Somewhere In Here Is Our Monologue

In this 19-minute monologue, we go on a journey exploring which movie star has the most pedestrian name, helping James figure out how to actually be friends with Chris Pratt, wishing our cameraman Joel a happy birthday and meeting Guillermo's backup drummer in case his wife goes into labor during the show. And eventually we cover some headlines, which leads to James learning about what a homecoming dance.
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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."

[@djofortunato5799]

The fact is - James open dialogue & rapport w the band exceeds all other Host/Band rapport on any late night show. He and Reggie's and The Band 's banter is not only the closest thing to Letterman & Paul - It is, in fact, more welcoming, warm, refreshing and hilarious

[@matbroomfield]

Agreed, although it took him a while to find the line - he crossed it a few times early on.

[@TahtahmesDiary]

He found a really good place for himself in late night the last year and NO ONE has a comfortable crew of friends like Cordens show 🤗💜

[@matbroomfield]

@@ichijofestival2576 I agree - Batiste is just too offbeat to converse with like a normal human being.

[@LindaC616]

I like this more....with Letterman, most of the time, Paul didn't really say anything, he just stood off to one side making laughing noises-"haaaa"

[@AmaraEmme]

It reminds me of Jimmy Fallon before he took over the Tonight Show. I have no idea why he became so unfunny after that

[@elikyals]

Man, I hope this type of monologue will still be available when things are back to normal.

[@suecastillo4056]

Whatever normal is...😂😂

[@starlessmystery6429]

@@suecastillo4056 hey I was gonna say that 😂

[@mustikapekanbaru3451]

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[@suecastillo4056]

@@starlessmystery6429 😘🙋‍♀️😂

[@kylepirko3692]

Normal? In your country? Good luck. Lol

[@wigglestoescutely]

The more everyone pitches in randomly, the funnier it gets. No matter what they talk about

[@offplanet740]

FACTS! I love this. They make me lol 🤣

[@larrystylinson9128]

They're like the nice cool kids at school that accept everyone and are hilarious 🤣🤣

[@CrymsonNite]

Honestly loving the quarantine shows

[@WaywardVet]

Yeah, I couldn't stop laughing. Pratt needs to hang out with this crew. You're missing out, Chris.

[@IAmJustR]

they're gonna have to mic the audience when it returns

[@HarrietStyles]

Can we please keep these types of monologues after quarantine??? They’re fantastic.

[@dwightschrute525]

Love the name, see what you did there 🌝

[@verdatum]

I kinda really like how this show is being more and more open about how unimportant headlines are for itself. By the time it airs, any jokes they come up with will almost certainly have already been made by like 6 other shows. And audiences have probably already heard at least 2 of them. So the only way to breakout is to just skip it and go for comedy based on something other than what's in the news.

[@aamu3]

You wrote that very accurately

[@Omni0404]

I love this format, it reminds me of when the writers went on strike back in '07

[@TheAngiepangie424]

I love what this show is doing This is the chemistry that the morning shows try to conJure Up. @jamescorden & the cast & crew are Brilliant! Seinfeld was a show about nothing... Lightning can Strike twice! Seinfeld 2.0 Late night shows are saturated , same styles, jokes. Guests. ❤️ from SoCal $?$)🌺

[@ginandromeda1618]

This whole video is just like the kind of mental rants I have with myself at 3am when I can't sleep

[@Daisy-ps5xi]

Me: trying to sleep Also me: i should be better friends with chris pratt..

[@MommaRaver]

I’m reading this EXACTLY at 3am. Lol

[@Druzier]

😂😂😂😂same!

[@annomaly751]

Record it and put it on KZbin

[@johnbbolton]

I mean, that's pretty much how James looks at it too! lol

[@kerlysolon4837]

An 18-minute mono... GIVE IT TO MEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! BEST. CREW. EVAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH!!!!!! ✨

[@rachasahar1346]

When you watch 18 minutes of a monologue and you don't get bored KNOW THAT IT'S A GREAT ONE... I love it

[@Wyattherrold]

Don’t Get me wrong I love all the late Night Monos but I Really Enjoy James Cordon Monos Because Everyone else just talks about the news they just talk about life

[@aamu3]

Yessss and that's why we watch it 😆

[@Endubis]

I love political satire, but sometimes it's too much.

[@civil_villain]

I think the difficulty might be because he keeps using the phrase, "I can't penetrate Chris Pratt!"

[@Ewr42]

He's clearly in love with Guillermo, he and Crisp are just friends

[@SeanTube2099]

😂😂

[@HS22181]

Possible that Pratt simply does not want to be penetrated by Cordon.

[@joshkidd2075]

LOL!

[@Outspoken.Humanist]

JC is so clever. That's Corden, not the other one. He knows that people like watching others just having fun. It's infectious.

[@mkechandler5776]

Uh JC does too though 😬

[@Outspoken.Humanist]

@@mkechandler5776 Er... if you say so 😁

[@mosesgarner2404]

I keep saying this but I believe more and more that this show has become my favorite because of the banter between James and literally everyone in the studio. It's so relaxed and it feels inviting to watch instead of feeling like I'm watching a generic show.

[@mariwashereo6]

He went from not knowing any of his cameramen’s names to now wishing them happy birthday personally. That’s what I call growth 😂

[@1800TheSaraShow]

Was thinking exactly the same :)

[@Mindlessmoonchild]

Character development 😂😂

[@Endubis]

He didn't know their names? That is a bit arrogant in my opinion. If you work with someone more than a month, you have to know his/her name.

[@Endubis]

@@katieorr3903 you are right, I also think he knew that before, but he wasn't close to them like now. Sometimes when people say this actor / actress is so humble, he/she know my name, I think; when you work with or for him/her, that is the least he/she should know about you after a month. Because that is the minimum of respect! I'm not talking about real African or Latino names (they are tricky). My boss for example know not only anyone who works for him, he also know their partner and what our hobbies are. Don't you have in the US Christmas dinner with boss, coworkers and their partners and BBQ evening with boss and coworkers in the summer? That is the place where you learn more about your coworkers and boss.

[@swopekat]

@@Endubis I mostly agree with you, but people shouldn't get an exception for not knowing the names of people with "non-western" names. I often find that they're not harder to pronounce, people just don't care to learn them.

[@Helicityy]

This is why going off script is much funnier, because it's pure and natural! And the fact that he includes everybody makes it feel like they truly enjoy working together. One of the only talk shows that I enjoy these days!

[@jennifercamille16]

Here are some things I loved about this: 1) The band trying to explain to James what Homecoming is 2) James's reaction being, "I'm thinking quite seriously about how long to educate my children here." 3) The fact that their conversations always make me feel like I'm high even when I've been out of pot for a couple weeks 💚

[@TahtahmesDiary]

Hope you find some tree you forgot you hid around the house 🤗💚🌿

[@jennifercamille16]

@@TahtahmesDiary Thanks 😘💚

[@xcwarrior]

We've gone a year now without being able to just sit around with a bunch of people and just shoot the s***. This is about as close as you can get. Love it.

[@chancekuehnel8448]

10 minutes in, the monologue begins 10 glorious absolute hilarious Goddamn perfect minutes 🤣🤣

[@tiffanymichaels2429]

Watching the show feels like just hanging out with some friends.

[@Ewr42]

Can this be a thread of friends?

[@tiffanymichaels2429]

@@Ewr42 yes of course 😃

[@kaylizzie7890]

I miss hanging out with friends. I moved just before lockdown so I haven’t seen them in a year 😞

[@hotdamndan9892]

I feel like James and these folks misses the pub so much during all this lockdown that they turned the show into something like friends in pub throwing banters and having just a blast of a conversation. Now we want that 7 hours of this, James. We definitely need it.

[@joanne4758]

Dan Oni Galang - Couldn't agree more. It's like a conversation going on in the lounge. Was sorry when he left the show in UK - but now get to enjoy 5 days a week. Regards New Zealand.

[@James-xk3ur]

I never found Corden funny before, but now, with these monologues, I watch him every day

[@TahtahmesDiary]

Corden has aged like a fine wine which I don't think any of us expected despite his clear potential. Glad to be here now tho! 💚🤗

[@kelakuan]

echo this. what a treasure during the pandemic.

[@blueguy15]

James putting his head in his hands after watching his singing is why i watch this man every night!

[@aleshalyon6061]

OMG I need a time stamp, I have to go out and it just started 😭

[@blueguy15]

@@aleshalyon6061 You can find it at 12:24.

[@michaelabeth]

this might be their most entertaining monologue ever

[@francescaa8331]

My favorite monologue. Fun with the crew. Nothing like it.

[@teresitauy5532]

These guys are like sitting in a living room having a cozy, hilarious discussions of anything and everything. Great show , great job James. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@wielsonf]

Don't ever let the audience back.

[@csaulpaugh89]

Barricade the doors!

[@ijustwanttosleepnow]

No more audience. You don’t need it. It’s better this way. Just continue with this, it’s gold.

[@bakesoup5974]

How was this 18 minutes yet feels like 5.... best late night show ever😂😂😂😂

[@abigail-og3cg]

I love how self aware they are tbh, they don't take themselves too seriously

[@clairekaplan7417]

I think Reggie might be a real-life wizard.

[@MissEAG]

you 'think' - you mean you 'know'! :)

[@clairekaplan7417]

@@MissEAG Well I can't prove magic exists, but if it does, Reggie Watts is definitely the guy who can command it.

[@milleniumgenesis]

Yes, this way of transforming the set, so varied and diverse, pleases me a lot. The spontaneous is always better, the fact that it is only them, allows them to be themselves.

[@goodtoknow8812]

Please give us this extended cut EVERY DAY, thank you ❤️

[@mageman26]

How does Will Smith have such a normal name and his level of success?

[@wwef6lr]

I thought about Will Smith too

[@TahtahmesDiary]

Whats SO funny about that is Will name his daughter after him and just the 2 extra letters on Willow make her name much more interesring & successful seeming!

[@suanyquinonez9734]

I disagree. I think because both of his names are so normal that together it elevates it. Will=Boring, Smith=Boring, BUT ✨WILL SMITH✨= amazing

[@marcussherlock6318]

Having it as your rap name, stage name, AND the name of your character on a beloved sitcom does wonders.

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Because.... in west Philadelphia born and raised, on the playground is where he spent most of his days...

[@lauragn4300]

I got the 1st vaccine shot. Next week the 2nd shot. Still going to wear a mask. Won't hurt anybody and will give me extra protection when I'm in public. United We Stand🇺🇸💙 Don't forget St. Patrick's Day tomorrow.🍀💚

[@SeanTube2099]

I’ve only had the first jab. In the UK we have to wait 12 weeks for the second jab.

[@BonaTaylor]

The longer the lockdown, the more random the content, the longer the clips, the more crew members are involved, the more inside jokes we get, the better and funnier the show is. They should keep those “monologues-turned-every-day-catch-up-with-the-crew-writers-and-band” after the lockdown. Sooo awesome!!! 🤩👍🥰👏🥳🙌😍❤️

[@Ginric99]

Joking with Guillermo about swinging is so much funnier now you know his gf was pregnant this whole time :)

[@barbnichols7361]

Ian looking good and skinny

[@larrystylinson9128]

"This isn't a reality tv show" * my brain * OR IS IIIIIITTTTT???😏😏😏

[@Lyminary]

This format is why this is the best late night show at the moment. Keep it up!

[@ntandosekay]

Never undermine the ability of late night shows to educate you . Just learnt what the Homecoming dance is about 🤯

[@davidconnor4610]

Hello How are you doing? Hope you and your family are safe

[@shonajames5313]

This show is better without an audience, it’s so relaxed and chilled it’s makes it feel like a joint show between all of them, the jokes work.

[@damightyshabba439]

When James first went to America and got this show I watched 2 or three, then stopped - too shouty, too brash. BUT... this last year it's become my "go-to" for funny. I agree with comments below - I'd watch a whole show of him and the staff just fricking about for fun. I actually think maybe they should do "spots" where we learn a little more about the staff. I actually switch off when the guests show up - much more interested in the opening. Don't care who has a book / film / series / album out.... I care about belly-laughing at properly funny humour. If anyone in a position of power is reading - the improv monologue is whats getting attention, not a 3 minute Brad Pitt interview. More banter, less promotion. Please. I want to know more about the band, the camera crew - the general crew... more important to me than some film made under covid...

[@maryjane3713]

I swear I'm living vicariously through these conversations. Looking at coworkers hang out together and enjoying it. From hair cuts, to weight loss, cool Reggie stories and now a baby. Thanks for sharing your lives with us

[@korinemlbernard3256]

I love these monologues 👏🏾👏🏾hilarious 😂😂🤣🤣👍🏾❤️🇨🇦

[@0HARE]

I look forward to the Late Late Show “monologue” every night. What a blast! also: Mickey!

[@DavidPerry-ui2qz]

This entire piece is just an absolutely brilliant perfect bit of comedy. Gold guys, pure gold. The interactions between the crew, band, and host is spectacular. Something we never would have seen pre-covid.

[@ineseusebio5098]

Every night I go to bed, knowing that in the morning I have new Late Late Show content to watch as soon as I wake up... and I'm here for it🥰❤ * I say morning because I don't live in america *

[@MissEAG]

Yesss!! Me too - well, I live in Mexico so same time zone, but every morning I drink my coffee and watch this show and it just starts my day right, laughing! love it!!

[@ineseusebio5098]

@@MissEAG Yes ! I love startinh my day laughing with James ! I live in Portugal, so I'm roughly 5 hours ahead🤗

[@dwightarmer1964]

I live in US, but watch in the morning. Just start the day off right.

[@evanasselstine5665]

This is the best monologue and band chatter, it is what makes this show so good.

[@matbroomfield]

So great to see Guillermo genuinely happy. He always seems so shy.

[@beachcaving]

Luvz this show's "don't give a shite" attitude...and their cool clothes!🤣

[@davidconnor4610]

Hello Sally How are you doing? Hope you and your family are safe

[@thewildbunchASD]

You people nailed the variety late show concept! The director cutting in on the speaker is absolutely hilarious. Milton Berle is watching along! There is only one thread on the horizon for you James! and that is Amber Ruffin! She comin in hard!

[@Ewr42]

OMG isn't she? I think Corden deserves a new show! At first I thought he was deliberately trying to get himself fired, but he's a genius

[@thewildbunchASD]

@@Ewr42 yes very much a genius. Amber and Corden both like variety, like revue and cabaret. Pretty sure she picked up some Dutch cabaret while living in our beautiful city of Amsterdam. So i just hope they find each other in a new show, as long as her own show stays all black. And yes, corden should maybe have his own show with this crew, also on peacock so they can cross over!

[@CrymsonNite]

This is like KZbin content as opposed to TV content

[@thewildbunchASD]

@@CrymsonNite tv needs this too. Always has needed it. People love it. Its great to mix politics with humour but the jokes got soooo old and the monologues turned into brainwashes. Its great to have John Oliver, James corden and Amber ruffin living next to eachother but the networks really know how to kill late night by trying to be like the other. So to me, this is television as i saw here in Holland before the talkshow wars, and as i seen on youtube with Johnny Carson, Don Rickles, Sinatra, johnny carson's bandleader and yes even Milton Berle and the heckler. etc etc. And ofcourse the muppets. Only James and Amber will be abled to mix in Cabaret and in that way Amber is unique because she gets is as an American, who completely forgot that artform after Steve Martin. eventhough she is putting her point forward. Racism.is.not.politics.

[@jeffparkllan8732]

No matter what is going on in one’s life, you will be happier after this video. Thank you to James and that amazing crew.

[@ljuvalivet]

I never want this format to end

[@RachelLynnSebastian]

This is the best monologue series by far

[@princessissii]

Ohh my, I enjoyed that so much. It so much better without the audience :D

[@MissEAG]

This is my FAVOURITE late late night show and I can easily say it is due to the ad-lib monologue and the fact that we get to know all the people on set... love it!!!

[@kellymoore7413]

This is way more entertaining then being fed regular old monologue jokes! It’s almost like everyone in the crew gets to play host as well.

[@StrawNonHuman]

The only late show I watch regularly

[@susankellison1491]

Wait I could have had seven hours of this and I got eighteen minutes instead? I feel ripped off

[@kevinodonnell261]

This title is exactly why Corden is the last nighttime host I watch (if I do) on KZbin before bed. It should be time stamped for actual jokes.

[@NoalFarstrider]

I read the video name and noticed the monologue is nearly the whole show, I clicked immediately.

[@originalpopGeezer]

These back to studio, no-audience shows have been my favorite of the whole six years!

[@Ballooshka]

I love it so much how this show evolved since the pandemic. It was already one of my favorits before, but now it feels as we were able to see how it comes to live and get to know people around. It makes the show even better!

[@sofiasaint-hilaire9282]

This monologues are the best part the should at least upload always the longer versions

[@EverExpanding555]

We need this connection and interaction! Love it!

[@kzeich]

4:57 immediately after James says I can't penetrate the Pratt you can hear Dave and Lauren laughing hysterically in the background haha

[@DA-ml2sk]

This show is MUCH better now. More natural and genuinely funny. His interactions with the band and crew are far more interesting and funny than any scripted jokes. I hope they keep it like this even after audience are allowed back in the studio

[@robertahubert9155]

Your Monologue has never been better. Keep it the way it is!! It’s above all the rest. I take a nap during the evening just so I can stay awake at night to see you

[@zeroburn315]

It's called 'Homecoming' because it's usually the first home game after a long string of away games for the football team so the students celebrate the football team 'coming home' after being 'away' for so long.

[@mariat9671]

Never watched LLS before pandemic (apart for carpool karaoke), now it’s the funniest late night show because of this banter and energy in the room.

[@TheVasilief]

Best monologue thus far.

[@brodacyrex]

To the “early people” you’re a legend and adorable also a true “fan” God bless you!

[@rosesareredxx750]

Amen thank you!

[@psychedelious]

early gaaannng

[@michaeladams6847]

Not fair I was driving home from work 😂 here now though!

[@francescaa8331]

Early peeps

[@reptilianoverlord4348]

Ok creep.

[@annomaly751]

James now everyone needs a standing birthday ovation 🙌 🎂

[@claudia.k.g.1271]

Somewhere in there, the deepest briers of the city of Angels hides a lofty play of Shakespearean quality. A bunch of rude mechanicals, hempen homespuns, swaggering to the rhymes of Tinseltown´s sharpest Brit. Out of this wood I never desire to go, I shalt remain here, whether I wilst or no.

[@LadyHashZ]

I wish this was 7 hours!! Every second was brilliant.

[@cindywells9119]

There’s Benedict Cumberbatch, although that is so over-the-top terrible that it might be intentionally ironic.

[@ericminch]

You mean like Englebert Humperdinck? [cue Eddie Izzard routine]

[@marywood8794]

That's Benedict's real name. His father is an actor and doesn't use his real last name. His mother is an actor, too, but she was famous before they were married, so I don't know if she uses her real maiden name or not.

[@tammy-marieandrews2665]

I'm Australian,never left my country.... I live for these monologues every morning before I tune into Kyle & Jackie O. PLEASE LISTEN TO YOUR FANS AND NEVER GO BACK!! This show has been absolutely EPIC since covid!!

[@Mels925]

Ian's quick wit is perfect. I missed him when he was gone those few days awhile back.

[@rb3411]

I love how even the cameraman has the best comedic timing. someone who chose to stay off screen (not like eg the band) and yet he is funny and entertaining.

[@JG-rx8nv]

I love it. How they all work together bounce off of each other. I wish other comedians did this.

[@TheWBWoman]

I love this longer informal monologue! It makes me feel like I'm there in studio with them while they are recording. There were some real flashes of comedy gold today!

[@starstudioz2259]

James cordon! Yay! I stayed up this late just to watch this XD

[@debbie48245]

I want to hang out with James!! He's too funny. I'm going to miss this format honestly. I think it's more entertaining than the normal format.

[@samr2494]

Honestly the best opening so far! Please keep doing this! In fact, can we just have a show where it’s an hour of you guys just laughing and joking around? It’s absolutely hilarious! The two hands on the scissors 😂😂😂 Guillermo, I hope your wife has a safe and as close to pain free delivery, and the baby is safe and healthy x x x

[@AlejandroColeteMoya]

It's amazing, I think it's the best part of the show, it's so natural and funny, I can't stop smiling

[@jacktaggart8312]

Jesus, this monologue was only 18 minutes long. It felt like an hour. Pure comedic gold! Enjoyed every minute.

[@shahryarazimzadeh8846]

It's unbelievable how much i love this new format of show😂😂

[@sdbelland]

*Please don't go back to a studio audience. I love this format. The participation of the others is awesome.*

[@leonfe01]

Great show. I watch the main (or at least for me) late night shows, James show is very entertaining, and he is quick and smart to caught on topics or information and then bring the team into it. I see the formula in other shows, so far, James's is ahead of the pack.

[@firehorsewoman414]

My favorite talk show - love James Corden and all of the “crew” who make the show happen. Guillermo I hope for an easy delivery for your wife and a healthy baby.

[@PerfectRepublic]

God Bless James Corden.

[@davidmedina8136]

They kinda struck gold with this format

[@syderzking]

I love the fun, laid back banter with these monologues!

[@nicholewerner7964]

I love getting to know all the people behind the scenes so much. This whole group is golden. Please keep this up when we get back to more normal times. I love the band and the production and film crew so much! Cracks me up and reminds me of what its like to work with people in an office again. This keeps me going!

[@andrewb9974]

Can't live a morning without watching this with my coffee...every...single...day Weekends hurt...no James 😞

[@whatevs00]

I say this as someone who REVERES this person, but the name “Julie Andrews” is far outstripped by the magnitude of Dame Julie Andrews the individual. Julie Andrews is a perfectly pleasant name but sounds like someone you’re on the parent/teacher association with.

[@TahtahmesDiary]

SO true! Especially considering you can find videos of her as a kid singing for royalty so she outstripped her name before she was even a teen! Julie is the name that doesn't seem like a famous person's, I think. Very simple name for the level of skill and grace she has.

[@DoYouRobot]

I'd love to see Craig Ferguson as a guest on this show. The more your format breaks down, the more I'm reminded of him. It's fantastic! 👍👍

[@wadebuck69]

I'm with you on that! I loved watching Craig Ferguson's show simply because of how he just went whatever direction the hilarity took him and was proud to announce to anyone that he didn't give a shit because it was fun. And I absolutely love the late late show and how James Cordon involves everyone in the studio by asking their opinion or poking fun even at himself! I hope it doesn't change

[@Hakw]

I beg to differ. I look forward to these videos every day. This team is my favorite late night show. I think you all are hysterical and work so well together. You bounce jokes off each other...brings me so much happiness to see you all. Thank you! You've made the pandemic more bearable.

[@jewel_2983]

I love this interaction with all the staff. Keep it going - golden

[@Skyzer2412]

Can the comments section here on this video just come together and agree that this show has done the best job as a late night show, including the entire studio staff and cameramen into the videos, and just overall handling pandemic style late night the best. I watch the youtube videos of most of the late night shows and none of them feel as natural as this one.

[@nrxdnz]

i love this i love that they opened it up to the crew its like characters in a show their bringing in elements that make youtube great just friends hanging out

[@vMufasa]

i love how they just do what they want to do and show people them hanging out and having fun... this is exactly what we needed... there is no audience... there is no need to pretend for a tv show... just have fun and show people silly things they would do hanging out trying to do a show... :D