KPCS: Craig Ferguson #53

KPCS: Craig Ferguson #53 from Kevin Pollak's Chat Show.

[@bloggermouth]

What Craig brought to late night was his humanity. That made him very endearing to his audience.

[@ragnar97]

+bloggermouth I think he was genuinely interested in his guests and that came through to his audience.

[@shefchenko111]

@@ragnar97 And he had a unique connection with the audience every time! No other host interacts with the audience like that...No one else stops them from the stupid clapping because hosts like it :D

[@denisepaulsenful]

@@ragnar97 Not all of them! He's a human being. That would make him disingenuous.

[@iloveyourunclebob]

@@denisepaulsenful yeah I would definitely say you can tell the difference between Craig being friends/liking his guests, just enjoying his guest, and tolerating/disliking his guest. The first 2 you would also see again many times while the guests he tolerated/disliked weren't on again or had really short interviews. He never comes off phoney and forced like Fallon, but he definitely wasn't genuinely interested in all his guests. Lol

[@precisiont5188]

Craig's Late Late show is the only one I like and he is a comedic genius.

[@kaymuldoon3575]

I miss Craigy so much. He always brought me up whenever I was down.

[@valeweathers]

Kay Muldoon his shows are on KZbin. my pick me up as well.

[@acarlovonsexron1994]

He's starting a daily live two hour show on SiriusXM February 27th with some of the Late Late Show people that sounds very promising, other than guests, it's format free, so I'm looking forward to it.

[@fe5018]

@@acarlovonsexron1994 how was it?

[@acarlovonsexron1994]

F E It was pretty good, but him doing it everyday you could tell it started to run him down a bit. He left a little over a year into a two year deal to do a movie in Scotland. The guests weren't always as high caliber as he got on CBS, some would say it was missing the interaction between him and Josh Robert Thompson. I don't know if it would have worked out because the couple of times early on Josh was a guest it seems Josh still had a chip on his shoulder over the LLS ending, so there was a little tension there, but he did have Joe Bolter, who was the front half of Secretariat as co host and he was adorable if a little over his head when it came to keeping up with Craig. I will say over the run of the show it seemed he was becoming more and more reclusive, saying he didn't want to ever do TV again- certainly not a late night show- and toward the end he said he was only going to write books and perform stand up live, never to be recorded- so no more specials. He mentioned he had turned a lot of things down including talk show offers, and he also quit social media entirely. He did the show from his guest house just so he didn't have to drive and said he often went weeks at a time not leaving his property. He seemed to be burnt out on both Hollywood and really just the state of the country at the moment, frankly it wouldn't surprise me he if he just moved back to Scotland entirely with his family. But also what I gathered is he is a fickle guy who self admittedly has a hard time being comfortable doing or not doing anything. A malcontent he called it. That's why he started the radio show to begin with-boredom. But the show itself was pretty good and he seemed to enjoy doing it, just not everyday for weeks at a time. I really don't know why he won't just do a podcast in the vain of Joe Rogan and most other long form "interviewers" trying to do it now, because he would blow them away. He's clearly still the best conversationalist since the greats like Tom Snyder, while also being much, much funnier and warmer.

[@fe5018]

@@acarlovonsexron1994 thank you for the detailed answer; this addresses virtually every lingering question I've had about Craig's post-LLS career. I live in the wrong part of the world to listen to the Sirius XM show so i was relying on snippets online to keep up with him. Also appreciate how insightful your reply is, not just the usual Wikipedia rundown👍 I always hope things are going well for Craig; he seems a good guy and he brought me alot of laughs.

[@mandymouse1879]

I love how honest and genuine he has always been. He has such a great dynamic of the duality of having an act but being vulnerable about who he is as an individual.

[@acaciakoa2417]

This is the very first KPCS interview I saw because I adore Mr. Ferguson and am playing catch up seeing all the Craig Ferguson shows since I haven't had a TV since 2004.

[@microceratus]

"I don't think poverty is necessarily the best thing for creativity... Creativity reaches a point where poverty has to be brushed aside." nicely said

[@Auntkekebaby]

Love me some Craig. Charming bastard.

[@northernbohemianrealist1412]

I just realized that I stopped watching television altogether when Craig left the Late Late Show.

[@waremblem3405]

I did the same thing a long time before Craig came along, and missing out on his shows is the only negative consequence imaginable. Think about this: Frazer was the last civilized network TV show on the air. How long ago was THAT?! At any rate, we're about fifteen minutes away from the nets televising live murders (state executions in prisons, legal) for better ratings. Be forewarned.

[@karl_karlson]

I also just stopped watching late night shows (except Conan) when Craig left television

[@williamsherman1089]

For me it was Craig and David Letterman, it was all over after both of them left.

[@corgisrule21]

Northern Bohemian Realist same, really....thanks for nothing, Desmond Tutu 😩😩

[@johnapelcede9861]

Late nite will miss him..............a truly unique persona and a quick wit. Would love to see him live - it's on my bucket list.

[@jdubeski]

Kevin, first time i watched an episode and was especially happy your guest was Craig. Kevin your show is fantastic. I realize this is an older segment but I'm a Ferguson fan and this popped up in my youtube feed. I'm glad it did. I'm hoping to check out some more of your webcasts, well paced interview.

[@claudec2588]

Just discovered KPCS. Great show. Intelligent, interesting conversation. Charlie Rose for the masses.

[@stms4411]

Because Craig is so likeable and so funny, the average viewer would be forgiven for not initially noticing how %%=*^ smart he is!! Whether it’s talking about Kierkegaard on his show or invoking ‘post enlightenment thinking’ in regard to America’s bedrock separation of church and state…..he’s a genuinely intelligent man.

[@Thursdayization]

I am totally mesmerized by Craig's accent. Sounds very charming

[@jswarpaint6215]

+Thu Yang he is from where Sean Connery is from whoo hooo

[@phizap]

+JS Warpaint glasgo :))

[@chocolatcats]

+Thu Yang I went to his show a few yrs back and it was fun. His comic audience warm up dude tossed candy to them....

[@chocolatcats]

I like to start my day with Kevin...............what magnificent impersonations you can do...............you get the coffee I'll pick up the raseberry rugelach from Cantors. Kevin makes my day more enjoyable....Craig's "Doc Martin" is such a popular show. His story about Kurt was hilarious! THIS IS WHY Kevin's such a great interviewer, host, actor, filmmaker...HE LISTENS and allows his guest to chat..... No other show existing allows a host to let Craig get that long story out....

[@shefchenko111]

"I can't fake interest." That's basically what other hosts do...

[@sclogse1]

It's a "show".

[@DrBliss23]

Great to see Craig outside of his show environment. I was particularly interested because although I'm a few years older than Craig, I was born in Glasgow, Scotland; have spent quite some time in the US, but now live in Australia. I know first hand what they speak of when they talk about "now thinking as an American". For those who resent Americans because of the war situations they are now in, it's important to realize that far from all Americans are in favor with the internal and foreign politics do NOT think the same as the US Government.

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

James Caldwell Pfft, look at you, talking with sense on the internet. Who do you think you are?

[@DrBliss23]

Grin!!!!

[@michiganbogie]

+James Caldwell Thank for your insightful defense of the average American. We realize that the government we have seen evolve since the mid 1960's has deteriorated to it's current dysfunctional state. I think there is a mix of incompetent and sinister forces responsible. The sinister forces have quickened their pace since 9/11/2001. Most Americans are not tyrants, bullies, or greedy. We try to improve ourselves and the world every day. We loathe our surveillance state gone wild. We yearn for our government to adhere to the principles of our forefather's Constitution--- Not the perverse legal manipulation of it---Not the 'lip service'. Those of us that are old enough recall a time when the spirit of our cherished Constitution and Bill of Rights was in the hearts and minds of both citizens and public officials. We remember how important it is to 'do the right thing and do things right'.

[@DrBliss23]

Well said. I think people like yourself should, however, take comfort in the fact that you haver a constitution at all. Many so-called free western countries have no bill of rights, and constitutions which are Kafka'esque. In other words, you guys have something to fight for, and you have the right to do so enshrined in these documents. This is a unique blessing that billions do not share.

[@michiganbogie]

+James Caldwell Thank you again and... yes, there are fierce warriors at work to protect our blessings.

[@JoyG-sx7iv]

There will never be another like him. I miss him and am thankful to be able to watch him on you tube. I don't watch any of them, nobody is original, they are not allowed to be themselves, it's like watching robots. I'll pass.

[@angusrannells8248]

I have always enjoyed the authenticity of Kevin's performances, stand up or films but I necer expected to be so impressed with his character and integrity i have just discovered through his chat show. Kevin, I couldn't have any more respect for you than I do in this moment. Thank you for blowing my doors off in yet another arena- that of an intetrviewer. Hats off to you and your staff. Sorry I'm such a youtube dinosaur. Kudos to all!

[@eliotmccann2589]

Guest appears at 14:45

[@JmSantos78]

Thank you!

[@caiocrossover]

tHANKS

[@krisgotstuff1315]

That didnt work,but thanks for the effort

[@fe5018]

Eliot McCann, bless you

[@GiacoC]

thanks! was bored by these assholes and their shit

[@piesusan17]

This is a great conversation. Thank you both.

[@pretorious700]

His rumination on grief is 100% spot on.

[@Ktas444]

The most talented person in television.Can do anything.Smart hip guy.Not a dark Scotsman at all.

[@DuShaneTony]

Great show and interview. I can't believe I just found out about this....looks like I have about 400 hours of show to watch.

[@0theredqueen0]

First time I watched this show because I'm a fan of Craig. Good interview. I like his view on being American.

[@arthurtrauer5684]

Thanks Kevin, great interview.

[@WutsInYourMind]

I've watched countless episodes of LLS but this is the first time I heard Craig actually swearing :D I miss the flags...

[@golem5809]

He said FAHHH!

[@jackbonobo]

He wrote the Doc Martin character? That's a great character/show

[@takerdust]

I can imagine a CBS executive try to say "NO CRAIG! You cannot have a fake horse on the show!".

[@jamesnewton8856]

"you can't cry in front of Snake fuckin' Plisskin!" Awesome!

[@JJRush_]

Craig you're awesome! Thanx for being true to yourself!

[@kaguth]

I actually saw Kevin in St John's Newfoundland. Thanks for coming Kevin, it as a great show.

[@Chris-yw2zp]

Were there yellow labs there

[@garygordon363]

Outstanding You gave me the title of my book!

[@MrSimi71]

Best Chris Walken imitation.

[@vadmalski]

Great interview! Nice to see people actually talking to each other, not only speaking bullshit into cameras... d

[@phizap]

great show all around !

[@acaciakoa2417]

I'm a NEW big Ferguson fan and this is a wonderful interview which sometimes needs subtitles for both Craig and Kevin. Craig for his accent and Kevin because he sometimes drops the end of his sentences.

[@alexandraelliott5201]

What a beautiful statement on separation of church and state, and from an actually religious guy, makes it even more beautiful.

[@SomeNiceMovies]

I really doubt he is though.

[@SomeNiceMovies]

hollowverse.com/craig-ferguson/ Jep, not religious.

[@SomeNiceMovies]

SomeNiceMovies I knew he had brains :)

[@alexandraelliott5201]

I dont know what you mean. He talks about his beliefs on his show, I wish he was atheist, but I am pretty sure he has religious beliefs but I dont think he practices it in an organized religion.

[@SomeNiceMovies]

Alexandra Chandler "As I started writing the book, I think I was probably if not an Atheist then very close to it, but, through the writing of the book, I think that cracked it open a little bit and I became less convinced of any kind of belief" From Craig's book

[@TheRevolucas]

Good interview.

[@unchillbro]

I like how you can hear his real accent in this intverview

[@robbi2021Bethany]

One of the BEST "Larry King game"s

[@TheCalm25]

What a gift this interview was! Fuckin a

[@Xeranx]

Nice to hear more of his real accent. I don't hear this on the Late Late Show.

[@noeliajaime7656]

¿?.That's the way he talks.There is NO difference between this interview and his voice on TLLS.

[@adwaitsahasrabhojanee5669]

His accent seems much thicker to me here than it did at that time on his show. Didn't you notice how he pronounced 'world'? He said 'wurruld'!

[@RowellRichard]

That's awesome that he landed in the Santa Maria airport, per the advice of Kurt Russell, its right down the road! Small world.

[@garyrust9055]

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005-2014). Thanks.

[@jazzisforpainting4928]

KP's Walken impressions freak me out man!

[@DUBaviator]

As a fellow pilot the Kurt Russell story he tells is fucking amazing.

[@quilligan]

I so enjoy Craig. I am going to miss when he is off the Late Show.

[@georgesenda1952]

Ifound these interviews by accident & enjoy them but I am hampered by never having seen Kevin Pollack act.

[@tonylightheaded7946]

This is an intelligent chat show .

[@kennethfrank8337]

"You cant cry in front of Snake fuckin Plissken" I love it!

[@dolfyn73]

Father's Day is also celebrated in the Australia, New Zealand & UK.

[@CuriousEarthMan]

An HYSTERICAL Larry King! Love Craig!

[@JW_Soundz]

"You want girls?...we got 'em" A+ impression!!

[@KCCade]

I love Craig Ferguson, and enjoyed his chat show, but always thought there is so much more about him that I like than what I see when he's flirting and messing around with celebrities. So, here I especially like him in the second half when he talks about his U.S. values and flying and stuff other than his career. Why some of my favourite thinkers are hilarious and writers (Stephen Fry, Russell Brand, etc.)

[@pretorious700]

Russell Brand a "thinker"?.. wow, try to bring your standards up.

[@kaymuldoon3575]

Russell Brand most definitely is a thinker. He's one of my favorite people. Sorry if they don't fit to your standards but then your standards don't matter anyway.

[@Skelly5962]

Kay Muldoon Hey, your standards don't mean shit either. Russell Brand's an idiot who looks to be perpetually in need of a bath.

[@biteme263]

I am not a huge fan of russel brand, but is definately not stupid by any means.

[@guzzaroolz]

No way. He came up with the idea for Doc Martin? Interesting.

[@DorianPhQ]

Baahahaha Screeched in! Welcome to Canada ... nay, Welcome to Newfoundland, Kevin!

[@choppertj1]

If you check comments first, the guest doesn't show till 15min in

[@ForbinColossus]

Used to watch Craig's show every night - hated when he made that robot a nightly feature. I never understood why he had such a small budget he couldnt have a band or sidekick...Regardless, Craig's personality makes me laugh - he is genuinely funny, unlike Kimmel who relies on clips, and sour-unless-he's-doing-a-song-parody Jimmy Fallon. Craig is probably getting out of the talk show business at the right time. Thx for this interview

[@jedionwax]

I did too! I haven't had cable in years but I always assumed it was the producers forcing him to add certain things to the show and he kind of did it his own way almost sarcastic as an "eff you" for being told what to do.

[@MrBenjbentley]

His whole idea was to not be the same as every other late night talk show. He has the budget to have a band, a real sidekick, usual segments. All the stuff he does is not scripted, he just plays with it, its why he gets the best out the guests.

[@mkvalkyrie]

I don't get why everybody hates Geoff, he's freakin awesome.

[@jerryarchbrat]

Geoff WAS the sidekick.....not sure if Craig is getting out of the talk show business, might be a different format

[@biteme263]

I don't think he wanted a band, he just liked to joke they didn't have the budget. Most of the CBS cracks were just jokes. I personally loved the robot and it did end being his sidekick. It was voiced by the guy that did his pre show warm up act. I also think that for the first year or so he really thought they wouldn't keep him. Once he got more confident and felt secure you could see the show make some changes. And it actually got much better.

[@gracegau1823]

I am watching this on 28 April 2014, CF has just announced that he's leaving at the end of the year. :( I already miss him.

[@elishmuel1976]

1:31:37 My new favourite quote! Can't wait to use it!

[@CLuvTravels]

"You want girls, we got em"

[@oldfashionedmusic]

As Of FEB 18TH, 2016 HE'S BEEN CLEAN N SOBER FOR 24 YEARS!!! WHEN HE'S NICE HE REALLY NICE ABT LISTENING TO SUGGESTIONS FOR HIS SHOWS ETC N THEN DOING THEM !!!

[@MyFaveVids354]

+Paul M You are an idiot telling lies. When someone in A.A. slips their group knows about it.

[@veneta72]

+Paul M where'd you get that highly scientific # (98%) - your ass? 97%? 82% just...98% sounds good. why not 99%?

[@111oooo]

He was great in his appearance in Red Dwarf

[@danielleking1171]

hes fab and how about the accent .Im English and ive always loved that accent

[@thegoddessKeKe]

Alan Corbould what episode of Red dwarf?

[@111oooo]

Confidence and Paranoia

[@andrewmccormick7987]

@@111oooo "another great idea from the people that brought you Beeeeeeer Milkshakes!!!"

[@catytheredheadedalaskan8118]

Craig starts at 14:30 by insulting the show. Amazingly funny guy.

[@fatwoot]

LOVE YOU CRAIG!!! I almost never ever comment :P

[@piesusan17]

"Don't touch it until you earn it." ;)

[@shefchenko111]

The money too :D

[@maximus9401]

wow, interestingly enough he has a thicker Scottish accent in real life than on the show

[@patrickgannon1677]

You think that is a thick Scottish accent? You obviously have never been to Scotland

[@suffern63]

@r33mote It is a big country with quite a few places to visit.

[@SNOOPY7MAG]

53 minutes is a valid point. some artists use paint, others use hammer and chisel, musical instruments or textiles. Others use visa and mastercard. It is what is in your imagination that works.

[@howardbiel1958]

I was going too fast forward through the adds but then he started doing Christopher. Worth it!

[@gof_yourself561]

great comedian on a great (?) show !! lemme watch a few more ,, . . . .craig rox hard realism !!!

[@staceyleblanc8740]

Someone should make a modified parody between John Wick and Mr.Wick(The Drew Carey Show) where every time someone greets John Wick as "Mr.Wick" it would be Mr.Wicks face with one of his sarcastic comments lol

[@viqneuman.5111]

WOW How come no one told me Devin Pollack had a show? This is a great show. I guess Ferguson brought me here. I love that guy.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Wow havent seen Kevin since he was on Mack and Jamie show

[@antonyburton9318]

The best and a fellow Glaswegian. Can it be in it better!

[@alyzu4755]

Hard to believe that this intelligent, articulate, lovely man was replaced by James Corden. 😕

[@davidbarnes6410]

They had to get someone on they could puppeteer

[@alchemistattenaip]

whats the quote of james joyce? i cant understan...thanks

[@hugh1297]

Doc Martin is on PBS in America.

[@ForbinColossus]

@1:16:40, where Craig talks about flying, I'm curious what he thought about JFK. Jr crashing his private plane.

[@laurencea.pinsky7442]

To me, it's simple: if you can use a baseball analogy to sum up your life, you're OK in my book. His intellect sets him apart and, as bloggermouth said, his "humanity" brought him home.

[@antonyburton9318]

The best

[@Biyonzo]

was thee no 1080p in 2013?

[@milojkomustafovic7712]

17:30 they refer to a little show called Doc Martin.

[@fnq-8890]

Jazzy Intro sounds like the theme to Manix.

[@tomservo75]

I really have to admire his journey to come to America, want to become a citizen (doing it the RIGHT way), and truly loving his adopted country without forgetting about Scotland. I think, sadly, that naturalized citizens like Craig have more love and appreciation for America than most people who were born here. It's really sad. It's a type of patriotism that would get him unfairly labeled a right-wing extremist today by Hollywood.

[@Auntkekebaby]

1:02...Damn fkin right!

[@HOWINTHE7]

And I tasted root beer and uh I thought.. This is fucking, this is awesome. haha best line. Came to America because of the root beer.

[@pamelasmith3218]

He’s the best !!!!!

[@tucopacifico]

That guy is just funny without thinking about it. Always DVR his show and skip the boner ads

[@davidflory3597]

LOVE CRAIG FERGUSON!...

[@pamr4040]

🧡!!!

[@PetProjects2011]

Mr. Wick and Mr. Bell meet!

[@terrymurphy8117]

love the newfie (new foundland ) start , kiss the cod drink the screech yeh

[@randyflytrap1343]

am a fan of craig

[@ihsansetiawan4516]

oh good

[@michelleadams5120]

From June 20, 2010

[@quimstabber]

wth dan akroyd didnt meet you on the tour

[@nathanhowland196]

Would love to have a beer with him....and yet he's given up the booze...so would love to shake his hand!

[@patrickgannon1677]

All the British people I knew that tasted root beer told me they thought it tasted like cough syrup

[@spa-town1937]

It tastes like germolene ointment smells

[@patrickgannon1677]

@@spa-town1937 That's exactly what they said, I had no idea what germolene was though

[@wariswrong1]

i wonder if anybody found the cow that licked the side of Craigs head to make his hair stand up like that.

[@trippplefive]

+wariswrong1 he has a horse...a real one apparently, not including Secretariat. So you might not be far off.

[@LeeCzere]

500,000 people in Newfoundland. C'mon!

[@aposynagwgos]

The Les Moonves glorification stories aged well...