Courting Craig Ferguson: The Late Late Show Diaries 11-22-05
Published November 25, 2005
Dear Craig,
Oh, dearie dear. There's that blue shirt again. Every time you wear that shirt, your blue eyes sparkle and shine more than any man's should. Might I suggest that you reserve those shirts for when we're out dining? Good. Thank you.
Monologue: The Japanese competitive hamburger eating champion beat the American champ. Eating competitions didn't exist in Scotland. There wasn't enough to eat. You just tried to avoid rickets.
Who comes up with the names for diseases and such? Rickets sounds more like a fence than a medical condition. So does herpes. Actually, herpes sounds more like the name of a clown. Herpes the Clown! Doesn't that sound fun?
The 67 hamburgers downed by the Japanese eater sounds a bit much. I can't even imagine! I could maybe eat two, but anything more is asking for trouble. Seriously, there's a major possibility of something rather explosive if I dare tried.
There was the clever play on words with the breakfast/brunch and dinner bit. "Yule Brinner". Don't even ask. Sometimes you just have to see or hear something for yourself.
"I'm making a curry for Thanksgiving this year. Not turkey, though. Turkey's a dry bird, almost sarcastic." Absolutely the best line for the night!
The Hollywood Madam, Heidi Fleiss (who frightens me for so many inexplicable reasons), is opening a brothel for women. "Her first employee", Nate, joined you on stage. It was a funny bit. Nate talked about how his mom was a "lady of the night", not a hooker. He always aspired to work in the industry, just like mom. However, the interview process was a bit intense. But, it wasn't the first time Nate worked as a play toy for women. According to him, he was on the amateur circuit for years and is finally excited to be in the pros now.
First guest: Jerry O'Connell, from Crossing Jordan and the new Yours, Mine, and Ours. You know what bothers me most about that movie? Other than the fact that it's bound to be a piece of crap, I mean. O'Connell's supposed to be Rene Russo's boss in the flick. At first I thought he was supposed to be her son. The clip that was shown made it look that way, but he's not. He's her boss. I still don't buy it. He still looks too young to be playing someone's boss.
- Courting Craig Ferguson: The Late Late Show Diaries 11-22-05
- Published: November 25, 2005
- Type: Review
- Section: Video
- Filed Under: Video: Comedy, Video: Film and TV Business, Video: Talk Show, Video: Television
- Part of a feature: The Late Late Show
- Writer: Joan Hunt
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Dear Craig I am a 14 year old boy and i like your show it is my favorite. I think it is funny when u say "welcome back my nahty litle donkey`s" it is so funny can u say it more oftenn. PS.thank u for choosing my papper. By Dustin
Joan, I thought of you and this feature today. The L.A. Times Magazine's cover story is on Craig Ferguson. I haven't read it yet. Email me if you want me to save the print copy and/or need help finding a link to it. I'm in L.A. area just for the rest of the month.
Joan, I thought of you and this feature today. The L.A. Times Magazine's cover story is on Craig Ferguson. I haven't read it yet. Email me if you want me to save the print copy and/or need help finding a link to it. I'm in L.A. area just for the rest of the month.
Glad to see someone shares my taste! I'm in New Jersey - the only thing that would improve Craig would be his relocation to NYC. I'm Welsh, and truly believe us Celts (including Scots like Craig) have true sex appeal and passion.
I wished you would have the group Celtic Thunder on your show, they are really great, also I think you are one of the funniest night show host, really enjoy your show.
With respect to the request for Craig to host Celtic Thunder on his show. Who do you think he is, Ed Sullivan? Celtic Thunder is BETTER than the Beatles, and the Beatles MADE Ed Sullivan into the icon he is today.
What makes you think that Craig Ferguson would want to become an icon to future generations, when he could simply remain in the late night horse race as an occasional "show" or "place."
Celtic Thunder is taking American by storm RIGHT NOW, just as the Beatles did in the 1960s, only CELTIC THUNDER IS BETTER. Their US tour has been playing to standing ovations from the East Coast to the West, and they only have two more weeks left, so catch them while you can.
Don't wait for Craig to "discover" them in 20 more years. Besides, he would have to bump some fifth rate rapper or headbanger from his lineup to put Celtic Thunder on his show. He wouldn't want to do that, would he?
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