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Producer Peter Lassally is photographed at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, CA on February 19, 2013. Lassally produced the late night shows of Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Craig Ferguson and Arthur Godfrey.  (Photo by Liz O. Baylen/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
‘HOST WHISPERER’

Late-Night TV Icon Dies at 93

The “host whisperer” worked with some of late-night’s biggest stars.

Erkki Forster

A photo composite of Craig Ferguson's 2007 monologue about Britney Spears on his late night show.
ONE MORE TIME

Late-Night Icon Reveals Moment He Thought CBS Would Fire Him

The former CBS late-night host recalls how his most memorable monologue nearly cost him his job on “Obsessed: The Podcast.”

Owen Mason-Hill

A photo illo illustration of Craig Ferguson for Obsessed podcast.
JUST IN TIME

Why Late-Night Legend Is ‘Glad’ He Got Out Before Trump

Former “Late Late Show” host Craig Ferguson reveals why he walked away at the perfect time on “Obsessed: The Podcast.”

Obsessed: The Podcast

Craig Ferguson in "American on Purpose"
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AMERICAN ON PURPOSE

Late-Night TV Icon Reckons With Decision to Become American

In this exclusive trailer for Craig Ferguson’s new CNN series, the Scottish host makes sure he still wants to be a U.S. citizen.

Owen Mason-Hill

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John Avlon: Why History Matters

The Daily Beast’s editor in chief discusses why he’s a ‘proud history nerd,’ which eras Americans should study for insights into today’s politics, and more.

Corey Beasley

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NEXT CHAPTER

Why Craig Ferguson Left Late Night

<p>Nearly one year after leaving <em>The Late Late Show</em>, late-night’s goofy rebel discusses his new comedy special, the real reasons he left his show, and how it feels to be free.</p>

Kevin Fallon

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British Invasion

James Corden Is Taking Over Hollywood

<p>He’s the star of <i>Into the Woods</i> and is the new host of <i>The Late Late Show</i>. So how should everyone feel about Corden’s looming takeover? ‘They should lower their expectations.’</p>

Kevin Fallon

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Status Quo

Late Night Adds Another White Dude

According to reports, Tony Award-winning Brit James Corden will step in to replace Craig Ferguson as host of CBS’s late-night show. But it’s merely a perpetuation of the status quo.

Amy Zimmerman

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Ferguson: I Was an Illegal Immigrant

In an interview with Larry King, late-night host Craig Ferguson revealed that when he first came to the U.S., he stayed in the country illegally on a visitor's visa. King quipped: good thing he didn't visit Arizona.

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Is There Nothing Shatner Won't Do?

William Shatner is an avid horse rider, and during his "Late Late Show" appearance Monday he somehow talked Craig Ferguson into acting out a visual demonstration -- with Ferguson as the horse. Would Captain Kirk approve?

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