James Corden makes an early visit to CBS late night when he appears for the first time on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Friday, Nov. 21 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.  

            As previously announced, the 36-year-old Corden will make his debut as host of THE LATE LATE SHOW Monday, March 9, 2015 (12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT).  Corden succeeds Craig Ferguson, the critically acclaimed host of THE LATE LATE SHOW for the past 10 years. Ferguson announced his intention to leave the show during his April 28 broadcast, and will sign off on Dec. 19, 2014.  

The Tony Award and BAFTA-winning Corden stars in the highly anticipated feature film “Into the Woods,” which will premiere in theaters Dec. 25.  

Also featured on the LATE SHOW Friday, Nov. 21 are legendary television producer Norman Lear, author of his new memoir Even This I Get to Experience, and a performance by musical guests TV on the Radio.

The LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN is a production of Worldwide Pants Incorporated.  Barbara Gaines, Matt Roberts, Jude Brennan, Maria Pope and Rob Burnett are the executive producers.

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RATING: TV-PG (Rating may change on day of broadcast due to specific subject matter.)

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