We Only Buy It for the Articles Craig Ferguson is generating a lot of buzz about his interview in the newest issue of Playboy magazine.  Since they’re in a political town, it’s no surprise that the Washington Post seized on Craig’s story about chatting backstage with President George W. Bush prior to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in 2008.  If you haven’t checked it out yet, take a few moments to read a great interview with plenty of insight and the kind of frank, honest thoughts from Craig we’ve come to expect. Barkin Up The Wrong Tree AOL’s TV Replay could hardly miss Ellen Barkin‘s admission that she flirted with an oblivious Craig several years ago. How To Market Your Dragon Can’t wait ’til 2014 to get a fresh dose of dragon-y goodness?  Dreamworks is offering a pair of new How To Train Your Dragon adventures on DVD plus a new video game.  Thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb for the link.

More Nerdist on BBC America The folks at BBC America liked the @Nerdist Chris Hardwick‘s first television version of his podcast so much they’ve ordered five more episodes.  As The Hollywood Reporter explains, three of them will be half-hour shows and two will be hour-long specials, including one on December 24th looking back at the year in all things nerdy.   Thanks to the RSA’s @MissGraoully for the heads up. Craig in Paris Tribute A Craig in Paris tribute video?  Sounds like the perfect way to end the week.  Thanks to Kooj89 for making a fun clip! Video courtesy: Kooj89 Tonight’s Guests Friday on the Late Late Show, Craig chats with his pal, TV Host Drew Carey as well as his mother-in-law, author Linda Cunningham.  Geoff’s voice will be provided by comedian Louie Anderson.

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