
Louie Anderson and Bob Discuss the Therapeutic Nature of Comedy and How Louie Channeled His Mom for His Role in “Baskets”
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05/31/21 • 78 min
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Actor, comedian, and former TV mother of Zach Galifianakis, Louie Anderson sits down with Bob for a hilarious and insightful conversation about comedy's therapeutic nature. The two discuss their relationships with their parents, the Comedy Boom of the 80s, and Louie reveals his childhood dream of becoming president.
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Actor, comedian, and former TV mother of Zach Galifianakis, Louie Anderson sits down with Bob for a hilarious and insightful conversation about comedy's therapeutic nature. The two discuss their relationships with their parents, the Comedy Boom of the 80s, and Louie reveals his childhood dream of becoming president.
- I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/bob
- Go to AdamandEve.com and enter offer code SAGET at checkout to get 10 tantalizing FREE gifts!
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