Craig Ferguson: Funny or Not?

My wife and I don't really watch any live television--we Tivo everything we're interested in and watch it at a later time. But somehow, we keep leaving the TV on just the right channel to accidentally catch The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. (This is especially weird considering the fact that we don't watch anything else on CBS.)

After catching bits and pieces of about a dozen episodes of The Late Late Show, we have one simple question: Who the heck finds Craig Ferguson funny?

I'll admit that his accent is charming, and he's a very likable guy. But watching him tell his corny jokes and mug for the camera is like watching your drunk uncle tell jokes. Some might be better than others, but even the few that are funny are ruined by the cheesy delivery and his constant need to explain the punchline and give that "Ooh, I made a funny!" grin.

i just don't get it. Maybe he's a throwback to the days of Vaudeville or something--someone that only people over seventy can appreciate. That would go a long way toward explaining how he got invited to do the White House Correspondent's Dinner this year. That crowd certainly matches the demographic.

Anyway, his performance at that event is available on YouTube. Here's part one:

If anything, I think it supports my claim that Mr. Ferguson is completely unfunny. Let me know if you disagree.