Tracy Morgan Spews Anti-Gay and Homophobic Slurs During Stand-up Show – Fans Walk Out

Some of us know comedian Tracy Morgan from his days on Saturday Night Live.

But most know him from his role as Tracy Jordan on NBC’s comedy “30 Rock” created by Tina Fey.

But there are a growing number of people getting to know Morgan for his stand-up comedy shows and homophobic anti-gay rants.

And last night he may have gone too far.

While performing at the famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville last night, Morgan went on a homophobic anti-gay rant that sent people heading for the exits.

While some off-color jokes are to be expected during a live stand-up show, we think some of the things Morgan said went a little too far.

Here are a few examples of Tracy’s comments:

“Being gay is a choice because God don't make no mistakes”

"There is no way a woman could love and have sexual desire for another woman"

"Gays need to quit being pussies and not be whining about something as insignificant as bullying"

"Gay is something that kids learn from the media and TV programming"

Morgan went on to say that if his son ever told him he was gay or being bullied that -

“He "better talk to me like a man and not in a gay voice or I'll pull out a knife and stab that little n**** to death"

And he continued even as audience members booed and walked out saying he didn’t care if he pissed of gay people -

“Because if they can take a f***ing dick up their a** they can take a f***ing joke."

He also said that President Obama should “man up” and stop standing up for gay and lesbian teenagers.

There was more - but you get the idea.

Sounds more like hate speech then comedy to me.

Neither Morgan or anybody on his staff have been willing to comment, but the folks at Ryman felt it necessary to clear the air saying,

“The Ryman Auditorium regrets that people were offended by statements made by Tracy Morgan during his June 3 appearance.  The Ryman does not control the content presented by people appearing on its stage, nor does it endorse any of the views of, or statements made by, such persons.”

The sad news is this is not the first time Morgan has upset his audience during his stand-up act.

In 2009, people walked out of his show at Carnegie Hall after the same type of anti-gay comments, and insults against the President and first family saying,

“Obama is really changing the White House because he and Michelle will have the first presidential sex tape out.”

What a different world it is for Morgan outside of his television show.

And we never really “got” Morgan’s role on “30 Rock”.

Think about it, you never really see him do anything for the fake “TGS” show other than screw things up and make life difficult for everybody around him.

Yet, the entire TGS staff seems to fall over each other to try and please him and keep him on a show we never get to see in the first place. Strange indeed.

And the jokes and comments he makes are almost those of a child.

It’s the same thing in real life on the talk show circuit.

Ever seen him on Leno or the Daily Show?

His jokes just aren’t funny and his comments are so “out there” it seems like he is some eighteen year old high school drop out with no education at all.

Good luck Tracy, but don’t confuse the size of your paycheck with the size of your “funny”.

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Are Meredith Vieira AND Matt Lauer Both Leaving NBC’s Today Show? Say it Aint So!

In what can only be described as major bad news for the NBC network, reports are surfacing that BOTH Meredith Vieira and Matt Lauer say they will be leaving the Today show later this year.

Some are wondering if the network can survive yet another high profile departure after the blow from Alec Baldwin yesterday that “30 Rock” is over.

Related: Alec Baldwin Says ’30 Rock’ Ending – Tina Fey Leaving the Show

When asked about the speculation, NBC press handlers said,

“There seems to be an awful lot of speculation around news anchors these days, and it’s not our practice to comment on any of it. Matt Lauer has a long term contract with NBC News and ‘Today. ”

True. But both host contracts are due to expire at the end of this year, and “ET” reported that Lauer had been telling everybody he planned to move on once his contract expired in December. And TV Guide was reporting earlier this week about Meredith’s desire to exit the show.

TV Guide says Vieira has been in discussions with NBC executives for several months about extending her contract, but she is said to be exhausted with the demanding early hours and is ready to move on.

Vieira also said that the health of her husband, who has battled multiple sclerosis and cancer, will be a factor in considering her future on the program.

It doesn’t appear that there is any personal friction between the two hosts, in fact they seem like they get along pretty well, even in live embarrassing moments like when Matt Lauer’s divorce turned into laughs on the show.

On critic stated,

“Of course NBC is going to deny it. They just lost ’30 Rock’ and now their morning news lineup is falling apart.”

There has been some speculation that Vieira, Lauer, Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin are gracefully trying to exit the network before the Comcast NBC Universal deal begins to impact daily operations.

One insider commented,

“Comcast is going to chop up every bit of content they can mine from NBC and either charge for it or try to keep others from embedding it on the internet. The days of being able to freely use NBC content are over.”

THAT seems to make more sense than anything else – the big stars want to get behind NBC before the Comcast takeover is complete because they see what the future will look like and they don’t want any part of it.

But it could also be the oldest ploy in the Hollywood playbook – act like you’re going to leave just before your contract expires so they will offer you more money for the next season.

Somehow, in a sad way, that seems to make the most sense of all.

Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon – your move?

'30 Rock' Creator Tina Fey Pregnant With Second Child – Releases New Book 'Bossypants'

“30 Rock” creator and funny women Tina Fey announced yesterday that she is pregnant with her second child.

Fey was doing a taping for the “Oprah Winfrey Show” when she let it slip that she was already five months pregnant. Fey already has a five-year-old daughter named Alice with husband Jeff Richmond.

This may put some chops behind Alec Baldwin’s comments earlier this week that 2012 would be the last season for “30 Rock”. Baldwin hinted that Tina wanted to start a family and that he was ready to leave the show.

Related: Alec Baldwin Says ’30 Rock’ Ending Next Season – Tina Fey Leaving the Show

Fey commented,

"I never really believed it before, but when you have a child, there really aren't enough hours in the day to do anything... Basically, any free time that isn't spent looking after our daughter or working goes on sleeping."

But Fey is not slowing down.

Her new book “Bossypants” has just been released to good reviews.

From her humble roots growing up in Pennsylvania to her days doing amateur Improv in Chicago with Second City to her early sketches on Saturday Night Live, “Bossypants” gives us a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of a modern day comedian and celebrity.

Some of the funniest chapters feature the differences between male and female comedy writers ("men urinate in cups"), her cruise ship honeymoon ("it’s very Poseidon Adventure"), and advice about breastfeeding ("I had an obligation to my child to pretend to try").

She details the chaos of being a celebrity when she talks about dividing her time between rehearsing her Sarah Palin impression, trying to get Oprah to appear on “30 Rock”, and planning her daughter’s Peter Pan-themed birthday party.

The book really gets to the heart of why Tina Fey remains one of the most loved and funniest comedians.

Alec Baldwin Says ’30 Rock’ Ending Next Season – Tina Fey Leaving the Show – Developing

“30 Rock” star Alec Baldwin attended a fundraiser Monday night in New York City when he dropped a bombshell.

Baldwin told reporters that next season will be the LAST season for “30 Rock”. When asked about the award winning sitcom Baldwin answered,

"I will tell you one thing - and that is next year is our last year of the show. Our contracts expire in 2012, and Tina is going to have a big career directing films and writing. She's going to be the next Elaine May. She'll be great."

Okay, we don’t know who Elaine May is but…

Baldwin has hinted around in the past that 2012 would be HIS last year, but this is the first we have heard about Tina Fey leaving. But it only makes sense; I have to admit that I think the show has really gone down in quality this last season.

I think people have grown really tired of Jack and his women problems, and Tracey Morgan is such an idiot that he should be on a children’s show – not a prime time network series. Morgan’s character is so absolutely horrible that it makes you wonder why the show would even want him as host of the fictitious “TGS”.

I’m sure it’s hard to keep the writing and plot mojo of the first couple of seasons going, but if this last season is any indication of what we can expect for the next - then it’s time to pull the plug.

I much rather see Tina Fey in a new, funnier show where she once again has the creative run of the ship and can start with a clean slate.

However, in-as-much as it is Tina’s show (she created it and executive produces it), and with no disrespect to Alec Baldwin, I think we need to wait until we actually hear the same words coming from Tina Fey.

After all, this would not be the first time Baldwin spoke out of turn. This could all just be pre-positioning before next year’s contract negotiations.

And you know that things in Hollywood are never what they seem on the surface…

Oprah Winfrey, Salma Hayek And Jennifer Aniston To Appear On "30 Rock" - Video

"30 Rock" is setting itself up for a great new season starting October 30, and Tina Fey is calling in years of favors by getting an all-star cast of famous celebs to appear as guests.

It has been announced that Oprah Winfrey will appear as herself on the award winning "30 Rock", and that Jennifer Aniston will appear to play a "free-spirited, Fatal Attraction-like" stalker obsessed with Alec Baldwin's character Jack Donaghy.

Plus, earlier this week, it was confirmed that Salma Hayek would also be making an appearance on the hit series, with NBC announcing that Hayek will take on the recurring role of Elisa, Jack Donaghy's new romantic love interest.

Tina Fey asked Hayek to guest on the sitcom as "a character, not as herself" for two episodes, according to a report in the New York Post. We also hear that any of these guest roles may turn into returning characters if things go well.

Hayek joins a growing list of A-list celebrities booked by Fey for "30 Rock", and reports are rampant that there will also be appearances from Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin and Al Gore. We can't wait.

Watch Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer Aniston In The "30 Rock" Promo Video



Fey's popularity has skyrocketed since she developed "30 Rock", and later began playing Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live. She has appeared in several SNL skits as Palin, and is rumored to be returning again for SNL's Thursday Night Live mini-episodes.

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Fey will also be appearing in the Ricky Gervais comedy "This Side Of Truth" starring Fey, Gervais, Jonah Hill, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Rob Lowe, Patrick Stewart and Jeffrey Tambor. The film is a comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain. The film is due sometime next year.
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