The Late Late Show with James Corden

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Season 1
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 24, 2015
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 4, 3, 2, 1
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6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

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  1. Annimallover
    May 25, 2016
    2
    I LOVE Craig Ferguson! I couldn't bring myself to watch James Corden. However now, the Colbert Show over & Corden comes on. He is overweight, and standing there holding his hands together like he needs the bathroom. It sickens me that he got a studio makeover, is getting advertised & CBS promotes him. I have tried, but I can't watch him without thinking he looks uncomfortable being soI LOVE Craig Ferguson! I couldn't bring myself to watch James Corden. However now, the Colbert Show over & Corden comes on. He is overweight, and standing there holding his hands together like he needs the bathroom. It sickens me that he got a studio makeover, is getting advertised & CBS promotes him. I have tried, but I can't watch him without thinking he looks uncomfortable being so heavy. I cant make it thru a show. His carpool karaoke is a good idea depending on his guest. Cordon panders to his guests, &while he may be sincere, he isn't funny.
    Trevor Noah is fantastic replacing John Stewart, with his own brand of humor. James Corden unfortunately just makes me miss Craig Ferguson more.    … Expand
  2. Mollyscot
    Mar 28, 2015
    0
    I find it frustrating and quite sad that CBS had the chance to follow on from Craig with another unique, intelligent and unpredictable host yet, instead, chose to follow the growing trend of dumbed down TV for the attention deficit, celebrity obsessed, "don't ask me to think" audience.

    We have more than enough of this formulaic dross already. Frenzied audience, whooping and hollering    I find it frustrating and quite sad that CBS had the chance to follow on from Craig with another unique, intelligent and unpredictable host yet, instead, chose to follow the growing trend of dumbed down TV for the attention deficit, celebrity obsessed, "don't ask me to think" audience.

    We have more than enough of this formulaic dross already. Frenzied audience, whooping and hollering with evangelical hysteria for no apparent reason. Check. Embarrassingly unfunny opening monologue. Check. Pointless house band. Check. Pre-recorded sketches with celebrities doing "hilarious" stuff to show us they are oh so self-effacing and down to earth (pre-approved by their publicists and lawyers of course). Check. The host fawning over the guests du jour with sycophantic waffle "I just loved your new movie/book/album", "You are a legend/my hero/EVERYBODY loves you" and my personal favourite "Just listen to them.." (wide camera shot of brain dead audience on their feet clapping,chanting, whooping, …) Check.

    This latest offering is just more of the same; produced, packaged and tied in a neat little bow. Late night Fallon, Kimmel, Leno, Letterman and yes, I'm looking at you too, Ellen. There is enough day time and evening dumbed downed fluff to fill a pillow the size of the Atlantic. Could late night TV not at least try to be a haven for some sort of integrity? What are the advertisers afraid of? Do they think their particular brand of insomniac medicine dulls the senses that much? Corden, at least, takes proctology to new heights; with each and every star utterance he either guffaws like a demented banshee or gazes open mouthed like a teenager in love.

    It is as pointless to compare this to Craig Ferguson's show as it is to compare "Twelve Angry Men" to "Fifty Shades of Grey". I am, however, reminded of one scene from the former LLS. The opening sequence, Craig and Secretariat, their faces mere inches from the camera, both just staring wide eyed. Seconds pass. Nothing happens. Finally Craig says "We're seeing who blinks first". Pointless, infantile, laugh out loud genius. Groucho Marx would have loved it. It will be interesting to see which, if any, of the networks blinks first.    … Expand
  3. anaelena
    May 21, 2015
    4
    Since i was previously DVR'ing Craing Ferguson ,i decided to give it a try with the new host.I like James Corden and I started to watch him with an open mind. At the begining i enjoyed it and i could n't wait to watch the next episode, however i am starting to get sick of his schizophrenic ways of hosting the show... way too much compliments to the guests, trying to be on the right sidesSince i was previously DVR'ing Craing Ferguson ,i decided to give it a try with the new host.I like James Corden and I started to watch him with an open mind. At the begining i enjoyed it and i could n't wait to watch the next episode, however i am starting to get sick of his schizophrenic ways of hosting the show... way too much compliments to the guests, trying to be on the right sides of things ,etc. and i can't put my finger on in what it is with the show that it's running thin . i guess, that piece of dancing in the middle of the street (Grease) was my breaking point . It was way too long and ridiculous . I guess, i am going to hang in there until Colbert comes along. I truly miss Craig Ferguson , Geoff and Secretariat...but i guess they are busy solving crimes. :D… Expand
  4. IraSchlamazel
    May 5, 2015
    3
    When announced, I couldn't understand the choice of James Corden. Little known in the States but for those devoted BBC America fans, his inclusion was confusing. Then came the premier and it all became clear- The Graham Norton Show! This is essentially The Graham Norton Show for American audiences. Does it work? To a certain extent. The problem is The Graham Norton Show in it's currentWhen announced, I couldn't understand the choice of James Corden. Little known in the States but for those devoted BBC America fans, his inclusion was confusing. Then came the premier and it all became clear- The Graham Norton Show! This is essentially The Graham Norton Show for American audiences. Does it work? To a certain extent. The problem is The Graham Norton Show in it's current incarnation is beginning to wear a bit thin after 8 years, and the Late Late Show w/ James Corden is also wearing thin- after only a little over a month! It's all so formulaic and predictable- the jokes are the most obvious, the pre-taped bits seem written by 9 year old girls (performing "Grease" in the crosswalks of Beverly Boulevard and Genesee Avenue in Hollywood was a painfully silly idea that went on for a painfully long time)- the humor is just so juvenile it seems its main audience will have been in bed asleep for hours before the show comes on!
    When it was Craig Ferguson, there wasn't a predictable second on his show- extremely intelligent, fast witted and just plain laugh out loud fun! Every morning (thanks to DVR) we'd start the day with Craig and Geoff Peterson. We tried waking up with James, but noise does not equal energy and the lack of anything more than a slight chuckle just makes me want to go back to bed. New morning routine- light classical music and stronger coffee. The Late Late Show is just piling up on the DVR and it's getting harder and harder to get through them. I may just have to give up. Bottom line: CBS would have been wise to sign Tom Lennon as the replacement- he just seems a more natural fit with the energy and quick wit needed to fill Craig's enormous shoes (though sadly, not Tom's actual feet!)    … Expand
  5. Observitude
    Apr 4, 2015
    9
    Above his awfully English mannerism is a fellow who seems radical enough to really make something different out of the show. The recent episode in Tommy's house proved this. Like Craig, he is probably going to be more ruthless in how he approaches the show because he is in another country and probably feels as though he is living a dream; that is, an American dream. A dream that he isAbove his awfully English mannerism is a fellow who seems radical enough to really make something different out of the show. The recent episode in Tommy's house proved this. Like Craig, he is probably going to be more ruthless in how he approaches the show because he is in another country and probably feels as though he is living a dream; that is, an American dream. A dream that he is enjoying, but not desperately clinging to. Someone who has raised themselves up to such a status in their own country - such as Conan and Meyer- might be much more cautious and pedantic in their approach.

    I think once he gets over the initial excitement and gets that surface-level calm exemplified by Letterman, he will be a solid broadcaster. Colbert and Corden are going to be a serious one-two punch in late night TV. NBC and Fallon should be concerned.    … Expand
  6. Tood
    May 21, 2015
    0
    I am both an Anglophile, and a late night show devotee. This show is garbage, and I almost never write negative reviews. I wanted to like this, but can we please have Craig Ferguson back? Hell, the Pat Sajak show was more entertaining than this tripe
  7. whiteguilt
    May 27, 2015
    0
    The Late Late Show with James Corden is a mediocre attempt at copying Graham Norton. As a huge fan of Craig Ferguson, I am appalled by this show. This is a **** version of Graham Norton, with a bit of Jimmy Fallon thrown in to appeal to Americans, because Americans love post-SNL Fallon for some reason. Everything he says to the guests sounds heavily scripted and extremely fake. I missThe Late Late Show with James Corden is a mediocre attempt at copying Graham Norton. As a huge fan of Craig Ferguson, I am appalled by this show. This is a **** version of Graham Norton, with a bit of Jimmy Fallon thrown in to appeal to Americans, because Americans love post-SNL Fallon for some reason. Everything he says to the guests sounds heavily scripted and extremely fake. I miss Craig ripping up the interview cards every episode. Overall, awful.… Expand
  8. SarahLeigh
    May 22, 2015
    10
    James Corden You are so funny! Love the show... love the interviews... and more over, how refreshing it is for an interviewer to ask open questions... (without answering for them)... My family and I belly laughed at your One Direction and JB sketch.. Keep up the good work!
  9. The_Darwin_Ang
    May 18, 2015
    10
    I always find other late night talk shows boring but this one??? I always have a good dose of laugh everytime I watch it. It's like the man never seem to run out of ideas and antics. I hope he never runs out of those ideas. More power to the show!
  10. indirect2
    Mar 29, 2015
    9
    A very likeable host, perfect persona for this type of show. He is a very good comedy actor which works well with small sketches such as the Tom Hanks bit. Also i thing he has a friendly interview style, while at the same time not being afraid to ask probing questions to celebrities. I believe he will become an institution on late night.
  11. WalnutBud
    Mar 23, 2015
    8
    The first episode was a real treat. James Conden showed off a sweet, good natured
    personality that jibbed well with his first guests Mila Kunis and Tom Hanks. The house band seems to be the edgy part of the show as well as the on-set bar. Conden proved his talent with the closing song as well as the skit looking at Hank's filmography. The Di Vinci Code bit made me laugh out loud alone.    The first episode was a real treat. James Conden showed off a sweet, good natured
    personality that jibbed well with his first guests Mila Kunis and Tom Hanks. The house band seems to be the edgy part of the show as well as the on-set bar. Conden proved his talent with the closing song as well as the skit looking at Hank's filmography. The Di Vinci Code bit made me laugh out loud alone. The set is a little distracting with heavy duty L.A. skyline model at seemingly dusk. The rest of the set seems retro-clubby with neon and the house band Karen a little too front and center. Bandleader Reggie Watts is a mystery but still a good start for a stranger in a strange job.    … Expand
  12. lapan
    Jun 15, 2015
    8
    What I like about the show is James is trying something that has long been missing from late night tv: sincerity and talent. Like Johnny, way way before him, he strives to make room for the guests to be the highlight of the show. He doesn't come with that comedian's need to be on top at all times.
  13. Rowdy14
    Nov 11, 2015
    10
    Love this show.. I watch jimmy Fallon and turn over to James Corden.. I hate the late late show on NBC with Seth Meyers..Sure do laugh and enjoy James Corden show though..Very funny..
  14. bearh
    Jan 22, 2016
    9
    I agree it is not up to the Graham Norton level. In the beginning, I was unsure of the show, but gave it a chance just because you could see that Corden was trying so hard. That evolved to really seeing how talented he is (singing is obvious, but he is a good/witty conversationalist too. How long before CBS realizes its mistake and moves him up an hour? Just wish he would get rid ofI agree it is not up to the Graham Norton level. In the beginning, I was unsure of the show, but gave it a chance just because you could see that Corden was trying so hard. That evolved to really seeing how talented he is (singing is obvious, but he is a good/witty conversationalist too. How long before CBS realizes its mistake and moves him up an hour? Just wish he would get rid of the note cards and just talk to the guests on the couch. Reggie adds a lot too.… Expand
  15. Wholaver3
    Mar 31, 2016
    10
    I used to be a David Letterman fan before his departure from late night t.v. and never really thought I would like another late night show again, because I always found the rest so lackluster. However, James Corden is absolutely owning the late night show business in my opinion! I find him to be absolutely charming, he brings out the best in the celebs he has on the show, and he is quiteI used to be a David Letterman fan before his departure from late night t.v. and never really thought I would like another late night show again, because I always found the rest so lackluster. However, James Corden is absolutely owning the late night show business in my opinion! I find him to be absolutely charming, he brings out the best in the celebs he has on the show, and he is quite talented in his own right. His carpool karaoke segments are my absolute fave!...It puts the musicians in a much more relaxed environment where I think they are able to open up more and be more themselves. Thus we get to see a side of them we don't normally see and we wouldn't see if they were just performing on his show. His show is very outside the box at times and I love it! I hope CBS keeps him around for many, many years and maybe even gives him a better time slot, because I bet the ratings would just go right through the roof. If people love Ellen and Oprah they would absolutely adore James during prime time as long as nothing on his show changed!… Expand
  16. SeattleGreek
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    James Corden is not only funny, but he's absolute genius ! I will stay up until 11:35PM just to watch
    the monologue and have RARELY not found it funny.

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67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Apr 7, 2015
    60
    Corden isn’t as facile as Fallon, but he also isn’t as fawning. Instead of bringing guests out one at a time, he bunched them (a good move) but didn’t have enough experience to pull both into all conversations.
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  2. Las Vegas Weekly
    Reviewed by: Josh Bell
    Apr 2, 2015
    40
    Corden is inoffensive and upbeat, so it’s hard to hate him, but it’s hard to imagine him building a dedicated following, either. Unlike Ferguson, who made his little corner of late night into something unique, Corden is just marking time until viewers fall asleep.
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  3. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Diane Gordon
    Mar 24, 2015
    80
    Corden is a talent worth watching for his sheer likability, musical and comedy talent, and genuine love of culture, pop and otherwise. He’s bending the late-night comedy show formula to fit his skill set, which given this first outing, is impressive.
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