Alec Baldwin Appears as Apologetic Airline Captain on Saturday Night Live [VIDEO]

Alec Baldwin, kicked off an American Airlines plane for playing Words with Friends (at the wrong time) and generally making a nuisance of himself, received a generous apology from the airline last night on NBC's Saturday Night Live. Wait a minute, who's that guy playing "Captain Steve Rogers?"

"It was very important for me to come here tonight and on behalf of everyone at American Airlines issue an apology to Mr. Alec Baldwin, said "Captain Rogers." "Mr. Baldwin is an American treasure, and I am ashamed at the way he was treated," he added.

Well played, Alec, and good move by your publicist. You might have wanted to consult with your PR staff before deciding to throw a temper tantrum on an airliner, an environment that's lately become akin to a barracks at boot camp, and you're the recruit.

Even if the guy does have a hot temper, notice what an excellent actor he is in this segment.