Uploaded July 2013 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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For over 60 years, celebrities have always come to NBC to clear the air and address the American public directly. So when Ben Stiller wanted to apologize to the ferret community for some slanderous remarks he made on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, he wisely chose Today as his venue. In this clip you'll hear Stiller's heartfelt apology, as well as some of the scathing emails that the actor received from ferret-lovers around the nation. While animal rights are no joke, we hope you enjoy this hilarious Video of the Week.

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