In the past I have gone off on Alec Baldwin a bit. A lot. A bit a lot. I really found that whole voice mail where he called his 11-year-old daughter a “vile little pig” totally disgusting – though a lot of people blamed his ex-wife Kim Basinger for releasing the message. Apparently Alec tried to quit “30 Rock,” saying that the negative press would affect the show. Producer Lorne Michaels refused to accepted his resignation. A lot of people said “Oh he’s so good on that show, you almost forget.” And I remember wondering what kind of delusional crazies could say that. Since then, I’ve started watching “30 Rock,” and all I can say is Alec Baldwin can call a 5 year old – whose house just burned down – every curse word in the book and I wouldn’t care – he’s fabulous! Yes, I can be won over with humorous acting. I’m delightfully cheap that way.

Alec’s career definitely didn’t take a permanent hit. It’s truly surprising. And in the spirit of the season, if the WGA strike isn’t resolved in time, Alec has written an article for the Huffington Post, inviting everyone over to his place, where he’ll be holding the Golden Globes.

The HFPA [Hollywood Foreign Press Association] makes only one simple request and that is that you pre-order your meal selection NO LATER than Friday, January 4th, 2008.

The choices are as follows: Tuna Salad, whitefish salad or egg salad (choice of one); Ham, turkey, bologna, swiss cheese (choice of two); Potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw (choice of two); Pickles, relish, mustard, mayo, rye bread…all complimentary.

Beverages are as follows: Liter of red or white wine or 6 (six) cold bottles of Amstel (promotional) complimentary. All other cocktails will be cash bar. (Sprite, Coke, Strawberry YooHoo and Diet Peach Snapple are complimentary)

A quick Red Carpet, hosted by Radioman, will be held at the parking lot of Tavern on the Green before we are all shuttled to my apartment building. ‘Round…5:30-ish? Sound okay? Looking forward to seeing you all on January 13th at my place.

[From the Huffington Post]

I have this sick feeling in my stomach… that I think… I think I might have a crush on Alec Baldwin now. Two kinds of side salads AND complimentary Diet Peach Snapple? I’m sorry, but this man is clearly after my heart. I’m totally going to show up to the Tavern on the Green parking lot. It’ll be me and eight other losers that didn’t get the joke. I have to say – if absolutely nothing else – the strike has brought about some pretty great jokes. We don’t hear much from the AMPTP [the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers] – at least in terms of funny skits or humorous write-ups, but those writers have come up with some good YouTube-age, and the out-of-work actors have put together some pretty funny commentaries too. Or in Alec Baldwin’s case, some lovely boxed sandwich lunches. Whatever keeps you busy.

Picture note by Jaybird: Here’s Alec Baldwin at the 13th Annual ArtWalk NY Auction to Benefit the Coalition for the Homeless on November 27th, along with Co-Chair of the Coalition for the Homeless Carey Lowell, Artist Honoree Donald Baechler, and actor and Co-Chair of the Coalition for the Homeless Richard Gere. Images thanks to PR Photos.