Bigger Studio, Bigger Guests

The people who book guests for the Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson have scored a big one for later in October. Actor Tom Hanks will be on the show for the first time. Hanks’ son, actor Colin Hanks, has been on the show twice, but never Tom himself. Another big name coming up later in the month is actress Susan Sarandon, who has been on the show twice before. You can see the most up-to-date listings on our Guests page.


Rubbing Elbows
The president of Craig’s production company, Rebecca Tucker (pictured at center), was backstage on Monday night to meet the band:

My southern accent rarely comes out anymore…except when i’m with Lynyrd Skynyrd #badass #icryatfreebird http://twitpic.com/b08xed

Carrot Top

Props comedian and Las Vegas regular Carrot Top is on Tuesday’s Late Late Show. He sent a picture from backstage.



Sunday Morning
Craig recently complained that he’s never been interviewed on 60 Minutes. But he has been interviewed on CBS Sunday Morning, back in 2008 around the time of his appearance at the White House Correspondents Dinner. Here is the interview in two parts:

Video courtesy: rock3rgyrl

Tonight’s Guests
Tuesday on the Late Late Show, Craig visits with actress Mindy Kaling and comedian Carrot Top. On Wednesday, Craig’s guests are actor Keanu Reeves and biologist Dan Riskin.

Craig to Appear on CBS This Morning on Friday
Set those DVRs! After appearing on ABC’s The View, The Late Show with David Letterman and in person at the Paley Center for Media on Thursday. October 4th, Craig Ferguson will be up early the next morning on Friday, October 5th, to appear on CBS This Morning, which airs from 7-9am “in your region.” From there, he’ll kick off his 10-day tour of the northeastern US at the Tropicana in Atlantic City on Friday night before returning to New York for his Radio City Music Hall show on Saturday, October 6th. That will be three television interviews in less than 24 hours, so we’ll be seeing plenty of Craig as the week draws to a close!

We Want Your Stories!
As Craig begins his 10-day Live Comedy Tour, we want to hear your stories. Will you be in the audience for Craig’s question and answer session at the Paley Center for Media? Will you be in Atlantic City or Radio City Music Hall to see his show and Josh Robert Thompson warming up the crowd? How about in Connecticut, Pennsylvania or upstate New York?

If you are able to write a brief account of your adventures (including the excitement of getting to and from the show if interesting things happen along the way), we’d be happy to share it with the rest of Craig’s fans here on the RSA News website. Still photos (from venues that allow pictures – please turn off your flash and allow the existing lighting to work its magic) are also welcome. You can send us your story and photos using the form on our Contact Us page, or just tweet us a link to your blog or website.

When Craig was in Las Vegas last month, several fans sent us their stories and they were enjoyed by readers around the world. Since you’re getting the chance to see Craig in person, share the joy with your fellow robot skeletons! Your submissions make this website work. Thanks in advance!

Disptach on Dispatch
If you enjoyed the band Dispatch on the Late Late Show last week, take a look to see if they might be coming to a city near you. The website BroadwayWorld.com is reporting on the band’s tour, which began Monday night in Minneapolis. If you’re in New York this weekend, they’ll be performing at Radio City Music Hall the night before Craig takes the stage.

Caine on Caine
Craig admits that he doesn’t do many celebrity impressions, but one of his best is Michael Caine. In this clip, Caine takes on those who imitate his distinctive style:

Video courtesy: Jason Kottke

Tonight’s Guests

Monday on the Late Late Show, Craig talks with actor Ethan Hawke and we’ll hear the music of Lynyrd Skynyrd.  On Tuesday, Craig welcomes actress Mindy Kaling and comedian Carrot Top.

Ticket Update
As Craig Ferguson gets ready to launch his fall stand up comedy tour of the northeastern US, we’re keeping an eye on remaining tickets for his shows. Main floor tickets are sold out for his October 5th show at the Tropicana in Atlantic City, but mezzanine tickets are still available. As of Sunday evening, there are only 79 seats left at the Ridgefield Playhouse for the show on October 8th. Get those tickets soon because it will be sold out shortly! Most of the main floor seats are gone for the show in Hershey on October 9th, and only about 200 balcony tickets remain in Greensburg on October 10th. Book early to avoid disappointment! You can see all the details with dates, times, locations and ticket links on our Live Comedy Tour page.

Familiar Territory
Craig’s October 5th show at the Tropicana in Atlantic City will be his third show there in the past three years. He’ll also be at the Palace Theater in Greensburg for the third time. He was there in 2010 and 2007. And Craig will be making his second appearances at the State Theater in Easton, PA and the Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut. He performed in both venues in 2008.

If They Mated
The RSA’s @hoborobot has an unusual eye for detail. This time, she wondered what would happen if Dirk Weems and the Cheshire Cat got together. The result is pretty funny.

Video Clip
Before Craig officially became an American citizen, he was offered honorary citizenship in some cities and states around the country. The RSA’s @monroemk reminded us how it all began, in this clip:

Video courtesy: Fergufool

This Week’s Guests

It’s another week of all-new episodes of the Late Late Show, beginning Monday with actor Ethan Hawke and music by Lynyrd Skynyrd. On Tuesday, Craig brings back two favorites; actress Mindy Kaling, and comedian Carrot Top. On Wednesday, Craig chats with actor Keanu Reeves and biologist Dan Riskin. Actress Roseanne Barr and actress Keke Palmer are on the show Thursday. And on Friday, watch for medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and actress Ginnifer Goodwin.