Did You See Craig Ferguson's rant late last night? Awesome!!

[Breeze54]

Weeknights 12:35AM ET/PT TV14-D

Show and Tell

http://www.cbs.com/latenight/latelate/comedy/

Choose this date, Feb. 19th; if the video link doesn't work!

I have dial-up and there is no waiting to listen to it! ;)

February 19, 2007
http://www.cbs.com/latenight/latelate/comedy/#

Outstanding!! :applause: :applause:

[Gabi Hayes]

1. can't get either to open at all. they just open to the same window,

over and over.

both links...

can you give a recap?

what was it about?

I think he's an amazing monologist. it mostly seems as if he's making it up as he's going

[LouisianaLiberal]

64. Youtube Link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bbaRyDLMvA

Posted below, but it might not be seen.

[Breeze54]

74. Thank You!

I was wondering how long it would take to get to You Tube! lol

I'm glad CBS put it there! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

It was on my local news, just a little while ago.
He was still getting kudo's from the 'sheepish' (guilty) talking heads. ;)

[Rageneau]

2. Link requires Real Player and, IMHO, Real Player sux too much to install.

[Gabi Hayes]

4. I have it, but it didn't even try. when it won't open, it yields some sort of

'cannot find file' message, but it didn't do anything at all, just opened to the very same page

[Breeze54]

10. You may just need to update your real player.

You know how to do that, don't you?

I haven't had any problems with the FREE Real Player. ;)
And I have all the players installed and no problems.

He was celebrating his 15th anniversary on being sober
and he gave a shout out to Ms. Spears. amongst others.

He's a very savvy and cool dude, imho! :yourock: Craig!!
He's also very humble and REAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

[cui bono]

45. Try this: Real Alternative. For PC. Works great!

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/Real_Alternative.htm

There's a Quicktime alternative also.

[Breeze54]

49. Thank You!!

Another bright spot! :)

[itsmesgd]

3. he's great and often overlooked

Plus, have you seen his movie "The Big Tease" it's great.

I'm surprised that his show has not gained more attention. He's a hoot.

[Gabi Hayes]

6. I bought his novel, about Hollywood, sort of, and am retiring to my

room to begin it now. thanks for the reminder

haven't seen the hair movie, but would like to

[Breeze54]

14. I haven't seen his movie

and thanks for the reminder! ;)

Is it on DVD yet? I had heard about it but I never got to a theater.

I thought many have seen his show. Now I'm surprised! lol
I watch it almost every night! :)

[magellan]

19. We think he's much funnier than Leno or Letterman

Maybe people aren't clued into him because he's on so very late? They don't call it the Late Late Show for no reason, my cheeky monkey! ;)

[Breeze54]

20. LMAO! "My cheeky monkey!"

I have to remember to watch it because I don't have TIVO! lmao!

But for those of you who do? You ought to TIVO it!!

He's a riot!! :rofl:

Leno?? He hails from my hometown and I'm embarrassed by his neo-con support! UGH!
Makes me want to crawl under a chair everytime he says he's from Bawston! :puke:

[magellan]

22. Hm, I just remembered

It's "my cheeky little monkeys", isn't it?

"Hello, my cheeky little monkeys! Sit back, relax, take your pants off! Women too!" :rofl:

Craig Ferguson ROCKS!! His zany sense of humor and Scottish accent remind me of Billy Connelly, but he's altogether different. And...he has lovely eyes. Sigh. lol

Yes! Go out of your way to catch him, DUers!! You won't regret it.

[Breeze54]

27. You're right!

"Hello, my cheeky little monkeys! Sit back, relax, take your pants off! Women too!"

Too funny! He cracks me up! But I still like Letterman too! :) He's also very funny!

And I like the way that Letterman kicks Bush's ass EVERY night!! Right on!!!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[zanne]

52. I wish his show was on earlier at night.

He's too good for late, late night anyway.

[ceile]

65. "The Big Tease" is hilarious!

He's very overlooked.

[qanda]

67. He's on a little late for me

But when I do get a chance to see him, he is hilarious.

[Zookeeper]

5. I did see the show, although I thought it was too gentle...

to qualify as a rant. But, he comes across as a gentle guy.

I've liked Craig Ferguson since he was on Drew Carey's show. As a talk show host, he is even better. His style is really refreshing after years and years (and years) of irony-based humor. I used to be a huge fan of that style (Letterman, O'Brien), but now it has lost its edge.

Ferguson is just funny. He tells funny stories, he's self-deprecating, he's flirtatious and tries to please.

His speech on alcoholism last night was brave, honest and earnest.

I'm glad someone else noticed, Breeze54! :thumbsup:

[Breeze54]

12. I used 'rant' for lack of a better word.

"His speech on alcoholism last night was brave, honest and earnest."

I agree.

He is a gentle soul and he seems to really care about his fellow human beings.

But he does use irony and liberally, if you get my drift! :rofl:

And I like it! :)

He's definately a liberal, imho!

Good for him!! :headbang:

[rocktivity]

35. If there's one thing liberals AREN'T afraid of, it's laughing at THEMSELVES!

That's why they dominate Hollywood and art. That's why the neocon-artists hate it that they dominate Hollywood and art. And that's why Fox News' answer to The Daily Show is an industry laughingstock. If you want to see Fox incompetently satirizing the news, watch their regular programming instead!

:headbang:
rocknation

[Fridays Child]

7. That was really wonderful.

Thanks for posting the link. :)

[Breeze54]

28. I love your sig!

And you are quite welcome!!

He's on now!......er...almost! ;)

:yourock:

[elcondor]

8. Thanks for the link!

A truly brave thing for him to be so honest about his past. He really is distinguishing himself from other talk show hosts!

[Evergreen Emerald]

9. wow.

His esteem sure went up in my eyes. That was moving.

[Breeze54]

11. I, too, was moved by his honesty.

He speaks the truth. Flat out! Tells it like it is!

I really like that about him!

Seems, maybe, Ms. Spears heard it. She's now in rehab...

And I also liked that he set it straight about Anna Nicole Smith's death.
He spoke the TRUTH! Enough is enough! He's right!
:applause: :applause:

[Morgana LaFey]

76. "People are dying out there"

"She died."

So true. Anna Nicole Smith was in trouble too. Dr. Drew (Pinsky) worried openly recently about Brittny falling into the same fate. I think it's wonderful for someone like Ferguson to give a damn -- when all the rest of the world (almost) is ridiculing and making fun and gawking and trying to find their 15 minutes of fame at Anna Nicole's expense (including an absolutely criminally insane JUDGE, for cryin' outloud), it's wonderful for someone to speak up for hergive her just a smidgeon of dignity in death.

More than she's gotten around here, that's for sure.

You go, Ferguson!

[zanne]

51. I'm so glad he celebrated his 15th that way.

Alcoholics often joke about their drinking days, but they're (we're) dead serious about sobriety.

[WiseButAngrySara]

13. Fantastic! Thanks for posting. ...n/t

[brook]

15. Wow!

Thanks for the link - he didn't have to do this - it was terrific that he did. Honest, smart, compassionate - it's truth is something I'd like to see more people 'get'.

[SidDithers]

16. K&R...thank you for posting, that was wonderful...nt

Sid

[originalpckelly]

17. That was so good.

:applause:

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

18. That was awesome. I really like this guy's style. Warm, gentle, and funny.

[fleabert]

21. I caught it- I am now, officially, in love with him.

the accent brought me in - his humor and that rant/stand he took sealed the deal.

refreshing and amazing, for him to bare all and stand up to what is easy and ugly is wonderful.

love him.

[Arugula Latte]

23. On a side note, someone once said Craig looked like Barnabus Collins of "Dark Shadows"

Remember that gothic soap opera that ran from '66 to '71? My mom wouldn't let us watch it. Here's a Barnabus Collins action figure (he was a vampire).

[Breeze54]

26. OMG! I used to watch 'Dark Shadows' after school!

I forgot all about that show!! Too funny! :)

But I kind of think of Craig Ferguson as
But I mean that in a good way because people with great sense's of humor are VERY intelligent!

A sense of humor IS a sign of intelligence. ;)

[omega minimo]

24. It was BRrrAYLLIANT. K&R #sex

CF :yourock:

[Breeze54]

44. Agreed!

But I can't spell/type like that!! :rofl:

BRrrAYLLIANT says it all! ;) Very creative!

[Little Wing]

25. total class

[rocktivity]

29. I had to switch from Firefox to Safari (Mac) to watch it through my Real Player

I have no idea why that was necessary, but being able to hear Ferguson made me glad that I made the extra effort--which, ironically, underscores his message.

If you're lucky, "hitting bottom" is terrible and wonderful at the same time--terrible because you realize you're there, and wonderful because you realize that there's nowhere to go but up. I hope Britney looked at her shaved, tattooed self the mirror, realized that's she's hit bottom, joined the "right" kind of rehab program, and actually WANTS to get well this time. But hope is ALL we can do--as Craig made it so clear, the rest is up to her.

:headbang:
rocknation

[Breeze54]

31. I'm really glad you made the extra effort!

I hope she is too. She is a baby! I'm glad she was brave and tried again.

"Practice makes perfect"; they say. She'll be okay. I have faith.

I have no idea why you had that problem either and apparently, neither does Firefox! :rofl:

I'm glad you found a way to hear his words. ;)

[rocktivity]

34. Yes, she IS a baby--more specifically, Britney made a career of being a baby

which ended when she married and became a mother, causing her employers to trade her in for a younger model. I think that's at the root of all her problems.

:headbang:
rocknation

[Breeze54]

38. Well; I think

she was used and abused by "handlers" who didn't give a crap that she was 'just a kid'.
She was only 12 yrs. old on Mickey Mouse. And it grew from there.
I think she's been a vehicle for their growth in wealth and they forgot about the person,
the immature person, named Brittany.

She never had a chance to mature. That's different from becoming of age.

She never had a chance to mature...emotionally, in her own right.

The adults around her were calling the shots. She is a $$ tree, to them!!

She needs the rehab to finally, get in touch, with who she really is....

.... inspite of Mom or Dad and the managers and all the others that have their hands extended.

JMO.

I vote ...Give her a chance.

[flying rabbit]

61. When she buys a ranch

and calls it neverland, then we will know she has gone somewhere over the rainbow. Hope she gets her shit straight.

[Morgana LaFey]

77. Excellent post

I hope it works out for her -- in the SHORT term.

[WinkyDink]

55. I agree, if by "baby" you mean "snake-draped, bikini-wearing sex symbol".

[rocktivity]

68. This just in--Britney joined the "wrong" kind of rehab program.

She checked out within 24 hours. Again.

x(
rocknation

[librechik]

30. Courageous, sensitve and very welcome--tears and laughter both

also, could it be that Brittany paid attention? I wondered if any one else saw it.

That was extraordinary.

[Breeze54]

32. "tears and laughter both"

I have to agree. It hit home. He's a really nice guy, imho. ;)

Maybe Brittany did pay attention?! Maybe he called her? Who knows? :shrug:
I'm just glad she's getting help. I'm sure her kids will be happy too.
They need her and she needs them.

[ronnie624]

33. His monologue was excellent.

I never miss his show, and I hope he is very successful. I had assumed he was a big hit, but perhaps I was mistaken.

He is quite hilarious, and I have no doubt he is a progressive.

[Breeze54]

36. "I have no doubt he is a progressive."

Me neither! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

He seems to be an enlightened person.

I think he's quite hilarious, myself! ;)

Makes me laugh and I need all the laughs I can get!

[Divine Discontent]

47. sure made me laugh and touched...

and I don't even drink

www.cafepress.com/warisprofitable <<-- antibush prodem stickers/shirts

[checks-n-balances]

75. Catch him as one of Bill Maher's guests on 'Real Time' this week - tonight!

On HBO at 10:00 as I recall. He rocked!!

[Nicole]

37. I never miss him.

I love Craig Ferguson. :loveya:

Thanks for the link. I watched last night but it was worth a second look. :toast:

[Breeze54]

39. I try not to miss his show too!

I "might' be in love!! :rofl: :shrug:

He's my kind of spirit!

[wildhorses]

40. excellent monologue. thanks for posting the link.

honesty and sincerity with humility. wish i could clone him:loveya:

[Breeze54]

42. Hell, yeah!!

Let's clone his attitude and send it to DC ...ASAP!!! :rofl:

Great idea!! :)

And I'm glad you liked the clip. ;)

[bookman]

41. I did..

..and I was impressed. Thanks for the link. I was telling my wife about it.

[Breeze54]

43. I'm glad she enjoyed it and you too!

;)

[Usrename]

46. Very good rant, Thanks. n/t

[Breeze54]

48. I agree.

;)

[Missy M]

50. I agree, that was outstanding....

I have been a big fan of his since the movie 'Saving Grace', it is one of my all time favorite movies.

[Breeze54]

53. I'm going to ...

.. have to see this movie!! ;)

I've always enjoyed him on Drew Carey, but now?

I admire him.

[Missy M]

57. I think you will really enjoy the movie...

if you've been in the same situation as Grace, as I was at one time, Craig Ferguson was right on the mark, he co-wrote and co-produced the movie. It made me laugh and feel good. I have been a big fan ever since.

[WinkyDink]

54. This a.m. on the CBS "Early Show" he said that JOKING about ANS's DEATH was "sick sh*t."

That was part of the interview about the positive responses to his BSpears monologue.

[Breeze54]

56. He was on CBS Early Morning today?

:shrug:

I missed it! Was it a good interview? Feedback?

It is sick shit to joke about her death. I agree!

[WinkyDink]

59. Yes, interviewed by that Giulia Pandy (sp?) chick. The e-mails were

OVERWHELMINGLY positive about his alcoholism monologue (people are forgetting that Britney was only a tiny portion of it), but CF said he'd have said it, good OR ill responses. AND no matter what CBS thought.

[w8liftinglady]

58. my sound card is fried...can you give me a synopsis?

[myrna minx]

70. It's a 12 minute monologue about

his ongoing recovery from alcoholism. He was funny, sincere and it was straight from the heart. He is a class act.

[Lisa0825]

60. does anyone have a link in another format?

I can't play this one :-(

:loveya: Craig Ferguson :loveya:

[LouisianaLiberal]

62. CBS put it on youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bbaRyDLMvA

[Lisa0825]

63. Thanks! I didn't find it there last night when I looked.

My day job has Youtube blocked, but I can watch it at my night job.

[LouisianaLiberal]

66. You're welcome

It's sad to think that a comedian is wiser and better grounded than just about every "journalist" and politician who make decisions affecting the lives of others.

[renate]

72. Thank you SO much! That was wonderful

Funny too ("a vente sherry") in parts, but... wow, that was good. So honest.

What a great guy. My crush isn't just based on his eyes, wittiness, and accent.

(P.S. When did he start wearing a tie? I know he didn't used to--did he start and I didn't notice, or did he dress up for this?)

[Mind_your_head]

69. What a fabulous monologue - recommended!

What a compassionate man he seems to be as well. I'm glad I didn't miss seeing this. Thank you for posting it! :-)

[Dave From Canada]

71. Craig Kilborn rules.

I stopped watching after he left. :-(

[Breeze54]

73. That's a shame.

You missed a lot of laughs. ;)