LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Actor Alec Baldwin will apologize to his daughter on national television on Friday for calling her a "thoughtless little pig," according to excerpts from a pre-taped ABC interview released on Thursday.

Appearing on "The View" for his first TV interview since he left a ranting voice-mail message to his 11-year-old daughter that was made public last week on the Internet, Baldwin also said he was ready to give up acting after nearly 30 years.

Baldwin, embroiled in a bitter, six-year custody dispute with his ex-wife, actress Kim Basinger, said he wanted to lobby for reforms in divorce, parental visitation and custody laws.

"I would like to devote myself to the cause of parental alienation," the 49-year-old star said on "The View" airing on Friday. He added that he was finishing work on a book about divorce that is due for publication in September.

Baldwin said he has asked the NBC network to let him quit his co-starring role as an egoistic TV executive on the popular sitcom "30 Rock."

But the network indicated it would not let Baldwin out of his contract. "We look forward to having him continue his role in the show," NBC said. The network already had renewed the series for a second season.

Meanwhile, television therapist Dr. Phil McGraw revealed that Baldwin had called him for advice on Thursday and that the two had a "far-reaching, intense conversation" about the actor's daughter and his former spouse.

McGraw, who offered on the CNN talk show "Larry King Live" to counsel the family, said Baldwin had given him permission to disclose that they had talked and that he also had "reached out privately" to Basinger.

Baldwin drew a storm of media attention and public outrage last week when the celebrity Web site TMZ.com posted a recording of a phone message he recently left for his daughter, Ireland, berating her as a "rude, thoughtless little pig."

In the voice mail, Baldwin said he was furious at not being able to reach her for a prearranged phone conversation.

"Obviously, calling your child a pig or anything else is improper and inappropriate, and I apologize to my daughter for that," Baldwin said. "There's nothing wrong with being frustrated or angry ... I took it out on the wrong person."

A Los Angeles family law judge who listened to the tape suspended Baldwin's visitation rights last week and set a hearing for May 4, at which time Baldwin could face further restrictions on his contact with the child.

A separate court hearing was set for June 5 on how the voice-mail tape was released to the media.

I think it's terrible that this family's dirty laundry is even aired. This should have been kept between them. If Kim Basinger did leak it, or even play it for anyone, then she's a huge bitch.

As Kim Jong Ill said in Team America

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As Kim Jong Ill said in Team America

http://worthlessbaldwin.ytmnd.com/

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:eek: WTF? :lol:

Obviously, Alec, Kim and Ireland need to be in family counselling... it's a crying shame that the two adults in this situation seem intent on using their eleven-year-old daughter as a pawn in their dirty war games... :( Ireland will need therapy for life to recover from this dysfunction junction... :rolleyes:

:eek: WTF? :lol:
Has more effect if you have seen Team America but it still fits in this situation

No one should talk to their kid like that. He's an ass!

You can't unring a bell, and some bells ring louder than others. I think this is going to stick like glue to Baldwin, no matter how he tries to spin it. His daughter will most likely forgive him. What Baldwin has done however, is to reveal his true self to the world, and is it ever ugly.

You can't unring a bell, and some bells ring louder than others. I think this is going to stick like glue to Baldwin, no matter how he tries to spin it. His daughter will most likely forgive him. What Baldwin has done however, is to reveal his true self to the world, and is it ever ugly.
:yeahthat That was perfectly said, Janice. I agree with you 100%.

at least he apologized. i doubt he really meant what he said, he was obviously just mad at the time and said stuff he shouldn't. his family's crap shouldn't have been revealed anyway.

at least he apologized. i doubt he really meant what he said, he was obviously just mad at the time and said stuff he shouldn't. his family's crap shouldn't have been revealed anyway.

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at least he apologized. i doubt he really meant what he said, he was obviously just mad at the time and said stuff he shouldn't. his family's crap shouldn't have been revealed anyway.
I don't think their family issues should be out there either. As for what Baldwin said, he crossed a line. Those are not normal anger words. I know that my father never called me anything remotely close to a thoughtless pig when I was 11 years old, or any age for that matter. I can say the same for my friend's fathers too.

Baldwin has anger management issues. It was cited as one of the reasons for his divorce. He was verbally abusive towards his wife. Now we know that he's verbally abusive towards his daughter. That was, without a doubt, verbal abuse...and I doubt it's the first time it's happened.

I think he needs to get help for his anger issues before he does anything. He seriously needs help. He should get help for his own sake, and for his daughter's sake.

at least he apologized. i doubt he really meant what he said, he was obviously just mad at the time and said stuff he shouldn't. his family's crap shouldn't have been revealed anyway.
Of course he is going to apologize, if he didn't, it would make him a bigger a$$ than he already is. This is the day and age of apologies. Look how many celebs in the last year have had to make them.

This is a private issue in that family. They need counseling. So be it Alec is an a$$ and has anger management issues, no one needs to chide him in the public eye. Save that stuff for the courts and mediation. If Kim leaked this tape, she is not doing a good job at dealing with this problem. When one parent in a divorce/custody issue is behaving irrationally, then the other parent needs to step up to the plate and show better judgment and handle the issues/problems as they arise in a decent, mature fashion.

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Everyone needs to mind their own business. We don't know the circumstances or anything that's really going on. I think it's crap what he said to his daughter...but I know from experience that when you get frustrated and angry enough you say the most stupid things you can come up with. I think that's what happened here. I don't think he's a bad guy but obviously has anger management issues. Again, that's what causes bull**** like this to go on. My dad has some serious anger management issues but he won't admit to it so my family's a miserable pile of crap. At least Alec admits it and I hope for the best for him and his daughter because I know it's probably difficult. I'm glad he's trying to get help.

ps, that doesn't mean I don't think that Kim Jong Il thing is funny as hell. I love that movie. :lol:

at least he apologized. i doubt he really meant what he said, he was obviously just mad at the time and said stuff he shouldn't. his family's crap shouldn't have been revealed anyway.
Joe knows his ****. :)

Alec Baldwin's recent behavior.....threats to his eleven year old daughter has been nothing short of reprehensible! :rolleyes:
My friends, family members, associates, etc. are totally appaulled! Alec Baldwin has some darn tootin' nerve making himself out to be some sort of victim. The eleven year old daughter is the real victim here.
She has to deal with a mentally unstable father who threatens her on her cell phone voice mail. Disgusting! :crazy: :mad:

Alec Baldwin has some darn tootin' nerve making himself out to be some sort of victim.
That's what abusers do, both verbal and physical abusers...they blame others, often the victim. I'm glad that the judge did the right thing and suspended Baldwin's visitation rights until things get sorted out.

Everyone needs to mind their own business.
Sorry Ashlee, this is a Chit Chat board, which is the place to discuss current events. Baldwin is speaking out everywhere. He's on the View talking about it, Dr. Phil is coming up...I see Larry King's name in there somewhere. Maybe I'll shut up when he does, but I'm not making any guarantees, lol.

When the tape was distributed to TMZ, it became everyone's business. As a parent, I am appalled that a father said such ruthless and threatening things to his child. I abhor it.

Sorry Ashlee, this is a Chit Chat board, which is the place to discuss current events. Baldwin is speaking out everywhere. He's on the View talking about it, Dr. Phil is coming up...I see Larry King's name in there somewhere. Maybe I'll shut up when he does, but I'm not making any guarantees, lol.
That statement wasn't intended to make it sound like you can't discuss it, but to not jump to conclusions about stuff nobody has any information on other than some recording.

That statement wasn't intended to make it sound like you can't discuss it, but to not jump to conclusions about stuff nobody has any information on other than some recording.
Not a problem. Love your new avatar by the way. John looks so young and handsome in that picture.

Their divorce is public record as well. They have both made claims that sounds like this is a domestic violence issue. It is obvious that Alec has had anger issues in the marriage and in his business ventures.

Everyone needs to mind their own business. We don't know the circumstances or anything that's really going on. I think it's crap what he said to his daughter...but I know from experience that when you get frustrated and angry enough you say the most stupid things you can come up with. I think that's what happened here. I don't think he's a bad guy but obviously has anger management issues. Again, that's what causes bull**** like this to go on. My dad has some serious anger management issues but he won't admit to it so my family's a miserable pile of crap. At least Alec admits it and I hope for the best for him and his daughter because I know it's probably difficult. I'm glad he's trying to get help.


i agree 100% with this. he obviously has issues and i doubt calling him a pig or whatever is helping matters. what he said was horrible, but he's obviously sorry for it and didn't mean it, so i really don't think people should continue to be ripping him apart for it. i dont see him as placing blame on anyone either, i think he just apologized because he really thought it was wrong. like you said, at least he admits it and is willing to get help.

Not a problem. Love your new avatar by the way. John looks so young and handsome in that picture.
Thanks :)

And yeah, I love that pic

http://www.aolcdn.com/tmz_audio/0419_baldwin.mp3

The actual tape message left by Alec Baldwin

Of course Alec had to apologize. It's all out in public and he has to spin it so he'll look good. I don't know if he means it or not. Maybe he does but the fact is he never should have said it in the first place. I understand he may be frustrated but taking it out on his daughter is not the way to make things better. She'll be an adult in a few years and if Alec wants any kind of good relationship with her he better wise up.

i agree 100% with this. he obviously has issues and i doubt calling him a pig or whatever is helping matters. what he said was horrible, but he's obviously sorry for it and didn't mean it, so i really don't think people should continue to be ripping him apart for it. i dont see him as placing blame on anyone either, i think he just apologized because he really thought it was wrong. like you said, at least he admits it and is willing to get help.
But if the tape was never made public do you think he would have apologized? You are right we don't know what's going on in their private life. It could be a lot worst. I used to be an Alec Baldwin fan when he was on Knots Landing so I have enjoyed his work in the past. It's what he does away from the camera sometimes that has me scratching my head.

Baldwin is only sorry he got CAUGHT.

I am sure this wasn't for the first time he threw a tirade towards his daughter.

Baldwin is only sorry he got CAUGHT.

I am sure this wasn't for the first time he threw a tirade towards his daughter.
Amen, sister.

Baldwin the worst kind of bully there is, picking on a woman and a child and his own to boot. The fact that he's an outspoken liberal Bush hater comes into play here. Had this been a popular conservative like Rush Limbaugh or Bill O'Reilly and a tape like this surfaced, the chorus of outrage from the left would be deafening. Same for O'Donnell in many ways.
This isn't straight across the board but there is a political element to the story, from what I'm seeing anyway. The libs may not even realize it themselves but it's there. Defend your own type of thing. Conservatives are guilty of it themselves when one of their own misbehaves.

I don't think this has anything to do with politics...at all. It has to do with a father who has some serious anger management issues and needs to get them resolved in order to have a good relationship with his daughter. I think he wants to. I don't think he's apologizing because it was made public, but of course he's going to to get people off of his back. I don't understand why we should criticize someone who's going to try and do something about his issues. I think what he did was wrong...I deal with it myself from my own father. Actually, MY dad says things to me that are ten times worse that "thoughtless little pig." I'd love if that's all my dad had to say. But my dad just sits there and tells us it's our fault he's like that, we make him that way...or sometimes acts as though what he does isn't wrong at all.

Baldwin the worst kind of bully there is, picking on a woman and a child and his own to boot. The fact that he's an outspoken liberal Bush hater comes into play here. Had this been a popular conservative like Rush Limbaugh or Bill O'Reilly and a tape like this surfaced, the chorus of outrage from the left would be deafening. Same for O'Donnell in many ways.
This isn't straight across the board but there is a political element to the story, from what I'm seeing anyway. The libs may not even realize it themselves but it's there. Defend your own type of thing. Conservatives are guilty of it themselves when one of their own misbehaves.
someone is a little too into politics! :rofl:

someone is a little too into politics! :rofl:
LOL yeah

I don't think this has anything to do with politics...at all. It has to do with a father who has some serious anger management issues and needs to get them resolved in order to have a good relationship with his daughter. I think he wants to. I don't think he's apologizing because it was made public, but of course he's going to to get people off of his back. I don't understand why we should criticize someone who's going to try and do something about his issues. I think what he did was wrong...I deal with it myself from my own father. Actually, MY dad says things to me that are ten times worse that "thoughtless little pig." I'd love if that's all my dad had to say. But my dad just sits there and tells us it's our fault he's like that, we make him that way...or sometimes acts as though what he does isn't wrong at all.
i agree. :nod: people make mistakes. he made a mistake. he needs help. he said he wants to get it...what else do people want him to do? :grr:

someone is a little too into politics! :rofl:
Nope, just making an observation. Again if this had been a popular conservative, the left would be having a field day. That's a fact. They did with the O'Reilly tape a while back, while Bill Maher defended Baldwin on his show last night. He said that Baldwin is "going to be a hero over this". I take it you're familiar with Maher. He's the guy who hosts a political show on HBO.
As I stated in my last post, this isn't across the board (that means, for everyone) and conservatives do the same. It's undeniable that "If Bush wins I'm leaving the country" Baldwin is a notorious lefty, which would explain the lack of outrage from the left, over his calling his daughter a thoughtless pig. If you think that the lack of outrage from the left or the defending of him from the left doesn't have a political component, you're at the very least, naive. Let's drop the goofy smiley, you silly guy (or girl) who knows and debate intelligently. I've yet to see you make an interesting or thought provoking post on this topic.

I don't think this has anything to do with politics...at all. It has to do with a father who has some serious anger management issues and needs to get them resolved in order to have a good relationship with his daughter. I think he wants to. I don't think he's apologizing because it was made public, but of course he's going to to get people off of his back. I don't understand why we should criticize someone who's going to try and do something about his issues. I think what he did was wrong...I deal with it myself from my own father. Actually, MY dad says things to me that are ten times worse that "thoughtless little pig." I'd love if that's all my dad had to say. But my dad just sits there and tells us it's our fault he's like that, we make him that way...or sometimes acts as though what he does isn't wrong at all.
I've read your prior posts about your abusive father, smashing your computer or something. I'm sorry you're going through that. I raised my children with respect and today I get that respect in return. Your father will pay for his behavior when his children don't respect him and most likely ignore him. As for Baldwin, what he did wasn't political of course. My point is the reaction or the non reaction from many on the left over what Baldwin did.

Everyone needs to mind their own business. We don't know the circumstances or anything that's really going on. I think it's crap what he said to his daughter...but I know from experience that when you get frustrated and angry enough you say the most stupid things you can come up with. I think that's what happened here. I don't think he's a bad guy but obviously has anger management issues. Again, that's what causes bull**** like this to go on. My dad has some serious anger management issues but he won't admit to it so my family's a miserable pile of crap. At least Alec admits it and I hope for the best for him and his daughter because I know it's probably difficult. I'm glad he's trying to get help.

ps, that doesn't mean I don't think that Kim Jong Il thing is funny as hell. I love that movie. :lol:
I agree.

Nope, just making an observation. Again if this had been a popular conservative, the left would be having a field day. That's a fact. They did with the O'Reilly tape a while back, while Bill Maher defended Baldwin on his show last night. He said that Baldwin is "going to be a hero over this". I take it you're familiar with Maher. He's the guy who hosts a political show on HBO.
As I stated in my last post, this isn't across the board (that means, for everyone) and conservatives do the same. It's undeniable that "If Bush wins I'm leaving the country" Baldwin is a notorious lefty, which would explain the lack of outrage from the left, over his calling his daughter a thoughtless pig. If you think that the lack of outrage from the left or the defending of him from the left doesn't have a political component, you're at the very least, naive. Let's drop the goofy smiley, you silly guy (or girl) who knows and debate intelligently. I've yet to see you make an interesting or thought provoking post on this topic.
dude...i was just joking. calm down. :lol:

and im a guy BTW, hence the screen name Joe. LOL

I've read your prior posts about your abusive father, smashing your computer or something. I'm sorry you're going through that. I raised my children with respect and today I get that respect in return. Your father will pay for his behavior when his children don't respect him and most likely ignore him. As for Baldwin, what he did wasn't political of course. My point is the reaction or the non reaction from many on the left over what Baldwin did.
Thank you. My father is lucky I'm not COMPLETELY screwed up because of him. I guess my whole point is, though, is that these people need help. I don't think my dad is intentionally trying to hurt my sister and me because he does things that shows he cares. It's his anger problems that screw it all up...and I know that's not really him. It's a person who needs help. But he's too stubborn to realize he's doing anything wrong. I think Alec should at least get some respect for trying to do something about it. I think he has the same problem...he cares about his daughter, but his anger problems cause him to say and do stupid things to throw it all down the drain. I feel bad for him and I feel bad for my dad...but how does it make any of us any better to just sit here and talk about these people. I mean I just don't see it as getting anywhere at all.

dude...i was just joking. calm down. :lol:

and im a guy BTW, hence the screen name Joe. LOL
I'm always calm dude, and who knows the deal with screen nams these days. I've only read a few of your posts, the most recent when you called yourself a proud lesbian. Obviously you were kidding but how would I know.

Thank you. My father is lucky I'm not COMPLETELY screwed up because of him. I guess my whole point is, though, is that these people need help. I don't think my dad is intentionally trying to hurt my sister and me because he does things that shows he cares. It's his anger problems that screw it all up...and I know that's not really him. It's a person who needs help. But he's too stubborn to realize he's doing anything wrong. I think Alec should at least get some respect for trying to do something about it. I think he has the same problem...he cares about his daughter, but his anger problems cause him to say and do stupid things to throw it all down the drain. I feel bad for him and I feel bad for my dad...but how does it make any of us any better to just sit here and talk about these people. I mean I just don't see it as getting anywhere at all.
I agree that Baldwin needs help. I'll reserve my respect for him until I hear he's changed in his behavior towards his daughter and to others from what I hear. I hope that your father gets his act together for everyone involved. He may even live longer himself. Stress and rage isn't healthy for the human body. And from where I sit you don't seem screwed up at all. You seem level headed to me, smart and funny. I recommend talking to a trusted individual, a teacher, family member or family friend. It's guys like your father who I want to throw through a plate glass door. Tough guy verbally bullying his defenseless young daughters. I can't even tell you what I think about him or TJ will ban me for life. Good luck.

I agree that Baldwin needs help. I'll reserve my respect for him until I hear he's changed in his behavior towards his daughter and to others from what I hear. I hope that your father gets his act together for everyone involved. He may even live longer himself. Stress and rage isn't healthy for the human body. And from where I sit you don't seem screwed up at all. You seem level headed to me, smart and funny. I recommend talking to a trusted individual, a teacher, family member or family friend. It's guys like your father who I want to throw through a plate glass door. Tough guy verbally bullying his defenseless young daughters. I can't even tell you what I think about him or TJ will ban me for life. Good luck.
Thanks, again. I agree, though, I really want my dad to get help. When he's acting normal, it kind of makes me sad to see that that's how he COULD be all the time. My whole family has gone to counseling in the past...but none of it focused directly on him and his problem and I just don't know of any way I could get him to do that. Stubborn...my whole family is stubborn, myself included...but at least I admit my problems.