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Tom on the ‘Today’ Show

As you know, Tom was on the ‘Today’ Show yesterday. Host Matt Lauer sat down with Tom and talked about Katie, “War of the Worlds” and his comments on Brooke Shield’s use of therapy and drugs to cure her postpartum depression, and the media responding to that. Watch the interview and/or read it at the site of MSNBC.

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June 24, 2005   //   Appearences, Media and War of the Worlds   //   7 Comments   //  

7 Comments to “Tom on the ‘Today’ Show”

• June 24, 2005 at 2:07 pm
  snappy says:

  LETTERMAN! can we see letterman pleeease!
• June 24, 2005 at 4:37 pm
  Laura Shea, D.O. says:

  Dear Tom,
  As a mother of child who has recovered from autism using diet and nutritional supplements, I want to applaud your recent interview with Matt Lauer. I could not agree with you more with regards to “masking” the problem with drugs.
  As a new osteopathic physician I hope to one day have a practice that focuses on solving the problem not covering it up Thanks for helping to get the word out .
  Sincerely,

  Laura Shea, D.O.
• June 24, 2005 at 7:07 pm
  brian sauve says:

  Don’t give in. The media just needs another scapegoat.
• June 24, 2005 at 7:13 pm
  susan coyle says:

  I JUST WANTED TO MAKE A COMENT TO THE RITALIN, I AGREE WITH MR. CRUISE SEE I ADOPTED MY COUSIN AT 8 MONYH OLD HE WAS A DRUG BABBY HE HAD NO MUSEL CONTROL HE JUST LAID IN A FETAL POSITION DUE TO THE DRUGS HIS MOTHER TOOK, NOW THE SCHOOLS CAN FORCE YOU TO PUT YOUR KID ON RITALIN JUST SO THEY DONT HAVE TO DEAL WITH THEM OR THEY TELL YOU TO SEND HIM TO A DIFFERENT SCHOOL CAUSE HE’S OUT OF CONTROL… WELL HE NOT IF I CAN HANDLE HIM THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TOO.. I CAN GO ON ALL DAY ABOUT THIS BUT WHAT I WANT HIM TO LET PEOPLE KNOW IS THE TRUTH I THOUGHT YOU DID A GREAT JOB WITH MATT SO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
  SUSAN COYLE OF BROOKHEAVEN
• June 24, 2005 at 8:01 pm
  Debbie Eltringham says:

  I have e-mailed the TODAY show in the past, and now, regarding the hostility present with Matt, during interviews and with Katie as well. Matt seems to be walking in Bryant Gumble’s shoes, in being rude and too aggressive in his interviews. I know I am tired of seeing it, and then he does it to Tom Cruise?? We are not blind to problems on the TODAY show. I think I will let CNN know the real deal also.
  Congrats to Tom with his new love – she is absolutely adorable, and it is nice to see an honest man admit his love and show affedtion to his girl. You go!
• June 24, 2005 at 9:32 pm
  Kristen says:

  I saw the interview this morning and I thought Mr. Cruise was great! His comments about Matt not having done his research on the drug ritalin was fantastic. Also having had post-partum depression after my second child was born almost 2 years ago I was determined to not go the drug route despite my PPD being moderate to severe at times. I addressed it with diet, talk therapy and excercise when I could (as tired as I already was). I’ve been worried about the impact of Brooke Shields having on the country and world and how much anti-depressants would start to skyrocket as a result of her comments so I am so glad to hear Tom Cruise speaking his mind on the subject. I only worry that many women will dismiss it b/c he is a “man” rather than really think about what he’s saying. Good job Tom!
• June 24, 2005 at 10:39 pm
  monimaria says:

  Hi Mr. Tom Cruise,

  Congratulations, It was a very good interview. You made a fool of Mr. Lauer and he deserved it because he is an ignorant.

  I agree with you regarding the danger of taking antidepressants. Unfortunately, people do not want to hear unrequested opinions and are not willing to accept that anybody has the right to express him/her self.

  And besides you are a celebrity and there are so many people that have to make a living using the wrong way your name and reputation.

  Be proude of what you accomplished and enjoy your life. You looked very good so happy.

  Good luck to you.

  Best regards,

  Monimaria