Craig Ferguson - The Story Behind Secretariat

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  • @rogueplanet7776
    @rogueplanet7776 9 років тому +932

    Secretariat is the most brilliant dumb idea in the history of late night television.

  • @ExhaustedElox
    @ExhaustedElox 10 років тому +687

    Secretariat has spoiled me. Every time my doorbell rings now, I shout "WHO'S THAT AT THE DOOR?!?!?!" ...I'm disappointed every time... :(

    • @iameensame5667
      @iameensame5667 9 років тому +12

      TheWIBoiler While I set my ringtone to the phone ringing and everytime it rang, I always expecting Morgan Freeman or the old lady.. sigh I miss him.

    • @the1realanalogman
      @the1realanalogman 9 років тому +3

      +iam EENsame Indeed!

    • @thatgamingbloke2378
      @thatgamingbloke2378 9 років тому +8

      +Exhausted Elox Some day my friend.... some day

    • @SwankeyMonkey
      @SwankeyMonkey 7 років тому +13

      First time I LOL'ed in a long time.
      Balls!

    • @marvelousrex2866
      @marvelousrex2866 7 років тому +15

      I hope your friends/family see this and set it up so that one day you answer a doorbell and there are people in a horse costume dancing :)

  • @escopiliatese3623
    @escopiliatese3623 4 роки тому +118

    Imagine being the person who singlehandedly spawned such an iconic aspect of the show, just through a tweet.

    • @michelleadams5120
      @michelleadams5120 3 роки тому +1

      Is that how it came about? Do you know what show it was on?

    • @stefanalexanderlungu1503
      @stefanalexanderlungu1503 2 роки тому +4

      @@michelleadams5120 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson... the same show you're watching now?

    • @michelleadams5120
      @michelleadams5120 2 роки тому +2

      @@stefanalexanderlungu1503 The question is, *which* of the 2,000 episodes was this tweet on? What was the *date*? Obviously I know roughly from the movie being released, but I am trying to document key episodes on Wikipedia.

    • @azzurramariottini9845
      @azzurramariottini9845 2 роки тому +4

      @@michelleadams5120 the date is October 11th, 2010. It says so at the beginning of this video. 😁

  • @liquidamerican8543
    @liquidamerican8543 7 років тому +198

    What makes it so funny isn't just that it's a silly gag but that the comedic timing and mannerisms are actually really good. Whoever is inside there has some physical comedy chops.

    • @Elvis2TheMax
      @Elvis2TheMax Рік тому

      Various people actually

    • @derrickstorm6976
      @derrickstorm6976 10 місяців тому

      Well it got significantly better as the time went along lol

  • @nothanks5752
    @nothanks5752 7 років тому +209

    Only Craig Ferguson could do a cold open with a rabbit puppet and a... Secretariat and absolutely kill it. That takes talent.

    • @sgtmajvimy
      @sgtmajvimy 3 роки тому +2

      It takes talent …. And a vortex of Scottish charm 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🤔🧐🥃

  • @benkata
    @benkata 10 років тому +229

    two guys in a horse outfit is the oldest comedic shtick in the book ... still manages to crack me up

  • @blackcat5702
    @blackcat5702 12 років тому +94

    "That's especially for all the people who want me to get rid of the horse."
    I love Craig's personality XD

  • @juhutrallala
    @juhutrallala 13 років тому +74

    I will never stop hoping that one day, when my doorbell rings, it'll be Secretariat at the door.

  • @Chalky.
    @Chalky. 7 років тому +133

    I have the Secretariat music as my ringtone.

    • @dududadadede96
      @dududadadede96 6 років тому +10

      What’s the name of the tune?

    • @williamsmith666
      @williamsmith666 5 років тому +2

      As do I.

    • @mattbatesteacher
      @mattbatesteacher 5 років тому +1

      @@williamsmith666 name of the tune?

    • @bobbyk9815
      @bobbyk9815 5 років тому +22

      It's apparently a very short portion of something called "It's Brilliant 2". www.dewolfemusic.com/trackdetail.php?id=15988928&code=bfWgDS

    • @kayEnt3rtainm3nt
      @kayEnt3rtainm3nt 5 років тому +17

      @@bobbyk9815 2 years later, a hero appears. Bravo you marvelous internet citizen.

  • @MauFerrusca
    @MauFerrusca 10 років тому +209

    The guy screaming "YEAAAAAAAAH" at 22.22, true fan.

  • @vincedibona4687
    @vincedibona4687 8 років тому +158

    This video has caused me to break out in uncontrollable hand-waving & dancing every time I hear a doorbell. Thanks, Pavlov!

    • @HKMacMan
      @HKMacMan 4 роки тому +2

      do you still do?

    • @withalittlehelpfrom3
      @withalittlehelpfrom3 3 роки тому +4

      “Thanks, Pavlov!” should be the new “Careful, Icarus!”

    • @vincedibona4687
      @vincedibona4687 3 роки тому +1

      @@HKMacMan Do I still do the hoodoo that you do with the voodoo?

  • @gocsa
    @gocsa 12 років тому +89

    haha i love how clumsy the guys were in the costume at the first appearance..now, they're jumping up and down and running like crazy:D

  • @whywelovefilm7079
    @whywelovefilm7079 6 років тому +68

    Idk what I love more. The whole idea and premise being so stupid and silly and how they know that and embrace it to the point where it became one of this shows greatest characters. Either that, or the huge smile and pure happiness that Craig shows whenever Secretariat runs out. Him dancing always puts a smile on my face. He must've really loved these moments.

  • @amyboenig-barela3208
    @amyboenig-barela3208 4 роки тому +28

    Today, someone asked me who was at the door and I immediately replied "It's Secretariat!" No one got it... then I was sad

  • @WhyYesItsJames
    @WhyYesItsJames 11 років тому +100

    Dave's response as Secretariat left his show was priceless. You can tell he was thinking "So that's what they're spending all my money on over there". What a legend.

    • @justtired7510
      @justtired7510 2 роки тому +4

      Dave used to throw bowlingballs from a tower. So the Dave i knew, loved what Craig did "over there ".

  • @acerjuglans383
    @acerjuglans383 3 роки тому +72

    There is literally no reason in the world why 2 guys dressed up in a bad horse costume should continually amuse me, year after year.
    PS: I had tears in my eyes when Secretariat knocked over the Ming vases.

  • @Cronos-ms3pw
    @Cronos-ms3pw 5 років тому +13

    the amount of joy this show has given me. I can't even...

  • @notpurple
    @notpurple 8 років тому +69

    it was a good 10 years. i miss him too.

    • @mikeyoungblood1642
      @mikeyoungblood1642 5 років тому +3

      When ever I would be awake late enough to watch I’d get so excited if Secretariat came out and disappointed if he didn’t

  • @charlesharper2357
    @charlesharper2357 5 років тому +76

    The original Secretariat was terrible, slow and clumsy.
    It's amazing how good the guys got after a while...

  • @cynsha
    @cynsha 13 років тому +14

    I have loved the entire series, from the very first Secretariat appearance on the show and would love for it to continue forever. Being a great fan of the original beloved Secretariat, I loved that Craig keeps bringing out his Secretariat for visits, and to this day every time that doorbell rings I spring to my feet to dance. I even set the music for my cell phone ringtone. Secretariat rules. Dance, horsey, Dance!

  • @BortolanAlexandre
    @BortolanAlexandre 11 років тому +112

    that rabbit dances real hard

    • @lebbo88
      @lebbo88 7 років тому +8

      Alexandre Fry Go big or go home.

    • @pranavp468
      @pranavp468 4 роки тому +5

      that's because craig uses his right hand

    • @withalittlehelpfrom3
      @withalittlehelpfrom3 4 роки тому +4

      pra nav Well played!! You out-Craiged Craig.

    • @stevehorn646
      @stevehorn646 3 роки тому +3

      In my pants 👖🤣

  • @OmegaBlade32
    @OmegaBlade32 12 років тому +31

    Who the fuck would say "lose the horse"!? That fuckin' horse is comical genius, in every shape and form!

  • @clothilde1623
    @clothilde1623 9 років тому +154

    If ever I feel down I watch this and it makes me laugh my ass off. God bless you Craig Ferguson and Secretariat!
    It's a sin Craig wasn't given Letterman's slot (oooh matron). Such a funny, warm, natural host. We miss you Craig. :-(

    • @caomhan84
      @caomhan84 8 років тому +23

      +Cloud Cuckoo Yeah, but he didn't want Letterman's slot. Like, at all. He quit of his own accord...CBS didn't push him out. I miss him too (and his new show Join or Die is not a good show by comparison). Even if he got tired of interviewing celebrities and doing Late Night schtick, he was good at it. But with Corden's ratings and critical praise, I don't think CBS is missing Craig at all. We're the only ones who are.

    • @navylaks2
      @navylaks2 8 років тому +17

      Corden's voice is annoying i'm sorry to say but it is.

    • @enlightendbel
      @enlightendbel 8 років тому +28

      Craig wanted the slot he was in. He didn't want anything to do with the polished, overly cleaned, boring, scripted, fake and unfunny classic late night programming.
      You can see an evolution from when he started to when he ended in how he pushed the few boundaries that were still left on his timeslot. He reveled in the little freedom he had and did his best to expand that beyond what usual US Television programming allows.

    • @donszabo7558
      @donszabo7558 7 років тому +4

      I'm there... even now I turn these on and laugh!

    • @shrude7585
      @shrude7585 6 років тому +1

      As I understand it Craig was contracted as the replacement for Letterman, however, the network changed their mind at the last minute. Craig was paid out $12,000,000.00ish for breach of contract and was happy to stay on past his contracted period to allow CBS time to organise his replacement.

  • @spdj20
    @spdj20  12 років тому +39

    Thanks for all the comments everyone, glad you enjoyed watching it as much as I did making it. If you're wondering, Allie and I are still friends and she was actually married at the time this aired, so that's why it was so awkward, but we'll see what happens down the road ; )

    • @d.e.b.b5788
      @d.e.b.b5788 6 років тому +6

      Still. Friend zoned on national TV. You got stones, man.

    • @carldavis1407
      @carldavis1407 6 років тому +3

      spdj20 here we are 5 years later...hope you landed her 😎

    • @RedBricksTraffic
      @RedBricksTraffic 4 роки тому +8

      She was married and you still considered yourself in a relationship with her, and said so on television?
      Dude... just consider yourself lucky that her husband didn't break your eye socket for that.

    • @andytallman101
      @andytallman101 2 роки тому

      Any updates?

  • @thecursor1
    @thecursor1 5 років тому +11

    Craig Ferguson takes the rejected ideas from other late-night shows and then makes them awesome.

  • @elis__nbnb
    @elis__nbnb 5 років тому +14

    the horse's little breath at 10:45 was adorable

  • @Noize13
    @Noize13 4 роки тому +19

    We need Craig Ferguson back in these strange times

  • @Eskey__
    @Eskey__ 8 років тому +99

    Why did I not watch this show when he was on !!!!! Hilarious!! I'm kicking my balls yo !!!

    • @DirtyFernieGaming
      @DirtyFernieGaming 8 років тому +1

      same but i do love james

    • @TTFMjock
      @TTFMjock 5 років тому +1

      Because he was on at 1:30 AM and you have a life

  • @kellymcginnis8744
    @kellymcginnis8744 8 років тому +25

    i fucking love that rabbit

  • @TTFMjock
    @TTFMjock Рік тому +2

    It’s amazing he had the dance right at the beginning. Just turned it up a notch when it became a bit.

  • @dodgeyaussie
    @dodgeyaussie 10 років тому +36

    This was really enjoyable... thanks for putting it together. Really going to miss the LLS.

  • @andrewfegely31
    @andrewfegely31 8 років тому +22

    I freaking miss this show!

  • @LeoHwzrChannel
    @LeoHwzrChannel 12 років тому +13

    Hes actually had the horse for years. It premiered about 20+ years ago in his old British comedy special 'The Craig Ferguson Story'

  • @finnmacdonald4439
    @finnmacdonald4439 10 років тому +38

    I like the secretariat music

    • @Cyborganna
      @Cyborganna 6 років тому +3

      Person In Halifax Adore it- Sounds like a crazy Sonic the Hedgehog level! 💖💖💖

  • @garcan13
    @garcan13 12 років тому +12

    Best 23 minutes and 35 seconds of my life. DING DONG!

  • @the1realanalogman
    @the1realanalogman 10 років тому +13

    Totally Fab!!! I hadn't followed any TV until I discovered LLS about 2.5 years ago. I have not missed an episode (including reruns) since!I'm happy for Craig's career evolution, but so very sad that this truly unique thing is going to end!

  • @Zeckenplage
    @Zeckenplage 12 років тому +17

    LOL the faces on the view ladies priceless
    and Dave is such a killjoy

    • @williamsmith666
      @williamsmith666 5 років тому +5

      He sadly did end up as a cranky old bitch at the end...

  • @Pahoe77
    @Pahoe77 4 роки тому +4

    Loved secretariat. Reminds me of the pantomime horse on an old Monty Python sketch. Still Ive watched every secretariat vid clip.

  • @poppers7317
    @poppers7317 6 років тому +29

    Oh, not the priceless Ming vases!

  • @ClapHurts
    @ClapHurts 11 років тому +25

    Omg this had me dying if your in a mad mood this will cheer you up!

  • @4emcarthur
    @4emcarthur 6 років тому +9

    WE LOVE SECRETARIAT!!!! ❤ & We love our interns! #whosthatatthedoor!!

    • @ellenmurphy2150
      @ellenmurphy2150 6 років тому +1

      Evan McArthur what are who's that at the door interns---I'm intrigued.☺

  • @johnstewart6366
    @johnstewart6366 6 років тому +23

    Secretariat is the only horse I've ever seen wear eye shadow

  • @d.e.b.b5788
    @d.e.b.b5788 6 років тому +5

    this brought back memories of watching Secretariat at the Belmont stakes winning by 31 lengths. The most amazing horse race in history. Neck and neck with Sham on the backstretch. Then just takes off and the rest of the horses just fade away. 31 lengths; 2:24 flat. Record still stands 45 years later.

    • @imtheroth
      @imtheroth 3 роки тому +2

      Hang on hang on...
      THIS brought back those memories???

  • @mikeyoungblood1642
    @mikeyoungblood1642 5 років тому +4

    You are a god send for making this timeline video! Damn I miss Craig’s show

  • @hew195050
    @hew195050 4 роки тому +6

    I can't believe I missed this when it was on. He's amazingly talented and the format of the show is non stop exciting. Where is Craig Ferguson?

  • @marlpiece7175
    @marlpiece7175 9 років тому +75

    whoever made all of craig's graphic is such a genius. i mean, it's soo fcking rediculous lol

  • @amerlin388
    @amerlin388 8 місяців тому +2

    The sheer exuberance of that bit of silly happiness can't help but lift the heart. Thank you, Secretariat.
    The song came from a Barbie Fashion Show game,
    "Single Dream", aka "It's Brilliant". ua-cam.com/video/XV9KpZwUT04/v-deo.html
    I'm surprised Craig never sang the full song (or had someone else sing it).
    Makes a great Buddy Song. Just a man and his horse.

    • @amerlin388
      @amerlin388 8 місяців тому +1

      You stand along with me
      You're my buddy, you're my best friend
      It's everything to dream
      That's why we can't deny we're
      One of a kind
      We know what each other can achieve now
      That's why we make up the coolest team
      We believe
      Oh it’s brilliant
      What we can achieve in just a single dream
      And it’s brilliant
      You just gotta realize that you can really make it brilliant
      Just an idea
      Then we made it into really something special
      Beyond belief
      Now we’re living
      We’re living in our wildest dreams
      Where it’s no crime to yearn for
      All the dreams we dream together
      That’s why we make
      Up the greatest team
      You agree
      Oh it’s brilliant
      What we can achieve from just a single dream
      Yeah it’s brilliant
      You’ve just gotta realize that you can really make it brilliant
      It’s brilliant
      What we can achieve from just a single dream
      Yeah it’s brilliant
      You’ve just gotta realize that you can really make it brilliant
      😀🐴

    • @thecommonsenseconservative5576
      @thecommonsenseconservative5576 7 місяців тому

      Now do you know where the Christmas with kraftwerk theme for jingle bells came from

  • @twentysevenand
    @twentysevenand 10 років тому +20

    I love this show.

  • @Caenei
    @Caenei 8 років тому +20

    I'm crying, lmao, that was the funniest shit I've seen in a long fucking time -

  • @jonathandexter135
    @jonathandexter135 6 років тому +4

    Craig Ferguson is the best, Was the best night show ever. Thrown together motley crew!

  • @gallop-ux7nh
    @gallop-ux7nh 7 років тому +8

    The legacy and memory of the greatest thorobred in history is keep alive by this shtick. I love it.

  • @ClimacticBooBow
    @ClimacticBooBow 8 років тому +18

    I wonder where the Secretariat suit is right now ... cuz I'd buy it.

    • @saltytraveller
      @saltytraveller 7 років тому +12

      ClimacticBooBow Craig said on his radio show that he has it in storage.

    • @romerjason
      @romerjason 5 років тому +1

      Kate Beckinsale has it

  • @laurayadiramaldonado9152
    @laurayadiramaldonado9152 10 років тому +14

    I love Secretariat.

  • @envy88rima
    @envy88rima 12 років тому +7

    wow u did a great job collecting the secretariat clips!!

  • @alexandermacdougall7873
    @alexandermacdougall7873 3 роки тому +5

    Craig is the only late night host that actually seemed to have fun doing the job.

  • @ajkelton
    @ajkelton 14 років тому +4

    This was the greatest 23:35 of my life. I could watch this all day.

  • @benadams3569
    @benadams3569 4 роки тому +4

    I loved when Secretariat first started appearing. I didn't hate it when he became a second co-host lol, but the dancing and song were awesome.

  • @crazypianolady
    @crazypianolady 8 років тому +111

    Kudos to the horse's ass for keeping up!

    • @travollan
      @travollan 7 років тому +9

      Yep, despite his shortcoming's Craig had the best late night talk show ever.

  • @michelley039
    @michelley039 13 років тому +4

    I could cry. I love this so much.

  • @fooldeth
    @fooldeth 13 років тому +5

    Millions of videos on YT, and this might be the best.

  • @shogun1556
    @shogun1556 7 років тому +72

    This show is absolute nonsense... And I love it !!

    • @SnuffIt
      @SnuffIt 2 роки тому +3

      Hugh Laurie once said that this show was “like stepping into someone else’s dream” and I think he’s quite right XD it’s pure madness

    • @Lily_of_the_Forest
      @Lily_of_the_Forest 2 роки тому +2

      It’s like if ADHD was alive and became a late night talk show.

  • @CrushedOrangeProd
    @CrushedOrangeProd 14 років тому +2

    That was amazing, Dude! I love Secretariat! You guys were lucky!

  • @blueharinezumi
    @blueharinezumi 12 років тому +10

    lol i think the best part of this whole video is the confusion on their faces at the view...they're totally like "what the fuck?" hahaha

  • @dankieran1974
    @dankieran1974 3 роки тому +6

    I feel sorry for celebrities that came on and didn't know the show. When Secretariat came out and Craig started weird dancing, they must have thought they had lost their mind.

  • @cgoodson2010
    @cgoodson2010 3 роки тому

    Thanks for making all these videis! You're the best!!!!

  • @cutapacka4
    @cutapacka4 13 років тому +1

    Thank you for making my evening, I love me some Secretariat

  • @Wiley_Coyote
    @Wiley_Coyote 4 роки тому +1

    The bit with stupid Bridger, the little person the hit scantily clad girls and Secretariat is a great one I never saw before.

  • @hey12358y
    @hey12358y 12 років тому +6

    That horse is an inspiration.

  • @scottamann2445
    @scottamann2445 4 роки тому

    That theme music and dance brings me far too much joy.

  • @LoriWolfcat
    @LoriWolfcat 7 років тому +10

    Visually, Secretariat is awfully made, and has THE MOST insane looking dances, but it proves if you put heart into the character, it can wind up being an icon.

  • @MaryMaryWasHere
    @MaryMaryWasHere 4 роки тому +1

    Hysterical. Haven’t seen these clips before 😂😂😂

  • @jeffreydrozek-fitzwater4649
    @jeffreydrozek-fitzwater4649 8 років тому +27

    WHO'S THAT AT THE DOOR?

  • @mateo096
    @mateo096 13 років тому +13

    So I love the guy at 22:21 that goes "YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH"

  • @ChuckSunshine
    @ChuckSunshine 5 років тому +1

    I miss this show sooo much!!!

  • @rad4924
    @rad4924 Рік тому

    This was such a special show. It was like a kids show for adults.

  • @gjrwm1964
    @gjrwm1964 11 років тому +5

    That was awesome!! Thanks for assembling this. Now where can I get a secretariat tee-shirt?

  • @Zhaggysfaction
    @Zhaggysfaction 12 років тому

    Thank you so much. She looked like a feisty girl from this clip but oh boy was she indeed feisty on the full interview. And she is 44... WTF?!?! She is unbeliveable awesome.

  • @bckttn
    @bckttn 3 роки тому +1

    The bunny dancing is killing me 😂😂😂

  • @CactusJackIV
    @CactusJackIV 4 роки тому

    Being from Lexington, KY i love that this bit originated from Kentucky.

  • @45r2d2
    @45r2d2 11 років тому +2

    This is great, thanks!

  • @grant5603
    @grant5603 4 роки тому +2

    God I miss this show

  • @FLAME456X
    @FLAME456X 9 років тому +2

    XD This cazy character has just earned mai love

  • @Snagabott
    @Snagabott 10 років тому +14

    Who's that at the door?

  • @gabbydubuc6040
    @gabbydubuc6040 7 років тому +15

    The ladies from the view were so confused

  • @boyjurassic
    @boyjurassic 12 років тому +23

    poor Bridger! Craig puts that kid through a lot hah

  • @rwl1919
    @rwl1919 12 років тому +12

    WHO'S THAT AT THE DOOR!?!?!?!

    • @FLAME456X
      @FLAME456X 3 роки тому

      hah XD Amen to that XD HAH LOL

  • @UngKristen
    @UngKristen 13 років тому +2

    lol @ lettermans reaction. he sounds so sincere when he says it's a waste of time.

  • @MrThrib
    @MrThrib 3 роки тому

    Nicely done.

  • @93z
    @93z 13 років тому +2

    omg Sid and secretariat together are my fave.

  • @mexxer3603
    @mexxer3603 11 років тому +95

    Brutal friendzoning was brutal!

    • @andrewbarrett1537
      @andrewbarrett1537 6 років тому

      Musical Cynic Y'know, I was gonna rip you a new one for all this bullshit, BUT, it's a SECRETARIAT video and doesn't deserve to have all this culture wars junk plastered all over the comments section, so I will just say take your stuff somewhere else and discuss it on some other more topical video, kthx.

  • @Cyborganna
    @Cyborganna 6 років тому +7

    18:55 - Wow, I guess CBS really DOES care! 🙏

  • @davidronson8712
    @davidronson8712 7 років тому +7

    the fans go crazy with the horse

  • @xsotax
    @xsotax 13 років тому +2

    I didn't knew i could laugh for twenty minutes , awesome

  • @wpgne
    @wpgne 12 років тому

    Nice to know who was actually up there dancing with Secretariat!

  • @TheBrainFlow
    @TheBrainFlow 14 років тому

    Thank you so much for this!!! :D

  • @tambourini
    @tambourini 13 років тому

    Good fun for you guys to dance with Secretariat!

  • @googleistdoof6656
    @googleistdoof6656 6 років тому +2

    Who in their right mind downvotes this? People who stumble in here and don't know the show? People who want higher vid quality?

  • @floridagator013
    @floridagator013 7 років тому +7

    Question: Hey John, did Ally remain "just a friend?" Every guy in the world knows the phrases "He's a nice guy." and "We're just really good friends" is woman speak for "Never in a million years, even if you were the last man on Earth."

  • @VodkaHellstorm
    @VodkaHellstorm 4 роки тому +3

    "Take that!... Shows that have... got entertainment things!"

  • @juanrabanales4933
    @juanrabanales4933 5 років тому +1

    Man i miss my boi Craig on the late show. When Secretariat ran into the waiter and broke all those plates, i completely lost it and laughed so hard i couldn't breathe for a few seconds. I wouldn't disrespect my favorites hosts by comparing them too much, but Conan and Craig really have the same love for being absolutely silly. I find it hard to believe that my sense of humor would be so childish and absurd if i didn't have these gentlemen as my late night bois growing up.