The Late Show Monologue 12.8 [HQ]

[jakeklop]

how can anyone dislike this video!?

[ViperRob42]

Thank you Craig for helping the rest of us get though our shit, and you did it on television, nothing but 100% respect for all you do, especially now being sober and all, such an incredible inspiration its hard to put into words but I hope you know you have made a difference in so many peoples lives, you're more than just a late night comedian, you are indeed a part of our lives!

[gesfify]

It is beautiful how he's pouring his heart in a funny way! I just love him! :)

[glcha91]

Craig is the only talk show host that can make me cry. I'm too attached haha

[hannessolo]

the videos with his mother are so lovely

[YouTumult]

I found out about Ferguson just a couple months ago. At first I thought what he said about that Britney Spears thing was impressive. Than I found out about his father and I was even more impressed. A week ago I got his book, which impressed me even more. Now I find this. There is no other person in showbiz I can relate to as I can to him. America can be proud to have you, Craig. Greets from Germany.

[Glupipi]

This is really moving. I hope another of his family members will die soon so he'll do another monologue like that again.

Seriously, it's very touching. He is a great man.

[gocsa]

@Glupipi wtf man? how can you say something like that?

[AmarMadrid]

@Glupipi

i'm sorry, i feel this is not the place to say this but you really need to get yourself checked

what kind of a comment is that ?!

[rickbangkok]

Love, thanks for sharing your love. Your mother was so much fun on your show! And of course she was a real lady. And you sir are a gentleman.

[Bahamutt24]

Wow, his parents must be proud of him. He is so open and honest about his loss, and it just goes to show that we are all humans in the end, and we all have our losses that make us stronger in the end.

My mother is also born on August 3rd, and I hope that when that unfortunate day comes (which I hope will not be any time soon) I can be just as brave as Craig in dealing with my loss, and remembering my mother as she was..

[TheHarlequinLady]

the 16 people that disliked this.... u have no heart

[WackoRhailent]

That bird part was hilarious! I wish we had a man with such a good sense of humour and honesty.

(I think everyone in the audience felt like hugging him. =))

[TommygunRI]

What kind of moron do you have to be to dislike this?

[WackoRhailent]

@TommygunRI Someone that clicked the wrong button.

[sheva056]

This just goes to show you how human he is. He has always been one of my favorite talk show hosts and I've gone out of my way to see his show because he makes everyone feel like a person and human. I can't begin to think what he felt during this and I would hate to be in his position, but it is something we will all go through. I just hope I can be as good of a man he is during that unfortunate time. Good on you Mr. Ferguson

[obiwanobiwan13]

He got the news, Mr. Ferguson...

Anw with a son like you and the lives those two great people led, what great news it must be indeed...

RIP Mrs. Ferguson and Mr. Ferguson Sr.

[MegaSusanQ]

I feel you

[mdlane3]

This time of year is so hard, miss my Mom terribly...still so strange that I cannot talk to her, hug her...I only recently saw the late, late show and loved the humor of Craig Ferguson, and my level of respect just went through the roof for this man!

[chika231244]

that ending gets me everytime, I swear. he truely is a remarkable man, especially for him to be so completely honest with us day in and day out, no matter what.

[TheHarlequinLady]

When i meet this man [Notice i say "when" because i WILL meet him if its the last thing i do] i will start by not saying a word... I will hug him... Because in these monologues, like this, when his dad died, and when he talked about his alcoholism he shows how hurt he is... He needs a hug and so help me god i will give it to him.

[TomCollinsgirl]

this, his father's eulogy on the show, and when he talked about sobriety were probably the three most moving monologues ive ever seen. it showed he really does buck cue cards...and hes better for it

[AlexRN]

Ferguson is the best talk show host that there has ever been. I got all watery at the end. Didnt expected that.

[MissSeyton]

This is so touching... what a great honest guy he is...

[akopkara]

How can you dislike this?

[teamrasputin]

God, that ending just breaks my heart. I admire him for even turning up to the filming, I know I couldn't have spoken like that in front of everyone.

[TheWanderingAngel]

Jesus Christ...1:30 onwards. Just the pain in his face - it breaks my heart. Reminds me when my best friend died. This guy is the single greatest TV personality living today.

[Easton687]

Great man , very tough to see the ending

[McQuackor]

8:12 i watch this from time to time and my heart beats faster knowing how this monologue will end...

[AshLuvsJonnyStew]

I know this is going to sound cliche but Craig really is something special. I'm so glad he's on TV and has a show where he can make us laugh, or in some instances cry, on a regular basis. God Bless <3

[ss3kid]

God, I'm sittin' hear cryin' after watchin' this.

[19531002]

Craig Ferguson is without doubt the best. Even better then Carson and that says a lot.

[AngieEnz84]

I remember seeing this when it originally aired, the whole show was just lovely. His mom (and dad) sounded like amazing people, I'm glad he let us know a little bit about them.

That ending just breaks my heart. Poor guy.

[McQuackor]

:( i love this man. that's all i can think about right now

[txrocker1227]

I teared up at the end. Gotta love Craig no matter what

[jbstrevel94]

The ending is so sad... you really feel for him.

[BrokenEros]

the ending almost made me tear up a bit :( craigy...

[AlasdairFinnigan11]

LONG LIVE CRAIG FERGUSON!!

[armyveteran101st]

I become more of a Craig Ferguson fan everyday, it seems. I lost my Mother in Dec 2001, and I lost my only Brother this past December, both to cancer. This touches me deeply because I have a good idea of what Craig must have been feeling. It takes courage to drive on in the face of grievous losses, and my hat's off to him, because he was apparently much more successful in driving on than I have been. I watch his show every night, and I hope we'll be able to watch it for many years to come!

[GordonFerguson]

Perfect, worthy eulogy.

[justwarren]

He is so genuine and honest. It's amazing. He is certainly without peer on TV. This is heartfelt, sincere and wonderful. It brought tears to my eyes. Wonderful and very sad. My condolences.

[kaylashalaylaaaaa]

his parents would be so proud.

[MrCraetos80]

When he does these serious monologues his accent gets much thicker.

[shvidkuda]

My condolences for your loss.

[Marela9]

I cried like a baby and I'm not ashamed to admit it.

Craig Ferguson is one of the bravest people ever.

Okay,he didn't save anyone out of a flaming car,but there are all kinds of bravery and him being able to open his hart like this is and show how he feels is just heroic.

[lizardking939]

2:50 How much do you want to bet that's what he actually sounded like when he was a wee lad.

Anyways, very touching.  Craig is the only tv personality who is himself. Letterman, Leno, Conan, Jimmy Fallon would never be able to do something like this.

[spazticbert88]

i think conan has shown his personality on tv. he hasn't had a great loss like craig, but nonetheless, he still is himself in different ways. i love it when conan tells stories from his childhood or talks about his wife and children

[amp710252853]

yeah conan does bring up some of his personal life and all that but i think that he'd probably wouldve done this on late night but they'd probably make him stick to script on tonight

[bwahahachick]

8:04 wow I wasn't expecting that... So so sad.

[CherylL66]

My condolences to you and your family, Mr. Ferguson. (I know how it feels). You did a nice job with this, for both your parents. *hugs*

[BarelyRazzle]

You know, Craig is so damn fantastic, he's the best thing to ever happen to television. Christ, I wanted to give h a hug at the end bit there. •_•

[apheus27]

It's episodes such as these that separate Craig from his Late Night brethren. His honesty has always been one of his best qualities, and that allows people to relate. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Ferguson is the best thing to ever happen to Late Night.

[heather23renae]

If I could thumbs up this 500 more times, I totally would.

[flyersucker7]

@apheus27 I agree wholeheartedly with everything

[redandblack23]

Oh wow the end really got to me

[princessdianaislove]

Oh god I'm crying here like a big baby. Craig is really brave to pour his heart out not just here but when his dad died. I admire him soo much for having the strengh to pay tribute to his mum and dad. I'm lucky cause I've still got my parents and I'll be totally honest. I dont think I could be as strong as craig. God bless!

[LIVEnovisad]

I haven't cried for years, but this was just too sad... R.I.P. Robert and Janet Ferguson

[jonasloverily]

i love craig. This so should win a damn emmy!

[leobutler]

i know i was thinking that when i first saw the one about his dad.

[jishere333]

pure poetry are the words of Craig Ferguson.

He is truly my favorite tv personality for this exact reason.

I swear not only is he hilarious, he is probably the one of the most sincere people in the world. God Bless Craig Ferguson, and God Bless his family.

[MTPippin]

Well done, Mr. Ferguson.

[vorvodoss]

When he talks about taking comfort in his dad getting "the news", I always lose it.

[dkbro1]

:'( i'm tearing up and its not even my own mother....what a beast. salute to him for having the balls to cry and have emotion on a national broadcast

[Adiorocks949]

Craig needs to take Letterman's spot.

Craig your awesome.

[stoneaged92]

This is why Ferguson is the best late night host-he speaks from the heart.

Now why in the hell did he not get an Emmy for this?!?

[gglgabgadhmpfan]

I love Craig. Hes always honest.

[themoreiwant]

craig feruson is juss the best. hes very honest and genuine and he likes to show people how hes really feelin rather than juss hiding it. it was important that he let us in on his world and that he shows us thats hes really a good man and has morals. he tossed in a few jokes here and there but he couldnt keep himself without cryin for long as i know when the cameras were off he a little time to cry real emotions from a real man and my best wishes goes to him and his family

[MultiMishu]

8:12 just made me cry man.....

[homgJulie]

I started crying really hard at the end when he was on the verge of tears. God Bless Craig and his family<3

[sweetsolitude99]

Aww. I adore him so much. Even more so after this. I get choked up when he talks about his father getting the news. =[

[TranswarpXL]

This is the reason I think Craig is the best, always from the heart, no filler.

RIP Mrs.Ferguson

[ckelly451]

You're right, forget the fact that his mother died!

He should be happy for the bloody audience.

You're an idiot.

[ilovejeffevenhissock]

you heartless twat, his mother has died!

[sweetsolitude99]

You're such a bastard. Just heartless.

[shuvcat]

God... I saw this when it first aired. I just watched it for the first time since. It's still one of the saddest things I've ever seen.

Bless you Craig, and bless your Mom, and your Dad. :(

[asbtcedlelfa]

Thanks for uploading. You can tell he's good hearted and cares a lot for his family and losing his parents just broke his heart. I enjoyed both eulogies as he is so sincere. He never comes across as Holywood, he's just like the rest of us. Too bad he's not on earlier as he could be a good role model for the younger generation. Thanks Craig, for bringing us all a bit of sanity into our lives through your show.

[bonjovilvr3]

i wish he was on earlier to cuz he's the only one i will watch.

[Ewing5150]

God bless you Craig. If only I had a heart as open as yours.

[dragan0405]

weird my father passed away on 12.08.2008. and I miss this show

[MydLyfeCrysis]

An amazing man in a sea of shark-like, soulless celebrities.

[leobutler]

right at the end made me cry so hard :..(

i love his show

[Jalle9876]

he's great.

[16starfire16]

this sounds really cruel, but this is one of my FAVORITE episodes. it shows how human celebrities can be, ecspecially craig. man, whenevr i watch this, i expect it to be so sad, but i watch it. and, i also like watching it, because you can tell he JUST got back, cause his accent is so strong.

[popcorngurl25]

Craig is the best. Nobody else can open up like he can, and I don't know many other people that would have the courage to make thremselves that vulnerable on national television. He made me cry at the end when he almost cried :(

[db8r413]

I just now stumbled across this - I watch Craig's show every night, and the honesty and frankness of his monologue makes me feel as if he's a regular character and friend in my life who I enjoy spending time with. I must have missed this episode because of finals week last semester, and I'm truly saddened to see it now. My heart broke a little at the end, and although he'll never read this and I'm a little late, Craig, I'm thinking of you and your family tonight.

[SolitaryDarkness]

Before I started watching this, I knew I was going to lose it if he does. T__T

And I did lose it...

[XxXxMaDiSoNxXxX]

oh god even i cried, such a touching upload, now i haven't really lost anyone close to me so i don't know exactly how he feels but i know what sorrow and sadness feels like. god bless him from canada.

[ConorTheTaxiMan]

peace be upon her, rest in peace: Insh'Allah

[tristanv1]

god bless you craig.

[CRAIGworks]

God bless Craig Ferguson and his parents.

[ThatGuyJinn]

Judging from the comments here, I think we all see Craig as an average guy; warts and all, and he lets us know, without any pretensiousness or pomp, that he is or was a flawed individual who had been at one stage as low as anyone could go. I could never expect this level of sincerity and openness from Letterman, Leno, Conan, Kimmel and the rest. I'm really glad that he's in a good place right now and I can only hope that his success and happiness continues.

[falcor1978]

I don't know about the others, but I remember Leno devoting time on the show to his father when he passed away, talking opening about it and (obviously) getting a little emotional. That's why I like Leno, Conan, and Ferguson the best, because they come across as just average everyday guys much moreso than the others.

[superbedst]

Craig, You have my deepest sympathy Bless him, and bless his parents, may they both rest together in peace.

-from Denmark.

[BlindMansEye]

the last 10 seconds were just BEAUTIFUL. i mean, not to say i like seeing ppl in pain, but i really liked it when craig started tearing up because it really shows the humanity we all possess. in the end, we're all the same. We all have the same feelings, whether some choose to show it or not.

craig, your parents will always be watching you and you absolutely deserve to have success coming to you.

best wishes from paris!

[polarf0x]

I lost my best friend on december 7th 2008 :(

[minstrelsdream]

I just found out about this tonight... I lost my mom on New Years Day 2008, so I know very much how he feels. My heartfelt sympathies to Craig and his family.

[KISSANIMALIZE]

the most brilliant and caring talk showhost in the world Craig Ferguson i ding him just brilliant he jokes but cares

[KISSANIMALIZE]

sorry i ment i think hes just brillaint he jokes but cares

[dak879]

Must have been tough to do this on national TV. But I think this is the best way to put things in perspective, and the best way to mourn, to talk about the good times and the good memories

[XxXxMaDiSoNxXxX]

dak879 i totally agree with you

[rockfrog2]

aaaaww :( the ending is so touching

[fancallapantsalla]

the last 5 seconds are amazing..

[nataliacassinelli]

if you ever read this craig; deep respect for being yourself and true to your feelings in a world that turns away from it..

we watch you through you tube-big fan!

when ever i need a laugh out loud i search  for you..

natalia

lima, peru

[luh3417]

Oh ow. It's so hard to lose a beloved parent.

[bobanddavid90]

Ahh, bless you Craig.

[hafpipe]

You're a brilliant talent and any parent would be proud of you Craig. Our deepest sympathies from Scotland. I hope that the next time you come home it'll be a more joyful occasion.

Thank you for sharing this with us.

[scifigeek]

Aw, he's so freakin genuine. That's why I love him. He is exactly what you see. I love and respect him.

I hope his mother and his father are now resting in peace. : )

[matchgame90]

Such a true, genuine person he is with this eulogy. To brave it on national television with something so personal is heroic and touching. I wish I could thank him for letting us see his true self and allow us to go through it with him even if just for a minute or two.

[guitarmaniac07]

Ah, I cried, I lost my father on Nov 1st because of a drunk driver and he left me and my four little sisters (youngest is 3 years old) and my mom and its REALLY REALLY hard now and it will be REALLY REALLY REALLY hard every Christmas cause all I can think about is my dad. Love ya Dad, I'll miss ya! We love ya Craig!

[sablesoul]

To see that he tries to force his crying inside on national television but just breaking down near the end is really powerful. Shows that Craig is not some random actor but also human. Great man he is.

[FluteStar09]

ahh this episode made me sad. i kind of felt his pain. And it happened right before christmas!! We love you Craig

[thestranded]

Regardless of how much self-deprecation goes on in his monologues (a trait I share with him), he can brilliantly craft a speech that handles both spectrums of the humour we've come to know and love on the show and simultaneously managing to touch your heart. I did cry at the end as well. But this, like when he eulogised his father, is powerful, and when you see the last 20 seconds as he starts to cry just a bit, you can truly connect with him. Craig, my heart is with you.

[umumum1]

i feel your pain craig. i really do...

geez i'm crying. *sigh*

he was always talking about his mom. she sounded like she would have been the cutest lady to meet.

bless<33

RIP Janet Ferguson<3

[FenriX123]

craig touches peoples hearths, by focusing on the issues of grief we all relate to, the little things. and he speaks about it with such dignity and sincerity.

He's definatly my cherry pie, since i can attest to him being able to make a grown mnan cry... respect

[Melmann95]

I'm so sorry Craig for your loss. I have never cried watching TV, not even for saddest dramas, but this really got to me.

Great job Craig, great job...

[taylork2008]

the last 20 seconds really got me

[Jillywinkles12]

He is such a brave person, to be so open and honest like that...

[n39smm]

Well...he did it again.

He made me cry again. Tears, then laughter, and back to tears again. I am so afraid to feel that kind of pain. I have complete and total respect for just giving us that kind of glimpse into his life and the love he has for his family, I think that it is incredibly special and rare for a celebrity to give something that genuine to the public. Bless him, and bless his parents, may they both rest together in peace. <3

[bewnet]

Sorry fro your loss, Craig? Your fans prayers are with you!

[Lisa0607]

Craig, I am so sorry for your loss of your mother. and wish you the best.

Lisa M

[csifan18]

Poor Craig, it sucks he had to go through all this...the pause he had at the end almost made me go into tears...Rest In Peace for your mother, Craig we're all here for ya, man...

[Vid4Kyla]

I am so, so sorry for your loss Craig.

I have been a fan of his show since 2005, and I feel as though I can say I know a little bit about Craig Ferguson's personality. I was amazed at how well he was able to cope with the loss of his dad(of course, we don't know what happened off stage, but I like to think he was feeling better) and I wish him that same feeling again as soon as possible. RIP Janet, and good luck, Craig.

We all send our love and deepest condolences.

[ChtotoChtoto]

i havnt seen much of this show. but the few times i have he has really struck me with his style of humor. it takes a real showman to get on television and give a unscripted monologue dealing with his grief and make the audience laugh at the same time. his humor is inseparably from his tortures. much regard

[tonyrich300]

What i love about craig: "just like this, all his monologues and interviews seem unscripted and original". All the other late night guys just give one joke at a time, while craig gives a real (funny) conversation.

[TomCollinsgirl]

Craig had me go from crying to laughing to crying again.

God Bless Craig's parents.

The end was the worst for me to see. I was dissolved into tears

[Shmniki]

I admire his love and respect to his parents.

[sptsnaz]

Believe it or not, you're kind of a hero of mine Craig. Nights when you're not on feel empty.

Sorry about your mother. Wish you the best

[fanatica13]

craig,as your fan i really appreciate you being honest and you and your family are not alone...may your parents rest in peace

[JoshuaMonjin]

Poor Craig, that was so sad. I teared up a little bit.

[jos1314]

oh my gosh that was extremely hard to watch

i hate seeing Craig be sad

i cried a little

it was just so sad

i hope you get through this

Rest In Peace

Janet Ferguson

:(

[JoseOrlando86]

The end made me cry i dont really cry much but it was sad to see him cry.

[phxHLsuns]

i watched this last night and it made me cry

and my tears came out like air outa my mouth.

(i know thats a weird metaphor)

i watched this and it made me cry again!!

craig ferguson has some impact on me, thats

the easiest i have ever cried

[deenaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa]

aww that made me cry =[[

luv u craig =[

[ninefourMC]

i am so sorry to hear that his mother has passed away.

[imahaint]

I am saddened to hear that Craig's mother has passed. Both of his parents should be very proud of him. This monolog is just one more reason that he the person he is, he remembers from where he came and those whose love placed him there.

[kittenluver2006]

I believe Robert and Janet Ferguson are together again and Janet is giving Robert the news. I also believe that they are looking down at Craig, proud of his success. You can tell he had Really great parents and that he loved them very very much. Hopefully he'll be alright. The end was really sad. It made me start to cry. It's so hard to see Craig so sad and not be able to do anything but send an email to his show.

[kittenluver2006]

He said he wanted to run away from it, but he decided to be Honest instead. He doesn't just cover up what he's feeling or what's happening in his life. He's very open and honest. That's one of the many reason's he's the BEST Late Night talk show host. Craig is the KING of Late Night Television! Rest in Peace Robert and Janet Ferguson!

[kittenluver2006]

Rest in Peace Janet Ferguson! Our Hearts go out to you and your family Craig! All of your fans Love you and wish you the best!

[southpark4lyfe]

The end just broke my heart ...Craig you have given so many people so much joy and laughter and I hope you get through this hard time, you will get through it somehow. May your mother rest in peace.

[ConditionalID]

Our deep sympathy, Craig. I've lost both parents, too, and you have all my love right now.

[BPSG2010]

Truly overwhelming...I wish i could wrap my arms around him and comfort him a little. My sincerest condolences Craig.

[gllyflower]

I honestly wonder how such a genuine, talented person ever ended up with a job on late-night network tv! I guess it's a credit to David Letterman. Craig really takes his job seriously and is a welcome guest in my home any time!

[angusMCjamison]

i want my mom and dad to live forever and ever. they can bug the heck out of me and i can hide in my room... as long as they stay strong and healthy and never die!

[ad0460]

I'm so so sorry for craig. I can't even begin to imagine how incredibly terrible it must be to loose your mother.

He's such a great guy. I do love that he can handle making such I great speech without breaking into tears, I know I would. I watch his show every night and he has my most my deepest condolences.

[sahandn9]

We all love you from bottom of our hearts Craig.

[CGMossa]

I seriously stopped the video and left the room. Unspeakable pain. I hope you stay on the show forever Craig and get us through hard times. - Sincerely, best regards, Mossa.

[Cidique]

Man, even I started crying there at the end.

[chianti95]

He's always willing to talk with us directly about the things in life that are really important, and yet -- even when it's something as traumatic as this - he can discuss it in a way that makes us all smile. The human condition writ large. We love you Craig. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

[girl43]

he seems so lost in the end ...

been there, felt that

[Stiffmeisteer]

Hang in there Craig:(

[jab070]

omg the end.....i have tears in my eyes

[peticco]

I hope you have a good time in Heaven my fellow Wu-Tang fan, Janet Ferguson! RIP