sense of humor and he was a wonderful interviewer. He was always respectful and allowed people to talk without interrupting. So many celebrities sat in that chair near his desk. There will never be another you, Johnny Carson.

    • @rowdyrx6109
      @rowdyrx6109 4 года назад +6

      Linalinda when late night was worth staying up for

    • @TheGleeballs
      @TheGleeballs 4 года назад +4

      Never!

    • @katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364
      @katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364 4 года назад +1

      That was a beautiful comment

    • @catbird-dq7ri
      @catbird-dq7ri 4 года назад +3

      He was also great with ordinary people who were not stars: spelling bee winners, bird call contestants, teachers. He had a way of making them feel at ease and be themselves.

    • @lovellrodriguez8567
      @lovellrodriguez8567 3 года назад

      Todays late nite show looks like kindergarden show they all boring

  • @huascar66
    @huascar66 2 года назад +3

    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.

  • @cwflad
    @cwflad 2 года назад +943

    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.

    • @luka1501
      @luka1501 2 года назад +14

      RIP

    • @everythingisIAM
      @everythingisIAM 2 года назад +13

      He WAS funny the whole time, I rewatched a show he did in 1988, i LOL still! Such a talented soul, loved him.

    • @AJ-jy6lb
      @AJ-jy6lb 2 года назад +7

      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

    • @Forevertrue
      @Forevertrue 2 года назад +2

      @@everythingisIAM Me too. He was no Richard Pryor Thank God.

    • @johnfroelich8554
      @johnfroelich8554 2 года назад

      Rodney dangerfield

  • @carsonluger
    @carsonluger 2 года назад +12

    Absolutely perfect opening line. Had them right out of the gate. Never looked back.

  • @_PrimetimePranks
    @_PrimetimePranks 2 года назад +44

    Genuinely funny, humble man throughout his career. RIP Louie, thank you for what you gave us.

  • @ReonKad3
    @ReonKad3 2 года назад +113

    Comedians nowadays drag out there jokes to the extremes and they're rarely funny. This is just quick wit straight to the point. Love it. RIP Louie.

    • @nonconsensualopinion
      @nonconsensualopinion 2 года назад +2

      Nah, it's not that general. Each comedians has a different style. Some have long stories and others do quick fire. Then there's everything in between. Louie was hilarious in this.

    • @eileenmiller7522
      @eileenmiller7522 2 года назад

      🤨Too much profanity and think it’s funny

  • @stephenphillips6245
    @stephenphillips6245 Год назад +9

    Did such a fantastic job of his mother role in the tv series, "Baskets". Underrated actor..much!

    • @travismiles5885
      @travismiles5885 Год назад

      I posted the same comment. He stole the scenes he was in. Such a great character.

  • @rob_4227
    @rob_4227 3 года назад +137

    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.

    • @colinstanhouse6663
      @colinstanhouse6663 3 года назад +1

      I have to agree whole heartedly

    • @DylansPen
      @DylansPen 3 года назад +6

      He'd say he ate the other 10.

    • @laz0rama
      @laz0rama 2 года назад +1

      That's a great way to put it.

  • @PatTheBatmanFan
    @PatTheBatmanFan 4 года назад +22

    I was lucky enough to meet Louie. Sweet man.

  • @MD-wk3gj
    @MD-wk3gj 2 года назад +9

    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.

  • @franksmith6411
    @franksmith6411 4 года назад +12

    I remember watching this live.
    He killed it. I was very happy for him. Many didn't ever get the chance to be on with Johnny Carson. Didn't miss a beat.

  • @DreamsSketcher
    @DreamsSketcher 2 года назад +15

    RIP Louie. I loved you!
    This one really hurts. He was awesome onstage and off.

    • @daytonwoodford4386
      @daytonwoodford4386 4 месяца назад

      still here as long as theirs utube👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

  • @maxthefoooool
    @maxthefoooool 2 года назад +2

    First time I stumbled on Louies stand up, and I wish I had been able to enjoy him before he passed. Such genuineness too him RIP

  • @cliffordscharff8536
    @cliffordscharff8536 4 года назад +77

    Every comedian who made their first appearance on The Tonight Show and got a thumbs up from Johnny has said it was one of the major highlights of their career. The Great Carsoni 💓

  • @LasVegas68
    @LasVegas68 4 года назад +41

    When Johnny Carson calls you out, you know you have made it!

  • @sydneygottlieb9338
    @sydneygottlieb9338 2 года назад +7

    Guy was funny as he!!. He was the front runner for one of my favorite comedians, Ralphie May. RIP to both these funny men.

  • @DevinRyan
    @DevinRyan 2 года назад +12

    RIP LOUIE, LEGENDS NEVER DIE, BUT GROWN MEN CAN CRY 😭

  • @johngiovine8792
    @johngiovine8792 3 года назад +9

    Louie Anderson was always hilarious, and by shaking hands with Johnny Carson after his very first appearance on national TV, Louie was blessed...

  • @roryodonovan4889
    @roryodonovan4889 2 года назад +2

    God bless him. What a joy to watch this beautiful guy

  • @vintage5729
    @vintage5729 4 года назад +39

    Louie is a national treasure.

  • @chrisfinch8637
    @chrisfinch8637 2 года назад +50

    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.

    • @grego5284
      @grego5284 2 года назад +1

      RIP Louie 🙏

  • @kurtashton4155
    @kurtashton4155 2 года назад +5

    Johnny was a legend period!!! There will never be another.. RIP.. Louie Anderson

  • @papagena1
    @papagena1 3 года назад +7

    I love that he smiles when the audience gives a really good laugh! It seems like some sort of rule for most comedians never to smile or laugh themselves, but it's so endearing. It shows vulnerability.

  • @kennethknoppik5408
    @kennethknoppik5408 2 года назад +29

    Rip Louie Anderson my condolences to his family. He was a great comedian

  • @danwaldis4553
    @danwaldis4553 Год назад +4

    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.

    • @djplayskeys
      @djplayskeys 3 дня назад +1

      Way too soon. Such a wonderful kind hearted man too. And as others have said, for a comedian to kill it their first time on Carson is a sure way to take you to the top.

  • @unclejustin7267
    @unclejustin7267 3 года назад +49

    I've seen Louie several times in Vegas at the Excalibur. He just picks on the audience and ad libs the whole thing and it is hilarious. The man is very talented. We always have a wonderful time. The last time he had warm baked cookies delivered to all the audience.

    • @lauramalek3128
      @lauramalek3128 2 года назад +1

      Because he's from MINNESOOOOOTA, and if you can't bring a "hot dish" for everyone, cookies comes close! (Family tree roots in MN here💕)

  • @dubh_glas95
    @dubh_glas95 2 года назад +4

    I am in tears today after seeing the news. I absolutely loved Louie Anderson may he rest in peace

  • @jmdocs
    @jmdocs 2 года назад +186

    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.

    • @tommyboy6494
      @tommyboy6494 2 года назад +1

      Bogart!!!

    • @TheDriveInGuys
      @TheDriveInGuys 2 года назад +8

      The whole vid is only 6:23.

    • @NoHandlebars87
      @NoHandlebars87 2 года назад +14

      You mean more like 2:18 ?

    • @rlgroshans
      @rlgroshans 2 года назад +9

      If you could make Johnny really laugh, as Louie did...on his FIRST appearance, you know you are destined for greatness.

    • @bobogilvie7820
      @bobogilvie7820 2 года назад

      l

  • @puddysue
    @puddysue 2 года назад +24

    Rest in peace, Louie. Thank you for all the joy you brought to the world, gleaned out of your sad times.

  • @uwsgrrrl9981
    @uwsgrrrl9981 2 года назад +11

    R.I.P. Louie. You were the sweetest person & a very funny man. I’m saddened by his death.

  • @brianmorrison4865
    @brianmorrison4865 2 года назад +2

    Johnny cackling in the background. Pure gold.

  • @almayo7069
    @almayo7069 4 года назад +138

    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.

    • @bsquared4604
      @bsquared4604 4 года назад +12

      i was wondering. he definitely would have invited him over,

    • @afuzzycreature8387
      @afuzzycreature8387 3 года назад

      comedians say that carson was notoriously hard on comedians so you know when a good one came through

  • @General_Spade
    @General_Spade 2 года назад +6

    Rest in peace big guy! You gave me and my family many laughs. Much respect!

  • @jonwhipple9361
    @jonwhipple9361 2 года назад +1

    my dad and i saw this we always watched Carson to see the best comedians and saw this it such a classic clip ….. i did cry when i heard he passed…. he always made me smile or laugh…. RIP

  • @alexepena
    @alexepena 3 года назад +19

    In 2021, this is laugh out loud funny . Louis Anderson is a highly underrated comedian

  • @donnaharrell4755
    @donnaharrell4755 2 года назад +21

    I was so happy to see Louie Anderson as a regular on my favorite game show "Funny You Should Ask!" He was hilarious!! Always gave the funniest answers effortlessly! He was a comedic genius!! RIP Louie!!

    • @billyjoel9690
      @billyjoel9690 2 года назад

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  • @ThatZanoGuy
    @ThatZanoGuy 23 дня назад +2

    Louie is underrated. He's fast, witty and clean with AMAZING observation comedy skills. I saw his cartoon and loved it as a kid. Had no idea he was even funnier in his stand ups.

  • @ALD56
    @ALD56 3 года назад +9

    Johnny gave so many young comics their first big time exposure. As a lifelong fan of standup, I always respected him for that.

  • @CarlVandenberg
    @CarlVandenberg 4 года назад +351

    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.

    • @1987higgs
      @1987higgs 4 года назад +18

      That was so funny and slipped in there so well that most of the audience missed it.

    • @justinoldmusician5321
      @justinoldmusician5321 4 года назад +28

      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.

    • @pattyfreeman5819
      @pattyfreeman5819 4 года назад +6

      Theres no doubt about that.every great comic you see today started on Johnney

    • @christopherh4653
      @christopherh4653 4 года назад +2

      @@pattyfreeman5819 Chappelle was never on Carson. Many great comics have come along well after Carson's time.

    • @Forevertrue
      @Forevertrue 4 года назад +6

      You know it. Johnny made many comedians like that. Louie was a genuine success.