Jim Parsons Among Upcoming Guests on CBS's THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON

CBS has announced its schedule of upcoming guests on THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON for the week of December 29th - January 10th.  (Monday through Friday, 12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT, Following Broadcasts of the "Late Show with David Letterman")

(*Denotes changes and/or additions to previous schedule, (n) Denotes new broadcast)

Thursday, Dec. 29 Actor Jim Parsons from the CBS comedy series “The Big Bang Theory”; music by Cake

Friday, Dec. 30 Actor Alan Alda; reality TV personality Ariel Tweto

Monday, Jan. 2 Actor Tim Meadows, music by Eliza Doolittle, comedy by Myq Kaplan (n)

*Tuesday, Jan. 3 Actress Carrie Fisher; actor Matthew Gray Gubler from the CBS drama series “Criminal Minds” (n)

*Wednesday, Jan. 4 Actor RZA, actress Melissa Rauch from the CBS comedy series “The Big Bang Theory” (n)

*Thursday, Jan. 5 Actor Tom Selleck from the CBS drama series “Blue Bloods”; actress Daniela Ruah (n) from the CBS drama series “NCIS: LA” (n)

*Friday, Jan. 6 Actor Michael Clarke Duncan; actress Laura Prepon (n)

*Monday, Jan. 9 TV host Howie Mandel (n)

*Tuesday, Jan 10 Fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi (n)

Craig Ferguson joined the late-night television arena as host of THE LATE LATE SHOW in January 2005, following a career that encompassed film, television and the stage. The Scottish-born actor, writer, director and producer, who is also known for his role as Nigel Wick on "The Drew Carey Show," brings a fresh approach to late-night television, which has quickly evolved into appointment television for America's nightly insomniacs.

Each weeknight, the Peabody Award-winning show, lead by Emmy Award-nominated Ferguson, entertains audiences with an exceptional, unscripted monologue and goes one-on-one with guests from the worlds of film, television, sports and news. Additionally, THE LATE LATE SHOW with CRAIG FERGUSON continues to spotlight eclectic, edgy musical acts and rising stand-up comedians.