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:

Duck!! (Season 6)

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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

Tina Fey didn't want Liz Lemon to be a single mother because it would have restricted her character. This allowed Liz more freedom, and gave Fey more avenues to explore.

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Quotes

Tracy Jordan: I learned fried chicken at the school of hard knocks.

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Connections

Featured in 2011 Primetime Creative Arts Emmys (2011)

User Reviews

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.