Josh as Geoff
It was this week three years ago that Josh Robert Thompson became of the voice of Late Late Show sidekick Geoff Peterson. In the earliest days, after Geoff was built by the Mythbusters Grant Imahara, the robot skeleton’s voice was pre-recorded by Craig, with a Dalek-style electronic sound. Then, Josh improved on the concept by creating a pre-recorded voice based loosely on Star Trek’s George Takei, cartoon icon Snagglepuss and other influences. And after a while, it became apparent that having the sidekick able to respond in the moment would be more funny and more effective, Josh was brought in full-time. On Saturday, Josh tweeted his thanks:

Today is my 3 year anniversary as the voice and operator of @GeoffTheRobot. Thanks @CraigyFerg @grantimahara @michaelnaidus & all of YOU!

Looking Skyward
The other day, Craig re-tweeted a time-lapse photo from Canadian astronomy writer and broadcaster Andrew Fazekas, showing the International Space Station passing over Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain in the UK.

RT @astroengine Stunning! RT @thenightskyguy: Tonight: Space Station Passes over Stonehenge and under the Moon. Wow! http://fb.me/1JlLloYqk .

Efron on Indies


Upcoming Late Late Show guest Zac Efron tells the Huffington Post about his preference for working in Independent films, rather than in the studio system. It sounds like he and Craig will get along just fine!



Quindlen Talks Books
Upcoming LLS guest Anna Quindlen recently did a question-and-answer session with the New York Times, where she discussed her favorite books, authors and her favorite character from literature.

Craig’s Revenge
After the audience turned on him, Craig decided to put Late Late Show Producer Michael Naidus on camera for a moment, which received even more applause.

Video courtesy: TLLSCraigFerguson

Tonight’s Guests
Wednesday on the Late Late Show, Craig’s guests are actor Rainn Wilson and actress Karen Gillan. On Thursday, Craig welcomes actor Zac Efron and author Anna Quindlen.

Brosnan and Son

Actor Pierce Brosnan tells the UK’s Independent newspaper that he’d like to have his son Sean, 29, portray the younger version of his character in Last Man Out, the film based on Stuart Neville‘s Ghosts of Belfast (or The Twelve in Europe) and being developed for the big screen by Craig Ferguson and LLS writer Ted Mulkerin. Casting is believed to be underway with filming planned for later this year.

Keke Chills with Craig
The website Nickutopia.com enjoyed Craig’s conversation with actress Keke Palmer last week, when she talked about playing Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas in the upcoming VH1 biopic Crazy, Sexy, Cool.

Wilson in Oklahoma


Upcoming Late Late Show guest Rainn Wilson recently spoke at Oklahoma State University about his search for faith and happiness, reports the Tulsa World newspaper.



Gillan’s New Film
The Herald Scotland newspaper reports that upcoming LLS guest Karen Gillan’s new film Not Another Happy Ending will close this year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Lynn and Mark Talk History
The folks at Brain Food TV interviewed Craig’s sister Lynn Ferguson and her husband Mark Tweddle about their video project This Day Today, and why they decided to take on history with a humorous twist:

Video courtesy: takepart

Tonight’s Guests
Tuesday on the Late Late Show, Craig’s guests are actor Kevin Bacon and actress Rebecca Hall. On Wednesday, watch for actor Rainn Wilson and actress Karen Gillan.

Craig to Appear on Katie’s Show:
Craig Ferguson will be appearing Katie Couric‘s daytime talk show sometime soon. The RSA’s sharp-eyed @marc_ca noticed that Craig is on the list of guests scheduled to be taped for her show on Friday, April 26th. Couric often tapes several episodes ahead, and her website has not yet listed when Craig will appear, but we’ll be sure to pass it along as a DVR alert as soon as we see a confirmed date.

Sunburn Sidelines Osbourne
Actress Kelly Osbourne, who was due to be a guest on the Late Late Show last week, tweeted a photo of what must have been her reason for backing out: She was badly sunburned. Let’s hope she’ll have an opportunity to appear on the show again soon after soaking in a bath of aloe vera lotion for a while.

It’s Bacon!


Future Late Late Show guest Kevin Bacon tells The Huffington Post about his new show The Following, his 25-year marriage to Kyra Sedgwick, his music and more.


Hall’s University Decision
As upcoming LLS guest Rebecca Hall tells ContactMusic.com, she left University a year early to pursue acting, and has not regretted her decision.

Craig Talks With Wossy
Back in 1991 when he was appearing in the London’s West End as Brad Majors the all-American boy in a production of The Rocky Horror Show, Craig appeared on a talk show with host Jonathan Ross. Thanks to the RSA’s @pinkbirdie48840 and @JSYBen for the heads up. Enjoy the early 90s hairstyles and Craig’s much more noticable Scottish accent:

Video courtesy: palimpsest2011

Tonight’s Guests
Monday on the Late Late Show, Craig chats with actress Kat Dennings and author Philip Kerr. On Tuesday, Craig welcomes actor Kevin Bacon and actress Rebecca Hall.

Experiencing the Show
A writer for the Australian website themusic.com.au recently posted an account of a visit to see the Late Late Show at CBS Television City. Although the article takes what appears to be a jaundiced look at the making of a television show behind the scenes, by the end of the piece, the writer admits to having a good time.

Ignorance is Bliss


Craig recently talked to Bloomberg Business Magazine about the value of bringing a little bit of ignorance to a conversation and to the show.


Friars to Honor Rickles
The Friar’s Club says it plans to honor legendary comedian and frequent LLS guest Don Rickles with its lifetime achievement award, reports the Wall Street Journal.

Craig on the View
In the fall of 2012, Craig appeared on The View, just after the first presidential debate.

Video courtesy: onechirimine

This Week’s Guests

It’s another week of all-new episodes of the Late Late Show, beginning Monday with actress Kat Dennings and author Philip Kerr. On Tuesday, Craig chats with actor Kevin Bacon and actress Rebecca Hall. On Wednesday, watch for actor Rainn Wilson. Actor Zac Efron and author Anna Quindlen are in the studio on Thursday. And on Friday, Craig welcomes actress Robin Wright and comedian Andy Dick.

Craig Tweets
Craig Ferguson took a long Twitter break a couple of months ago but lately has been tweeting more frequently. A couple of weeks ago, he spotted a familiar face:

Today I’m wearing my glasses that make me look a little like @gregproops. I driving on Fairfax & I SEE HIM !

He followed up with a tweet directly to the comedian:

Hey @GregProops there was guy on Fairfax today outside the post office who looked really like you. You should litigate. #doppelgänger

Craig later added:

I think the guy I saw outside the post office today actually was @GregProops. #thestarstheyrejustlikeus #theygotothepostoffice

And Proops eventually did see Craig’s tweets and responded:

@CraigyFerg I think the guy I saw outside the post office today actually was @GregProops. It was me and yes I bought stamps.

Thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb for spotting the reply.

We mentioned last week that actress Betty White let it slip in a newspaper interview that Craig will be appearing on her TV Land sitcom Hot in Cleveland. Craig confirmed the guest gig with a tweet and a photo:

Doing a little extra work here this week. I’m still in love with Betty White. pic.twitter.com/SnRPiSz0ge

Last weekend, Craig retweeted a funny photo from a fan and joked about it:

RT @Richpo64 @CraigyFerg pic.twitter.com/Chz74OqHXq How odd. This is what I was thinking.

He also acknowledged the comedy award he’ll receive in June in Canada:

RT @BanffMedia Craig Ferguson to Receive the Sir Peter Ustinov Comedy Award at BANFF http://bit.ly/158X3lf . Thanks Canadians. #theyresocute

Craig also drew attention to the recent Los Angeles Times article about his boss:

A lovely article about my dear friend and mentor http://touch.latimes.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-75350681/ …

More Than Tweets
When Craig isn’t tweeting, he’s quietly helping out with some of his favorite charitable causes. Last week, he visited the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. A Twitter user named @CullenDoug thanked him for being there:

@CraigyFerg Thanks for visiting CHLA today. You put smiles on my family’s faces #latelateshow

Thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb for spotting the tweet.

April Birthdays

Saturday, April 20th is the birthday of jazz/salsa musician Tito Puente, actor George Takei, actress Jessica Lange and actress Carmen Electra. Sunday, April 21st is the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, actor Tony Danza, actress Andie MacDowell and Broadway actress Patti LuPone. Here is LuPone singing “Don’t Cry For Me, Argentina,” from the musical Evita, for which she won the Tony Award as best actress in 1979.

Video courtesy: westlinngirl

Lassally Lasts

The Los Angeles Times recently featured a detailed article about Late Late Show Executive Producer Peter Lassally, who talked about his long history in late-night television, including a wonderful moment when Craig Ferguson presented him with an unexpected gift. Thanks to the RSA’s @MissGraoully and others for bringing it to our attention.


High Praise
Comedian and impressionist Frank Caliendo, known for his spot-on send-ups of football commentator John Madden, former President George W. Bush and many more, recently tweeted some words of support to the voice of Craig’s robot skeleton sidekick Geoff Peterson, actor Josh Robert Thompson:

This fella – @joshrthompson does some killer impressions and character stuff. Check him out. #FoundOutAboutHimFromALegoGame

Josh responded:

@FrankCaliendo wow! Thanks, Frank. That means a LOT coming from you. #legend

Recognition from a peer is a wonderful thing, and in this instance, well-deserved.

Macdonald on Ferguson

Actor and comedian Norm Macdonald talks about Craig among the other late-night hosts in his new podcast (vodcast). His comments about Craig and about Geoff Peterson come a little bit past the 9 minute mark as part of a conversation about the personalities of late-night comedy and possible replacements for David Letterman. Thanks to the RSA’s Dylan for the link!

Arthur’s Show
It appears French comedian Jacques “Arthur” Essebag‘s talk show, which looks remarkably like the Late Late Show, will be returning to French television soon. Here is the article in French from Public.fr, and Google’s clunky translation. Thanks to

Craig on Keith
Four years ago, Craig appeared on Keith Olbermann‘s show on MSNBC, talking about President Barack Obama‘s appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. It was the first time a sitting president appeared on a late-night show.

Video courtesy: Fergufool

Tonight’s Guests

Friday on the Late Late Show, Craig welcomes actor Harrison Ford and TV personality Ariel Tweto.