Swedish Press
Craig Ferguson‘s recent conversation with actress Malin Ã…ckerman made headlines in a Swedish newspaper, as @alexndrs discovered. The quote, which refers to Swedish television personalities Filip Hammar and Fredrik Wikingsson (who once made a brief appearance on the Late Late Show) translates roughly as:

“They’ve traveled a lot back and forth to LA. They are really funny and good at fitting furniture.” Malin Ã…kerman reveals during her visit with Craig Ferguson that Filip and Fredrik, who just commented on the live broadcast of the Oscars for Swedish viewers, are her favorite show hosts in Sweden.

Thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb for spotting the tweet.

Reaching for the Stars
Astronomer Phil Plait will be on Wednesday’s Late Late Show and he wrote about it in his blog.

Seeing Black

Our friends at the premium cable channel EPIX have a new comedy special for their library, as they welcome back frequent LLS guest Lewis Black. TheStreet.com and others are reporting that the new special will debut in March.


Silent Movie
In case you missed Craig’s silent movie on Monday’s show featuring Alex and Bridger, here is another look. And to those smart-alacks who pointed out that it’s not really a silent movie because Craig speaks at the end… that was part of the joke!

Video courtesy: CBS

Tonight’s Guests
Tuesday on the Late Late Show, Craig chats with TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz and TV personality Carrie Keagan.  On Wednesday, enjoy a visit with actor Thomas Lennon and astronomer Phil Plait.

Tour Update
We have confirmed that Craig Ferguson‘s April west coast tour will include a stop at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center in Lancaster, CA (north of Los Angeles) on April 21st at 8pm.  It will be a rare chance for fans in the greater Los Angeles area to see Craig perform his live stand up show so close to home.  Tickets go on sale this Thursday at 3pm ET/Noon PT. Meanwhile, we’re still waiting to see ticket information pop up online for the Casino Del Sol show in Tucson, AZ on April 19th.  The casino tells us that they hope to have something posted by early March.  You can always find the most current details on our Live Comedy Tour page.


Stick It To ‘Em
After this week’s discussion about Craig-themed license plates and bumper stickers, the RSA’s @Colleen_Byrne reminds us that there are RSA stickers available in her Robot Skeleton Army Store, from which all proceeds to go charity. This month’s charity is one of Craig’s favorites, the USO.

Merida At Disney

Our friends at StitchKingdom.com are reporting that Disney is auditioning for actresses to portray the new Disney/Pixar character of Merida from the film Brave at Disney World in Florida.  The ad specifies that they’re looking for someone playful and between 5’4″ and 5’6″ but there’s no word on whether a Scottish accent is required.


Fun With Fred
Craig tweeted to Scottish comedian Fred MacAulay on Monday:

@fredmacaulay Hey Fred. Can you DM me? I have a proposition for you. #notcode. #wellmaybe

Fred quickly responded:

@CraigyFergDone. Get back to me with the proposition…We could have talked last week I was in LA! //  PS You know Trondheim is in Norway……#notcodeeither

If you’ve not had the pleasure of seeing Fred perform, here’s a sample.  He was a guest on the popular British comedy panel show Mock the Week and was asked by host Dara Ó Briain to improvise on the topic of etiquette. He chose a story from a soccer match featuring the Partick Thistle Football Club, of which Craig is a fan, that sums up Scottish etiquette surrounding the use of the F-word:

Video courtesy: FreeTSHost

Tonight’s Guests

Monday on the Late Late Show, Craig enjoys some time with actor/writer Eric Idle and actress Sarah Paulson.  On Tuesday, watch for TV personalities Dr. Mehmet Oz and Carrie Keagan.  CBS tweeted:

2nite @CraigyFerg shares his silent movie so he can win at the #Oscars! Plus Eric Idle & Sarah Paulson visit on #LateLateShow 12:37am ET/PT!

Guest Update

The Late Late Show confirmed guest list has been updated through March 9th, including Boston-based comedian Dan Boulger, whose set was recorded all the way back on October 10th of last year but has yet to see the light of day.  Let’s hope Dan hasn’t given up comedy and moved on to selling used cars by now.  You can see the most current listings on our Guests page.

 

An Automotive Theme

After seeing the “Ferg” car window sticker in our most recent post, the RSA’s @Sherivig couldn’t resist sending us a photo of her license plate… and yes, it is her real license plate.  How about you?  Do you have any Craig Ferguson, Geoff Peterson or Late Late Show-related decorations on or inside your car?  Let us know!

Idle Idols
Actor/writer/producer Eric Idle isn’t just in California to visit with Craig. As the Los Angeles Times explains, he is launching a play on stage in LA in April that has an amazing cast including Russell Brand, Tim Curry, Billy Connolly, Eddie Izzard, Jane Leeves, Tracey Ullman, and Sophie Winkleman as well as Idle himself.

Sarah Paulson on DVD

LLS guest Sarah Paulson stars in the film some describe as the year’s best movie overlooked by the Oscars, Martha Marcy May Marlene. As the Kansas City Star reports, the film is coming out on DVD this week.


Dragons Live and in Person
Last week, we gave you an inside look at the new How To Train Your Dragon arena show that begins a world tour in Australia and New Zealand in March and April. This commercial and this one are starting to appear on television down under, as the RSA’s @dorindaletitbe discovered. Although dates have not yet been announced, the show is scheduled to come to the United States later this year. Here is a video clip from the media announcement:

Video courtesy: GlobalCreatures

This Week’s Guests

It’s another week of all-new episodes of the Late Late Show, beginning Monday with actor Eric Idle and actress Sarah Paulson.  Tuesday, Craig chats with TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz and TV personality Carrie Keagan.  Wednesday, watch for the return of actor Thomas Lennon and astronomer Phil Plait.   Actor Henry Winkler and actor Jay Baruchel are in the studio on Thursday.  And on Friday, Craig welcomes radio personality/comedian Dennis Miller and the music of The Light Brigade.

Ticket Update
Tickets are now on sale for all of Craig Ferguson‘s April west coast tour shows except for the Casino Del Sol show on April 19th in Tucson. There are also indications that Craig will be adding a show in Lancaster, CA (near Palmdale north of Los Angeles) on Saturday, April 21st. However, a location for a show has not been announced and the city’s largest performance space already has another show booked for that night. We’ll post the latest information on our Live Comedy Tour page as soon as we can confirm a location.

Crush Revisited
Still thinking about Thursday night’s show, Craig tweeted on Friday evening:

Reading @jonronson ‘s new book. He is extremely clever & entertaining. I see why Elaine Patterson (my schoolboy crush) married him #jealous

Craig and Malin’s PSA
The Huffington Post took note of Malin Ackerman’s visit with Craig on Thursday night, and the public service announcement they developed to advise women about clothing and shoes. CBS Cares.

Waters’ Filthy World

For several years, John Waters has performed a one-man vaudeville-style show called This Filthy World, in which he recounts some of the influences on his work. The show was filmed in 2006 and he continues to perform updated versions on stage, including Houston next month, as BroadwayWorld.com reports.

Gone
The New York Times reviews the new film Gone, which features LLS guest Jennifer Carpenter.

Craig Loves The 80s
After Craig’s tweet pondering his appearance on VH1’s I Love The 80s series, we put out the call for video clips. Two clips popped up in the comments section of our most recent post and the RSA’s @nailsfan517 pointed us to this one, where Craig talks about the Rolling Stones and their hit “Start Me Up.” The clip also includes comments from comedian Bil Dwyer.

Video courtesy: u27v

Tonight’s Guests
Friday on the Late Late Show, Craig talks with playwright and filmmaker John Waters and actress Jennifer Carpenter.  CBS tweeted:

John Waters shares his Oscars plans w/ @CraigyFerg, then Jennifer Carpenter stops by on #LateLateShow 12:37am ET/PT 2nite!

Guest Update

The future guest list has been updated to include actress Courtney Cox.  For the most complete and up-to-date listings, direct your friends to our Guests page any time.

We Love the 80s
Craig Ferguson caught a glimpse of himself on a television show from a decade ago, where he was one of many guest celebrities commenting on pop culture memories.  He tweeted on Wednesday evening:

Just saw myself on VH1’s “I Love the 80’s” from about 10 years ago. Jeez, I’ve been creepy for a long long time. #humblebrag

Does anyone have a clip they could share?

More Conan Ahead
The Washington Post was among the many media outlets reporting that TBS has extended its contract with late night host Conan O’Brien for another two years.

Club Atmosphere

Comedienne Kathleen Madigan tells OCWeekly.com that the Late Late Show is her favorite late night show on which to perform because the small crowd and dark stage provide a comedy club-style atmosphere.



New Brave Scene
We showed you the teaser trailer last summer and the first full-length trailer  in the fall.  Now, check out the first full scene from the Disney/Pixar animated feature film Brave.  The film, which features the voice of Craig Ferguson as Lord MacIntosh, will be released this summer.  In this scene, we get a closer look at the film’s heroine Merida, as she asserts her independence

Video courtesy: vaultofdisney

Tonight’s Guests
Thursday on the Late Late Show, Craig welcomes Swedish-born and Canadian-raised actress Malin Akerman along with author Jon Ronson.  Ackerman tweeted just before Thursday’s taping:

Getting ready to do the Late late show w Craig Ferguson! So excited! http://pic.twitter.com/oTJMdWAV

CBS added:

Malin Ackerman & @CraigyFerg offer a PSA w/ relationship advice & Jon Ronson points out psychopaths on #LateLateShow, 12:37am 2nite!

On Friday, Craig’s guests are playwright and filmmaker John Waters and actress Jennifer Carpenter.

Last-Minute Guest Change
Craig Ferguson tweeted on Wednesday evening about a last-minute guest change:

Attention @annericeauthor fans! Her interview was great but long & I don’t want to cut it so it’s been moved to 3/19.You’ll thank me later.

Along with the previously scheduled reality TV personality Carson Kressley, comedian comedian Ramin Nazer has been added to Wednesday’s show.  He tweeted:

I will be on The Late Late Show with @CraigyFerg TONIGHT at 11:30PM CST on CBS.

Learning French on Twitter
The cold medication must be really kicking in for Craig Ferguson, who took to Twitter on Wednesday to delve into the intricacies of the French language:

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It started when Craig noticed a tweet from French talk show host Jacques “Arthur” Essbag, who tweeted: Denzel Washington est un grand acteur.

Craig responded by saying: Et Danny DeVito est un petit acteur. #learnfrenchontwitter

Arthur noticed and said:  Craig Ferguson est un très Grand animateur.

And Craig replied:  Et Arthur est un petit chou.(cabbage or pastry) #learnfrenchontwitter

Craig then noticed a tweet from a fan who asked: who is chuck norris?

So keeping up the French theme, Craig said: Chuck Norris est un tres grand mal derrière #learnfrenchontwitter

Another fan jumped in and asked: did you just essentially say chuck morons is a huge bad ass in French? Win.  And Craig said, Oui.

But Arthur was confused and interjected:  “Un tres grand mal derrière” ? Mean nothing in french…

So Craig countered:  Chuck Norris dude. Figure it out. #learnenglishontwitter

Arthur suggested:  In french “Mal derrière” mean: “Pain in the ass”…

Then a fan came to the rescue with some help from Google:  “Chuck Norris is a very great evil behind” according to google translate. Makes perfect sense to me!  And Craig said, Voila!

Craig summarized:  Look. I’ll say it in English so we’re all clear – Chuck Norris is a huge evil behind who can kick your sick ass so hard it’s bad. #coldmeds

And Arthur added:  #frenchlesson.Craig est l’animateur le plus drôle il est très joli dans son costume jaune canari et ses cheveux en petard!

Which, as far as we can tell means:  “Craig is the funniest host is very nice in his canary yellow suit and firecracker hair.”  So true.

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Earlier in the day, Craig made a discovery and tweeted:

Just discovered my pal Lenny is THE Leonardo of Leonardo & Roberto’s @gourmetblends. Best Balsamic I ever had in my mouth. #notcode #okmaybe

New Letters With Powder
Late night comedy hosts Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert were sent letters warning that all one hundred U.S. senators would soon receive letters containing a powder and that ten percent of them could contain dangerous substances. So far, at least three senators have received such letters, reports Boston’s GlobalPost.com. The Late Late Show received a letter containing powder in 2011, which turned out to be corn starch.

Maher Gets Coverage
Comedian Bill Maher‘s Tuesday appearance on the show got noticed by the Huffington Post and by dailycall.com, which reported on his remarks about the Republican field of presidential candidates.

West Coast Tour
California is already buzzing about Craig’s upcoming west coast tour, which includes a stop in San Luis Obispo on April 24th. Tickets for that show go on sale Friday. Meanwhile, tickets for Craig’s two shows on April 27th in Portland, OR go on sale Wednesday at 2pm ET/11am PT. You can see all of the latest information on our Live Comedy Tour page.


Brave Poster
The folks at Disney/Pixar have released a new poster for the animated feature film Brave, which hits theaters on June 22nd and includes Craig as the voice of Lord MacIntosh. ComingSoon.net was among the first to report on the new poster.

Tonight’s Guests

Wednesday on the Late Late Show, watch for reality TV personality Carson Kressley, and last-minute addition, comedian Ramin Nazer. On Thursday, Craig chats with actress Malin Akerman and author Jon Ronson.



Guest Update

Along with Wednesday night’s changes, the Late Late Show confirmed guest list has been updated through March 2nd, including: Henry Winkler, Dennis Miller, The Light Brigade, Joel McHale, Ted Alexandro, Susan Sarandon, Raquel Welch, Carl Edwards, Elizabeth Banks, Chris O’Dowd and Kristin Davis. You can see the latest listings on our Guests page.