Eddie at the Bowl Comedian Eddie Izzard, who had fun with Craig Ferguson on the Late Late Show Tuesday night appears at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday evening.  He is the first stand up comedian to have a solo show at the famed venue, best known for orchestras, musicals, operas and big name popular music acts.  Craig wouldn’t miss it, as he tweeted:

Going to see the brilliant @eddieizzard at the Hollywood Bowl tonight. As excited as a squirrel on meth.

Eddie has been a popular comedian in Europe for many years.  The Los Angeles Times has a profile. Craig To Visit Scotland In a detailed article in Canada’s Globe and Mail, Craig talks about his affinity for the characters in Winnie The Pooh, his work on the Late Late Show and in stand up comedy, as well as his plans to visit Scotland soon.  Sharp-eyed roboskellies might have noticed that an earlier version of the story contained an error about Craig’s father.  We were able to reach an editor at the paper and get it corrected for the edition now posted online. The Caine in Spain Falls Mainly… Who does the best Michael Caine impression?  BBC America’s Anglophenia blog puts Craig in the top five.  Thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb for spotting the article.


Take That, No Longer Potential Employer The Washington Post saw Craig’s take on the News International phone hacking scandal. Geechy Guy on America’s Got Talent Las Vegas comedian Geechy Guy, who has appeared on the Late Late Show, will get a shot on America’s Got Talent.  Michigan’s MLive.com has more on his background. Ghost Rider 2 The motorcycle that will be used to film Ghost Rider 2 with Nicolas Cage is at ComicCon in San Diego this week, according to the website bleedingcool.com.  As a big fan of the first movie and a motorcyclist himself, Craig might enjoy having a chance to see it. Sidekick Heaven The voice of Geoff Petersen, Josh Robert Thompson did a great Johnny Carson impression this week.  And on Wednesday, he tweeted to Craig:

@CraigyFerg I’m your Dead McMahon.

He added later:

Either musical instruments or sex objects for @GeofftheRobot. You decide. #balls http://twitpic.com/5t99rj

Tonight’s Guests Wednesday on the Late Late Show, Craig hosts actress Jenna Elfman, actor Breckin Meyer and comedian Omid Djalili. Elfman wrote:

Gonna be on Craig Ferguson tonight–12:30am. Just finished taping it. Was sooooooo FUN!!!! @CraigyFerg

Meyer put in his two tweets:

Bout to dance with @craigyferg on the Late Late Show. He already gave me gifts cuz that’s just how he rolls. http://twitpic.com/5t7ot1 // Please don’t tell my mom that I said “tea-bagging” on the Late Late Show. Or anyone’s mom. #PottyMouth

Djalili (whose last name is pronounced juh-LIL-ee) tweeted:

Hey USA – do tune into Late Late Show tonight on CBS with the very funny Craig Ferguson I’m the stand up guest

And CBS added:

2nite on #LateLateShow @JennaElfman reveals what its like to kiss actors 4 work, then @BreckinMeyer & @CraigyFerg dish on Harry Potter

On Thursday, watch for actor Bryan Cranston and musician Amos Lee.

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