The Late Late Show in Scotland?
As we first reported early Friday morning, the UK’s Daily Record newspaper reports that Craig Ferguson is in talks to bring the Late Late Show to Scotland for a week, taping episodes much like he did in Paris last summer. In addition, the paper suggests he might book a stand up comedy appearance or two while in the country, including a possible appearance at Edinburgh’s famed Festival Fringe later in the year. The unnamed “insider” source said Craig could tape episodes as early as March but the Festival is held in August, so the details don’t appear to be worked out. Craig first came to wider public attention as a stand up comedian at the festival in the 1980’s and his sister Lynn has performed there as well.
Obviously, this is preliminary information and based largely on the paper’s unnamed source but it would be exciting to see Craig take the show to his homeland. We’ll keep you posted if and when further details are announced. If any of our Euroskelly friends in the greater Scotland area get wind of any developments, please let us know!
High Praise, Indeed
Speaking at the winter TV press tour in Los Angeles this week, actor and The Price Is Right host Drew Carey compared his friend Craig Ferguson to the late great Johnny Carson. That remark got picked up by the Washington Post, the Salt Lake Tribune and other media outlets. We couldn’t imagine a better compliment to a talk show host and we couldn’t agree more. Thanks to the RSA’s @Miss Graoully, Bruce and many others for the links.
Gopher It
The Huffington Post reports on Tom Selleck‘s appearance on the Late Late Show, talking about his Caddyshack-style experience with a gopher.
Soon to be a Guest
After Craig’s Twitter appeal to British actor Leslie Phillips, it didn’t take long to get a response in the affirmative. Phillips tweeted back (thanks to the RSA’s @HMSFox for spotting it):
“@CraigyFerg: Do come to LA & be on my show…Darling Craig. I spoke to my pal Tony Hopkins and am coming over soon & would love to X
Grant In Town
The man who built Geoff Peterson, the Mythbusters own Grant Imahara is in Los Angeles, spending a little time with his creation:
Flying to LA to do routine maintenance on @GeoffTheRobot. Turn your head and cough, Geoff.
He later added:
Just lubricated @GeoffTheRobot‘s ball joints. They were showing excessive wear. #notmakingthisup
Yes Dance
When we heard the news that Craig might take the show to Scotland, this is how we reacted:
Video courtesy: RoQu3tO
Tonight’s Guests
Friday on the Late Late Show, Craig sits down with actor Michael Clarke Duncan and actress Laura Prepon.
Guest Update
The first guest ever to appear as Craig’s guest on the Late Late Show returns soon. David Duchovny has been added to the future guest list. You can see all of latest updates on our Guests page.
