Craig Ferguson was, in my view, the best to ever do late night television. He connected with his audience in ways that no other host before or since has ever done.
100% spot on. He reached through the TV screen, brought you in, and was always his truest self. His mix of integrity, transparency and respect for his audience is missed these days. I think Conan O'Brien came next closest towards reaching his benchmark.
Not just that YOU'VE ever seen. Simply EVER. Carson was great, but Craig took late night to a whole other level. His bizarre and joyous humour was unmatched as was his humanity. No other host has been the complete package like Craig.
My mom just died a few days ago. My dad no longer functions mentally or physically. I'm a only adopted child. Craig has done more good than perhaps he will ever know for strangers on the internet.
Only child here that also happens to be adopted. My grandparents just passed and I can’t imagine losing my parents. I feel for you man. So sorry for your loss.
I lost both my parents at the age 19 within 6 months of each other. It was so hard. It's been 10 years now and it's still so hard. I've gotten married and had a kid and it kills me to know my child will never know her grandparents on either my side or her dad's side of the family. I come to RUclips for laughs most days
@@bamamama-ws7kp I lost my mother when I was already a grown man, 25 yo. I am now 47. It does not get easier, but you find strength in those who love you, and those who share your path.
"and he's getting the news..." Tears started and my heart ached for Craig. Him showing his vulnerability here made me want to hug him. what an amazing man... even in his pain he goes to work to entertain us.
Craig is probably the most original and genuine host in late night. It's a shame he won't be hosting The Late Late Show any longer, I'm hoping he's going to a different network where he can continue to have hilarious moments and genuine heartfelt moments like this one. Ferguson will always be one of my favorite late night hosts because of ability to talk about his personal life without fear of public outlook or opinion. No late night host is as up front as Craig Ferguson, not Fallon, not Kimmell, not Letterman, hell not even O'Brien. Ferguson is the real deal.
Oscar A. Craig is/was/always will be the most human of any host in any format ever. He talked to us like he was really in a little room with us personally, He was/is/always will be a mate. I'd drink with that man any day of the week.
Thirteen years ago I lost my wife in a car accident. Watching his show at night was the only thing that let me hold it together at the end of the day. He let me end the day with lightness and humor...something I thought I'd never have again.
The last line just broke my heart. Someone who is brilliant, talented, funny and actually know what he is doing but yet remain so humble, always criticising himself and says that he is the worst of everything. Craig, you're great. #CraigFerguson
I didn't even try not to cry. Usually when I'm watching Craig's videos, I expect to see something funny, so after all the laughter he's given me I thought I have to watch this. I don't know if I thought that I owe it to him or something, but I felt like I have to watch this. He's been the only person in American late night who's not fake. No fake laughs, no scripted stuff, and when he felt sad, he didn't try to hide it. Thanks Craig for existing
Craig is the greatest late night show host, hands down. I can't stand the fake laughter of Fallon and Corden, and the rest have become too political. Thankfully we still have these YT clips to enjoy, but I really miss him.
I do not watch TV. I did not know Craig Ferguson. I came upon his clip about alcoholism recovery and then this eulogy of his mother. Mr. Ferguson, I am now a fan. A BIG fan. So much so that I will now break the trend and watch every single clip I can find from your show. Thank you for what you share.
skaface32 No. I was adding the fact that it was also 6 years ago, and accents tend to get lost over time. It was a supplementation of what he said, not a refutation.
"And he's getting the news" my heart literally clenched up when I saw that part. The thing that sets his apart from the other hosts is his honesty. He says things from the heart and it makes you want to listen to him, through laughter and tears.
My mother passed in October 2020. I don't know how on Earth he could get up in front of a crowd and talk 3 days after, I know I could never have done it. kudos to his honest and bravery.
This is very strong, honest and beautiful. The euology of his mother, father and why he wouldn´t make fun of Britney Spears is TV-history and is why I respect and admire him. I hope Hollywood never changes him, because it needs a voice like him, that cares and dares to do things his own way.
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I am a man who has never wept at the words of any TV personality, let alone another man, until I saw this. Very moving. Thoroughly authentic. Ferguson is the genuine article. American television was lucky to have him.
8:10 That last bit was like a punch in the face with sadness. Craig has lifted me up with laughter so much in my life, and it absolutely killed me to see a moment where he was the one hurting. Love you Craig!
I love his comedy, but that monologue and last line endeared him to my heart. “Now he’s getting the news.” A beautiful thought that is making me cry. I love you, Craig!
Watching this, I just want to hug him. I lost my younger sis back in September 2005. Here it is 2023 and I still feel her loss to this day. He's not alone in his grief. It never really goes away, you just learn to live with it.
You can see the pain of those last words etched upon his face. That takes a strong brave man to stand where he stood in front of thousands of people and deliver that speech. That was a truly heartbreaking moment. You can just see his heart fall to the floor and shatter. He is a humble person and one can only hope to learn from it.
Craig you're a beautiful man and it seems like your mom was a beautiful woman. Whether you liked it or not, you were a great talk show host... the best in my opinion. We all love you.
And his accent just got thicker and thicker, and when he says, "I take comfort that wherever they are they are together again, and he can get the news .". he is on the Isle of Skye , nowhere near Los Angeles.
I am a fan of Craig Ferguson and have only just come across this video and my respect for him has risen tenfold. Hugely courageous thing to do. What a good man!
Wow. That was amazing and you could feel his love for his mother Hope he is at peace with the loss of his parents. It’s not easy. Still talk to my dad almost everyday. He died almost 30 years ago My girlfriend tells me their soul lives as long as you remember them.
+justwarren He's all over TV. Join or Die on the history channel and Celebrity Name Game which, surprisingly lets him use his wicked wit. Got an Emmy for hosting and deserved it.
I've watched this a few times, and it always gets me at the end when he almost breaks it and almost cries. I love this guy, he was great on the late night circuit.
Just finished Craig's book ( American on purpose ) , I learned a lot about his mother and my mother past in 2007 , so , great job Craig . Love your show .
I have so much respect for Craig Ferguson... He is real and his connection with his audience is unmatched by any other late night host in tv history. It broke my heart at the end of the segment when he started to break down. That's a real man right there... I know a lot of people have a hard time expressing themselves. It's ok to cry and it's ok to show your feelings and let someone know how you feel about them. Peace to ALL ✌🏼🌎
if my terrible math is correct Craig is exactly 10 and 1 month to the day older than me, but my father was also born in 1933. he passed way back in 97 and he never understood the things i was into, but i still think about him surprisingly often and i always respected him and the crazy times he grew up through.
I have never watched an episode of Craig Ferguson's late late night show when it aired - nothing against the show in particular, but I was never a huge fan of any of the late night programs. With that being said, his monologues have made me cry on four separate occasions, all by randomly stumbling across clips based on RUclips recommendations. I wish I had taken the time to watch his show when it aired. What a genuine and funny man - he has an innate ability to just connect with people in real and meaningful ways.
Man did I tear up at the very end. I know I saw this back when it was broadcasted, it’s one of those rare monologues from Craig that isn’t irreverent & full of giddy humor etc. Actually I’m all the more surprised it hit so hard, but then again he was & is one of the most genuine of people I know of.
I loved him from the very beginning, A Scotsman staring closely into the TV camera saying "Its a great day for America everybody! And being one of the funniest, warmest and most quick witted Talk Show hosts in American TV History
To me, there is not a single talk show host that can hold a candle to Craig, particularly in terms of just how real, how personable, and how self-effacing he is.
This monologue is what really turned me on to Craig Ferguson's Show. Prior to this I would record various late night shows based upon the guests. I was so moved by this genuine sentiment I realized there was more to Ferguson than meets the eye & began watching his show for him, not the guests. His stream of consciousness ramblings are amazing and you never know where he'll wind up when he's on a roll. I viewed a comedy special of his that was very recent (Sept, 2015) and it was quite good
Lost my mom 6 yrs ago...my father 15 yrs before that. Seeing this clip for the first time, i feel like im watchin myself on that stage. Its a strange experience knowing both your parents are gone. You grapple with reality for a long time afterwards. Mad props to Craig for having the fortitude to get up in front of a live audience and have this moment. Realist television personality ive ever known
I wasn’t watching the video, just listening. That moment where he broke into silence at the end, I started to cry. I really felt the sadness and his realization that they’re not here anymore. Very real. 😭
Our Mamas, are our Mamas. Nuff said. there is No One who can replace her in our lives, No One. Ever. I get it. I know why he cries at the end of this. I Still Talk to my mom, she passed in 2003. Do you get it now????
Never been so moved with what Craig said about his dad,I have lived in Glasgow all my life and my father was the exact same generation as Craigs dad was, a lovely man but did not show his feelings and that cut me up for him that he did not show that side at all.l get what you are saying 100% fergie.cheers.
Omgosh.... Can't believe I've never seen this.... Ouch, my heart... He doesn't even look like himself... Wow. Poor baby.... 😢😢😢 I just Lost my mom at the end of last year. 💙😭💙😭💙 Reach out and comfort, mourning friends... when you can. Little things mean a lot... Together We Rise!
no doubt much of his emotionality comes from the knowledge of what he put them through with his struggle with drugs and alcohol. guilt is a powerful thing. we love you brother, take care.
8:15 - Wow, you can see a nerve being hit here, and the real pain in losing a parent. I know how that feels as my father died when I was 10 years old. Craig's expression is exactly what I experienced then.
I am sure tons of people, who felt great empathy and relief by relating to your story, were truly glad that Craig decided to share this in such a pure manner. Thank you and keep on.
I know Craig won’t see this but I’m sure his mom was a lovely woman...to be able to do the monologue so soon after the funeral couldn’t have been easy... as people often say... you only get one mom ❤️
*Lost my Mother in 2010, my Wife & Father in 2011. My Brother (we were 10 months apart) in 2014.....Cherish your loved ones...Ferguson is the GOAT of Late Night TV*
my favorite part of Craig is, and has always been, his sincerity. in a superficial world that we live in, where we edit our lives on social media to create this fake persona that we are "happy" or "satisfied" with our lives, I always appreciated that I could turn on Craig and find some genuine, unstaged humor and sincerity, no matter what was going on in Craig's personal life. It's awesome to hear about his childhood and some of the personal experiences that have shaped him into who he is today. I'm a believer in Jesus and I wanted to just say that I really pray that Craig will open his heart to Him and remember that "Jesus loves me, this I know; for the bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong, they are weak but He is strong."
The last 21 seconds actually shattered my heart into a thousand piece, may your parents rest in eternal peace dear Craig, they're as much loved as you are, much love :)
My mother is in the hospital at the moment getting treated for cancer, so death as a topic is very upsetting to me. But when I watched this (and Craig eulogising his father) I did cry - but with joy. It's so beautiful how he can find just the right words and one day, when the time comes, I hope I can find the right words for my mother too.
First his dad now his mother.. Mr. Craig Ferguson I am deeply sorry about your mom. She sounds like a lovely woman; I would have loved to have seen her painting with the angry bird. I wish i was there, I'd give him hug and let him cry on my shoulders. My sincere condolences.
This show was recorded in 2008 so I'm sure he's had the time to give it a place. But he lost his friends Betty White and Bob Saget last month...so your kind wishes are ever so welcome.
Beautiful . Thank you Craig for being so very human and such a smart and approachable man . God Rest your mom and dad . Thank you for sharing this with us kids.
I came and listened to this after losing my own mother, having listened to Craig talk about his father, when he lost him, after I had lost my own. Craig was a rare figure in the world of American tv presenters; he was a real person, who said what he really felt and listened to his guests, with real interest. It's why I come back to these, after a loss, because I can share the very real things he says and his very real experiences.
For all his sociability and humour, CF seems like he's really tough where he needs to be. He's a recovering alcoholic, he's built himself a career, and he has the strength to eulogise his Mum and Dad face to the camera. He has my admiration and respect as well as my gratitude for his great show.
Simply genius. No other late Night host was so genuine and honest (Not even Carson). His warmth is just unpresidented. He wasn't just good, he was the best.
He is the best late night talk show host by far!! He is one of the most honest people. I felt so bad for him, especially after the one eulogy he did for his dad. I really do respect him.
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Craig Ferguson was, in my view, the best to ever do late night television. He connected with his audience in ways that no other host before or since has ever done.
Agreed. Miss the authenticity.
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100% spot on. He reached through the TV screen, brought you in, and was always his truest self. His mix of integrity, transparency and respect for his audience is missed these days. I think Conan O'Brien came next closest towards reaching his benchmark.
You're not wrong
It was honestly criminal that he didn't get Dave's desk.
The most genuine late night talk show host ive seen
Sohaib who is it then?
Tom Snyder, Johnny Carson and Craig Ferguson were on a whole different level compared to everyone else.
Not just that YOU'VE ever seen. Simply EVER. Carson was great, but Craig took late night to a whole other level. His bizarre and joyous humour was unmatched as was his humanity. No other host has been the complete package like Craig.
Letterman was no fake either. I miss them both and I can't believe we are stuck with Jimmy Fallon.
Me as well. He was great!
My mom just died a few days ago. My dad no longer functions mentally or physically. I'm a only adopted child. Craig has done more good than perhaps he will ever know for strangers on the internet.
Only child here that also happens to be adopted. My grandparents just passed and I can’t imagine losing my parents. I feel for you man. So sorry for your loss.
I lost both my parents at the age 19 within 6 months of each other. It was so hard. It's been 10 years now and it's still so hard. I've gotten married and had a kid and it kills me to know my child will never know her grandparents on either my side or her dad's side of the family. I come to RUclips for laughs most days
@@bamamama-ws7kp I lost my mother when I was already a grown man, 25 yo. I am now 47. It does not get easier, but you find strength in those who love you, and those who share your path.
How is your father doing?
I am so sorry for your loss, and everyone in this thread’s losses. May they all rest in peace
"and he's getting the news..." Tears started and my heart ached for Craig. Him showing his vulnerability here made me want to hug him. what an amazing man... even in his pain he goes to work to entertain us.
Said like a REAL man would converse his feelings and let the people into his world. So moving and real. Craig, you did your mother fine, son.
Craig is probably the most original and genuine host in late night. It's a shame he won't be hosting The Late Late Show any longer, I'm hoping he's going to a different network where he can continue to have hilarious moments and genuine heartfelt moments like this one. Ferguson will always be one of my favorite late night hosts because of ability to talk about his personal life without fear of public outlook or opinion. No late night host is as up front as Craig Ferguson, not Fallon, not Kimmell, not Letterman, hell not even O'Brien. Ferguson is the real deal.
Oscar A. Hep! Be nice now!But I see your point. I enjoy O'Brien. But Ferguson is somethin' else.
I love Conan, I just feel he's not as genuine and weird as he could be.
Oscar A. You're so right! Conan holds himself back. It shows.
Ferguson is definitely one of the best talk show hosts ever. he's certainly my favorite.
Oscar A. Craig is/was/always will be the most human of any host in any format ever. He talked to us like he was really in a little room with us personally, He was/is/always will be a mate. I'd drink with that man any day of the week.
Thirteen years ago I lost my wife in a car accident. Watching his show at night was the only thing that let me hold it together at the end of the day. He let me end the day with lightness and humor...something I thought I'd never have again.
The last line just broke my heart. Someone who is brilliant, talented, funny and actually know what he is doing but yet remain so humble, always criticising himself and says that he is the worst of everything. Craig, you're great.
#CraigFerguson
I didn't even try not to cry. Usually when I'm watching Craig's videos, I expect to see something funny, so after all the laughter he's given me I thought I have to watch this. I don't know if I thought that I owe it to him or something, but I felt like I have to watch this. He's been the only person in American late night who's not fake. No fake laughs, no scripted stuff, and when he felt sad, he didn't try to hide it. Thanks Craig for existing
Look up the eulogy he did for his dad. It's beautiful
Craig is the greatest late night show host, hands down. I can't stand the fake laughter of Fallon and Corden, and the rest have become too political. Thankfully we still have these YT clips to enjoy, but I really miss him.
I love Craig as well, but he most definitely had segments containing script. You can’t produce a show as you go along at random lol
Definitely Craig is no cry baby like Kimmel but he wants to carry this grief with dignity...
@@jojomakes he did have a few but his interviews with guest were not scripted at all
Craig Ferguson is just a beautiful human. It's impossible not to love him.
I do not watch TV. I did not know Craig Ferguson. I came upon his clip about alcoholism recovery and then this eulogy of his mother. Mr. Ferguson, I am now a fan. A BIG fan. So much so that I will now break the trend and watch every single clip I can find from your show. Thank you for what you share.
I love him too, he is unic
@@jessica5497 he had his balls cut off?
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Hey Patty. It's been 3 years since you've embarked on your Craig binge ...so, are you a fan or no?
You know the tagline "It's not TV, it's HBO" ? Well, replace HBO with Craig.
His Scottish accent is a lot stronger here than usual. Just talking about his mother makes him feel at home again
It was also 6 years ago. If you watch his early shows it was much stronger back then.
Vyselink wow! you totally missed lukes pint didn't you?
skaface32
No. I was adding the fact that it was also 6 years ago, and accents tend to get lost over time. It was a supplementation of what he said, not a refutation.
Vyselink Also, he mentioned he had just got back from the funeral in Scotland... So he probably was back into the accent.
maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan shut the fuck up
Oh that bastard; I was fine until the last 11 seconds.
I know it's been 7 years since your comment but seeing this for the first time, you voiced my feelings like I wanted to as well.
@Kim Smith it's been one day since your comment and I was fine too until the very end.
@@apex11177 Its been one week since you looked at me, cocked your head to the side and said I'm angry.
@@erikralph It has been a week since your comment I was also fine till the end.
@@vincevdijk7430 it's been two hours since your comment and I as well was fine until the end 😢
"And he's getting the news" my heart literally clenched up when I saw that part.
The thing that sets his apart from the other hosts is his honesty. He says things from the heart and it makes you want to listen to him, through laughter and tears.
My mother passed in October 2020. I don't know how on Earth he could get up in front of a crowd and talk 3 days after, I know I could never have done it. kudos to his honest and bravery.
Mine passed in February, it never gets easier. All my love to you, my brother.
I love him so much. There isn't a fake bone in his body. Late night television will NEVER be the same.
This is very strong, honest and beautiful. The euology of his mother, father and why he wouldn´t make fun of Britney Spears is TV-history and is why I respect and admire him. I hope Hollywood never changes him, because it needs a voice like him, that cares and dares to do things his own way.
The world needs more genuine people like him. There's not nearly enough
The man's reliving his memories of his mother right in front of everyone.
R.I.P. Mrs. Ferguson. You raised great children. The world is a better place for all your sacrifices. GOD Bless.
You were doing well until the superfluous God babble.
Matthew Singh-Dosanjh - That was entirely unnecessary. It's bad apples like you who give decent atheists a bad reputation.
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I am a man who has never wept at the words of any TV personality, let alone another man, until I saw this. Very moving. Thoroughly authentic. Ferguson is the genuine article. American television was lucky to have him.
That last bit killed me...
I knew that's where he was going with it. Still didn't change the impact of how he said it.
That part at 8:21 rips me up --- Craig realizes his Mum and Pops are gone
8:10 That last bit was like a punch in the face with sadness.
Craig has lifted me up with laughter so much in my life, and it absolutely killed me to see a moment where he was the one hurting.
Love you Craig!
That was really hard to watch but to his credit he handled it masterfully. Said what he needed to say and carried on.
I love his comedy, but that monologue and last line endeared him to my heart. “Now he’s getting the news.” A beautiful thought that is making me cry. I love you, Craig!
Watching this, I just want to hug him. I lost my younger sis back in September 2005. Here it is 2023 and I still feel her loss to this day. He's not alone in his grief. It never really goes away, you just learn to live with it.
Craig and Conan were and still are the best talk shows of the generation.
You can see the pain of those last words etched upon his face. That takes a strong brave man to stand where he stood in front of thousands of people and deliver that speech. That was a truly heartbreaking moment. You can just see his heart fall to the floor and shatter. He is a humble person and one can only hope to learn from it.
I genuinely miss Craig. Not just the funniest host, but one of the best. Never afraid to be a real person.
Wow. Never afraid to be a real person. This is almost life philosophy for me. Craig's content, years after airing spawns magic.
my daughter died that was the last of my 3 children Crasif's word are from the heart. Love you forever Angela
Craig you're a beautiful man and it seems like your mom was a beautiful woman. Whether you liked it or not, you were a great talk show host... the best in my opinion. We all love you.
Craig is the GOAT.
And his accent just got thicker and thicker, and when he says, "I take comfort that wherever they are they are together again, and he can get the news .". he is on the Isle of Skye , nowhere near Los Angeles.
He's not from Skye though
Not the point david 😂
But he‘s right. Thats like when some American is sad saying: „Oh he‘s deep in Kansas“
I am a fan of Craig Ferguson and have only just come across this video and my respect for him has risen tenfold. Hugely courageous thing to do. What a good man!
I miss Craig. He added depth and honesty and compassion. I feel he empowered newer late nights hosts to allow their humanity to also shine. 🥰💖😘👍
This and his father eulogy are by far the most beautiful words coming from a human being i ever heard.
Wow, I just happened to stumble on this video on August the 3rd. Happy 82nd, Craig's mom.
Wow. That was amazing and you could feel his love for his mother
Hope he is at peace with the loss of his parents. It’s not easy. Still talk to my dad almost everyday. He died almost 30 years ago
My girlfriend tells me their soul lives as long as you remember them.
He is such an amazing guy. So sincere, so real, so genuine yet so funny as well. I miss his show. I hope he finds his way back to TV soon.
+justwarren He's all over TV. Join or Die on the history channel and Celebrity Name Game which, surprisingly lets him use his wicked wit. Got an Emmy for hosting and deserved it.
that last line was heartbreaking.
much love and respect for Craig.
Ah man, 10 years after this show aired and the last 10 seconds are still incredibly hard to watch without crying.
I've watched this a few times, and it always gets me at the end when he almost breaks it and almost cries. I love this guy, he was great on the late night circuit.
Just finished Craig's book ( American on purpose ) , I learned a lot about his mother and my mother past in 2007 , so , great job Craig . Love your show .
Craig was so sincere in his stories and his show. A rather rare breed of people on Telly. No wonder we still watch his show once in a while.
I have so much respect for Craig Ferguson... He is real and his connection with his audience is unmatched by any other late night host in tv history. It broke my heart at the end of the segment when he started to break down. That's a real man right there...
I know a lot of people have a hard time expressing themselves. It's ok to cry and it's ok to show your feelings and let someone know how you feel about them.
Peace to ALL ✌🏼🌎
if my terrible math is correct Craig is exactly 10 and 1 month to the day older than me, but my father was also born in 1933. he passed way back in 97 and he never understood the things i was into, but i still think about him surprisingly often and i always respected him and the crazy times he grew up through.
When you loose your mother it leaves a hole in your soul that will never be filled. May our mothers Rest In Peace.
There isn't a better talk show host on the planet. Hands down. Absolute best. No contest.
So very true 100%
He is missed by many of us :(
I have never watched an episode of Craig Ferguson's late late night show when it aired - nothing against the show in particular, but I was never a huge fan of any of the late night programs. With that being said, his monologues have made me cry on four separate occasions, all by randomly stumbling across clips based on RUclips recommendations. I wish I had taken the time to watch his show when it aired. What a genuine and funny man - he has an innate ability to just connect with people in real and meaningful ways.
Man did I tear up at the very end. I know I saw this back when it was broadcasted, it’s one of those rare monologues from Craig that isn’t irreverent & full of giddy humor etc. Actually I’m all the more surprised it hit so hard, but then again he was & is one of the most genuine of people I know of.
Craig is one of a kind. Hilariously funny and yet so humble. LOVE him.
This was the sweetest, most melancholic moment. As incredibly sad as this video was, it's so touching to see just how much Craig loves his mother.
We went from this genuine loving man to mr giggle Jimmy Fallon and Lily Singh. It’s a sad time for late night TV
I loved him from the very beginning, A Scotsman staring closely into the TV camera saying "Its a great day for America everybody! And being one of the funniest, warmest and most quick witted Talk Show hosts in American TV History
I quit watching all late night 3yrs ago, it's all so lame
Great eulogy for both parents. It’s obvious he loved them dearly. Very heartfelt.
To me, there is not a single talk show host that can hold a candle to Craig, particularly in terms of just how real, how personable, and how self-effacing he is.
This monologue is what really turned me on to Craig Ferguson's Show. Prior to this I would record various late night shows based upon the guests. I was so moved by this genuine sentiment I realized there was more to Ferguson than meets the eye & began watching his show for him, not the guests. His stream of consciousness ramblings are amazing and you never know where he'll wind up when he's on a roll. I viewed a comedy special of his that was very recent (Sept, 2015) and it was quite good
Lost my mom 6 yrs ago...my father 15 yrs before that. Seeing this clip for the first time, i feel like im watchin myself on that stage. Its a strange experience knowing both your parents are gone. You grapple with reality for a long time afterwards.
Mad props to Craig for having the fortitude to get up in front of a live audience and have this moment. Realist television personality ive ever known
Never cried at a Craig Ferguson video until now 😢
I wasn’t watching the video, just listening. That moment where he broke into silence at the end, I started to cry. I really felt the sadness and his realization that they’re not here anymore. Very real. 😭
I miss your wit and honesty, Craig - especially in this time devoid of both.
Those last 5 seconds get me every time! :'(
Our Mamas, are our Mamas. Nuff said. there is No One who can replace her in our lives, No One. Ever. I get it. I know why he cries at the end of this. I Still Talk to my mom, she passed in 2003. Do you get it now????
Never been so moved with what Craig said about his dad,I have lived in Glasgow all my life and my father was the exact same generation as Craigs dad was, a lovely man but did not show his feelings and that cut me up for him that he did not show that side at all.l get what you are saying 100% fergie.cheers.
Omgosh.... Can't believe I've never seen this.... Ouch, my heart... He doesn't even look like himself... Wow. Poor baby.... 😢😢😢
I just Lost my mom at the end of last year. 💙😭💙😭💙 Reach out and comfort, mourning friends... when you can. Little things mean a lot... Together We Rise!
I think what hit him the most wasn't the realisation that he had lost both parents, but that they were together again.
fuck onion ninjas in my room again
Same ninjas got in my room, too.
UNEXCEPTABBLLEEEEEEEEEE
no doubt much of his emotionality comes from the knowledge of what he put them through with his struggle with drugs and alcohol. guilt is a powerful thing. we love you brother, take care.
Yeah he was a horrible son😂😂😂 ok bro
Oh that was so sad at the end.....awwww craig... :(
8:15 - Wow, you can see a nerve being hit here, and the real pain in losing a parent. I know how that feels as my father died when I was 10 years old. Craig's expression is exactly what I experienced then.
we are so fortunate to have him become a citizen, what a special person.
most beautifully heartbreaking thing i think i have ever seen. especially that last line. wow
Genuine, poignant, simple, beautiful. RIP Mrs. Ferguson.
I was totally composed until he said that last sentence, now I'm in tears
the last 20 seconds just broke my heart :'(
I am sure tons of people, who felt great empathy and relief by relating to your story, were truly glad that Craig decided to share this in such a pure manner.
Thank you and keep on.
Damn it Craig, wasn't at all expecting the last sentence. Damn damn, couldn't help tears falling down my face
That last ten seconds..... Man that made me tear up. I miss this show.
What a touching monologue.. makes you wanna run home and hug your oldies.. thank you Craig
I remember seeing this for the first time, years ago. Stunningly beautiful. Craig was the best host ever because he was real.
To be honest, I was sobbing at the very end. ;__; He is a good, good man.
I know Craig won’t see this but I’m sure his mom was a lovely woman...to be able to do the monologue so soon after the funeral couldn’t have been easy... as people often say... you only get one mom ❤️
*Lost my Mother in 2010, my Wife & Father in 2011. My Brother (we were 10 months apart) in 2014.....Cherish your loved ones...Ferguson is the GOAT of Late Night TV*
my favorite part of Craig is, and has always been, his sincerity. in a superficial world that we live in, where we edit our lives on social media to create this fake persona that we are "happy" or "satisfied" with our lives, I always appreciated that I could turn on Craig and find some genuine, unstaged humor and sincerity, no matter what was going on in Craig's personal life. It's awesome to hear about his childhood and some of the personal experiences that have shaped him into who he is today. I'm a believer in Jesus and I wanted to just say that I really pray that Craig will open his heart to Him and remember that "Jesus loves me, this I know; for the bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong, they are weak but He is strong."
The last 21 seconds actually shattered my heart into a thousand piece, may your parents rest in eternal peace dear Craig, they're as much loved as you are, much love :)
In my opinion he has been one of the best talk show hosts. Right up there with Steve Allen and Johnny Carson. Really going to miss his unique style.
His love for his mother was obvious through the humor.
My mother is in the hospital at the moment getting treated for cancer, so death as a topic is very upsetting to me. But when I watched this (and Craig eulogising his father) I did cry - but with joy. It's so beautiful how he can find just the right words and one day, when the time comes, I hope I can find the right words for my mother too.
We need him back! Such a kind, genuine, and true man.
Juice Springsteen So true. He was he best late nite host. Always funny, always genuine.
A wonderful tribute , full of love and respect and Craig does honor to her memory !
We still love you, Craig. You've done both their legacies proud, mate.
I love moments like this...shows Craig's softer, personal side...from family to his struggles with addictions. It's all amazing
he continued to speak of his mother for the entire show. it was brilliant. it was lovely.
First his dad now his mother..
Mr. Craig Ferguson I am deeply sorry about your mom. She sounds like a lovely woman; I would have loved to have seen her painting with the angry bird. I wish i was there, I'd give him hug and let him cry on my shoulders. My sincere condolences.
This show was recorded in 2008 so I'm sure he's had the time to give it a place.
But he lost his friends Betty White and Bob Saget last month...so your kind wishes are ever so welcome.
Beautiful . Thank you Craig for being so very human and such a smart and approachable man . God Rest your mom and dad . Thank you for sharing this with us kids.
I came and listened to this after losing my own mother, having listened to Craig talk about his father, when he lost him, after I had lost my own. Craig was a rare figure in the world of American tv presenters; he was a real person, who said what he really felt and listened to his guests, with real interest. It's why I come back to these, after a loss, because I can share the very real things he says and his very real experiences.
I truly love this man.I wish I was famous,just so I could be on his show.
For all his sociability and humour, CF seems like he's really tough where he needs to be. He's a recovering alcoholic, he's built himself a career, and he has the strength to eulogise his Mum and Dad face to the camera. He has my admiration and respect as well as my gratitude for his great show.
Holy shit. I didn't expect these feels.
What did you expect...?
@@zachjohnson637 Not the feels... Obviously.
Craig Ferguson is the most genuine person I have ever watched on TV...What an amazing guy!
There's nothing more beautiful than watching those who are 'larger than life' reveal their humanity. It reminds us that we are truly all the same.
Simply genius. No other late Night host was so genuine and honest (Not even Carson). His warmth is just unpresidented. He wasn't just good, he was the best.
:) unpresidented
He is the best late night talk show host by far!! He is one of the most honest people. I felt so bad for him, especially after the one eulogy he did for his dad. I really do respect him.
Such a beautiful thoughtful person
I've seem this multiple times and every time somebody's chopping onions