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“Earl” Creator Rips Alec Baldwin
5-Sep-2008
Written by: E. Van Dril
Greg Garcia’s reaction was a response to the New Yorker profile that was written about Baldwin.
Thursday's New Yorker profile of notable actor Alec Baldwin turned many heads. Not only because of its length (8,000 words), but also because of the harsh words Baldwin had for the NBC higher-ups.
The programming and promo departments were especially at the brunt of the 30 Rock actor's criticism, who said they were "wring(ing) the last drops" of quality out of successful Thursday night comedy shows, My Name Is Earl and Scrubs, while Tina Fey-created 30 Rock is treated like a "red-headed stepchild."
He also criticized both shows for being "done" and "cooked."
With this being said, Earl creator Greg Garcia responded by talking to entertainment blog Defamer about what he thinks of both his show and 30 Rock, as well as his views on Baldwin himself.
"Maybe the reason enough people aren't watching 30 Rock to make Mr. Baldwin happy is because Alec Baldwin is so unlikeable as a person," Garcia says. "30 Rock is a really funny show. And Alec Baldwin is funny as long as someone else is writing his words. When left to his own devices, he sounds like a psychotic narcissist who whines about being rich for 8 pages in The New Yorker.
Garcia then offers advice to Baldwin's relationship with NBC.
"Instead of blaming NBC, I think Alec should consider that some people in America may not want to watch a man who cusses out his own 11 year old daughter on a phone message, calling her a ‘rude thoughtless little pig.’ It’s a shame that the people who produce such a funny show have to put up with such a distasteful man on a daily basis. It makes me thankful to have such a wonderful cast on My Name Is Earl, a show that is still going strong and has helped bring an audience to 30 Rock over the last few years. You’re welcome, Alec."
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