Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson 3/4/2009 Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson 3/4/2009
Guest: Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Other: Peabody winning episode

[@a1ntcry1noveru]

his laugh is absolutely the best thing ever

[@DERICKBLAIR4]

+a1ntcry1noveru I dont mean it in a bad way but his laugh reminds me of Rafiki from lion king

[@spdcrzy]

+DERICKBLAIR4 Rafiki is a perfect description for him.

[@adamross2256]

+DERICKBLAIR4 I was thinking it reminded me of Yoda.

[@RobinDavey-ge8vn]

+Adam Ross SAME!

[@cierrablue]

His giggle is the best sound I've ever heard.

[@trevorgolding9200]

That was one of recent history’s greatest humanitarians being interviewed by one of the most brilliant and unique talk show comedians to ever do it. RIP Archbishop Tutu.

[@jackkarapetyan2064]

Came back for this reason as well.

[@JP-lu9ed]

In later interviews Craig said that this interview changed his life.

[@big.venom.snake.boss.]

And even after his passing he still brings people together, so be, le late late show via Craig

[@rozziew2399]

It was absolutely beautiful. May Archbishop Desmond Tutu rest peacefully

[@rozziew2399]

@@big.venom.snake.boss. isn't it unbelievable what two good Human Beings can accomplish

[@JM-ig4ed]

Watching in 2023. Always loved Craig. Watched an interview recently where he said this interview was a life-changing thing for him.

[@nickaschenbecker9882]

He won a Peabody Award for this episode.

[@latelateshowwcraigferguson]

RIP Desmond Tutu :(

[@MyRaggie]

I followed Ferguson's show for quite a while. But having seen this interview, he's someone I'd love to meet in person, perhaps even interview.

[@jameshoward4063]

Tutu reminds me of Yoda. Old, wise and funny.

[@chaseb5376]

Especially his laugh.

[@nunosoares2329]

Mmmm funny wise and old he is

[@LoriWolfcat]

True, but one is fictional and the other is real. But I get your point.

[@ukiluser]

He said 'a new hope'

[@Sisterlisk]

What did Yoda accomplish in his lifetime?

[@charlieheckman]

What a huge loss, Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a giant force of good in the world. He will be truly missed. 1931-2021

[@watchfighting571]

he seems greatly missed in SA today with all the racial violence goin on there today. especially towards whites. Great man he was

[@StephanieTips]

"God created us in such a way that I cannot be a human on my own. I wouldn't know how to walk, how to think, how to speak, how to be a human being except through learning from other human beings. So our humanity is bound with one another's. If you carry out a policy that dehumanizes others, in the process you are dehumanized. In order for me to be me, I want to forgive you" Mind-blown. Loved it.

[@RossLinderman]

That was powerful, but I think that he said "demonized", not "dehumanized".

[@RossLinderman]

@@CatchingJeremy, you're right. I just re-watched it and he does say "dehumanized". Twice. Idk why I heard that wrong on the first go. I apologise.

[@Theories16]

Great quote, and i agree. Has nothing to do with a god tho.

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

@@Theories16 I'm an atheist and tend to agree with you, although the rest of what he said was right on the money

[@kmbewe1]

What’s wrong with you Ross are you tone deaf.

[@DarkLegion1985]

When he was talking there was an absolute silence in the entire studio

[@maristella287]

Absolutely silent in the studio. It shows how thirsty people are for something profound and wise.

[@brandoncrow3741]

Very much a sign of respect. And we'll deserved.✌️

[@marinalynn1000]

He said you can feel it in your tum tum. That was so cute.

[@paoloernesto2591]

Thanks, I had tried to understand this expression, but the subtitles don't show it

[@stephencurry2157]

As a 15 year old, I’ve never heard of this dude. 2 minutes into his interview and he IS the most wholesome person I have ever seen

[@guydutoit61]

In our country he’s considered one of the greatest men to ever live - an amazing man.

[@JoshuaSobel]

A pastor I know was good friends with him. She had some good stories. Great man.

[@szn00]

As a 15 year old you are watching this is actually impressive👍

[@JoshuaSobel]

@Bishop Desmond Tutu That's a pretty elaborate scam. Please nobody fall for this; it's a fake account.

[@nn-taleb]

You’re 18 now! An adult! How do you feel?

[@jourdanrobertson3]

I came here as soon as I heard Desmond Tutu passed. Wonderful man who will be missed

[@kknudsen4907]

That’s so funny… I did too… this will be a man missed… we walk among titans. And off he rode into the sunset. May we never forget his words and lessons.

[@gapjunction11]

The thing with Craig is that he seems completely crazy, as Tutu puts it. Yet, he can switch from doing fart jokes to Thomas Aquinas in a second. Can you imagine Jimmy Fallon reading Thomas Aquinas?

[@fenderek666]

I can hardly imagine Fallon reading...

[@michelegressel4195]

Yes

[@AppalachianCryptidDoge]

oh wow great so cool

[@velvetunderpants44]

Jimmy Fallon is the most irritating talk show host ever. Hard to believe he shares the same planet as someone like Craig Ferguson.

[@anilthecool]

Craig is a genius of a talk show host. Yesterday I watched a video of him hold a conversation with Harrison Ford about airplanes

[@2esquared]

Before watching this video I watched Larry King interview Craig, and when Larry asked him who was the most memorable guest he had ever interviewed Craig replied "Desmond Tutu, for the man he is". Not some famous, rich, beautiful Hollywood actress, but Desmond Tutu! As a South African it makes me very proud. He is now (2019) old and sickly, may God keep and comfort him.

[@maru8631]

If you don't know he is the man Craig says changed his life while he was in the show exactly where he told him that he is the crazy type that we want. Craig says he felt more free afterwards while hosting shows

[@Ambienfinity]

Craig showing that despite his comedic roots, he had real interviewing prowess. One of the great interviews.

[@barbm2375]

How he shushed Craig, then giggled with joy. Beautiful 🖤🤍🤎

[@vinyltapelover]

Barb Murphy How he shushed Craig, then giggled with joy. I think I am smiling, about that moment, as much if not more than when I first saw the interview aired.

[@lescorlett4133]

I thought I'd come to my favourite Desmond Tutu interview to pay my respects. Rest in peace Sir, you were an inspiration, a leader and a friend. Much love.

[@the1realanalogman]

Tremendous episode. I believe Craig received a Peabody for this. Archbishop TuTu is a beautiful man and Craig can do anything. He could be teaching world history at a university.

[@samuelmorse784]

I believe you might be a homosexual.

[@jessica5497]

@@samuelmorse784 I dont believe he need to be a homosexual to say the truth, if he is ok. Craig is really great and anyone who can reconizes that is great too

[@LibertyScholar]

Craig did indeed receive a Peabody for this episode.

[@EchoesDistant]

@@samuelmorse784 I believe you might be an asshole.

[@benjamins9121]

@@jessica5497 Craig's best strength was being ultra funny but also handling serious issues very well. Jay and Dave were good at it too but Craig always knocked it out of the park

[@smokejc]

"You feel it in your tum tum". This man is adorable.

[@smokejc]

@Bishop Desmond Tutu pathetic.

[@morgansmith6330]

Ferguson gave a lecture in 2010, said Tutu was the most life changing person he had ever met, transformed him and the show. Ferguson was encouraged to be himself and then allowed him self to be “crazy”, uninhibited

[@Strontyum]

Losing the tie at the end of that show, a shackle to conventionality.

[@gqdaddy8544]

One of the best interviews ever done. One of Craig's best intros in terms of how he discussed the history of South Africa with disarming humor and a tremendous discussion with Father Tutu about injustice, racism and perceived social norms.

[@speedoflightvanc]

agreed!

[@patsfreak]

Having watched this for the first time since college, I think Craig had an impact on my teaching style. We can talk about the heavy stuff but I'm rolling in a joke or two so it's palatable.

[@craigofadelaide4960]

Best introduction ever as it sets the scene for the interview

[@newhorizons855]

Desmond Tutu Passed away today and I remembered this video, what a pure and great soul, he will be missed by this world.

[@brandoncrow3741]

The only Late Late Show where Craig doesn't curse one time. No "Tootsie Frootsie" or "Whatzacomandago" in sight. Shows how respectful he was to Archbishop Tutu. Class Act.👌

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

There was an entire week in 2011 where he didn't curse. I think it was just after Josh Robert Thompson became a full-time fixture. But yes, Craig is definitely on his best behaviour here.

[@johnm8224]

This shows once again what a remarkable and flexible intellect Craig Ferguson actually has. Playing the fool for cheap laughs to appeal to the "average person" one minute, and conducting a very respectful, informed and insightful interview of one of the most remarkable human beings in the previous half century - in a way that the same "average person" can still follow - moments later. Exceptional.

[@ilovemusic5495]

Tutu's bromance with the Dalai Lama is the best thing I've ever seen

[@JesseJongbloets]

Jo Read 'The Book of Joy'. Just Those two talking about joy and its obstacles

[@jsequine927]

Such an intelligent guy, you can tell he was so humbled by having Tutu on that he wanted to provide a thorough intro to the subject matter and do it justice. And even though he joked around he absolutely slayed it. Can imagine Craig as a phenomenal teacher. I challenge anyone to give a 10-minute introduction to South African history that's more engaging than that.

[@Snaakie83]

James Ranno Well, in fact Craig quit school at 15 and was an addictive junk and drunk tot his 29th. He's well read, but hardly ever prepares any show. So yes, he's quite good 😉

[@zksharpe2370]

I cried at CF's brilliant ability to communicate so effectively to me. He is the philosopher of our day that awakens in us, the truth from past wisdom. He would laugh at my saying this and call it Bullshit, and it is, as he is a great philosophical genius

[@bhagmeister]

Amazing how this is still most relevant today.

[@tapilaha]

I hope craig gets the itch for a new late night show

[@PerthTowne]

+tapilaha He has a limited new one.

[@anthonystaylifted6522]

+PerthTowne really?

[@anthonystaylifted6522]

Thanks ***** !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ferndog681]

+tapilaha He is awesome

[@tapilaha]

+Travis Gehring thx!

[@cakredi4132]

Came for silly absurd jokes, stay for Thomas Aquinas. This is not a Late Night talk show. This is a discussion.

[@AlMamun-he4vf]

Then watch the episode with Stephen Fry also.

[@sammygirl6910]

I love his hands.Actually I just love elderly peoples hands.They tell such a story for me.

[@TimoBreunig]

+sammygirl6910 Most of the times the story goes Arthritis and Gout...

[@Nico-si1bo]

hand fetish much?

[@captinunderpants2632]

Just for you ?

[@NecroMorrius]

Ok Britta

[@crowtcameron]

It takes guts to tear up the questions and go off the cuff with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. To just have a genuine, natural, not really prepared conversation with a man like that on a comedy show. I don't think anyone could've done better than Craig.

[@FlameAdder]

Finally watched Craig's famous award winning episode, and I'm wishing I'd seen it so much earlier

[@kssk79]

Craig is a great man.

[@jamesedwards2237]

Craig has a knack to have about just any guest chatting away, and not really interviewing them. It's a gift.

[@filipjecz]

How many good things does this thell, when after hearing about the Archbishop's death people's first reaction is to come here and watch this interview. Rest in Peace, Mr Tutu.

[@luvr381]

The most genuine talk show host.

[@luvr381]

@Bishop Desmond Tutu lol

[@thekennyjmac]

OMG, no wonder this changed Craig’s entire philosophy.

[@jan-erikstrm4497]

Tutu is a crazy person, his giggles and mischievousness is a delight. I'd guess it's a result of the things he's seen and done, hardship makes lovely, crazy people.

[@zorroinhell5549]

Today is June 24 2017 and this is the first time I am seeing this video, and I have to say that Craig Fergeson should have never left this show, he was great at this!

[@ayr1225]

He had to leave because he’s not politically correct. He had a very hard time from the sjws.

[@juanrabanales4933]

Zorro in Hell today is October 19th 2019 and I agree completely.

[@dr.davidwho4053]

@@ayr1225 😓

[@The3p3hr]

This is october 9 2020 and we need tgis show more than ever

[@rad4924]

Just heard that Archbishop Desmond Tutu has passed away and my mind flashed to this absolutely excellent piece of television. Very sad news, because great men like him do not often appear.

[@sharky1304]

Sometimes you think, he is loosing it...but he always comes round and makes sense!

[@DragonMasterSubo]

Easily one of the best moments on television.

[@jaylee3590]

RIP Desmond - one of the greatest people in the 20th/21st centuries.

[@ViperRob]

This one & Stephen Fry are my fav episodes

[@markybhoyflorida]

Fry is the quintessential intellectual. Erudite and charming. Between he and Hitchens, my life has been improved greatly.

[@ksteiger]

I feel very fortunate to have seen one of Craig's shows taped. He was truly a class act.

[@jackkarapetyan2064]

Same same. Double whammy, got to see Don Rickles on.

[@theinqov]

Cool! How fake is the audience cheering at the beginning? Is it 90% recorded?

[@rayaqin]

It was kind of scary when Desmond became serious for a second when Craig mentioned his wife.

[@vicbasces]

Yeah, For a moment Craig was like "I Fucked Up"

[@alexb3617]

why he became serious? what was so upsetting about what Craig said? it wasnt rude, he just said that Tutu also didnt quarrel with his wife

[@backyardblacksmith]

In the Catholic Church, bishops and priests do not marry, but instead take a vow of celibacy.

[@alexb3617]

backyardblacksmith if thats the case then thats not Craigs fault if Desmond has violated the vow. he just pointed that out

[@WagabundChary]

+backyardblacksmith he is anglican bishop so no problem with having wife in this church

[@fletchercastoria2338]

I love his laugh. What a departure from typical chat show TV!!!!

[@NickPiers]

It's incredible that the audience is dead silent whenever Tutu speaks. You can't see them, but just that silence says they're hanging on his every word. That's the sign of a remarkable speaker.

[@guyski666]

Amazing.......Desmond Tutu's charm, sense of humor, and laugh are so contagious. If he doesn't make you smile.....nothing will.

[@MrJimbokerns]

He just back and let him talk, any other host would had a hundred questions. Nice job

[@stevedoe1630]

silly human The interview got to a rough start with the pacing, but Craig figured it out. The morale of Tutu’s messages are baked within the stories. Patience is needed to listen to the story, or else the morale will never come to light for this type of person. I think he hides these morales in story to diminish importance. The lesson is less important than the human, who requires patience, humility, empathy, those sorts of virtues, to learn the lesson in the first place.

[@MrRacine67]

This interview is absolutely FANTASTIC. A perfect blend of humor and humanity. What a beautiful man Desmond Tutu is. And Craig Ferguson is not only insanely funny but also intelligent and soulful.

[@taint_misbehavin]

RIP Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The only thing more amazing than his accomplishments is how much love and joy pours out of him. An absolute beast of a giggler. And in between, the most intense humanity. Just incredible. Thank you Craig for being a great interviewer, and letting us just enjoy this great man without "talk show" questions

[@mimilabranche7100]

Remembering Archbishop's 85th birthday, I recalled how wonderful this show was. When he wants, Craig is a consummate interviewer. This is wonderful.

[@srodWim]

Powerful. Thanks for keeping the show available. May his show remain on line free forever! Best Host ever love his honesty and humor. Awesome Archbishop Desmond Tutu never would have heard him otherwise.

[@cassandramitch8793]

I love Desmond's laugh!

[@cassandramitch8793]

@Bishop Desmond Tutu thank you. You're the best man. I admire and respect you

[@SlimThrull]

The Archbishop's laugh is absolutely infectious.

[@henrikforsman2530]

We had a leadership meeting at work, located to Rome around 2009. Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a keynote speaker at the meeting. When he spoke you could have heard a needle falling in the room. It was dead silent when he spoke. A life defining moment for all of us.

[@rm3860]

I absolutely love Archbishop Tutu, (other than what he has done in South Africa) heseems like such a beautiful soul and he's so funny. He's a great ambassador for South Africa and in fact the whole region. Craig Ferguson did such a good job with this interview. He pulled it off like no one else could.

[@SonGokusa666]

Craig is a damn jewel. He kept me smiling thru some pretty rough times.

[@charles_wipman]

You know, i'm a punk and i don't belive in God; but when i hear someone talk with respect and from the heart i listen to him/her, even if we don't agree.

[@charles_wipman]

@Bishop Desmond Tutu Listen dirty impersonator; you're nothing more than a scumbag trying to impersonate a recknown man, get the fuck off out of my sight and don't you dear to talk to me ever again in your fuckin' life, piece of shit. Now get lost.

[@bigaspaulo]

As my son recently said to me about a friend of his with deeply held yet divergent beliefs, "You gotta respect their hustle".

[@bonafidered]

I absolutely love this! Father Tutu's laugh is infectious.

[@PATMIMERICK]

Rest In Peace, Archbishop Tutu. Dominus Vobiscum.

[@spiked200]

I love Bishop Tutu's laugh!

[@cassandramitch8793]

spiked200 He's got the best laugh!

[@sid.d]

Rest in Power ✊🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽 Bishop Desmond Tutu 💔 ♥️ this episode! Craig Ferguson won his Peabody Award for it 🤌🏽 miss this show

[@robertoallen7537]

Hello dear, how are you doing ?

[@CynicalDriver]

I understand now why it won a Peabody. This was fantastic.

[@donnythompson408]

An incredible interview of an incredible man. Craig was an absolute pro in the way he conducted it, but he was also genuinely human; a trait that most “real” journalists tend to hide away when interviewing people of this stature. I really miss this show, and Craig Ferguson.

[@farfigschiter6019]

He laughs like Rafiki from the Lion King

[@MrStickyIggy]

thats pretty racist.

[@god9364]

its only racist if you noticed it as racist

[@paultiplea]

How is that racist?

[@kmja9377]

"in upendi!"...

[@AXharoth]

if u find it racist u r pretty racist

[@workwithnature]

Tutu, Mandela. These guys are grown ups in the way they handle violence and even Craig was really respectable. Wow being human vs dehumanizing.

[@SarahEdelfabrik]

Really? Did you LISTEN?

[@OzzieTheHead]

@@SarahEdelfabrik i think you missed something

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[@kashtonpeter6462]

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[@IgnisConsumens]

When the Archbishop asked him if he knew the value of telling one’s story - and in other moments - Craig’s responses would mean all the more after hearing his famous disclosure about recovering from alcoholism.

[@bretttech2896]

As a South African I'm proud to see Archbishop Desmond Tutu in such high spirits.

[@rushikeshkgawali]

How Craig can flirt effortlessly with beautiful women as well as hold a serious conversation with archbishop tutu is commendable/mind-blowing...

[@pv242]

"I can't be human on my own"...... Wow this statement gave me chills, so many ways to look at this

[@activatepornforme]

Been meaning to watch this for ages. Today's probably the best day. What a colossal man. The very definition of Magnanimous. Thank you sir for your fine work and rest in peace.

[@amandamoyer6914]

He is the cutest man I've ever seen, with the best laugh I've ever heard.

[@robertoallen7537]

Hello Amanda, how are you doing ?

[@MoronBrainTherapy]

In times like we are currently having, conversations and interlocutors like these are sorely missed.

[@tro1239]

Rest in peace to truly beautiful man. I remember watching this interview and it being my first exposure to Desmond Tutu. He was incredible. His philosophy, outlook and humour is something we can all follow. I'm not religious but God bless this truly amazing man.

[@gwbarnes]

i love his laugh! Its fantastic!

[@clashwithjakemarine1877]

Doesn't matter how many times I watch this and think back to what I would read about what going on there, and what they were going through, I'm am just astounded at what this man and mr. Mandela were able to accomplish. Truly one of the greatest humans to ever walk this earth!

[@Caep_]

Mouth organ or awkward pause?? :)

[@JoseAGamez-ci9rt]

Could you imagine?! LOL

[@Aninjacow100]

That made me spit out my drink

[@shawnhayden6674]

Markus...you brought a huge smile to my face.

[@jurgenmathiae6682]

😂😂😂🤔😂😂😂

[@ludwigbagin]

Well, that would be a prayer...

[@stormmarrero8288]

R.I.P. Archbishop Desmond Tutu.... what a great man

[@marcosrego7219]

RIP Archbishop Desmond Tutu ❤ And thanks to Craig Ferguson to call my attention to him since this interview.

[@lauraking1439]

I'm so glad to have the opportunity to see this episode. A great humanitarian who had such a wonderful laugh.

[@deadtroll242]

Craig always is amazing when he is talking to people but this is on a totally different level!

[@cakredi4132]

I want Craig to interview all the world leaders this way. He is a perfect successor for Larry King IMO. It's a high hope but it will be hilarious and important at the same time.

[@eekeey]

this is very impactful. i can be a resentful and insecure person when i'm at at my worst. the power of forgiveness is something i often forget. i could have watched at least a couple hours of this, this was so great.

[@deltablaze77]

How could anybody watch this and be racist afterwards, how could you see that man as anything else but a perfectly equal human being. I just don't understand racism.

[@jackcaven9614]

A great man no doubt... but look at SA today ! not good

[@brandycooksey5632]

DeltaBlaZe77 totally agree. I have never understood racism.

[@Madiuss]

@@captinunderpants2632 you see a car full of blacks, I see a car full of asshole. When you focus on an idea, you see it everywhere...

[@MikeBoucher]

@@Madiuss This right here ^^

[@nathankrush3289]

I never have, I never, ever will.

[@johnhutchison2268]

I am now an old man. This exchange between these two wise men is inspirational and the best example of dialogue that I have witnessed in my long life. It’s makes me proud as a Scot to hear one of my fellow countryman share in this wonderful exchange

[@nunosoares2329]

Such a great man still alive with a young age of 87 :-)

[@susanleary8748]

Craigy is one of nicest, smartest men around.

[@jeehyeon]

how can a human being have such a big heart, be so smart and funny all at the same time? i miss his shows

[@cheegum6296]

This was like watching a talk show from the 60's colliding with a talk show from the 2010's

[@pingpong9656]

That was a top tier interview. Simple, funny and powerful.

[@johns6658]

What a fantastic sense of humor he has.

[@LarryLeeMoniz]

What a fantastic human being, and a great guest. The Archbishop has such a wonderful sense of humor. Craig said in a speech that Archbishop Desmond Tutu was the guest that made the biggest impact on his show. He also stated he believes the show got better after his appearance. I am so happy you've shared this wonderful episode.

[@k.a.s1812]

I saw this when I was 9. And I still find it as beautiful as I did then

[@kckoellein]

Astounding on so many levels... impressive.

[@yahyaasawad2039]

What a brilliant interview. Need more of this today

[@martythetickler]

What a terrific human being he is...

[@andymcgeogh2630]

This is an absolutely profound interview/discussion. God I miss you so much Craig!!!!

[@alicialeal4049]

Wow , I remember when I saw this episode live , what a great interview, job well done Bishop Tutu and yours to Craig , you se what I did there ? RIP BISHOP Tutu .

[@ld8341]

"If you carry out a policy that dehumanises others, in the process you are dehumanised." A reminder to all sides.