When Louie Anderson Talks To God, God Answers

The Emmy-award winning comedian and author who stars as Zach Galifianakis' mother in 'Baskets' says his prayers were answered when he got the part.
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[@NJR1984]

My Dad and I would always watch his animated series Life with Louie every Saturday morning in the 90s. Rest in peace, Louie.

[@MrDoomed81]

In the cartoon his dad told him to change the channel on the TV, Louie gets up grabs a pair of pliers and manually turns the dial...... I'VE actually done this back in the 80's as a little kid.....never forgot that, R.I.P Louie.

[@AutismSpectrumWorld]

The animated series is on youtube! I am currently watching it, re-visiting one of my fav animated series :)

[@mooniejohnson]

I love Louie so much. Such a warm, genuine, and funny man.

[@aspektx]

Thank you for your Oxford comma!

[@cor-z8m]

There’s such a tenderness to this man! Always sweet always likeable always real to the core! Comedy and sadness are so closely entwined that at times tears can happen during his monologues! Happy yet feel sad when he performs. Don’t know why? Was so talented!

[@aliyabolotbekkyzy7689]

"Where do you fall in the eleven?" - "Most successful". Stephen's face at that, lol

[@kenhurley4441]

What an "epic" answer! That's why he's a wonderful comedian!

[@SomeGuyInNevada24]

You know Stephen is thinking “I have got to use that!”

[@85jongo]

He was such a beautiful soul. R.I.P. Louie.

[@apeanutbutterwolf6529]

"Are you Catholic?" "No, my dad was a musician." lol!

[@ernest747]

1/5th of the country is Catholic, why does he keep asking this stupid question.

[@apeanutbutterwolf6529]

ernest747. Well I just learned something :) Idk, maby he's just excited to relate to someone who might be on enough of the same page to invite to holiday dinner and say grace with?

[@ernest747]

European Catholics are dying out.

[@ernest747]

so are American.

[@ender003]

I'd sooner think Mormon.

[@Psyberologist]

I'm on a Louie Anderson's interviews marathon right now. He's so adorable and being funny comes so easy to him, naturally hilarious guy. Love him!!

[@fenixcreciente8576]

Psyberologist - Actually, from everything I've read & heard by him, like so many comedians he has cultivated his great sense of humor & also empathy out of an abundance of sorrow forced on him by his life's circumstances.

[@Psyberologist]

Totally agree. Somehow, life tragedies and good sense of humor are always intertwined when it comes to comedians, especially the great ones. But what I meant was that he has that certain spark that either people have or don't, has a quick wit, he doesn't have to try hard to be funny, he just is. :)

[@bumblebee7982]

Comedy & tragedy go hand in hand.

[@DUBSTEP_KUSH305]

RIP Louie YOU WILL BE MISSED...

[@ryanstreckfuss9590]

"he had no rhythm obviously. Eleven children.".

[@TheyForcedMyHandLE]

I was smiling the whole time. Fun interview.

[@BB_55]

Rest in piece to this absolute legend

[@wetwerd2003]

life with Louie... the greatest and most underrated show ever.thank you

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Love him. Always makes me laugh. So clean, so funny, so smart, so genuine. A prize of a comedian.

[@Kerry0101]

RIP Louie your comedy lives on. 01/21/2022.

[@notmyfirstdaycooton7040]

My favorite comedian of all-time. Funny without being crude or mean. Unique.

[@hobiwankinobi4750]

That should have been a longer interview. Louie is awesome. I saw him live doing stand, up he was great

[@LukeRileyA]

He's always right on that line between a genius and a drunk.

[@peggygibbons479]

Loved you so much Louie. God rest your soul. You're with your Momma now.

[@garrettallain6233]

I met Louie a number of years ago. Wonderful human being.

[@Mark-yb1sp]

He talks about what we all go through, but he makes it funnier. He’s a real down to earth guy.

[@charlenemack7040]

Unlike some comedians who rely on the F word many times in their routine Louie was genuinely funny he did not need to throw that word in. Also I’d like to give a shout out to Jim Gaffigan for having a clean comedy routine. ❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@Cyber_Cowboy]

I'm regret to say that I'm viewing Louie's death through rose colored glasses. I'm a avid comedy fan. Sadly I put Louie in my "comedians that bug me category." So I never gave him the attention I should have. I wish I didn't have to wait until he died to realize that he was truly a comedic genius. RIP Louie, to all the future fans that have yet to find you RIP

[@ShadovvV]

This interview was way too short.

[@vespertinnee]

And Maron.

[@fenixcreciente8576]

And Conan & Fresh Air/NPR just now... heartbroken that he just lost his "baby" bro.

[@danielasmith4661]

Agreed! His interview on sway in the morning was funny!

[@michaelcrawford2726]

Terrible interviewer imo I love Louie but looks like not gonna live much longer

[@FlipAndBarter]

Michael Crawford oh. You’re one of those KZbin doctors. Fuck off

[@dumaskhan]

Where do you fall on the 11? Most successful. Thats why Louie is one of the best.

[@KaninTuzi]

Without missing a beat too

[@vaporcaper9601]

Louie reminds me of my big brother . I didn’t have 11 brothers just 2 and a sister but my older brother and sister was a good bit older than me and my other brother. My big bro like Louie is a big lovable teddy bear with a great sense of humor and extremely selfless! I try real hard to be like him now that I’m older!

[@avamiller1245]

Anyone remember his cartoon show, Life with Louie?

[@elzbietamurska3876]

Ava Miller omg i loved it! andy anderson was the man

[@PatrickHuertas]

Ava Miller That show was a big part of my childhood 🙌

[@obeycelestia]

Abso-LUTELY. He played the HELL outta that tuba.

[@gmcubed]

To this day I can't see him without thinking of it. And I didn't even watch it that much.

[@JavierFernandez01]

Ava Miller hell yea. the goldfish. they went to the grand canyon once. snow was involved in an episode. it was great show!

[@roberthrodebert9263]

He is hysterical as Basket's mom.

[@dothedeed]

Yeah he really captures the"I'm only pushing all your buttons and stomping on your dreams out of love" of a real Mom

[@experimentswithawolff7322]

as #8 in a family of 15, i LOVE this bit about the family! It gets me every time!

[@gremlin7264]

You can tell that he truly lives from a place of gratitude everyday

[@scottiemontgomery9915]

His early bits with Carson (first time on show ) was perfect.. Thanks.One of the best stand ups. Very talented. Too short with us .

[@MovieHound17]

he is FANTASTIC as mother baskets lol. he seems JUST like a real old school mom

[@luvyou-baby]

used to watch his cartoon in the 90's

[@charlenemack7040]

Rest In Paradise Louie ✝️💟☮️

[@weeniehutjunior]

This segment was criminally short, Should have given Louie a much longer interview.

[@jeffpassage7295]

He’s always a joy to watch. I hope he is happy too

[@Beholderz]

We love you Louie! He`s got the best voice for the stories he tells. Take care my man!

[@stevec1972ad]

His 80's stand up routines were the best

[@timeverett7828]

Outright Genius! Thanks Mr. ANDERSON!

[@corallewis3093]

This is unreal.. I'm number 10 out of 11.. always loved Louie 😍. He died so young and I'm 59... rip..

[@michaeljacksin9367]

I just started watching baskets and his character is one of the most perfect and real feeling in any show ive watched

[@victorespino5650]

I was home before my mom was.. his performance on Conan was pure gold!

[@will9001asd]

Love how quick witted Louie is, improv joke after joke organically.

[@lliamjurdom9505]

Well Louie you are with your Mom now bless you RIP .... a beautiful human being who graced us with his humour ...

[@KatMcLaughlinIsGoingOcean]

I really believe that Louie Anderson is our finest national treasure. A fine, genuine human being. Much love to you and yours, Lovey.

[@hoagymapleton2206]

God definitely smiled on Louie Anderson and he shares that Joy with everybody anyone that comes in contact with him feels his beautiful aura and the deep love of that man

[@pamelaclemente9104]

R.I.P. Thank you for sharing your comedy with us.

[@exitwound7808]

God bless Louie Anderson.

[@SeanRCope]

In my mind, “The perfect Grandparent”. Rest In Peace Sir. Thank You.

[@VarietyD]

Rest In Power 👑 Louie Anderson 🙏🏽😢😢😔😢😢🙏🏼

[@SceneComparisons]

this is guy is AMAZING on Baskets!!!!!

[@roguerat6717]

That show is superb

[@TahtahmesDiary]

I honestly fell in love with that character easily one of my favorites of all time. He just BECOMES her!

[@billbraski]

This guy is amazing in just about everything hes done. U cant be that famous, ugly, and not have talent. Haha

[@peggygibbons479]

Oh my gosh! Hysterical! "Are you Catholic?" "No. My Dad was a musician." That is SOOO Christine Baskets! LMAO!!

[@luisgonzalezramirez5112]

I love when Louie talks about his mom!!

[@ORCChannel]

I'm watching all videos with louie ,almost everyday like therapy ,to relax and became better person... 🙂

[@miccboom]

‘The Wrong Guys’ one of my favorite and best movies ever made...best ‘all star’ cast film ever made

[@friendsandindustry]

Why was the interview so short. Colbert seemed annoyed. Loui's a legend!

[@darlenelogoluso1552]

I LOVE LOUIE RIP 🙏🏻🙏🏻💔

[@wvu05]

2:36 That joke should have gotten way more love.

[@palebeachbum]

I love Louie. So charming and funny.

[@diannegaylord7170]

I used to watch him.he was so funny..the one and only..Rip.🙏

[@NecroticCadaver]

That "Rhythm" joke!!! LMAO!!! I'm grateful to be old enough to understand that joke.

[@zhbroder]

very interesting sense of humor.. you almost don't know if he's joking

[@MsColdCanada]

His timing is so fast and smooth that it feels sneaky.

[@hasselett]

I CAN definitely tell when he's cracking a joke, because the stuff he says sometimes is really funny.

[@Crimsonphilosophy]

Seems like a sweet guy. I hate to think he's ever lonely.

[@LJBSullivan]

Has a BIG family! Lots of nieces and nephews.

[@dwhitman3092]

Love Louie! Sure miss him!

[@christophermiller159]

I’m going to miss you Louie. He’s on funny you should ask and he’s the funniest person on the panel!

[@Tuck_Frump]

This guy was awesome. RIP

[@Breezy-bv9te]

I LOVE you Louie!! You are such an underrated comedian and actor!!

[@tangobango9653]

LUV Louie. Used to watch him all the time!

[@esoteric_Derek]

My heart loves you Louie Anderson! Truely the best public person in living memory. #trustworthylou

[@johnmaki3046]

I guess God needed a GREAT COMEDIAN NOW! R.I.P. Louie! WE MISS YOU DOWN HERE!

[@sonnysnow6771]

Life with Louie was one of my favorite cartoons growing up..

[@jungersrules]

One of my favorite comics of all time.

[@alexanderdefalcojr.6840]

louie is sorely missed , i will never forget what he gave to us in the 90's with life with louie the animated series , i like many were waiting for wwf wrestling to start and we found this show that we can all relate to with our craziness in the family, to learn he passed on is hard to take in i didnt know he was sick at the time. god bless one of the more under-rated comics of the 80's and 90's we al had crazy family members this connected instantly with me

[@funwithFred]

Louie's Mom is beautiful........she really is. And classy....

[@danielasmith4661]

Louie is amazing! Love him❤️

[@jocelyndejung9710]

Louis is such a sweet, naturally funny guy.

[@bigspoon7984]

I never appreciated Louie's humor until Baskets. He's wonderful; inside and out.

[@lukerichardson2715]

Love this man

[@juliehoffman6292]

Louie is such a kind person

[@steveconn]

RIP sweet man.

[@christopherramon-reid2000]

I like his hand dance at the end 😃💞

[@Breezy-bv9te]

I WISH they would bring back the cartoon "Life With Louie" I LOVED that cartoon!!

[@jen3800]

i feel with Mr Anderson that we are watching a man who is much more than we thought he was and that is our loss we hardly knew ya!

[@KaninTuzi]

Louie Anderson is one of the GOATs!

[@stevec1972ad]

Louie was the man back in the day!

[@susanb4816]

i love louie

[@bert1913]

what a nice soul

[@cecoletti1]

"Are you Catholic?" "No, my dad was a musician"

[@fruvalcaba57]

I remember watching his cartoon when I was little lol.

[@Cheshyre.]

Rip Louie. You were amazing.

[@recentral48]

Louie is a comedic genius.

[@rbeygarcia]

Season 2 was awesome. Equal parts hilarious and moving. Christine Baskets RULES !!!

[@MetaverseYes]

Interesting personality. He oozes genuine kindness while being funny.

[@jacquelynnshea3186]

Never appreciateated for his true talent. He's phenomenal.

[@rebeccashuman6199]

He sounds like Louie and his dad on Life with Louie! Hilarious! 😂🤣👏😁

[@staceymarie6895]

Love this guy.

[@cloudwatcher608]

RIP big guy. I knew you had health issues and probably weren’t long for this world, but this still hurts. Thanks for the laughs. 😢

[@81kentboy]

I'm gonna cut all the negative garbage with this: God bless Louie Anderson!

[@dragoneater1]

RIP Louie, love you

[@brandonmartin1707]

I love Louie

[@Marc_Araujo]

RIP good sir.