CBS plans expanded "Carpool Karaoke" with Paul

Paul McCartney's recent "Carpool Karaoke" segment on James Corden's "Late, Late Show" will be expanded into a primetime TV special, according to CBS.

“We were overwhelmed by the response to our ‘Carpool Karaoke’ with Paul McCartney. We loved making it and knew we had something special, but it was so wonderful for us to see how many people watched and enjoyed it,” said Ben Winston, executive producer of The Late Late Show. “I think it resonated with people as Paul’s music speaks to every generation, young and old, especially today. The message in the music is as relevant now as it has ever been. After the shoot, while we sat in the edit, we had to cut so much we loved for time. Not only did Paul do a concert in that Liverpool pub, but James and he discussed so much in the car. We are so delighted CBS has given us this primetime special to make an hour-long version of this ‘Carpool Karaoke.’ Now everyone can see the joy of that concert and more of their chat.”

The special will air at 8 p.m. Aug. 20.

Here's the original segment, which has attracted more than 29 million views on YouTube.



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