Craig Ferguson delivered a remarkable hour of TV on Monday’s Late Late Show when he turned his usual 15-minute comic monologue (which has made his wee-hours chatfest a must-view for me) into a eulogy for his dad, who died the day before. It was a proper Scottish wake, both funny and poignant. Then he went on to discuss big issues of life, death, and spirituality with his guests, Dr. Drew Pinsky and John Ritter’s widow Amy Yasbeck. It was a moving, wrenching, emotional hour of the kind you rarely see on TV outside of Oprah. I can’t really do justice to Ferguson’s amazing eulogy, but you can watch all 15 minutes of it at CBS’ Late Late Show website; click either the link marked ”January 30, 2006,” or the one marked ”A Tribute To His Father.”
Feb 1
2006
09:03 PM ET
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I saw this and I agree. It took a lot of guts for CBS to permit Ferguson to use his show to speak openly about his grief. Kudos to both. Ferguson’s monologue (which is all I saw of the show) was more moving than anything that’s been on Oprah in 10 years.
Wow,talk about out of the loop. I didn’t even know my man has his own show! Isn’t he the dude who always gave Drew Carey a hard time on the Drew Carey show? If so, I need to be watching that talk show since years ago!
And my condolences for the passing of his father.
Yes, it was very touching, one of the most moving things I’ve seen on tv since Lettermans first show after 9/11. Craig Ferguson isn’t the funniest talk show host, but he’s the most likeable, I watch his show because of that. He even has writers on his show a lot, a rarity for late night talk shows.
Craig is the best late night host by far. Leno has become mean and Letterman is becomong goofy. He should replace one of the aforementioned and soon.
Quite lovely.
Thanks, Gary Susman, for posting this–otherwise I would have missed it!
That was beautiful. There was so much pride and love and anguish in Craig’s voice. I’m glad for him that he had a chance to say goodbye; it doesn’t always happen that way.
I second Connie’s comments. I have never seen his show. Ever. But that opening was remarkable television. What a great tribute.
YES. I am a Conan girl, but before I could change the channel he started to talk about what had happened and I ended up watching the entire hour. It was touching and sweet and sad and humorous and heart-breakingly honest. If you haven’t seen the monologue, I encourage you to watch. I’m so glad CBS posted the entire 15 minutes.
Am I the only one for whom the links aren’t working? They just don’t do anything…and I really want to see what sounds like a wonderful goodbye.
Didn’t see the show, as I had to work, but wanted to comment that I just love Craig. I like Conan too and kinda switch back and forth between them depending on their guests, but always prefer Craigs monologe, email, and skits. He’s so funny and charming. I especially like that he is so relaxed and easy with his guests. He’s the best of all the nighttime hosts, conversing with his guests.
link no es woking
I have had no opinion of Craig Ferguson. Until now. This was incredibly moving and powerful and beautiful. What a wonderful tribute to his father. Never watched the show before but I just might have to now. I have chills. That was amazing.
Thank you for suggesting we watch this, what a wonderful send-off for a father well loved. For those who had problems I was able to get it to work using Firefox for web access, IE didn’t work for me either and this is very much worth watching.
I’ve been hooked on Craig Ferguson for a couple of months now, as his opening monologues are phenomenal. My loyalty to Craig is now fully locked up. His monologue eulogizing his father was one of the most touching moments I’ve seen on television – real emotion, real feelings, humor, pathos, and honesty – all things we see way to little of on television these days. My heart goes out to him, as do my thanks for his refreshing honesty.
Wow – that was beautiful. His Dad would have been proud I’m sure. I’ll have to start making a point to catch his show more often.