Larry King Now Season 1 Episode 29 Craig Ferguson
- TV-14
- September 3, 2012
- 24 min
Craig Ferguson is a beloved Scottish-American comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is probably best known for his work on "The Drew Carey Show" and as the host of "The Late Late Show" on CBS. In this episode of "Larry King Now," Larry sits down with Craig to discuss his life and career.
The conversation starts with a discussion of Craig's upbringing in Scotland. He talks about his parents, his early interest in music and comedy, and his decision to leave school at 16 to pursue a career in show business. Larry asks Craig about his time as a drummer in various punk bands, and Craig shares some amusing anecdotes about that period of his life.
From there, the conversation turns to Craig's work in television. He talks about his breakthrough role as Nigel Wick on "The Drew Carey Show," explaining how the character was originally written as British but he convinced the producers to let him play him as Scottish. He also talks about his longtime friendship with Drew Carey and the joy he found in working on that show.
Of course, Larry and Craig also discuss Craig's time as the host of "The Late Late Show." Craig talks about how he landed the job (by filling in for a sick guest host, which led to him being offered a permanent spot), and how he approached the hosting duties. He's refreshingly honest about his struggles with alcoholism during his time as host, and how he eventually got sober.
Later in the interview, Larry and Craig talk about some of Craig's other projects, including his stand-up comedy, his role in the film "How to Train Your Dragon," and his upcoming memoir. Craig is charming and funny throughout the interview, sharing lots of interesting stories and insights about his career and his personal life.
Overall, this is a must-watch episode for fans of Craig Ferguson or anyone who loves insightful interviews with fascinating people. Larry King does an excellent job of probing into Craig's life and career, and Craig is a delightful and engaging guest who will keep you laughing and engaged from start to finish. Don't miss this one!
