Not only did Louie get the official Carson nod and affirmative smile, he called Louie back out for another bow, then got up from the desk walked over and gave him a handshake. Career made.

@VolvoImpala

4 жыл бұрын

God damn, I love seeing people killing it on here. You don't get that with Colbert and his unfunny slew of SJW ******s.

@DunderHead.5000

4 жыл бұрын

I was watching Seth Meyers and some other clown only interviewing black people about there experiences with police 'cause of the riots (that they are calling protests for some reason while at the same time ignoring the peaceful protesters). I could tell stories about my experiences but that wouldn't make headline news even though it wasn't pretty (to put it politely).

@Milesco

4 жыл бұрын

@ Alex : But Johnny didn't invite Louie over to the desk, which is what Johnny would traditionally do if he liked a comedian -- and that surprised me, because Louie's performance that night was very funny. If anyone deserved a "c'mon over", it was Louie.

@AlexZafer

4 жыл бұрын

@@Milesco Many great comedians did not get a wave over to sit down - even Seinfeld had two appearances before he got to sit with Johnny. Mostly this is about programming and show timing among many other considerations. The fact he called Louie back out for an extra bow and reached for a handshake is most unusual - and cannot go unnoticed as an extra sign of respect.

@Milesco

4 жыл бұрын

@@AlexZafer : _"Even Seinfeld had two appearances before he got to sit with Johnny."_ Really? I didn't know that. I had always assumed he got waved over on his first appearance. Good point about show timing -- I hadn't considered that.

So glad you were recognized for the massive talent that you were. Will never forget seeing you at The Stress Factory on my birthday with my older brother . I yelled out "We love you Louie”, and you said back “Man, that feels good to hear." RIP Legend.

@vwkaferman

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. That reminds me, we saw Norm McDonald and I couldn't contain myself as he walked by us, I blurted out "It's great to see you Norm!", he stopped, turned and in a genuine voice told my wife and I "It's good to see you too, man". Good memories. R.I.P. to the both of them. :(

@JDforEVRR1111

2 жыл бұрын

awesome. seriously heartwarming

@tradtke101

2 жыл бұрын

Aww man The Stress Factory! That takes me back.

@slapthekillswitch

2 жыл бұрын

thats cool and weird at the same time.

@jeremybartlett1706

2 жыл бұрын

‘Massive’

Nobody was better than Johnny Carson. Many have tried but he will always be the King of Late Night. Louie Anderson got his nod from the best and he was hilarious too. R.I.P Louie.

@OscarOffTheCuff

2 жыл бұрын

Nobody comes close to Johnny

@OscarOffTheCuff

2 жыл бұрын

@Tim C shut up Tim you probably watch Jimmy Fallon

@smoothandchunky1

2 жыл бұрын

Carson was and still is King of late night.

@laz0rama

2 жыл бұрын

Although it seems he was a bit of an asshole off screen, Johnny Carson was the epitomy of a gracious, funny host. Loved watching him back in the day

@Shiyounin

2 жыл бұрын

Craig Ferguson was 10x better

RIP Louie...... one of my friends as a kid in MN.

@MW-jm8qb

4 күн бұрын

Minnesota here. What a great guy. Where in Minnesota did he grow up ? What a natural right out of the gate.

@brotherWes

3 күн бұрын

@@MW-jm8qb ....St. Paul

That first joke about being “just between meals” immediately won the crowd over and put the audience at ease.

@farismag

4 жыл бұрын

Indeed. His opener was greatly delivered and timed.

@KeithCooper-Albuquerque

4 жыл бұрын

@@farismag Both of you two have it right! I remember this appearance and I have been a fan ever since!

@edwardh1003

4 жыл бұрын

It was a great set. Louie has really good timing.

@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt

4 жыл бұрын

Why the F would I need to be "at ease" to watch a comedian. He either sucks or he doesn't... has nothing to do with me being "at ease"

@bikersoncall

4 жыл бұрын

@@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt Uh, they don't know if he's going to bomb or not, that makes everyone uneasy, they could see; '' hell no he's good'' : ) And that's why the f ....

Boy, when Johnny Carson asks you to come out and take another bow, that’s respect!

@onanthebarbarian9883

4 жыл бұрын

...or take a seat on the couch.

@elkabong6429

4 жыл бұрын

Onan TheBarbarian That’s even higher praise!

@richardkimble1191

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but he didn't get a seat on the couch

@gunchap

3 жыл бұрын

@SilentBob420BMFJ david spade is a moron, just like the other sandlerians.

@MegaKamandi

2 жыл бұрын

@@gunchap david spade fucked me in egg roll

"I can't stay long, I'm in between meals, so bear with me..." Louie Anderson killed it from the start. He poked fun at himself and he kept it real without having to make up a bunch of stuff, his life was his source of humor. We will miss you Louie and your charming stories. RIP!

@danbush4073

9 ай бұрын

I love the way he smiles at the crowd's reaction. He know he's gonna absolutely knock them dead, and he just enjoys the set. So relaxed and talented.

@richardlacey4923

8 ай бұрын

So original.. lmfao the fat jokes have never been done before!

@joannaedwards6325

13 күн бұрын

​@@richardlacey4923 John Pinette

God I miss Carson and all the wonderful guests he had on his show..

His timing is perfect. Doesn't seem the least bit nervous.

@THE-HammerMan

4 жыл бұрын

@Lloyd Bonafide Louie was funny. Carson never said that, and speaking of jerks.. YOU are a bona fide ass-wipe! And a liar.

@ArizonaCowboys

4 жыл бұрын

if you didn't like the set?....would you at least listen to the set's of the time?? It was good is all i'm sayin

@ArizonaCowboys

4 жыл бұрын

not uncomfortable

@SonnyGTA

4 жыл бұрын

Matthew Hamersly exactly

@harrykadaras9459

3 жыл бұрын

Louie totally killed it and it made Carson very happy. Steven Wright was another one that aced his debut and cracked Carson up....

Something so comforting about watching Johnny Carson's clips. I don't know if it was simpler times, or what.

@jimjr7833

4 жыл бұрын

There weren’t “humor killing” politics nor PC ridiculousness going on.

@alhara4843

4 жыл бұрын

Nowadays we live in superficial fake culture of entitlement where everything is offensive, back then it was all the opposite.

@empinball4638

4 жыл бұрын

@@alhara4843 You clearly aren't watching the right things.

@generatormike

4 жыл бұрын

johnny understood that people wanted comforting entertainment at the end of the day. look at the ratings for the late night guys, someone like Greg Gutfield is capable of competing /beating them at there own game with but a portion of the machine is very telling. Network TV for the most part is a preachy child empowering mess, that is why the viewers are leaving in droves.

@SeanRCope

4 жыл бұрын

Two words, the draft.

I met him years ago after a gig in boise. My favorite stand up comedian. Never a swear word. One of the kindest human beings I've ever met. Such a quick sharp witt. Godspeed louie

@obbzerver

Жыл бұрын

Nice guy for a creep.

@ramvicious8057

11 ай бұрын

@@obbzerver What did he do?

@obbzerver

11 ай бұрын

@@ramvicious8057 He was a chicken hawk. Look up Tom Rhodes "Meeting Louie Anderson", and "277 My Official Statement".

To hear Carson LOL in the background….we’ll miss you Louie. Thank you for making our lives better 🥰

@briankregg6329

2 жыл бұрын

You know you have made it!

Louie had the timing of Jack Benny, sensibility of Bob Newhart & the heart of a lion. You will be missed Louie.

@sooparticular

2 жыл бұрын

fantastic comment

@gardenofeels6872

2 жыл бұрын

And the physique of a walrus.

@jacklambert2607

2 жыл бұрын

Perfect description, KM. Well said!

@miked4741

2 жыл бұрын

That he did .Same thoughts

@lauramalek3128

2 жыл бұрын

Never heard his talent expressed as compared to those two masters, but that is spot on. Glad we were all lucky enough to enjoy his gift.

Heartbroken....What a legend. Few made Carson laugh like this, and he got a handshake which made so many careers back then. A massive sign of respect, and just shows how great Louie was.

@sheri4c2

2 жыл бұрын

Not only Carson but I think the band was laughing out loud at his jokes as well of course the audience. I remember seeing this on tv and he was funny funny funny...And I LOVED him on Baskets..

@billytheweasel

2 жыл бұрын

I want another call-back in 2022... RIP kind soul

@aresef

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think us younger folk appreciate Carson's starmaking power. He calls you over after your set, you've made it. Drew Carey's set, Johnny called him over and he was startled like "what? me?"

@sheri4c2

2 жыл бұрын

@@aresef I saw the Drew Carey first appearance and I have to be honest, I was surprised he got called over...And he turned out to be funnier than that 1st appearance on Carson in later years. Louis should have been called over for sure...Just my opinion

@MrTruckerf

2 жыл бұрын

@@sheri4c2 He would have but Johnny was worried about the furniture.

Anderson came right out of the gate swinging,...and in calm repose.......this was brilliance in action.....The laughter from Carson at 2:18 was a testament to that.

It's around 6:23 when you can hear Johnny laughing hysterically off-camera--and you know this guy's career path is immediately changed forever. God love him. Just hilarious. He has that great Jack Benny deadpan that lands every single joke. And it's fun to watch his face as he realizes he is KILLING IT on THE TONIGHT SHOW. RIP, Louie.

@tommyboy6494

2 жыл бұрын

Bogart!!!

@TheDriveInGuys

2 жыл бұрын

The whole vid is only 6:23.

@NoHandlebars87

2 жыл бұрын

You mean more like 2:18 ?

@rlgroshans

2 жыл бұрын

If you could make Johnny really laugh, as Louie did...on his FIRST appearance, you know you are destined for greatness.

@bobogilvie7820

2 жыл бұрын

l

He always had a cuteness and vulnerability to him which made him even funnier.

@stevepipenger4651

3 жыл бұрын

He is one of those comedians/storytellers who, when he tells a story, afterwards you say...hey, that happened to me, too.

@lee48lee68

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevepipenger4651 -So true. I remember when I was a kid, he’d tell a joke about how big a Big Gulp was at 7-11... he called it a bucket of soda. That still makes me laugh to this day.

@lambert2332

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevepipenger4651 this is called observational comedy

@jamesmilligan4592

2 жыл бұрын

You're very pretty🙋‍♂️

@lee48lee68

2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesmilligan4592 -Thank you.

Celebrity deaths usually don't bother me but man this one is hitting home for some reason. Something about him and his style, especially his role in Baskets. I keep telling people what an awesome job he did in that and that you could really feel the pain and disappointment the "Mom" was, really sad, really bummed. Rest In Peace Louie, a fan for life.

@HardingMotorsportsLLC

2 жыл бұрын

He was so lovable in everything he did.

@PAHWarrior

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Louie and Meatloaf both the same day.

@caroled3943

2 жыл бұрын

Same. My heart hurts.

@raysravens52

2 жыл бұрын

I mean I can even remember growing up watching his cartoon Louie. He managed to transcend generations which takes a lot of skill in comedy.

@tygottafeelin9753

2 жыл бұрын

I hear you, definitely gonna miss Louie A.

Louie’s father and mother jokes were the absolute best. His specials are fantastic.

My sister went to Ames elementary school in St. Paul, Minnesota with Louie. He was a nice kid. Although, she told me she thought his life was difficult as a child. Glad he succeeded.

@sagatuppercut2960

3 жыл бұрын

That seems to be a common theme with comedians: a difficult life.

@zenoftupac9096

3 жыл бұрын

@@sagatuppercut2960 Sense of Humor is best possible coping mechanism for early trauma/neglect.

@daviddahl8562

3 жыл бұрын

I lived in St Paul all my life he grew up in a rough neighborhood projects on the eastside

@WasThatWrong

3 жыл бұрын

@@daviddahl8562 I went to Ames, Hazel Park, and Harding. East sider also.

@10percent4DaBigGuy

3 жыл бұрын

hes still doing it today! for some reason i thought Louie Anderson was dead but i am thinking about Chris Farley....

He just nailed this whole routine. His timing and facial expressions were so natural and spot on. He had the audience from the start.

@wintermute0079

2 жыл бұрын

Very focused set!

@wzpu3283

2 жыл бұрын

You're right. There was not a syllable misspoken.

@scribe570

2 жыл бұрын

@@wzpu3283 He always had that ability to do callbacks and keep several balls in the air. Perfect timing when he's talking about his brother and him at the breakfast table and throws in his dad cocking the gun. "Is he home?" Beautiful.

This material is STILL Excellent nearly 40 yrs later. Great dude. Godspeed to Louie's family as well.

Seeing this for the first time. I can't believe how methodical and relaxed he was. First time on national television, Carson could make you or destroy you. Everything riding on the next few minutes. I'd be a wreck, but he just sailed through like it wasn't even a big deal.

All these years later and I still miss Johnny so damned much. 😩🙏🏼💕

@Rick_Sanchez_C137_

4 жыл бұрын

judyxo NONE of the current night time talk show hosts are worth watching, not even when drunk, just utter garbage pushing the political agenda of their billionaire owners..... eff them.

@mymr3xutube

4 жыл бұрын

Johnny Carson was the best. I have his DVD collection. I have my kids watch them. All the talk show hosts have copied Johnny to some extent.

@mymr3xutube

4 жыл бұрын

@D B obviously you're a trump lover. Maybe you should stop watching the propaganda Channel and actually see what's going on

@michaelmarkham8065

4 жыл бұрын

Ya he didn't spend a bunch of time trashing the president.

@ghostofreagan3181

4 жыл бұрын

I usually just watched his monologue, but loved it.

When you heard Johnny laugh out loud, at that moment we knew his career was made.

@ivyc3500

3 жыл бұрын

YUP

@msamour

3 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way. I was 12 when he retired. I started watching him late at night when I was 10. I had started having insomnia. I had a tele in my room. My dad never knew. It reminds me of really good times.

@OikPoinFive

2 жыл бұрын

@@ivyc3500 Louie Anderson aka Lonnie Anderson. Big breasts! Blondes.

@hespheiden1

2 жыл бұрын

@@OikPoinFive And both hail from St. Paul, Minnesota.

@hespheiden1

2 жыл бұрын

Should add that Mitch Hedberg and Nick Swardsen were also from St. Paul. Louie was from Johnson HS, Mitch from Harding, and Nick from Central. It's a funny place.

Loved this great guy!! Saw him at a theater in Minnesota so many years ago. He will always be my favorite comedian. GOD is laughing...RIP Louie!!

Johnny Carson was the and still is the best at late night TV. A man who cared about developing great talent and good humor.

@boblozaintherealworld3577

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely. He genuinely loved comics and his out-loud laughs were no doubt for real. Bless them both.

@KayBarsotti

3 ай бұрын

I remember watching Louie when he hosted Family Feud. He was so funny and the best to host that game show and it was a very long lasting game show.

You can hear Johnny cracking up in the background at the "Sorry I'm sweating but if I don't I'll explode" joke.

@bikersoncall

4 жыл бұрын

ha ha, I heard that he couldn't help it.. some great lines from Louie , I could use all of those lines and no one would laugh. :shrugs: :)

@jimrockfish1875

4 жыл бұрын

Miss that infectious laugh

@samanthab1923

4 жыл бұрын

Mumblix Grumph I love ❤️ that! Recognize it anywhere 😃

@justinoldmusician5321

4 жыл бұрын

What a great feeling it must have been to hear Johnny laugh like that at one of your jokes.

@alan30189

4 жыл бұрын

Geee Wzzz - A lot of it’s in the delivery, but a his lines were so funny. These guys practice for hours in front of a mirror, or in front of friends, to improve their presentation. His self depreciating humor rivals Rodney Dangerfield’s. “They keep pushing me back into the ocean” and the “bear hides their food in the trees,” got me the most. 😂🤣😂🤣

I always loved seeing comedians get their first big break on Carson ... an American rite of passage

@stevepipenger4651

2 жыл бұрын

Carson could make or break someone. When he laughed that really big guffaw when Louie talked about sweating and not exploding, Carson called him out to take another bow, and then shook his hand. You didn't have to be a genius to know that catapulted his career head at least 5 years.

@brainscott8198

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevepipenger4651 When Johnny invited you over to sit next to him after your routine, you knew you'd made it. A few like Jim Carrey, Drew Carey, Jerry Seinfeld, Richard Pryor made that leap into "overnight success".

@tacc8227

2 жыл бұрын

no, it was a comedian rite of passage.. America was given the chance to hear the comedian.

We in Minnesota lost another great one … rip Louie Minnesota loves you ❤️💜

I was just about to comment “we need to protect Louie” and then I saw all of the “RIP” comments and I cried... I remember seeing him when he came to Texas back in 1993 it was an amazing show... the man was the more wholesome person on the planet.

Growing up with Louie Anderson hysterically relating to his jokes about his family, especially his mom. I had the pleasure of seeing him in person, I laughed until it hurts. Thank you for the laughs Mr. Anderson, rest well.

@daveford7414

2 жыл бұрын

Great comedian.rip.he is now with his brother.

@moeball740

2 жыл бұрын

"Biscuits...there's more biscuits." Louie made a whole routine about his mom centered around that.

@pamelajohnson7813

2 жыл бұрын

I got to see him at the State Fair in Phoenix one year & the stories about his mom were so funny! I remember one about a toaster not working and she said the cord was worth .25! Sad he's gone. We loved you, Louie! RIP

@opheliabrunwitz2358

2 жыл бұрын

@@moeball740 and sweet potatoes

I know this is going to sound corny, but I get tears in my eyes when I think about how how cool show business was back in the day.

@jojoatv

3 жыл бұрын

i soo agree with you, the music dance and all..

@philmabarak5421

3 жыл бұрын

Just happened to me at the end. Louie was one of my favs.

@billgreen6263

3 жыл бұрын

Yup you are so right. How fast things have changed. Miss that time.

@fabianhoigens4620

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds corny to me, too.

@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a 🌽⚾️ too I wish we had Johnny Carson in my era. Thank God for KZread... right! From, Katrinka 🌴

Did such a fantastic job of his mother role in the tv series, "Baskets". Underrated actor..much!

@travismiles5885

6 ай бұрын

I posted the same comment. He stole the scenes he was in. Such a great character.

God bless Louie. Thank you for sharing your talent and making us smile.

In the 80's I believe, we watched Louis in Las Vegas with our 8 year old kid and there were several other kids in the audience. NO SWEARing and even they understood the jokes. Louis is super funny and clean. This is called TALENT.

@theHardyMonster1984

2 жыл бұрын

Taking your kid to Vegas, huh? Yea, where all the parents go take their kids for good, clean fun entertainment.

@kalicat9492

2 жыл бұрын

@@theHardyMonster1984 nothing bad about taking kids to Vegas. There are activities and entertainment for children there. It is a vacation destination.

@danmagoo

2 жыл бұрын

@@kalicat9492 Also, working "clean" doesn't mean you have talent, and working "blue" doesn't mean you lack talent. But that's not to put down Louis Anderson -- he was brilliant at stand-up, and so was Bob Saget.

@robertwalker9679

2 жыл бұрын

@@danmagoo Being clean and funny is harder than being dirty and funny. But yeah I agree with you

@scribe570

2 жыл бұрын

@@theHardyMonster1984 Well, as he pointed out, you apparently can do okay if you pick the right entertainment. Cirque de soleil was always kid-friendly but a great show for adults. Plenty of magicians. Just don't go to the midnight show where the lady helpers are topless.

Back in those days, Johnny was a king-maker. It was not that easy to get Johnny to like you that much on the first time out there. Louie is special, as a 40-year career would show..

@IanPunter

3 жыл бұрын

Drew Carey had a very similar debut on Carson, big hit.

@doughill3396

3 жыл бұрын

True I looked forward to Don Rickles everybody laughing out loud

@HKKRAMER

2 жыл бұрын

@@IanPunter Very true, Ian. That was excellent.

I remember how funny he was when he was on the show. And he just felt like a sweet person. Someone you’d want as a friend.

He's just so gosh darn lovable. From that first joke about being "between meals" ... until forever. Rest in peace, Louie. 💔

Whenever I’m having a tough day, I come back to this video. You were an inspiration Louie. Kind, funny, self-deprecating, caring, wholesome. A true once in a lifetime and talent. Rest In Peace. ❤️

@larsonfamilyhouse

2 жыл бұрын

:)

@johnmantovani7285

2 жыл бұрын

Hi bill, I know you remember me. My name is John mantovani. Kent played you and I against each other for years. I'm glad you're still going. So am I. God bless you

@deliawright8626

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a helpful enjoyable reminder that we, pleasant, humerous people do exist, and like seeks like. Plus didn't he enjoy himself, seeing his hard work coming to bear.A pleasure to watch. Thank you always Louie Anderson.

@trvman1

2 жыл бұрын

and he looks back then like most Americans are today. Very overweight/obese. Back then in CA you would rarely see an overweight person. So those jokes might not go over as well today as back then. Or he would be called out by a Karen.

I went to Hazel Park Jr. High with louie. The jokes about life and physical stuff are pure clean comedy. Mr. Kunze was our physical education teacher. Kunze would shout when we were outdoors at the end of the period.... "out 'round the post and 10" .... which meant run the cross county route, and do 10 chin ups before heading to shower. Louie would always be way last, and would just hang on the bars wincing trying for even one chin up. Kunze; Anderson! Skip it already and hit the shower! Louie to us classmates; See l knew it was almost lunch time! Most of Louis humor was based on real life happenings, and our east side of St.Paul working class upbringing. When I miss thise old days, I rewatch Louie, and I go back in time. RIP Louie. And where ever you are, I enjoyed you picking on me when you were onstage in Duluth....it was great fun!😂

Love Louie Anderson...36 years later, he's STILL absolutely hilarious!

I remember watching this in real time. Thank You for the Laughs and for just being YOU🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾

I've watched this several times and still love it.

No matter where you've been over the last few hours, the news of Louie's loss comes right out of the blue. Thanks, Louie, for all of the laughs you gave us even during these most difficult times. We'll miss you.

@barb6868

2 жыл бұрын

🙏💔

@jamesaffleck5533

2 жыл бұрын

7

@paraguaymike5159

2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I didn't know he passed!

@tommyriam8320

2 жыл бұрын

@@paraguaymike5159 'passed' where?

@tommyriam8320

2 жыл бұрын

"right out of the blue" ? Are you kidding? lol Morbid obesity and life-time of 'yo-yo dieting' , I mean the poor guy was a massive hog. He was lucky to have lasted as long as he did.

Guy was funny as he!!. He was the front runner for one of my favorite comedians, Ralphie May. RIP to both these funny men.

Rest in peace, Louie. Thank you for all the joy you brought to the world, gleaned out of your sad times.

I loved hearing his stand-up delivered in an accent from home. Now, Im sobbing. Angels sing thee to thy rest, Sweet Louie!

@hookahb8299

2 жыл бұрын

He will be missed

@factsoverfiction7826

2 жыл бұрын

I was holding it together til you got poetic. Louie deserves every bit of it. 💔

I was watching this live when it aired. Since Louie was actually the final guest of the night, Carson didn't have time to sit him down. So, he gave him another bow. Which I honestly don't recall seeing before or since.

@bsquared4604

3 жыл бұрын

i was wondering. he definitely would have invited him over,

@afuzzycreature8387

2 жыл бұрын

comedians say that carson was notoriously hard on comedians so you know when a good one came through

I like the little moment at the end: "That's a funny, young kid." (Johnny leans into the mic) "Louie, c'mon out here and take another bow."

I was watching that night. Laughed my head off the whole time.

Johnny Carson was one of a kind. He was the master of “generous humor”- he was genuinely funny, not corny or slapstick. And he became the launchpad for many VERY talented, funny comedians.

@Bojangles5-2

2 жыл бұрын

More proof of your right- on statement.. Look up Johnny Carson Roget thesaurus, where he eulogies an employee of that firm. It's a riot!

1:55 Four worded joke that cracked me up..."Broad jump, killed her". Carson probably made Louie Anderson's career by asking him to come back out and take a bow. Carson made a lot of comedians's careers.

@1987higgs

4 жыл бұрын

That was so funny and slipped in there so well that most of the audience missed it.

@justinoldmusician5321

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think Johnny asking Louie to come back out for a bow made his career. Louie made his career with a great set on the Tonight Show. The audience kept clapping, so Johnny called him back out for a well deserved bow. And I'm sure Johnny helped his career along, just by talking about him to his friends. Johnny's friends were people in the industry who trusted his opinion. To hear him rave about a new comic on the show had to pique their interest, I'm sure. Of course, that extra bow didn't hurt any. It was rare for that to happen, as well as Johnny reaching out to shake his hand.

@pattyfreeman5819

4 жыл бұрын

Theres no doubt about that.every great comic you see today started on Johnney

@christopherh4653

4 жыл бұрын

@@pattyfreeman5819 Chappelle was never on Carson. Many great comics have come along well after Carson's time.

@Forevertrue

4 жыл бұрын

You know it. Johnny made many comedians like that. Louie was a genuine success.

He had them right from the first line! Funny man, poking fun at his weight in such an endearing way. I still think we lost him too soon.

This guy was one of the nicest on the planet. He will be missed.

Louie is a treasure. He is the 10th out of 11 children. I think his whole life has been a giant standup set in which chairs and cameras were occasionally placed in front of him.

@colinstanhouse6663

3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree whole heartedly

@DylansPen

3 жыл бұрын

He'd say he ate the other 10.

@laz0rama

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great way to put it.

His cartoon show back in the 90's was a great show. Always had us kids laughing.

@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah that's right that's who he is I was trying to figure it out Geez I hope I'm not having a early stage of senior moments

@bendoinamsao6335

3 жыл бұрын

1:55 Four worded joke that cracked me up..."Broad jump, killed her". Carson probably made Louie Anderson's career by asking him to come back out and take a bow. Carson made a lot of comedians's careers.

@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364

3 жыл бұрын

@@bendoinamsao6335 Gosh I really appreciated your comment because you are spot-on! Even though Johnny is deceased people need to understand that he has given a lot of celebrities the open door for fame... I'm sure they all have personally giving him that recognition but I would sure love to know or wonder if there is a video out there of all the people out there that he has touched and made famous! I betcha, its quite a few! Okay take care and have a great day!

@jordanjenkins1671

3 жыл бұрын

The cartoon series was a few years before my time, but my dad had recorded the Christmas episode on tape and in my household it was considered a Christmas classic.

@croplaya

3 жыл бұрын

I LOVED that cartoon!! The dad was hilarious

Losing Louie and John Candy years ago killed me. Two brilliant wonderful sweet people.

R.I.P. Louie. The best comedy is when you can laugh at yourself. That's why there is so little today.

I can't believe Louie passed away today. I discovered this about two years ago and I still laugh out loud. This was brilliant!! Louie Anderson was one of my favorites, RIP Louie

@raysravens52

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder if being a comedian makes you not want to let people know how sick you are cause hearing that him and Norm both had been sick for a while was surprising.

@Milesco

2 жыл бұрын

@@raysravens52 It may seem that way, but I think it's just a matter of privacy. It's quite common for people -- celebrities and "normal" people alike -- not to want everyone to know their personal business, including (perhaps especially) what kind of health problems they have. David Bowie also died "suddenly" (in the sense that almost no one knew of his cancer until he died). And of course Bowie was a musician, not a comedian, so I think it's just a privacy issue, not a "comedian" issue.

@nozadr3179

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry for sweating but if I don't I will explode....... I literally died,😆😆😆😆

@scribe570

2 жыл бұрын

@@raysravens52 It's harder to get laughs if people know you are sick. Not saying anything sure beats telling the world and then you don't perform after that. Or you just wonder if the response is just pity.

@oggrease7720

Жыл бұрын

What ??? His dead wtf dam he was good :(

"when I go camping the bears put their food up in the trees" LOL

@markmainzer2158

3 жыл бұрын

Sam Pelletier best line of the whole routine!

@maggs131

3 жыл бұрын

I died when he said that 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Milesco

3 жыл бұрын

Also the first one: "I can't stay long because I'm in between meals, so bear with me."

@eliasmartinez3127

3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao!!

I love hearing Johnny's cackle in the background. 🥰🥰🥰

I miss that guy, he was another voice of my childhood in the 90s. All my heroes are dying. :(

Louie is one of the comedic G.O.A.T.’s of all time in my opinion... and also underrated.

@tomlynch3760

3 жыл бұрын

I saw him in Las Vegas about five years ago and he was non stop laughs for two hours. Very underrated comic of our time.

Johnny Carson - ALWAYS generous to his fellow comedians. He was always rooting for them to "knock it out of the park"

@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt

4 жыл бұрын

1. Carson wasn't a 'fellow' comedian... he was a talk show host. 2. Carson was a massive, collossal, world class ay whole away from his show. He didn't give a shyt about 'rooting for' anyone. He was incredibly dismissive and rude to his comedian guests if they weren't in his inner circle of acceptabilty

@coldwinter5710

4 жыл бұрын

@@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt I have to respectfully disagree. He absolutely was a comedian. And when he wasn't on the show, he liked his privacy. Like many in show business, when he was "off" he wanted to stay "off" and sometimes people would not respect that. I think it's fair to say, just about everyone on occasion, would be guilty of being a annoyed & angry about that, if that happened to them on a regular basis. Regular people have NO IDEA what that is really like. Some stars, obviously, handle it better than others.

@joeygonzo

4 жыл бұрын

@@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt Rosie, Steve Martin, Ellen, Louie, Steven Wright, disagree

@TasteMyStinkholeAndLikeIt

4 жыл бұрын

@@joeygonzo They disagree about what... that Carson was an abusive alcoholic married 4x, had kids he disowned and disavowed, among other things. When people are scumbags in their private life, they shouldn't be obscenely rewarded in their public life. Plenty of other public figures took a fall because of their private life... Michael Vick and his dog fighting ring, whers the losing dogs were drowned or strangled to death. People that are despicable ayholes need to pay a price. Unfortunately this stupid bastard got away with his vile behavior. Aywhole should have been relegated to a janitorial job and stayed single.

@rscully5

4 жыл бұрын

@richard oconnor You do not know what you are talking about Johnny Carson was NOT a comedian and a really evil person who ruined a lot of career.

“Broad jump? Killed her.”

I have watched this so many times. Louie Anderson, you were so funny. Thank you for all the laughter. May you rest in Eternal Peace.

RIP Louie. 4 Decades is nothing to sneeze at for someone who can literally do his whole show on one joke about himself and keep it funny the whole time.

@luka1501

2 жыл бұрын

RIP

@everythingisIAM

2 жыл бұрын

He WAS funny the whole time, I rewatched a show he did in 1988, i LOL still! Such a talented soul, loved him.

@AJ-jy6lb

2 жыл бұрын

Louie was SO fat! HOW FAT WAS HE?! When Louie entered a room full of people, no one else could leave because of the gravitational pull :o) R.I.P Louie

@Forevertrue

2 жыл бұрын

@@everythingisIAM Me too. He was no Richard Pryor Thank God.

@johnfroelich8554

2 жыл бұрын

Rodney dangerfield

When Johnny Carson calls you out, you know you have made it!

This is sooo funny. He nailed the timing on every joke. Well done Louis

You can't imitate the joy in his face as he got called out to take a second bow and saw Johnny wanted to shake his hand. Like a Little Leaguer watching his home run. He knew he nailed it.

Rest In Peace Louie. You were one of the greatest. The world is smiling less now that you are not here.

We saw Louie perform in San Diego at the Comedy Club the weekend before this appearance on the Tonight Show. We made a point to stay up and watch him because he was excellent and we just knew he would be a success.

@TempeSoldier123

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, San Diego in the 80’s? That’s so cool. What do you remember most about that time?

@madmikemadmike2175

4 жыл бұрын

@@TempeSoldier123 how cheap it was to live and overall pleasant to live in unlike today.

He got the seal of approval from Carson. One of the greatest gifts, making others laugh. R.I.P.

Saw Louie in Vegas....he had us all laughing so hard tears were flooding the theatre....like John Candy a true talent

I saw Louie live on March 24, 2017 (his birthday and mine!) and it was such a great show. The whole audience laughed the entire time and it was family friendly.

@loetzcollector466

2 жыл бұрын

Great story! Thank you very much for sharing.

There has never been a talk show host like Johnny Carson.He had a fantastic sense of humor and he was a wonderful interviewer. He was always respectful and allowed people to talk without interrupting. So many celebrities sat in that chair near his desk. There will never be another you, Johnny Carson.

@rowdyrx6109

3 жыл бұрын

Linalinda when late night was worth staying up for

@TheGleeballs

3 жыл бұрын

Never!

@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364

3 жыл бұрын

That was a beautiful comment

@catbird-dq7ri

3 жыл бұрын

He was also great with ordinary people who were not stars: spelling bee winners, bird call contestants, teachers. He had a way of making them feel at ease and be themselves.

@lovellrodriguez8567

3 жыл бұрын

Todays late nite show looks like kindergarden show they all boring

Rest in peace, sir. Minnesota will miss you!

RIP Louie. We're missing you already. Minnesota will never be the same...

Genuinely funny, humble man throughout his career. RIP Louie, thank you for what you gave us.

@MoreBud-Angel

2 жыл бұрын

Lol okay

Hearing Johnny in the background laughing his ass off is priceless

@paulimhoff3946

2 жыл бұрын

2:18 I think he almost pisses himself.

First time I stumbled on Louies stand up, and I wish I had been able to enjoy him before he passed. Such genuineness too him RIP

It wasn't until I started doing stand up that I appreciated a lot of these guys, Louie Anderson was one of them. Rest in peace, big guy.

Rest in power Louie. And thank you for the laughs!! ❤️🙏🏾🕊

If this was heaven, Johnny Carson would be welcoming Louie Anderson back to make us laugh and to make us cry tears of joy. Rest In Peace, legends.

@grego5284

2 жыл бұрын

RIP Louie 🙏

What a moment for Louie that was. I always loved his bit about his older brother scaring him with stories of a monster in the pond near their house, which he said bothered him until "I got a little older. And a little wiser. And a little brother." Love it. What a talent. He'll be sorely, sorely missed.

@scribe570

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great line, and what a compact way to comment on human nature.

This was great! I grew up watching 'Life with Louie' on Saturday mornings, so hearing of his passing hit me in a way that was unexpected. Of course, it also gave me a reason to revisit some of Louie's hilarious stand-up routines, as well. RIP, Mr. Anderson, and thanks for the laughs.

True comedy never dies, it ages like a fine wine.

@Roar_Restored

4 жыл бұрын

Or in his case he ages into a female.

@SolaceEasy

4 жыл бұрын

Fat jokes - fine wine?

@Forevertrue

4 жыл бұрын

Louie is a good example I saw one of his shows list year and he is still funny. (2019) He did not use the "F" word once or insult or humiliate anyone. He must not be a democrat. He was just funny.

crowd was HOWLING in the first half....

@Dana-wq5tp

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, he kind of tapered off in the 2nd half of the routine but overall, very well done.

Love Johnny’s laugh! 😂

Remember seeing this show when it aired. My uncle was a real funny guy who was highly critical of the comedians on The Tonight Show. Never heard him laugh hard at anyone except Louie. RIP, Louie.

Every comedian who made their first appearance on The Tonight Show and got a thumbs up from Johnny has said it was one of the major highlights of their career. The Great Carsoni 💓

Absolutely perfect opening line. Had them right out of the gate. Never looked back.

RIP louie Anderson✝️🛐🙏🏽😔

Love hearing Johnny's cackle in the background, especially when it's a young hopeful comedian out there.

I heard an interview with Louie he said that day he was going to be on the Carson show he received a call from AM/PM Minimart where he had applied for a job they offered him the job and he said he couldn’t take it because he was going to be on the Tonight Show that night the guy on the other end of the phone laughed at him and Louie said really watch tonight .....it’s cool to see how fast life can change sometimes.

@Dr.White_PHD

3 жыл бұрын

He called and said what?

@zyrrhos

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dr.White_PHD Offered him the job.

@Dr.White_PHD

2 жыл бұрын

Ya that’s interesting. I wonder how much harder now days it would be to actually accomplish something like that. Now days you have to go through an agent, many staff, to do something like that. Thanks for that info buddy, again, very interesting. God bless you my friend.

I've seen Louie several times in Vegas at the Excalibur. He just picks on the audience and ad libs the whole thing and it is hilarious. The man is very talented. We always have a wonderful time. The last time he had warm baked cookies delivered to all the audience.

@lauramalek3128

2 жыл бұрын

Because he's from MINNESOOOOOTA, and if you can't bring a "hot dish" for everyone, cookies comes close! (Family tree roots in MN here💕)

Its refreshing to watch entertainment as entertainment and not something else.

my dad and i saw this we always watched Carson to see the best comedians and saw this it such a classic clip ….. i did cry when i heard he passed…. he always made me smile or laugh…. RIP

Rest in Peace Louie. Thank you for a lifetime of laughter. The world needs good comedians and losing you, Bob, Norm and so many others is truly sad. Ty Johnny Carson channel!