Louie Anderson (born March 24, 1953) is an American stand-up comedian. Louie has also created the cartoon series Life with Louie, has authored three books and was the third host of the game show Family Feud from 1999-2002. is the 83rd day of the year (84th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Richard Pryor hits the money line A stand-up comedian or stand-up comic is someone that performs in comedy clubs, usually reciting a fast paced succession of amusing stories, short jokes and one-liners, typically called a monologue. ... Life with Louie is a TV-series based on stand up material of Louie Anderson and his stories of being a kid growing up in Wisconsin with several brothers and sisters. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the year. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

Early life

Louie Anderson was one of eleven children and was raised on the east side of Saint Paul, Minnesota. He feels that his first audience was his family and many of his early experiences are the cornerstone of his comedy act. His material involves his relationship with his mother and father; and many life experiences. For an overview of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, see Minneapolis-Saint Paul. ...

Comedy career

In 1981, while working as a counselor for troubled children, Louie won a first-place trophy at the Midwest Comedy Competition, hosted by Henny Youngman. After the competition, Youngman hired Louie as a writer, and Louie contends that this experience was helpful in crafting his comedy routines. He made his television debut on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1984. Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For other persons named John Carson, see John Carson (disambiguation). ... Year 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar). ...

He is number 92 on Comedy Central's list of the 100 greatest standups of all time. Louie was also in the movie Coming to America. Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel in the United States. ... For the reality television series starring Victoria Beckham, see Victoria Beckham: Coming to America. ...

Television

In 1986, Anderson was cast as Larry Appleton alongside Bronson Pinchot on the pilot episode of Perfect Strangers for ABC. The show was ultimately picked up but Anderson was replaced by Mark Linn-Baker for the role of Appleton, as the producers didn't think the chemistry between Anderson and Pinchot was quite right. The show lasted for seven seasons on ABC. Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Bronson Pinchot (right) as Balki with Mark Linn-Baker as Larry on Perfect Strangers. ... The title Perfect Strangers has been used by many artists over the years. ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) operates television and radio networks in the United States and is also shown on basic cable in Canada. ... Mark Linn-Baker (left) as Larry with Bronson Pinchot (right) as Balki on Perfect Strangers. ...

Anderson created and produced a Saturday morning series for FOX called Life with Louie in 1995. The series was based on the childhood of Louie Anderson, growing up with 10 siblings, a sweet-hearted mother and a loud, war crazed father. It also detailed how he was picked on when he was younger due to his weight, and how he used comedy as a way to deal with the teasing. The show was a 3-year hit on FOX. This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Life with Louie is a TV-series based on stand up material of Louie Anderson and his stories of being a kid growing up in Wisconsin with several brothers and sisters. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 1996, he tried once again to be part of a television sitcom when he created and starred in The Louie Show for CBS. The show had Anderson playing a psychotherapist living in Duluth, Minnesota. The show only lasted six episodes before it was canceled. Anderson later said how he was dissatisfied and disappointed with the series, claiming that CBS changed it so much that by the end it wasn't even his show anymore. Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... CBS Broadcasting, Inc. ...

Louie Anderson, in 1999, landed the role as host of the new version of Family Feud. He beat out popular country singer Dolly Parton for the role. Anderson asked former Feud host Richard Dawson to come on the premiere show to give him his blessing, but Dawson declined. The new Feud had a new set with a techno-style party theme song and although there were some minor rule changes, gameplay was about the same as it always had been on the show. Anderson started off with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, but soon looked bored and disinterested with the program, famously mocked in a Mad TV skit. This article is about the year. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is a Grammy-winning and Academy Award-nominated American country singer, songwriter, composer, author, actress and philanthropist. ... Richard Dawson, a panelist on Match Game, seen here in 1977 during the infamous School Riot episode. ...

Anderson was let go from the show in 2002 and was replaced with former Home Improvement star Richard Karn. Somewhat bitter over losing the job, Anderson claimed, on a Game Show Network special, that the show wouldn't last more than one season without him. The show is still on the air as of 2007, although Richard Karn was replaced by John O'Hurley in 2006 after four seasons. Home Improvement (aka The Tim Allen Show) is an American television sitcom starring actor/comedian Tim Allen, which ran from 1991 to 1999. ... Richard Karn, former host of Family Feud Richard Karn Wilson (Born February 17, 1956, in Seattle, Washington) is an American television actor. ... 2007 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... John Gerald OHurley (born October 9, 1954, in Kittery, Maine) is an American actor best known for his recurring role as J. Peterman on Seinfeld. ...

Anderson was known for two things while on the Feud. He upped the prize money to $20,000, after shows like Jeopardy! and Who Wants to be a Millionaire came along, and the move helped the ratings considerably. He also put together a special 9/11 tournament between the New York Fire Department and the New York Police Department, with Anderson putting up $75,000 of his own funds toward both organizations in helping the recovery of the September 11, 2001 disaster. Jeopardy! is an international television quiz game show, originally devised by Merv Griffin. ... Logo from the UK version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is a television game show which offers very large cash prizes for correctly answering successive multiple-choice questions. ... The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) has the responsibility of protecting the New York Citys five boroughs from fires and fire hazards, as well as preventing disasters like The Station nightclub fire in nearby Rhode Island, and the trampling deaths at an overcrowded building in Chicago. ... The New York City Police Department (NYPD) , the largest police department in the United States, has primary responsibility for law enforcement and investigation within the five boroughs of New York City. ... The World Trade Center on fire The September 11, 2001 attacks were a series of coordinated terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. ...

Recent activities

Anderson now has a regularly scheduled performance in Las Vegas at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino. Each of the last three New Years Eve's Anderson has starred in a comedy show in Minneapolis, with business acquaintance Scott Hanson. The Excalibur Hotel and Casino hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, in the United States. ... This article is about the city in Minnesota. ...

He has had a gap in his teeth ever since birth. When asked if he has tried to get it out he says, "My gap is my trademark; without my gap, I am just an annoying game show host." Diastema is a gap or space between two teeth. ...

Louie has starred in his own comedy specials on HBO and Showtime and is frequently on late night talk shows. He has made appearances on network TV in Scrubs, Grace Under Fire, Touched by an Angel and Chicago Hope. Louie recently guest starred on the Adult Swim cameo-filled show Tom Goes to the Mayor. Scrubs is an Emmy- and Peabody Award-winning American situation comedy/dramedy that premiered on October 2, 2001 on NBC. It was created by Bill Lawrence, who also co-created Spin City. ... Grace Under Fire was a television series which ran on ABC from 1993 to 1998. ... This section contains a list of trivia items. ... Chicago Hope was a popular CBS drama series created by David E. Kelley that ran from September 18, 1994 to May 4, 2000. ... Adult Swim, sometimes rendered [adult swim] based on its logo, is the name for an adult-oriented television programming network. ... Peter Jackson in The Fellowship of the Ring (top), The Two Towers (middle) and The Return of the King (bottom). ... Tom Goes to the Mayor is an American animated television series on Cartoon Networks Adult Swim. ...

He has worked with numerous charities. Shortly after 9/11, Louie came up with an idea to do a show in New York City for the NYPD and FDNY Widows Fund. He is also the co-founder of the H.E.R.O. organization whose mission is to empower people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless to "attain maximum self-sufficiency." H.E.R.O. works with a variety of local agencies to enroll clients in empowerment training, that will allow them to set goals for themselves and create action plans to accomplish these goals. New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... The New York City Police Department (NYPD) , the largest police department in the United States, has primary responsibility for law enforcement and investigation within the five boroughs of New York City. ... The Fire Department, City of New York (FDNY) has the responsibility of protecting the New York Citys five boroughs from fires and fire hazards, as well as preventing disasters like The Station nightclub fire in nearby Rhode Island, and the trampling deaths at an overcrowded building in Chicago. ...

Anderson played in the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas. He was eliminated on the first day of play, during which he received a 10-minute penalty that the tournament director could impose on people caught using foul language at the poker tables. For further information, see Las Vegas metropolitan area and Las Vegas Strip. ...

Anderson is a frequent guest on the highly rated morning show of Minnesota radio station KQRS and is a close friend of it's host, Tom Barnard. KQRS Billboard KQRS (92. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Blackmail

In 1997, Anderson was blackmailed by a 31-year-old man named Richard John Gordon. Gordon extorted money from Anderson, threatening to reveal to tabloids his claim that Anderson approached him in a casino requesting sexual acts in 1993. [1] For the band, see 1997 (band). ... For other uses, see Blackmail (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Anderson initially paid Gordon US$100,000 between 1997 and 1998, fearing the story would threaten his starring roles in two family-oriented series, but when Gordon's demands increased to US$250,000 in 2000, he informed law enforcement authorities. Gordon was arrested and sentenced to 21 months in prison. Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ...

Bibliography

Anderson has authored the following:

• Dear Dad Letters from an Adult Child A collection of letters to his late father.
• Goodbye Jumbo- Hello Cruel World A self help book for those who struggle with self esteem issues.
• The F Word How to Survive Your Family 49 family survival tips.

External links

• Official site
• Video from ComediansUSA
• Louie Anderson at the Internet Movie Database