2007 Season Premiere of NBC's 30 Rock: It Rocks!

By eiffelvu, published Sep 28, 2007
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30 Rock is one of the best of last year's new shows and just received an Emmy for best comedy sitcom for that Honor...

Created by a former head writer and comic performer on Saturday Night Live, Tina Fey, who is also one of the executive producers of this show.....She plays the part of Liz Lemon, the head writer of this fictional comedy series which is loosely based on some of the insane goings on that take place on her former home turf, Saturday Night Live.

The title of this show is taken from the nickname many call 30 Rockefeller Center, which is where Saturday Night Live was taped in front of a live audience...this show follows that premise including all the angst of creating a live show every week....Fey wrote many of last years episodes as well as starred in them...

The show follows all the antics of the cast and those behind the scenes responsible for the shows success and writing the sketches for the comedy we see in the audience. Another star from Saturday Night Live, Tracy Morgan plays Tracy Jordan an insane actor/comedy star with many quirks who Liz, has to placate and please with the sketches she writes...She also has to contend with her boss Jack Donaghy, (Alex Baldwin), whose always messing around with her life and the show, trying to come up with new ideas which somehow go array or not to her liking...episodes also included a look into the interference in her personal life by her best friend, Jenna,(Jane Krakowski).

When the show left off, Liz had to decide if she wanted to leave the show to follow her romantic interest to Cleveland which she opted not to do, and Jack, (Baldwin), also lost his love interest when his engagement ended.

Though the series didn't have great ratings, it was renewed due to the persistence of the small fan base and the faith that NBC had in the show...the fact that 30 Rock, won the Emmy for outstanding comedy series proves a point that quality does overrule quantity, in some cases that is.

2007 Season Premiere of NBC's 30 Rock: It Rocks!

Tina Fey and Alex Baldwin in 30 Rock

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"30 Rock" Rocks!!! Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Jan Krakowski et al are a hoot....and Jack McBrayer deserves an Emmy nod...for playing Kenneth, one of the most convincing, lovable dorks in sitcom history. I hope 30 Rock ends up becoming the sleeper hit of this decade. Love it! Love it! Love It!

Posted on 10/07/2007 at 11:10:00 PM

 
Great review, Barbara... except, I can't remember to watch any of these shows, lol! It's OK, I'll stay current by reading your great articles!

Posted on 10/06/2007 at 8:10:00 AM

 
You mean, "What is ALEC Baldwin," for $500, Alex? In all seriousness, cool stuff. Baldwin was hilarious as usual.

Posted on 10/05/2007 at 6:10:00 PM

 
I really need to start watching this show!

Posted on 10/05/2007 at 11:10:00 AM

 
Awesome review, I missed the premiere, I will catch the next episode :)

Posted on 10/05/2007 at 9:10:00 AM

 
Great review. I enjoyed the premiere as well.

Posted on 10/04/2007 at 7:10:00 PM

 
I should check this show out. Very nice article that makes me interested! :-)

Posted on 10/02/2007 at 2:10:00 PM

 
Oh geeze. I have too many shows I currently am hooked on. that is sooo unlike me... I'll blame it on you ;) Crap. that reminds me. I missed that Serial Killer show last night. Now I need to find that episode on the Internet today and watch it. grrrrr

Posted on 10/02/2007 at 12:10:00 AM

 
I have been meaning to watch this show but I never got around to, now I definitely would make the time for it. Thanks for a great review!

Posted on 10/01/2007 at 7:10:00 AM

 
THanks for the heads up I'll watch this for sure-super review PS No still no alerts only what u send me

Posted on 10/01/2007 at 5:10:00 AM

 
I haven't seen this, but I may have to tune in.

Posted on 10/01/2007 at 12:10:00 AM

 
Great Review, Barbara. I wish I could remember to watch some of these shows! one of these days I'll invest in a DVR....

Posted on 09/30/2007 at 5:09:00 PM

 
Great Review. Thanks!!

Posted on 09/30/2007 at 2:09:00 PM

 
There are some shows that are so popular - this one, Desperate Housewives, Seinfeld, 24.... that I just don't like - well I've never seen 30 Rock so I should take a peek. Nice job:)

Posted on 09/30/2007 at 6:09:00 AM

 
I do like 30 Rock and your review is nicely done.

Posted on 09/29/2007 at 9:09:00 PM

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