Louie Anderson at the Guthrie - 1987

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  • @j.l.spraggins8589
    @j.l.spraggins8589 2 года назад +453

    In 1996, I met Louie at the checkout at Ralph's in Studio City, about 2 AM. I started talking to him by asking him about a book he wrote. I actually read it. We had a great conversation. He checked out before me and thanked me and left. After I checked out, I was on my way to my car and he pulled up by me, handed me a large orange and white rose and thanked me for the kind words, starting the conversation, and the nice discussion, and my support. I hugged him. He was so kind, sincere, and real.

    • @dogpd3
      @dogpd3 2 года назад +23

      Great story thanks for sharing

    • @BarManE.C.
      @BarManE.C. 2 года назад +13

      Thats super cool

    • @yourroyalhighness7662
      @yourroyalhighness7662 Год назад +29

      That is a beautiful story. Makes you think that perhaps Louie was a bit lonely and you brought some much needed sunshine into his life. Thank you for being so kind.
      P.S. Do you want some sweet potatoes?

    • @fredt7820
      @fredt7820 Год назад +7

      The best

    • @wendytravis6427
      @wendytravis6427 Год назад +11

      Awe, I just love him. Remember in Baskets as Christine? He was so good in that role.

  • @stormphoenix14
    @stormphoenix14 2 года назад +408

    Louie was one of the most underrated funnytellers. No matter how bad things got for us, my family could watch him and laugh hysterically together. Thankyou Louie, for a lifetime of showing the eternal hilarious truths of families and our crazy relationships. Glad you got to shine for a new generation too. It’s a sadder earth now, without you. You did your mom proud.

    • @raputathebuta
      @raputathebuta 2 года назад +19

      My mom & I STILL quote Louie to each other. Especially the bit about the sweet potatoes. 🤣

    • @lauram3115
      @lauram3115 2 года назад +8

      Well said. My family and I still quote jokes from his stand up. “Your real parents live in a swamp!”

    • @22sojourner
      @22sojourner 2 года назад +9

      @@lauram3115 Yeah ... until I got a little older, a little wiser, & a little brother (looking at the swamp) see those eyes looking at you (?) that's where your real parents live ... A+ thank you for that.

    • @rushfan1970
      @rushfan1970 2 года назад +4

      So well said, agreed!👏🏼💔✌🏼

    • @francescalegrand4520
      @francescalegrand4520 2 года назад +9

      I agree. The world needs more Louie Andersons !!

  • @drjohnson98
    @drjohnson98 5 лет назад +79

    Went for the first time to a comedy club in Denver in early 1985 with my soon-to-be wife. Some guy named Louie Anderson comes out and starts up, and had us all cracking up from minute one. Over thirty years later we repeat some of his lines to each other. Completely spoiled us for comedy, we thought you could just walk into random comedy clubs and see great acts at any time, were we wrong. But we saw Louie just as he was taking off.

  • @humanonearth1
    @humanonearth1 5 лет назад +59

    This guy is a genius of writing comedy. I love it. No tricks, no cheap offensive stuff. Just quality observational writing with killer character delivery. He's my fav!

    • @opaljk4835
      @opaljk4835 11 месяцев назад +1

      Comedians play tricks on you?

    • @popeyedoyle6360
      @popeyedoyle6360 Месяц назад

      what the hell is cheap offensive>

    • @humanonearth1
      @humanonearth1 Месяц назад +1

      @@popeyedoyle6360 shock comedy, racist impersonations, lazy writing like that

    • @timkrueger1179
      @timkrueger1179 7 дней назад

      @@popeyedoyle6360 swear words, dirty topics ....

  • @gary42011
    @gary42011 3 года назад +37

    Louie Anderson was my moms favorite...he would make her cry with laughter..i watch this often..feels like im watching it with her..she would have loved seeing him im basket's

  • @BB_55
    @BB_55 2 года назад +352

    Rest in piece to this absolute legend

    • @OikPoinFive
      @OikPoinFive 2 года назад +1

      He died sadly

    • @jimjoe9945
      @jimjoe9945 2 года назад +6

      Piece?

    • @neonreign2988
      @neonreign2988 2 года назад +10

      *peace. But yeah, he was an adept story teller and a very funny comedian. I feel like he didn't get as much recognition as he should have in recent years. I never get tired of hearing his stories, even the same ones, they're really relatable, especially to people that grew up in big families.

    • @Artsyca
      @Artsyca 2 года назад +3

      Came to say the same thing! Louie will live forever through these immortal jokes!

    • @KevanleeRice
      @KevanleeRice Год назад

      Hey lur which parts of bluetidge are your parents same as mine titeron buddy

  • @Shabidoo1
    @Shabidoo1 2 года назад +225

    I must have been about 10 when this came out. This routine genuinely helped me deal with my insane alcoholic parents. I felt like I wasn't alone.

    • @colinireland3622
      @colinireland3622 2 года назад +7

      I was a little younger, but I figured it out, lower east side, Phalen Lake,

    • @colinireland3622
      @colinireland3622 2 года назад +6

      But thank you

  • @KLW50ish
    @KLW50ish 2 года назад +60

    35 years later the comedy still holds up fresh as ever! Incredible comedian! Rest In Peace Louie!

  • @kevmed64
    @kevmed64 4 года назад +89

    This is superbly written. Louie couldn't get more relaxed on stage. A true master of his craft.

  • @kiskakuznetsova503
    @kiskakuznetsova503 2 года назад +110

    Thank you for uploading this. Like you, he helped me feel less lonely (and ashamed) because he talked about his alcoholic father and the impact it had on his life. His insight on that -- and many other things -- made him very important as a performer. His performance in 'Baskets' was amazing and I was so happy he got the recognition he deserved from that show before he passed away. He gave a lot to the world.

    • @rushfan1970
      @rushfan1970 2 года назад +7

      💔agreed 100%, he helped me, too with his pure story-telling comedic genius! He was so honest & truly was a precious gift, one of a kind💖✌🏼

    • @kylejohnson150
      @kylejohnson150 Год назад +1

      Baskets😂
      Pretty much watched it because of him!

    • @janetscott550
      @janetscott550 8 месяцев назад

      His cartoon

  • @michaelrow1972
    @michaelrow1972 2 года назад +65

    RIP Louie. I remember this stand up from when I was a kid and had to find it. Thinking of you today Louie...

  • @judyantonetti2186
    @judyantonetti2186 2 года назад +26

    I’ve watched this so many times but I had to watch it again today. Louie died today! Thank you for so many laughs. 😭

  • @randysavage5272
    @randysavage5272 2 года назад +72

    RIP Louie, thank you for all the great laughs and being a great rep for us people from Minnesota

    • @daytonwoodford4386
      @daytonwoodford4386 4 месяца назад

      As long as utube theirs still Louie 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🔥🔥💯

  • @mega77CHAVEZ
    @mega77CHAVEZ 2 года назад +32

    Had to.come here and say goodbye to one of my favorite Comedians of all time. Very few Comics can pull off a clean performance. He was a legend in my neighborhood in St Paul. RIP Loiue thanks for the laughs

  • @MochaHontas420
    @MochaHontas420 2 года назад +71

    We’re all here for Louie holding onto the laughs. One of the greatest of all times…

  • @charlescharpentier9196
    @charlescharpentier9196 5 лет назад +106

    Wow. After decades I finally watched Louie Anderson live on RUclips. He's just great.

  • @christopherjones177
    @christopherjones177 2 года назад +147

    RIP Louie Anderson. God 🙏 bless. One of the funniest comedians I've ever seen. Rest well my friend.

    • @grego5284
      @grego5284 2 года назад +6

      Gonna miss ya Louie, you were the best! 🙏

    • @Corrie-Lee
      @Corrie-Lee 2 года назад +2

      He will be missed for sure. I loved him growing up and used to watch his cartoon. You say rest well my friend. Did you know him personally?

    • @christopherjones177
      @christopherjones177 2 года назад +4

      No I didn't,but I felt like I did. 😔

    • @Corrie-Lee
      @Corrie-Lee 2 года назад +3

      @@christopherjones177 ya, I get that ❤️

    • @johndoser4691
      @johndoser4691 2 года назад

      Well Said.

  • @mikegraber6393
    @mikegraber6393 6 лет назад +718

    What I always found amazing about him is how you really felt you were looking at his mom, his dad, him as a child, whenever he went into those characters. His facial expressions were golden.

    • @lindaclark5911
      @lindaclark5911 5 лет назад +13

      Mike Graber are he is alive& kickin it!

    • @MJWilde
      @MJWilde 5 лет назад +15

      I'd forgotten how damn funny and original he was and is. Going to look up more! Love you, Louie!!! 😎💖💋

    • @MaryHernandez-lq8kq
      @MaryHernandez-lq8kq 5 лет назад +9

      Thank God there was no Botox then....!

    • @BradyPostma
      @BradyPostma 4 года назад +12

      Those impressions evolved into Life With Louie, his cartoon show. I grew up with that.

    • @hopemccubbin8661
      @hopemccubbin8661 4 года назад +6

      Absolutely. Well said.

  • @DanielValdes
    @DanielValdes 2 года назад +38

    This will always be the best. I remember going to the comedy store around 2018 after an anxious day and Louie popped in and his hilariousness and warmth brought me so much peace and solace. RIP 💔

  • @francie1953
    @francie1953 6 лет назад +214

    Just saw Louie at the State Theater last Sunday. Had a chance to talk with him for a few minutes. What a pleasure. So sweet of him to take the time cause I know how exhausted he must’ve been. Thanks Louie❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @batkisses
      @batkisses 4 года назад +22

      I saw him perform years ago in Dayton, Ohio and he came out and talked to us after the show. I agree, he is very nice to take the time to do that after a full set.

  • @billtracyanderson1372
    @billtracyanderson1372 2 года назад +52

    Had this on VHS and audio cassette as a teen in the late 80s. I watched it today for the first time in probably 30 years...laughed just as hard.

  • @DEXWrecksOfficial
    @DEXWrecksOfficial 2 года назад +30

    This is one of my favorite comedy sets, RIP Louie, thanks for all the laughs

  • @93Jubilee
    @93Jubilee 5 лет назад +36

    "Baskets" introduced me to Louie Anderson -- how did I miss him all these years? A brilliant man! To sustain this routine is magnificent!

  • @crotchetycomics
    @crotchetycomics 2 года назад +46

    Saw Louie do this routine in Hollywood at the Comedy Store on Sunset blvd in the 1980s. He was the funniest comedian I ever saw live.

  • @DavidHernandez-oc1oz
    @DavidHernandez-oc1oz 2 года назад +42

    My absolute favorite. Just heard of his passing. Will watch this tonight. So many lines from this routine made their way in to my life even to this day..... Loook at thaaaat

  • @jim3097
    @jim3097 2 года назад +46

    RIP Louie. Truly one of the greatest stand up comedians! He makes me laugh so much.

  • @gybx4094
    @gybx4094 5 лет назад +70

    Wow, these 80's comedians.
    Forgot how great they were.
    Impeccable timing.

  • @crouchingturtle6351
    @crouchingturtle6351 2 года назад +37

    He was truly one of the greats and I don't think he got the recognition he deserved. In the "stand-up 80's" when everyone that got on stage was considered funny, he actually was. He didn't use schtick, impressions, or props the guy was just funny. He could do this whole hour today because it wasn't of that time like everyone else was doing. I haven't kept up with him over the years but I miss that he's not walking among us anymore.

  • @paracyde55
    @paracyde55 2 года назад +65

    RIP Louie. This was the first special I ever watched. My mom rented the vhs from the library and she laughed super hard. She still quotes this.

  • @beckymerdan5945
    @beckymerdan5945 2 года назад +29

    My heart is broken. RIP Louie.

  • @TihetrisWeathersby
    @TihetrisWeathersby 2 года назад +27

    One my favorite comedians, You will be missed Louie

  • @kanealson5200
    @kanealson5200 6 лет назад +653

    Some of the best comedians are storytellers. Louie is one of the best.

    • @willlastnameguy8329
      @willlastnameguy8329 5 лет назад +14

      The words timeless and brilliant come to mind.

    • @namelessfaceless5748
      @namelessfaceless5748 5 лет назад +5

      @@willlastnameguy8329 the words domestic abuse and bullying come to mind

    • @garylong1344
      @garylong1344 5 лет назад +2

      @@namelessfaceless5748 some of the best story tellers doe ngl

    • @pattihawks8514
      @pattihawks8514 5 лет назад +4

      Future Selves Past Memories comedy is therapy, as well.

    • @joycegeertsma7115
      @joycegeertsma7115 5 лет назад +6

      Check out Bill Hicks do "mom and dad" from the early 80's also Eddie Murphy's "Delirious", "Raw" from the early-mid eighties.. storytelling/observational comedy at it's best.. Richard Pryor.. Also love Louie Anderson; you're right; one of the best

  • @beckyekg
    @beckyekg 2 года назад +22

    I remember watching this when it first came out. Wherever we went in the world (military family), Louie was always a little bit of home we took with us. We loved him!
    Mind how you go, Louie. You were such a treasure.

  • @Heller103085
    @Heller103085 2 года назад +77

    RIP LOUIE…..seriously one of my favorite stand up specials, funny guy without all the profanity

    • @cindykaye9735
      @cindykaye9735 Год назад +1

      "without all the profanity"???!!! How do you miss all those cusswords??!! Especially when he acts out his Dad!!

    • @morganophelia5963
      @morganophelia5963 Год назад +1

      i knew it TROLL @@cindykaye9735

    • @janelliot5643
      @janelliot5643 7 месяцев назад

      But there's nothing offensive, I think that's the point ​@@cindykaye9735

  • @MyJc1980
    @MyJc1980 5 лет назад +88

    This is comedy gold.. its relatable and no matter the decade it will always be relevant. His facial expressions are fantastic, especially his mums, he can change his whole demeanour when he portrays her.

    • @RainsWorldVegasSlots
      @RainsWorldVegasSlots 2 года назад +2

      Maybe that’s why he could do that woman in”baskets” so well!!!

    • @sameppink9401
      @sameppink9401 Год назад +2

      @@RainsWorldVegasSlotsI’ve seen interviews where he said his mom was an inspiration for the role.

  • @spawnnation6050
    @spawnnation6050 2 года назад +57

    First time listening to Louie Anderson was back in 9th grade, on my recommended. RIP Louie. You were the one to get me into watching stand-up comedy.

  • @kyolym
    @kyolym 3 года назад +19

    Everyone in the audience would laugh and look at Louis so lovingly he really touched people strongly.

  • @machbaby
    @machbaby 2 года назад +9

    He knew us fellow Minnesotans so well. He never forgot where he was from, and we will never forget him.

  • @kool-aidcorncrap7880
    @kool-aidcorncrap7880 4 года назад +216

    2020 who's still watching and laughing

  • @MichaelMolash
    @MichaelMolash 5 лет назад +133

    Great comedy, killer tie-ins, perfect facial expressions and body language, drawing on personal experience.. Perfect.

  • @Gilgabob
    @Gilgabob 5 лет назад +33

    As was at the late show this night. Met Louie many times when I worked at the airport in mpls. He would always stop and chat. Sweetheart of a guy.

  • @morganophelia5963
    @morganophelia5963 2 года назад +111

    He's an amazing clean comic no cussing but super funny that's how you know someone has talent for real .

    • @cindykaye9735
      @cindykaye9735 Год назад

      No cussing???!!! You apparently haven't LISTENED to his material!

    • @morganophelia5963
      @morganophelia5963 Год назад +1

      yes i have here he was not cussing 100% pure talent @@cindykaye9735

  • @askiiii4737
    @askiiii4737 2 года назад +9

    I was just looking to try and see him and now he's gone. What an amazing humble man.

  • @justjoe942
    @justjoe942 5 лет назад +43

    One of the few that can make me laugh and cry equally.

  • @juliasouthern7286
    @juliasouthern7286 3 года назад +29

    My family loves this even now! We still use the phrases during the holidays and family dinners, lol

  • @calvinhobbes5686
    @calvinhobbes5686 5 лет назад +49

    Louie, you’re one of a kind! Funny, sweet - we’re children again when you’re on stage. God bless!

  • @kennesaw101
    @kennesaw101 2 года назад +23

    Rest in peace Louie , you'll be missed.

  • @terrib1934
    @terrib1934 6 лет назад +152

    31 years ago, and I remember this like yesterday. Love Louie!

    • @jonhohensee3258
      @jonhohensee3258 6 лет назад +1

      no you don't

    • @DS-kn4bs
      @DS-kn4bs 5 лет назад +2

      Has it been that long 🤦🏿‍♂️
      Man I'm old 😦

    • @davelindstrom6005
      @davelindstrom6005 5 лет назад +3

      @@jonhohensee3258 - Howdaphuq would you know?

    • @jack002tuber
      @jack002tuber 5 лет назад +3

      I had most of this memorized. He's the best

  • @mikefranks6854
    @mikefranks6854 5 лет назад +76

    That was the best half hour lunch and two breaks I've taken in my working career

  • @galiandmagic
    @galiandmagic 2 года назад +18

    RIP Sweet Louie 🙏❤ The funniest comedian ever!!!! Nobody comes close to his talent. What a loss for humanity. 😔💔

  • @JazzyJonas
    @JazzyJonas 5 лет назад +43

    I love Louie. He's just adorable!

  • @ryurc3033
    @ryurc3033 2 года назад +48

    Anybody who is trying to do comedy needs to watch the master. The way he works the crowd. The callbacks. The timing. Its all epic. One of the greats.

    • @arreckia
      @arreckia 2 года назад +2

      Wow I am a clown story teller maybe I will be more than your private comedian Love you all

  • @BadRonald1
    @BadRonald1 6 лет назад +488

    His facial expressions are the best....

    • @WillyNillyandSilly
      @WillyNillyandSilly 5 лет назад +4

      100% agree. I've never really watched Louie Anderson stand up, but he sold it early on with his facial work in the piece about breakfast early on in this video. His nonverbal communication on stage the spectacular.

    • @nuisanceabatementvehicle160
      @nuisanceabatementvehicle160 5 лет назад +2

      Yes they are he was so underrated

    • @janetownsend9516
      @janetownsend9516 5 лет назад

      Gesir FRANK?!! the

    • @mikedlc9766
      @mikedlc9766 5 лет назад

      they are

    • @artonline01
      @artonline01 5 лет назад +1

      Are you on dope?!

  • @missusjoe
    @missusjoe 4 года назад +16

    Louie Anderson is one of the very few who make me laugh out loud no matter how many times I hear the same material. There also is such pathos to his stuff you could just cry you laugh with a catch in your throat

  • @theotepeng8392
    @theotepeng8392 2 года назад +11

    Louie was a true master of his craft! Supremely comfortable on stage and his timing was spot on. RIP! You will be missed, Louie.

  • @georgeorwell126
    @georgeorwell126 3 года назад +34

    This special never gets old. Truly funny man!!

  • @benjiarehart2878
    @benjiarehart2878 5 лет назад +349

    Louie was up there with John Candy. He was so underrated. Still funnier than most comedians today. Without cussing.

    • @iroll
      @iroll 4 года назад +25

      ...was?? He's still alive as of the coronapocalypse.

    • @ohtoobefishin6449
      @ohtoobefishin6449 4 года назад +9

      I measure his humor against all comedians regardless of what they look like, and he is a master at his craft, OK, John Candy is big so what

    • @gxlorp
      @gxlorp 3 года назад +2

      @@iroll the fact you used that unironically...

    • @gxlorp
      @gxlorp 3 года назад +3

      @@iroll yes was. People can use was to refer to different parts of a comedians career. Genius

    • @francescalegrand6257
      @francescalegrand6257 3 года назад +1

      Always loved them !

  • @awnelson22
    @awnelson22 2 года назад +52

    So saddened to hear about his death today 😔 He was genuinely funny - no vulgar or cussing! You can watch his skit with your kids…. One of a kind indeed!!!!!

  • @PlanetRockJesus
    @PlanetRockJesus 5 лет назад +41

    It took me decades to realize how brilliant this man is.

    • @janelliot5643
      @janelliot5643 7 месяцев назад

      Me too. He should have taught some master classes before he passed away, but frankly you probably have to be born with it

  • @angelinasuazo5705
    @angelinasuazo5705 4 месяца назад +2

    I just HAD to watch this today!
    We have this in VHS, but now it's on RUclips, thanks to this channel.
    I recommend EVERYBODY to watch this.
    We have seen this so many times, my daughter knows every line, and she acts it out every time, word for word, line by line.
    Even today, she literally acted out EVERY line, perfectly!!
    She's an actress at heart naturally, and a good stand-up comedian.
    (Not professionally, but she definately has the talent and ability)
    I can't believe that Louis is gone now.
    I still haven't grieved yet over his death.
    I just can't accept it.
    My daughter had wanted to meet him, and I have read all his books.
    Louis was a very interesting funny person.
    And we have something in common with him, we love to eat!
    But I have been watching what I eat for about two months now, slowly reducing.

  • @ThatGuyWithTheRedDakota
    @ThatGuyWithTheRedDakota 5 лет назад +24

    I will never forget "Life With Louie" when I was a kid. This is pure gold. So underrated.

  • @rhymeswithsomethingy4766
    @rhymeswithsomethingy4766 2 года назад +23

    RIP Louie 😭
    This is 1 of my favorite stand up routines of all time! Totally portrays growing up in the upper midwest in that era😆🤣

  • @jillferry-williams9409
    @jillferry-williams9409 2 года назад +6

    We watched this years ago and then had Dad and Mom sit and watch it. Too many things hit so close to home! My dad laughed SO hard..and, to this day we still say, “Ohh, there’s sweet potatoes in the oven.” every Thanksgiving.
    Don’t know HOW many times we say, “You’re ruining the family!” to each other and the kids. Just love this routine.
    You know a comedian nailed it when you’re still quoting them decades later.

  • @miahoffman1964
    @miahoffman1964 4 года назад +40

    Louie Anderson is a one-man sitcom. What a legend

  • @soystef
    @soystef 6 лет назад +26

    Brian, Thanks for posting.
    I agree, being from the Midwest, his comedy has resonated with me for years and it is through Baskets that everything is coming full circle.
    Beautiful.

  • @ghydemonsynclair3913
    @ghydemonsynclair3913 6 лет назад +224

    Me and my dad did not get along. Until we bonded over stand-up comediens right around this time. Thank you Louie.

  • @patiencecaso
    @patiencecaso 2 года назад +8

    Love this dude. RIP Louie! I was a teenager when I first saw this act and fell in love with stand up! And he's from my home state! :)

  • @ludwigfan3013
    @ludwigfan3013 5 лет назад +56

    I always loved watching his cartoon "Life with Louie". Thanks for uploading

    • @kimjaxson8671
      @kimjaxson8671 5 лет назад +2

      Wish it would come back

    • @jreiland07
      @jreiland07 4 года назад +1

      He’s working on a reboot 😃

  • @scottw.8030
    @scottw.8030 3 года назад +74

    The wife and I used to see him almost every year during the 1990s when he played in Vegas. I love the fact that he uses very little profanity. Find his act where he talks about the FBI agents coming to his house to arrest his brother. Funniest 10 minutes of stand up I've ever heard!

    • @mobus1603
      @mobus1603 2 года назад

      Little? He used any?

    • @Cindrbell
      @Cindrbell 2 года назад

      @@mobus1603 go away.

    • @mobus1603
      @mobus1603 2 года назад +2

      @@Cindrbell: I've never heard him use profanity. This bothers you?

    • @nthomas87
      @nthomas87 2 года назад +1

      He did an interview with Dennis Miller and it felt so weird hearing him drop f-bombs. I was like, Whoa, wait, Louie has that ability in him? 😂
      You can find it here on RUclips.

  • @hobiwankinobi4750
    @hobiwankinobi4750 5 лет назад +71

    He's so funny. I saw him live about a year ago. He's clean and smart, that's why it's the best

    • @namelessfaceless5748
      @namelessfaceless5748 5 лет назад

      Clean??? Abusive you mean?

    • @pattihawks8514
      @pattihawks8514 5 лет назад +4

      Future Selves Past Memories he was abused, he’s not abusive.

    • @anchorbubba
      @anchorbubba 4 года назад

      @@namelessfaceless5748 cry about it

  • @danushaforknneer2749
    @danushaforknneer2749 4 года назад +23

    Love Louie Anderson! Can’t stop laughing. Reminds me of all the experiences with my own family.

  • @suzannegiglio2866
    @suzannegiglio2866 2 года назад +33

    He was a hysterically funny comedian. Rest In Peace Louie.

  • @rhonapage5050
    @rhonapage5050 2 года назад +7

    I’m SO SORRY, SO SO SAD that Louie is gone……💔💔💔💔

  • @kathydyer5374
    @kathydyer5374 6 лет назад +47

    I forgot how funny Louie was, it's been a while since I saw him. He is hilarious😂🤣 I love this!!!

  • @dlevick3
    @dlevick3 6 лет назад +18

    I’ve been lookin for this for yearssss. I remember watching this with my dad when I was 12.

  • @virginiataylor5593
    @virginiataylor5593 5 лет назад +8

    My favorite Louie routine. Thank you for posting this. Had it on VHS for years.

  • @sidefx996
    @sidefx996 6 лет назад +81

    "The cranberries!" OMG so many times...

  • @procrastinator9
    @procrastinator9 5 лет назад +307

    32 years later and this is completely un-aged. Except for the reference to Red Owl grocery store. How many stand-up acts from the 80s can stand up this long?

  • @musicgirl8029
    @musicgirl8029 6 лет назад +88

    This is our family's most loved comedy routine.

    • @alicetiernan8462
      @alicetiernan8462 4 года назад +2

      40’s kid His fathers reaction to his mom driving the car that was my old man Relived so much of my childhood Hysterical Louis’s comedy is genius

  • @Roxy111166
    @Roxy111166 5 лет назад +28

    I saw this back then and LOVED him!! This is one of the funniest routines ever, and my sister and I still say catch phrases from it today!! I was so happy to stumble across this! Made my whole day! Thank You brianM!

    • @andyc.4387
      @andyc.4387 2 года назад +2

      Me too. Whenever I hear the Cranberries on the radio, I think, "The Cranberries!"

    • @Roxy111166
      @Roxy111166 2 года назад +2

      @@andyc.4387 And sadly yesterday we lost him. 😭 The cranberries thing always gets me too! And when he pretended to move a curtain- “the Johnson’s are home. You know they’re on drugs!” 😂🤣

  • @JB-xh5mc
    @JB-xh5mc 3 года назад +42

    Can you say stage presence anyone? Man he's truly a comedic genius.

  • @HAL-dm1eh
    @HAL-dm1eh 5 лет назад +82

    His mom sounded so precious tho.

  • @insightandintuition276
    @insightandintuition276 2 года назад +6

    The world is a brighter place for his having been here. Love you Louie! Now he’s surrounded by love all the time, where he belongs 🙏🏻💖🥰🦋

  • @onlythebestentertainment
    @onlythebestentertainment 6 лет назад +20

    i remember my first cassette i bought him to listen while driving he is amazing and can still do it bless you louie anderson jim nyc

  • @gerryvanderzeypen1214
    @gerryvanderzeypen1214 4 года назад +7

    It's refreshing to see him again, remember him years ago when he first started out.. Liked everything he ever did. Just made my day today..thank you for this one!!

  • @joeymanson2222
    @joeymanson2222 5 лет назад +42

    "Theres where that nut Shirley lives. Throw that toaster onto her lawn!" "Not the chord!" Omfg. This takes me back. Louie was a boss!

  • @willlastnameguy8329
    @willlastnameguy8329 5 лет назад +22

    The best comedy is timeless and this is a great example. This material would kill today.

  • @rushfan1970
    @rushfan1970 2 года назад +7

    👏🏼This was a wonderful memory of one of the best of his sets from back in the day, thank you for sharing!! God rest his sweet soul, I sure hope to see him again when the time comes!!!💖✌🏼

  • @FancyRayeBaker-
    @FancyRayeBaker- 5 лет назад +57

    I swear he's talking about my parents. They were EXACTLY like he describes his parents. Too damn funny 🤣🤣

    • @dr.timothyfuller8763
      @dr.timothyfuller8763 5 лет назад +2

      me too my mom and Dad were like this. I am over here in tears and I have listened to this many times

  • @dasaggropop1244
    @dasaggropop1244 5 лет назад +135

    watching in 2019 because louie still cracks me up

    • @karenmcginniss3477
      @karenmcginniss3477 5 лет назад +3

      One of the best stand up comedians of his time, I loved his animated series LOUIE!!!!

    • @Germatti13489
      @Germatti13489 5 лет назад +2

      Max I am watching too -10/11/19

    • @kr7149
      @kr7149 5 лет назад

      @@Germatti13489 me too!! Louie is, and always will be comedic gold!! Love you Louie!! 10/18/19

    • @trolltrucker4225
      @trolltrucker4225 5 лет назад +2

      2020 lol

  • @markt9614
    @markt9614 2 года назад +112

    I was at the Guthrie the night this was taped. Hilarious. He's not just setup > punchline, its all the mimicry and facial expressions.

    • @Boomtater92
      @Boomtater92 2 года назад +1

      Was this the guthrie in grove city pa? Can't find any info on the location.

    • @bajemo359
      @bajemo359 2 года назад +4

      @@Boomtater92 The Guthrie theater in Minneapolis, MN.

    • @OikPoinFive
      @OikPoinFive 2 года назад +1

      @@bajemo359 he sadly died

    • @jamiereeves8304
      @jamiereeves8304 2 месяца назад

      Couldn’t agree more… his facial expressions were priceless… first saw him in vegas… never laughed so hard in my life… before or after. Bravo Louie. 🥂

  • @charlescharpentier9196
    @charlescharpentier9196 5 лет назад +63

    About his mom:
    "I've never had an accident."
    "But you've caused a lot of them!"
    LOL!

  • @noelsturrup3817
    @noelsturrup3817 6 лет назад +365

    "When I was a kid they didn't have children."

  • @3DCGdesign
    @3DCGdesign 5 лет назад +42

    this is priceless. thank you.

  • @lorchid23
    @lorchid23 5 лет назад +17

    I know that finding humor is just so subjective... but I’ve always thought Louie was one of the funniest people on the planet in the mid-late 80’s. I grew up the youngest in a large family, and much of what he says really hits home with me. He’s truly a masterful and hilarious storyteller.

  • @legion2590
    @legion2590 5 лет назад +28

    I loved the cartoon as a child. I remember watching this special at some point in high school (early 2000s) and loved it. And now watching it again all these years later... it stands the test of time. Still very funny.

    • @BradyPostma
      @BradyPostma 4 года назад +1

      It was a great show! Life With Louie
      I'm such a cartoon nerd, I've seen hundreds of cartoon shows. Very few hold up so well.

  • @jaybrown4526
    @jaybrown4526 6 лет назад +34

    "Oh, I think he's on dope, mother..." Bwahaha!!! I remember getting this VHS back when it was first released. I had it memorized within a week. I still know it by heart to this day!!!

  • @shiestysean
    @shiestysean 6 лет назад +129

    his comedy is so wholesome but it's hilarious

    • @namelessfaceless5748
      @namelessfaceless5748 5 лет назад +2

      Wholesome??? Are you kidding? Its textbook abuse and bullying!!

    • @stevepipenger4651
      @stevepipenger4651 5 лет назад

      Future Selves Past Memories Oh, hilarious. You’re a satirist.

    • @witenoise78
      @witenoise78 5 лет назад +2

      The two things don't have to be mutually exclusive

    • @petertskinner1153
      @petertskinner1153 3 года назад

      Q11q+1°111Q1Q1

  • @JannPaula
    @JannPaula 6 лет назад +66

    I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED THIS MAN! LAUGHED TO TEARS ALL THE TIME. AND NOW. NO DIFFERENT!!!

  • @johndjmcclure
    @johndjmcclure Год назад +1

    Louie was the absolute best at using facial expressions to enhance his jokes. His voices for different characters he was talking about were very good too.