Snake Mug Disaster
Perhaps it was inevitable. In the frenetic world of The Late Late Show studio where interns in horse costumes roam free, makeup and hair stylists dance and guests appear on roller skates, how long could a ceramic mug last? After nearly five years of service, Craig Ferguson‘s mug from the Albuquerque Rattlesnake Museum, a gift from guest Mary McCormack, is no more, after being bumped from Geoff Peterson‘s podium on Wednesday night’s show by the robot skeleton’s remote-controlled, flailing left arm. As the RSA’s @bgrhubarb has researched, there are stand-in mugs that have appeared from time to time on the show, so the snake mug tradition may continue. The original had naughty bits drawn on the bottom (covered by a “censored” sign) and a gold tooth after it was chipped. The newer models available in the CBS gift shop are slightly different and a bit smaller. Stay tuned for more from Craig about the future of snake cups on the show. In the episode when Mary brought the mug for Craig, he ceremoniously destroyed his previous mug.

Leno Departs
Thursday night marks the final episode of The Tonight Show to be hosted by Jay Leno. The Los Angeles Times reports on his departure, the show’s return to New York and the comic’s future.

Thursday Night Football

CBS has been awarded a contract to carry eight Thursday night NFL football games in the fall, which could push The Late Late Show even later on those nights, due to the unpredictable length of games. We’ll keep you posted on nights when the show could be delayed.


Not Tom Cruise
In this opening segment from a few years ago, a dude in the audience who looks remarkably like Tom Cruise catches Craig’s attention. He’s just a bit too tall.

Video courtesy: craigfergusonmaniac

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