Louie Anderson’s late mom is never very far from the comedian’s mind.

This combination photo shows comedians, from left, Awkwafina, Jim Gaffigan, David Spade, Jo Koy and Kristen Schaal who participate in the documentary about moms and their comedian children, “Call Your Mother,” airing on Comedy Central on Mother’s Day. (AP Photo) THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

As Reported by NEW YORK (AP) — Louie Anderson’s late mom is never very far from the comedian’s mind.

He often references her in his stand-up, writes books with her in mind and even won an Emmy for “Baskets” playing a character in full drag inspired by his real mom.

“I’m trying to pay her back every day for saving me and providing me with a sense of humor that clicks with the rest of the country,” he says. “I’ve been able to stay relevant for 42 years — it’s really her.”

So Anderson was a natural choice to be featured in the touching documentary about moms and their comedian children called “ Call Your Mother, ” which airs on Comedy Central on Sunday, Mother’s Day.

Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, “Call Your Mother” has interviews with dozens of comedians, including Awkwafina, Jim Gaffigan, Jimmy Carr, Jo Koy, Bobby Lee, Kristen Schaal, David Spade and Roy Wood Jr.