Craig Ferguson on His Recovery and Suicide Attempt

[Aired: December 17, 2009 • Season 7] The talk show host Craig Ferguson came by to tell her about his hilarious and very candid book.
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[@Reallifesatan]

Man’s recovering from a suicide attempt and you try to push him off the edge by sending him to Ellen…

[@jmaikeru]

what's wrong with Ellen? i don't really watch her

[@icaropinto1334]

​@@jmaikerume neither. What's up with her?

[@pseudo1575]

​@@icaropinto1334she's all about that sadistic type of life,ma dudes

[@Geraldo_Rivian]

That's the real test...

[@mrpatton01]

she can be a bit of a b*tch@@jmaikeru

[@harishpandey9662]

Craig Ferguson , the man, the myth, the legend A legendary and well beloved host

[@slots-portugal]

well, it was better than the disturbing creature they chose to replace him.

[@breakshot7451]

i miss him very much. thank god for yt and all the oll stuff

[@kasunlee7489]

Amen

[@tommygun5038]

His show was really good. Lots of silliness and zero politics.

[@nemo227]

I used to watch him, rarely missed the show. I enjoyed reading his "American, on Purpose". Glad he joined us.

[@thisisdansky]

The most authentic, fun, loving and loved person to ever show up on TV

[@Ime_Prezime]

So true

[@fartloudYT]

in the interview done by the complete opposite lol

[@Pablo-gl9dj]

Authentic? It was an obvious act.

[@michaelgilchrist2831]

Authentic? Least Scottish personality known to man. Loud American.

[@kaymuldoon3575]

I want to thank the person who offered Craig a drink that night.

[@EikottXD]

That morning. He tells it in greater detail with his Britney Spears monologue.

[@kasunlee7489]

No talk host will ever be a delight like Craig.

[@actownsend7288]

Like Craig, I love making people laugh and I’m a recovering alcoholic sober since February 11th 2023. He’s a hero of mine and I applaud Craig for reminding us to value laughter and life even in dark times.

[@cathybrown4102]

Congratulations on your sobriety

[@blackspider1405]

Congratulations. I'm 2 years myself (July 8th, 2021). Keep at it. It's worth it.

[@actownsend7288]

@@cathybrown4102 Thanks seeing my comedy heroes go through the same battles and win them is inspiring!!

[@actownsend7288]

@@blackspider1405 I built a ManCave when I came home from treatment to say “come here and blast music or watch comedy when you feel like destroying your life with another drink.” You’re very right too this new sober life is great.

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

Good for you, keep it up. Sobriety is haaaaaaaard but it's 100% worth it. Keep going!

[@dzidzabidza789]

We miss Craig Ferguson a lot.

[@Minnesota_Central]

Where did he go?

[@kaymuldoon3575]

@@Minnesota_Central he resigned from his late night show. In December 2014.

[@michael-4k4000]

well he needs to keep his hands to himself...... creepy guy

[@Minnesota_Central]

@@michael-4k4000 whole KZbin comment section praising a creep? Not surprised tbh

[@teaganjeras156]

Gobber.

[@mikepanick9362]

Best late night show ever, brilliant performer.

[@firstlast8258]

Nah Conan the best

[@trevorstatham4451]

Top 2 definitely. Conan could be 'better' but Craig was unique

[@luissampaio2104]

​@@trevorstatham4451totally agree, Conan's the best and Craig is up there with him

[@jacksonhex7792]

Craig needs his own Netflix talk show

[@celiapereira5223]

Craig is the King 👑 of talkshows.

[@infinitydreamzz]

Craig is the most unique night chat show host ever by far, when he quit in Dec 2014 night time TV became poorer. His unconventional show format was a constant mockery of the concept of night chat shows, of himself, his network, other networks, Hollywood. Great sense of humour, great with the female guests, couldn't care less to know a single thing about what celebs were there to promote, some big Hollywood egos found him hard to swallow. Every now and again I go on a binge watching clips of his

[@PriyanshuBharadwa]

Same! ❤

[@Ime_Prezime]

Awesome guy with a great sense of humor

[@GregZentTrumpetMan]

He was aces. Today’s late night shows are horrible

[@jurgisvalancauskas4006]

he quit the show himself. He felt burnt out. Nobody fired him. CBS producers offered him ever increasing sums of money for him to stay... but he finally declined for good.

[@dustysmoke4996]

Tom Cruise breathed a deep sigh of relief, when Craig quit the show.

[@AFMMarcelD]

I dearly miss Craig, he was truly the greatest late night tv host, perhaps even a little under appreciated during his 2005-2014 tenure. I mean, the man had more wit, style and substance than a few civilizations I can name.

[@Geraldo_Rivian]

Name 5

[@AFMMarcelD]

@@Geraldo_Rivian I’m not here to educate you, if you wish to know, you ought to look them up.

[@Geraldo_Rivian]

@@AFMMarcelD typing reply from someone who knows nothing but pretends to be oversmart. Be careful buddy boi or you might one day start believing your own lies

[@conandoobrien8605]

Whoever uploaded this, I will say thank you. This host never got his recognition.

[@dsgp7835]

The best, Craig Ferguson. Loved his show and miss it. Good thing for KZbin episodes.

[@joeylovetere2809]

I miss the late late show. Craig was so random energetic and funny Geoff the robot & the puppets were hilarious additions to the show too.

[@aps-pictures9335]

If you had anyone on a show to make Ellen look like a miserable narcissist, it’d be Craig😂

[@Sijilos]

Underrated comment!

[@AdamNPDSurvivor]

Yes. Ellen was steeped in envy of Craig. I could tell she really didn't enjoy that interview. The interview seemed such a chore for her.

[@LOLP499]

ahem ahem legend ricky gervais too

[@MrImaginationUnleash]

​@LOLP499 Can't compare Gervais to Craig, Craig actually seems to have love for people. Just saying.

[@LOLP499]

@MrImaginationUnleash I agree although i was referring to saying ricky gervais can make Ellen look miserable As well

[@MardukTheSunGodInsideMe]

I've come to admire this man greatly.

[@Phexyn]

I needed it but it was killing me … alcoholism perfectly explained in under 10 seconds.

[@firstlast8258]

I’ll drink to that

[@jasoneverley8164]

Yep

[@s.patterson5698]

Only one Johnny Carson and there is only one Craig Ferguson....ABSOLUTE masters at their craft.

[@mj8495]

Thank goodness there are two Jay Leno's and three Jimmy Kimmel's 😂

[@joannejohnson7006]

I loved his late night show! Glad to see him ❤

[@rafabar6652]

this is from 2009

[@berkc06]

Craig is the best talk show host ever, imho. Second is Graham Norton.

[@Illyczka]

I wouldn't want to rate them vs one another but I think you are absoluetely right, they are premium.

[@graemejack9040]

I was literally just about to write these exact same words!

[@robertheintz8017]

What about assholio?

[@weatherted4279]

Conan is pretty good too.

[@CatyBee]

Conan Ferguson Letterman Norton

[@rafalkopacewicz9772]

Hope he decide to come back to host any show....he is the best

[@ramirostreasures7153]

I never watch anything related to Ellen, but I gave a shot simply because Craig Ferguson was on it talking about something I would have never thought about him (considering the image I made of him based on what he showed on a regular basis on his show)

[@ramirostreasures7153]

@@kjay4727 Yeah, every person is a whole planet on itself, yet we (practically) always know a tiny portion of it

[@Katsu_ragi]

​@@kjay4727like Shrek.

[@zellah]

me too

[@brendonrebello2005]

Same Bruh Me Too😁😉

[@carolflaherty5294]

I saw he was on this show , the only time I ever watched her. Only wanted to check on Craig. I love him!

[@stephenvalente3296]

I wish we'd had his show in the UK. Watching, and latterly listening to him talk with Shirley Manson is a joy as the pair of them get on so well.

[@gracepeynado6607]

Oh i just like this man so very much...he is so refreshing to see and hear...everytime

[@user-mr8kg2wh8u]

Oi, I missed his show entirely when it was on the air, been watching them on KZbin, the man is freaking brilliant.

[@user-lo9cp2kr7s]

I loved his talk show. He was great with his guests, especially the women.

[@zellah]

He’s a hottie.

[@robertheintz8017]

This guy is the textbook example of how to interact with women.

[@lynnhubbard844]

@@robertheintz8017 hardly

[@robertheintz8017]

@@lynnhubbard844 Go feed your cats and take your post menopause supplements.

[@dianegarcia8455]

Love and miss his talk show

[@vandechu]

He’s brilliant and quick. Ellen is great, but Craig shines brighter.

[@hollyb6885]

Craig’s interviews of Hugh Laurie were always hilarious!!

[@filipbelciug]

Petition for Craig to become an actor! He's made for it!!

[@XBlakeFreemanX]

Buddy… he was literally an actor on the Drew Carey show before he did all this…

[@filipbelciug]

@@XBlakeFreemanX no idea i'm not a native

[@Pahoe77]

He was also in movies.

[@filipbelciug]

@@Pahoe77 name them. I'm interested

[@tomking7080]

Craig had one of my favorite late night shows. He was so good and he always had one gorgeous woman as guests. I love Alice Eve and Craig had her on 5-6 times.

[@CHASZI272]

Life gets hard for sure I am dealing with trails now I just pray god brings me out and work on my mental health right now.

[@youngmike8373]

there's a way out , especially when you hit the rock bottom. i had been just like you before, so i kinda got it.

[@tomekloko85]

I hope... I hope you will get better. You must watch Late Late Night with Craig - laugh from him is healing:)

[@ramjamflimflam]

Trust God, clean house and help others! God Bless!

[@tomking7080]

Wish you the best of luck bro.

[@horek911]

Craig is best media person!

[@VTSteve]

I always enjoyed his show, very funny guy, great wit !

[@shellycassidy5473]

Have happy life craig we ❤your shows and book

[@debbiestromain5024]

Loved Craig Ferguson. So funny! I miss him

[@terrymckenzie8786]

Truly the only talk show host with real improv talent.

[@insomnyuk]

I didn't even know he was sick!

[@don7680]

He had the funniest show on TV

[@skdoremi6666]

The best of the best......we miss u graig ❤

[@koitmuremaa8449]

I heard on 2 other sites someone said Sony signed Craig to do 30 min segment called Channel Surfing with Craig Ferguson, late 2023 Can't wait to see him again!!!

[@weatherted4279]

Craig, this world is a better place with you. Glad you didn’t swan dive off the Tower of London.

[@esdee499]

He was brilliant on the Drew Carey show.

[@erwinhun]

Miss the show but happy Craig seems to do well

[@francosalinas4459]

Man. Wish he was still doing his late night show.

[@markpass4215]

He just steals the show..true comic talent meets someone who knows they’re second best

[@hiSPACEmango]

Craig's humor is awesome

[@joywimer4281]

I love this guy ❤️❤️❤️💟😹🥰🥰🥰 he's so talented

[@yarasub]

The best ever wish he was still doing it😊😊😊😊

[@lindamcd1217]

put me into such a depression when his show ended. Still miss him.

[@imnicelikethat]

Wow this 6 minute video was like an hour, I learned so much from it

[@kathywolk2737]

Love Craig!😄❤️

[@repent_0ne]

Memories. Late late night memories.

[@mickaylawhitmore2337]

My favorite interview he did was with Jim Caviezel on his show, it was so funny

[@steveroberts728]

Craig Ferguson is a genius, Ellen is a waste of space.

[@RisingTidesAC]

He is in my top 3 favorite people to admire!

[@tomnick5787]

Craig is an excellent show host!😂

[@gastondeveaux3783]

I love Craig.

[@barneyrubble4827]

It's incredibly hard to admit fully that most of ur life understanding is based on faulty info. What is love for starters. 100 forms of addiction in society

[@Elgsdyr]

Exactly. It's one thing to realise that all of our beliefs, convictions, etc. are just stories (based on highly inaccurate information and perception) and not the same as reality but it's an entirely different and much more challenging thing to point that realisation towards yourself and your own narratives and face the consequences whatever they may turn out to be.

[@shawnamarie2]

I love Craig. Always have❤️

[@loramae5452]

Craig, come back. 😊

[@bennyfugazzi1054]

Self medicating I 100 % relate It is hard

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

💯

[@Research0digo]

Craig is incredibly intelligent, and is one of the rare few who could keep up with Robin Williams. RIP "Chlamydia, your date is here!"

[@faithyellow488]

your *dad* is here :)

[@michael-4k4000]

Craig went off the air when he did you know what to you know who! what a creep!

[@a.m11558]

dad

[@shaunom8363]

​@michael-ir8cj what happened?

[@berkay2503]

​@@michael-4k4000?

[@RitaMcCaffrey]

I miss his show - so good and so funny!

[@JonBlondell]

Craig is the Best!

[@christopherjamesboudoir]

I remember when Craig got the Geoff Peterson robot, and as the technology for it got better it became an actual sidekick for him. But it started as a deconstruction of the late night host/sidekick paradigm. Soon, though, they became a legit duo and had some of the best improv on late night. Of course I would be remiss if I didn't mention the voice of Geoff, Josh Robert Thompson, probably the only guy that could keep up with Craig and his quick wit, and make Craig breakdown and laugh.

[@rogerwatson7514]

Love you Craig.

[@diegosantiago8714]

I love Craig Ferguson and his show. I sleep listening to his show.

[@deborabump1618]

you are still watching it? is it streaming somewhere? would love to see some of these shows again.

[@dannomack6783]

@@deborabump1618KZbin has a lot of them. The earlier ones are super rare but lots of channels are uploading episodes and compilations now. TheJayLenoFly has been doing it for like a decade I think. It’s great!

[@bonniejackson1321]

huge fan of Craig❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jamesgoldstien1468]

🙏🙏🙏🙏 ❤ HIS SHOWS & WONDERED WHERE HE WENT

[@cski4048]

Miss his show

[@peep39]

I don't think he was loving it at this point. but, like a smart person, he maintained the image because he wasn't ready

[@richardward2469]

Absolute legend 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟❤️❤️

[@leandrolambardi9712]

Best host ever

[@foodandstuff2724]

I watched him on amazon prime in a movie and he is a good actor aswell, good film

[@seanbeach1976]

Ellen looks great! Has she had some work done? Her face looks so much brighter

[@dianesilva1078]

I remember Craig as a standup in the UK in the 80s. He was so handsome.

[@NatureAnimalsAmazingFacts]

I liked his humour.

[@Tomm9y]

Can't stand Ellen, but Craig is the best!

[@AlfonsoTejeroPlantSite]

This guy is simply gorgeous as a host

[@M0odyBlue]

Many comedians are really depressives. It’s what gives such humanity and depth to their comedy.

[@JNCOKING20]

He and Conan are the best tbh

[@A-DUBCLUB]

Craig Ferguson one of the smoothest mans man with the ladies. I just love how he communicates with beautiful women. U gotta give it to fergs. He dam smooth with women. He just has that knack that just works wen he speaks

[@lucas123bigman]

he made ellen show his show in one episode

[@NytronX]

He's the GOAT talk show host

[@rorroryusoul]

Very cool video ellen

[@BrownTrout1238]

So was her abuse case 😂

[@thierryroqx]

You racialisationalist you.

[@StonedNoob]

@@BrownTrout1238yeah I’m sad Craig came onto a show of someone who is so manipulative and toxic.

[@jasontodd6779]

Who show is this? Cause Craig just own it.

[@alhernandezsantana212]

I have wanted and dreamt for a long time to own a Basenji. But I am looking for a bigger house with more ppl in it 😅. Love the Maltese too. they're just adorable!!

[@keelfly]

Wow he responded to her jabs nicely. How she tries to patronize him and appear superior.

[@harper2395]

A talk show host interview a talk show host lol.

[@caerb48]

Best Late Night Show Ever.

[@ddsara6566]

Johnny Carson, Craig Ferguson, Conan, Leno those guys were funny and didn’t alienate people. Today we have hacks on late night.

[@PianoUniverse]

The best puppet master.

[@rebeccabamford5505]

I had no idea about this. prayers

[@nuke97]

Cheers to whoever that man was that distracted Craig from his death wish.

[@LearnOffice365]

one of the best talk shows around...he could write a book on carisma and flirting :)

[@michaelsica6928]

This guy was hilarious with women when they came on..... Great and unique host💯

[@staceface4303]

He's the absolute GOAT.

[@clairetrinkle3034]

LOVE CRAIG❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@terrymckenzie8786]

Wow.I knew he was an alcoholic, but I never knew he contemplated suicide. How can somebody so funny, and talented even think like that.

[@dreamivey3405]

Just because someone is funny doesn't mean they are happy

[@jerrynkathy]

@@dreamivey3405 Exactly! Comedians often use humor to release angst in a funny way. What better example do we have than Robin Williams?

[@jegnur]

...lol are you kidding? Most comedians have dealt with severe depression and use comedy as a way to make others happy even if they can't be.

[@wanabiyu8380]

we love criag