article_snippet: (CNN)He's a virtual unknown to American audiences, but James Corden's proved James Corden's had what it takes as a late night host.
article_snippet: James Corden's's debut as the fourth host of CBS' "
article_snippet: Late Late Show" on Monday night was one of the smoothest first episodes of any new talk show hosts in recent memory.
article_snippet: Ignoring the usual five minutes or so of monologue jokes, James Corden's launched right into a star-studded pre-taped bit that showed how he got the job of host: by picking up one of CBS president Les Moonves' Willy Wonka-esque golden ticket dropped by Chelsea Handler (a joke referencing rumors that she was in talks for the job Corden won).
article_snippet: James Corden's received advice from Jay Leno, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Meryl Streep as he trained to be the best host he could be.
article_snippet: James Corden's's predecessor, Craig Ferguson, sang the new show's theme song, and Corden - who co-starred in the musical film "Into the Woods" - ended Tom Hanks first show with an original song.
article_snippet: If Twitter reaction is any indication, James Corden's charmed enough viewers to draw viewers back Tuesday night.
highlights_snippet: James Corden's first "Late Late Show" premiered Monday on CBS .
  
highlights_snippet: James Corden's proved a charming, entertaining host .
  