Greensburg, PA Tickets On Sale Monday, Friday
Tickets for Craig Ferguson‘s October 10th live stand up comedy show in Greensburg, PA go on sale this week.  Tickets will be available first on Monday morning, May 7th at 10am ET for members of the Westmoreland Cultural Trust.  It is the group presenting the show and you can sign up to be a member if you want first shot at tickets.  Unlike some “members only” ticket offers which have large fees to join the group, it appears you can become a member at whatever level you choose.  If you’d rather not be a member, tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, May 11th at 10am ET.  We’ll update the ticket link on our Live Comedy Tour page as soon as they post the ticket sales page.

Marc Maron Podcast
Comedian Marc Maron‘s twice weekly podcasts include interviews with many of the funniest people in television, film and the country’s comedy club stages. This week on Thursday, he’ll post his interview with Craig on his website wtfpod.com.

The Guttenberg Bible
Upcoming Late Late Show guest Steve Guttenberg has published an autobiography called The Guttenberg Bible.  The New York Post has a review, where the iconic 80’s actor talks about the possibility of sequels to some of his biggest films.

Poppy Longstocking

Upcoming LLS guest Poppy Montgomery was recently interviewed by the Associated Press about wrapping up her first season on the CBS drama Unforgettable.  Published in Newsday and other papers, the Australian natural redhead talks about her other big role as a mother, and how she hopes the show has a long run.


Learn To Yodel
It’s hard to believe it’s been more than three years since the musical opening numbers first started appearing on the Late Late Show. Enjoy this performance by Kronos, king of the monkey people:

Video courtesy: RoQu3tO

This Week’s Guests

It’s another week of all-new episodes of the Late Late Show, beginning Monday with actress Poppy Montgomery and actor Steve Guttenberg.  On Tuesday, Craig’s guest is musician Steven Tyler.  Wednesday, watch for actress Jenna Fischer and actor Danny Huston.  Journalist Christiane Amanpour and actress Anna Kendrick are in the studio on Thursday.  And on Friday, Craig welcomes back TV/Radio host Larry King.

Craig is A-Maze-Ing
Craig Ferguson can be a puzzle sometimes.  And in one case, it’s a puzzle you can solved!  Check out the maze cooked up Eric J. Eckert, featuring the image of Craig in the middle.  Thanks to the RSA’s General @Malinky2Stoatir, @cozyhobo and many more for bringing it to our attention.

Excitement for Scotland Shows

More media outlets in the UK are reporting on Craig’s upcoming episodes of the Late Late Show in Scotland, including The Courier, a newspaper from an area north of Edinburgh.


Imagineers Get More Press
The Kilmarnock Standard newspaper has a brief story about the Glasgow-based band The Imagineers, who will be performing the theme song to Craig’s Scotland shows each night during the week. Thanks to the RSA’s @MissGraoully for the the link.

Early May Birthdays

Along with being Cinco de Mayo, Saturday, May 5th is also the birthday of philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, actress Ann B. Davis from The Brady Bunch, country singer Tammy Wynette and Monty Python actor Michael Palin.  Sunday, May 6th is the birthday of actor Rudolph Valentino, actor/director Orson Welles, baseball star Willie Mays and actor George Clooney.   Perhaps Mays’ most famous play was his catch in the 1954 World Series that saved a run and helped the New York Giants on their way to a four-game sweep of the heavily favored Cleveland Indians:

Video courtesy: chawk720

Craig on The Talk
As the RSA’s General @Malinky2Stoatir noticed first, Craig Ferguson will be appearing on the CBS daytime show The Talk on Wednesday, May 9th to promote his upcoming week of Late Late Show in Scotland episodes. He will also be appearing on Chelsea Lately on the E! network on Monday, May 14th. And as we reported in our most recent post, he’ll be on The Price Is Right on Monday the 14th as well. Set those DVRs!


Scotland Ahead
Mild spoilers ahead:  Scotland’s Arbroath Herald newspaper is previewing Craig’s week of episodes from the old country. The article mentions the Declaration of Arbroath, one of the documents upon which the U.S. Declaration of Independence and constitution are based. It also points to the tourism site AngusAhead.com, which features the preview video for the Scotland shows.

Tomorrow’s Bad Seeds
California-based reggae rockers Tomorrows Bad Seeds taped a performance Thursday for a future Late Late Show and tweeted a photo:

#ThrowbackThurdays #throwback #LateLateShow #CraigFurguson @Latelateshowcbs @CraigyFerg http://pic.twitter.com/w76KX9BG

We have not seen them on the schedule yet but will let you know when to watch for them as soon as we get the word.

Snake Guitar
The RSA’s @WavyRanchero spotted an electric bass guitar that might suit Craig. Thanks for posting a great photo! It appears to have been made by Alvin Harrison of Nyack, NY, who is interviewed on musicianyou.com.

Just Plain Cool Video
Twitter regular Neil Patrick Harris recently tweeted a link to the video below, featuring slow-motion video of stuff getting smashed, shot, burned, blown up or otherwise destroyed for fun.  The video was recorded by special high-speed cameras which capture 2500 frames per second instead of the usual 30 frames per second of traditional video.  Watch it in full screen to get the full effect:

Video courtesy: Zululicious

Tonight’s Guests
Friday on the Late Late Show, Craig hangs out with actress Zooey Deschanel and actor Patrick Warburton.

Craig on The Price Is Right
As Craig Ferguson noted on the Late Late Show Wednesday night, he will be making a special appearance on The Price Is Right on Monday, May 14th, to promote his week of shows taped in Scotland. The Price Is Right is hosted by Craig’s show business pal Drew Carey. One of the show’s models, Gwendolyn Osborne, tweeted a picture of Craig on the TPIR set:

@craigyferg on Price May 14th. Tune in! So fun n handsome!! Here we all are @Rachel1Reynolds @AmberLancaster http://pic.twitter.com/gPBpYYjL

Anjelica Smashes Glee
The Huffington Post and the website Hollywire.com caught Anjelica Huston‘s Wednesday night conversation with Craig, in which she jokes about how Smash is better than Glee.

Craig At Paley Live Online?
Although Craig’s appearance at the Paley Center in Los Angeles is sold out, our friend @JoeWatchesTV points out that the Center has offered live streaming of many of its events in the past. We’re working to confirm whether they will be streaming Craig’s appearance on May 10th. If so, we’ll be sure to let you know.


New Brave Stills
BroadwayWorld.com has a brief story with two new images from the upcoming Disney/Pixar film Brave, which debuts June 22nd and features the voice of Craig as Lord MacIntosh.

A Tight Bottom
Craig finds something green for St. Patrick’s Day and goes off on a tangent after hearing a surprising sound:

Video courtesy: RoQu3tO

Tonight’s Guests
Thursday on the Late Late Show, Craig welcomes back the delightful Julie Andrews plus actor Michael Emerson.  On Friday, Craig’s guests are actress Zooey Deschanel and actor Patrick Warburton.

LA Event Sold Out
Craig Ferguson‘s appearance at the Paley Center in Los Angeles on May 10th is now sold out. For the assembled crowd, Craig will be answering questions and showing a preview of his week of shows from Scotland, which will be broadcast on CBS during the week of May 14-18. Craig’s next scheduled live appearances will be a run of stand up shows at the Venetian in Las Vegas in September. We will be posting ticket links on our Live Comedy Tour page as soon as they become available.

The English and The Scots
Scotland’s STV network asks the eternal question, “What makes Scots different to the English?” and finds some interesting answers.

Having a Smashing Good Time
LLS guest Anjelica Huston tells NewsOK.com she is having a great time playing an aspiring producer on NBC’s Smash.

Reno Hits the Big Time

LLS guest Reno Wilson tells SmashingInterviews.com about his breakout role as Carl on Mike and Molly.




Craig Looks At You
Craig looks at you through the magic of television and reminds you to go to bed:

Video courtesy: RoQu3tO

Tonight’s Guests
Wednesday on the Late Late Show, Craig welcomes actress Anjelica Huston and actor Reno Wilson.  On Thursday, actress Julie Andrews returns to the show, along with actor Michael Emerson.

Craig in the Papers
After President Barack Obama appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, editorial cartoonist Henry Payne of the Detroit News wondered what it would be like if the president appeared with Craig Ferguson on the Late Late Show.  The result was the cartoon that appeared in Tuesday’s paper.  Not only did he manage to capture Craig’s smile, he got the details of Geoff Peterson‘s name tag and right arm movement.  Payne must be a fan of the show! Thanks to the RSA’s @Nannersnumber1 for the link.

Dinner and a Party

LLS guest Jesse Tyler Ferguson was among the many celebrities attending the White House Correspondents Dinner on Saturday. PopSugar.com captured a photo of Ferguson with his Modern Family co-star Sophia Vergara.


No Show to Promote
LLS guest Lennon Parham was originally booked to promote her sitcom Best Friends Forever, but the show was canceled by NBC just a few days ago, as TV Guide reported.  Her co-star Jessica St. Clair was on the LLS in April.

U2 Movie Review
Bono and the Edge review a movie, plus a bonus Aquaman:

Video courtesy: 0mniscient

Tonight’s Guests
Tuesday on the Late Late Show, Craig talks with actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson (another long-lost cousin perhaps?) and actress Lennon Parham. Wednesday, Craig interviews the one and only Anjelica Huston and actor Reno Wilson.

Shadoe Talks About Craig

A podcast called Just My Show recently interviewed Late Late Show announcer Shadoe Stevens about his career.  After a couple of minutes in tribute to Dick Clark, who had passed away just a few hours before the podcast was recorded, host Eric Greenberg asks Stevens about what it’s like to work with Craig.  Thanks to the RSA’s RS for the link!


Steven Wright Talks About Craig
In a new interview in Esquire magazine, comedian Steven Wright talks about why he enjoys being on the Late Late Show and having fun with Craig.

More News Coverage in Scotland
The Scottish television network STV posted a story on Craig’s upcoming Late Late Show episodes in Scotland.

Want to Buy a TARDIS?
You could own your very own TARDIS, if you’ve got the money and a place to put it. As the website Scotsman.com explains, The city of Edinburgh is selling off 22 old blue police call boxes. These call boxes look slightly different than the iconic version in Doctor Who. Bids are being accepted through May 31st. Thanks to the RSA’s @butterfly7rose for the link!

House of Pies
As the RSA’s @NancyInTampa was driving in Los Angeles on Sunday night, she spotted a restaurant that Craig would appreciate.

Dear Aquaman
Aquaman ponders the value of having a number of wardrobe choices:

Video courtesy: 0mniscient

Tonight’s Guests

Monday on the Late Late Show, Craig chats with comedian Jim Gaffigan and chef Cat Cora.  Tuesday, Craig’s guests are actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson and actress Lennon Parham.


Guest Update

The guest list has been updated through May 11th with Poppy Montgomery, Steve Guttenberg, Steven Tyler, Jenna Fischer, Danny Huston, Christiane Amanpour, Anna Kendrick and Larry King.  You can see the latest listings on our Guests page.