On one sleepless night a year or so ago, I turned on the television and flicked restlessly throught the channels, looking for something that would distract my churning brain. That is when I discovered the utterly fab entertainment program known as “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.”

I knew CF had a late-night show, but I had never had the slightest interest in checking it out. Not only does my usual bedtime come FAR before the late-night programs, I also knew CF only as Mr. Wick on “The Drew Carey Show,” and had found him fairly irritating.

Friends, I am here to tell you: If you have not seen CF do his thing on “The Late Late Show,” you must check it out. First of all, he is pretty much completely unscripted, which leads to moments of sublime silliness. Second, his interviews tend to only incidentally cover whatever the celebrity du jour is there to hawk, and wander instead into hilariously WTF areas. Third, he is a combination of smart and sincere and snarky and depressive and joyful that I find appallingly appealing.

Finally, and most importantly, he is a fan of the musical number.

HOORAY FOR MUSICAL NUMBERS!

CF’s shows often begin with him standing silently in front of the camera — and then a song will start to play. He will dance and lip sync, and then a couple members of his staff in elaborate costumes (one of which is almost always S&M gear) come out and join him. Sometimes there are extra dancers; sometimes there are puppets. It is thoroughly delightful!

But I know it may not sound so in my description, so please check it out for yourself. OH RIGHT this is the song I heard on my way to work this morning.

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