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Everyone Who Stars in an NBC Show in a Super Bowl Commercial

Natalia Buia — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:37:11 +0000

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If you’re not a fan of football, you may watch the Super Bowl for the amazingly expensive commercials.

Since the big game airs on NBC, actors from some of the biggest shows on the network got together for a musical number. Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin from “30 Rock” started off, with appearances from the cast of “Community”, “Parks and Recreation”, “Smash” and my favourite: “Law and Order: SVU”.

The number ended with everybody out on the street dancing like they’re filming an episode of “Glee”. It’s cheesy but endearing. If you love to watch NBC, you’ll appreciate this commercial.

Trailer: ‘Martin Luther King Day’ fake movie

Natalia Buia — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:22:09 +0000

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If you’ve seen “Valentine’s Day” and “New Year’s Eve” you’re familiar with the format. Every single celebrity in the world stars in a movie taking place on one of the most romantic days of the year. They hate their jobs and hate the fact that they’re single and lonely.

Such is the premise for “Martin Luther King Day”, except it’s not a real movie. It’s a spoof that will be features on an upcoming episode of “30 Rock”. Creator Tina Fey wanted to play up on all these ridiculously cheesy star-studded films that have come out this past year.

MLK Day is probably the least romantic holiday of the year (besides Ground Hog Day, of course) so watching Emma Stone and Andy Samberg whine about not having dates for the special day makes the other films look ludicrous.

As funny as this trailer may be, we should all be happy it’s not real.

Shit Liz Lemon Says

Natalia Buia — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:18:38 +0000

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Since its debut in 2006, “30 Rock” has become one of the comedy series of the millennium. This is partially due to SNL alumna Tina Fey and her brilliant writing.

Her character, Liz Lemon, is quite the hero among young women. Liz is geeky without being too irritating. She’s sarcastic without being too cruel. She’s a feminist without being overly feminine and prude. There are many reasons why young women look up to Tina Fey’s quirky character.

With all the Shit __ Says floating around on the internet, NBC took it upon them to edit a Shit Liz Lemon Says video, because Liz says a lot of shit and 100% of the time it’s hilarious. Take a look:

Tina Fey Finally Reveals She’s Pregnant

Lauren Treihaft — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:40:28 +0000

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For months now the 30 Rock star has hidden her baby bump. Even her character on the show went through a fake pregnancy in order to cover for her boss’s wife. Fey finally admitted during a taping of the Oprah Winfrey show that she is in fact pregnant with her second child to accompany her five-year-old daughter Alicia. Celebrity-Gossip.net reports that Fey and her husband, Jeff Richmond are thrilled for the second child.

Fey is apparently already 5 months a long. She kept that secret under wraps pretty well for someone constantly in the spotlight. Hopefully this baby will inherit her good looks and comedic charm.

Too bad Alec Baldwin spilled the bad news about the end of 30 Rock we could have seen the Fey prodigies as stars. Baldwin also says that Fey will go on to have a successful writing and directing career so we will definitely be seeing more of her and that baby bump.

‘No More 30 Rock’ says Alec Baldwin

@coltondaniel — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 18:35:32 +0000

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First Steve Carrell leaves The Office, and now Alec Baldwin revealed that 30 Rock will enter its final season this fall.

“I will tell you one thing,” he told New York magazine at the National Dance Institute’s annual fundraising gala last night.

“And that is our show next year is our last years of the show. Our contracts are expired [in 2012], and Tina is gonna have a big career directing films and writing. She’s going to be the next Elaine May. She’ll be great.”

Baldwin has previously commented on leaving the show once his contact is up next season, however it is yet to be confirmed whether or not the show itself will continue.

So there it is, in only twelve months, could Jack Donaghy, Liz Lemon and friends be nothing but reruns?

Both NBC and Tina Fey’s reps have yet to comment on the decision.

Tracy Morgan Officially Welcomes Sarah Palin to MILF-hood

Megan MacKay — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 22:40:49 +0000

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It looks like another 30 Rock cast member is in trouble with Sarah Palin!

Semi-crazy person Tracy Morgan is being berated for his comments on the SAG Awards red carpet last night. Morgan, who just days ago called the former Alaska Governor “good masturbation material,” used an aside in his interview with Guliana Rancic to shout “Sarah Palin, you’re the hottest MILF in the world!”

Rancic, taken aback, attempted to steer the conversation in a different direction but Morgan would not follow. “She’s a MILF!” he shouted again.

What? He’s just saying what we’re all thinking!

A statement was hurriedly released apologizing for Morgan’s comments, but we don’t think they needed an apology! As if MILF is the worst thing he could have said. Pfft. Palin, we think you got off easy on that one.

NBC’s 30 Rock Renewed, But Moved to 10pm

Megan MacKay — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:23:59 +0000

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30 Rock, the show-within-a-show brainchild of Tina Fey based on her time at Saturday Night Live, has been renewed for another season.

Perez Hilton reports that the show is indeed safe for another season, but its timeslot will be bumped to 10pm. The show is now nestled in between ratings losers Parks and Recreation and Outsourced.

We love watching Tracy Jordan’s crazy antics, but Outsourced has got to go!

Will you tune into 30 Rock at 10pm this January?

Alec Baldwin Hospitalized

andPOP Staff — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:22:36 +0000

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30 Rock star Alec Baldwin has been hospitalized in New York City reports NBC New York.

A 911 call was made from the actor’s apartment by what what is believed to be Badlwin’s fourteen year old daughter. The caller said the actor was unresponsive. Although his condition is unclear, the actor has been released from hospital.

Producers Guild of America Awards The Hurt Locker

Vanessa Baker — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:48:29 +0000

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The Hurt Locker beat out ten other nominees for the top prize at the Producers Guild of America awards gala Sunday, reports CBC.

Mad Men won best television drama, 30 Rock was saluted as best comedy and The Colbert Report got the award for best live entertainment and competition show. 60 Minutes was recognized in the non-fiction television category.

The awards were held at the Hollywood Palladium and honoured television writer Joss Whedon and studio heads Michael Lynton, Amy Pascal and John Lasseter with lifetime achievement awards.

This year, like the Oscars, the PGA Awards expanded the nominees for best film to ten finalists in an attempt to be more inclusive.

Full List of Emmy Winners

Robert Ostfield — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:05:05 +0000

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Full Winners List:

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series – Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series – Toni Collette (United States Of Tara)

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series – Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Mini-Series Or A Movie – Brendan Gleeson (Into The Storm)

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Mini-Series Or A Movie – Jessica Lange (Grey Gardens)

Outstanding Comedy Series – 30 Rock

Outstanding Drama Series – Mad Men

Outstanding Made For Television Movie – Grey Gardens

Outstanding Miniseries – Little Dorrit

Outstanding Reality – Competition Program – The Amazing Race

Outstanding Variety, Music, Or Comedy Series – The Daily Show With Jon Stewart

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series – Michael Emereson (Lost)

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series – Cherry Jones (24)

Outstanding Writing In A Drama Series – Kater Gordon & Matthew Weiner (Mad Men)

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series – Glenn Close (Damages)

Outstanding Supporting Actor, Miniseries or Movie – Ken Howard (Grey Gardens)

Outstanding Supporting Actress, Miniseries or Movie – Shohreh Aghdashloo (House Of Saddam)

Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series – Jon Cryer (Two And A Half Men)

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series – Kristin Chenoweth (Pushing Daisies)

Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series – Jeff Blitz (The Office)

Outstanding Directing For A Drama Series – Rod Holcomb (ER)

Outstanding Directing For A Variety, Music, Or Comedy Series – Bruce Gowers (American Idol: Show 833)

Outstanding Directing For A Miniseries, Movie, Or Dramatic Special – Dearbhla Walsh (Little Dorrit)

Host, Reality or Reality-Competition Program – Jeff Probst (Survivor)

Original Music and Lyrics – “81st Annual Academy Awards: Song Title: Hugh Jackman Opening Number”

Oprah to Guest Star on ’30 Rock’

andPOP Staff — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:08:46 +0000

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Even though she’s busy giving out cars like they’re breath mints, being attacked by Tom Cruise on a couch and being the queen of daytime, Oprah Winfrey is still making time to appear on primetime this fall.

Oprah Winfrey is in final talks to appear as a guest star on Tina Fey’s hit show, 30 Rock, reports E!

Oprah would make her 30 Rock debut on Nov. 6 and has already been written into the second episode script.

Winfrey will be playing herself appearing in scenes opposite Tina Fey’s character, Liz Lemon.

Oprah will be joined by other guest stars this fall including the friendly, Jennifer Aniston, who will appear in the third episode. Will Arnett will also reprise his Emmy-nominated role, Devin Banks for the season premiere.

The Oprah Winfrey Show will begin its 23rd season on Monday, September 8.

Former Ally McBeal Joins New NBC Show

andPOP Staff — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 19:48:30 +0000

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Jane Krakowski is joining the cast of the new NBC dramedy “30 Rock,” while Rachel Dratch’s role is being cut back.

E! Online reports that the former Ally McBeal star will play the star of the fictional variety series that “30 Rock” takes place around.

“Jane is enormously talented and everyone is thrilled that she is joining the cast. I think it’s going to be a perfect fit,” said executive producer Lorne Michaels.

Dratch, meanwhile, was supposed to play the star of the fictional variety series, but instead will play a number of smaller roles of different characters for the series. Michaels says he changed things around because Dratch has a knack for comedy, so he wanted her roles to exentuate her strengths.

“Both Tina (Fey) and I obviously adore Rachel, and we wanted to find a way in which we could go to her strength. The way it’s been rewritten, it’s a much funnier part,” Michaels told Variety about the switch.