Gateway City
Craig Ferguson‘s Live Comedy Tour took our fearless leader back to Nashville for a show at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center Monday night.  He moves on to St. Louis on Tuesday for a return engagement at the Pageant.   Along the way, Craig has been tweeting some of his experiences.  After making the trip from Birmingham to Nashville on Sunday evening, Craig had to wait out a tornado warning:

2am in Nashville and the tornado warning sirens are still blaring. V glad to be indoors. It’s gnarly out there. #imawussycaliforniannow // And the storm seems to have passed. No twisters with flying cows etc. Thank goodness. Goodnight.

We hope all of Craig’s robot skeleton faithful made it through the storms safely.  Craig also tweeted about his post-show plan for Monday night:

Show in Nashville tonight then dinner with my buddy @TraceAdkins. Good times. #theremaybemeat. #notcode

He even threw in a Kardasahian observation for good meansure:

I just read a tweet where Khloe Kardashian quoted George Bernard Shaw. Looking forward to a Joycean rebuttal from Snooki. #whatthefuck?

He also retweeted a link to the BBC with pictures of the northern lights over Scotland.  If you’ve never had the chance, we cannot recommend more strongly that you include seeing them on your bucket list.  The result of solar winds interacting with Earth’s atmosphere, the northern lights or Aurora Borealis and their southern counterpart, the Aurora Australis, are one of the most stunning sights in nature.

Less stunning but apparently still a rare sight, are truly nice men’s rooms, as Craig tweeted:

http://twitpic.com/8avk45 Men’s room or set of Lenny Kravitz video?

Opening Acts

Craig’s opening act in Biloxi and Birmingham was Los Angeles comedian Rory Scovel.

For the rest of this week’s tour, New York City-based comedian Ted Alexandro will open for Craig.  Ted has appeared on the Late Late Show and has opened for Craig in the past.

And as always, we are looking for your stories and photos.  If you are in the audience for any of Craig’s shows this week, we would be delighted to pass along your story to the rest of the Robot Skeleton Army.  Just use our Contact Us form to send us your story or a link to wherever you have posted it.

Kids Music
Craig takes a look at music geared toward the kids:

Video courtesy: RoQu3tO

Tonight’s Guests
The Late Late Show returns to Paris all this week.  On Monday, Craig tours the Eiffel Tower and talks with bookstore owner Sylvia Beach Whitman and TV Host/Comedian Jacques “Arthur” Essebag (from August 1, 2011). Tuesday’s show features Kristen Bell, Eddie Izzard and actor Jean Reno (from August 2, 2011).

 

Music City USA
Craig Ferguson takes his Live Comedy Tour back to Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, returning to the Polk Theater where he recorded his most recent comedy special, Does This Need To Be Said?  After his Saturday night show in Biloxi, Craig tweeted on Sunday morning:

Getting on tour bus to roll from Biloxi Mississippi – Birmingham Alabama. Surely a Cracker Barrel breakfast cannot be far away. Good times.

Later he added:

Heading to gig in Alabama. Things looking a bit tornado-y. Damn. I wanted to wear my new hat.

We hope everyone in the area stays safe.

Betty Digs Craig
The RSA’s @RaniVermonty found an article on StarPulse.com from 2010, where Betty White says nice things about Craig.

Other Craig Fergusons
From our “other Craig Fergusons” file, there is a Craig Ferguson who plays for a professional soccer team in New Zealand.

Horse Outfit

The RSA’s @doxieone1 was out and about and spotted a horse costume that looked a bit familiar.




Haunted Studio
Craig meets the ghost haunting the basement studio at CBS:

Video courtesy: RoQu3tO

This Week’s Guests

All this week on the Late Late Show, we get to revisit Craig’s whirlwind tour of Paris.  Monday, Craig tours the Eiffel Tower and begins a series of chats with bookstore owner Sylvia Beach Whitman and TV Host/Comedian Jacques “Arthur” Essebag (from August 1, 2011).  Tuesday’s show features Kristen Bell, Eddie Izzard and one of many conversations with actor Jean Reno (from August 2, 2011).  On Wednesday, Craig visits the Louvre, goes boating with Jean-Michel Cousteau and meets cheesemaker Marie-Anne Cantin (from August 3, 2011).  Craig tours the Palace of Versailles on Thursday and talks about France’s rulers with TV presenter/French royalty expert Stéphane Berne (from August 4, 2011).  And on Friday Craig chats with shoe designer Christian Louboutain and performs at the Moulin Rouge (from August 5, 2011).

Paint Me A Birmingham
Craig Ferguson heads to Birmingham, Alabama on Sunday for a pair of shows at the Stardome Comedy Club, as he continues this week’s leg of his Live Comedy Tour.  Upon arriving in Biloxi, Mississippi on Saturday, Craig tweeted:

Woke up in Biloxi MS with a hangover. Odd. I stopped drinking nearly 20 years ago. Maybe latenight truckstop Moon Pie is the culprit. #code

Let’s hope he washed it down with an RC Cola, the drink famously paired with Moon Pies across the South. Later, he added:

http://twitpic.com/8a1asf If you ever need alone time I suggest the gym in a large casino. #latenighttruckstopmoonpieguilt

After working out, he tweeted a single letter, followed by an explanation:

X // Oh. I seem to have accidentally tweeted the letter X. Please accept it as a kiss. You too ladies.

And just before Saturday’s show, Craig retweeted an audience member’s observation and quipped:

“@Danimal76: Someone is walking around with a bunny puppet at the @CraigyFerg show.” Good grief! Not another one. They’re breeding like..oh

Scottish Silliness
The Scottish press is at it again, this time in the Scottish Sun newspaper. They use a very deceptive headline, not based on any facts or quotes, designed to catch attention that is not substantiated in the article.  The rest of the article is mostly decent, expect for a few incorrect or incomplete facts, about Craig’s sister Lynn Ferguson.  Upon reading the article, Lynn tweeted:

Gags. What gags? @craigyferg Since when did you start using gags? http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/scotlandfeatures/4075918/Lynn-Ferguson-Its-no-surprise-my-brother-Craig-cracked-America-I-wrote-most-of-his-gags.html

There was another, much better article on Scotsman.com previewing the television special Lynn is narrating about the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.  Thanks to the RSA’s @NancyInTampa and @CozyHobo for the link.

Steroid Hearings
Craig holds court as Senator Howell Thurston, as he investigates steroid use in baseball:

Video courtesy: RoQu3tO

Holidays and Birthdays
Saturday, January 21st is National Hugging Day, as well as the birthday of George Orwell, Benny Hill, Jack Nicklaus and Placido Domingo.  Sunday, January 22nd is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day, and is the birthday of August Strindberg, Ann Sothern and Lord Byron. Here is perhaps Lord Byron’s most famous work:



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She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
And all that’s best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes:
Thus mellow’d to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress,
Or softly lightens o’er her face;
Where thoughts serenely sweet express
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.

And on that cheek, and o’er that brow,
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow,
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all
A heart whose love is innocent!
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Biloxi Bound
Craig Ferguson kicks off this week’s Live Comedy Tour at the Imperial Palace Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.  Sunday’s show is in Birmingham, Alabama, where the Birmingham Weekly is encouraging people to get out and laugh.

If you are getting out to see Craig and laugh this week, we want to hear from you!  Our readers often send us still pictures (no videos, please… they’re not allowed at Craig’s shows), blog posts or stories about seeing Craig live and in person.  We’re happy to pass them along right here on the website, so the rest of the Robot Skeleton Army can enjoy sharing in your experience.  Just use our Contact Us form to send us your story or links to your photos or blog.  You can also tweet us @RSA_News.

Now That’s  Shout Out
The Huffington Post gives Sara Paxton a shout out for her talk show debut on the Late Late Show.

People Profile
People Magazine did a brief profile of Craig back in 2008.

Who Series 7

The website Anglotopia.net reports that a few details about the next series of Doctor Who are emerging, including the possible return of Sophia Myles.



Celebrity Grab Bag
Craig gives us a look at what celebrities are planning for Saint Patrick’s Day:

Video courtesy: RoQu3tO

Tonight’s Guests
Friday on the Late Late Show, enjoy comedian Larry the Cable Guy and music by 3 Doors Down.  Next week, watch for a rebroadcast of last summer’s “Le Late Late Show” episodes from Paris.  The full lineup is on our Guests page.

Tour Time Approaches

Excitement is building over Craig Ferguson‘s Live Comedy Tour of the Southeast and Midwest in the coming week.  He is interviewed in the Saint Louis Post-Dispatch and the Omaha World-Herald, anticipating his stops in their cities.



The Best Voice
The Huffington Post chuckled about David Duchovny‘s visit with Craig on Wednesday’s show and the discovery he made about his son while watching American Idol.

Snowmageddon, Skelly Style

As parts of the Pacific Northwest see some unusually heavy snow, the RSA’s @mellowphotog tweeted a picture of a snowman version of Geoff Peterson, enjoying the weather.



Mythbuster Mania
The Los Angeles Times does an extensive Q & A with the Mythbusters Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage.

The Medication Talking
Craig gives us a glimpse of President Bill Clinton‘s recovery from heart surgery back in 2005:

Video courtesy: RoQu3tO

Tonight’s Guests
Thursday on the Late Late Show, Craig’s guests are comedian Steven Wright and actress Sara Paxton, who tweeted:

@CraigyFerg thanks for having me on the show!

Friday on the show, watch for comedian Larry the Cable Guy and music by 3 Doors Down.  The re-run fairy will have a French accent next week.  While Craig is on the road, we’ll have a chance to see an encore of the Late Late Show’s week in Paris.  Check out the lineup on our Guests page.

Downton Abbey Spoiler: True or Not True?

After Craig Ferguson‘s tweets Tuesday that he would be uttering a “major” spoiler of the BBC-made/PBS distributed show Downton Abbey, fans wondered what he would say on the show about it.  But after it aired, PBS responded by congratulating Craig on his “fake” spoiler.  So the question must be asked:  Was it an actual spoiler?  True or Not True?  Entertainment Weekly posted a story Wednesday with the response from PBS.  Thanks to the RSA’s @MissGraoully for the link.

Ticket Refunds
The Shreveport Times posted a brief story Wednesday about refunds for Friday’s canceled stand up show.  The theater’s website was updated with the notice as well.  Meanwhile, all other shows for the coming week are still on and you can find all the details on our Live Comedy Tour page.  We’ll keep you posted on any updates.

Fun with Frith
The Huffington Post mentions Colin Firth‘s visit with Craig on Tuesday’s show.

Geoff Lookalike
A Geoff Peterson lookalike made an appearance at an offbeat Viking wedding.  Note:  Playful obscene gestures in one of the photos.  Thanks to the RSA’s Sara for the link.

CBS Cares Where?!?
It’s true, the latest CBS Cares project is indeed a Colonoscopy Sweepstakes, promoted by Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne.  The winner receives (we’re not making this up) a free trip to New York City, a stay in a fancy hotel and a free colonoscopy.  The campaign’s commercials are admittedly a bit giggle-inducing but they draw attention to important health issues.  Thanks to the RSA’s @LoveAllThingsUK for the link.

Rod Stewart Proposal
Craig gives us his impression of Rod Stewart proposing atop the Eiffel Tower.

Video courtesy: RoQu3tO

Tonight’s Guests
Wednesday on the Late Late Show, Craig chats with actor David Duchovny and CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta, who tweeted:

hey @craigyferg, thx for the crafty mug. so… guess what’s in it? http://twitpic.com/88xmzc

Thursday, comedian Steven Wright is in the house, along with actress Sara Paxton.

Shreveport Show Canceled, All Other Shows Still On

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Craig Ferguson‘s planned stand up comedy show at the Strand Theatre in Shreveport, Louisiana on Friday, January 20th has been canceled.  Ticket refunds are available by contacting the Strand box office at 800-313-6373 between 10am and 5pm CT, between now and Friday.  There is no word on whether the show will be rescheduled.  All other shows for Craig’s Southeast and Midwest tour in the coming week are still on.  You can see the full list with venue and ticket information on our Live Comedy Tour page.

Win Tickets for Omaha
A local television station in Omaha is giving away pairs of tickets to Craig’s show at the Orpheum on Wednesday, January 25th.  The contest is open to US residents.  Thanks to the RSA’s @bgrhubarb for the link!

Downton Abbey Spoilers
Craig tweeted that on Tuesday’s show, Downton Abbey fans who are behind in their viewing might want to look away:

Oops. Major Downton Abbey spoiler on the show tonight during talk with Lynette Rice. #youvebeenwarned.

Earlier, Craig tweeted about some LA billboards:

Billboards all over L.A. for movie in which Dwayne”The Rock”Johnson apparently rides a giant bee. Somehow I find this depressing.#Iwonderwhy

Admiring Lucy’s Hands
The Huffington Post posted a clip of Craig having fun with Lucy Liu on Monday’s show.

Happy Birthday, Betty
The New York Daily News has a great slideshow of highlights from Betty White’s long show business career.

An Origin Myth

Actor George Takei posted a fun photo on his Facebook page, proving once and for all how the Mythbusters began.  Thanks to the RSA’s Sara for sending us the link!



Mythbuster Music
Craig and company start the show with a little music and a Mythbusters sing-along.

Video courtesy: TVsCraigFerguson2

Tonight’s Guests
Tuesday on the Late Late Show, Craig welcomes actor Colin Firth and Entertainment Weekly West Coast Editor Lynette Rice.  Wednesday, watch for actor David Duchovny and medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta.