Oh, Tom
It’s been seven years since the original host of The Late Late Show on CBS, Tom Snyder, passed away. Tom was a funny and tenacious interviewer, with decades of experience in television news, a national talk radio program and as host of The Tomorrow Show on NBC. He was also known to say things from time to time that weren’t the most tactful, but always with a twinkle in his eye. The industry website MediaBistro.com recently had a great story about what happened when Tom said something about trying to book his first guest for the LLS. Thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb for the heads up.

‘Who’ Cover
This week’s Entertainment Weekly is featuring Peter Capaldi, the twelfth doctor in Doctor Who on its cover. In a preview of the full magazine article, they talk with him about the show and what fans can expect in the new season.

Motorcycle Rides
In this two-part monologue from 2005, Craig talks about his motorcycle.

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Making the Case
Former VH1 Morning Buzz host Carrie Keagan wrote an article in this month’s Vanity Fair, making the case that it’s time for network television to have a woman hosting a late-night talk show. She references her most recent appearance on The Late Late Show when Craig Ferguson asked her to sit behind the desk. CBS has not yet made any decisions about the shows format or a host to follow Craig when he departs in December.

Gaffigan to TVLand
Comedian and frequent LLS guest Jim Gaffigan shot a sitcom pilot for CBS last year, inspired by his real life. Entertainment Weekly reports that TVLand has picked up the series, which will debut next year. Also in the cast are Ashley Williams, Adam Goldberg and Michael Ian Black.

Columbus Day
In this two-part monologue from 2005, Craig talks about Columbus.

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New Craigy Who
Since Craig Ferguson was dominating the headlines at Comic-Con in San Diego last weekend, the RSA’s @iknowjojo thought it would be good to create a new episode of her comic series Craigy Who and Mr. Timey Pants, this time based at Comic-con itself. Check it out to see what Craig and Peter Capaldi as the Doctor are up to now.

Dogs Dig Craig
A fan going by the name @leezet on Twitter sent Craig a great photo this week, showing her dog watching The Late Late Show quite intently. Thanks to the RSA’s @cozyhobo for the heads up!

@CraigyFerg I thought you should know that my dog Guapo also loves your show as much as I do. 😉 <3 pic.twitter.com/SEm7cDywb7

The Trumpster
In this two-part monologue from 2006, Craig talks about Donald Trump.

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In the Audience
The RSA’s @bgrhubarb keeps up with all things Craig Ferguson-related. She records the shows so she can rewind to the best bits just moments after the show ends, follows the “Tweety” around the clock for Craig news and has taken long road trips to see our fearless leader’s stand up comedy on the road. This summer, she journeyed Los Angeles to see a string of tapings of The Late Late Show at CBS Television City, and wrote a great post about her adventures.

CF Rules Comic-Con
We weren’t the only ones enjoying Craig’s extensive appearances at Comic-Con in San Diego last weekend. In part of a longer article recapping the convention, the trade publication Variety had nice things to say about Craig’s reign as moderator-in-residence.

Which Came First?
On Wednesday night’s show, Craig asked if anyone could find the “Chick, chick, chick, chick chicken” song on the internet, and sure enough, a bunch of skellies did, including @hoborobot, who found this version and also found Cadbury’s “Finger of Fudge” ad. The chicken song was on records as early as the 1930’s with different lyrics. We’re guessing the group tasked with promoting eggs in Scotland borrowed the song and added it’s own lyrics. Here is a version from the UK:

Video courtesy: ptm51

Festival Time
When not providing the voice for robot skeleton sidekick Geoff Peterson on The Late Late Show, Josh Robert Thompson is working on a number of projects, including a new web series, providing voices for films and acting on camera. Last year, he was tapped to star in the independent film Nowhere Girl. The film is gaining momentum, and has now been chosen to be shown at the United Film Festival in Los Angeles on September 10th. Josh tweeted:

LOS ANGELES! My first film “Nowhere Girl” is screening at the United Film Festival on Sept 10th. GET YOUR TIX NOW!

Leno Back on NBC
Comedian Jay Leno is returning to NBC. No, he won’t be hosting The Tonight Show again. Instead, he’ll be a mentor on the competition show Last Comic Standing, according to TheWrap.com. He’ll make his first appearance Thursday night.

Shoplifting Candy
In this two-part monologue from 2005, Craig talks about shoplifting.

Video courtesy: FrankGerbertson

Hot in 2-D
The TVLand sitcom Hot In Cleveland is getting animated! The hit show featuring Wendie Malick, Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Betty White will be presented in an animated version for one show only Wednesday night. You can see more in the preview below.

Vote for Craig
For those who enjoy voting online, cast your ballot for Best Late Night Talk Show Host in Channel Mag’s Viewers Voice Awards. Craig has a commanding lead at the moment, thanks to the very active hobo voting block, so keep it up. Thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb for the heads up!

Cleveland Preview
Check out a preview of Wednesday’s animated episode of Hot In Cleveland:

Video courtesy: TVLand

Capaldi’s Mature Doctor
As Peter Capaldi becomes the new doctor in Doctor Who, he brings a return to form for the iconic British sci-fi show. After recent doctors were cast younger and younger, and older Capaldi has shades of the show’s early leads, reports the UK’s Express. The article mentions the actor’s early days in punk rock bands, and former bandmate Craig Ferguson.

Musical Doctors
Capaldi isn’t the only actor to play the doctor who has a musical background. As it turns out, past doctors have recorded tunes and fans have offered tributes the show, reports walesonline.co.uk.

Josh Visits Chunky B
Former Late Late Show warm-up comedian (who really is a comedian) Chunky B has his own podcast. We recently linked to a post where he talked with LLS writer and current warm-up man Bob Oschack. This time, Chunky sits down with the voice and puppeteer of Geoff Peterson, Josh Robert Thompson, to talk about his work on the show and many other projects.

Video courtesy: Chunky B