Wrapping up in Vegas
Craig Ferguson‘s three-day stand up comedy run at the Venetian in Las Vegas wrapped up Saturday night.  Among the many fans in the audience was the RSA’s @Tb40Too, who sent us her story:

[stextbox id=”custom”]Craig Ferguson. 50% comedian, 50% entertainer, 100% gentleman! Under usual circumstances, that would be a joke, but in Vegas it’s not only true, it appears to be very nearly a job requirement. Luckily, we’re dealing with our very favorite Mr. Ferguson, and he filled all three roles with his above usual class.

Friday’s show opened with the ever amazing Josh Robert Thompson. I was thrilled to think I had finally heard his real voice when it occurred to me, with his talents, how could I be sure? He could be doing himself doing Craig doing him!

Then Craig made his entrance and the rest of the night flew by in ceaseless laughter and aching facial muscles. He was nothing less than a naughty delight you hope will never end, but does and then Gentleman Craig appears to sign autographs and take pictures.

One would hope this would go without saying, but it hasn’t been my experience so far. If you get the chance to meet this man in person and are tempted to maul him, don’t. Just don’t. (Unless, of course it’s mutual, than who am I to care?).[/stextbox]

His chattiness returns to Los Angeles for a few weeks of all-new episodes of the Late Late Show and then launches his fall tour of the northeastern United States, with shows in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut October 5th through the 13th. As regular readers saw in @Tb40Too’s experience and more skellies who sent their stories in our most recent post, being in the audience for Craig’s live shows is a fun time. Don’t miss your chance to see Craig live and in person this fall. You can see dates, times, locations and ticket information on our Live Comedy Tour page.

Tattoo Inspiration
The RSA’s @2Hearts_OneSoul has a new tattoo, inspired by none other than our fearless leader. It’s a great symbol along with some wise words.

Go Team
The president of Craig’s production company Rebecca Tucker tweeted some great news on Saturday. Congratulations!

Team Late Late Show finished 13th out of 1218 at the Nautica Malibu Triathlon today, despite the ridiculous heat #sportsbrafarmerstan

September Birthdays

Saturday, September 15th is the birthday of country music legend Roy Acuff, Jazz master Julian Cannonball Adderley, opera maven Jessye Norman and Britain’s Prince Harry. Sunday, September 16th is the birthday of actress Lauren Bacall, blues guitarist B.B. King, actor Peter Falk and actress Jennifer Tilly who couldn’t possibly by 54, could she? For today’s video clip, we couldn’t decide between B.B. King and Cannonball Adderley, so we’ll treat you to both. First, King has the “3 O’clock Blues,” followed by one of Adderley’s signature tunes, “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.”

Video courtesy: raskamas

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