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

2 жыл бұрын

His acting in ‘Baskets’ was amazing

@jaciesavino4175

2 жыл бұрын

I sure enjoy him..

@christb312

2 жыл бұрын

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

From the state of Rhode Island-many thanks-Don-we all miss Louie greatly.

@AUTOPSY666

2 жыл бұрын

Newport here.

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

2 жыл бұрын

He was just the most endearing presence in comedy.

@antionettewardell2151

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

He was hysterical and a true sweetheart!💔🙏

@eringerrity5221

2 жыл бұрын

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@eringerrity5221

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

He always dressed so handsomely. Thank you for this collection.

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

2 жыл бұрын

With no talent egos waiting their turn. 😝😒👎

@thegoodguy44

2 жыл бұрын

His acting in ‘Baskets’ was amazing

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

Always loved ya Louie! Midwestern humor at its finest.

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 KZread.....think I'll take a walk down memory lane. Thanks Louie.....rest in peace

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

@harrodsongs

2 жыл бұрын

He was howling!

@hoagielamp6543

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

@hoagielamp6543

2 жыл бұрын

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

We talked once for an hour. Great guy. Thank you Louie....

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.

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 ❤️

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.

You personally have helped me get through some of the worst times in my life, thank you for archiving this shit and making it accessible.

nice touch, the band playing Louie Louie

@dongiller

2 жыл бұрын

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

Waiting since I heard the news, Don. Thanks. My bedtime viewing. RIP Louis.

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 💗

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

I’ve always admired Louie so so so so much. I’m so sad.

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.

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.

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

Gah. I really wish you’d get a break from posting these compilations… We’re losing too many of the good ones! 😢 (But thank you, as always.)

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

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!

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

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@lindajones6903

2 жыл бұрын

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@lemonadetits5917

2 жыл бұрын

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

@AA-le2bp

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. He was incredible on Baskets.

@kenlieck7756

2 жыл бұрын

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

@daakrolb

2 жыл бұрын

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.

*December 31 2021-January 21 2022 has been a nightmare for Show Business* Actress: Betty White (99) Director: Peter Bogdanovich (82) Actor: Sidney Poitier (94) Comedian/ Actor: Bob Saget (65) Singer: Ronnie Spector (78) Actor: Gaspard Ulliel (37) Singer/ Actor: Meat Loaf (74) Comedian/ Actor: Louie Anderson (68)

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

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

Thanks for the Louie on letterman trip through time.

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

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 KZread. I am 27 now and I have been routinely watching your uploads for approx 7 years.

@andreworourke4309

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

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.💜🙏💜🇺🇸

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

He was truly a treasure.

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

Saw Louis live in studio when I did some work on Craig Ferguson late show.. so funny so nice. And Dave is my all-time hero.

Nice going, Don. You always amaze.

I sure do miss this wonderful person. RIP Louie.

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

Thanks again Don

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

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

9 ай бұрын

For real. All hail Giller.

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

2 жыл бұрын

That was Leonard Tepper.

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

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Always cool to see comics that know exactly who they are :-) Louie's consistency through the years is extraordinary, we're very lucky to have gotten him

Love you Louie!!!

Thank you Don

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

Nice of the band to play that great old 1970s hit "Brother Louie" by The Stories. Their one and only hit. But then, if you're going to just be a one hit wonder? Make sure it's an out-of-the-park grand slam home run hit like The Stories' only hit single was. Gotta love that really low-key tasty wah-wah guitar. So cool. Can't forget that other oldies radio hit "Louie Louie" by The Kingsmen." I like it, but find The Stories' hit cooler.

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'."

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

Louie was a very good and unique comedian

Dude is so naturally funny he never has to curse!

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.

Rip big Louie. Thank you for the laughs.

Rest In Paradise Louie! 🙏☺️😉😇🙏 💖💗💖

Everybody loved Louie -- and still do!

Letterman almost caught me with a spit-take with that "... and an avid smoker" line.

@hoagielamp6543

2 жыл бұрын

Certainly caught me off guard, I didn't expect to laugh at early 90s Letterman.

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

heya Don - been a fan of your channel for a long time and appreciate all the time you put into your themed compilation videos - Notice recently in my YT feed a new "Letterman" channel that, while it appears to be an official one with access to masters of all the archives, lacks many of the nuances of your channel. Thanks for all

Rip Louie Anderson 🙏🏻

Love the Stones tie in the 1997 appearance!

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.

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.

Louie Anderson was one of my top three favorite comedians. He never needed to rely on the ‘F’ word to get a laugh! I had written to him twice in my lifetime. Once when he hosted family feud… He never got back to me I was very disappointed about that. And the second time I wrote to him was before the pandemic. I always had the feeling he and I could’ve been the best of penpals… And I’m not being funny. We had a lot more in common than just our overweight. I read two or three of his books they were wonderful.

im here continued following you Don thanks for the story

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

THE KING IS GONE! Love you LA...😪

Legends never die

Thanks Don!!

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.

Get ready for thousands of likes

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

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

Thank you for this😁

One of the funniest comedians I have ever seen

Love for anyone who make more remember. RIP

He was my first favorite comedian

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

Things are so different now. Can you imagine a guest coming on and saying that hadn't been on in a long time, because someone on the host staff didn't like them? It was such a minor thing to say, but in today's social media and online celebrity frenzy, Louie stating that would have been a story for at least a week. Journalist would have done everything they could to find out who the staff member was and write something up about them.

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

TY Don

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

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

He is and was so funny,missed❤️

RIP 😔🌹🌹🌹❤️❤️❤️

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

2 жыл бұрын

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

Wonder why he wasn't on past 97?