Hanukkah, Turkeys & Omicron - We're Back!

It's our first night back after a little break and after a little breakdown of the third night of Hanukkah from Ian Karmel, James gets an unfortunate update from Dave about his Thanksgiving turkey. And when a joke gets the best of Scotty on Camera 5, we somehow film a nature documentary of CBS Senior Vice President of Late Night Programming (West Coast) Nick Bernstein.
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Each week night, THE LATE LATE SHOW with JAMES CORDEN throws the ultimate late night after party with a mix of celebrity guests, edgy musical acts, games and sketches. Corden differentiates his show by offering viewers a peek behind-the-scenes into the green room, bringing all of his guests out at once and lending his musical and acting talents to various sketches. Additionally, bandleader Reggie Watts and the house band provide original, improvised music throughout the show. Since Corden took the reigns as host in March 2015, he has quickly become known for generating buzzworthy viral videos, such as Carpool Karaoke."

[@courtneygovender7913]

You know a show is so good when you’d rather watch the monologue than the actual interviews! And I still love watching the interviews too!!! Also, Reggie Watts is a damn genius ❤️

[@morganmuldoon]

I literally could care less about celebrities or the news. I'm here for crew and only the crew. Best show ever.🙌💙

[@morganmuldoon]

Couldn't care less**

[@patsylvest]

Agree with you. The crew became the celebrities during covid.

[@wholeshebang1]

@@morganmuldoon - "literally..."

[@morganmuldoon]

@@wholeshebang1 yes as in factually, really, truly, in all honesty..

[@SkillTimO]

I used James's turkey recipe and it came up a treat.

[@e13c7r0nic]

It seems so obvious now that having your writing staff be part of the show is a great idea. They're all great on camera. The banter is great because they're all funny and intelligent. It's clear that other shows realized that it was good to have someone to riff with, i.e. Guillerm, Andy, the band leader, but nobody thought of just bringing out the whole writing staff. Love it.

[@pesa9518]

I haven’t thought of that, but it’s true

[@gmun2248]

Do you watch Seth Myers /Late Night with...? I have liked the fact that he includes his writers in skits and has various segments that include them - I imagine for comedy writers who also perform (most of them, though not all), it's a great step, or extra exposure. He also 'blames' his writers - including himself - for jokes the audience don't like etc. During the pandemic, The Amber Ruffin show launched (recommend it), produced by 4 of his Late Night team, including Seth & Amber. As audiences returned to most shows,, there was lots of social media feedback that agreed with your points. I think he was the last to bring back any audience, and he announced it (warning people!) in advance, as well as noting the show had evolved & wouldn't just go back. He has stayed in casual dress, his writers are still included, their 'private jokes' - not so private - have continued. He sshhhhushes the audience if they laugh too long. I think it's way more enjoyable to watch than, e.g. Colbert, who went back to PERFORMING as soon as he could - it seems. I wasn't a fan of this really before, but I do really like how they have kept their interactions visible & there is a really interesting view into what it really takes to make a TV show, imo. I think, given the function of social media & 'accessibility' (sort of), it's definitely a good option to give the viewers what they want. Things _are_ different. It's interesting to see how different shows have evolved so quickly... I'll stop talking now, but yeah, definitely enjoying these different formats. (Last thought - I suspect Colbert went back to his conventional structure because his target audience is older & watches more on TV. Ditto with Jimmy Kimmel - to a slightly lesser extent. I appreciate Colbert's writer who keeps throwing in Boomer jokes for KZbin viewers, although sadly the writer remains anonymous... ;)

[@joanne4758]

Just when you think the Opening Monologues can't get any better - it does. Thanks team.

[@lynngold1865]

I love James' tenderness the most.RIP Stephen🙏

[@gmun2248]

Such a beautiful tribute.

[@1shaprice]

I swear these interactions get funnier everyday!!’ 😂😂😂

[@dluv_98]

also this camera guy did laugh, when James asked if he had some of Reggie’s chocolate, wow I know too much information about this show lmao

[@darkling1d195]

Wait I didn’t hear that what time was it?

[@herewegoagain2011]

You gotta love Ian ... and all the crew ! xxx

[@ader6673]

Omg Dave I'm sorry it turned out like that! :( Rob throwing shade at James and him not having it was fantastic lol Love em both :)

[@sunnyboi2461]

The Late Late Show Crew are honestly some of the most funny and interesting people ever. And it's why this show is honestly the best Lol 💜

[@workingtoseethelight8244]

Genius Show... James is obviously hungover after the break like the rest of us... Hope everyone is well, shout out to James, the writers and the staff at The Late Late Show !!!

[@TahtahmesDiary]

Wow that final lyric was beautiful. RIP Stephen.

[@curcumaorganica3944]

This is the funniest late night show and James is the best host by far ❤

[@mickelin100]

im with you on that

[@stevenconde7760]

So thankful for this show. U bring a slice of positivity in this time of chaos and bad news. Wish this show ran daily.

[@kimb6974]

lovely Sondheim tribute.

[@lukenaoumovitch4477]

9:50 you can tell that whoever is the person in charge of keeping the monologue at a reasonable amount of time told James to speed it up at this moment 😂 cuz he speaks 100 miles a minute after this 😂😂😂

[@starfoxslia]

i’m so happy james and the late late’s crew is back, he’s probably my favorite presenter!

[@stetomlinson3146]

As a Brit I’ve watch his career grow from small parts in telly programmes to an excellent presenter. But as an interviewer he is far to sycophantic to the guests. It must be a Yank thing! It doesn’t go well here! 🤔🤩

[@AmaraEmme]

How about Graham Norton? :D

[@stetomlinson3146]

@@AmaraEmme He gets it right most times. His saving grace is he uses just enough sarcasm to keep most guests in line. James just goes overboard with the compliments.

[@starfoxslia]

@@stetomlinson3146 yes! you got the words out of my mouth. i’m sorry for the error, my mother language is not english so i work with what i remember, specially because i wrote that comment at 2AM lol. james is such a nice person and always knows how to make people laugh, i see him more as a friend of the people than a interviewer/presenter

[@doritbergen8032]

Thank you for that simple and heartfelt tribute to Mr. Sondheim.

[@bylikethepastry]

The show's monologues are top tier !

[@sdbelland]

"Say something nice, or f--k off" ... 😂😂

[@paulwolstencroft4820]

Reggie looks so stoned.! It's awesome. Go Reggie 👍

[@Emma-ir8os]

James is such a kind person and is my favorite interviewer. Who agrees?

[@curcumaorganica3944]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@lyndaweister9984]

EXACTLY 💯 %TRUE CORRECT!! 😇🤣🤣😇

[@lorrie2878]

Plumber at his daughter's wedding! Rocking the Mario 'stache,

[@djofortunato5799]

Omg Reggie had the same exact reaction I did. Omicron is CLEARLY a 1980s Transformer name lol

[@denastern2091]

My friend works for Omnicom boy do I feel bad for her

[@gmun2248]

Apparently OMNICRON is a cartoon baddie somewhere. I just saw a meme... I know more about the Greek alphabet 🤓😁.

[@TahtahmesDiary]

Omfg Reggie eating that box of cookies is perfection 🤣💜

[@sharkulashairstylist5505]

thanks for this show and the people making it.

[@2jakh]

I love coming home after work and this is the first thing I watch! Love everyone on the set! Thank you for the laughs! Innisfil Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 xoxo 😚

[@jessicarichmond3884]

Small world. I grew up in Innisfil

[@samrucker9592]

Thank god it’s back! I started to panic when KZbin stopped suggesting the monos every morning lol

[@ellevonk.2925]

🙌 I missed this so much last night. 🥰

[@stephaniejohnson583]

We need a new awards show for these. The Youies. Best clips would go to this show. I love these clips! Makes my day to start it with laughter!

[@aob6033]

KZbin should totally have an award show!

[@TheLastheart1]

They already have an award show,; they’re called The Streamys

[@stephaniejohnson583]

@@TheLastheart1 nothing like keeping an award secret. For something that according to Google has been around since 2009, there seems to be very little knowledge of it. Their categories also seem very dated and limited.

[@MikeyMoran]

That Reggie segment of nick bernstein was absolute fire!! Best late show on tv hands down

[@maximilianpimentel4029]

Omicron sounds like it should be a transformers movie

[@VincentLimon]

Reggie is an Amazing artist!

[@lukenaoumovitch4477]

James should cut to Scott the camera man at random times on random monologues and catch him off guard with a camera pointed at him😂

[@buttermuffin1196]

Omigod please include the cameraman always, the Nick Bernstein in the wild with Reggie narrating was gold...

[@graciemay189]

SERIOUSLY!!!!!!!!!!! THIS WAS THE BEST!!!!! I LOVE THE STAFF INTERACTION. Covid brought this part out the narrating from reggie for Nick was amazing and being able to see the camera man and james interact amazing PLEASE DONT CHANGE!!!!! your literally keeping us going ( middle of bum F Idaho) I love you.

[@nicholasmathers7990]

Dave did not thaw his turkey lol

[@judith-annmauro2943]

Glad you guys & ladies are back. I stay up late just to watch your show…(James I love your accent.)

[@ragestaff]

This show makes me laugh like no other :D

[@sergioyorki4549]

Hello from Guatemala

[@nanszoo3092]

The first time I saw James Corden was when I saw the movie "Into the Woods". I loved it so much I took a friend so I could see it again the next day. Since then I've seen a lot more of JC's work, including Gavin and Stacey and Car Pool Karaoke, I was seriously crying during the Paul McCartney one which I just saw recently. I am now completely hooked on this Late Late Show craziness and must watch daily to catch up with the crew chat during the opening no-longer-a-monologue and THE NEWS. This is necessary for my mental health during these trying days. Thanks for all the laughs and healing tears.

[@coreyzek]

That end part though 🥲🥲🥲 seeing that made me emotional, I could tell James was a bit too

[@morganmuldoon]

Rare to see Reggie's eyes 😆

[@sunnydaysatl]

James it official u are my favorite show.

[@jordanmelven]

Omicron sounds like the name of a Decepticon. That’s the thing I thought it sounded like the first time I heard the name, lol.

[@erin2620]

This is one of he best. If should be a keeper for a repeat night ! I died laughing!!!!!!

[@starfoxslia]

now all i can imagine is a kid mixing all the types of covid-19 from the “soda” machine and spilling it over humanity

[@AmaraEmme]

The Doobie Bros reference was on point

[@MonkyDollqueen]

Right now, I had everything I could ask for. It wasn't a long list, but it was a very satisfying one, starting with the love of my life back in my arms.

[@aishwariyaidhayakannan4775]

hands down the best show and crew

[@mickeymcgalliard45]

Best, best show! Love the Nic bit! So funny and Reggie is an on-the-spot genius

[@mylovelyterracegardenjamal9635]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful video ❤️

[@Ichigo_1026]

That was great Reg!

[@bethrubanka4362]

Wow, Reggie really Should narrate a wildlife show! Enthralling!

[@amandahilsinger3991]

Louis has a specific hugh grant in nottinghill style mixed with Tom hanks in Big

[@mzshastalibra4705]

IAN lmao

[@jjsunshine]

8:58 How DO they get graphics so fast (eg Bernstein's hair on Kim Jung-Un)??!?!!

[@psa921416]

Because they've discussed it beforehand

[@lyndaweister9984]

LOVED the Chinese Steve Bannon!!

[@cathymorse8479]

15 minutes of awesomeness ✌️

[@MrxPx91]

my signature look is "I'm not a Target employee"

[@katecosettevocals]

Oh my god please make the Lazy Boy recliner thing happen!!!

[@JadedKate]

The second Ian said "plumber" ... I thought: "he's actually Super Mario."

[@tendaitambanemoto8178]

That was incredible narration

[@eliahiltunen3528]

6:30 best part!

[@andrewb9974]

"He looks like two kids trying to get in to an R rated movie" 😂 fell of my chair laughing

[@ViktorFury]

Ngl I'd listen to hours of Reggie documentaries.

[@user-star78]

Yes!!!

[@gabyreiss3100]

Happy Chanukah 🕎, this Omicron sounds like a robot from the transformer movie, ridiculous 🤣🤣RIP Stephen Sondheim, legend

[@franciscovarela7127]

Excellent.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

14:14 The phrase "abundance of life", if separated by the internal rhyme, makes the phrase "dance of life" Thank you for bringing this to my attention, what a beautiful, beautiful final lyric.

[@Inerdgm]

I love you all

[@86_Bullnose]

He didn’t thaw the bird well enough, gotta put that bad boy in at room temp.

[@comedyclipsandhumor]

Threw the Turkey away? Get Outta Here!

[@marcydow9580]

The best description of Omicron I've heard so far!

[@wattanakkaiseang7214]

Yes

[@bigwil1740]

Karmels corner sent James on a walk! Brilliant 🗣️

[@Lenore4Evermore]

I thought James's recipe was Fantastic !! :) Love you all !!! Nick Rocks !

[@banjopiggottwright1802]

Omicron sounds like a starship from Star Wars or Star Trek

[@KaySTeal4434]

LOL first day back and we have: Dave's laugh in background (sorry about the turkey!), Louie and James' banter, Rob snarky comment, the Nick narration! OMG love it all!

[@lyndaweister9984]

OMG! LOL! 🤣🤣🤣

[@marlabrannan8180]

Beta. Delta. Omicron. It's like the worst frat party ever.

[@chrisdurgin1209]

Potato pancakes and apple sauce Happy holidays

[@timgoldie745]

Reggie Watts is a legend!! Very talented,very funny can sing him and james have great chemistry you can tell off camera they would get along .

[@bridgetdraper5146]

Omicron needs Optimus Prime to beat him off.

[@jackieyang9337]

thank you very much love you 💋

[@iglunag]

CONGRAATSS! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@niahraffaazkha3182]

I am amry , love james 💜

[@PashutHerenstein]

All the banter is planned

[@lyndaweister9984]

Doesn't make it Less Funny!!!🤣🤣🤣❣

[@PashutHerenstein]

@@lyndaweister9984 doesn’t it?

[@LostintheTwilightZone]

Sounds like Dave has an oven problem if half the turkey was over done and the other half was raw!!!! Time to get new stove!!

[@mildred3407]

Let's get that lazy boy!!

[@opaladwyl]

I had a cat named Napster…lmao!

[@pg4040]

Lazy Boy - YES

[@thepaperbicycle]

Nick Bernstein fun fact: no lobster is safe.

[@umair111]

Omicron is a Greek letter

[@user-pq4ct1mc9y]

Nice

[@thomastauscher1551]

Funny thing happened on the way to the forum.

[@marywoll2828]

The good eats Alton brown turkey has never failed. Even without brineing it

[@bigwil1740]

James 🗣️ I knew when you gave him the recipe, I heard my uncle Ducky say "$#!ttingMe

[@CyclopsWasRight616]

12:33 they need to do a themed show that's just 15 minutes of this !

[@teresitauy5532]

I guess the cruise ship ideas fell apart ???

[@jjsunshine]

Thumbs up to say Hey Mr Bernstein Sr!