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Baldwin Rivets Audience on "View"

Posted Apr 25th 2007 3:39PM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has confirmed Alec Baldwin pre-taped "The View" today for a Friday airing, and it was an emotional scene.

Someone present recounts that Baldwin "was very heartfelt, apologetic and emotional." We're told the audience applauded multiple times as Baldwin discussed the events surrounding the voice mail.

On the show, Baldwin indicated he is interested in being released from his "30 Rock" contract. Sources tell TMZ, however, that if NBC does not release him he will fulfill his contractual obligations. We don't know how long those obligations run.

"30 Rock" has been renewed for next season.

UPDATE: NBC has issued a statement to TMZ that says "Alec Baldwin remains an important part of '30 Rock.' We look forward to having him continue his role in the show."

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1. Who Cares?

Posted at 3:56PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Jessie

2. I hope he and his daughter can reconcile and he and his ex-wife can grow up!

Posted at 3:56PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Mel

3. He's an actor for gods sake...why is the public so easy to fool and manipulate?

Posted at 3:56PM on Apr 25th 2007 by trish

4. There will be no reason to watch 30 Rock without Alec Baldwin!

He MAKES that show!

Posted at 3:57PM on Apr 25th 2007 by jcbridge

5. My daughter is 11 and I have not been together with her father since she was 3, but we get along for HER sake and always have. She is very well adjusted and actually loves having 2 of everthing!! Christmas' and birthday parties, etc.!! Alec and Kim should've thought of Ireland's wellbeing as soon as they separated and not about attacking each other.

Posted at 4:00PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Joyce

6. I doubt he will leave 30 Rock,,,,but probably giving NBC the option to let him go

Posted at 4:01PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Lori

7. I do feel for him. Maybe this embarrassing situation will force him to analyze his temper and he can move forward with his daughter. Sooner or later, Kim will get a taste of her own medicine.

Posted at 4:04PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Simone

8. Alec, do yourself a favor and go to anger managmt classes & seek help from a shrink.

Posted at 4:05PM on Apr 25th 2007 by mickeylou

9. It never surprises me to hear about divorced couples and the aftermath that ensues whether they're rich or poor. Battle for the kids, the potential to poison the children against another parent, and all the war or words and battles. If they really were responsible parents, they'd work together like adults and ensure that they do whats best for their child. I am unsure about whose pitting the kid against who, but Kim really should be mature and simply open communications with Alec and do whats best for their daughter. Such a shame. Alecs frustration is clear, and I'd recommend counseling for the entire family.

Posted at 4:04PM on Apr 25th 2007 by BruceLD

10. I understand that he was very upset when he called his daughter. There's was probably a scheduled phone chat so he was angry when she wasn't there. He has said many times that he feels that Kim says bad things about him to their daughter and that he is frustrated as a parent that he feels railroaded by these things. On the other hand it is totally unacceptable that he calls his daughter a "pig" and other words that he used. It is one thing to be angry with the situation....it is quite another to call your child nasty words in a voicemail. He didn't snap like he claimed he did he is obviously a mean SOB who treats people this way on a daily basis. I am actually not surprised... all of the Baldwin brothers seem to be royal screw-ups.

Posted at 4:04PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Anna

11. I think Baldwin is a deranged and dangerous man. I hope the authorities watch him closely so he does not harm his daughter or others. His visitation rights should be removed and His wife and child should have a protection order to keep Baldwin 100 miles away from them at all times.

Posted at 5:50PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Jake

12. It might be his contract that keeps him from being in LA and near his daughter and now he is willing to forgo parts of his career so they don't continue to drift apart. too bad the lessons that this family had to learn were done so in public.

Posted at 4:06PM on Apr 25th 2007 by glee

13. Who knows? Maybe his daughter is a mouthy little monster!!!???

Posted at 12:23PM on Apr 26th 2007 by cari

14. why in the world would he want to leave 30 Rock? it's the best thing that's happened to him in years!!!! hey...we all know parents lose their tempers at one time or another....unfortunately, most parents don't have their recorded tirades on tape on sent to TMZ.....i think TMZ showed extremely POOR TASTE and THOUGHTLESSNESS by shoving those tapes down our throats....shame on TMZ....by the way, what's happening with birkhead??

Posted at 4:07PM on Apr 25th 2007 by TK

15. I wonder if he wants to leave 30 Rock or if they want him to leave. Llike Rosie, he has become a focal point for poor behavior.

Posted at 4:09PM on Apr 25th 2007 by Harriet

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