Second guest: Lauren Holly, currently on NCIS with Mark Harmon. Most people probably haven't followed her career as long as I have. I've been watching her since she was on All My Children (as Julie Rand Chandler). I'd seen her on other shows before that, but those were one shot deals.
So, the two of you spoke about meeting at a CBS party. From there, you went into how she met her husband and how she knew she was going to marry him. It was quite sweet. It was a blind date that he didn't really want to go on. Being a man, he brought his friend along. But, Lauren only had eyes for her future husband.
The evening wrapped up with a song by Ne-Yo. He sang "So Sick" from his record (or do I have to say CD these days?), In My Own Words — due out February, 28. Not bad. I'm not much of a hip hop-soul kinda gal, but it wasn't too bad. At least he has a pleasant voice and doesn't rap.
The Cow of Time signaled the end of the show. Thanks again for a nice evening, Craiggles. Until next time!
Your cheeky wee monkey and saucy little minx,
Joanie
Check out The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on CBS, Monday-Friday, 12:30 AM, Pacific. If you can't stay up that late and/or refuse to record the show, you can always catch up on the monologues and skits on the LLS website, although you'll be missing so much if you don't watch the entire hour.
About the author: Joan Hunt adores Craig Ferguson and television in general. She is not a stalker, even though the restraining order says otherwise. She lives many miles safely south of Los Angeles and CBS Studios. She also likes presents. Presents like the Walkers Shortbread Rounds that her daughter gave her for Christmas (a long-standing family tradition and thoughtful gift).
Article comments
1 - Douglas Mays
Right on! Craig is the best of late night talk show hosts. His writers are amazing. What makes Craig's monologues so unique is his ability to stay on a subject and present an in depth analysis of chosen subject. Very funny. His delivery is right on.
His tribute to his father was amazing. An honor to live (or tape delay) television. What a 'from the soul' eloquent eulogy to the American audience Craig spoke. It deserves some sort of award or notice from the television academy. It was that amazingly good. So real.
My girlfriend has the major crush on him. I'm allowed to have a crush on Katie Courik. Craig's take off on Larry King is quite funny. I wonder if CBS is breeding him as a replacement for David Letterman. Just like Conan in for Leno.
2 - kjm
Please get some mental health care. You are most defintely a stalker living in a fantasy world imagining that you are actually talking to Craig Ferguson and have even adopted many of his phrases. Yes, he is very amusing, he seems like a nice person, but he is on TV. If Craig Ferguson should ever see any of your blogs I am sure he would think you are ridiculous and somewhat demented. YOU are not funny, you are pathetic. Get a real life.
3 - Joanie
Douglas, I don't understand the Katie Couric thing, but that's okay - as long as you and the girlfriend are cool with it, that's all that matters.
The tribute to Craig's dad was, again, one of the most touching moments on television.
4 - Douglas Mays
Sorry about Katie, it is an inside joke between mate and I. We are cool with it to a humorous level. I should have added a LOL to above statement.
Yes, very touching moments in the history of television.
5 - Joanie
Heh.
Now the big questions for you are: What would you like to see happen on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson? And, you "get" this, don't you?
6 - Kelly
Craig Ferguson,
Is my Sexy, Studly, Scottish, Funny, Compassionate Man!
From his real "Wee Little Monkey".
7 - Douglas Mays
Joanie,
You know another thing that Craig does that is very progressive and outstanding is that sometimes for his musical guests he has an unsigned bands perform. That is amazingly cool. And the results can be very pleasing.
8 - Mary Ann
Hey Joanie! Where've you been? I miss reading your recaps of the LLS with our Scottish hearthrob. What I really want to know, though, is who was it that he hugged and kissed in the audience on Friday, March 10th??? Was it you Joanie? Did you finally get noticed? Tell all now, girlfriend!
Mary Ann
9 - Joanie
Mary Ann, ahhh...you found me out! Not only have I been noticed, I obviously swept Craig off his feet and have abandoned the column in order to protect our secret.
Seriously though, the only one who noticed the column was Shadoe Stevens, God bless him. And, as much as I would love to say I really did nab a man as fabulous as Craig, my boyfriend would likely be a little upset.
Sadly, it wasn't me getting hugged. I wish! No, I was busy pushing my way through a crowd of teen goths at a local all-ages venue trying to get in to talk with the manager. I would have much preferred to be at the LLS taping!
I'm currently looking for someone to take over the column for me as my editing duties have left me with little time to do much writing on a regular basis. Giving the column up is harder than quitting smoking or having a baby (I've done both, so I know). I've had such great material too! If only I had the time.
The best part of my day is my appointment with Craig each night. The laughter and the sanity break make everything a little easier to deal with.
I'll have a "farewell" piece up soon. Look for it!
10 - dylan tauzell
what are in the picture frames on your desk?