tracklist 00:00 It's a stew! 02:06 Jeff Goldblum's story 3:02 Mrs. Dunbar 4:51 Kale with balls! 6:02 German person. Leipzig. 7:18 Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon fly 7:50 Fresh Meadows 10:08 Gold Penny 11:43 'an accident' 12:52 Whistling Genitals 14:15 Turkey 14:54 Lisa Kudrow drive
you know, although this show had no rehersal, craig even did not read the cards, no band, still it is one of the best hosts ever!! he is brilliant, a true legend. I hope he gets back here! missed you mr. Ferguson
With all due respect to the large number of extremely funny talk show hosts / sidekick combinations that there have been, there's never been a better one then these two.
Josh was such a great addition to the show. Him and Craig work so well together. I love when he says a voice and then pretends he has no idea what;s going on
We need more people like him. Laughing at stupid stuff and teaching us that life is crazy at times. I went through the worst phase in my life yet, but every time I see Craig + Geoff, I loosen up a little. I learned to laugh at the absurdity that is life.. It's not an overstatement to say they saved me a little. Thanks Craig, hope you live a long life and save many more!!!
What makes the character of Geoff feel so real in the moment is how he jokes around with Craig on his level. It grounds the situation very well. They do a lot of work to make it seem like two friends shooting the shit.
Most original concepts on any talkshow to this date, to be honest. From the skeleton, to the horse, to the old timey phone, to the random audience dinner give a ways, to the impressions (by host and the geoff voice actor). Shows nowadays are replacing stoics with pansies!!
@@stevendalloesingh1214 Today it's all just politics, and politics, and more politics, and some stupid skits, and laughing at nothing, color by numbers interviews... it sucks.
@@Krystalmyth 2 years later and it has become worse than I ever imagined. I really feel sorry this generation doesn't have a show like this. Now more than ever we need shows to cut through the bs and remind people it's OK to stop taking everything so seriously and just have some damn fun.
"Keeping it clean. Keeping it fresh. Fresh Meadows." "For the light tickle of grass tips on your behind, try Fresh Meadows." "When you need the absorbant nature of turf, try Fresh Meadows." "Why not mow your own lawn?" LOL, I could listen to these guys all day.
Craig and Josh are masters of repetition in comedy. They are really good at finding something funny, improving off of it and recalling at the right time to just make it even funnier. They are brilliant together and it made the show so good
Josh Robert Thompson: the man behind the curtain of Geoff. Great foil for Craig, it was a different show when he came onboard, with his live Geoff character. So damn funny!
I wish Craig would do a weekly show on HBO like Bill Maher and I love the phrase "What the hell" I use it all the time! and very funny when he uses the puppets,I miss him and Geoffrey Peterson.
bloodyhellghost i watched that video for the first time a few days ago (late, yes, but better now than never i say lolol) i laughed SO hard!!! hahahaha laughing now just thinking about it. hahahahaha xD love Craigy Ferg. lolol
Those two were incredible together. It was so good seeing a host actually try and keep up with Robin instead of just buckling the seatbelt and hanging on for dear life.
*When grandma got off work, I would have dinner prepared for her. We would sit at the kitchen table and watch Craig. Then, we would watch Cheers and Golden Girls. Now she has late stage alzheimers... she can't even remember what a TV is, but I will always cherish every moment we spent together. I see her every day, and yet I miss her with all my heart.*
The awesome thing about Craig was you could tell he really enjoyed his job. it sucks he left the show, but he was host for more than a decade. I wish him the best in his new show on the History Channel, and any other future endeavors.
Late show hosts tend to do it for more than 10 years... I don't know if it was his decision but it was a shitty one. Sorry it's the truth. There is a huge hole in our hearts now.
He was bored and tired of the work he was doing and it was totally his decision to quit. Not exactly bored but yeah he didn't wanted to do more of it if you know what I mean.
He talked about it in one of his memoirs - he was tired of it and battling to find the enthusiasm any more. There's *_SO_* much more to producing a show like this than meets the eye and it takes a toll.
I'm watching this in 2020 from the UK and this late night show format is the best i've ever seen.Most of it unscripted and the guests on the show, in the majority, join in with the banter and nonsense.Superb to watch and very funny.
His line with Lisa Kudrow gets me every time. He could tell she was feeling a bit awkward and the interview wasn't going particularly well, but he says "So good news" and makes everyone laugh, including her. Great host.
I used to watch the show on my DVR because I work for a living. I had so many of them saved that I was in danger of running out of room. I miss him so much. No other host comes close. Especially the guy who took over. If I were ever lucky enough to meet Mister Ferguson, I would tell him how much joy I got from that show. I knew every time I watched it, it was going to be comedy gold. Thanks Craig for all the laughs.
warning, you cant drink anything while watching Craig Ferguson clips, or you ended up like me, choked and sprayed my monitor and keyboard with water, some of them came through my nose lol... like a minute ago, damn!
One of the funniest things Craig ever did on one of his shows (10:00 mark in this video) was stand next to Geoff and tell the audience he was thinking of turning the program in to a kid's show... and then did a hilarious creepy grin... It made this man cry from laughing! The man is a comedic GENIUS.
Totally agree. These were the moments that made me smile the most. And many times these episodes were the best antidepressants I could find in very bad times. :)
Had an emotional day today, but I have a playlist of Craig's stuff, so I've been watching and laughing and it has lifted my spirits. This is therapy. Laughter truly is the best medicine.
I’m so happy I’m not the only one that can make myself laugh lmfao I love Craig. That really was a quick witty comeback. He deserves that sociable hand gesture 😂
Oh my gosh. That segment about the penny in the well has me ROLLING. I’ve spent the last 11 minutes cry laughing. “...D...down in the well??” I miss this so much.
The show wasn't taken off the air. Craig decided it was time to stop. In the about 10 years he did the show he did 5 days per week for 52 weeks and never took a day off. That's alot of shows.
THANK YOU for being here on YT! I have switched permanently to FRESH MEADOWS, because of ALL your fine work, CRAIG & CO.:)) nothing comes close to this show...TROOOLY!!
tracklist
00:00 It's a stew!
02:06 Jeff Goldblum's story
3:02 Mrs. Dunbar
4:51 Kale with balls!
6:02 German person. Leipzig.
7:18 Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon fly
7:50 Fresh Meadows
10:08 Gold Penny
11:43 'an accident'
12:52 Whistling Genitals
14:15 Turkey
14:54 Lisa Kudrow drive
Jeff gold looms/Craig ferguson
Jeff Goldberg& Craig Ferguson
Daniel Roberts ITS A STEW
I could have enjoyed a WHOS AT THE DOOR !!! BUNGA Bunga
@Daniel Roberts well, see 0:33
I love how most of the time it’s not even a guest making him laugh, it’s just him and geoff shootin the shit
And never has there been finer shit shot.
Whenever Geoff says "What the hell man?" I literally cry tears of joy.
"The hell's going on over there??"
*”WHAT THE HELL IS* _YOUR_ *FAVORITE MOVIE?”*
And when Geoff can barely say the line cuz he’s trying not to laugh 😂
you know, although this show had no rehersal, craig even did not read the cards, no band, still it is one of the best hosts ever!! he is brilliant, a true legend. I hope he gets back here! missed you mr. Ferguson
First time I watched that I actually peed myself 🤣
and then Corden came and shat all over it. I hope Craig can get the show back now since Corden is leaving.
@@viraleffectz did Craig leave or did Corden replace him? like would Craig have continued otherwise?
@@bigshid7097 craig left, and james corden took over the show. you should see the episode where he brings him on, hes so awkward.
@@bigshid7097 no
whatever they paid Josh Robert Thompson, it wasn't enough.
Tracy Dearsan
Craig agrees!!
ua-cam.com/video/E9_50FRSuHU/v-deo.html#t=2m51s
+Tracy Dearsan Your fucking right bro !!
That's damn good money though for his first major gig, especially for voice work and not having to be present on stage.
a freaking genius he is.
How long did they know each other? Cos they seemed to just get each other's humour.
To this day, whenever someone says "what is it" in a movie or show or whatever, I reply "it's a stew". Every single time.
+reezlaw Can you tell me the joke bout that part?
+Taurusilver I have no idea, I guess it's repetition what makes it funny
+Taurusilver she said 'it's a stew' right before Craig was gonna ask her what it was and so he couldn't stop laughing
I have had to stop myself from doing that so many times.
From now on, I'll do that too!
The build up to and the delivery of the line "I wish for this segment to end..." is still as hilarious as the first time I saw it.
I swear Craig and Josh were separated at birth. They have the exact same sense of humor and are both so quick.
Nah mate, Crag's quicker
Josh? Do u mean the Geoff voice actor guy?
With all due respect to the large number of extremely funny talk show
hosts / sidekick combinations that there have been, there's never been a better one then these two.
Tim Carter with all due respect it’s an opinion and it’s worthless regardless of whoever cares or agrees or disagrees
@@blazin1397...
Do you need me to go through the actual motions of repeating your exact comment back to you in regards to your comment?
Josh was such a great addition to the show. Him and Craig work so well together.
I love when he says a voice and then pretends he has no idea what;s going on
Josh and Kristen Bell were on Craigs wavelength
What the hell man?
Josh is such a talented voice actor, does he do anything else?
When Josh was hired, Geoff became the greatest sidekick in talk show history.
craig has one of the most infectious laughs around
ajegray1 I love how high-pitched his laughter and voice become. Contagious and hilarious. ^_^
Craig had one of the most genuine laughs too. Conan comes second though. ua-cam.com/video/olGsNsP8SVU/v-deo.html
It’s a stew
You ain't lying
@@trentwerner7398 yeah.... but what is it?
“Hello this is a German Person” gets me every time.
Man, Why is that so friggin hilarious to me? It's like if you actually named him it wouldn't have been as funny. Lmao
Nick Owens Idk why either? It’s an anomaly... But Every. Single. Time
It's Craig messing with the space-time continuum again, as usual....
@@John_13_35 Probably because of the slight pause... "Hello, this is... [f*ck, what's a stereotypical German name?] errr... a German Person"
I’m crying 😂
Josh Robert Thompson is a frickin genius.
It’s a stew!
You ain’t lyin!
@@DarioPicciau What is it?
Gael it’s a stew!
We need more people like him. Laughing at stupid stuff and teaching us that life is crazy at times. I went through the worst phase in my life yet, but every time I see Craig + Geoff, I loosen up a little. I learned to laugh at the absurdity that is life.. It's not an overstatement to say they saved me a little. Thanks Craig, hope you live a long life and save many more!!!
What makes the character of Geoff feel so real in the moment is how he jokes around with Craig on his level. It grounds the situation very well. They do a lot of work to make it seem like two friends shooting the shit.
Most original concepts on any talkshow to this date, to be honest. From the skeleton, to the horse, to the old timey phone, to the random audience dinner give a ways, to the impressions (by host and the geoff voice actor). Shows nowadays are replacing stoics with pansies!!
@@stevendalloesingh1214 Today it's all just politics, and politics, and more politics, and some stupid skits, and laughing at nothing, color by numbers interviews... it sucks.
@@Krystalmyth Graham Norton is basically the only decent talk show left.
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@@Krystalmyth 2 years later and it has become worse than I ever imagined. I really feel sorry this generation doesn't have a show like this. Now more than ever we need shows to cut through the bs and remind people it's OK to stop taking everything so seriously and just have some damn fun.
"Keeping it clean. Keeping it fresh. Fresh Meadows."
"For the light tickle of grass tips on your behind, try Fresh Meadows."
"When you need the absorbant nature of turf, try Fresh Meadows."
"Why not mow your own lawn?"
LOL, I could listen to these guys all day.
Great cure for feeling blah. "CBS cares".
The Jay Leno Fly and Jimmy Fallen Fly were great!!!
Just thinking of those make me laugh so much. I miss it. :P
The Jimmy Fallon fly needed more unnecessary laughs.
i didn’t get it could u explain it please
Jimmy FALLEN!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
The Arnold Swarzenegger fly and the Sylvester Stallone fly were also great. Arnie was my particular favorite.
Craig and Josh are masters of repetition in comedy. They are really good at finding something funny, improving off of it and recalling at the right time to just make it even funnier. They are brilliant together and it made the show so good
as a scot whoever was doing the mrs dunbar impression had me crying with laughter
i now know it was josh
i'm not a scot and it kills me everytime soo funny
same here man. i couldn't fuckin take it
As an American I'm curious-- was it funny because it was a good Scottish accent or a bad one? Or something else? I certainly found it funny too. :)
Flobbyoiboyz it's actually pretty good as an impression, falters a bit in places but definitely reminded me of a few people I knew in school days!
I love how you can hear Craig's laugh at the end of the gold penny bit @11:03 , even when he's gone and the intro started playing.
As a German that call from Leipzig was the funniest thing I've seen😂😂😂
Schöne Stadt! Grüße gehen raus.
"I will use this to hit myself until I achieve climax."
“Vatever you choose, Vatever is your pleasure, really” Too funny.
Weinersnitchel
When Geoff breaks character, that's when you got gold. How did these guys get off the air!? Make a new show now!
*Gold penny
intelligent humour doesent sell to enough dumb emericans
This type of show would NEVER make it to TV during these “Politically Correct Brigade” times. What a drag!
Remember “Fresh Meadows”?
“CBS cares!”
@@NineToes19 yes it would. No one has ever said this show was politically incorrect. Stop being such a baby
@@NineToes19 Careful Icarus
Craig and Geoff actually made this world better place.
Josh Robert Thompson: the man behind the curtain of Geoff. Great foil for Craig, it was a different show when he came onboard, with his live Geoff character. So damn funny!
I wish Craig would do a weekly show on HBO like Bill Maher and I love the phrase "What the hell" I use it all the time! and very funny when he uses the puppets,I miss him and Geoffrey Peterson.
I find this comforting in times like now.
I remember going to work tired the next day after staying up late to watch Craig Ferguson, but MAN was it worth it!!
Damn I miss this guy. I accidentally stumbled into his show one night and never looked back. Best late night host ever.
the all-time best Graig crack-up is when Robin Williams did the "Chlamydia, your Dad's here." bit.
Yep, that was the best one, hands down!
"That's the one you don't wanna hear on a loudspeaker"
:)
bloodyhellghost i watched that video for the first time a few days ago (late, yes, but better now than never i say lolol) i laughed SO hard!!! hahahaha laughing now just thinking about it. hahahahaha xD love Craigy Ferg. lolol
bloodyhellghost "bring your sister gonorrhea"
Those two were incredible together. It was so good seeing a host actually try and keep up with Robin instead of just buckling the seatbelt and hanging on for dear life.
it's 2017 and this is still the only late night show worth watching
ASS MODE
Its true
Yep
2019 here, still same
@@Mevilryno It's true...but what is it :D
2020 Geoff
“We’d be screwed if we had material” 😂
The Jeff Goldblum story cracks me up every time because I can absolutely picture Jeff Goldblum doing that
This show needs to come back. I haven't laughed like this in years.
He is coming back with Channel Surf with Craig Ferguson.
I hope you're right.
*When grandma got off work, I would have dinner prepared for her. We would sit at the kitchen table and watch Craig. Then, we would watch Cheers and Golden Girls. Now she has late stage alzheimers... she can't even remember what a TV is, but I will always cherish every moment we spent together. I see her every day, and yet I miss her with all my heart.*
As long as you have those memories, she will never be gone.
The awesome thing about Craig was you could tell he really enjoyed his job. it sucks he left the show, but he was host for more than a decade. I wish him the best in his new show on the History Channel, and any other future endeavors.
Late show hosts tend to do it for more than 10 years... I don't know if it was his decision but it was a shitty one. Sorry it's the truth. There is a huge hole in our hearts now.
Actually he wanted to quit 2 years before he actually did but CBS liked him so much that he upped his contract and gave him a new studio too.
He was bored and tired of the work he was doing and it was totally his decision to quit. Not exactly bored but yeah he didn't wanted to do more of it if you know what I mean.
He talked about it in one of his memoirs - he was tired of it and battling to find the enthusiasm any more. There's *_SO_* much more to producing a show like this than meets the eye and it takes a toll.
@@Krystalmythhe doesn’t live to entertain you man, he wasn’t happy and wanted to leave
You know it took a perfect storm of people to make that show and yet another perfect storm of people to have this available for us to watch right now
2 minutes 8 seconds in and im already crying, man oh man, thank God for this man.
I loved that episode so much
It's still a running gag with my friend. "but, what is it...?"
It's still a running gag with my friend. "but, what is it...?"
It's still a running gag with my friend. "but, what is it...?
@@jeanarousi it's a stew.
I'm watching this in 2020 from the UK and this late night show format is the best i've ever seen.Most of it unscripted and the guests on the show, in the majority, join in with the banter and nonsense.Superb to watch and very funny.
Him trying to pull it together for Lisa Kudrow had my sides hurting! And she finally couldn't hold it in. :) love to meet both
Hands down the funniest late night talk show ever. We could use more of his humor.
That is genuine laughter and joy. After Craig quit, almost every talk show host since only seems to laugh when someone else was in pain or insulted.
I can't even begin to tell you how much this video has helped me laugh through some miserable times. Especially the gold penny bit
That's the magic of Craig's laughter! I can totally relate to that :)
Same here, even during the darkest of times this just crakes me up.
careful, Icarus
……Don’t fly to close to the sun with your wax wings
Careful Icarus 🧐
Frying too close to the sun is cool
But Father, I want to fly into the sun!
Daniel Roberts LMAO 😆
His line with Lisa Kudrow gets me every time. He could tell she was feeling a bit awkward and the interview wasn't going particularly well, but he says "So good news" and makes everyone laugh, including her. Great host.
Have never laughed so much and so hard at someone laughing at themselves. The guy was an absolute legend in this show.
Josh Robert Thompson and Craig Ferguson, they must do something again together. Such perfect chemistry between them.
God, I love this guy....and Josh is so hysterical with Craig improvising as they go. I cry laughing when I see Craig laugh like he does🤣
I can't figure out why his laugh is so infectious, and why there are not more people like him.
When he gets the giggles, it is SO contagious.
That bit about his teacher makes me cry until i'm in tears EVERY SINGLE TIME......
I love all the inside jokes we all have with this show now 😁
What is it?
@@Spoons109 it's a stew
Ä$$ Mode
@@apollodorus4759 careful Icarus
"The hell?"
"It's a stew."
bigoldinosaur What is it?
***** Stoverij
+Whinterfell A stew.
+bigoldinosaur what is it?
FLAME4564 It's a stew.
This compilation clearly shows what a fucking genius Josh Robert Thompson really is.
I used to watch the show on my DVR because I work for a living. I had so many of them saved that I was in danger of running out of room. I miss him so much. No other host comes close. Especially the guy who took over. If I were ever lucky enough to meet Mister Ferguson, I would tell him how much joy I got from that show. I knew every time I watched it, it was going to be comedy gold. Thanks Craig for all the laughs.
warning, you cant drink anything while watching Craig Ferguson clips, or you ended up like me, choked and sprayed my monitor and keyboard with water, some of them came through my nose lol... like a minute ago, damn!
prmsocial It happened to me earlier today. :)
I have choked on many a coffee sips this way. It can be dangerous, be warned.. citizens, be warned!
One of the funniest things Craig ever did on one of his shows (10:00 mark in this video) was stand next to Geoff and tell the audience he was thinking of turning the program in to a kid's show... and then did a hilarious creepy grin... It made this man cry from laughing! The man is a comedic GENIUS.
Keeping it clean,
keeping it fresh
F R E S H M E A D O W S
Do you mow your own lawn?
"Why not mow your own lawn?"
I about died...
Fresh Meadows
The way he says "I didn't hear you" so quickly at 14:30 is absolutely hilarious 😂😂
am so glad so many youtubers are producing craig tribute videos! will make easing into life without his show a little easier!
"Hello, zis is a german person..."
I'm watching this with tears rolling down my cheeks. The chemistry between Craig and 'Geoff' is brilliant.
I really miss this show. One of the few television programs I could actually watch.
oh man, this is such good therapy. :))
Totally agree. These were the moments that made me smile the most. And many times these episodes were the best antidepressants I could find in very bad times. :)
Had an emotional day today, but I have a playlist of Craig's stuff, so I've been watching and laughing and it has lifted my spirits. This is therapy. Laughter truly is the best medicine.
The fresh meadows bit was hilarious 🤣🤣
Pure improv comedy
I’m so happy I’m not the only one that can make myself laugh lmfao I love Craig. That really was a quick witty comeback. He deserves that sociable hand gesture 😂
Absolutely the best late-night talk show EVER.
God I miss this show. I haven't watched as much tv as I used to since it ended. Which is good. But I'm still sad it's done. :(
"What did we learn on the show tonight Craig?"
Oh god that Fallon fly 😂😂
there was the jay leno fly too...haha
the voice is spot on!
I smiled throughout the whole video, love these two, what a great show this was man I miss it
14:08 that perfectly timed nod is beautiful.
This is the first time I’ve ever heard of this dude and I’m sad I’ve never seen him before. He’s genuinely a funny guy and Geoff is too
You'll watch back on this moment in a year and realise yourself that you've seen all his shows.
He's awesome
I watched almost every episode when it originally aired you gotta go into the back catalog
Geoff is the BEST!
I lost it with Lauren Cohan. That was freaking hilarious
It's the cutest thing I've ever seen.
Watching IN Dunbar, a town in Scotland 2019
Whike eating liver for yer breakfast?
What is it?
@@desasnarse It's a stew.
@@MystikBlue5 what is it?
@@desasnarse its a stew
I LOVE Craig Ferguson. He was such a great host. So much better than any other host on late night TV.
Oh my gosh. That segment about the penny in the well has me ROLLING. I’ve spent the last 11 minutes cry laughing.
“...D...down in the well??”
I miss this so much.
I went into full giggle-mode! Thanks for the upload.
I hope these two keep in touch
I so miss Craig..and Geoff. They were thebest at late night comedy. We sorely need them back.
This was the most fun I've had today. Thank you.
HOW this show was ever taken off air I will NEVER understand! This is and forever will be ahead of it's time and such an amazingly funny show.
The show wasn't taken off the air. Craig decided it was time to stop. In the about 10 years he did the show he did 5 days per week for 52 weeks and never took a day off. That's alot of shows.
@@gregs128 so much for "CBS Cares" lol 😆
I love the Jay Leno fly and the Jimmy Fallon fly. When it was live and they were doing this, I would laugh so hard I missed jokes. What a great bit.
I had to go to Google to find out how to spell Stooflees. (It's a stew.)
+Lytrigian Its Stoofvlees
+Lytrigian What is it?
cristodelosgitanos13 It's a stew.
It is meat in a sauce
+Margaretha Paars So... it's a stew.
My favorite late night show ever! Damn I miss it!
That crack/golden penny segment killed me I cried so hard I had to lay down from laughing
THANK YOU for being here on YT!
I have switched permanently to FRESH MEADOWS, because of ALL your fine work, CRAIG & CO.:))
nothing comes close to this show...TROOOLY!!
Oh man, I miss this show so much
I found myself hackling, and was quite pleased to find my laughter matched Craig's.
Just simply... thank you. 17-minutes of laughtears.
Here very late, I came here because I remembered the good times with Craig!
"I told him the story and he cried" lmfao
Bring this show back!!! Craig is such a good talk show host, and geoff is the perfect co-host!
Craig Ferguson is one of the only people that brings out my snort laugh.
Hands down the most consistently funny late night show ever.
By far the best talkshow ever. Love it.
Josh deserves a rise for "Mrs Dunbar" improv. It was fucking hilarious.
"That was AN ACCIDENT!?" Brilliant! Thanks for putting this together!
I love how you can measure how funny the segment was by how high pitched Craig's voice and laugh were 😂
THIS IS THE TIME WE NEED *Craig Ferguson* ... 2020 *BLESSINGS EVERYONE* ...
"and i told him the story and he cried!" i dont know if she was actually aiming for the joke but it was such a funny line