Kirstie Alley Rips 'The Today Show' Claims Bigotry - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-17-2010, 07:38 PM

Kirstie Alley claims she was "ambushed" during a March 16 interview on NBC's 'Today Show' when reporter Meredith Vieira asked her directly if her Organic Liaison diet program is connected to Scientology. The question came right after her opening segment -- in which the Hollywood Reporter's Roger Friedman claimed Alley's company was made of top-level Scientologists. After denying the claims on national TV, Alley spoke to PopEater about the "lies and myths" he brought to the the forefront of the national media.

"If you Google Mr. Friedman, you'll see he has had longtime problems with Scientology. He has written numerous articles against them," Alley said at a private press event on Wednesday afternoon. "That I need to clarify or defend the intentions of my L.L.C. business corporation, in the year 2010 is indicative of the intolerance that we as a country need to overcome. However, after the 'Today Show' brought fringe bigotry and intolerance into the forefront of the national media, I feel compelled to clarify two issues," she said.

Alley, who has been a Scientologist for over 30 years, is one of several Hollywood celebrities, including Tom Cruise and John Travolta, who are members of the religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard. During the 'Today' segment, Friedman said claimed, "There are a lot of questions about how close these two groups are, and whether this isn't just a front for Scientology."

http://www.popeater.com/2010/03/17/k...w-scientology/

Marvo301 · 03-17-2010, 10:23 PM

Meredith Viera was just doing her job as a journalist and simply asked Kirstie Alley a question. If Kirstie didn't want to answer ant questions she never should have agreed to appear on the show. As for all the fuss Kirstie is making because someone had the gall to ask if there is a connection between her company and scietology, methinks she doth protest too much!!

catlover79 · 03-17-2010, 11:46 PM

That Kirstie Alley sure has a short fuse - if that's why Parker Stevenson left her, I can't say I blame him!!

biffbronson · 03-18-2010, 06:41 AM

I really believe Kirstie is mentally ill, and I don't say that to be mean at all. I've had anger issues myself and never realized there was something wrong with me. If she could settle herself down, by whatever means, I think her weight problems would be diminished as well. Mental illness is really a sad thing. She's looking to assign negatives to the Today show that just weren't really there.

catlover79 · 03-19-2010, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by biffbronson

I really believe Kirstie is mentally ill, and I don't say that to be mean at all. I've had anger issues myself and never realized there was something wrong with me. If she could settle herself down, by whatever means, I think her weight problems would be diminished as well. Mental illness is really a sad thing. She's looking to assign negatives to the Today show that just weren't really there.

I agree. Since she as a Scientologist doesn't believe in therapy or psychiatric medicine - her anger problems won't get better. I don't think vitamins are the be all end all!!

Smartboy · 03-19-2010, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I agree. Since she as a Scientologist doesn't believe in therapy or psychiatric medicine - her anger problems won't get better. I don't think vitamins are the be all end all!!

Who said anything about vitamins?

Marvo301 · 03-19-2010, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Smartboy

Who said anything about vitamins?

Tom Cruise. He famously had a heated discussion with Matt Lauer on The Today Show and made it clear that scientologists don't beleive in psychiatry or medication for treating mental illness and instead endorsed vitamin therapy as the proper treatment.

Smartboy · 03-19-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Tom Cruise. He famously had a heated discussion with Matt Lauer on The Today Show and made it clear that scientologists don't beleive in psychiatry or medication for treating mental illness and instead endorsed vitamin therapy as the proper treatment.

Thank you for clearing that one up for me!

Marvo301 · 03-19-2010, 01:48 AM

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Thank you for clearing that one up for me!

Your welcome!

Tweety · 03-19-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

...Alley, who has been a Scientologist for over 30 years, is one of several Hollywood celebrities, including Tom Cruise and John Travolta...

Boy, talk about an unholy trinity!

An 80s Guy · 03-19-2010, 03:11 PM

That woman is bat***** crazy.

catlover79 · 03-19-2010, 04:09 PM

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Boy, talk about an unholy trinity!

Scary.

03-17-2010, 07:38 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Kirstie Alley Rips 'The Today Show' Claims Bigotry Kirstie Alley claims she was "ambushed" during a March 16 interview on NBC's 'Today Show' when reporter Meredith Vieira asked her directly if her Organic Liaison diet program is connected to Scientology. The question came right after her opening segment -- in which the Hollywood Reporter's Roger Friedman claimed Alley's company was made of top-level Scientologists. After denying the claims on national TV, Alley spoke to PopEater about the "lies and myths" he brought to the the forefront of the national media. "If you Google Mr. Friedman, you'll see he has had longtime problems with Scientology. He has written numerous articles against them," Alley said at a private press event on Wednesday afternoon. "That I need to clarify or defend the intentions of my L.L.C. business corporation, in the year 2010 is indicative of the intolerance that we as a country need to overcome. However, after the 'Today Show' brought fringe bigotry and intolerance into the forefront of the national media, I feel compelled to clarify two issues," she said. Alley, who has been a Scientologist for over 30 years, is one of several Hollywood celebrities, including Tom Cruise and John Travolta, who are members of the religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard. During the 'Today' segment, Friedman said claimed, "There are a lot of questions about how close these two groups are, and whether this isn't just a front for Scientology." http://www.popeater.com/2010/03/17/k...w-scientology/
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Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,456	Meredith Viera was just doing her job as a journalist and simply asked Kirstie Alley a question. If Kirstie didn't want to answer ant questions she never should have agreed to appear on the show. As for all the fuss Kirstie is making because someone had the gall to ask if there is a connection between her company and scietology, methinks she doth protest too much!!
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03-17-2010, 11:46 PM	#3
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03-18-2010, 06:41 AM	#4
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,503	I really believe Kirstie is mentally ill, and I don't say that to be mean at all. I've had anger issues myself and never realized there was something wrong with me. If she could settle herself down, by whatever means, I think her weight problems would be diminished as well. Mental illness is really a sad thing. She's looking to assign negatives to the Today show that just weren't really there.

03-19-2010, 03:11 PM	#11
An 80s Guy legen-wait for it-dary! Senior Member Join Date: Sep 03, 2005 Location: Austin,Texas Posts: 1,870	That woman is bat***** crazy.