Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin: "I'll Never Do Today Again, Ever" - Posted June 16, 2009
In an interview with Playboy, actor Alec Baldwin — who stars on NBC's 30 Rock — says he has severed ties with the network's Today show. At issue: the way Baldwin says the program handled reporting the story of his now-infamous 2007 voicemail message to his daughter that was leaked to... [TVNewser]

The Fake Head of NBC Has Some Thoughts on MSNBC - Posted April 8, 2009
Frequent Huffington Post contributor Alec Baldwin wrote a post today about "why we need the New York Times." But within the column - a critique of two MSNBC programs. He's "a fan of" Countdown with Keith Olbermann and The Rachel Maddow Show. But of Olbermann, Baldwin writes, "He wastes too much time... [TVNewser]

The Fake Head of NBC Has Some Thoughts on MSNBC - Posted April 8, 2009
Frequent Huffington Post contributor Alec Baldwin wrote a post today about "why we need the New York Times." But within the column - a critique of two MSNBC programs. He's "a fan of" Countdown with Keith Olbermann and The Rachel Maddow Show. But of Olbermann, Baldwin writes, "He wastes too much time... [TVNewser]

Happy Fat Tuesday: Americans Watch More TV Than Ever - Posted February 24, 2009
Yes the Alana Semuels in the LAT's article referenced the Alec Baldwin Hulu ads about the plot by aliens to get us to watch more television so our brains turn into more palatable mush. But seriously here, folks... The Nielsen Co.'s "Three Screen Report" -- referring to televisions, computers and cellphones --... [FishBowlLA]

SNL Takes on House Republicans - Posted February 17, 2009
Although Alec Baldwin hosted on Saturday - this opening sketch featured Dan Akroyd as Congressman John Boehner. "As Republicans, we don't have to agree on everything. You like Rush, Eric here likes Sean - someone else can like Michael Savage - we're a big tent party. But at the end of the... [FishBowlLA]

Huffington on Prime Time TV - Posted January 9, 2009
We watched two scripted (yay scripts!) television shows last night, 30 Rock and Ugly Betty. On 30 Rock, Alec Baldwin's character said,"Thank you for telling me what I already know - you should work at the Huffington Post." And then on Ugly Betty - Michael Urie's character remarks that a big exclusive... [FishBowlLA]

Actors Petition SAG to Not Make Them Look Like Greedy Dirt Bags - Posted December 16, 2008
Some top actors are pleading with the Screen Actors Guild to not call for a vote on a strike next month. From NYT: In a petition, more than 130 well-known actors - including George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Alec Baldwin and Sally Field - urged guild leaders to halt the strike authorization vote. "We support... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 12.01.08 - Posted December 1, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Rosie Show Isn't So Rosy - Posted November 28, 2008
Hard to figure out which is more embarrassing...Rosie O'Donnell and this sickly attempt at a talk show, as the Hollywood Reporter maintains, or Alec Baldwin attempting to turn into Jack Paar. See the clip.... [FishBowlLA]

Morning Reading List, 10.21.08 - Posted October 21, 2008
Good morning Washington. Got a blind item, interesting link, funny note, comment, birthday, anniversary or anything of the sort for Morning Reading List? Drop us a line or let us know in the tips box below. We've got your morning mix of media Muesli after the jump...... [FishBowlDC]

Sarah Palin on SNL: The Fallout - Posted October 20, 2008
Remember how Quentin Tarantino brought John Travolta's career back from the dead? That's sort of how it's starting feel in terms of SNL and Sarah Palin. To wit: Sarah Palin's, albeit rather dull appearance on SNL this weekend resulted in the show's highest ratings in 14 years. ... [FishBowlNY]

Sarah Palin on SNL - Posted October 20, 2008
Just in case you missed it. This is the first of two sketches Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin was in at SNL. Alec Baldwin also made a cameo. Palin says that Stephen Baldwin is her favorite Baldwin brother. Stephen Baldwin has been saying he'll move to Canada if Barack Obama is... [FishBowlLA]

Sarah Palin's News Conference, Starring Tina Fey - Posted October 18, 2008
Well, she did it. Gov. Sarah Palin appeared during the opening sketch of tonight's Saturday Night Live. Without going in to too much detail Tina Fey, playing Palin, holds her first news conference, telling the fake assembled press, "I just want to say how excited I am to be in front... [TVNewser]

Running With Arnold to Screen At Sunset Laemmle 5 - Posted January 7, 2008
After winning awards and kicking up a Hollywood stink, Running With Arnold, the documentary about Arnold Schwarzenegger's gubernatorial campaign will finally be screened for the L.A. masses on Friday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Sunset Laemmle 5. An after-party will follow the screening the California Pizza Kitchen downstairs (free with... [FishBowlLA]

WGA 07 Strike : What Happens Next? - Posted December 28, 2007
The readers of Nikki Finke (i.e., everyone who's still interested in the outcome of the WGA strike) respond to her question: What Should Happen Next? with varying degrees of naivete (get the general public involved!), realpolitik (prepare to take whatever the DGA gets), general nuttiness (go back to work now and then... [FishBowlLA]

Alec Baldwin Wants Hollywood Idiots Outed - Posted December 4, 2007
Alec Baldwin blogs a surefire way to end the WGA strike: I want the WGA to set up a website and on that website we can all post stories about every no-talent, idiotic, amoral producer and executive we have ever dealt with. This would be a really great idea, had it not come... [FishBowlLA]

Nancy Grace Films Law & Order With Star Jones, Mum On View Rumor - Posted May 18, 2007
We spoke with lovable/loathsome Nancy Grace shortly after her Court TV exit, with topics ranging from Amy Poehler to Alec Baldwin to Paris Hilton to O.J. to Jacko Prince. Oh, and that rumored spat with Star Jones: Does your leaving have anything to do with Star Jones coming on board? We just worked... [FishBowlNY]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted April 26, 2007
"'Mike Penner'" is out, 'Christine Daniels' soon will be taking its place": Wow. The LAT sure has found an innovative way to diversify its sports staff. Earlier: Mike Penner Writes About Upcoming Sex Change Operation. Dear Joan Didion: Journalism prof. Drew Limsky has a writing assignment for you. Why Can't I Quit You? NBC won't... [FishBowlLA]

Rosie Goes 'No Bullsh*t' at Matrix Awards - Posted April 24, 2007
The last place we'd expect to hear the "f" word is the New York Women in Communications Matrix Awards but, thanks to emcee Rosie O'Donnell, the usually inspiring event had some cringe-inducing moments that raised more than a few eyebrows during Monday's lo-o-ng afternoon at the Waldorf. The View moderator did... [FishBowlNY]

Bob Norman Interviews Alec Baldwin--Or Does He? - Posted April 24, 2007
Bob Norman, the Daily Juice blogger, recounts what might be a prank interview with Alec Baldwin. The phone call started off poorly, and went downhill from there. "You see this watch?" he asked. I started to tell him no, because we were on the phone, but he bulled forward. Maybe the whole thing... [FishBowlLA]

LAT in 90 Seconds - Posted March 30, 2007
The 2008 Elections: What Would Clooney Do? Chris Sligh, Lame Guy: The American Idol also-ran says, "I never came into this wanting to win it." So what was the draw, Chris? The public humiliation? Impulse Buy: Alec Baldwin was so moved by a soldier's tale in the NYT, that he's paying her college education.... [FishBowlLA]

Exclusive: 'Running with Arnold' Now Showing! In Texas. - Posted January 22, 2007
The most controversial movie no one has ever seen, Running with Arnold, will finally be screened for public consumption in March at the uber-hip music/film/art/facial hair festival South by Southwest. No word, yet, whether this cut of the film will include the contested voiceover work by Alec Baldwin -- who is trying... [FishBowlLA]