Monty Python, Benny Hill, The Two Ronnies and Tommy Cooper are all great British comedy acts. Today we have international super stars such as Ricky Gervais, Eddy Izzard and of course, Craig Ferguson.
Yes, I am a big Craig Ferguson fan-boy.
His books are amazing. His 't
o-camera' pieces are heartfelt and awesome in their logic, and he seems to be just a nice man! So when it was announced that he was going to stand down from his nightly I felt very sorry for whomsoever was going to fill his shoes.
Let me get this straight right now, Craig is exceptionally talented, and it's not just me who thinks so
Robin Williams, of blessed memory, thought he was astounding too
Who to choose? So much talent out there!
The key person must be an up and coming comedian who has guts, can be funny in person, yet can lead a team of writers, producers and the audience, into a funny place, and stay there every night of the week.
There are not many people out there who could do that: Jerry Seinfeld, Ray Romano, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler. These are people who have already proved themselves in one way and another, so they're not hungry any more. And even if they are hungry Jon Stewart is in need of a replacement soon!
The network turned to the UK and found a very funny, very young man, who, it seems, is highly capable:
It looks to me that Tom Hanks likes him too.
This James Corden is a keeper!
kthanxbai! Jumblerant
