Grapefruits Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 CRAIG FERGUSON ANNOUNCES PLANS TO STEP DOWN AS HOST OF “THE LATE LATE SHOW” Critically Acclaimed Host of the Peabody Award-Winning Late Night Show to Sign Off in December Craig Ferguson announced today that he has decided to step down as host of THE LATE LATE SHOW in December 2014. Ferguson broke the news this afternoon to his studio audience during the taping of the show, which will be broadcast at 12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT. “During his 10 years as host, Craig has elevated CBS to new creative and competitive heights at 12:30,” said Nina Tassler, Chairman, CBS Entertainment. “He infused the broadcast with tremendous energy, unique comedy, insightful interviews and some of the most heartfelt monologues seen on television.” Added Tassler, “Craig’s versatile talents as a writer, producer, actor and comedian speak to his great days ahead. While we’ll miss Craig and can't thank him enough for his contributions to both the show and the Network, we respect his decision to move on, and we look forward to celebrating his final broadcasts during the next eight months.” Said Ferguson, “CBS and I are not getting divorced, we are ‘consciously uncoupling,’ but we will still spend holidays together and share custody of the fake horse and robot skeleton, both of whom we love very much.” Ferguson has several projects in the works, including hosting “Celebrity Name Game,” a syndicated game show beginning fall 2014, as well as developing television projects via his Green Mountain West production company. Since its debut in 2005, THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON has won critical acclaim for its unpredictable style and its host’s versatility and charm. The Scottish-born actor, writer, director and producer brought a unique approach to late night television, earning the show a Peabody Award in 2009, and an Emmy Award nomination for himself in 2006. The program’s signatures include an extended, unscripted monologue and guest interviews noted for their free-wheeling nature. Ferguson has also received critical praise for his more serious commentaries, notably on the passing of his father, the Boston Marathon bombing, obtaining his U.S. citizenship and dealing with his own addictions after Britney Spears’ infamous meltdown in 2007. He has taken THE LATE LATE SHOW out of the studio with remotes from the streets of Paris and Scotland, as well as broadcasts from Miami and New Orleans in conjunction with CBS's coverage of the 2009 and 2013 Super Bowls. He also hosted the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in 2008 after becoming a U.S. citizen. THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON is broadcast weeknights (12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT). Peter Lassally is the executive producer; Michael Naidus is the producer. http://www.cbs.com/shows/late_late_show/news/1002393/ ---------------------------------------------------------- Well this sucks. Must not be happy he didn't get Letterman's spot. looks like all that's left for me is Kimmel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombieksa Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I love that man. Hope he has great things planned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsflash Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weber's shot Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I am not ashamed to admit that I have a flamboyant man crush on Craig. He's fricking ridiculously awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucklehead Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 bye bye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux4lyfe Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Good, can't even understand what the fuck the dude's trying to say half the time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Inflatable Beaver Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Not many things make me sad in this life. This is one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Not many things make me sad in this life. This is one. agreed. I'm not one to watch the same talk show every night, but i watch Ferguson more than any other. Hopefully someone I find decent will take over, right now Kimmel is all that will be left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nux4lyfe Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Conan FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Conan FTW! Conan is the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure010 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Never seen that one, that's awesome! I saw Ferguson do stand up at the Red Robinson last year some time. The guy who does the voice of Geoff Pederson opened for him. Near the end of Fergusons set, "Geoff" came out and they did a little back and forth. Funny stuff. I still remember when he debuted the robot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offensive Threat Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 He was expecting to move up into Lettermans job when he announced his upcoming retirement. It had been something the studio had promised him back in 2009 but his ratings have been slipping. When CBS announced Colbert got the job instead of him he decided to quit. He must have felt betrayed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horny Manatee Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I really liked him up until he got the robot. Could not watch after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Still think Kimmel is the best out of all the late night talk shows currently anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burrkeshanlon Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Damn going miss him and Geoff I've spent many late nights laughing my ass off at those two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostsof1915 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyville88 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Nooooo!!! He was the best one. So loveable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Ferguson and Shirley Manson is classic. I'm pleasantly surprised that Americans have actually understood and appreciated his humour. A few decades ago I don't think that would have been the case. I think his genuineness has always shone through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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