Emmy-award winning comedian Louie Anderson will be in Albert Lea in less than a month for a stand-up comedy show at the American Legion Leo Carey Post 56.

Anderson, a Minnesota native, is slated to perform at the American Legion club at 7 p.m. May 1 with comedian Scott Hansen.

It is one of four shows the duo is making in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Hansen, the founder of the Toys for Troops comedy shows, has been in the Albert Lea area on a handful of occasions recently to perform benefits for various organizations.

Hansen said he and Anderson have been doing shows together for the past 30 years and have a great time traveling together.

“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime show with Louis,” he said. “When we get on stage together, we almost challenge each other.”

Anderson, a former “Family Feud” host and the creator and producer of the Saturday morning animated series “Life with Louie,” made his debut on national television in 1984 on “The Tonight Show.”

Since, he has guest-starred in a series of TV sitcoms and dramas, including “Grace Under Fire,” “Touched by an Angel” and “Chicago Hope,” among others.

He has also had parts in “Coming to America” and “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.”

His series “Life with Louie” won him two Emmy Awards, along with other awards.

In addition to comedy and acting, Anderson also has written several best-selling books.

“All the shows with Louie have sold out very quickly,” Hansen said, noting that Anderson treats his fans well.

Hansen, a five-time winner of the Minnesota Comedian of the Year award, has made TV appearances on HBO, Showtime, E! and A&E.

He has also written comedy material that has been performed on the “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and the “Late Show with David Letterman.”

Tickets to the show are $30 for general admission or $40 for VIP tickets. VIP tickets include a meet-and-greet with Anderson, including a time to get photos and autographs.

Tickets, please
What: Comedians Louie Anderson and Scott Hansen
When: 7 p.m. May 1
Where: American Legion Leo Carey Post 56, 142 N. Broadway, Albert Lea
Cost: $30 general admission, $40 VIP gold circle members
Contact: Call 507-373-7993 or go online to www.brownpapertickets.com.