Craig Ferguson: Live at the Paley Center: A Special Two-Event Set

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Craig Ferguson at The Paley Center for Media on May 10, 2012 and October 4, 2012. The self-deprecatingly hilarious host of CBS's "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" visits the Paley Center for conversations about his "improbable journey" from Scotland to the Promised Land of Hollywood. These PALEYLIVE events celebrate self-deprecating comedian Craig Ferguson, host of the late-night talk show series "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson." Craig Ferguson in Los Angeles, May 10, 2012. Moderator Lynette Rice (West Coast news editor, Entertainment Weekly) and Ferguson talk about his week of Scotland-based episodes and touch on such topics as: how Ferguson selected the guests and locations for the Scotland episodes; why he refuses to rehearse any of his interviews; and how his childhood affected his comedic sensibilities. Questions from the audience then lead to a discussion of the following topics among others: why Ferguson recently made dramatic changes to his show's format; whether he will write a follow-up to his autobiography; and why he decided to talk publicly about being an alcoholic. Craig Ferguson in New York, October 4, 2012. Moderator Dave Itzkoff (reporter, The New York Times) and Ferguson touch on such topics as: Ferguson's feelings on American culture while growing up in Scotland; how he became involved in rock music as a young man and later transitioned to comedy; and his growth as an interviewer and how he sometimes "messes with" his audience. Questions from the audience then lead to a discussion of the following topics among others: Ferguson's disregard for interview "cheat sheets"; his decision to drop out of high school but continue a "self-taught" education; and how he reacted to the death of legendary talk-show host Johnny Carson.