The Late Late Show with James Corden

Corden puts a gleeful new face to this established show, and his enthusiasm is infectious for those who watch. His comedy style is neither snarky nor condescending, and he shows that he's as willing to be the brunt of a joke as he is to get laughs at someone else's expense. The skits are clever and incorporate celebrities in unpredictable ways, yielding lots of laughs.

The most noticeable difference between The Late Late Show and other late-night offerings is the dual-interview format that sees both of the night's guests seated side by side on the couch and Corden next to them on a chair, rather than behind a more traditional desk. This sets a more congenial atmosphere and lets the celebrities to feed off each other's comments and jokes. It also allows for a longer interview, which is a welcome change when the interplay is going well but could be a hindrance if the guests don't already have a rapport with each other. Ultimately, though, Corden proves he's worthy of the spot and likely won't disappoint late-night comedy fans.