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 | tv network | writer | sketch comedy | 

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Taglines:

Comedy night done right

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

NBC [us] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Queen of Jordan

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

Liz Lemon's office has a framed cover of Bust magazine with Amy Poehler reenacting Janet Leigh's shower scene in Psycho. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are close friends and former cast members on Saturday Night Live.

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Quotes

Kenneth Parcell: It's like my heart is trying to hug my brain!

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Connections

Referenced in Chelsea Lately: Episode #7.25 (2013)

User Reviews

World Class comedy!

There's an ever-so-faint "Woody Allen" tinge to this inspired behind the scenes look at a live network TV comedy show. But Tina Fey and the other writers can ALWAYS be counted on to take everything just a step or two farther. The performances are uniformly brilliant. Jane Krakowski is delicious as the slightly passé actress who blissfully pounces on the feeblest opportunity to perform. Tracy Morgan is unrestrainedly larger than life in a role that only he could play. Alec Baldwin has such a rich insight into his convoluted, unpredictable character and plays him with such abandon -- it just makes you gasp! And the rest of the cast plays with a level of virtuosity that has only been seen a few times in the history of network television. The comedy is so dense and so polished that it's hard to believe you are watching a weekly program. I come by way of Monty Python, SNL, SCTV, Kids In The Hall, Frasier, Seinfeld, Larry Sanders, Jackie Thomas, Newsradio, Just Shoot Me, and Everybody Loves Raymond. I can hardly believe I'm saying this, but, even after all these GREAT comedies, I think this is the smartest and the funniest TV show I've ever seen!