The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish actor and comedian Craig Ferguson. It aired from January 3, 2005, to December 19, 2014, on CBS, following the Late Show with David Letterman. The show was taped in front of a live studio audience and was known for its quirky comedy, unconventional format, and Ferguson's unique style of hosting, which included tearing up interview note cards to have more free-form conversations with guests. The show featured celebrity interviews, comedy bits, musical performances, and running gags. It was produced by David Letterman's production company Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. Craig Ferguson's tenure saw the highest ratings since the show's inception and was noted for addressing serious topics such as his personal struggles and national tragedies, alongside humor. The show won a Peabody Award in 2009 for its excellence. Ferguson announced in April 2014 that he would leave the show later that year, with James Corden succeeding him as host in 2015. The final episode aired on December 19, 2014, with Jay Leno as a guest and included many celebrity appearances and a memorable ending sequence referencing classic TV series finales.
