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The excitement is building for Craig’s stand up comedy special Does This Need To Be Said, which airs at 8pm ET Saturday night.  Of course, as a website that focuses on all things Craig Ferguson-related, we’ve been talking about it for months.  Now that the day is upon us, lots of other people are talking about it, including TVSquad.com in the most extensive interview they’ve done with Craig to date.

Take a look at this in-depth interview by Mike Ryan for Movieline.com, in which Craig talks about his show, fans, criticism, censorship and much more.  NBC Miami is also recommending the show.  The Tampa Bay radio station that interviewed Craig on Thursday has now posted the interview online.  We have links to radio interviews in Tampa Bay and Cleveland in our previous post.  Thanks again to @Colleen_Byrne for tracking down the links.

All this week, we’ve been showing on stage and behind the scenes clips from Craig’s new stand up special.  Our friends at EpixHD.com sent another new bonus clip today, where Craig tells us how Scots talk about sex.  And here, Craig talks about upper class accents.

Video courtesy: EpixHD

The special will debut at 8pm ET on Saturday and be available online on demand after that.  We have details our Epix Stand Up Special page.

The @nerdist Chris Hardwick posted a picture of an impromptu meeting of late night mugs on his desk.

Friday on the Late Late Show, Craig reads tweetmails with actor DJ Qualls and interviews actress/comedienne Lily Tomlin.

Live Chat on Saturday Night

We’ll open the live chat room here on the site at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT on Saturday (one half hour before the show) and remain open for skellies to chat during and after the debut of Does This Need To Be Said.  Just watch for the Live Chat Room button on the menu bar near the top of the page.  When the link is visible, the chat room is open.  See you on Saturday night!

UPDATED: One interview we did hear about in advance thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb:  Craig was interviewed by Mike Ryan for Movieline.com, which has now posted the in-depth discussion.

Craig Ferguson was interviewed on some radio shows Thursday afternoon:

• One was on Miami’s 790theticket.com.  Look about halfway down their show page below the 1-800 number ad and click on the Craig Ferguson link at or near the top of the list.   The interview and the hosts’ reaction afterward runs about 12 minutes.
• Another was on Tampa’s Cowhead Show.  The interview was shown on cowheadtv.com which had a video stream of the radio show.  They say they hope to post an audio podcast of the interview sometime this weekend.  We’ll pass along the link when it’s up and running.
• And yet another was in Cleveland, item six on the list.  Thanks to @roverflash for that link.

Thanks to @colleen_byrne for the heads up on the shows and for tracking down the links!  Our apologies if the word about today’s interviews reached you too late.  Craig’s people don’t let us know that these interviews are happening (nor should they… who has that kind of time?).  We just try to post details as soon as we hear about them and links to any recordings afterward.  Craig does dozens and dozens of these interviews with radio, television and newspapers ahead of any stand up appearance or show that he’s promoting.  They’re just part of the job behind the scenes that most people never see.  If you hear about an interview happening “in your region”, by all means, tweet us a link.  We’re happy to post them.

Craig got a nice baby gift from his late-night competitor Jimmy Fallon:  http://yfrog.com/h3iwjyj Thanks @jimmyfallon for this lovely gift. You know what he’ll do in it though. He’ll have to save that for special occasions.

A local talk show host is profiled in the Washington CityPaper newspaper article, in which he says that Craig has been an important influence.

BBC America enjoyed Wednesday night’s Doctor Who conversation between Craig and the @nerdist Chris Hardwick.

All this week, we’ve been showing on stage and behind the scenes clips from Craig’s new stand up special.  Our friends at EpixHD.com sent another new bonus clip today, where Craig talks about his heavy metal rock back experience.  And here, Craig talks about going on stage:

Video courtesy: EpixHD

The special will debut at 8pm ET on Saturday and be available online on demand after that.  We have details our Epix Stand Up Special page.

On Thursday’s Late Late Show, Craig interviews actress Sarah Chalke and comedian Louie Anderson. The folks at CBS tweeted:  Sarah Chalke of @MadLove_CBS shows @CraigyFerg how to modern dance 2nite at Late Late Show 12:37 am ET/PT on CBS Then on Friday, actor DJ Qualls helps out with tweetmails and Craig chats with actress/comedienne Lily Tomlin.

Live Chat on Saturday Night

What’s that you say?  A live chat during Craig’s stand up special?  That sounds like a great idea!  We’ll open the live chat room at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT on Saturday (one half hour before the show) and remain open for skellies to chat during and after the debut of Does This Need To Be Said.  Just watch for the Live Chat Room button on the menu bar near the top of the page.  If it’s visible, the chat room is open.  See you on Saturday night!

Radio interviews:  Craig Ferguson was interviewed on two radio shows Thursday afternoon:

• The first was is at 4pm ET on Miami’s 790theticket.com.  They have promised to post the interview.  We’ll link to it here when it becomes available.
• The second was at 4:30pm ET on Tampa’s Cowhead Show.  The interview was shown on cowheadtv.com which had a video stream of the radio show.  Not sure if they will be posting an archive version.

Thanks @colleen_byrne for the heads up on both shows!

We’re just a few days away from Craig‘s stand up comedy special Does This Need To Be Said on EPIX and EpixHD.com.  Several skellies have been asking about it:  Yes, you can see the special live at 8pm ET on Saturday on EpixHD.com.  But you can also see it on demand on their website any time after that, as long as you’re a subscriber.  How much to be a subscriber?  There is a monthly charge, which you can read about on the website but there is also a a 14-day free trial, just for Craig Ferguson fans. *wink*  Craig’s special has been chosen as a “Tonight’s Best TV” pick for Saturday by Entertainment Weekly.

All this week, we’re showing clips from Craig’s stand up special and behind the scenes interviews. Here, he talks about his appreciation for the South.

Video courtesy: EpixHD

Craig tweeted another clip today:  The implication here I suppose is that, left uncensored, I’m somewhat profane. Poppycock! Balderdash! Balls! @EpixHD http://epx.ms/h3G3Rv Craig’s assistant Rebecca Tucker added:  Watch Craig, bleep free, this Sat at 8pm ET on @EpixHD […] it is really #%^*ing funny

And the folks at @EpixHD sent another bonus clip today of Craig talking about his cussing ways.  They’ve also been asking Craig trivia questions all this week and sending Craig quotes on their Twitter account.  Follow them to join in the fun.

The RSA’s General @malinky2stoatir drew our attention to this: RIP YT ch 420TheDudeAbides A major loss for Craig Ferguson fans…greatest compilation of Wick clips I’ve ever seen. #WarnerDoesItAgain #RSA Let’s hope the Dude is able to rebuild, so we can all enjoy Nigel‘s antics.

The New York Post mentioned Craig’s upcoming stand up comedy special, Does This Need To Be Said in its Wednesday edition. It’s part of a larger article that starts with frequent LLS guest Henry Winkler being told he will receive one of the United Kingdom’s highest civilian honors for his work with children. Congratulations, Henry!

William Shatner commiserated with Craig about their desire for more promotion of their shows, which caught the attention of TVSquad.com.

Wednesday on the Late Late Show, Craig talks with actress Joely Fisher and comedian Matt Kirshen, whose scheduled appearance Friday was moved up to Wednesday.  Plus, a special guest for tweetmails, the @nerdist Chris Hardwick, who tweeted:  Tweetmailin’ w/ @CraigyFerg tonight! *chestbump* On Thursday, Craig’s guests are actress Sarah Chalke and comedian Louie Anderson.

Some pictures just can’t be explained.  Craig Ferguson claims this outfit may have something to do with new Twitter jingle: http://yfrog.com/hs266qj my damn outfit arrived too late for the Grammys. #newtwitterjinglecoming We think he looks great in it.  In any case, it would look good on any red carpet.

AUSTIN, TX and TULSA, OK:  New stand up comedy dates have been announced; these coming directly from Craig’s assistant Rebecca Tucker:  New Craig stand-up dates: 4/29 Austin,TX Paramount Theatre (tix onsale 2/26); 4/30 Tulsa,OK Hard Rock Casino (tix onsale 3/17) We have the up-to-date listing of Craig’s 2011 tour dates and ticket information on our Live Comedy Tour page.

The folks at TV.com are among those encouraging everyone to see Craig’s new stand up comedy special Does This Need To Be Said on EPIX and EpixHD.com this Saturday at 8pm ET.  Craig himself reminded those who don’t have EPIX on their cable system to take advantage of the free trial offer on EpixHD.com:  Get an EPIX free trial here http://epx.ms/eXph0m and catch my new special “Does This Need To Be Said?” Feb 19th on @EpixHD And Epix support reminded us that if you’re busy Saturday night at 8pm, you can still watch the special any time after that on EpixHD.

All this week, we’re showing clips from the special and a behind the scenes interview with Craig.  Today, he talks about being a “cussy man”.  Note:  Spoilers! Some clips from the special are shown, and they do include some cussing.

Video courtesy: EpixHD

On Tuesday, our friends at Epix posted a bonus clip from the special, just for the ladies.  Be sure to follow @EpixHD for more clips, Craig quotes and trivia questions all week leading up to Saturday’s special.

Josh Robert Thompson, the voice of Geoff Petersen, was among the actors performing in Hollywood at a Golden Age Theater production of L. Ron Hubbard’s pulp fiction western Reign of the Gila Monster.  A sample has been posted on YouTube.

On a serious note, LLS Producer Michael Naidus tweeted on Tuesday:  Thoughts and prayers to Lara Logan, one of those people who goes where there’s danger so that the rest of us can learn…. The Los Angeles Times has more on that story.

The folks at Extra liked Bob Barker‘s appearance on Monday night.

Tuesday on the Late Late Show, Craig finds out if the #$%^ William Shatner says actually makes sense and chats with actress Gillian Jacobs, who tweeted:  Hey guys, I’m going to hang out with @CraigyFerg tonight. Please watch! Then on Wednesday, the guest schedule has been updated to include actress Joely Fisher.

The folks at EpixHD are tweeting:  Ok Skellies! 5 days and @CraigyFerg comes to EPIX. Lookout for some trivia about the man himself, and see if you’re a TRUE fan. They asked their first trivia question earlier on Monday:  Big hair, bigger ‘tude: What was the name of @CraigyFerg‘s punk-parodying, stand-up comedy alter ego? Then they congratulated the winners:  Answer: Bing Hitler! Kudos to @Caroline9599 @HMSFox @lafemmechiquita @bgrhubarb @Deemadine @DariaBilowus You’re #TrueFans #CraigyFergTrivia And they finished with a reminder:  To get the deets on your blue-eyed boy, follow our Craig Ferguson Trivia Q&A with this hashtag: #CraigyFergTrivia Expect a new trivia question each day this week, leading up to the debut of the special on Saturday night.

Craig himself tweeted a reminder as well:  Catch the premiere of my new special “Does This Need To Be Said?” Feb 19th on @EpixHD

Remember, you can see the special at 8pm ET Saturday, February 19th on Epix, the premium cable channel.  If you don’t have Epix on your cable system, you can see the special on EpixHD.com.  There is a monthly fee for EpixHD but thanks to the folks at Epix, Craig’s fans can get a 14-day free trial, just in time to see the special.

And all this week, we’ll be showing preview videos with behind the scenes interviews and clips from the show.

Video courtesy: EPIXHD

Craig also tweeted a link to Geoff Petersen‘s builder Grant Imahara on Monday:  “@grantimahara: 9 Robots Who Probably Won’t Take Over the World (But Could If They Wanted To) http://t.co/a5aO3iU” Threat level 7? Fools! In the article, Geoff Petersen ranks highly among the robots who might take over the world.  And the author wonders about the fate of the Robot Skeleton Army, too.  Watch out!

Craig’s assistant Rebecca Tucker had some fun tweeting about an intern: Never has there been a bigger ass kissing late late show intern than @TypicalChazz. http://twitpic.com/3zxdji LLS assistant producer Andrea Wayland added:  we’re going to have to take turns sleeping with the Teddy. Save some candy for us!

The newest episode of Randy Kagan‘s podcast is now available:  Episode 2 at http://podcast.randykagan.com

The final remaining original cast member of How To Train Your Dragon who hadn’t yet agreed to return for the sequel has signed on. Several media outlets including ScreenCrave.com are reporting that Gerard Butler will join the rest of the cast, including Craig, for the new film. As we’ve reported here, part 2 is due out in late 2012 or early 2013 and the director has said plans are coming together for a third part to be made later.

Monday on the Late Late Show, Craig’s first guest will be retired The Price Is Right host Bob Barker, who is the subject of rumors by several wrestling bloggers, that he might be the host of WrestleMania 27.  We may find out tonight.  Craig will also chat with actress Melissa Rauch from The Big Bang Theory .  There’s no word on her relationship to the world of professional wrestling.  Then on Tuesday, Craig welcomes actor William Shatner and actress Gillian Jacobs.  We hope everyone had a good Valentine’s Day!

Craig Ferguson is back in Los Angeles after kicking off his 2011 tour in Thackerville, Oklahoma on Saturday night.  We saw lots of tweets from people in the audience and even a few who met Craig before the show.  The next stop on the tour is Denver, Colorado for eight shows at the Comedy Works.  A few tickets remain for the 10:30pm performance on March 16th.  We update our Live Comedy Tour page with the latest information available.

The Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album was awarded Sunday evening to Jon Stewart for The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Audiobook).  Craig was among the nominees in the category for the audio version of his autobiography American On Purpose.  Across the pond, Toy Story 3 won the BAFTA award for Best Animated film.  How To Train Your Dragon had been nominated in that category.

We’re not sure when this one ends, but there’s a another poll out there for favorite late night talk show host (on the lower right side of the page) and thanks to the RSA’s @alliemjonze, @love_loud_music, @SexyCraigFerg and others, Craig is in the lead.

It’s another week of all-new episodes of the Late Late Show, beginning Monday with retired The Price is Right host Bob Barker and The Big Bang Theory actress Melissa Rauch.  Tuesday, actor William Shatner returns to the show along with actress Gillian Jacobs.  Guests for Wednesday have not yet been announced but we’ll update you as soon as we hear.  On Thursday, Craig welcomes actress Sarah Chalke and comedian Louie Anderson.  Then on Friday, Craig checks the tweets and emails with actor DJ Qualls and interviews actress/comedienne Lily Tomlin.  Happy Valentine’s Day to roboskellies everywhere!

Craig Ferguson is in Oklahoma for a Saturday night of stand up comedy at the WinStar World Casino and returns to Los Angeles on Sunday.  He snapped a photo of the Oklahoma landscape: http://yfrog.com/hsdupzoj Ah Oklahoma. Take that Holland. And the folks at the casino sent a funny preview picture from their sign in front of the building.  Wow! @craigyferg was right! Oklahoma does seem to have a shark problem… http://yfrog.com/h7axnvpj The casino live tweeted during Craig’s show and you can see what they posted here.  This is just the first of many live appearances for Craig in 2011.  He has eight shows in Denver, March 16-19 plus shows in Windsor, Ontario; Charlotte, North Carolina and Fort Worth, Texas between now and May.  You can learn more about tickets and specifics by visiting our Live Comedy Tour page any time.

Craig is up for a Grammy Award on Sunday in the spoken word category for the audio version of his autobiography American On Purpose but said in an interview with Conan O’Brien that he doesn’t plan to attend the ceremony.  NCIS actress Pauley Perrette is behind the scenes at the Grammys, however and you can see what she’s up to on the CBS website.

Talk show host Dick Cavett is hosting a series of conversations with Hollywood Legends at Harrah’s Valley Center near San Diego. In an interview in the North County Times newspaper about his upcoming events, he named Craig among the best TV interviewers today.  We agree.

Saturday, February 12th is the birthday of Charles Darwin, Abraham Lincoln and the NAACP.  Sunday February, 13th is Get A Different Name Day and Madly in Love With Me Day… a nice thought on the eve of Saint Valentine’s Day on Monday.

Note:  Most of the updates to the appearance of our website are done for now… just a couple more are still planned in the next week or two.  Meanwhile, we are continuing to work behind the scenes to tighten things up.  We’ve updated all of the photos in our posts and repaired some broken links.  We’re also switching over to word-based URL’s for our posts instead of numbered links.  We’re gradually fixing all of those as well, so pardon our dust. Thanks to everyone who contributes story ideas, links and tips to the site.  You make it better every day!