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Courting Craig Ferguson: The Late Late Show Diaries 11-3-2005

Written by Joan Hunt
Published November 07, 2005
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That's my two cents.

Email: Jeff in Elkins, WV, "What's up Craig? Do you want me to send you some snow?" "You could probably make money doing something like that. Put it in a bottle with a red ribbon about it and call it Kabbalah Snow." David in Tacoma, WA, "If you could host your own show in another city, where would you do it?" "Tacoma, WA. For one reason, I've never been there."

Silly sketch with Dan McVicar (The Bold and the Beautiful). He's managed to get his hands on the Mighty Ferg's tickets for the Rolling Stones. Freakin' hilarious. Even better, the dancing after. What the hell was that? Other than cute, I mean.

You know, sweet, silly Craig, when I'm sitting here alone at night and audibly laughing, that's a damn good sign that you're doing something right. Rhiannon (from the email the other night, you remember HER, dont' you?) told me that she never laughs when she's alone. Until you. So there you have it. Expert testimony from two women. Testimony that proves you're laughable. Oh, wait, that doesn't sound nice, does it? I mean it in the nice way. I probably should have said "Craig Ferguson inspires laughter!" Next time. I promise. I'll dress up in something lovely and use grand, sweeping gestures as I make the announcement.

First guest: Charlie Sheen, currently starring in Two and a Half Men. He's had a succexful career, no doubt about it. He's good looking, funny, and a bad boy. He's popular. You can't help but like the guy. I had a friend who dated him for a while. That was way back in the 80s. Ah, yes, the 80s. A decade best remembered only when looking through scrapbooks and VH1 specials. Anyhow, back to Two and a Half Men. It's one of my favorite shows on TV. Proof? One word: SQUAB.

On to talk about Charlie working with his dad in Wall Street and Spin City (as well as an upcoming Men episode). You asked him, "Is it fun?" Sheen replied that it has been, but there's always that thing about not living up to your father's expectations. Who hasn't experienced that phenom before? Don't we all wait for the nod from our folks on some level?

Enough about his career. Bigger news loomed. As you discussed his reputation as a randy bachelor, Charlie revealed that he and Denise are back together. (I haven't been holding my breath, but I'm glad for anyone who finds love and happiness). Sheen is also father to three daughters, aged a five months to age 21 years. The Craigster asked: "Are you a strict father?" Sheen replied, "What can I be strict about?" He also said, "Parenthood changes the way you look at yourself." I completely agree. Everything you do is likely to be mirrored by your children. There's no escaping it. Everything you say is likely to be parrotted back at some inopportune moment. Like, say - in the bank. You don't want your kid suddenly screaming, "you bastards! What the f#$@ did you do with my money?" It's just not a good thing.

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Former Baywatch babe, Playboy centerfold, and stunt double for Abe Vigoda, Managing Editor of Blogcritics and member of the board of directors for BLUSD, Joanie juggles her love of words, music, photography, wildlife, and television with her greatest love -- her kids. In a perfect, non-Mitty-esque world, her days would be elastic, allowing her to accomplish everything on her "to do" list.
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Courting Craig Ferguson: The Late Late Show Diaries 11-3-2005
Published: November 07, 2005
Type: Review
Section: Video
Filed Under: Video: Comedy, Video: Film and TV Business, Video: Talk Show, Video: Television
Part of a feature: The Late Late Show
Writer: Joan Hunt
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#1 — November 9, 2005 @ 16:48PM — Rhiannon

"Craig Ferguson is laughable"
Inspired and genius! I forgot to mention that your blog makes me laugh just as much. And I entirely agree about Winokur. For a change, a guest has as much crazy, bountiful energy as Craig.

#2 — November 10, 2005 @ 00:24AM — Joanie [URL]

Didn't you just love that energy??? I wish Craig had more guests that bubbly.

#3 — September 14, 2008 @ 01:33AM — mara clary

Hey loved this site. all comments on craig are right on. this is a really cool site and I think you having stuff about craig is great. he is one of the greatest things to happen to television since lucy. i just wish he would some stand up gigs here in louisiana. how do you meet him, i just want an autograph on my bod so I can get it tattooed over. hey keep up the good work on craig. mara

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