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By Robert Falconer | Tuesday, December 15, 2009

'The Late, Late Show' host Craig Ferguson celebrates his 1000th episode on CBS tonight.

Scottish-born comedian Craig Ferguson is preparing to celebrate the 1000th episode of CBS' The Late Late Show later tonight (or is that early tomorrow morning?), and to commemorate the auspicious occasion we've decided to offer up a couple of very funny videos in this article that showcase the late night host and comedian at his [almost] best.

Ferguson took over the show from Craig Kilborn in 2005 and it's been a straight up rise to the top ever since, with most polls voting Ferguson the best late night talk show host in either the 11:30pm or 12:30am time slot.

Expect Tuesday's episode to be raucous and typical of Ferguson's irreverent, perspicacious delivery. "Those incorrigible bags o' fun, 'The Late Late Show' puppets, will take over the show for the 1000th episode," CBS said in a news release.

"Wavy, the crocodile puppet, will serve as the host of the show as he welcomes guests Kristen Bell, Maria Bello and Jason Schwartzman. The musical guest is a performance of 'Dracula's Lament' by Jason Segel with his puppet, Dracula, from the film 'Forgetting Sarah Marshal' and the band The Broken West."

...Ferguson is the best thing to happen to late night talk since Johnny Carson.

We're expecting more treats will be in store, too.

Why are we so stoked, you ask? Because Ferguson is the best thing to happen to late night talk since Johnny Carson. Really. This guy could do the whole show by himself with no guests. And that should tell you something. But don't take our word for it. Watch Ferguson below...

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(3 Comments)

1,000 Shows Together

Posted by Carol Fryer on December 15th, 4:36pm

Hi Craig,
Time as flown by...I remember "our" first show together. ha ha I've watched from day one and have never been disappointed. How many things can you say THAT about. Congratulations on the 1,000th!
And Thank You!
All the best,
Carol
p.s. Happy Christmas to you and yours!

The Scottish Conan Guy

Posted by Dome on December 15th, 2:03pm

Craig is infectious fun. As I hahve a real job, I have to time shift the show and catch it the following morning. He is not to be missed! His dead on Sean Connery and the great openings are just a small part of what sets him far above everything else on late night. DON'T MISS THIS SHOW

Craig Ferguson

Posted by Linda Greenfield on December 15th, 12:09pm

Hello:

I have just discovered Craig Ferguson (because I drank too much coffee mid afternoon). This man is the funniest person on the planet. I just laugh out loud. This is high humour. Wish you were on earlier but bravo.

Hilarious hilarious...

This is like a tonic - a health food. Hey Craig - you're a health food. This has got to be good for you to laugh this much.

Wonderful!

Linda Greenfield

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