X

Join or Sign In

Sign in to customize your TV listings

Continue with Facebook Continue with email

By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson Latest News

  • 2005-2015
  • 11 Seasons
  • CBS
  • Talk & Interview
  • TV14
  • Watchlist
    Where to Watch

The Scottish actor who played the boss on "The Drew Carey Show" steps into late night with an easygoing interview style and monologues peppered with self-deprecating humor. Ferguson took over in 2005 for Craig Kilborn, the former "SportsCenter" anchor and host of "The Daily Show," who took the reins from Tom Snyder in 1999.

Will Arnett, John Mayer and Judd Apatow Among Upcoming Late, Late Show Guest Hosts

James Corden doesn't officially take the reins as the new host of The Late, Late Show until March 9, but CBS is getting a little help from a few famous friends in the meantime. Beginning Monday, Jan. 5 and running through...

Wed, Nov 26, 2014

Which Longtime Late-Night Host Will Be Craig Ferguson's Last Late Late Show Guest?

Craig Ferguson will bid farewell to late-night TV next month when he steps down as host of The Late Late Show on Friday, Dec. 19. The good news is that he'll be able to get plenty of ...

Thu, Nov 6, 2014

The Late Late Show with James Corden Will Premiere On...

The Late Late Show with James Corden will premiere Monday, March 9, CBS announced Thursday.Craig Ferguson, who announced in April that he was stepping down from The Late Late Show after 10 years, will sign off on Friday, Dec. 19. CBS did not say what would air during the three-month gap.Additionally, British producer ...

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

CBS Confirms James Corden Will Replace Craig Ferguson on The Late Late Show

It's official: James Corden will take over hosting duties for The Late Late Show in 2015.

Mon, Sep 8, 2014

VIDEOS: Late Night Remembers Joan Rivers

Late-night hosts and guests honored Joan Rivers Thursday, each paying tribute to the pioneering comedian in their own way.

Fri, Sep 5, 2014

Craig Ferguson In Negotiations for New Evening Talk Show

Well, that didn't take long. Craig Ferguson, the outgoing host of The Late Late Show, is in final talks with Tribune Media for a new syndicated talk show, Variety reports.

Fri, Aug 15, 2014

Report: James Corden Replacing Craig Ferguson as Host of The Late Late Show

James Corden is set to take over as host of The Late Late Show, TheWrap reports. In April, Craig Ferguson announced he was stepping down as host after 10 years. Ferguson will end his run in Dec., when his contract with CBS expires.

Tue, Aug 5, 2014

Emmy Watch: How the Late Night Upheaval Could Shake Up the Variety Series Competition

When Johnny Carson signed off from The Tonight Show in 1992, his reign as the King of Late Night was celebrated with an Emmy win for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series. Granted, the competition that year was sparse: Fox's sketch-comedy show In Living Color and NBC's Late Night with David Letterman were the only others nominated. This year, as newly retired Tonight Show host Jay Leno attempts to secure one final nomination in the category now known as...

Wed, May 21, 2014

David Letterman to Retire from Late Show in 2015

David Letterman will retire from The Late Show in 2015, he announced during his Thursday night show. "I phoned [CBS President and CEO Leslie Mooves] just before the program, and I said 'Leslie, it's been great, you've been great, and the network has been great, but...

Thu, Apr 3, 2014

Craig Ferguson, Ellen DeGeneres and Other Celebs React to "Horrendous" Explosions at Boston Marathon

All of the late-night shows went on as regularly scheduled Monday night, just hours after three were killed and more than 130 were injured by two explosions at the Boston Marathon. But it was far from business as usual. "Tonight's show is a little bit different. Obviously, the news of today is so horrendous that it would seem insensitive at best to say 'It's a great day for America,' so I won't be starting the show with that tonight," Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson said in his monologue Monday. "Is anyone else sick of this s---? I seem to have to say that too often. People say to me, 'Craig, your job is to make people laugh at the end of the day.' And I think, yes, that's...

Tue, Apr 16, 2013

Late-Night Burning Questions

Here we go again. Jay Leno's contract with NBC's Tonight Show is up at the end of the 2013-14 season, leading to speculation that the network may put Late Night host Jimmy Fallon behind the desk at 11:35pm. Here are the hot topics bound to cause some network executives to lose sleep in the coming months...

Tue, Mar 12, 2013

The Weekend Playlist: Cards Sharks on Netflix, Super Bowl Weekend

"I have no patience for useless things." The Machiavellian politician making this pronouncement, in the sinister opening scene of Netflix's instantly gripping shot-across-the-bow miniseries House of Cards, is Francis Underwood (a perfectly reptilian Kevin Spacey). On the surface, he's a team player, a powerful House of Representatives leader in the cynical snake pit of Washington, D.C. The conceit of House of Cards, as it was in the brilliant Emmy-winning 1990 British classic this is based on (first seen in the U.S. on Masterpiece Theater), takes us behind Underwood's mask to reveal the manipulative monster within, a voracious tyrant who doesn't suffer fools gladly and takes no prisoners in his predatory pursuit of power.

Fri, Feb 1, 2013

Top Moments: Idol's Mean Girls and Lance Armstrong Comes Clean

Our top moments of the week: 13. Scariest First Date: The Bachelor's first one-on-one date goes to Sarah, a gorgeous blonde who was born with one arm. She and Sean are picked up by helicopter (what else?) and he tells her that they're going to free-falling down the side of a 300-foot high building. (Get it? They'll free-fall in love!) Sarah's scared to death and...

Fri, Jan 18, 2013

Richie Sambora to Serve as The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson House Band For A Week

Wanted Dead Or Alive: Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, who's been tapped as Craig Ferguson's ad-hoc in-house band for one week on CBS' The Late Late Show.

Wed, Nov 14, 2012

Superstorm Sandy Update: What's on TV Tonight

All eyes were on Superstorm Sandy Monday night, as many affiliates in New York City pre-empted their normally scheduled prime-time programming to cover the storm. Although the worst of the storm seems to have passed, surveying the aftermath has just begun. As such, several networks will again preempt their programming to continue to cover Sandy. Here's the latest info on what is -- and isn't -- airing tonight...

Tue, Oct 30, 2012

ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live Gets a Time Slot Upgrade

Just in time for its 10th anniversary, ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live will move to 11:35 p.m. in January, while Nightline — which has held that time slot since its launch in 1979 (as Iran Crisis: America Held Hostage) — slides to 12:35 a.m.As part of the time slot shift (which takes effect Jan, 8), Kimmel has also extended his contract — which was set to expire in February 2013 — for another two years, keeping him at ABC until at least 2015.

Tue, Aug 21, 2012

Jason Alexander Issues Lengthy Apology for Calling Cricket a "Gay Game"

Jason Alexander issued a length apology to GLAAD over the weekend after he called cricket a "gay game" on CBS' Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson more than a week ago. On the show, the ex-Seinfeld star said it was a "queer British gay pitch" as opposed to a "manly baseball pitch." Soon after his comments on the sport caught fire, Alexander defended his...

Mon, Jun 4, 2012

Letterman, Ferguson To Remain On CBS Through 2014

Among the top 10 reasons CBS execs are smiling today: David Letterman and Craig Ferguson have officially signed on to keep their late night talk shows going through 2014.The announcement is not a surprise, as word leaked earlier this year that Letterman and Ferguson were in talks to continue their Late Show With David Letterman and Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson at the network. But now that it's signed...

Tue, Apr 3, 2012

David Letterman Near Deal to Stay on Late Show Through 2014

David Letterman was passed over to succeed Johnny Carson as host of The Tonight Show, but is now poised to dethrone Carson as the longest-running late-night star in TV history. Letterman, 64, is nearing a deal with CBS that would keep him behind the desk of the Late Show through 2014, according to The New York Times. 2014 will mark his 32nd year in late night (11 years on NBC's Late Night followed by what would be 21 years on CBS).  Carson was on...

Fri, Jan 13, 2012

Study Says Democrats Prefer Comedies; Republicans Love Reality TV

When it comes to politics and TV, you probably wouldn't be surprised to hear that liberal Democrats favor The Daily Show or Colbert Report.

Wed, Dec 7, 2011

VIDEO: Craig Ferguson Jokes About Anthrax Scare

First Dave, now Craig?Less than a week after death threats were made against David Letterman, Craig Ferguson received an envelope containing white powder purported to be anthrax. It later turned out to be harmless."Today someone sent an envelope packed with white powder to the show. I offered to test it, but they said 'no,'" Ferguson joked in his Late Late Show monologue on Tuesday's show. David Letterman returns to work after death threatTwo people were temporarily held at the studio Tuesday afternoon after being exposed to the powder and ...

Wed, Aug 24, 2011

Courteney Cox, David Arquette Giving CBS an Identity Crisis

It's still all business between Courteney Cox and David Arquette.The couple, who separated last year, sold the game-show pilot Identity Crisis to CBS, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Check out photos of Courteney CoxBased on a board game, the show will challenge ...

Fri, Jun 17, 2011

Craig Ferguson, Wife Welcome Baby Boy

The Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson welcomed his first child with wife Megan Wallace, People reports. "Everyone is happy and healthy," his rep told the magazine. "The family is doing great, everybody's perfect." Craig Ferguson, wife expecting child Born Monday...

Wed, Feb 2, 2011

TV's Top Tweeters: Who You Should Be Following Now

You're already on Twitter following Ryan Seacrest for breaking celebrity news and Conan O'Brien for... well, who isn't on Team Coco? Right? But are you following all of TV's top tweeters? Whether you're tickled by the comedy stylings of Community's Joel McHale or want to spar with Grey's Anatomy boss Shonda Rhimes, we've picked out the small-screen's most essential and thrown them into one handy list:

Thu, Dec 23, 2010

VIDEO: Craig Ferguson Joining... The Big Bang Theory?

Craig Ferguson passed his citizenship test to become a U.S. citizen two years ago, but he may have more trouble joining another group: the cast of The Big Bang Theory.Big Bang Theory extends hiatus due to Kaley Cuoco's injuryThe geek-tastic cast is taking over Wednesday's The Late Late Show, which kicks off ...

Wed, Sep 22, 2010

Tonight Show Summer Ratings Hit Record Low

The ratings for NBC's Tonight Show this summer have been nothing to laugh about.As part of a downward trend across all of late-night TV, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno has hit a record low among the desirable adults-18-to-49 demographic, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Since the end of the standing broadcast season in May, Leno is averaging 3.8 million viewers a night. Even though that's a 12 percent boost in viewers from Conan O'Brien's Tonight a year ago, it's down 23 percent in the demo.Leno is, however, beating The Late Show with David Letterman by 22 percent in both measures...

Fri, Sep 3, 2010

Craig Ferguson, Wife Expecting Child

The Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson is expecting his first child with wife Megan Wallace. Ferguson, 48, took to Twitter on Wednesday to announce the big news. "Holy crackers! Mrs F is pregnant. How did that happen? ...

Wed, Jul 14, 2010

Modern Family, Glee Win Peabody Awards

ABC's Modern Family, Fox's Glee and HBO's In Treatment were among Wednesday's 36 Peabody Award winners, which included the usual strong array of public-affairs programming. "Our selections demonstrate...

Wed, Mar 31, 2010

Leno's Tonight Show Still Beating Letterman, But Not Like Before

In his second week back behind the desk of The Tonight Show, Jay Leno continues to be No. 1 in late night. But the success isn't as sweet as it was before CoCo-gate.Between March 8 and 12, Leno averaged 4.4 million viewers, trumping David Letterman's The Late Show, which averaged 3.8 million viewers. Leno also won out among the adults-18-to-49 demographic.The downside: Leno's averages are down 13 percent in the demo and 3 percent in total viewers from the same week a year ago. Worse ...

Fri, Mar 19, 2010

Top Moments: The Drapers Spar, Racers Cry, Dancers Get Dirty and More!

This week demonstrated that not everyone on TV is cynical. Mad Men's Don Draper finally came clean with his wife. A One Tree Hill investigation uncovered a cruel deception. Amazing Race's Mika had a panic attack. And it would take a real cynic to think that Shepard Smith wasn't being real in calling for more balance in Fox News Channel's political coverage. This Halloween, we're removing our masks and embracing genuine human emotion. Welcome to Top Moments: Cynicism-Free Edition.

Fri, Oct 30, 2009

Craig Ferguson Finishes Late Late Show in the Dark

Who's afraid of the dark? Apparently not Craig Ferguson. The Late Late Show host was forced to complete Tuesday's show in the dark after the studio lot lost power in the middle of...

Wed, Oct 28, 2009

Craig Ferguson to Open up on Past Addiction, Depression and More

CBS' Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson is writing a tell-all memoir which will reveal difficult aspects of his past, as well as his road to fame from a small town in Scotland to the United States.The upcoming book will detail, among other things, Ferguson's past addictions to drugs and alcohol and a failed suicide attempt during a period of depression. The newly minted American citizen will publish the book, America on Purpose, next year through HarperCollins.Before his comedy career, the Scotsman apparently tried his hand as a punk rocker, club bouncer, construction worker and even a modern dancer. Ferguson has clearly fully embraced his life as a comedian, however. Commenting on the book's potential, he said he's writing it "in the hope that it will inspire other alcoholic, punk-rock drummers from Scotland." Is this an opus you plan to peruse? — Anna DimondUse our Online Video Guide to catch more of Ferguson

Fri, May 9, 2008

Ratings: Idol Gives Back Some of 2007's Audience

Wednesday's roundup:8 pm/ETIdol Gives Back averaged 17.6 million total viewers, a 33 percent drop from last year's fund-raiser night. Keep in mind, back then we thought someone was getting the boot. Maybe peeps simply don't tune in to be scared by Robin Williams? Let's hope the donations didn't suffer.9 pmCriminal Minds placed second behind Idol with 13.1 mil, gaining 300K week-to-week.10 pmCSI: NY did 12.23 mil, a drop of 600 thou. Primetime was No. 2 with 8.2 mil.More ratings news: CBS' The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson last week topped NBC's Conan O'Brien for the first time ever in a full week of original head-to-head broadcasts, averaging 1.88 mil.

Fri, Apr 11, 2008

Leno Has the Write Stuff When It Comes to Ratings

Should the Writers Guild of America take this personally? According to Nielsen's overnight ratings in 55 markets, NBC's writer-less Tonight Show with Jay Leno was the audience favorite with a 5.3 rating and a 12 share on Wednesday night. That topped CBS' Late Show with David Letterman, which returned with its writers after Letterman's production company worked out its own deal with the WGA. It scored a 4.3/10. Viewers were clearly happy to see both shows return after a strike-imposed two-month hiatus, as both hit season highs. The same goes for NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien, which averaged a 2.5/8 in its return. That topped the 1.9/6 delivered by Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live, which actually saw a ratings spike in November while the leading shows were in repeats, scored a 1.4/4. — Stephen BattaglioRelated:• TVGuide.com Asks... Which Late-night Host Had the Write Stuff?• Matt Roush grades Letterman, Leno and the restIn TVGuide.com's ...

Thu, Jan 3, 2008

Late-night TV's Return: Who Had the Write Stuff?

The new year brings new shows from Letterman, Leno and the gang. As Dave and his night-owl peers return to the airwaves, come here to share your takes on the individual hosts. Did Dave and Craig Ferguson take advantage of the enormous advantage given them by the WGA-approved return of their writing staffs?Did Jay, Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel happen to impress you with their writer-less wit?Chime in here with your opinions! Plus, see how TV Guide's Matt Roush grades the assorted returns.Related:• WGA Plans "Intense" Pressure on Returning Late-night Shows• Letterman, Ferguson to Return With Writers, Thanks to WGA Deal• Stewart and Colbert Return Jan. 7, But WGA Isn't Laughing

Thu, Jan 3, 2008

CBS' Late-night Talkers Remain Silent

CBS has sent out a press release confirming that for all of next week as well, both Late Show with David Letterman and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson will be airing repeats.During the 1988 WGA writers' strike, Letterman ultimately returned to work — conducting interviews only, thus needing no writer — but not until Johnny Carson made that move first. As I just said to Battaglio in the hallway here, I imagine that is not Letterman's plan this time around.More strike coverage:• Ellen DeGeneres Defends Her Crossing of Picket Line but Still Gets Dissed• Ask Matt answers your burning questions about the strike!

Sat, Nov 10, 2007

David Letterman and Craig Ferguson Phone It In

Verizon Wireless and CBS Mobile are now offering full-length, commercial-free episodes of Late Show with David Letterman and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. In making this announcement, CBS becomes the first broadcast network to offer V CAST subscribers access to full-length, on-demand programming.Granted, to fit the screen Letterman's top-10 list will now be reduced to about 7.75 items, but still....

Tue, Aug 21, 2007

Great Scot! It's a Craig Ferguson Q&A!

With a comedic campaign for honorary U.S. citizenship and his increasingly inspired monologue, CBS' The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (weeknights at 12:35 am/ET) has really hit its stride. We spoke to the show's Glasgow-born host about what it's like working the night shift. TV Guide: At nearly 15 minutes, your monologue is practically a stand-up gig.Craig Ferguson: That's what we do — 10, 15 minutes of new stand-up every show. I have eight or nine writers, and we decide what subject it's going to be... and construct a set of bullet points. Basically, [the monologue] is just my life. It's a stand-up-slash-blog. But you know what the difference is? A lot of blogs are terrible. TV Guide: The monologue really started to pop when you began talking more about yourself, including your battle with al

Wed, Aug 1, 2007

Craig Ferguson Monologue Interrupted by Bad Break

Late Late Show viewers wondering why Craig Ferguson's opening monologue is now interrupted by an early commercial break need be perplexed no longer. A CBS rep tells the New York Post the change is "a proactive response to an upcoming ratings system" that, come the new TV season, will measure how many people are actually watching commercials. Ferguson, who on Tuesday's show referred to it as an "experiment," has been "extremely agreeable" to the move, says CBS. Uh-huh.The thinking is that Late Late Show will gradually steer more ads toward the front of the show, when fewer people have dozed off more people are watching. As the Eye rep puts it, "We want to... see if the first commercial [break] works creatively and provides more value for our advertisers." Judging by viewer reaction to Ferguson's now crudely cleaved spiel, the answer to the first part there is a big no.

Thu, Jul 12, 2007

GRACE RETURNS!

Hey, Brett Butler has landed a new TV gig — and it's not The Surreal Life. The MIA sitcom star has joined the cast of CBS' upcoming telepic Vampire Bats, per Variety. Also making a cameo in the movie — a sequel to last year's cheesy Locusts — is Late Late Show host Craig Ferguson. He'll play a fisherman, who is presumably attacked by a horde of vampire bats!!!

Wed, Aug 17, 2005

Late Late Show Swaps Craigs

Craig Ferguson is in the driver's seat. The Scotland native — best known as Mr. Wick on The Drew Carey Show — has just been named the new host of CBS's Late Late Show, but when we caught up with him via cell phone, he had literally been driving for the last 10 hours. "I have to be honest. My ass is a little sore," says the 42-year-old actor, who beat out comedian D.L. Hughley, former Ed costar Michael Ian Black and TRL's Damien Fahey for Craig Kilborn's old job. His aching backside aside, Ferguson was elated as he talked about his new gig (which starts Jan. 3) while making his way back from Vancouver, where he had just filmed a role for ABC's life as we know it.TV Guide Online: Did you see your victory coming?Craig Ferguson: I gotta say, if I was a betting man, I wouldn't have put the money on me. I'd never thought about doing a talk show in my life, and then about 30 seconds into g

Fri, Dec 10, 2004