First guest: James Woods (E.R., 2-2-06) came out and was the goofiest I've ever seen him. I rather enjoyed it. Playful, loose, and yes, even a bit cheeky. It was perfect, until the time he said you were a bit stupid. He said it with love, but still...
One of my favorite James Woods' movies is The Ghosts of Mississippi, which was absolutely fantastic! Another was 1989's True Believer. That may have been the last scary movie I ever willingly watched. My younger sister and I stayed up late to watch it while our parents were out of town. We both got so freaked out that we ended up huddled together on the sofa, wide-eyed, and looking for anything else on TV that might distract us from the heebie-jeebies.
Back to the show. Slightly manic, Woods rambled and gestured his way through the interview. I don't ever recall him being quite so animated, not even when he was on Rolie Polie Olie as Gloomius Maximus. Oh, shush. It's a sweet show and I have kids. I'm allowed.
And not only that, I can also go to his online poker site and enjoy that! I can even multi-task and watch him as Gloomius while I'm playing poker. I'm good that way.
Sketch: Steve Jones' Diary - fuzzy pink slippers and a little yellow rubber ducky named Trevor. I don't know how you talked this man into doing these spots, but BRAVO!
Next up: Piper Perabo, currently of Imagine Me & You and Cheaper By the Dozen 2. She seemed a little uncomfortable with the interview format at first, but was obviously succumbing to your charm, you naughty little pony. Who could blame her, though? Your audience does that every night. Anyway, I think it was your reference to the Blue Hole that made her smile most. I'm just saying!
Musical guest: Keaton Simons. He's a little Jack Johnson-y, but with a bit of a David Krumholtz look, and his bassists was somewhat Ben Affleck-ish. I liked. Not the Ben Affleck part, but all the rest. As I've been working my way through musical genres of late, I've been delighted to discover new artists via your show. Craig, you inspire me to look beyond my normal boundaries. That's a good thing. Most of the time.
Article comments
1 - Kirby Truhawk Trew-poetry
Craig, my wife and I went to your show this last monday It was terrific!
My wife gave you a couple of poems then, last night you talked about poetry hope you like one of mine, kirby truhawk,
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2 - Beth Christie
All I wanted to do was get a message to Craig that I have finished reading his novel for the third time and still howl with laughter and cry real tears. I absolutely love the writing and the man.
3 - Kathy Custren
...Amazing play-by-play, Joan! (--And here I thought I was the only one awake enough in the wee hours to be diligently taking notes on Craig's show(s). Yours are so much more detailed than mine--plus they're actually typed, while mine are hastily scrawled (but readable, mind you). I have to admit, I slacked off the note taking after almost a year...but if something interesting is said, I still write it down. Some habits, especially where Craig's humor is concerned, are SOOOO hard to break--which is why I have an alarm set every night to catch the show. Thanks for the stroll down memory lane!
4 - Beth Carpenter
I am also reading Craig Ferguson's novel. It is one of the best novels i have ever read!!! I'm slowing down reading it though, as i get closer to the end. The reason is because it is such a rollar coaster ride i am worried that the ending cannot live up to the rest of the book. I'm sorry i feel this way, but you know how expectations are. And how they can lead to disappointment. The human mind is so amazing and Craig's is so brillant that i should just trust him that the end of the book will not disappoint. Besides, as soon as i finish, the sooner i can start the ride all over again!
Beth,
Hamilton, Canada