Louie Anderson on Letterman, 1988-1997

Late Night:
1. November 29, 1988. Stand-up and chat.
2. March 12, 1991. Stand-up and chat.
3. November 27, 1991. Stand-up and chat.
4. November 13, 1992. Stand-up and chat.
5. May 28, 1993. Stand-up.
Late Show:
6. September 15, 1993. Stand-up and chat.
7. May 24, 1994. Stand-up.
8. September 9, 1997. Stand-up.

[@sirissac234]

Thank you for doing this. People who didn't get to see him back in the day get to understand a bit of who he was now. RIP, Louie Anderson.

[@thegoodguy44]

His acting in ‘Baskets’ was amazing

[@jaciesavino4175]

I sure enjoy him..

[@christb312]

Always a very good comedian to make us happy !!!

[@thesimulation9651]

Thank you Don, your work is truly appreciated. Louie was an American original. If things keep going at this rate, all the good people will be gone by August.

[@joannaedwards6325]

With no talent egos waiting their turn. 😝😒👎

[@thegoodguy44]

His acting in ‘Baskets’ was amazing

[@songwrecrd]

I always knew, imo that he didn't get the recognition he so justly deserved. He was a brillient comedian. A wonderful legacy to comedy. His laughter, and the laughter he provoked will live on thankfully. R.I.P. Louie

[@_PrimetimePranks]

Louie always seemed so humble and genuine. Loved all his stuff. RIP big guy.

[@dpf2122]

Rare treat when Dave legitimately laughs at a comic on the show.

[@harrodsongs]

He was howling!

[@hoagielamp6543]

Many laughs from him when it comes to norm. Another all-time comedian lost to cancer

[@bodyslamhimjeff]

Every interview I’ve heard with him got further and further into his sweet heart. What a lovely man, and hilarious to boot. He made perfect comedy for families to laugh at themselves with. Families are all screwed up somehow, and he made that safe to talk about and find humor in. A real treasure of a guy. RIP.

[@aaaaaaaaaa7699]

He was just the most endearing presence in comedy.

[@antionettewardell2151]

I know my family was screwed up, but some how we all made it. Laughter was very much part of our family. We didn't have much, but we could laugh.

[@barb6868]

He was hysterical and a true sweetheart!💔🙏

[@eringerrity5221]

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[@eringerrity5221]

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[@ThunderlipsPDX]

If you think of some of the other comedians that were around at the time, who were much flashier and over the top, and then watch Louis Anderson’s, it’s such a contrast. He didn’t need all the gimmicks. He was just pure funny.

[@barb6868]

He was a true comedian who didn’t need to swear to be funny. A true genius! We miss you, Louie. RIP💔🙏

[@jg1007]

I met him a few years ago in Atlanta. We were checking in to the same hotel. Wonderful guy. He was struggling with his knees poor guy. Loved his comedy. RIP

[@jacksonjack7838]

Jeeze, just tell everyone. Lol jk, keep on keepin on.

[@hoagielamp6543]

I don't think many people would have guessed "lymphoma" as the cause of death in a guy who was obese for decades.

[@nebraskajoenelson8987]

I was introduced to this man from "life with Louie" and then family feud later on. I see many of those episodes come straight from these stories, they're on KZbin.....think I'll take a walk down memory lane. Thanks Louie.....rest in peace

[@johnytwotimes4072]

Life with Louie wasy favorite as a kid and he was hilarious. RIP he always seemed like the absolute sweetest human being. Clean and so entertaining ❤️

[@katrinajones8788]

My favorite comedian. Thank you, Louie, for decades of extreme laughter.

[@ninja_cheetos]

Rest In Peace to a legend. I loved Louis, so sad that he passed but considering it was cancer, he truly is in a better place. God bless him

[@katiezee2]

nice touch, the band playing Louie Louie

[@dongiller]

Also the cigarette-lighting bumper at the end of his second appearance.

[@gabedestellano]

Thanks for putting this together for everyone today, Don. You never cease to amaze me with your vast collection of Letterman footage and dedication to the fans of your channel. I, for one, truly appreciate it.

[@codyhilton1750]

I sure do miss this wonderful person. RIP Louie.

[@MyDogSteppedOnaBeee]

RIP Louie you were a comedic genius. Even when you tell stories they are funny. Your comedy really makes my day when I am feeling down and I really laugh a lot too!

[@stephengiese7549]

This guy was always cute and respectful to his family. Very personal experiences with funny moments mixed in. He was always clean when I saw him too. The comedy world needs comics like this. Liked the Louie, Louie rock song when he is introduced. Rip. Thanks Louie and utube.

[@michalm5793]

Hmmm...I've watched Life with Louie back when I was a kid. Really loved it . Recently, I've showed this to my mom and all she said to me was " I understand now why you loved it so much...it reminds you of our family...." Yes. This was true. In some way, by watching his show I've understood a lot about life and family. All struggles and issues were easier for me to endure because this show... somehow....he explained them to me. Until this day, this show remains one of my favourites. Man. Thank you for what you did 😊 Rest in Piece

[@MD-wk3gj]

I was just a casual fan of Louie but I really miss him being in the world. When he had his first television appearance on Carson he instantly entered the heart of so many people and remained there for decades.

[@thefunshow2024]

"Jeez, you live in a house on a hill. Hah hah." Such a great line!

[@maryrenee18w]

Can’t thank you enough for making this video. I’m a huge Louie fan and I’m so sad that he’s gone. Thank you so much for this video 💗

[@FatherAxeKeeper]

every time i see an upload like this it bums me out, but i'm glad to see all the clips and remember the great people we've lost. Rest in Peace Louie.

[@carlharrison9503]

He owned an antique shop on La Brea and you could find all kinds of smoking items there. My friend also worked on Life With Louie back then.. Louie will be missed.

[@cbrasure925]

How awesome is it to hear Dave laughing while Louie is doing his stand up? Louie was one of a kind.

[@Raven135]

What a wonderful naturally funny man. I love his quick wit and the fact he doesn't have to be R rated to make us laugh every time. He will be missed.💜🙏💜🇺🇸

[@JAVY624]

RIP Mr Anderson, you're one of a kind!

[@ludwigfan3013]

I used to watch his cartoon Life with Louie when I was a kid. Louie was one of the few comedians that proved you don't have to cuss to be funny. Rest in Peace Louie Anderson

[@joannaedwards6325]

Still with us another GREAT clean and very funny comedian TOM DREESON. Alive and well.

[@JasonSum1979]

great compilation! Louie was a overlooked guy! His legacy will live on for a very long time

[@maryeckstein7891]

Thank you for compiling this. Louie's my all-time favorite comedian and will miss him so much.

[@asteverino8569]

Thanks for the Louie on letterman trip through time.

[@8trackroadtrip]

Now I'm nostalgic for the Louie Anderson animated series, he was so funny when I was a kid.

[@SusanSez1]

I adore Louie. Loved him in Baskets. I miss him.

[@jadunbar88]

This might possibly be the best example I have seen yet about how Letterman changed from NBC to CBS yet Louis never changed one bit.

[@93Jubilee]

Everybody loved Louie -- and still do!

[@andreworourke4309]

Hi Don, I don't know if you reply to these comments or even if you care to read them, due to the volume you must receive. But I just wanted to say: I am 27 years old and I am born and raised in Ireland. I have always enjoyed stand up comedy and original comedy of any kind. I just wanted to thank you for all you have done in archiving these videos. I am a patreon contributor by the way - but that's beside the point. I first became interested in comedy when I watched what I considered to be an absolutely incredible performance by Norm MacDonald on the Conan O'Brien show. Since then, I have been led to here and there, watching Conan, Norm and of course David Letterman. Through watching your videos, I have become an exceptionally-admiring fan of David Letterman; via all of his early stuff, via Larry Bud Melman, via Stupid Pet Tricks, etc. The other night I spent my time watching Carson's Carnac bits - which I learned about through Letterman and Norm and ultimately through you. I just wanted to say thank you for all of your uploads on KZbin. I am 27 now and I have been routinely watching your uploads for approx 7 years.

[@andreworourke4309]

Sorry, I ran out of characters.... Just wanted to finish by saying: I don't know if you know this: but your uploads have helped me and (I presume) countless others when we feel down, when we feel anxious, when we worry, when we fret. Your channel helps me a great deal and I am delighted that me - as a non-American who did not have access to this show before - and others can benefit from this comedy, through your actions on this website. I just wanted you to know that you really have made a difference to me, to my life, to the lives of others by sharing the comedy which bring me and others such joy and such relief. Anyway, thank you and I will continue to support you on Patreon (even if you don't read this haha). Thanks again. By the way, Norm MacDonald is my all-time favourite stand-up and I was so so happy to see your upload of his entire catalogue on Letterman FYI. Thanks Don and all the best for the future.

[@dongiller]

Andrew, I do read all the comments, though I do miss a lot of threads in which I don’t participate. Thank you so much for what you wrote. It makes doing this worth all the work.

[@andreworourke4309]

@@dongiller Thanks Don. Just wanted to let you know how much this work is appreciated. I'll continue to support and to steer my friends in your channel's direction! Good luck, God bless and thanks.

[@charlenemack7040]

Rest In Paradise Louie! 🙏☺️😉😇🙏 💖💗💖

[@MothGirl007]

He was truly a treasure.

[@kep2323]

Damn you're quick at getting these posted.. Don, you're the best.

[@GeneBurnett]

Love that Paul played "Brother Louie" & "Louie Louie". Louie had a joke when he debuted on the Tonight Show that still kills me and is the model of an almost haiku level of brevity. "I was never good at sports...Broad jump?...Killed her." RIP

[@fdrstan]

He’s always been quick witted and funny but his acting on “Baskets” was legendary.

[@lindajones6903]

M. M. M. M m. M. M. M. M. M. M. M. M. Mm. M. M. M. M. M. M. m

[@lemonadetits5917]

I only watched this video to see if the comments said something about how amazing he was in “baskets”

[@AA-le2bp]

I agree. He was incredible on Baskets.

[@kenlieck7756]

@@lemonadetits5917 I only watched Baskets to see if this was mentioned. I'm fucked up that way...

[@daakrolb]

I don’t get that show. Isn’t the “joke” just watching him be silly acting like a girl? Note- I’ve never seen it.

[@timmyodaley1411]

Great writer. Please read some of his books....

[@Bill_Woo]

Nice going, Don. You always amaze.

[@robtank9900]

Thank you Don

[@markjones952]

I met Louie in Minneapolis back in the day. Nice man. RIP

[@nohabloemojislosiento4930]

At this rate, we're only going to be left with Amy Schumer and Anthony Jeselnik. Rest in peace to another great comic and a seemingly kind soul.

[@hoagielamp6543]

What about Norm Macdona-- I mean Bob Sage-- I mean Gilbert Gottfried! He's still hilarious and alive

[@deanparis6180]

Thanks again Don

[@ElviraSongalla]

im here continued following you Don thanks for the story

[@teenidol18]

You're so great at putting together these anthologies. Thank you for sharing these historical records, I'm glad you have access to so much.

[@ADavis-oq4et]

For real. All hail Giller.

[@randyj420]

Thanks David Letterman - thanks @Don!!! Another amazing collection of funny. I watched Dave all I could and lost lots of sleep staying up watching my little black n white TV I had in my room. Being able to go back is just a treat. - BTW, Baskets (2 seasons) is his best work imho - great series - wish it lasted longer. Rest In Peace, Louie.

[@TheEmster2011]

Love you Louie!!!

[@queenslander954]

Cheers Donz for all your Letterman vid’s , we received Letterman in Australia early on in the piece when he switched to CBS in 93 as the owner of the Nine Network in Oz was a huge Dave fan so we all became Dave fans. I actually remember some of these shows you have , so cheers mate for jolting my happy memories of Late Night.

[@dongiller]

Thanks!!

[@rockdesu]

Rip big Louie. Thank you for the laughs.

[@moxica93]

Thanks for creating this compilation. I recall once on Late Night where Letterman had a skit with a "Ronald McDonald" who was overweight and just glared at the camera. I swore it was Louie under the make-up...

[@dongiller]

That was Leonard Tepper.

[@raymondhorton9668]

Funny stuff! Thanks for posting! We’ll miss him!

[@sejrec56]

Louie was a very good and unique comedian

[@GeoffNelson]

Damn, saw this and figured he passed away. Rest In Peace Louie.

[@stephenburleson7827]

I have loved Louie since i was a kid and he had the cartoon Life with Louie. Funniest cartoon there was when i was growing up. I always had hoped they would make more episodes but it never happened. Still, now I have tuem downloaded and can share them with my kids, who love it also.

[@annbailey5096]

Rip Louie. A great comic, author, actor. Wish you were still here but am so grateful for the 38 years of laughs starting on Johnny Carson. Binge watching him for the past 5 days. He had really nice clothes.

[@theguyonutube6928]

Dude is so naturally funny he never has to curse!

[@JayDogTitan-he6wo]

Louis Anderson was a treasure, Such a sad loss, Loved him in "Baskets".

[@forrestmalcom8351]

Rip Louie Anderson 🙏🏻

[@vietpir]

He was my first favorite comedian

[@markschroeder5559]

I'm watching the very first stand-up thinking "Wow, This guy has a lot of material. He should write a cartoon about his family or somethin'."

[@tmc1473]

THE KING IS GONE! Love you LA...😪

[@joetallarigo8432]

Lol the $35 christmas tree skit was incorporated in his Life With Louie cartoon. I wish I could have met Louie. I still love Life with Louie

[@privatepenguin3137]

Love the Stones tie in the 1997 appearance!

[@grioulaloula8594]

Thanks Don!!

[@derby1991utube]

Get ready for thousands of likes

[@bgknowable]

Love for anyone who make more remember. RIP

[@badflyer6]

He is and was so funny,missed❤️

[@mdro434]

R.I.P LOUIE zone great guy and great comedian 🎭always made you laugh god bless what a life you can tell he loved being on stage

[@craigplumlee]

Thank you for this😁

[@privatepenguin3137]

HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY TO LATE NIGHT TONIGHT!!!!

[@elik3239]

He seems so comfortable and laid back here while other celebrities come looking all awkward and nervous

[@jacksonjack7838]

34:30 I really like this set with the pink sky

[@simonbyrd6518]

His family stories and Kevin Meaney's were kinda like bookends. I remember listening to his audiobook about his Dad, in one go, driving overnight to another state. Years later it all rang so true when I ended up in Minnesota.

[@dianewinters8628]

Louie is hilarious. I miss the cartoon he had too, used to watch it with my son.

[@KaninTuzi]

14:06 I love it when Letterman scoots over and guesses correctly which executive has a problem with Louie 😂

[@fredkaplan9720]

Louie was a very funny man always laughing at himself. ❤

[@23nacho23]

Rip Louie, you will be missed

[@MrGpschmidt]

Thanks for this Don - one of my fave stand-ups - so funny and a sweetheart. Q: in the first appearance he alludes to Larry Bud's Guatamala trip - did he mean the Good Will Tour @ Monteideo, South America? If so was this the debut of that sojourn because if so I was in the audience for that show. Also - wonder why Louie stopped appearing on Dave '97 was his last visit? He was one of Dave's - and the show's - faves. Go figure.

[@dongiller]

Here’s a compilation of that road trip - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5imaGyngtKso6c

[@metalgypsy4]

RIP 😔🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️

[@NilsMichaelStridh]

He was amazing on Batches

[@thomasschaefer9312]

that was awesome.

[@derekgiesbrecht-xp5yc]

I love how he repeated a punchline, "colombia at one time." That takes guts

[@GoodOldDaysGaming]

I love these collections, Don. You do a thorough job and it takes us all back to the days where TV with the family was more of a thing than today. Do you by any chance have a collection of all the outdoor stunts and events Dave pulled on the streets outside the studio?

[@dongiller]

Mr. Curious collection, crush, smash, drop collections, tower drop collection, steamroller collection, a lot of remotes. All here. And thanks!

[@sejrec56]

Always a clean family comedy routine

[@1jdillafan]

RIP Louie Anderson

[@allbub2330]

Love these letterman compilations! Any chance you have one for Richard Simmons?!? There use to be one on KZbin but can’t find it anymore. Richard was great on Letterman RIP

[@dongiller]

I’m no longer able to upload additional Dave-owned and -licensed content. Been that way since the official Letterman YT channel launched in February 2022. And thanks!

[@wer147159]

Unfortunately he wasn't well known in europa,,very nice open personality,,and humor that you don't see much these days

[@cristofino]

About those forgotten cranberries, exactly

[@creekalmighty]

damn he had style lol

[@derekdykeman9160]

R.I.P. Louie

[@toddvandell85]

Minnesnowta..that was hilarious.

[@waltmccarthy9837]

You can tell he was nervous during his first appearance.

[@axeman6598]

R I P Louie

[@jakedizzle]

Letterman out living all these dudes.

[@seanodeli7031]

Louie on Carson podcast goes into great detail about the rift he had w letterman over canceling an appearance to do Carson It’s also gives a completely different take on how to get Carson and some of the infighting between Carson and letterman’s producers and how comics got caught in the middle

[@Gregory-sm9pf]

Louie was a funny dude!

[@kenhurley4441]

I know a lady that was a secretary and took a phone call from VP Quayle. She hung up on him!