Louie Anderson's Incredible First Appearance | Carson Tonight Show

Louie is the greatest

Loved his Miata joke.

Fat comedians die young

1984 ... and still watching 😁

sad that that extra weight wasn’t any help to his health. very funny guy .

Funny, clean humor 😂.

Very funny man, looks a little like the great John Candy.

Man, I forgot what wanting more of something felt like.

Living a life 'against nature' is a bit more than just a 'little different.'

Why shouldn't we have super fat (which also means heavy) people sit on specific furniture? It seems kinda rude if people 'of such' would choose to sit on fragile furniture - like wicker!

My spouse and I saw Louis up in Toronto back in 1986. Coming out of the ladies' room, I saw my husband and Louis chatting.
Turned into quite a conversation session. A true and perfect gentleman. Even kissed my hand! He's very missed.

Legend😂

I loved the Louie Anderson cartoon. Some of the jokes he also used in the cartoons. Great guy.

Not even that fat by today’s standards. Now 40 years later I could go to the mall and find a couple dozen people fatter in an hour

He's in Coming to America bc the producer said they needed at least 1 white actor lol. So Eddie Murphy said he liked Louie Anderson.

He has a jack benny delivery

Are you on Dope? was a great line, as only he could deliver.

Johnny laughing hysterically in the background.

You just got made.

His cartoon show was a classic!!!

I saw it and was thinking this guy is digging until I knew he won over the audience, McDonalds--snack--the numbers just changed!

Of all of the first appearances on this show, other than possibly Roseanne, this is the best. I remember watching this as a kid and laughing hysterically. Hearing Carson even lose it when Louie says he might explode is a highlight.

that's young tim dillon

One of his last roles was the trophy store owner on Young Sheldon,very cleaver,and funny.
So instead of me ruining it with a crappy description,look up the scene, it's well worth the watch.

Perfect 10/10 performance!

Hilarious 😅

You can hear Carson dying laughing in the background from first joke in😅

He became better as he aged, a true comedic genius.

Louie had the best smile!

He always had an older man look. RIP

Glad he got to do Coming 2 America sequel before he died.

I miss him he was so good

“Broad jump? Killed her” lmfaoo

Absolutely crushed it! Well done Louie! Keep God in stitches!👍

Louie was the ultimate crusher as far as the standup debut. Just killed. Roseanne was close 2nd. Drew Carey and Eddie Murphy after

very funny!

Can’t even watch the late night clowns on now.. Not one ever thought of maybe trying it the way Carson did.. But then again you gotta have talent first. Carnac says….

It was so obvious that Louie Anderson was a true sweetheart!

Fat acceptance, circa 1980.

I wonder at the time how would saying "DAMN" would be on air? hm

THIS IS SOOOO GOOD!!!!

2024 fat jokes are boring...really

why did this guy marry twice and get divorced in the same year?

Nothing funnier than fat guy self depreciating humor

Another reminder what total garbage late night tv has become

I speak English not a native and I can hardly some of the stuff so I find it amusing when I hear people laugh 😂😂😂😂

"If I don't sweat, I'll explode." To hear Johnny's definitive cackle in the background.