Craig Ferguson: I'm Here to Help (DVD)

Smooth act. Good timing. Great callbacks. With a solid, solid finish.

Ferguson is so funny. I hope to see one of his concerts some day.

Mr. Ferguson is unique (in the definitive usage of the word). He is the host of THE LATE LATE SHOW (CBS, 12:35 PM,E). Once there was only Carson -- now, about a zillion late night shows. His is simply the best and most sophisticated of them all -- even going back to "Steverino," Paar...Letterman...Leno and the many "Jimmies."Letterman is superb and I have watched about two-thirds of both his programs over the past 30 years. He began on NBC by deconstructing this venue. Now, Ferguson has gone far further in the deconstruction effort.His sidekick is well... not a human being -- but rather a dead gay skeleton as they both converse during each program. So, the specter of the Grim Reaper is always part of the ambiance. Then a third regular -- again not human either is a make believe horse played by two guys in some sort of outfit. He converses with the non-speaking horse and translates the horse's physical motions for all of us. Bizarre? Yes!He is constantly using blue material and dances (quite well) with either the horse or a few sexy ladies in ultra sexy outfits.Then, he talks about his alcohol and drug addictions openly. Did I mention his attempt to commit suicide? This man born on Scotland has a European-existentialist approach to life and his ingenious comedy. Didn't someone say that tragedy and comedy are the same -- intertwined?Who else on a network TV broadcast would allude to Nietche, Sartre, Brideshead Revisited, and... No one! Yet, the gig has lasted to date and he has a cult following. For me he is always appointment television via the CBS feed to my TV set or DVR.He is rumored to replace David Letterman (whose company, World Wide Pants), is the producer of the nightly program. Well he can be effective at 12:35 -- but I have my doubts that he can maintain a large enough audience at 11:35 -- with his seemingly and probably improvisational style using a stream of consciousness technique. He is the best!As far as his DVD goes... First get a copy. On CBS which is regulated by the FCC he codes his off-color comments. If you want to see him as he has the complete freedom to speak about anything he thinks or wants to say.There are few working humorists and comedians presently working who are close to him. He has taken comedy to be an art form. (I guess you can say that I like him.}

at best. Not good, not bad.

I was a Craig Ferguson fan from his late night show when I found this here. In the privacy of my own house I laughed out loud again and again. I think Craig Ferguson is a funny, funny person and think we should see more standup from him on here.

Here's a tip for 1 or 2 star people- watch something else! Enjoyed as much as any standup I have watched. Guess what- never seen one who I laughed at every joke- Thanks Craig! Loved it!

A crude loudmouth that thinks the louder he shouts the funnier he is. I knew I was in trouble when the "introduction" to this Craig Ferguson comedy special was a 5 minute home-movie/travelogue about Craig Ferguson. And, oh yeah, he's a new father so I had to listen to about 10 minutes of show telling us (hahaha) how terrible it is to be around kids. You know that ass at the end of bar that hoots and farts and thinks he hysterical. He's funny compared to this guy.

Craig's got another winner here. I especially love his tirade against the scandal tabloids — his bit on Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, and Brad Pitt is side-splittingly hilarious and right on target. As in his previous live-performance video, "Does This Need to be Said," Ferguson delights in interacting with his audience, and, simply put, I really enjoy watching him work. I won't say this about many stand-up comedians, but I love it when Ferguson's putting things together in his head, and starts cracking up over what he's about to say. I'm glad he takes us along for the ride....

One of his best!

It was fantastic. I would buy anything that Craig Ferguson is in. I can't wait to see him live. He is amazinng!!!

Craig Furguson is so at ease on stage and on TV. For me he is one of the best performer for a good laugh!

Brilliant