Comments on: Craig Ferguson Refuses To Do Spears Jokes

Talk Show Host Who Battled Alcoholism Takes Heat Off Of "Vulnerable" Pop Star

[tuckerndfw]

Oomah,

I watched Mr. Ferguson's show last night and he mentioned his (lack of) US citizenship.

He made his usual political comments, after which he made jokes about being denied citizenship.

He is one of the best, if not the best.

[oomah]

There is so much humility in this name! Thank you for not making Britney the butt of your jokes, and I hope and pray you will keep that stance! Two little guys are depending on their mommy and daddy to see them thru this crazy thing we call life...hopefully they will step up to the plate. It doesn't matter to them if their parents make 5.00 or 1 million and 5 and hour...they just want their mommy and daddy. These little guys just want their parents! Love the show and really loved it when I could watch faitfully, now my husband is a big fan! You know what really sucks...is that the times you have come to Vegas, I've had to work...could you possibly come this weekend while I'm off? My husband was at the All Stars Games all weekend...did you make it? That rocked! Hopefully, you can come back to Vegas before he retires from the Air Force in June! While there are a ton of headliners here as you well know, not many that we care to see but we LOVE Craig Ferguson! Thanks Craig for keeping it real! Unfortunately I work nights now so I'm not sure if you've gotten your citizenship yet dude, but if you have congrats if you have not, good luck and we will be proud to call you an American my friend! Take care. Know what our family loves best about you dude...it's that you are just you! Johna

[uaintrightun]

Craig Ferguson is a great/funny man-he saved the drew carry show as far as im concerned.and for him to step up as he has done about the brittney speers junk=hats off mr ferguson,another fine job u have done

[midman22]

Hundreds or thousands of recovering alcoholics and addicts who saw your monologue knew exactly what you were talking about. Thank you for the ever-so-subtle plug for the program that has saved our lives, and Happy Birthday! Viewers were treated to the best kind of AA talk: serious and funny, about experience, strength, and hope. About what we were like, what happened, and how we are now. Thank you, Craig, it was a great meeting! And we pray for the Britney who still suffers.

[tuckerndfw]

Craig Ferguson is one of the most entertaining & humorous (and intelligent) of all late night talk show hosts.

For those who did not see the show, he gave a very heart felt dialogue that including glimpses into his own life. He is an alcoholic who quit drinking many (15 ?) years ago. But, you could tell by his words that he feels deep empathy for others.

Having said that, entertainers seek out the spotlight. They have no legitimate complaints when the spotlight they seek also exposes their weaknesses & failures. The price of fame, as they same. Same goes for any public figure, including politicians.

But, I cannot understand why stories about entertainers and their antics are considered "news" anywhere but in the entertainment section.

I suppose my opinion doesn't carry much weight with "news" outlets.

I thought that Craig avoiding the Spears jokes was very kind of him. It kind of makes one wonder what all is going on in her head. You could not pay me any amount of money to be a celebrity. I like my privacy, and they deserve their private moments just as well.

[mefs92]

I applaud you for your recent show refusing to make jokes about Britney Spears. Congratulations on your 15 year anniversary!

[carmenroche]

Dear Craig,
I am a recovering alcoholic. I sincerely appreciate your honesty and funny things you admit too when you drank.
I really do admire your sincere care about
Britney Spears crisis. I heard your personal thoughts about her and more people should take this same stand about it. She is crying for help.
Thank you,
Carmen in Las Vegas
ps. When are you coming to Las Vegas ?

[lfmay-2009]

I've watched Craig's show for over a year despite the late hour- hey, hey, I can always sleep at work tomorrow. He's brilliant. I love his monologues- he's genuine. But, you don't understand another person's pain until you've been there- or someone in your family has. Thank goodness for people with a conscience. Craig is a true gentleman and a scholar.

[christiansin]

Craig Ferguson is the best of late night!

I'd much rather see Ferguson make fun of Trump's haircut. Brittney Spears has the excuse of temporary insanity to explain her bad haircut, but Trump chose his haircut while being of sound mind! That is much funnier!!!!!!

[starman05265]

Craig Ferguson...the only late night host with a shred of class it appears...I've rarely watched your show..but you've just earned a convert..

[linfinster]

Another reason I like Craig!

[unclebuck14]

I applaud your stance on Britney Spears and other vulnerable people. We are becoming a mean spirited society and its about time someone takes the high road on this issue. I know you didn't take this stand for ratings but I am now a loyal fan.

[Dave & Carol]

Great job Craig! I'm glad you took a stand for decency.

[gerryram-2009]

good job, a fine
human, in did

[merd0528]

Someone on television finally has given us a sincere comment on another human being without being worried about the numbers. Craig is a standup guy with a backbone. Great to hear that on the morning show. Put him on earlier!

[julia43]

I agree that Craig Ferguson's position regarding Britney Spears is honest, decent and shows a high level of integrity on his part. I love the late night laughs as much as anyone, but the jokes seem to have taken a mean-spirited turn. The pain and suffering of another person should not be the source of humor under any circumstances. You go, Craig!!!

[zeewot]

Sounds like partyguy51 could use some help himself. Clearly the words of someone in heavy denial. Great to hear Craig's insightful words. Very refreshing for someone in hollywood to speak so honestly and from the heart. Good job!

[innarobbins]

i thought I will never read story like that.... its about time....

[careyc21]

I am personally glad to know that at least someone out there in the media world understands that this woman is HUMAN and is just as entitled as the rest of us to make mistakes and screw up, the problem here is , is because of who she is its public instead of being private, which is the way it is for the rest of us we are able to heal and learn how to cope with what life throws at us. How can she when she has a CAMERA in her face 24/7 I mean geez the woman can not even take a Pi** in private with out a camera being right there, so EVERYTHING SHE DOES including smoking a cigerette gets so BLOWN up and way out of Proportion.