Alec Baldwin Requests NBC to Quit 30 ROCK
Alec Baldwin Requests NBC to Quit 30 ROCK
#1Alec Baldwin Requests NBC to Quit 30 ROCK
Posted: 4/26/07 at 1:59am
I doubt the show could recover if Baldwin leaves, it's doing badly enough as it is...
Divorced dad Alec Baldwin, caught yelling at his daughter on a voicemail message, said Wednesday he asked NBC to let him out of his "30 Rock" contract so he can devote his time to the issue of "parental alienation."
"If I never acted again I couldn't care less," Baldwin said in a pre-taped appearance for ABC's "The View," scheduled to air Friday.
The actor, in a transcript provided to The Associated Press by "The View," said that he also wanted to quit "30 Rock" so the sitcom and the hundreds who work on it wouldn't "be hurt by the situation."
NBC, however, quickly shot down the idea. The actor has became a key asset for the freshman sitcom, stealing the show as an oily but charming network executive overseeing a "Saturday Night Live"-type program.
Alec Baldwin Wants Out of 30 ROCK
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
MatthewAddison
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/10/04
#2re: Alec Baldwin Requests NBC to Quit 30 ROCK
Posted: 4/26/07 at 11:31am
Amanda, you're so prolific.
Amanda24 for PRESIDENT!
Who's with me???
#8re: Alec Baldwin Requests NBC to Quit 30 ROCK
Posted: 4/26/07 at 11:39amCan I get a few of those in 8x11?
MatthewAddison
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/10/04
#9re: Alec Baldwin Requests NBC to Quit 30 ROCK
Posted: 4/26/07 at 11:42amDo you not care about the environment?
Borstalboy
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/9/04
#10re: Alec Baldwin Requests NBC to Quit 30 ROCK
Posted: 4/26/07 at 11:51amBack on topic--thanks skank!--Mr. Baldwin clearly needs some affection and more...and I'd like to offer my services to cheer him up.
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#11re: Alec Baldwin Requests NBC to Quit 30 ROCK
Posted: 4/26/07 at 11:58amAhaha, Kringas that is awesome.
#14re: Alec Baldwin Requests NBC to Quit 30 ROCK
Posted: 4/26/07 at 12:08pm
30 Rock is not doing "Badly". It was renewed for next season,
But I agree that if Baldwin leaves, it would be a big hit.
And Amanda, you are such a silly, silly girl.
#14re: Alec Baldwin Requests NBC to Quit 30 ROCK
Posted: 4/26/07 at 12:12pmWhatever happened to gentlemen, like Bing Crosby?
#15re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 12:44pmor joan crawford for that matter?
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#13re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 12:52pmThat show is DOA without Baldwin.
#14re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 12:53pmand with him, if ratings don't pick up quickly next season.
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#15re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 1:04pm
Where was his worry about parental alienation when he decided to do the show?
This guy is off in some way, and I hate to say it, because I've always like him.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#16re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 1:05pm
Most reviews I've read seem to single out Baldwin's performance as one of the funniest currently on TV. Along with Tina Fey Baldwin is the center of that show, if he parts, they're going to have to cast some major big name who can be as hilarous as Baldwin to helm the show.
I hope ratings do pick up, these show is not only funny but incredibly smart and witty...I guess that's why it isn't doing so well.
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#17re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 1:08pmRequest denied, according to Backstage.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#18re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 1:08pmlike frasier, man i wish nbc would've given that smart and witty show a chance.
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#19re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 1:14pm
Rath, I clicked on the link when I saw the headline but it's the same press release from the link I posted. The release is very confusing, NBC apparently says that they denied Baldwin's request but Baldwin doesn't seem to want to be in the show anymore. It all seems a bit unclear to me at least from the article.
And I agree, Rath, as much as I enjoy Baldwin's acting something is clearly off, especially since this isn't the first time his temper has been cause of controversy (as Jan Maxwell is very much aware of).
"Some people can thrive and bloom living life in a living room, that's perfect for some people of one hundred and five. But I at least gotta try, when I think of all the sights that I gotta see, all the places I gotta play, all the things that I gotta be at"
#20re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 1:17pmYes, and it's not like Jan Maxwell has a reputation for being difficult or causing trouble. I've worked on a show with her, in fact, so know firsthand that's she's not only completely professional, but delightful.
Have I ever shown you my Shattered Dreams box? It's in my Disappointment Closet. - Marge Simpson
#21re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 1:33pmDo you think the true underlying reason is the Stritch scared him off?
"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg."
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#23re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 2:40pmBUT, can Richard Thomas do dry comedy? Hmmmm....
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#24re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 2:41pmWhy is replace in quotes? What's it a euphemism for?
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blueroses
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#25re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 2:41pmIt's Alec with a C.
#27re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 2:49pmHe can't make a rock bigger than he can throw.
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#28re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 2:50pm
You are a silly, silly girl.
Richard Thomas is a very talented actor, but he cannot do anything. The same with Jim C.
You silly, silly girl.
#29re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 2:50pmIf anyone were to replace Baldwin, the first name that comes to mind is Christopher Walken.
"It does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are 20 gods or no god. It neither picks my pocket, nor breaks my leg."
-- Thomas Jefferson
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#30re: Alec Baldwin fired from The View, says Donald Trump
Posted: 4/26/07 at 2:51pm
"Richard Thomas CAN do anything. There isn't anything HE can't do. So could Jim C. ('Passion Of The Christ')"
I'm kind of glad that the ignore feature isn't working for me because I don't want to miss gems like this.
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