Louie Anderson Performs Stand-up

'Baskets' star Louie Anderson performs stand-up and then sits down to share some stories from the road.
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[@jpndad4453]

Anderson is such a kind hearted man. I remember i helped him out on buying a tablet for his niece recently at my first job last year. Since he doesn't even though he didn't know what it does. I'm glad i spend an hour with that man. So patient and funny. And it cracks me up because he's so outdated with everything yet he can sure make you crack a smile.

[@NewMessage]

Nothing but good feelings when I see this guy. So glad he's in the world.

[@Babylauncher3000]

We all need a hug today. 😥

[@NewMessage]

Gahhh... you said it.

[@zachthetuffman]

I can just imagine Louie making a joke about how much emptier the world is without him

[@NewMessage]

@@zachthetuffman He was a huge talent, that's for sure.

[@zachthetuffman]

@New Message His follow up would be something about how I'd need a forklift to get him off my mind

[@LeTurdFerguson]

R.I.P one of the most legendary stand up comedians ever!!!!! We love you!

[@124Musick]

being a clean comic isn't easy

[@samk4911]

124Musick Brian Regan and Jim Gaffigan have got it figured out.

[@abemagic10]

as has Jerry Seinfeld

[@xrustynailsx]

Making jokes about how much of a fat lazy disgusting slob you're = clean?

[@stephenhedges8616]

John Pinette was one of the best as well

[@Ecfotografy]

Depends on your definition of clean, his comedy is very self deprecating and dark

[@versatilejams]

Louie has that old-school comedy that never gets old. I love modern comics like Chappelle, Bill Burr, Louis CK and I loved Pryor and Carlin, but Louie had this great, simple approach that never gets old. He’s as funny in interviews as he is in standup. Sucks he died after having that great role in Baskets.

[@AlexandraOlifirowicz]

I’ll forever respect this man for teaching me sarcasm on Life with Louie ❤️

[@mclovin9578]

If you're considering posting a negative comment...consider this; while you're sitting anonymously behind your computer screen typing away...he's standing on stage in front of millions simply trying put a smile on your face. Who's braver?

[@Nabron23]

Sometimes, one forgets there are people with class out there trying to make a living. Much love for the guy.

[@veritasnumquamperit1421]

i tend to think about a lot when people like Louie Anderson pass away. like that woman who had that uncontrollable infectious laughter in the audience during Louie’s set. i hope she’s okay. RIP Mr. Louie Anderson. and thank you.

[@ceiis2013]

He's spot on about the bear and the salmon thing.

[@gibbro-j7f]

What a legend. So much respect. Love Louie!

[@masdojo]

Rest In Peace, Louie 😞 I'm gonna miss his humor.

[@DUBSTEP_KUSH305]

RIP Louie YOU WILL BE MISSED

[@therockazoid2594]

Louie is the best. Been doing the same act forever and I still love it.

[@alamandrax]

Different strokes for different folks.

[@STNJ_YT]

alamandrax different strokes is much funnier

[@hellomynameisrodney]

remember when he had a cartoon tv show?

[@zachieththeconqueror6167]

I know I’m two years late but Louie’s such a breath of fresh air

[@jasonbelter3536]

A true comic legend, sincere condolences and Rest In Peace Louie

[@goodwolf866]

"I got my limit, two tourists." 🤣

[@joshkresnik6402]

His gag reaction to reading salmon on the menu is priceless

[@YoreTiller]

That free range joke was really good.

[@Indiegaze]

YoreTiller Not really...its to inaccurate. Maybe if one is completely ignorant about free range...

[@YoreTiller]

it was a joke. you must be fun at parties.

[@Masterofkarateandfriendship503]

BETTIEE!!!!!

[@Nobody-vr5nl]

it's pretty accurate tbo. most non portlandians have woken up with deer in their front yard at some point.

[@thaneofwinrun7750]

He stole that joke off famous comedian Karl Pilkington who did it years ago on the Ricky Gervais podcast.

[@CapitalJ2]

Some pretty harsh comments here. I've seen some other recent stand up performances by Louie on other late night shows, and he was hilarious. This was just a bad set, it happens. Don't judge a comedian from 3 mins of standup.

[@cloudwatcher608]

CapitalJ2 Totally, his standup was a bit off here, but I personally feel like he’s at his best when just riffing with a host during an interview anyway.

[@davmar9923]

Louie's standup sets are really more in the genre of humor than comedy. He typically doesn't get huge knee-slapping laugh lines and the audience doesn't always laugh out loud, but they do a lot of smiling and grinning and enjoy his insightful revelations about human behavior, in many cases about his own family.

[@MrElsaphan]

It was funny. Not the best but it was funny.

[@philwright2480]

That wasn't a bad set, I thought it was pretty funny

[@JWilz]

I really like his light yellow tie 😊 it brings out the color of his hair

[@uwsgrrrl9981]

I love Louie Anderson. He is funny!!! I saw him as a guest on the Wendy Williams Show & he is a sweet man.

[@thepresence365]

He is funny, I just think his style is quite different from what people are used to now.

[@theothertroll]

The Presence - very unique style - none ~

[@humanonearth1]

ya cause ppl want junk now with zero writing talent. it's a meme cynical culture that just wants to make fun of everybody else.

[@Adrian2140]

Yeah, he's what I like to call a comedian with a 'clean' humor. Everyone in the family, including kids, can enjoy it. Seinfeld is another good example. They are so rare.

[@kennethfrank8337]

Louie is one on the GOAT's list.

[@PhilFeedback]

Such a Great talent and so funny 😂

[@SODTAOE]

You are insane if you still haven't seen Baskets

[@JaBarge303]

People won't like it because it's not constant jokes 24/7... there's an actual story and it can be dark/sad

[@abemagic10]

I guess I'll deal with the insanity of that situation

[@robin2012ism]

It is not for meat heads.

[@alisdairmckenzie22]

visiting here cos I was just watching it - love him & Christine

[@simransimran9339]

That bit about trying to be healthy when the person next to you is eating heart attack and/or diabetes on a plate is so true...

[@mr.sinister2029]

oh man love this guy. grew up watching life of Louie.

[@cecoletti1]

"You're living a lie, Betty!!!!" he's truly brilliant, funny as hell and so affectiong too in Baskets

[@JonBrandonCruz]

All the people here saying that Louie's comedy is out of touch or dated... I think if you go through life looking at art through that lens then you're doing yourself a disservice more than anything. Sure Louie has a way that harkens to another era of comedy, but so what? Just cause it's not what feels super modern or looks like everything else it's bad? In my opinion his jokes were really funny (even if they are clean) and his delivery is spot on. Grateful Louie is alive, optimistic and still out there doing his thing.

[@billybertrand5973]

He plays an awesome Christine on Baskets because he just being himself and that's just a classy man

[@RandomStranger246]

I think he's just himself in ladies clothing. Completely believable as a Mama. If you didn't know better you'd think he was an old woman.

[@cheellis8401]

"You're just jealous because I'm free ranged"

[@snisbet721]

I Just Met Him Today And He Actually Is A Nice Guy

[@Evilmonkey36]

Ahh, Louie is the best :D

[@shmookins]

"Fish is practically a vegetable". - Ron Swanson.

[@LuLu24Ayo]

This guy used to be the Playstation 1 Family Feud game show host. That was my childhood.

[@BryceChillis]

i loved his cartoon when i was a kid

[@evanfaas2560]

Much love from home in Minnesota, Louie!

[@orangeziggy599]

They do take comedians like this anymore. Louie is top-notch.

[@apeanutbutterwolf6529]

I too only consider salmon as food after seeing a bear catch one.

[@harrisy98]

I could have sworn from the thumbnail that this was Melissa McCarthy playing Sean Spicer

[@allimJ]

I am a vegetarian and he even made me laughing. Please people, stop saying somebody isn't funny! It's just not your kind of humour. He is completely aware of how funny his body and face is and is using it all the time!

[@Jasmine-ov8kf]

I think I'm gonna watch this again because I just keep focusing on that woman's laugh in the back it's so loud you can't ignore it

[@V0r4xiz]

Phew! That's what comedians refer to when they say "bombing". Glad he picked it up in the interview.

[@brucehauge1391]

A legend and they cut him off after 3 minutes of his routine disgraceful.

[@jeremybr2020]

Anyone who is old enough to remember when Louie first started doing stand-up (unfortunately I'm one of those people),. would never have guessed that Louie would still be alive in 2017. If I recall he was on Rodney Dangerfields comedy shows when he first started out. I love Louie to death, but he's always been a bigger guy. And even back in the 80's you just assumed a heart attack was eminent. Im thrilled he's still with us. Though this is probably not his best stand up bit Im afraid. Oh well.

[@wendykoch3335]

I noticed Louie is wearing a wedding ring....I didn't know he was married !! Have loved this gentleman for a long long time.

[@briankelleywastaken]

Wasn't paying attention to the set, eh?

[@thenamesmarek]

He reminds me of my grandma

[@LeesaDeAndrea]

Love you, Louie!!

[@loversandlosers]

Louie is hilarious

[@gfysyoutube]

I love Louie!

[@johnmoldoch3338]

Do you have any pork that swims? Yeah, it's called sturgeon.

[@diego_barrera87]

Nice stand-up from Louie!!! :D

[@ai-man212]

Zack G says, "I'm the second most popular person on my own show." lol. Comedy is pain, baby.

[@elmuan]

"Why you butter licker." I love Louie but this night was a little off.

[@martinadrianarcenas867]

i always carry a steak knife😅

[@mwmann]

Louie died today. RIP

[@76footballlover]

Stephen seems like he's not really feeling this interview

[@cjcj6945]

Right? He should consider himself lucky to be interviewing an iconic comedian👍

[@bennyshaversmusic590]

@@cjcj6945 Stephen is funny but he's more focused on himself

[@abramporras7877]

he was funny guys ,cut him some slack

[@luisporras916]

Abram Porras why do we have the same last name

[@abramporras7877]

Luis Porras that's awesome my dad and brother and nephew are named Luis Porras da fuck hahahhaa what's up cuz

[@luisporras916]

Abram Porras where u guys from?

[@abramporras7877]

Luis Porras plainview and Amarillo tx

[@luisporras916]

Abram Porras cool my mom side of the family came from texas to cali

[@apicalmaristem]

Cant wait for season 3 of Baskets!!!!

[@currentresident3775]

Looove Louie! 😊

[@poptart6662012]

hahaha ive served louis at a healthy restaurant, he was delightful

[@fighterguy1]

I'M FROM OREGON AND YAAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nirvfan81]

Love Louie. What a good soul, despite his childhood. Comedy Legend.

[@juliehoffman6292]

He’s a jewel

[@PhoenixProdLLC]

Zack is NOT a millennial. He's a Gen Xer! I want my money back!

[@dreaminginnoother]

salmon is delicious. How can you not like a good cut of salmon

[@bmoney2011]

it's easily ruined, like every other type of fish. also...bleggh..fish..

[@dreaminginnoother]

good salmon sushi is heavenly. Quality is definitely key though.

[@nahor88]

"Good cut" is the key phrase there. Salmon can be heavenly or like roadkill.

[@sthompson4049]

nothing better,grilled,broiled,baked,fried,SMOKED!!!!

[@Goldarr1900]

dreaminginnoother I agree. I love salmon.

[@micheall1127]

He's really funny !

[@InFluXadVenT333]

Louie needs to come back to the 7 11 by unlv and play some more, I haven't hit there since he stopped coming in 😑

[@EstrafaDC]

"YOU'RE LIVING A LIE BETTY!!"

[@hunterjenkins11]

Bonefish Grill with the Bang Bang Shrimp.

[@kaitlynhanson1434]

Louie Anderson talks with a southern accent.

[@enfercesttout]

Good ol times

[@poptart6662012]

Ive served him before. the man ate two whole entrees lol.

[@attilaseyfullah8522]

I would love to learn how much of "Life With Louie" is fiction and how much of it is true. Does he mention that anywhere, in his books maybe? How many of the characters are unique besides the family, which ones are composite, is Jeannie Harper real? Do they move it to another level as they grow up or does another "Sean" come in and take her away? So much unknown...

[@Oldmanhenderson12]

Louie Anderson isn't that clean of a comic, but he's on late night.

[@1976JMR]

RIP LOUIE 🙏...

[@jeffhowell5629]

Hah, always loved Louie Anderson. I liked the bonefish grill reference with bang bang shrimp. That shit is so good it's criminal. Tough tits if you don't think his set was funny. If you don't like it then do 40 years of stand up and get booked in late night, otherwise shut it. If it was bad, then do better or shove off scuttlebutters.

[@cloudwatcher608]

Revisited this after hearing that Louie passed today. I think Louie and Colbert were both a bit off this day. I noticed a few errors in his standup and Colbert seemed just tired or something, which happens at times. I don’t think Stephen was trying to snub Louie. I have seen interviews in which Stephen didn’t care at all for who he was interviewing and it’s pretty obvious.

[@virus2003]

Only here for Louie.

[@FurEngel]

Its pronounced: or-ah-gaan (for anyone who wants to know).

[@annbailey5096]

Rip Mr Anderson royal comedy legend.

[@mahthah]

The only thing that swims that I'm willing to eat is Michael Phelps. Fish - yuk!!!!!

[@bennyshaversmusic590]

What's the deal with Stephen? Totally brushed him off.

[@michaelexman5474]

That suit is very Frank Sinatra

[@NelsonRodriguezFTW]

i didnt know he was still alive like damn

[@christ.7195]

Homage to Illuminati at 0:38. Anyone catch that???

[@cullencochran3393]

What a pro

[@goolizap]

This audience is terrible. Louie is such a great guy to actually call them a "good audience"

[@PhiTheProducer]

I just binge-watched the first season of Baskets. That was tragic.

[@blairastor]

He's best known as Louie from the show Life with Louie... like are you serious Stephen?

[@jaybrewster2475]

Only among a certain age group. People of many age groups are familiar with his stand up and acting roles.

[@noanoxan]

BETTY!!!

[@andreeacurea1847]

So, after all he took after Kazoo and became a comedian. *missing life with louie*

[@polymerizedrecords]

And its in these moments I think "maybe I should have been a comedian. Doesn't seem that hard."

[@jaybrewster2475]

The quality of this quip says otherwise.

[@VincentHu1979]

he got Apollo'd......

[@corallewis3093]

he should have been paid way more then some of these other comedains! he way taken advantage of I believe.

[@BranUGalen]

RIP Louie

[@LostPolar]

Salmon is my favorite food 😢

[@camaroman101]

Subnerv you are wrong

[@firasharb1454]

He's the male version of Roseanne it's uncanny .