UPDATE: Craig on Arthur’s Show
Craig was busy Monday afternoon in Paris, appearing as a guest on Jaques “Arthur” Essbag‘s talk show. One of our readers posted a picture from the set in our comments section. We’re hoping to hear more from them about their experience. Since Craig was taping Arthur’s show in the afternoon, it’s uncertain if he’ll be taping anything for the LLS today. No word yet on where but we’ll update you as soon as we hear about it.

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Craig Headed to Paris
After a few day unwinding in picturesque St. Petersburg, Russia, Craig Ferguson is making his way to Paris for a week of tapings of the Late Late Show.  The Russian trip wasn’t just for a vacation, though… it turns out there was a bit of business as well.  We’re not sure what the “gig” was… perhaps a stand up show for corporate client… but it looks like it was a nice place to work.  Craig tweeted on Sunday:

http://yfrog.com/keufhtj Tonights [Sunday’s] gig.

Craig also sent another sightseeing picture of a park, with a keen observation and a clarification:

http://yfrog.com/kfj1tj Yup. The soviet thing is definitely over. // To those who asked. I’m still in Russia. Headed to Paris tomorrow [Monday] to start LLS avec me & @IMKristenBell & @GeoffTheRobot.

We’re looking forward to some fun this week.  Remember, France is six hours ahead of the east coast of the US and nine hours ahead of Los Angeles, so “afternoon” tapings of the show in Paris will be in the morning hours in the US.  When Craig tweets his locations each day, we’ll pass them along.  We still have not seen any indication of guests for the shows in France other than French actor Jean Reno, whom Craig mentioned in passing on the show last week.  We’ll let you know when we hear about more.  And along with monologues and guests, we’ll see plenty of dueling sidekicks Kristen Bell and Geoff Petersen when the shows air in August.

The Left Bank Life
Craig’s assistant, Rebecca Tucker is amused by the small size of French hotel beds:

craig’s wardrobe box is actually bigger than my hotel bed. http://twitpic.com/5arorq

Meanwhile, she is doing her best to get settled in:

Churros at midnight by the Sorbonne, a morning run in Luxumborg Gardens and good ole mcdonalds coffee-i love paris #obviouslyatourist

Craig Interview
For those who enjoyed the BBC radio interview of Craig in our most recent post, the RSA’s @Fergufool has an archive copy available by clicking here.  She says she also has an interview from that show of Lynn Ferguson and although it is not posted, you may contact her directly if you are keen to hear it.

Just For Laughs
The Montreal Gazette talks in greater detail about the lineup at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival coming up in July.

Jimmy Fallon on CBS Sunday Morning
Craig’s friendly rival from Late Night on NBC, Jimmy Fallon was profiled on CBS Sunday Morning:

Video courtesy: CBS

This Week’s Guests
The re-run fairy is in town for the next two weeks, beginning Monday with the April 14th episode featuring actress Kristen Bell and country singer Jason Aldean .  On Tuesday, we’ll see the April 18th show with actress Tina Fey and music by Everest .  Wednesday’s show will be from April 21st, with actor Alfred Molina and comedian Joe DeVito .  Actress Diane Lane and actress Karen Gillan‘s appearances on the show from April 22nd are scheduled for Thursday.  And Friday’s encore will be from May 6th, with actor Will Ferrell and comedian Reese Waters .

 

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