Craig Kilborn

Craig Kilborn had an amazing 14 year run in television where he went from local TV in Monterey, CA to ESPN's SportsCenter to the original host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central and finally as the host of The Late, Late Show on CBS where he was known as "The Natural Host." While at ESPN, he hosted "The Feel Good Edition" and sprinkled his humor throughout the broadcast. Some of his popular catchphrases included "Oh Precious," "Oh Nature," "It's the Cold and Pooh Season," "Jumanji," "Spank Me," "Ohhh, Resourceful," and "Release, Rotation, Splash." At The Daily Show, Craigers came up with the very popular "5 Questions" and "Dance, Dance, Dance" and was also nominated for a CableAce Award for Outstanding Entertainment Host. During his tenure, The Daily Show was named "Best Late Night Comedy" by TV Guide. While hosting the CBS Late, Late Show - despite a smaller writing staff and no band - Kilby miraculously beat ABC's Jimmy Kimmel in the ratings and also beat NBC's Conan O'Brian in every television market where his lead-in, David Letterman, beat Jay Leno in the ratings. Some of the popular segments Craig came up with at The Late, Late Show were "Yambo," "Sebastian: The Asexual Icon," "Recreate A Press Photo," "Talking To The Moon," and "To Blank With Love," in addition to continuing "5 Questions." Craig has also acted in several movies including a memorable role as Mark, the philandering boyfriend in Old School, where he delivered the phrase "Good talk, see you out there" and "Guy Code." Craig has a podcast called The Life Gorgeous where he "shares his magical life, in hopes of improving your life." He says he started the podcast after people following his "iconic Instagram were clamoring for it." Craig was born in Kansas City, Missouri, moved briefly to Florham Park, New Jersey, and - from kindergarten through high school - grew up in Hastings, Minnesota. He is a passionate Minnesota Timberwolves fan and a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan. His nicknames are Kilby and Lord Kilby.