I was really sad when Craig left the show, but I decided to give Corden a chance. But on literally his first episode I saw how coordinated and artificial it all was with the sketches and games and the carpool karaoke, and that was when I realized... what made Craig so good was how random and unprofessional it was. It felt genuine.
Craig is one of the best interviewers ever. No one else was ever able to get so many celebrities to actually open up, be comfortable and genuine. And he always kept it real as well. Anytime someone was trying to be "professional" (aka fake) the interview was stale awkward and lead nowhere. But when he clicked with someone it was gold. I miss this show very much.
Someone PLEASE give Craig a show. He was genuine, a comedic genius, and most importantly he kept out the damned politics that's infiltrated EVERY facet of life today.
He isn’t wrong. Hands down the best talk show and the best host. He doesn’t just ask ridiculous questions nobody wants to know the answers to. He’s on their level. It’s always just a riff battle. He’s a genuine comedic personality who is never intimidated or outclassed by his guests. It’s such an easy watch, because there’s never a cringe factor. I love it.
Years later Ricky made his joke about a psychiatrist into a real character on his show Afterlife. I guess brainstorming with Craig is always a good idea :)
Ricky and Craig are like brothers from different mothers, UK-ers, rule-breakers, and top-notch comedy writers. What a pleasure to be able to see this interview. 🙌
Ricky Gervais is also comedy gold, so he knows when a show’s good. THIS was his favorite talkshow to be on, because it was sooo good. I honestly think this show is still one of the most watched shows ever! People are still watching it on youtube after all these years and are still laughing. If I could buy the entire show on blu-ray I would.
You have to be incredibly talented to be this relaxed and "unprofessional", and make it seem easy - the hardest things done by masters always seem easy. Craig is truly a master.
Ferguson is the best ever. Never tired of his show. Do not understand why he is not on anymore. Had to have been voluntary. He is hilariously funny and these interviews with Ricky are a match made in heaven.
They joke about how unprofessional this show is and that's why it's the best. These are real conversations and far more interesting than any other show. We need it back.