Alec Baldwin apologizes to himself on 'SNL'

That's funny.......a joke making a joke about the joke.......:)

alec baldwin can go sit in a corner with charlie sheen. great guys as long as everything goes their way. but don't you dare tell them they have to follow rules and laws like everyone else.

there are alot more "stars" who believe they are above the law and in many cases the law has allowed them to feel that they deserve to feel privileged. how many times have we seen the courts made decisions like they had early on with lindsey and paris that they are just too pretty to go to jail and let loose with community service "which they don't feel they have to perform" instead of the jail time others receive.

these "stars" do not deserve any more privilege than the rest of us. poking fun at the situation really only makes it worse and encourages the same bad behaviour by those fans that think the "stars" can do no wrong.

Of course, even Tiger Woods said " I felt I was entitled to behave the way I did"........

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhmmmmmm, I guess you missed the point that he was making fun of himself....... Oh yea, because you didn't watch it. I guess if you watched 30 Rock you would realize they skewer both liberals and conservatives and understand that the writing is excellent.

that's right, the celebrity privilege took its toll with tiger as well.

whose fault is it that they feel the way they feel though? how have they gotten to the point of feeling so superior?

whose fault, the fans. gotta know everything that the celebrity is doing oooooing and ahhhhing over everything associated with the star. and the media, they feed the public with all the good and dirt. one moment they're behind them the next condemning them. all the time giving the star the attention they crave and giving them an inflated sense of self importance.

ego can be a good thing, but an overblown one can be the ruination of a person altogether.

Gee, this man thinks he's the center of the world for everyone. He even closed down receiving tweets. Not because he was getting tons of support from the very few fans he has, but people were tweeting what a real azzhole he is and that es no better then anyone else.

Just top watching 30 rock and all Alec Baldwin films. That will teach him that the people make you, and the people can break you as well.

He should be playing in a film titled One Big Douche, because that pretty much all he is in life.

I guess you missed the point that he was making fun of himself.

Or, he could have just been a man about it, and simply walked on stage, and stated, "I apologise to the crew and the passengers for being such an ass-hole." Then a pause, and continue, "Sorry, I have to catch a flight".

Laughter and applause.

Laughter and applause.

Uuummmm...no. Don't give up your day job, unless your a comedic writer.

abolish taxes.......... I guess you missed the point that he was making fun of himself

I didn't miss the point, he is trying to save face with the public....which will never happen ( well maybe to you), and I have watched 30 rock and find no intelligent humor in any of the episodes I've watched....He treated his own daughter and ex wife like dog doo.....so go ahead and idealize him, while this is still a free country and you have some rights left......and I could care less about politics, most if not all are lying , adulterers, tax cheating, insider trading, self serving narcissist, and that goes for all politicians..........but have a happy and healthy holiday anyway... :)

if his commercials are indicative of his behavior

Perhaps someone should let you in on a little secret: Alec Baldwin is an actor. He pretends to be people other than himself. When he acts, in a tv show or on a commercial, he is saying things that other people wrote.

this time though, alec baldwin showed his true self to the crew of the airline, and the general public.

this time his lines were not written for him by anyone else for him to recite. this was alec being alec.

What did he say to the crew; the airline or the general public?

so go ahead and idealize him, while this is still a free country and you have some rights left

Oh............. oooooook.................

alec baldwin showed his true self to the crew of the airline, and the general public

No I'm thinking he showed is true self most expertly when he was recorded attacking and cussing his daughter out on her voice mail.

That is funny, and actually ....not a bad way to apologize...

I like Alec Baldwin. He's one of my top 10 favorite Baldwins.

Paddymurph. Doesn't Alec Baldwin portray a smug and smarmy airline passenger in a credit card commercial?

It was pretty funny. I don't get peoples "uproar"....

Being able to fly is great. But we pay (and a lot) for the privlidge of flying. It can be hard to keep your tolerance in check because of the absolute ridiculous low level of training, low level of service, and low level of comfort provided.

That said, he poked fun at himself. It wasn't really a jab at the airline, he's acknowledging he kind of blew a fuse over a minor issue. Airline security? Get real.

That's the "offense" the airline and others are taking. That airline security is serious and you shouldn't be on your Ipad. Uh...........how is being on your cell phone or Ipad really the most serious threat in airline security? Shouldn't they be more focused on people who are continually able to beat the security?

The bit was funny. Get over it. There are other things to be way more offended about.

Alec is such an arrogant ass!

I thought he swore to leave the United States if President Bush entered his second term in office. Well Mr. Baldwin I am waiting......

Tom-Tom-72

True!

You really aren't in a position to author a critique of SNL if you don't actually watch it. In many ways the comedy of Belushi was actually much more loud and stupid (though I love his comedy as well) than many of the brilliant comedians that have performed on that show since him, Phil Hartman being just one of a great handful. And if you are a fan of comedy, it is hard to believe that you have actually watched 30 Rock and are willing to state that it sucks. The writing is top notch as are the actors. It's unfortunate that so many people let their political views get in the way of their ability to enjoy well crafted entertainment. BTW 30 Rock pokes fun at both liberals and conservatives.

Well you got that completely fricking backwards.

It's unfortunate that so many celebrities put their political views in the way of simply allowing us to enjoy their entertaining talent.

I haven't bothered with SNL since the Belushi era, it's become the epitome of loud and stupid as a substitute for funny.

Any movies you haven't seen you want to critique? How about songs you have never heard or books you did not read?

Touche, paddy!

I'm sorry, where IS the political view in the above post? I didn't shout "Obozo!" or ""Evil Corporate Greed!" even once.

I watched his show for about half the first season, mostly as a contrast to Studio 60, which was infinitely superior but too smart to last on network TV. Being ever hopeful, I tune back in now and then. Still sucks.

SOS SNL. And, sorry, but I still WATCH it now and then. Definately gotta give you Phil Hartman, I still miss him. Even Eddie Murphy, until he sold out. (Though he's a great Donkey). Mostly though to paraphrase Dennis Miller (!) "Stupid has replaced funny, and cruel is mistaken for hip." For every one of the above mentioned we have 50 Farrel's, Sandler's, and Fey's.

And what's hard to believe? Humour, even more than beauty, is in the eye of the beholder.

I was not commenting on politics. I have no idea what your politics are. I was commenting on your remark that something you never watch is loud and stupid. I just wondered how one can judge something that one does not observe.

paddy, i think qeplah is addressing the comment made by abolish taxes. ab seems to be trying to make this about politics #3.1 and #1.4

I stopped watching SNL back in the late 80s because they seemed to feature fart jokes every week. Really boring unless you're in the sixth grade. They might be wonderful now but I'll never know because I don't watch it any more.

Really? Show humility and sincerity on a comedy show like SNL? Don't think so...now if he was on a news type show, you have a point.

Agreed........some people think today, that the crap on SNL is comedy, and that is what makes me laugh....I am with you I really miss the above mentioned pioneers and founding cast as outlined above, that was true comedy.....thanks Sammy for the memories.....:)

....I am with you I really miss the above mentioned pioneers and founding cast as outlined above, that was true comedy.....thanks Sammy for the memories.....:)

Great memories and I used to be able to do a great rendition of Roseanne Roseannadanna -- "it just goes to show you, it's always something" What a great loss she was at such a young age.

Loved the Coneheads and the Bumblebees and Two Wild and Crazy Guys. I've forgotten way more then I can remember. I think clips can be pulled up on you tube.

so true the best were all the ones you mentioned........hasn't ever been as good.........

Belinda_Joy

Very well put......eloquent and to the point I might also add, thanks.....we need people like you in our Government Oversight Committees, and I mean that sincerely, not sarcastically...Kudos to you and your soapbox........have a happy and healthy holidays to you and your family........ :)

homosexuals, pedophiles, alcoholics, drug addicts, abuse their spouses, thieves, liars, etc. etc. etc

Always good to see someone post a inclusive list of bad people. Gives us an idea of where your coming from.

homosexuals, pedophiles, alcoholics, drug addicts, abuse their spouses, thieves, liars, etc. etc. etc

Always good to see someone post a inclusive list of bad people. Gives us an idea of where your coming from. steven-791492

A pet peeve of mine is when people, even strangers online, skew my words to fit the narrative they are trying to push. I gave that particular list of attributes, habits, actions because people who "believe" they are their jobs, believe they are above everyone else because of their wealth or what they do for a living supposedly don't have to deal with things the rest of society does.

They too struggle with identity issues as it relates to their sexuality. One need only look at any TV show or cable news outlet and you will find MANY that are whispered to be Gay but unwilling to come out of the closet. Those who have drug and alcohol addictions but pretend as if all is fine and they are in control. Do you honestly believe only Bernie Madoff ripped people off to support his lavish lifestyle? I think not. Investment Bankers abound that by day are supposedly well respected and trusted but behind closed doors are nothing but thieves. Mel Gibson, Chris Brown and countless other celebrities are adored because of their talent, yet have shown themselves to be abusers to the women in their lives.

So I stand my belief that we are not our professions. What we do for a living should never be confused with who we are. Because you can have millions in the bank, a private jet and all the trappings of wealth and celebrity status and STILL have all the issues "the little people" have. Just as that "lowly" janitor who is poor as can be can have more honor and integrity in his little finger than the CEO whose floors he shines nightly.

Still not buying the gay slam, in or out of the closet. In the few cases where a wingnut of some sort makes a living bashing gays, while paying men for sex.... are the only cases you maybe have a tiny tiny bit of traction. I have been out for most of my professional life, but there were a few times that was not a option. For my safety and the safety of my paycheck.

As far as celebrities that are gay or straight, coming out is a personal decision. Not mine or yours to make for them. Further it has nothing to do with being rude toward a flight attendant or feeling common rules of society do not apply in their life's.

I wonder if John Travolta has ever kicked himself off one of his own flights ?........j/k...... :)

What happened to the good shows like "Welcome Back Kotter".......I can see half of the Vine scratching their heads going what is "Welcome Back Kotter"....Vincent "Vinny" Barbarino ?? Arnold Horshack ??? Freddy "Boom Boom" Percy Washington???...oh never mind......lol.......

what, you forget about epstien the hispanic kid?

beej mcl.......what, you forget about epstien the hispanic kid?

Sorry, not intentionally, Ok.....Juan Luis Pedro Philippo DeHuevos Epstein.....Gabe and Julie Kotter....Mr. "Michael" Woodson......and the guest appearances by....Beauregarde "Beau" De LaBarre....Judy Borden....& Rosalie "Hotsie" Totsie...is that better.........lol..... :)

that was one great show

Welcome back Kotter was a lot of fun. That Horshack laugh was great. Who could do that without choking half to death.

FInally, an honest conservative. The only reason so many want to jump on Baldwin is because of his politics. If it has been his idiot brother Stephen, the same people bitching about Alec would be screaming about another example of lost freedom, overregulation and intrusive big government.

You really think that only conservatives are complaining about this pompous ass? So what has Stephen Baldwin done that required conservatives to give him a pass?

about another example of lost freedom, overregulation and intrusive big government.

Earth to paddy...are you there paddy?

Fox, Thank God there aren't any smug Republicans. /S

There are plenty on both sides.

They are upset that a television personality thinks that it is okay for him to have separate rules in life apart from the rest of us. When I get on a plane, I immediately turn off my phone. That's the rule. He delayed other people from getting to their destinations and probably caused them to miss connecting flights. That's okay with you? It's selfish and juvenile behavior. It's not okay.

then to make reference to the bus line...........still insulting another company and a group of people that didn't do anything to him........just keep on being condescending in every way possible, cause Alec is so above everyone.........

high dollar jerk..........

refer to himself as a national treasure?

See he's is starting to act more and more like Charlie Sheen everyday.