Generalissimo (5 Feb. 2009)

Elisa's grandmother hates Jack because he looks like an evil character in a telenovela. Meanwhile, Liz uses that character's underhanded moves to pick up on a sexy neighbor.

Director:

Todd Holland

Writers:

Tina Fey (creator), Robert Carlock,

Stars:

Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Tina Fey	...	Liz Lemon
Tracy Morgan	...	Tracy Jordan
Jane Krakowski	...	Jenna Maroney
Jack McBrayer	...	Kenneth Parcell
Scott Adsit	...	Pete Hornberger (credit only)
Judah Friedlander	...	Frank Rossitano (credit only)
Alec Baldwin	...	Jack Donaghy / Hector Moreda
Katrina Bowden	...	Cerie (credit only)
Keith Powell	...	Toofer (credit only)
Maulik Pancholy	...	Jonathan
Jon Hamm	...	Dr. Drew Baird
Matt Lauer	...	Matt Lauer
Patrick Heusinger	...	Brian
Salma Hayek	...	Elisa Padriera
Teresa Yenque	...	Concepcion

Storyline

Elisa's grandmother hates Jack because he looks like an evil character in a telenovela. Meanwhile, Liz uses that character's underhanded moves to pick up on a sexy neighbor.

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Plot Keywords:

boss | celebrity | sketch | workplace | comedy writer | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 February 2009 (USA)

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, Universal Media Studios (UMS)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Elisa: Be very careful. El Generalissimo was once a good man. But the years of loneliness drove him insane.
Liz Lemon: I am not the Generalissimo, Elisa.

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Connections

References The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)

User Reviews

Generalissimo was another quite funny episode of "30 Rock"

In this episode, a bunch of white male investment bankers recently laid off are now interns and have roped Tracy Jordan into some all-nighters which is ironic since Jordan quickly gets tired of them, Jack has a hard time impressing Elisa's grandmother because of his resemblance to the villain in her favorite telenova, and Liz checks out mail accidentally left in her apartment and finds out the owner is a handsome doctor just moved to her floor...What a hoot to see Alec Baldwin play both Jack and this soap actor with mustache. And this is the first of several eps to have "Mad Men" actor Jon Hamm playing this doctor Liz is smitten with. Not quite as hilarious as previous episodes but there's still some entertaining gems of humor like those concerning "roofies"! I especially loved Liz' villainous cackle as she starts acting just like that telenova villain. Next episode takes place on Valentine's Day so until next time...