Which CBS executive hired Scottish comedian Craig Ferguson to host the Late, Late Show? Whoever it was deserves a raise, because it was an inspired choice.
MSNBC’s Richard Wolffe was Ferguson’s guest on Wednesday night and tried to explain why he was against any extension of the Bush tax cuts. The following conversation ensued:
Ferguson: You’re a Democrat, aren’t you?
(Audience laughter)
Wolffe: I am a journalist.
Ferguson: A journalist?
(Audience laughter)
Ferguson: Much the same thing, isn’t it?
(Audience laughter)
Not only was Ferguson’s delivery and timing absolutely perfect, but so was Wolffe’s muted acceptance of the truth. He sat there in stunned silence with a silly grin on his face. Right next to the egg on his face.
H/T: NewsBusters.org
