REVIEW

Courting Craig Ferguson: The Late Late Show Diaries 11-22-05

Written by Joan Hunt
Published November 25, 2005
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More than anything, I object to the movie being remade because the first one was so damn good. Believe it or not, I own the DVD. I'm weird that way. I also own more than 10 Jerry Lewis movies, but I suppose that's a topic for another night, eh?

O'Connell talked about his background. His father is English and happened to be back in the green room when you stopped in to say hello before the show. I'm not sure how that translates into anything significant, but I love the fact that lots of wonderful little details about your guests come out during the interview.

I remember O'Connell from Stand By Me. I loved that movie. I also liked him a lot better in that than I have in Crossing Jordan. Although, to be fair, I haven't caught many episodes of that show. I've had enough of it from the crossovers they did with Las Vegas. Bah! I'm not one for crossovers unless they involve two shows I really like.

Oh well, Jerry's grown up nicely and he's much more tolerable than his awful brother. You remember his brother Charlie, don't you? From The Bachelor? Please, stop gagging. I didn't mean to do that to you. Really. Sorry about that. Let's just move on to something more pleasant, shall we?

Sketch: Michael Caine in Space - "Who said you can't go to work drunk? Whoever he is, I'd like to have a word with him. He's wrong."

Second guest: Joely Richardson of Nip/Tuck. She has a teenage daughter. As soon as she said that, I started thinking of my daughter (who just turned 13) and I spaced out. Really. All I heard after that was the Mighty Ferg asking, "Seen any bulges tonight?" (Okay, I lied. THAT was the best line of the night.)

Oh, you can only imagine what went through my head at that point. No, not you, Craigsy. Nope. I was thinking about my afternoon hug from an admirer. Yes, I have one or two of those. (Shh! It happens!) I like admirers. They're good for the old flagging self-esteem. Anyhow, bulges. That's right. I'll leave the rest to your imagination. And, just think, that could have been you instead of someone else. I'm just saying.

Musical guests: The Fray, a pretty cool band from Denver, Colorado. I used to live in Colorado. I saw a lot of bands there, but not them. I think they were probably in elementary school when I lived there. God, I'm old. I don't always feel that old, but it's the truth. I'm six months away from being 40 and there are these adorable young men on your show who make me wish I were so much younger. Younger so that I'd have the energy to dance about like a kid, that is. Shame on you for thinking anything else.

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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 11-22-05
Published: November 25, 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 25, 2005 @ 06:03AM — Angelina [URL]

Just want you to know that I have linked to your site because it is entirely too fun to keep to myself. Sadly, I don't have a chance to see your lover's show very often, so it's really been nice getting the recap from you. Thank you for the service!

#2 — December 6, 2005 @ 18:43PM — Dustin Keezer [URL]

Dear Craig I am a 14 year old boy and i like your show it is my favorite. I think it is funny when u say "welcome back my nahty litle donkey`s" it is so funny can u say it more oftenn. PS.thank u for choosing my papper. By Dustin

#3 — December 19, 2005 @ 20:40PM — Scott Butki

Joan, I thought of you and this feature today. The L.A. Times Magazine's cover story is on Craig Ferguson. I haven't read it yet. Email me if you want me to save the print copy and/or need help finding a link to it. I'm in L.A. area just for the rest of the month.

#4 — December 19, 2005 @ 20:41PM — Scott Butki

Joan, I thought of you and this feature today. The L.A. Times Magazine's cover story is on Craig Ferguson. I haven't read it yet. Email me if you want me to save the print copy and/or need help finding a link to it. I'm in L.A. area just for the rest of the month.

#5 — December 19, 2005 @ 23:15PM — Ruth

Glad to see someone shares my taste! I'm in New Jersey - the only thing that would improve Craig would be his relocation to NYC. I'm Welsh, and truly believe us Celts (including Scots like Craig) have true sex appeal and passion.

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