Actor Hugh Laurie acknowledges that he was “very slightly drunk” when he posted a sharp reply to journalist Janet Murray after she criticized Fox’s series “House.” According to reports, Murray published a disobliging review after watching the show for the first time, and Laurie then sent a waspish response on social media. Laurie later frames the post as an impulsive reaction, stating that his drinking—described as slight—contributed to how he responded. The reports also say Laurie apologizes for the roasting of Murray, indicating he regrets the tone of the exchange. The accounts describe the incident as a case of an overly barbed online comment following an unfavorable review, with Laurie taking responsibility for his wording and explaining the circumstances under which he wrote it. No new criticism of the show itself is introduced beyond Murray’s initial remarks.