Update: Vegas tickets now on sale:Tickets for Craig Ferguson‘s appearance at the Venetian in Las Vegas September 27-28 are now on sale, including VIP backstage packages. See the details on our Live Comedy Tour page. Vegas is usually the only place where fans can meet and greet Craig, so book early to avoid disappointment!

Friday night guest swap: On Friday, June 28th, actress Moon Bloodgood will be on the show with Tenacious D. Comedienne Cathy Ladman moves to Tuesday, July 9th with Morgan Freeman. See our Guests page for the most complete and up-to-date listings.

Craig and the Pixel Police
The “warming glow” TV section of Uproxx.com has a great article about Craig’s recent monologue tangent; drawing “allegedly” suggestive shapes on cue cards and daring the censors to pixelate them. The writer not only enjoys how Craig pushes the envelope, but explains why the Late Late Show host is under-appreciated.

Craig in Print

Scottish Craig fan @Sheriffbrody uncovered an June 2000 article from Empire Magazine featuring Craig and tweeted him a photo of it. Our thanks to the RSA’s @normaapril for spotting it in the Twitter stream! Click on the link or the image to see it full size.



Craig Needs No Words
In an innovative twist on the late night genre, Craig gets the crowd warmed up for the show without saying a word.

Video courtesy: Fergufool

Holiday Break

As the Late Late Show moves into a break for the Independence Day holiday, we will do the same. During the week of July 1st-5th, watch for encore presentations of shows from April and May. You can see the complete listings on our Guests page. New (pre-taped) episodes return on July 8th. If any Craig-related news happens between now and then, we’ll post it here. See you on July 8th!

Denver Shows
Although the website at Comedy Works in Denver is still listing the August 30th through September 1st guest as a “top secret act,” we know that out fearless leader Craig Ferguson will be there. And as the RSA’s @bgrhubarb spotted, Craig is tentatively scheduled for two shows each night, for a total of six performances. The website indicates that tickets will be sold on a “members only” basis, which means you have to sign up for the club’s mailing list to become a member. If you’re thinking about going, be sure to sign up soon because tickets are limited.

Tough Day at the Office
As the Huffington Post reports, Franklin and Bash star Breckin Meyer got to do a nude scene with Heather Locklear, but as he told Craig on Tuesday night’s show, it wasn’t as much fun as you might think.

Craig’s Broken Finger
Craig explains how his broke his finger, and later provides a more detailed explanation.

Video courtesy: Fergufool

Video courtesy: Fergufool

Craig is Everywhere
Craig Ferguson has announced 22 more live stand up comedy performances across the US and Canada through the end of 2013. He now has a total of 31 shows on tap. Tickets for a pair of performances in Coquitlam, BC just outside Vancouver will be available on Thursday, June 27th at 10am PT. Tickets for the show at the Hard Rock in Orlando go on sale Friday, June 28th at 10am ET. Tickets for the other just-announced shows have not yet gone on sale but we will be constantly updating our Live Comedy Tour page has those dates are put in place, and updating you on Facebook and Twitter.

Josh Opens

Josh Robert Thompson will be opening for Craig on his many new tour dates this fall, with the exception of Denver, where our fearless leader will be working up new material on stage. Several robot skeletons say they’ve been to see Craig in Denver and enjoyed watching him work on his new act. The club is a small room, so you get to see him up close.


Hot Sauce
During one of her two appearances on the Late Late Show in 2009, Sandra Bullock and Craig had a conversation about hot sauce.

Video courtesy: ilaNmariah4everxD

Update: New Tour Dates Added

Craig Ferguson has announced 22 new tour dates across the US and Canada through the end of 2013, bringing his total of upcoming shows to 31. Tickets for a pair of shows in Coquitlam, BC go on sale this week. The rest of the ticket on-sale dates have not yet been announced but we will update our Live Comedy Tour page as soon as links are available.

Why We Need Craig
The RSA’s Jo has written a great blog post on her website, making the case that Craig should be on television in the UK, not just the U.S., Canada and Australia. We couldn’t agree more. She’ll have to lobby the BBC or ITV to make it happen!


Craig Tweets
Perhaps Jo’s article touched off a flurry of tweets from Craig on Monday evening, where he responded to calls from fans to “explain himself,” which he did masterfully:

“@CraigGilliver: @CraigyFerg in Australia The Late, Late Show is on BEFORE The Late Show – Explain yourself.” Coriolis Effect.

“@ErenAka51: @CraigyFerg the show isn’t on in England! Explain yourself.” I’m shunned for my spectacular teeth?#actuallyIdontknowwhy

“@stabattenmet: @CraigyFerg: You’re on at Exactly the same time in Canada as in the US! Explain yourself.” I’m a time lord. #2hearts

“@ASRosas3: @CraigyFerg I haven’t been to your show and I live in LA . Explain yourself !” Traffic on the 405

“@ElevationGrace: @CraigyFerg In Orlando TLLS airs 30 minutes later than anywhere else. Explain yourself.” Gives seniors time to prepare.

“@Bradycummings2: @CraigyFerg @ASRosas3 craig what is going on!?!?!” Climate change.

“@mazziemo: @CraigyFerg your show is not on in Scottlanda and your Scottish! Ecplain yourself!” Racism

“@_WolfSpirit: @CraigyFerg If youre a time lord what’s your time lord name? (ie Doctor,Master, Rani ext)” Sparkles.

“@Big_M: @CraigyFerg In Mexico we do not watch your show in spanish, explain yourself señor” Si. Me gusto la playa

“@Megan_08: @CraigyFerg I’m a lesbian but I have a huge crush on you. EXPLAIN YOURSELF” you lack commitment.

“@mdjaxon: @CraigyFerg Craig, you claim to be anti establishment, but respond to all demands to “explain yourself”…EXPLAIN YOURSELF!” No.

That last one really says it all. That’s how you can have fun on Twitter!

Cunningham’s New Novel
Craig’s mother-in-law Linda Cunningham is a romance novelist, and the new cover for her upcoming novel has just been revealed. Keeping the Peace will be the third installment of her “Small Town Girl” series. Thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb for the link!

Bad Oysters
Craig recalls the time he had a romantic date undone by a bad oyster.

Video courtesy: Fergufool

Josh to Stand Up in Canada
Josh Robert Thompson will open for Craig Ferguson in the upcoming fall stand up comedy tour across central and western Canada. Josh tweeted:

Yes, Canadians: I will be opening for @craigyferg on the Oct tour. And also doing stand-up.

To get your tickets, just stop by our Live Comedy Tour page, which has the most up-to-date information and links available. Meanwhile, we’ve been watching the terrible flooding in Calgary and wishing the best for everyone in Alberta as the water recedes and the cleanup begins.

Rosie’s Fighting Side
The sports website badlefthook.com was impressed by Rosie Perez‘ recent appearance on the Late Late Show, where she talked about being a boxing fan and chided Craig for not watching more fights.

Craig Getting Hot in Cleveland
Craig will appear in the season finale of the TV Land sitcom Hot in Cleveland with Betty White. The episode air date has not been officially announced but is expected in July 24th. Thanks to the alert RSA’s @bgrhubarb and @nancyvrom, we can get a brief glimpse of Craig in this promo for the show:

Video courtesy: tvland

Josh in a Tie

The RSA’s @BowTies_Bananas opted to use a long necktie rather than a bow tie in a new drawing of Josh Robert Thompson.




Stern Words
In a recent interview on NBC’s Late Night, radio personality Howard Stern mocked host Jimmy Fallon, asking him how he got picked to be the next host of The Tonight Show, saying he barely beats Craig Ferguson in the ratings.

Poking Fun at the Network
Craig isn’t the only late-night television host to take an occasional poke at his network bosses. Here, the one and only Johnny Carson comments on the NBC medical plan.

Video courtesy: johnnycarson

Helping Kids
The Alliance for Children’s Rights in Los Angeles thanked Craig Ferguson and his comedian pal Bob Saget for lending their talents to support a recent fundraiser:

@bobsaget @CraigyFerg thanks 4 supporting our #FOREVERproject & 400,500 kids in foster care who need forever families pic.twitter.com/Ks9CinDwbC

More Craig Art

The RSA’s @ebarajas0523 decided to draw a poster of Craig after reading his autobiography and enjoying him on the Late Late Show. Thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb for spotting it!



Silly Old Bear
Craig provided the voice of Owl in the latest film version of Winnie the Pooh. In a featurette about the movie, Craig talks about the role.

Video courtesy: Clevver Movies