Craig Appears on Arthur
Craig Ferguson appeared on Jacques “Arthur” Essebag‘s comedy/variety talk show Ce Soir Avec Arthuron France’s Comedie+ channel on Monday evening.  From what we have been able to piece together from the various promos that have appeared in recent weeks, Craig did a cold open similar to the one Arthur did in the states… appearing to start the show, only to have Arthur appear and ask him why he was interloping.  There is a splashy musical dance number, Arthur interviews Craig and both men interact with the other guests throughout the show.  Arthur’s show watches YouTube carefully and they have been quick to delete any postings of their video but we are hoping that an enterprising Euroskelly will find a way to make it available, with (dare we ask) some sort of translation to help non-Francophones understand what’s being said.  We’re told the show will re-run on Thursday night for anyone who missed it.  Arthur tweeted his thanks in a very classy way after the show (translation):

Outstanding show with the one and only, often imitated but never equaled: Craig Ferguson.

Craig Specials Both Friday and Saturday
Meanwhile, Craig will be appearing on Comedy Central both Friday and Saturday this week. First on Friday at 2:30am ET/PT (sounds like it’s time for the DVR) will be an encore presentation of his first comedy special Wee Bit O’ Revolution and on Saturday at 10pm ET/PT will be the debut of his new special Does This Need To Be Said?  Check local listings for the time “in your region”.

Rosie O’Donnell Starts New Show
Actress/Comedienne and TV host Rosie O’Donnell launched her new talk show on the Oprah Winfrey Network today, which features what she says is a monologue modeled after Craig’s.  “Every night his monologue is sort of a stream of consciousness about his own truth and his own reality and a little bit of current events and politics woven in but always with a truth and his own voice,” she told TV Guide.  Craig was among the many wishing her well:

Good luck to the adorable @Rosie on her new tv show today. Excellent choice of equally adorable @rustyrockets as 1st guest. #nice

@RustyRockets is of course, madcap actor Russell Brand.

Josh Encourages Teen Reading
Josh Robert Thompson has recorded a series of audio public service announcements for the American Library Association’s young adult services arm, encouraging teens to read.  You can find the clips about three quarters of the way down the YALSA web page.

Craig and Geoff in Music Video
If you watch country singer Toby Keith‘s new video for his song “Red Solo Cup”, at about :45 seconds in you’ll see Craig and Geoff Peterson on a television screen, singing along.  TasteOfCountry.com has more on the video and the many stars who make cameo appearances.  Our apologies for the embedded commercial.

Video courtesy: TobyKeithVEVO

Tonight’s Guests
Monday on the Late Late Show, Craig welcomes back the unstoppable Betty White for a comedy sketch and interviews actress Claire Danes.  CBS tweeted:

Claire Danes visits @CraigyFerg, plus Betty White makes a surprising political announcement on #LateLateShow 2nite 12:37am ET/PT

Craig added his own tweet:

I suppose this isn’t news to anyone but Claire Danes, who is on the show tonight, is very attractive. #soisbettywhite(attractive&ontheshow)

Tuesday, it’s the return of comedian Steven Wright and Craig chats with actress Monica Potter.

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