30 Rock (2006–2013)

Liz Lemon, head writer of the sketch comedy show "TGS with Tracy Jordan", must deal with an arrogant new boss and a crazy new star, all while trying to run a successful TV show without losing her mind.

Creator:

Tina Fey

Stars:

Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski

Won 6 Golden Globes. Another 60 wins & 191 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Tina Fey	...	Liz Lemon (139 episodes, 2006-2013)
Tracy Morgan	...	Tracy Jordan (139 episodes, 2006-2013)
Jane Krakowski	...	Jenna Maroney (139 episodes, 2006-2013)
Jack McBrayer	...	Kenneth Parcell (139 episodes, 2006-2013)
Scott Adsit	...	Pete Hornberger (139 episodes, 2006-2013)
Judah Friedlander	...	Frank Rossitano (139 episodes, 2006-2013)
Alec Baldwin	...	Jack Donaghy (139 episodes, 2006-2013)
Keith Powell	...	Toofer (131 episodes, 2006-2013)
Katrina Bowden	...	Cerie (100 episodes, 2006-2013)
Kevin Brown	...	Dot Com (84 episodes, 2006-2013)
Grizz Chapman	...	Grizz (79 episodes, 2006-2013)
John Lutz	...	J.D. Lutz (75 episodes, 2006-2013)
Maulik Pancholy	...	Jonathan (64 episodes, 2006-2013)

Storyline

Liz Lemon is a producer of a Variety show. Jack Donaghy is a top TV network executive. Tracy Jordan is the unpredictable star of Lemon's hit variety show, "TGS with Tracy Jordan." Lemon constantly has her hands full, juggling corporate interference from Donaghy and off-the-handle star antics from Jordan, all while attempting to salvage her own personal life.

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Plot Keywords:

tv | tv show | writer | executive | tv network | 

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Taglines:

Comedy night done right

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

NBC [United States] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

The Girlie Show

Filming Locations:

Silvercup Studios - 4222 22nd Street, Long Island City, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Broadway Video, Little Stranger, NBC Studios

Technical Specs

Runtime:

21 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Lee, the costume designer for TGS, is played by Tom Broecker. In real life, Broecker is the costume designer for "30 Rock."

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Quotes

Jack: Lemon, I would like to teach you something. I would like to be Michelle Pfeiffer to your angry black kid who learns that poetry is just another way to rap

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Connections

Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.200 (2011)

User Reviews

Extremely clever but also laugh-out-loud funny

I wasn't sure to expect from 30 Rock, having watched the steady decline of SNL over the last seven years or so. I felt, however, that this was not really a result of the writing as much as it was of the underutilization and/or departure of the most talented players (Ferrell, Oteri, and now Maya Rudolph, for example) and the periodic overexposure of less talented players (I'm looking at you, Jimmy Fallon). I was also encouraged by the fact that the many of the bright spots in SNL's history during that period were provided by host Alec Baldwin. So I was not 100% surprised to find that I love 30 Rock. Baldwin is, as usual, brilliant, and Tina Fey is a fantastic writer who also is humble enough to recognize her strengths and limitations as an actor. Tracy Morgan is constantly off his chain and, along with Baldwin and Jack McBrayer, provides most of the "God, I had to rewind because it was so damned ridiculous" moments ("Imagine Christmas wishes shooting out of your eyes.") The supporting cast is also talented and well utilized; I was very glad to see that "Toofer" and "Cerie," among others, were upgraded to regulars for Season Two. From political satire to slapstick, it's all here. And as an African-American, I was impressed by the way racial issues were handled, from the use of the "N word" to the "white guilt" issues to the country club episode; they were skillfully handled, as some of these are hot button topics and could have gone very, very wrong. This show is just plain good.