Louie Anderson Talks About How He Channeled His Mom for His Role in “Baskets”

Actor, comedian, and former TV mother of Zach Galifianakis, Louie Anderson sits down with Bob for a hilarious and insightful conversation about comedy's therapeutic nature. The two discuss their relationships with their parents, the Comedy Boom of the 80s, and Louie reveals his childhood dream of becoming president.
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[@everhopeful]

Who would have ever thought that just months later we would lose both these wonderful men. RIP both of you.

[@dieuwkevandermeer6676]

Unbelievable

[@danna9680]

Conspiracy theorists have known for over a year.

[@FCat2020]

Not surprising re: Louie, as he had been battling cancer for a while. Bob, though...major shock.

[@Rockenstein68]

And Meatloaf, this disease doesn’t seem to care

[@mstonton2440]

@@Rockenstein68 I thought I read Meatloaf was getting back surgeries? He had alot of back problems. But Idk what his official cause of death is???

[@ThisIsMike15]

Bob Saget: May 17, 1956 - January 9, 2022, Louie Anderson: March 24, 1953 - January 21, 2022. Legends. Rest easy.

[@lisa_m3x.]

❤️🙏🏼

[@piteusx8440]

It's amazing. It didn't matter if you loved or hated their comedy. Everyone loved them as a human beings. Never a crossed word from people who knew them. It's insane considering they lived in the era of social media and the back stabbing industry of Hollywood. RIP to two kind souls.

[@nickstrapko7549]

This is unbelivable to me but it happens.

[@rachellicee2380]

@@nickstrapko7549 Lots of death happening together bc of Fauci.

[@Master_Petes_Theater]

@@rachellicee2380 Bullshit.

[@VAOdin]

These two sharing their memories together is so touching after knowing they have both passed. What great comics. RIP.

[@jonneil3086]

RIP Hitman Louie

[@michaeltempleton7620]

it's so sad.

[@johnstumpf93]

Never would have imagined we’d lose these two within weeks of each other :(

[@kshinokevin]

First, it was Bob (Saget) and now, Louie (Anderson). Two legit long-term Comedy Legends... What a Sad Way to start 2022.... :(

[@rachellicee2380]

You've already forgotten about Norm? :)

[@lilatravelpartners]

Of course ,the got the gig with the Heavenly' 'Comedy Store'......

[@francescalegrand4520]

It's so sad to lose 2 very funny men.

[@fmartin7017]

Rest in peace, Louie and Bob

[@allewis1376]

Bob and Louie together in heaven keeping everyone entertained RIP

[@sexydictator3241]

Betty White, too. 😢

[@TheIncognitusMe]

@@sexydictator3241 Bob, Norm, Louie. 2022 starting off truly terrible.

[@Folknfunk]

And Meatloaf is singing next to them both 😢❤️🙏

[@Folknfunk]

@@TheIncognitusMe yes,it is enough that is 3! 😭

[@kshinokevin]

First, it was Danny Tanner (Bob Saget, from "Full House"/"Fuller House"/AFHV ("America's Funniest Home Videos") and now Louie Anderson ? These Two are legit Comedy Legends. (What a way to start 2022. :( It is just so Sad.) May these Two do a Funny Set, up in Heaven, for Jesus, with Robin Williams, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Don Rickles and Joan Rivers, being in the audience. (These legend are all in the (VIP) front row seats, but not in the back: nosebleed seats (if it was an outdoor stadium), of course).

[@Jotinko]

Horrible month. Losing Bob and not even two weeks later Louie (as well as music great Meat Loaf) dying on the same day. Rest easy to all of these legends.

[@mayhemx9]

Louie is missed as well as bob but at least louie had meat loaf for the trip. 😥😌

[@mariam1895]

@@mayhemx9 😆😋

[@DPMAce]

And Betty White. But she lived a good life

[@Waitukubuli]

@@DPMAce , and Thich Naht Hanh, nominated by MLK Jr for a Nobel Peace Prize. Did a lot to bring mindfulness mediation to everyone.

[@lindaweilburg6428]

Louie would sneak up on a person and say something so funny that I could always relate to and laugh because my Dad was cranky all the time and I know him and I must have the same Dad, he just sneaked back and forth beween families and I feel a real kinship to him.

[@zechariahcameron3645]

Both are reunited with their moms now. RIP to these kings!

[@irisheyes8433]

I like your teeth too Louie. Such a big heart.

[@TyFireeagle]

I'm 34. Life with Louie and Full House were my childhood 🙂. I'm really going to miss these artists, sweet souls. 🔆Good energies🔅 🙏🌌

[@stormphoenix14]

So hard to lose two such smart, brilliantly funny, but most importantly, kind souls at nearly the same time.

[@tinalippincott9823]

What a lovely man Louie was. Bob was so kind and respectful; really enjoyed his podcasts.

[@zuluchick6718]

As a teenager, I fell in love with Louie in the 80s. Then lost him somewhere for about 30 years. Finding him again this week; I’m in love all over again. What a beautiful man. Thank you Bob.

[@leerhapsody]

Dear Bob, thank you for bringing these icons to our screens and ears, these are the people I want to hear from. The pioneers, the ones who did it so the kids of today didn't even have to know what had to be done. Please don't stop these podcasts when things are rolling again Bob. We really need to see these legends, much love from Toronto.

[@Folknfunk]

😢❤️

[@radford2012804]

Damn love it

[@caitlinbelforti870]

You must feel so good that he heart reacted your comment.

[@EricJh21690]

Damn Bob read and loved your comment...now him and Louie are both gone. Life is such a strange thing and we are living in such a fucked up time in this world. RIP to both of them and so many others we've lost.

[@shilohstore6086]

Uugh my hart

[@gavinproduction7433]

Bob and Louie together wow who would think these giants would be gone...

[@lisa_m3x.]

Right? Damn. I’m in shock. Rest In Peace to Bob & Louie 🕊💙

[@zephyr332]

I think it's safe to say that Louie was a giant. Bob was about average.

[@jimnfl7134]

Before this I never knew they were even Friends. RIP to both.

[@nicolenichelle9150]

RIP to both of them. So incredibly sad to think they are both gone. 💔

[@charlie-obrien]

I was feeling sad and more than a little teary eyed when I started watching this, but after just a few minutes I was laughing and enjoying these two great gentlemen of great and gentle humor. I'm so glad that there are people like Louie and Bob, who have talent, fame and still are such wonderful human beings that we all have someone to model our own selves after.

[@boomieboo]

This is heartbreaking. It reminds me of the SNL skit with just Chris Farley and Phil Hartman where they sang a song, then embraced and held each other at the end under the spotlight on a darkened stage. It's like they're saying goodbye to us and the world together.

[@therealwilfreddierkes9980]

I don’t remember seeing it back in the day, but saw it in the Phil Hartman special thing on Hulu. Thanks for making me cry again. 😔

[@RF-vg5kv]

Seeing this today and knowing Both Bob and Louie have passed away now 😢 RIP to both of them

[@Pedroism]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@VegasUnicorn]

I'm so upset watching this. Rest in Peace Bob and Louie - both BRILLIANT actors. (Christine Baskets was one of the most amazing characters I've ever watched)

[@muzicaempathica6479]

Oh man gawsh I absolutely ADORE #ChristineBaskets❣#FX Thank you FOREVER for being the gift of Christine #LouieAnderson Played to Perfection‼️🥰

[@smokefree08]

RIP to these two Legends! 😢

[@edwarda8101]

R.I.P. to you both and thank you for the content you’ll was a part of and provided

[@osofine23]

This is just heart-breaking! Thankfully we have recordings of them and their work to enjoy for all time! Bob Sagat, Louis Anderson, Meat Loaf, Norm Macdonald, Betty White… may their memory’s be a blessing to all who loved them!

[@_selinakylie]

So surreal to see this right when Louie is about to leave us and we lost Bob 💔

[@crazyforeventsct]

This is mind blowing, both gone weeks from one another. Louie was such a gentle soul. Bob was one of a kind. Great interview. RIP 😢 I could listen to that Bob Hope story all day every day!

[@sarj4918]

It's crazy to think these guys are gone now. But I do feel like they're still alive and well while watching the podcast. I only recently discovered his podcast and love every bit of it. Rip to these legends

[@ScrawnyRonnie89]

You would never think that sewing that picture with You, Louie, and Gilbert would hurt so much. We miss you guys RIP thanks for the laughs

[@natewade1998]

THIS IS TOO HEART WRENCHING TO WATCH

[@Tory-T]

Rest In Peace to both of these legends. Louie just passed

[@illuddivinus3309]

This guy… you had to run and drop a stupid ass comment. His body isn’t even cold yet, and here you are commenting.

[@ColinMcDonaldGrant]

@@illuddivinus3309 You’re criticizing the way someone else mourns?

[@spudskie3907]

I can’t believe they’re both gone. I’m still in shock. You just never know when it’s your time to go. Death waits for no one. Live each day to the fullest.

[@themagicofd]

I could listen to these 2 guys talk all day!! Man am I going to miss them both!! RIP Guys!

[@TheTuubster]

This interview is so bittersweet now. It just shows: Never take your life for granted.

[@tacocruiser4238]

Norm, Betty, Bob, Louie. The hits just keep coming....

[@samanthaodaniel]

I love Louie Anderson, he is hilarious 🤣

[@HorribleHomeVideo]

Was hilarious. Rest in peace

[@oui-nonmaybe2127]

@@HorribleHomeVideo Is. . . to me.

[@nolancho]

He's lost weight! You should see him now!

[@ThE420DbOY]

@@nolancho 🤯☠️

[@brianbaratheon]

I grew up watching Full House and Life with Louie. Not to mention the Golden Girls. This has been a horrible few weeks for those of us who enjoyed the wholesome comedy styles of Bob Saget, Louie Anderson and Betty White.

[@denverdubois5835]

Bob and Louie have joined Norm in comedy heaven. Love them all, miss them all. Norm, upon seeing Bob and Louie show up, "Jesus, is anybody still fuckin' alive down there?"

[@DUBSTEP_KUSH305]

RIP BOB SAGET AND LOUIE ANDERSON YOU BOTH WILL BE MISSED..

[@jamiesucie2685]

Who would’ve thought both these brilliant comedians would be gone less than a year later. RIP Louie and Bob

[@greenwizardneedsfood8852]

"I buy them drinks and then I send them away. Because they're driving." Honestly one of the best jokes I've ever heard. Masterfully subtle.

[@nathanbrooks2581]

I can't believe we lost both of these legends at basically the same time.

[@robbierob833]

Unbelievable 💔.. R.I.P. to you both 🕊🙏🏾

[@vickielawson3114]

It’s a good thing these guys had a chance to sit and talk to each other like this one more time before we lost them.

[@yepswanson7234]

Wow. So thankful for this episode...Rest In Peace Louie Anderson and Bob...that ending got to me. Love harder everyone...

[@ninjaloving1]

RIP Bob and Louie, your voices will be sorely missed. I'm so happy to find this. Thanks for sharing your memories with us.

[@alpur214]

Less than a year later, and both men are gone. It is gut wrenching. RIP to these legends

[@jeffc3455]

Two Comedy Legends gone too soon. RIP Bob and Louie

[@thecontrarians]

We were so lucky to have these two gentlemen with us. Life is short; celebrate the ones you love and who love you.

[@mimzynull7855]

So a silly thing to comment about, because I am watching this because of Louie's passing. But Louie encaplates his mother in many of his performances. But 100% Ora would say the same thing about "teeth are not tools" @53:46 - it is a phrase I have used many times as a midwest mom. Bless both of these beautiful, smart, articulate, and seriously funny people.

[@deliawright8626]

encapsulated..not silly at all. Loui brought us out, the good humans.

[@greenwizardneedsfood8852]

I loved Life With Louie. I will never forget the episode when the kids wanted a cat, but his mom os against it and tells Louie, "Cats jump on the table and lick the butter, then everyone gets sick." Then Louie turns to the cat and says, "Butter-licker!" My brother and i still randomly call each other butter-licker. And any time i see something very large i call it a 'Husky Musky'.

[@Jotinko]

I love the line (in the Lake episode) HEEEY.. careful there Mr Blaster Two-thousand. Sad as both of these legends have passed away.

[@metalmark062]

I watching this after the shock of both Bob Sagat and Louie Anderson passes away weeks apart..I’m saddened this was a Great interview Bob was so sincere during the interview..I keep thinking you two are gone. I ❤ both of them and I wish 😇🙏Godspeed and there’s a beautiful place for them in the after life. Thanks for this post. Both Quality Comedians!!

[@jonogren5567]

Saget

[@MurderSquad247]

Watching this was bitter sweet. RIP guys. Thanks for all the laughter.

[@peggyreising7935]

Mahalo for this Gift, 2 beautful People who will be missed.

[@vickielawson3114]

I was so relieved when Louie tucked his handkerchief into his pocket at the beginning. It was bugging me. *Too bad we lost these guys. RIP*

[@NCP25]

R.i.P guys thanks for all the laughs you brought to this dark world.....

[@ange846]

it was special to listen to their conversation as their bodies ditched this dimension 🌟 what lovely humanity to be reminded of the love beneath the desire for laughter...💙💚💙 (n Betty White n NormMacdonald n...)r.i.p. 🌻 y'all live on in the giggles of joy you brought for the world 💗

[@mianoxid1548]

Both hysterical and talented while being clearly genuinely nice guys. The loss is devastating. RIP.

[@brendanbetts5650]

This is so eerie to watch just the fact that they’re both gone now I just can’t believe it RIP Bob and Louie 💔💔

[@brandonjackson5142]

Awe man, it always comes in threes. RIP: Norm, Bob, and Louie.

[@carebear69ism]

It's just surreal to think Bob is gone! He looked amazing, that magnetic personality is just something you can feel, even though it's on a screen. I'm so sorry for his beautiful family. Both families. Much love and Peace💐💞💕👓

[@stonerjoy3599]

I met Louie Anderson, when he was doing comedy In vegas. We had VIP t ickets. He is a nice funny man.

[@Ruckus333]

My algorithm pulled this up for me. Can't complain about it today. RIP Louie and Bob 🙏😢💞

[@SittingWolfParanormal420]

Thank you Bob for being there for me and taking the time to begin a friendship with me as well my friend. I'm fighting back tears as I write this and thinking about all the advice and conversations we had backstage at a few of your shows. From the bottom of my heart thank you so much for everything Bob. No words can ever express how grateful I am to have known you for a short time. I love you Bobby. Rest in peace.

[@Harlem55]

The great Louie Anderson- who can tell a dirty joke and make it seem clean... Miss him a lot on the feud.

[@tomd3741]

Only 7 months ago! How quickly life can change! Love your family, love your friends, be kind to strangers.

[@rgkavendek]

Ahhh, I keep telling myself “Don’t be sad because they’re gone, smile because they happened”. 😢💔💙💙

[@davidmayhew8083]

Wow! What a great conversation!!! So loving and honest and organic. Very rare I think. Both are super!

[@katjam01kr]

RIP to Bob and Louie. We love and miss you both!❤❤❤😞

[@gking407]

“I think the most important thing is to be present in the world right now” WOW what an unexpected pearl of wisdom from Louie 🙂🙏🏻

[@weebeedesigns]

I just get the feeling that this conversation is actually happening in the afterlife between these two lovely people.

[@jamisoncarlson6003]

Two of my favorite comedians, and hopefully everybody's as well, gone in the same month; two weeks apart... Life is not fair... I adore both of these legends and forever will! RIP Bob and Louie, you will always make us laugh!!

[@gooneybird808]

Just seeing this in mid 2024…baskets was awesome, the mother was the best character, I just wanted to give her hug 😊

[@JasonSum1979]

watching this 1-24-22 is heartbreaking! Louie Anderson is one of those guys you’d root for (just a really good human being) 2022 has started off simply horrible RIP to both Louie & Bob content like this will keep there memories alive for a very long time!

[@Diaz23]

Rip to both Bob Saget & Louie Anderson! Thank you for all the great funny memories!

[@69T57]

I love both of these SOB's

[@shannonanagnostopoulos2780]

I’m balling my eyes out. This is one of the best things I’ve ever seen.

[@stevenanderson9652]

He was a stand up comedian through and through. Much love to his family

[@brandontuttle5571]

It's sad hearing them talk about all the plans they had and the fact that they both didn't survive much longer after this podcast. RIP

[@rachellicee2380]

They have plenty to do in the spiritworld /heaven . (things are just as physical to us there).

[@derricksargent9980]

I guess God wanted a comedy special 😔

[@marge9996]

Bob and Louie would surely both agree, this vid was already a classic but now it is more, a treasure.

[@colslax]

Amazing, they're both gone now. RIP Louie and Bob!

[@steviem8117]

Both are so genuine and empathetic, so rare.

[@HeyManN1ceShot]

Feeling very sorrowful watching this... RIP Bob and Louie .

[@bluekarma6849]

Watching this was sad and joyful ,what a treat to see them both, they are both national treasures.

[@Latrodectus_vv_]

RIP both of you. Bob's stand up was always so funny. Both were funny awesome men

[@treefiddytwoo]

i've been binging these 2 the past week. idk how i just found this but i'm glad i did. miss them both but they're still keeping us laughing. absolute legends 💪

[@dustin2006]

I was just watching this a couple days ago and now Louie is also gone. The older I get, the more I realize how ephemeral life is. RIP to both.

[@rushfan1970]

Yes, thanks for the word, ephemeral, I've been stuck on just plain "shitty" because this is so awful, but better to be positive, so thank you.💔✌🏼

[@Scuba_Bro]

Oh man… we just lost Bob and now I just learned we lost Louie 😭 Life really seems extra unfair sometimes.

[@____________aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

Saw Louie at the comedy store in LA in the 80s. Met him after his act and he was kind enough to give me a ride home.

[@therealwilfreddierkes9980]

Seriously? How does that conversation come up?

[@christineperez7562]

All these podcasts are a gift for his friends and his fans.

[@innervisions1828]

Love them both! May their memories be a blessing.

[@bigchungus2063]

Owwwww my heart💔💔💔 and my childhood 😭😭😭😭😭

[@HighwayLand]

I am super happy that this video exists

[@jamalselesi182]

R.I.P. Louie Anderson and Bob Saget

[@NewsFort]

0:17 and ended kinda at the same time crazy

[@vanessawhitneypro]

Two. Brilliantly. Funny. Humans. Love You, Bob & Louie... Miss you already, gents...

[@emerraldx]

Bob we love you and miss you but dang did you have to take all our hero’s with you man, 2022 been so rough already 😢

[@PlayLiveRepeat]

I am so glad that this exists. 😩

[@sillygoose6455]

This was melancholic to listen to but I’m so glad it exists. I hope they are somewhere together with their peers and idols, having a blast 🕊

[@doglover1331]

This is heartbreaking to watch, I can’t believe they’re both gone.💔🥺Two brilliant, hilarious, gentle and gracious human beings, I’m so glad Bob interviewed Louie, this is so special. ♥️🙏♥️We’re losing all the greats. 😔💔

[@lesleewatson4266]

So bitter-sweet. Missing both.

[@stevenanderson9652]

I would've loved to see Louie and Bob doing a sitcom together