The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

6.8
Yr 2005
Rt 60m
Status Ended
Comedy Talk
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Overview

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise. It follows Late Show with David Letterman in the CBS late-night lineup, airing weekdays in the US at 12:37 a.m. It is taped in front of a live studio audience from Monday to Friday at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, California, directly above the Bob Barker Studio. It is produced by David Letterman's production company Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. Since becoming host on January 3, 2005, after Craig Kilborn and Tom Snyder, Ferguson has achieved the highest ratings since the show's inception in 1995. While the majority of the episodes focus on comedy, Ferguson has also addressed difficult subject matter, such as the deaths of his parents, and undertaken serious interviews, such as one with Desmond Tutu, which earned the show a 2009 Peabody Award.

Why fans love it

Craig Ferguson carved out a singular space in late-night television by stripping away the rigid artifice typical of the format. While the show maintained a traditional schedule and studio setting, the result often felt chaotic and improvised. The comedy frequently drifted into surreal territory, yet these lighthearted moments existed alongside rare instances of profound gravity.

The balance of tone defines the late-night run that began in 2005. It achieved the highest ratings in the franchise's history by pivoting between absurdity and genuine reflection. A 2009 Peabody Award recognized this depth, specifically highlighting a segment featuring Desmond Tutu that prioritized honest conversation over promotional soundbites. Even with a large ensemble including frequent guests like Hugh Laurie, the focus remained on a conversational style that treated audience members and interview subjects as equals rather than props.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 1
Longest run 2057 eps
Craig Ferguson
Craig Ferguson
as Self - Host
2057 episodes
Josh Robert Thompson
Josh Robert Thompson
as Geoff Peterson (voice)
6 episodes
James Woods
James Woods
as Self
2 episodes
Tory Belleci
Tory Belleci
as Self
2 episodes
Ben Schwartz
Ben Schwartz
as Self - Guest
2 episodes
Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie
as Self
3 episodes
John Goodman
John Goodman
as Self
2 episodes
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais
as Self
2 episodes
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Rosie Perez as Self 3 episodes Jonathan Ames as Self 2 episodes Saffron Burrows as Self 2 episodes Steven Wright as Self 3 episodes Suzy Eddie Izzard as Self 2 episodes Jean Reno as Self 5 episodes Judd Apatow as Self - Guest 2 episodes Mila Kunis as Self 4 episodes David Sedaris as Self 4 episodes Michael Clarke Duncan as Self 4 episodes Lauren Cohan as Self 2 episodes Megan Mullally as Self 2 episodes Henry Winkler as Self 4 episodes Stephen Fry as Self 2 episodes Cedric the Entertainer as Self 2 episodes Kat Dennings as Self 2 episodes Wolfgang Puck as Self - Guest 3 episodes Alfred Molina as Self 2 episodes Ed Alonzo as Self 2 episodes William Shatner as Self 2 episodes Jon Cryer as Self - Guest 2 episodes Amy Smart as Self 2 episodes Danny DeVito as Self 2 episodes Lena Headey as Self 2 episodes Quentin Tarantino as Self 2 episodes Tim Meadows as Self 4 episodes Eric Idle as Self 3 episodes Lauren Graham as Self 4 episodes Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Self 2 episodes Adam Savage as Self 2 episodes Ariel Tweto as Self 10 episodes Jackie Collins as Self 2 episodes Jim Gaffigan as Self - Guest 3 episodes Kenneth Branagh as Self 2 episodes Samuel L. Jackson as Self 3 episodes Morgan Freeman as Self 2 episodes Jane Lynch as Self 2 episodes Carrie Fisher as Self 4 episodes Emmy Rossum as Self 2 episodes Jennifer Carpenter as Self 3 episodes Betty White as Self 4 episodes Jeff Daniels as Self 2 episodes Regis Philbin as Self 3 episodes Chris Hardwick as Self 2 episodes Kristen Bell as Self 14 episodes Sophia Bush as Self 3 episodes Jason Segel as Self 2 episodes Dana DeLorenzo as Beth 11 episodes Lisa Kudrow as Self 3 episodes Grant Imahara as Self 3 episodes Paula Poundstone as Self 6 episodes Ray Romano as Self 2 episodes Carey Mulligan as Self 2 episodes Pierce Brosnan as Self 2 episodes Max Greenfield as Self 4 episodes Louie Anderson as Self 3 episodes Jeff Garlin as Self 3 episodes Anne Heche as Self 2 episodes Jane Levy as Self 2 episodes Rashida Jones as Self 8 episodes Michael Sheen as Self 4 episodes Drew Carey as Self 4 episodes Julie Chen as Self 4 episodes Neil Patrick Harris as Self 7 episodes Larry King as Self 3 episodes Don Rickles as Self - Guest 3 episodes Sharon Jones as Self - Musical Guest 4 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Producer
Tom Keaney
Director
Brian McAloon
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Keywords

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Details

First Aired
January 03, 2005
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
60 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
118