Late night laughs: the 4 best comedy clips of the week

by bennie4481 on 2012-03-07 09:35:00

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While most late-night shows took the week off, Jay Leno and Craig Ferguson kept the jokes coming. Jay Leno spoke with Lisa Kudrow from Friends and about making friends with wild animals. Craig Ferguson poked fun at Harry Potter fans when he dissed the owl-based Ralph Lauren hoodie system, and his Thursday guest joked about the Kardashians when the two came up with a proposal for a new exercise craze.

Monologue: The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

On Tuesday, the Scot took shots at junk mail, spam mail, and email in general. Perhaps in light of this week's premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 at Ralph Lauren stores, he even parodied the owl-based system in the wizarding world.

Lisa Kudrow on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Adventurers may not want to travel with the Friends star anytime soon. On Tuesday, Kudrow discussed her ideal vacation - which is doing nothing - and the nerve-wracking experience of giving the commencement address at her alma mater, Vassar College, where she graduated in 1985 with a BS in Biology (photos: behind the scenes with Jay Leno).

Thomas Lennon on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

The actor and late-night host came up with a hot new exercise rage on Thursday, and they only need the right celebrity to make it a trend - like one of the Kardashians.

Best Guest Interview: Wild Animals on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Leno took a walk on the wild side this Wednesday as animal trainer Julie Scardina brought some of her wild animal friends to visit. Here, a long-legged ibis takes a wish for his hair.

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