Book Endorsement Craig Ferguson knows what it’s like to write books and knows a good one when he sees one. Comedian Jim Gaffigan has a new book out in time for the holidays called Dad is Fat. Craig tweeted:

I will buy “Dad is Fat” by @JimGaffigan because he is a father of 5 & is funny & is slightly zaftig so he’s qualified to write it.

Gaffigan replied:

Thanks @CraigyFerg and yes I did have to Google what zaftig means. I guessed correctly.

Gaffigan is part of a growing trend among comedians who have discovered that promoting their own projects directly to fans can be more effective than big, expensive campaigns. One of the biggest success stories recently has been comedian Louis C.K., who has marketed a comedy special and even tickets to his stand up comedy shows directly to fans. As TechDirt.comreports, when it comes to books, shows, films and more, there can be benefits to sidestepping the traditional methods. All Good Things Responding to a tweet from fans, actress Dana DeLorenzo indicated that her character of Beth the network executive has run its course:

Unfortunately all good things must come to an end. RT @JustDeanJameson @Slappy_san @EricG765 Are you still working on TLLS w/Craig?

Stinky Flamingoes The voice of Geoff Peterson, Josh Robert Thompson, recently posted a photo backing up what he and Craig have been discussing for a few months now; that flamingos don’t smell good. Celtic Mafia Back in 2006, a band from Scotland called Driveblind was invited to perform on the Late Late Show. The exposure became a big kickstart to their career. Here, the band talks about coming to America and getting the chance to make a national television appearance, thanks to a certain Scotsman. Thanks to the RSA’s @RaniVermonty for the link! Video courtesy: IMFMusic Tonight’s Guests Tuesday on the Late Late Show, Craig chats with actor James Marsden and actress Daniela Ruah, plus we’ll enjoy stand up comedy from Cory Kahaney. On Wednesday, Craig’s guests are comedian Lewis Black and actress Karen Gillan, plus a performance by LP.

Guest Update

The future guest list has been updated to include Lamorne Morris, Chris O’Dowd and Bradley Cooper. You can see the most-up-to-date listings on our Guests page.

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