EXCLUSIVE: In the grand custom of Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde, Craig Ferguson is occurring a grand tour of America for NCS and the nation’s 250th birthday.
The Emmy- and Peabody-winning comic will host Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose. Produced by The Intellectual Property Corporation, the collection will premiere later this yr as a part of NCS Originals’ 2026 programming slate.
The collection is described as a cross-country journey to discover the matters and individuals who make up fashionable America and ask what it actually means to be American at this time.
American On Purpose unpacks the nation’s chaotic, triumphant, and controversial 250-year journey of independence, per the official description. “Ferguson explores the identity of the country he now calls home after becoming a proud citizen in 2008, digging into its freedoms, contradictions, and cultural quirks. The journey takes him from monster truck rallies to Ellis Island and beyond, combining American history with his signature wit and playfulness to meet the moment of the nation’s 250th anniversary.”
“Any chance I get to remind my fellow Americans that we are still the best idea for a country anyone has ever had I’m going to take it. My eagle is still bald and my banner is still spangled with stars,” stated Ferguson.
American On Purpose unpacks the nation’s chaotic, triumphant, and controversial 250-year journey of independence. Ferguson explores the id of the nation he now calls house after turning into a proud citizen in 2008, digging into its freedoms, contradictions, and cultural quirks. The journey takes him from monster truck rallies to Ellis Island and past, combining American historical past along with his signature wit and playfulness to fulfill the second of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
“Craig has an extraordinary ability to ask serious questions without losing a sense of joy, perspective, or humanity,” stated Amy Entelis, govt vice chairman of expertise, NCS Originals and inventive growth for NCS Worldwide. “At a moment of reflection for the country, the series invites viewers to look inward through a voice that is insightful, generous, and profound.”
Ferguson serves as govt producer together with Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, and Erin Gamble for IPC; showrunner Morgan Fallon and Amy Entelis, Lyle Gamm and Katie Hinman for NCS.
Ferguson is repped by WME, Vault Entertainment and Gang, Tyre.