Into the Crevasse (22 Oct. 2009)

Jack goes to Washington to answer questions about GE, and discovers that his old nemesis, Devon Banks, is leading the investigation. Meanwhile, Jenna and Tracy find new ways to punish Liz for looking for new talent.

Director:

Beth McCarthy-Miller

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 / Do the Microwave Dancer
Scott Adsit	...	Pete Hornberger
Judah Friedlander	...	Frank Rossitano
Alec Baldwin	...	Jack Donaghy
Katrina Bowden	...	Cerie (credit only)
Jason Jurman	...	Jesse
Keith Powell	...	Toofer
Kevin Brown	...	Dot Com
Grizz Chapman	...	Grizz
Maulik Pancholy	...	Jonathan
Will Arnett	...	Devon Banks
John Lutz	...	J.D. Lutz

Storyline

When Devin returns to plot revenge against Jack, he needs to find a way to protect the company and his job's safety. Meanwhile, Tracy and Jenna both have reason to be angry with Liz and are determined to make her life miserable. Liz has to find a way to regain order over her life and the show. Outside of the studio, Kenneth devotes some of his spare time to volunteering at an animal shelter.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Release Date:

22 October 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)

Did You Know?

Trivia

The "TGS Porn" subplot in this episode comes from the fact that a "porn version" of "30 Rock", called 30 Rock: A XXX Parody, was released earlier in the same year. Lisa Ann, the actress who plays the Liz Lemon figure in that porn "30 Rock," was also in several other porn movies playing a pornographic version of 2008 Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin. "30 Rock" showrunner Tina Fey, who plays the real Liz Lemon, won a 2009 Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for parodying Palin on Saturday Night Live.

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Goofs

Iceland is described as having 1 minute of night time. Iceland is not quite in the arctic circle so never has daytime this long.

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Quotes

Devon Banks: You know, revenge is a dish best served cold, Jack. Like sashimi, or pizza.
Jack Donaghy: You prefer cold pizza?
Devon Banks: The morning after? It's the best.
Jack Donaghy: Better than hot pizza? That's insane.
Devon Banks: You don't tell me what kind of pizza to like!

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Connections

References American Idol (2002)

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Soundtracks

"Do the Microwave"
(uncredited)
Performed by John DeLuca

User Reviews

"Into the Crevasse" was another mostly hilarious ep of "30 Rock" for me

In this ep of "30 Rock": Liz has a book out that makes everyone hate her, Jack faces his old nemesis-Devon Banks (Will Arnett)-at a congressional hearing, and Jenna and Tracy try to get even with Liz...This was another hilarious episode that had mostly great punchlines. I especially liked Tracy's subplot about making a porn version of Liz' life because of his reaction of his wife to Liz' book. And what about that final confrontation between Jack and Devon. Oh, and Kenneth is always a hoot whenever he's on screen, as usual. Okay, maybe Jack's "ideas" about improving his company lean on the lame side but, still, "Into the Crevasse" was for the most part, hilarious to me.