Baldwin says sorry for TV shows slur

Yahoo! News - 8th Sep 2008

Alec Baldwin: Actor Alec Baldwin has apologised for attacking hit shows My Name Is Earl and Scrubs in a row over TV schedules. Read full story at Yahoo! News

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