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keopeli

(3,461 posts)
Fri Apr 29, 2022, 11:10 AM Apr 2022

James Corden tears up as he vows to leave The Late Late Show with a bang after confirming shock exit

James Corden announces final year, but gives no reason for exit.

I LOVED Craig Fergeson! I was picked by David Letterman to follow his show. Craig made me laugh every night, just like Letterman. When Colbert took over from Letterman, Craig was told he had to go.

Corden followed - a Brit who was totally unknown to US audiences, though he had done work in the UK.

I have never enjoyed Corden. He is not funny or clever to me. I tried to enjoy his show and his humor, but it has never worked. I'm sure there are people here who enjoy James, but I just don't find his style and comedy entertaining. He comes across as an inexperienced amateur. His jokes are all sophomoric. He tries way too hard to be funny and clever and it shows.

All that to say that I'm thrilled to know the time slot after Colbert is open again! I really hope that CBS will take the advice of Colbert. I wish they would consult with Letterman and Jon Stewart. But, I imagine CBS will ignore input from talented comedians. I would not be surprised if they hired one of these "conservative comics", some of the most un-funny people around, in an attempt to draw in Republican viewers. (Comedy is completely anathema to conservatives.)

Fingers crossed that we get lucky and CBS finds someone that can really make us laugh. We really need much more of that on the TeeVee!
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James Corden tears up as he vows to leave The Late Late Show with a bang after confirming shock exit (Original Post) keopeli Apr 2022 OP
Not even waiting a day from the announcement no_hypocrisy Apr 2022 #1
I was a big fan of Craig but I bet he was too 'out there' for a lot of people. Gidney N Cloyd Apr 2022 #2
I hope virtually all of these shows die off. Jirel Apr 2022 #3
K & R Budi Apr 2022 #5
You know that you aren't REQUIRED to watch them AZSkiffyGeek Apr 2022 #11
that's always been my solution! Skittles Apr 2022 #18
Up late most nights. Usually leave it on Colbert after news, then Corden, while I surf on tablet. Hoyt Apr 2022 #4
They should stick to being comediens instead of politicians Budi Apr 2022 #6
I don't know, political humor is the best. Hoyt Apr 2022 #8
We're on politics overload. I stopped watching all late nite when politics became the main topic. Budi Apr 2022 #9
Half the country gets their political news from these shows. Meadowoak Apr 2022 #12
Doubt that. But if it's true, most late night shows aren't white wing. Hoyt Apr 2022 #13
Dennis Miller? Me. Apr 2022 #7
Please god, no. nt Laffy Kat Apr 2022 #17
That's you and I both. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 #10
I like James Corden jcgoldie Apr 2022 #14
My choice would be Sarah Silverman Auggie Apr 2022 #15
Yep, CBS has turned into Fox Lite. Laffy Kat Apr 2022 #16
If they thought having a Brit was a winning formula, they should ask John Oliver DFW Apr 2022 #19
Wow, I like Corden as a person, but I agree with his own comments. mysteryowl Apr 2022 #20

no_hypocrisy

(45,771 posts)
1. Not even waiting a day from the announcement
Fri Apr 29, 2022, 11:16 AM
Apr 2022

WABC late night radio host announced a campaign to ascend to Late Late Night.

Gidney N Cloyd

(19,780 posts)
2. I was a big fan of Craig but I bet he was too 'out there' for a lot of people.
Fri Apr 29, 2022, 11:20 AM
Apr 2022

Corden has always left me cold. He's clearly a talented guy but too showbiz-y for me.

Jirel

(1,989 posts)
3. I hope virtually all of these shows die off.
Fri Apr 29, 2022, 11:22 AM
Apr 2022

There are a few good late night shows, like Colbert, but he isn't your usual talk-show host. Most of these are just cheap late-night filler garbage, not entertaining or informative, just gossipy, barely tolerable trash for people who can't sleep and don't feel like doing something more creative than parking in front of a TV.

AZSkiffyGeek

(10,788 posts)
11. You know that you aren't REQUIRED to watch them
Fri Apr 29, 2022, 11:51 AM
Apr 2022

There's always an off button. Nice solution, that way you don't need to worry about possibly seeing cheap late-night filler garbage, while people that do enjoy them can still watch without offending the sanctimonious TV haters.

Skittles

(152,964 posts)
18. that's always been my solution!
Fri Apr 29, 2022, 07:53 PM
Apr 2022

with the exception of Jon Stewart, I have disliked them going all the way back to Carson

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
4. Up late most nights. Usually leave it on Colbert after news, then Corden, while I surf on tablet.
Fri Apr 29, 2022, 11:22 AM
Apr 2022

Don't think Corden was that bad, but other than driving around singing with some guests, not a big fan.

For me, Colbert really needs some new writers. He was great up until mid-Covid.

I'd love another Letterman type.

 

Budi

(15,325 posts)
9. We're on politics overload. I stopped watching all late nite when politics became the main topic.
Fri Apr 29, 2022, 11:39 AM
Apr 2022

Maybe I still remember the days pre-Trump when the world of humor would actually be funny.


mahatmakanejeeves

(56,886 posts)
10. That's you and I both.
Fri Apr 29, 2022, 11:47 AM
Apr 2022
I have never enjoyed Corden. He is not funny or clever to me. I tried to enjoy his show and his humor, but it has never worked. I'm sure there are people here who enjoy James, but I just don't find his style and comedy entertaining. He comes across as an inexperienced amateur. His jokes are all sophomoric. He tries way too hard to be funny and clever and it shows.

jcgoldie

(11,582 posts)
14. I like James Corden
Fri Apr 29, 2022, 12:52 PM
Apr 2022

I prefer dryer sarcastic humor in the Letterman vein, but I do like Corden's energy. I don't go out of my way to tune in but whenever I've seen it he usually makes me smile.

DFW

(54,050 posts)
19. If they thought having a Brit was a winning formula, they should ask John Oliver
Fri Apr 29, 2022, 08:23 PM
Apr 2022

He might be a little too much candle power, but he would certainly keep the audience riveted to the screen.

mysteryowl

(7,323 posts)
20. Wow, I like Corden as a person, but I agree with his own comments.
Fri Apr 29, 2022, 08:48 PM
Apr 2022

Now, CBS has a great opportunity to create a show like Graham Norton in England.
It is such a delight to watch celebrates enjoying the stories of each other.

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