"30 Rock" (2006) TV series 2006-????

User Rating:

8.9/10   

Creator:

Tina Fey

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Genre:

Comedy

Tagline:

Work can be such a production.

Plot:

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.

Plot Keywords:

Boss | Sketch | Writer | New York | Executive

Awards:

Won 5 Golden Globes. Another 30 wins & 52 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Thur. July 23	8:00 PM	NBC	Hard Ball	#1.15
Thur. July 23	9:31 PM	NBC	The Bubble	#3.15

Cast

Tina Fey	...	Liz Lemon (58 episodes, 2006-2009)
Tracy Morgan	...	Tracy Jordan (58 episodes, 2006-2009)
Jane Krakowski	...	Jenna Maroney (58 episodes, 2006-2009)
Jack McBrayer	...	Kenneth Parcell (58 episodes, 2006-2009)
Scott Adsit	...	Pete Hornberger (58 episodes, 2006-2009)
Judah Friedlander	...	Frank Rossitano (58 episodes, 2006-2009)
Alec Baldwin	...	Jack Donaghy (58 episodes, 2006-2009)
Katrina Bowden	...	Cerie (52 episodes, 2006-2009)
Keith Powell	...	Toofer (52 episodes, 2006-2009)
Maulik Pancholy	...	Jonathan (38 episodes, 2006-2009)
Kevin Brown	...	Dot Com (38 episodes, 2006-2009)
Grizz Chapman	...	Grizz (36 episodes, 2006-2009)
Lonny Ross	...	Josh Girard (34 episodes, 2006-2009)
John Lutz	...	Lutz (27 episodes, 2006-2009)

Also Known As:

"Untitled Tina Fey Project" (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16 (season 1) (season 2) | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

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

Company:

Broadway Video

Trivia:

The show's 17 Emmy nominations in 2008 were the most a comedy show ever received in a single year.

Quotes:

Jack: Look at this video of a baby panda sneezing.
Liz Lemon: Oh, it's the *cutest* thing I've ever seen!
Jack: [abruptly interrupts her] I need you to fire 10% of our workforce.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Josh Brolin/Adele (#34.5)" (2008)

Pete Schwetty Fan Club Members, Be Advised..................

It's always been my contention that great comedians make some of the best dramatic actors.

Well, what we have here is the corollary to the above-stated theorum. Our good buddy, Alec Baldwin, he of the "Third place is you're fired" monologue from "Glengarry", has quietly honed his comic timing via a run of "SNL" appearances and movie roles ("State and Main")and emerged as one of the funniest actors around. His delivery has gotten so good that he's become one of those guys that's funny standing still, before he utters word one. You're laughing before you even know what the premise is. It's a hard pill to swallow, but it's gotten to the point that I don't know if I'll ever be able to watch Alec Baldwin again in a dramatic role without lapsing into hysterics before he deigns to offer a line of dialogue. "30 Rock" may put the final nail in the notable career of Alec Baldwin-"Serious Actor", but I sure ain't complaining. If for no other reason, you should be watching this show just to see him deliver a line.

And if you still want another reason, Jack McBrayer is a flat-out hoot, and Tina Fey, who wisely scrambled from the deck of "SNL" before the ship utterly submerged, is obviously having the time of her life.

"30 Rock" fits neatly into the "no laugh-track zone" that has become NBC's funniest Thursday night line-up ever.