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Louie Anderson: 8 Great Moments to Remember the Iconic Comedian By
All the great comedians derive most of their comedy from a strong sense of self-knowledge, and the late Louie Anderson is a great example of this. The veteran comedian, host, and actor’s career experienced some eclectic twists and turns over the years, including a later-in-life foray into prestige TV. But his humble, sly, and sharp comedy about everything, but more often than not about his weight, was a constant throughout the years. Below are a collection of clips that hopefully highlight just what made him so memorable as a comedian and as a human being — one with a keen eye for a punchline, but who rarely punched down. Tonight Show Debut (1984) [embedded content] Related Video Johnny Carson gave so many iconic comedians their start, and Anderson was no exception. This set features a num...
Louie Anderson, Stand-Up Comedian and Emmy-Winning Actor, Dies at 68
Louie Anderson, the stand-up legend and Emmy-winning actor for his role in Baskets, has died at the age of 68. The beloved comic was battling cancer. Born on March 24, 1953, in St. Paul, Minnesota, Anderson’s decades-long stand-up career broke through with his 1984 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Following an appearance in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off in 1986, Anderson had a comedy special that aired on Showtime in 1987 and would appear in Coming to America a year later. In 1995, Anderson would star in the animated series Life with Louie, which was based on his childhood. He would win two Daytime Emmys for his work on the show. The series aired for three seasons from 1995 through 1998. He also created and starred in The Louie Show that aired on CBS in 1996. It was c...
