Craig Invades Canada
In the first of several appearances in the Great White North in 2011, Craig Ferguson performs Saturday night at the Caesar’s Windsor Casino in Windsor, Ontario, just across the river from Detroit.  Only a handful of tickets remain and if you’re there, you’ll get so see a new opening dance number featuring Craig and his opening act, comedian Randy Kagan.  We’ve also learned (thanks to the eagle-eyed @bgrhubarb) that tickets for Craig’s July 10th show in Salt Lake City will go on sale May 6th.  See the latest on our Live Comedy Tour page.

In the meantime, Craig is urging us to follow his Leprechaun sidekick Bradley, who has joined Twitter: [quotetweet 61556385275588609]

Bradley himself tweeted: [quotetweet 61500576705425408]

Charlotte is Next
On Thursday, April 28th, Craig will perform in Charlotte, North Carolina.  The Charlotte Observer interviewed Craig to preview the show.

Eat Your Own Elbows?
Alfred Molina is not a fan of the royal wedding, as shown by TVSquad.com.  And the Huffington Post mentions Craig in a post about self-aware robots.

Doctor Who New Series
The new series of the much-loved British science fiction series Doctor Who debuts on Saturday, April 23rd in the UK and the US.  Excitement for the new series, featuring the 11th Doctor, Matt Smith has been building for months.  The student newspaper at St. Louis’ Washington University gives a taste of what fans are waiting for.  And the @Nerdist, Chris Hardwick has posted a podcast of the on-stage interview he conducted in New York with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Arther Darvill earlier in April.

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Doctor Who Spoilers
We’re told that there are no spoilers in the podcast but there are some in these articles from Entertainment Weekly, MTV and the BBC’s Anglophenia blog :  Don’t click if you don’t want to know what happens!

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Entertainment Weekly gets some exclusive details about the first episode.

MTV.com talks with Matt Smith about what he’d like to see in the show’s future.

The BBC’s Anglophenia blog has a huge rundown of pre-premiere press about the new season.

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Up Close and Personal
Craig says there’s nothing to worry about if you sit in the front row at his live shows.

Video courtesy: Fergufool

Tonight’s Guests
Friday on the Late Late Show, Craig welcomes actress Diane Lane and Doctor Who actress Karen Gillan.  The guest list has been update through May 5th, with the addition of comedian Reese Waters, band OK Go and documentarian Phil Rosenthal.  See the most current list on our Guests page.

Craig Freaks Us Out
Craig Ferguson sent a picture on Twitter Thursday that woke up a sleepy hollowed-out volcano.  He used the iPhone app called Bald Booth, which creates the fun (or possibly scary) effect:  [quotetweet 61205513437839361]

Craig also had fun with a different photographer today… or did he? [quotetweet 61117298391531520]

Randy Was Born to Dance
Craig’s opening act, comedian Randy Kagan tweeted that they’re planning a new opening number for Craig’s stand up shows.  If you’re going to be in Windsor on Saturday, please let us know what they do!
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UPDATED: The ticket sales date for Salt Lake City has been announced – check out the details on our Live Comedy Tour page.

Geoff Off The Cuff
Geoff Petersen hinted that he will be more chatty again soon: [quotetweet 61219639090352128]

And Josh Robert Thompson added: [quotetweet 61243289164185600]

Craig Heads for Windsor
The Detroit Free Press previews Craig’s appearance across the river at the Caesar’s Windsor Casino on Saturday.

Doc Martin on DVD
The Wall Street Journal and TVGeekArmy.com report that the first four seasons of the British series Doc Martin will be available on DVD soon.  The character of Doc Martin was originally created by Craig Ferguson for his film Saving Grace and was spun off for the show.

 

 

More Mouse Hand Waves?
NBC has renewed Late Night with Jimmy Fallon for another year.  His current deal will end in the spring of 2012, a few months before David Letterman and Craig Ferguson’s current contracts expire at CBS.  Outlets covering the news included Entertainment Weekly, CNN.com, PerezHilton.com, and Hollywood.com.

Free Ticket Contest in Austin
The website Do512.com is holding a contest to give away two pairs of tickets for Craig’s stand up shows in Austin, Texas.

We Didn’t See Anything
Craig attempts a Jedi mind trick.

Video courtesy: Fergufool

Tonight’s Guests
Thursday on the Late Late Show, Craig interviews actor Alfred Molina and we’ll see the performance from comedian Joe DeVito which was bumped from Monday’s show.  On Friday, Craig’s guests are actress Diane Lane and Doctor Who actress Karen Gillan.

Boston Pre-Sale is Underway
Pre-sale tickets for Craig Ferguson‘s July 31st show at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston are available now.  You can find the link on our Live Comedy Tour page, along with the pre-sale code.  Tickets for the general public go on sale Friday, April 22nd.  Meanwhile, there are still a few tickets still available for Craig’s show in Windsor, Ontario for Saturday night, as well as his stops in North Carolina, Texas and Oklahoma next week.  The Boys and Girls Club of Monterey County, California has posted a picture of Craig from his performance there last Saturday night.  Thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb for the link.

Dynamic Ticket Pricing
According to the Associated Press, Ticketmaster will soon allow artists to change ticket prices any time based on demand.  They could make the best seats more expensive when tickets are first released and demand is hot, or lower prices on back row tickets when sales slow down.

Craig’s a Rebel
Flouting authority at every turn… Craig can’t live by your rules: [quotetweet 60765187531210752]

More Press for Tina Fey
Tina Fey‘s Monday appearance on the Late Late Show is still garnering attention, including:  TweetSoup.com and InventorSpot.com, which talk about her opinion of Twitter; and GossipOnThis.com which talks about her pregnancy.

Kathy Griffin Plans Royal Treatment
TVSquad.com liked Kathy Griffin‘s plans for covering the royal wedding for TV Guide Channel.

Samberg to Host Shark Week
Saturday Night Live cast member Andy Samberg will host this year’s Shark Week on the Discovery Channel.  The Huffington Post, Entertainment Weekly and Ology.com have details.

Craig compared to TV Legend Ernie Kovacs
A new collection of clips from early television comedian Ernie Kovacs has just been released.  In a review in AARP, which has been picked up by several media outlets including the Miami Herald, the reviewer mentions that Craig’s style of getting laughs from the production of the show itself is a trick Kovacs knew well.

@Nerdist Doctor Who Podcast
On Friday, April 22nd, the @Nerdist Chris Hardwick will post his podcast, featuring interviews with Matt Smith, Karen Gillan and Aurthr Darvill… just one day before the new series of Doctor Who debuts in the UK and the US. Hardwick received a video greeting from the trio and put together a response. For Whovians, this is geek Nirvana. Check it out:

Video courtesy: Nerdist

Tonight’s Guests
Wednesday on the Late Late Show, Craig chats with actor Michael Clarke Duncan and actress Lena Heady. Actor Alfred Molina is Craig’s guest on Thursday.  Added to the upcoming guest list are actress Mindy Kaling, actor Matt Lucas, actor Geoffrey Rush , comedian Patton Oswalt, actress Pauley Perrette and comedian Sinbad.  See them all on our Guests page.

Tina Fey Draws Media Attention
Tina Fey‘s appearance on the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson stirred up a lot of press coverage, including:  DigitalSpy.com and HuffingtonPost.com,  which focused on Tina’s reason for not joining Twitter; TheCelebrityCafe.com, Babble.com and OKMagazine,com, which reported her jokes about having a baby; TVSquad.com talked about the baby and Fey’s “renaissance man” partner; and New York Magazine appreciated her Star Wars views.  Tina is on stage Tuesday night with Steve Martin to talk about her book, according to the Los Angeles Times.

San Jose Snarks
The San Jose Mercury News took a swipe at Craig today, classing him as a “less ritzy” celebrity attending Los Angeles Kings games.

Funt Finds the Funny
Comic writer Peter Funt put together a list of things air traffic controllers can no longer do, under new rules to keep them awake.  Guess who made the top of the list?

UPDATED: Pre-Sale in Boston
Pre-sale tickets are available starting Wednesday, April 20th for Craig’s July 31st show at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston.  Check our our Live Comedy Tour page for the link and the pre-sale code!

Josh Shows George His Morgan #NotCode
While in Las Vegas ten days ago, Josh Robert Thompson had a chance to spend some time on stage with comedian George Wallace, who gave him the chance to show off his Morgan Freeman impression.  Check it out:

Video courtesy: JoshRobertThompson

Tonight’s Guests
Tuesday on the Late Late Show, Craig welcomes back comedienne Kathy Griffin and astronomer Derrick Pitts. Then on Wednesday, Craig’s guests are actor Michael Clarke Duncan and actress Lena Heady.  Comedian Joe DeVito was bumped from Monday’s show but should return soon. We’ll update you when he is rescheduled.  Added to the future guest list is actress Mindy Kaling.

Tickets Selling Quickly
Tickets to see Craig Ferguson in Windsor, Ontario on Saturday, April 23rd are selling quickly.  A check earlier today showed that they are nearly sold out.  If you’re in the Detroit, Flint, Ann Arbor, Toledo or Cleveland areas, it’s a great chance to see Craig close to home.  Check out the links to tickets and more on our Live Comedy Tour page.

Tulsa is getting excited about Craig’s show at the end of the month. A local news website mentions Craig’ in its upcoming events page.

 

Josh Answers RSA Questions
The voice of Geoff Petersen, Josh Robert Thompson was feeling chatty on Monday, answering questions from several members of the RSA.  Check out his Twitter timeline to see his fun responses.

Doctor Who Saturday Night
BBC America’s Anglophenia blog is gearing up for Saturday’s premiere of the new season of Doctor Who and mentions Karen Gillan‘s upcoming appearance on the Late Late Show.

Gobble, Gobble
Craig explains why turkeys have never caught on as street drugs.

Video courtesy: Fergufool

Tonight’s Guests
Monday on the Late Late Show, Craig welcomes actress/producer/expectant mother Tina Fey, comedian Joe DeVito and the music of Everest. On Tuesday, comedienne Kathy Griffin returns to the show, along with astronomer Derrick Pitts.  One new guest has been added to the future guest list, actress Rosie Perez.

Happy Passover!

Craig Prepares for Canada
After wrapping up an appearance in Northern California Saturday night, Craig’s next stop on his 2011 tour will be Windsor, Ontario… just across the bridge from Detroit.  Caesar’s Windsor Casino is the first of several Canadian venues Craig will visit this year, including the Vancouver area, Toronto and Montreal.  Before the first weekend of May is over, Craig will have visited North Carolina, Texas and Oklahoma as well.  If you’ve never had a chance to see Craig perform live, you really should treat yourself.  Check out the most up-to-date listing of his live appearances on our Live Comedy Tour page.  Don’t forget… pre-sale tickets go on sale Wednesday for Craig’s return to the Wilbur Theatre in Boston!

Check Out The Week
If you’ve been away over the course of the past week, we encourage you to look back at this week’s posts, using the “previous post” button on the right-hand side of the page, or using the home page.  It was a wild week, with Craig’s trip to Las Vegas and the swirl of pictures and tweets about it.  Sunday’s post also has a link to @LunaTechChick‘s great blog, where she talks about how Craig has been a great help to her in recent years.

Epix Craig Poster
The folks at EpixHD.com held an RT contest on Twitter last week, offering a Craig Ferguson poster as a prize.  The RSA’s @bgrhubarb was the winner.  Congratulations!

A Quiet Moment In the Show
Craig knows how to enjoy a big red feather.

Video courtesy: Fergufool

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This Week’s Guests
It’s another week of all-new episodes of the Late Late Show, beginning Monday with actress/producer Tina Fey, comedian Joe DeVito and music by Everest.  On Tuesday, comedienne Kathy Griffin returns to the show, along with astronomer Derrick Pitts.  Wednesday, Craig welcomes actor Michael Clarke Duncan and actress Lena Heady.  Actor Alfred Molina is Craig’s guest on Thursday.  Then on Friday, it’s actress Diane Lane and Doctor Who actress Karen Gillan.  The following week will include three encore shows but also two new ones.  Check out the details on our Guests page.

Craig Stands Up for Charity
Craig Ferguson appeared in Carmel, CA Saturday night as the featured performer at a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club.  In addition to his live stand up shows around the country, Craig performs at an occasional corporate or charity event.   These are usually not publicized much but if you hear about one happening, please let us know!

Josh Has Fun Live
Josh Robert Thompson enjoyed having the chance to interact with Craig live on Thursday and Friday’s shows as the voice of Geoff Petersen. [quotetweet 59119721567625216] [quotetweet 59303447819853824]

Josh tweeted a video clip that includes a behind-the-scenes introduction, followed by his live interaction with Craig during the show and the Las Vegas segment.  We’ve posted the 40-second intro here… watch open the doorway!

Video courtesy: joshrobertthompson

The Power of Craig
The RSA’s @LunaTechChick has a wonderful blog, filled with amazing and interesting stories.  We wanted to be sure you had a chance to read today’s entry because she talks about how Craig Ferguson has helped immeasurably in her life.  It speaks to the idea that so many robot skeletons share:  That Craig is more than a late night host… he has the power to inspire and help in many different ways.  Please check it out!

 

Every Day is a Holiday
Saturday, April 16th is Charlie Chaplain’s birthday, Record Store Day (remember those?) and National Auctioneer Day, which we can celebrate with Leroy Van Dyke.

Sunday, April 17 is Palm Sunday, Bat Appreciation Day, Blah Blah Blah Day and Nothing Like a Dame Day. For that, we have to turn to the 1958 film South Pacific. We hope you enjoy this clip… you too, ladies.

Video courtesy: cendrillon325