Louie Anderson - The Moose Lodge - This Is Not Happening

Louie Anderson finds himself in an out-of-control automobile after his dad has a few too many.
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[@DocPortland]

What the audience doesn’t realize - the genius of Louie Anderson - he is taking them through a group counseling session because so many can relate to what he is saying. He is telling them, ‘we can make it through this together, I’m with you’ with an innate love for others. RIP Louie

[@emon_12]

What a lovely and true understanding of his work

[@tradtke101]

Spot on, Doc. So much of what we hear these days is basically "if your family mistreats you, cut them loose." I think more people should listen to Louie and try to find a way to love their family and accept them if you can. Imperfect love is often better than no love at all.

[@shaneface1060]

he really was such a genius. too funny for the macro

[@alecrichards8574]

@@tradtke101 Agreed. Last thing he says in this clip is "i love you dad, love you mom.... forgive you dad, you didn't mean it."

[@mohnjarx7801]

​@@tradtke101 strange you mention that. I just seen an article in my Google feed titled something like "why young adults need to cut ties with mom".

[@wvu05]

I always found it amusing that his Young Louie voice is deeper than his Adult Louie voice.

[@chosetim1396]

wvu05 I noticed that

[@xPOWMIASOLDIERx]

Listen to his old stuff. He's grown higher pitched as the years go on lmao

[@anchorbubba]

@@xPOWMIASOLDIERx ppl tend to lower their vocal pitch when anxious, prolly getting more comfortable with himself as he ages

[@samuelstalcup732]

That's the genius of him

[@lego4271]

I feel like it's possible that's part of the act

[@koolio1598]

RIP Louie, one of the funniest comedians to walk the stage.

[@aaaaaaaaaa7699]

Check out his portrayal of Mrs. Baskets on baskets it will blow you away!

[@Empty_Eeyore]

@@aaaaaaaaaa7699 such an amazing show

[@Empty_Eeyore]

@@aaaaaaaaaa7699 idk what you’re talking about portrayal though… it’s not based on a true story lol

[@aaaaaaaaaa7699]

@@Empty_Eeyore dude I’m rewatching it as we speak. It is truly a remarkable show. Going through some tough stuff right now and this show is keeping me sane and calm. The second time around has been even better then first. It’s beautiful and nuanced and quite possibly one of my top ten of all time. Which I know is a big statement but im in love and the shame of it all is it made me fall in love with Louie all over again and he literally died as I was finishing the final season. 😭

[@aaaaaaaaaa7699]

@@Empty_Eeyore also it is sort of based on a true story as far as Mrs Baskets goes. It’s essentially Louie’s mother. I find myself sometimes wishing Mrs Baskets was my second mother.

[@mega77CHAVEZ]

My Dad grew up with Louie and his brothers. He was big back then as well, but nobody picked on him cause he was so quick and witty and would get the best of them. He did a show up here a few years back and we went to see him. And he saw my Dad and was like "Hey how you been how's the old gang doing we should get together"....never forgot his roots🙂💯

[@colleenpiechowski8511]

I grew up with Louie in the projects too. Went to Ames grade school.

[@mayhemx9]

@@colleenpiechowski8511 he is the reason I decided to get into stand up comedy I wish I could have met the guy.

[@badforyourhealth2971]

“Not bad, but not freezing, but not livable” That sums up a Minnesota winter perfectly.

[@travishabursky4362]

Reminds me of Fargo, ND in winter. I hope to never experience that again.

[@wika1117]

Only last part of that sentence is true here in Finland on winters..

[@bige8949]

* laughs in icelandic *

[@michaelbaughman8910]

Reminds me of Buffalo /Niagara New York winters!💂

[@TreebeardsHome]

Michael Baughman - Upstate NY! Yes. Frozen fingers, toes & noses. Leave boots, ski pants & hand knit socks by the door. Hour later there’s a puddle. This was after walking to the mailbox. Nevermind after actual cross-country skiing. Had to move to TX. Still miss 8mos of winter. Snow piles still in parking lots in late May. Lol.

[@OuchesVonDoom]

RIP Louie Anderson I hope you Mother greeted you with a big slice of Duncan Hines and you got to see your brother again. Rest easy thanks for the laughs

[@IlaughedIcried]

"And just a drop of Folger's!"

[@dsm4462]

What a lovely thought….

[@christopherfeeney1962]

And his dad, no longer an alcoholic saying: "There he is! 'Hitman Louie'! ... I'm sorry, son. I love you. Now come and have some of your mom's cake!"

[@techstuf4637]

The Bonneville station wagon, the drinking veteran dad, the woods nearby with BB gun fights, the sledding street hill, "that's where the witches live", the scary pickled egg jar, the driving dad home after getting plastered....I just realized I'm Louie Anderson's blood brother from another mother.

[@michaeledwards8609]

Still great in 2023. Thanks for the laughs Louie Anderson!

[@stevewarren4813]

Proof that comedy is just sadness turned sideways.

[@ZacandCompany]

Нет- только это видео очень грустно :(

[@Kensh1D]

Glad to see some still get it.

[@IMtheman1100]

Comedy = Tragedy + Time(ing)

[@stickyfloor1820]

Didn’t Shakespeare say that? That comedy is the tragedy of others or some shit like that

[@danfred7127]

@@stickyfloor1820 There's a Mel Brooks quote that goes like this: "Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die".

[@ericyoungstrom5745]

"I forgive you dad, you didn't mean it!" As a dad and a Navy war vet I appreciate it.

[@ardien.535]

makes me teary eyed

[@lorik5311]

One of the best story tellers. Rest in peace Louie. You will be missed.

[@MrBoudreaux1976]

This man tells the truth. "I love you, Mom, I love you Dad. Forgive your dad he didn't mean it." Between this one and Louie's other story about his family, I'm all teary-eyed right now.

[@aaaaaaaaaa7699]

Same

[@IlaughedIcried]

Same. The fact that he ended this storytelling set with those sentences....holy sh**. What an enormous heart. The generosity of spirit.

[@davedrifter416]

“I miss them alot....i dont want them back though”

[@dereks7061]

Sometimes the KZbin algorithm ain’t too bad, thanks for the memories Louie ❤️

[@mikerestad3744]

Being from Minnesota, I can tell you that everything he described is 100% accurate. The thawed patch on the windshield, the snow globe effect when you hit a snow bank with your car, the small town bar, the mom saying "Oh my god...". What a great storyteller. I can almost feel and smell the story.

[@paullangland7559]

Being from your neighbor state, Wisconsin, it's very much the same over here too.

[@daves6503]

"Your just gonna go drink!......I'll bring the kids!" Oh the 60's.....

[@theyearwas1473]

My mom in the 90/80s

[@ManScoutsofAmerica]

My dad in the eighties. His bar had Nintendo golf and the bartender usually had her son at work. It’s was fun.

[@jv-lk7bc]

and 70s

[@brandonlarsen4813]

i had louie in my lyft a few months ago he is an amazing person and he was nice enough to take a picture with me

[@moarroz]

What state where u in that you saw him? So cool

[@kurrupt10n]

Same here. He calling it Lyft with Louie!

[@theyearwas1473]

Plot twist those were just really fat people that were try to convince you they were famous

[@ghostnoodle9721]

@Blake Dude same but Michael Jackson was there

[@jubalcalif9100]

What a wonderful story ! In interviews Louie comes across as very friendly, nice & down to earth !

[@christophercrowder872]

I met Louie after a performance in Kansas City about 20 years ago. He was such a gracious man. Took pictures with myself and my then wife individually and as a couple and when we told him how much we loved his stand-up and his Fox cartoon he gave us both a big, genuine hug and thanked us for our support.

[@frankl4750]

Louie's always been underrated. One of the best storytellers.

[@nelsonmerk4172]

A true diamond in the ruff.

[@deliawright8626]

It is always odd when people say extremely successful people are underrated.

[@plaguedvenice]

Really what a guy. Makes a story you could feel sad about worth giggling over. Such a kind soul, he will be missed. _May he rest well_ 🕊️

[@brendatomlinson]

I’ve been watching old Louie stand up videos since I heard of his passing yesterday. This one is especially bittersweet. Rest In Peace, Louie. You are loved and will be missed.

[@jacobmartinez8288]

Louie never failed to make me laugh. I'll miss hearing his voice, rest in peace

[@lindarogers7696]

The pickled egg jar at my grandfather's VFW club in the 70s....Louie just described it.

[@OscarDeltaSierra]

I was visiting my hometown and went to the supermarket there recently, and found a 48-count jar of pickled eggs. Immediately said to myself, “This is going in the lounge at my Knights of Columbus hall- we’re bringing ‘em back”.

[@DS-xf4tp]

I miss life with Louie.. that made Saturday morning on fox.

[@tavog8150]

DC STONE that and bobbys world

[@bigscrap84]

That and Bobby's world were the best shows. Man I miss being a kid

[@wvu05]

And Eek! the Cat, and The Tick.

[@nickieshuodebuhao]

@@bigscrap84 #dontchaknow 😊

[@haymaker710]

Spoon

[@MaloneMantooth]

"Dad's were veterans....they drank sometimes" " Oh my God....he's a monster to them too" LOL 😂

[@LJBSullivan]

Not so funny when you live it.

[@JesusHBasie]

@@LJBSullivan that’s why it’s funny. Relatable.

[@JesusHBasie]

@@LJBSullivan catharsis

[@lorimac0260]

My favorite comedian. When VHS was just invented, I took a recording of him to show my mom. She loved him, too. MYLY Louie. ❤ You're with my mom now!

[@ZigbertD]

It takes a special talent to recount such a sad and painful story with such brutal honesty and make it hilariously funny. RIP to an understated great one.

[@malikwarren2398]

A true comedy legend. There will never be another like him. RIP Louie💔😔🤞🏾💯

[@asteverino8569]

Mr Andersons recollections and storytelling and comedy is precious. And I thought that before he died. So there.

[@katfig8926]

RIP LOUIE. You are deeply missed. Amazing comedian. I grew up on the cartoon Life With Louie so I e been watching him for decades.

[@chrisladoucer9841]

I grew up in Louie's home town I'm from the same neighborhood he is. This man is hall of fame material

[@KlowdZzz]

Murray None-ya what in the fresh fuck are you talking about?

[@Ichorof]

@@murraymachado401 What the fucking fuck ? fuck ?

[@johnmullen8767]

Think I might call my dad after 7 years… RIP legend

[@caseyclausen2627]

You do it, John? Best wishes.

[@MMallon425]

It's never too late, until it is.

[@sidv192]

Before TV, much like the native americans before us, every family had a story teller to entertain the tribe. Louis was the best.

[@johnjay9404]

His story took me back to my childhood. Same, but I was 5 in that era. Growing up with a drinking WW2 veteran dad. My oldest brother was 10 and he was selected to drive when dad slumped and mumbled of past memories. A whole generation of us.

[@lonestar1775]

RIP Louie. Absolute legend.

[@ommartinezii]

The sadness and humor of it all. Makes you laugh, yet feel sorry for Louie and his childhood.

[@majorbalna]

You know why I love Louie Anderson? He always reminds me how important family is.

[@tijocreates]

May you rest in peace ,Louie. We love you! 💖🙏 Thanks for the laughs,your voice overs and your amazing story telling. 😥

[@SadhuDPDR]

This guy was born to be comedian, I love him, he's a genius.

[@jodyreeves4869]

it’s all about what you grow up with. The family situation is what makes it so funny. Look at about your growing up was like. ❤😂

[@elenavonpavel-pitts3442]

My pop was a WW2 vet. I can remember many nights that my dad woke up screaming " incoming..incoming" along with calling his men's names. Yet, i had a perfect and happy childhood. I was infinitely blessed. I married a man from a large family with a horrible father who was never in the military. I could NEVER understand how his kids defended him and mourned at his funeral. I refused to go and be a hypocrite. After listening to his narration of this story and his closing statement...i began to understand a little of my husband's feelings for his dad. Thank you and may you be held in the arms of angels for all the laughter and love you gave to others.

[@jasperjenkins7729]

A TRUE Comedian. It's not WHAT you Say But HOW you say it.

[@kites9]

why did i start sobbing when he said “forgive your dad, he didn’t mean it”

[@gefagnis]

Daddy issues

[@blackeyedbastard]

bongwater jesus 2: electric bugaloo because you love your dad:)

[@theguyonutube6928]

Same reason I did !👍🏻

[@devodavis6454]

The art of American storytelling lives at This Is Not Happening. I look forward to these, seriously.

[@mchan2141]

They're good i just dont like the intros

[@virgie4715]

M Chan same. I seen a good idea on the comments of one of these, said they could take what money they waste on the intros and make animated scenes to show periodically throughout the story. Be a much better way to spend that money!

[@poopagore]

Netflix needs to bring us life with Louie.

[@sunshinethor420]

Rest in peace Louie

[@maggiee639]

I can drive, I DROVE A TANK! omg everyone knows this man

[@aarond.8812]

Q. How many Iraq War veterans does it take to ---- A. YOU DON'T KNOW! YOU WEREN'T THERE!

[@bruceyy5702]

hes mr beast

[@bradsexton2315]

Can't imagine the nightmares that man suffered from.

[@man_on_wheelz]

Oddly, this "man" in my family is actually my female cousin who served in the Navy, and instead of a tank, it's a ship.

[@fredmanie2926]

Damn, this one hits home, I grew up poor in st Paul with a drunk single father, his funeral was on Monday, I've got a ton of stories like this one haha, wish I had the talent like Louie to share them

[@FloridaDave_]

Grew up on the East Side.......

[@menasacks6219]

My condolences to you on your loss.

[@spfdff]

FamilyManDave westsider here, but my aunt grew up with Louie on the east side. I still live and work in St. Paul till this day. My grandpa belonged to the loyal order of the Moose and was a war vet that drank a bit

[@FloridaDave_]

Cool, I still visit St. Paul, but I'm done with the cold weather :) I loved what they have done to downtown, that place was dead back in the day, now they have great restaurants, the Saints, light rail, etc....

[@dragonsword7370]

Fred Gieseke all you have to do is tell them. If it's going to be funny then we'll laugh with you bud. I had a drinking papa too.

[@BusyHusbandGaming]

RIP Louie. You were one of the greats through my whole life. You will be missed but remembered.

[@weswarecreative]

He's got such a sweet heart and a serious talent.

[@jubalcalif9100]

I could not agree more ! Thanks for a perceptive & thoughtful comment !

[@koxxxx6976]

Rest in peace legend!! thank you for my beautiful childhood💔💔!!

[@epsilon3569]

Brings back Saturday morning memories. Anybody remember Life With Louie?

[@fredhignite7018]

That way back with the red and black, lumberjack, hat to match.

[@Mr.Hyde_23]

Life with Louie and Bobby's world.

[@The_Mimewar]

His show was during the last great gasp of Saturday morning cartoons

[@spartancustomhydrographics1326]

Absolutely loved that show! Brings back memories!

[@currentresident3775]

Epsilon 356 I love Life with Louie!!☺💜

[@judymcgaugh6480]

Louie still brings the smiles to my face. I felt so sorry for him when he was I found out he was being black mailed and he tried to keep it quiet , but you know it drained him emotionally and mentally. But he came out of it still making people laugh...

[@deliawright8626]

What??

[@henrygonzalez8793]

Wow, such a bittersweet story. So much pain beneath the laughs... Love you Louie.

[@kevinr.3542]

Love everything this man has done, from his original standup, to Life with Louie and now the hillarious Baskets. He deserves so many more roles. Thank God for Zack G and Louis CK for putting this man back on camera

[@vissitorsteve]

What an incredible story teller he was. He's a comedian's comedian, but at heart, this is a truly sad story.

[@chrismuncy48]

Came here after hearing of his passing today. Louie always seemed like the only comedian who was also a genuine person at the same time. He really just wanted to make people laugh. And he did.

[@RG-di8ni]

Who else has been bringing Louie sense he passed? R.I.P. Louie, truly one of the greats.

[@kolothepanda]

Holy shit the Life with Louie nostalgia smacked me in the feels hearing his voice.

[@timothycruz2516]

R.I.P. Louie, truly an underdog in the comedy world

[@mastershake8018]

RIP Louie... Thanks for the laughs, man.

[@nsxdarin]

as a Minnesotan, we'll miss you.

[@xingcat]

He is one of the best storytellers around.

[@cemyondem5486]

yet weirdly enough they edited laughter in, when you see the crowd(which they seem to try avoid with zoom ins) they arent laughing,, whats wrong with that fucking crowd

[@coleharder1193]

The story didn't have a lot of punchlines, it was just really engaging and humorous. They seemed into his story, but you are right they weren't laughing much.

[@tycobb9869]

I didn't laugh either . . . maybe he's funny to children

[@cemyondem5486]

the laughing just made him look bad, because it made it look like he needed the fake laughter, but it just made it all awkward and uncomfortable, his story is great why bother underlining that for cheap laughs

[@coleharder1193]

He is one amazing comedian, it's just not that kind of story.

[@platystrophia]

Louie always seems genuinely funny without even trying.

[@237g]

You can tell when someonees a master.It when they heckle themselfs.

[@zodiacsnowwolf]

@@237g "A good comic says funny stuff. A great comic says stuff funny." - a Comic

[@champchamp3075]

@@zodiacsnowwolf That actually makes zero sense.

[@zodiacsnowwolf]

Champ Champ not my quote, but it makes perfect sense to me.

[@calisongbird]

Heather McC I didn’t laugh at all because I was too sad and upset that this alcoholic dad put his kids in mortal danger. I was also sad for the war experiences that obviously triggered his dad’s alcoholism. #WarIsHell

[@mfay6933]

"Oh my god..... He's a monster to them too" perfect

[@justinjoseph6966]

One of my favorite comedians of all time. R.I.P., Louie.

[@VividPagan]

He feels a lot more in his element this time, rather than last time. A lot more casual this time around, like a friend of your parents telling you a story he didn't tell you as a kid but is going to now that you're grownup and a fellow adult.

[@ab-mx4hd]

Blink Pink god saying fellow adult annoys me as a fellow adult idk why

[@VividPagan]

And so but I, too, as a fellow adult, take offense at your annoyance.

[@supersquare]

As a fellow adult, I concur.

[@kevinr.3542]

Probably filmed the same day after a clothing change. But he does seem much more warmed up for this one

[@VividPagan]

Excellent point.

[@justapizza4079]

I just discovered him last night, horrible news today rip thanks for making me laugh

[@Chris-yo3cl]

He's making angels laugh now! Rip Louie

[@danielromo6806]

Crazy how good he looks and sounds at his age

[@crystalpope2451]

I was tenth, I just slid out...Louie Anderson is a master comedian.

[@jubalcalif9100]

I totally agree ! He's one of my fave comics !

[@leviguise6411]

Anyone else watch Life With Louie growing up?

[@andreanovak9163]

Oh yes, absolutely. It's shocking how few people are familiar with that

[@misfitbrit1989]

Every Saturday morning!

[@salvagemonster3612]

Nope did you?

[@leviguise6411]

@@salvagemonster3612 yes

[@eclecticdialectic1306]

Great show. Hits different when you watch as an adult

[@Audrey-fu7bi]

My sister saw Louie Anderson in Vegas, said she he was really funny on stage. Lucky sis, she also got to see Dana Carvey in Vegas some years later...said she had tears in eyes from laughing so hard. Dana Carvey’s son got on stage after him, she said he was really funny too. I googled and found out both his sons do stand up. So maybe watch them next on KZbin 😁 Party on, Garth.

[@hoagymapleton2206]

I have been binge watching Louis Anderson for 2 days now.. watching this right now I found myself bawling my eyes out.. I have nothing but the purest White hot love for Louie Anderson.. he's funny he has heart and soul he's my Aries brother 0 I wish him blessings and I wish him to be showered with love his whole life

[@mumr4268]

We will miss you louie!🙁

[@sobersurvivor5900]

RIP LOUIE! You're sorely missed

[@FixedGearFox]

RIP Louie, never gonna be another like you.

[@frankyramone]

I never saw him in person but of the thousands of hours I’ve seen of standup footage almost no one is as smooth and natural as Louie Anderson.

[@PlutoTheGod]

You can imagine exactly what he's saying what a great story teller

[@ArkhonXIX]

Couldn't believe my eyes when i saw Louie was back on the show. His FBI story might be my favorite

[@DS-xf4tp]

I found my way back to you today mr. Anderson. Thanks for the laughs and RIP

[@Cafeman_2D]

A humorous take on a frankly serious and disturbing memory, Louie was great to listen to.

[@atlascedar9049]

Hilarious and heartbreaking at the same time... incredible.

[@christinaulibarri4777]

RIP Louie Anderson. You were great comedian.

[@AprilGhouls]

Louie still has that kid face 😂 so when he does the voices I can see perfectly and imagine every bit of this story 😂 💕 R.I.P.

[@aguy8602]

I will always remember coming home to watch the fox kids block . His voice ,that cartoon forever ingrained in my brain. I'm thankful for that

[@brothergas1260]

Didn't know what it was? It's called LOVE! Love protects, it's the first thing it does among many. He said it at the end. "Forgive your father's he didn't mean it." Louie loved his dad you can hear it in his voice. God bless you Louie! Never stop forgiving. Everyone! It's all we have that truly heals.

[@joneslynch7396]

R.I.P. to a Minnesotan legend.

[@Ellivation]

Life with Louie is still one of the most underrated cartoons ever!

[@YouKnowWhereYouWentWrong]

Louie Anderson is the most underrated comic and character actor I can think of. His voices are so damn funny. And if you haven't seen him in "Baskets" ( he won an Emmy for his role as 'Christine Baskets,' whose mannerisms and character he's said he based on his late Mother) you're really missing some good stuff.

[@davevanvlerah5167]

This made me cry, and not from laughter. So glad that I never had children, I'd be Louie's dad for sure. But hey, that adversity created an incredible comedian, and an amazingly kind soul, so at least some good came out of it. Peace and love, Louie.

[@MyDankLife]

He's a genius and is too good for the stage at this point, baskets is enough for him to be a legend dispite his 30 plus year legacy. Love you Louie! I met you in Indianapolis and you were amazing despite the freezing snow and you being late, I told you I was a lifelong fan and you made sure to chat and take pic

[@sidefx996]

Louie is such a treasure. My parents still quote lines from his shows over 30 years ago.

[@rosegeaber7533]

Wow. I never realized how sad his life was! He is finding it hard to laugh as he tells it. God bless you Louie!

[@donnieosbourne]

That would make a great F is for Family episode

[@jim1550]

He has an old cartoon based off his childhood experiences

[@alexhennigh5242]

Donnie Osbourne Imagine Louie putting someone through that fuckin wall

[@chillingguy8386]

Jon I was bout to say was such a great show

[@pr1met1mepun1sh]

Yea it was called life with louie it was hilarious

[@rattlesnakevenom1]

Fuck that show is so good!

[@jakebreelmusic]

I love Louie Anderson.. life with Louie was my favorite cartoon when I was little. Honestly thought he was dead so its nice to see he's still around

[@masonlayman5879]

I miss Louie!!! Grew up with listening to him. Come back to show biz please Louie..... Please!

[@cmurray67]

Beautifully done. Seeing back into a complicated past with loving eyes for what a mess it all was, little detail by little detail, all wrapped in this storyteller's magic warmth, "It's all right, it was awful, we were in it together." Masterful and helpful, teaching us how to laugh, it's okay to laugh as well as cry, at some pretty awful stuff. Thanks, Louie!

[@HaightTheGreat]

I could listen to him tell stories for hours.

[@nrsimmons178]

I see Louie, I click!

[@chemomarquez6657]

RIP Louie, these stories always made me so happy. I hope you’re out there with your mom and brother. 💜