tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post2655547095631918228..comments2024-03-28T18:01:28.997-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: 30 Rock, "Do Over": Fancy boys and baby dollsAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-54315884479470878042008-11-12T14:44:00.000-05:002008-11-12T14:44:00.000-05:00I didn't get the reference to the San Diego Zoo an...I didn't get the reference to the San Diego Zoo and being sued. Alan, will you please enlighten me?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-31627786663190024592008-11-05T21:51:00.000-05:002008-11-05T21:51:00.000-05:00I love Tina Fey, she can do no wrong..Yipee, "30 R...I love Tina Fey, she can do no wrong..<BR/><BR/>Yipee, "30 Rock" is back ;-)Debsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881851071818527449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-32218724257401608462008-11-03T12:43:00.000-05:002008-11-03T12:43:00.000-05:00They also ignored Giess saying Jack's name while i...They also ignored Giess saying Jack's name while in a coma at the end of last season. While Jack faking a soap opera was funny I really expected Giess to come out of his coma and hilarity to ensue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-86140200506707647772008-11-02T18:31:00.000-05:002008-11-02T18:31:00.000-05:00I thought this was one of the best so far. See, I ...I thought this was one of the best so far. See, I always like the episodes with very little Jenna, Tracy, or what's-his-face with the hats. When either of these three have a majority of the storyline, it just doesn't work for me. One, because I find Tracy annoying in large amounts. Two, because Jenna has a very odd way of line delivery, and to my ears she can only get away with it a few times. Three, hat man is just so hard for me to watch. The way he talks, the way he looks...everything about him I don't like.<BR/><BR/>So, this was a HUGE winner for me! Yay! I love Devin/Kathy. Esp, when Devin emerged from the woods with two street looking dudes and claimed he was having a meeting...without his shoes. <BR/><BR/>The adoption agency stuff was a riot. The conversation in Liz's apartment cracked me up...the self-strangulation with the blinds, the comment about having only one 'sex visit' a year, etc.<BR/><BR/>And Jack was GREAT. So many good lines.<BR/><BR/>I hope they keep it just like this, and I will have nothing to complain about.K J Gillenwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12023089365553324315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-40512195481642484122008-10-31T17:15:00.000-04:002008-10-31T17:15:00.000-04:00I've read it here--which was a mere inquiry--and i...I've read it here--which was a mere inquiry--and in Mo Ryan's column, but she was just referencing the source, which is Ausiello--who said that they're "in talks." And so far I've seen no one confirm it. But that's still pretty promising.olucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047701257768309071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-2358952896724606612008-10-31T17:06:00.000-04:002008-10-31T17:06:00.000-04:00I've read the Hamm thing in two threads now - is i...I've read the Hamm thing in two threads now - is it finalized?<BR/>If so, my goodness - yes, this must be Tina's year.Pamela Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135379188588301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-42111836964016482282008-10-31T16:36:00.000-04:002008-10-31T16:36:00.000-04:00At the risk of stating the obvious, humor is a ver...At the risk of stating the obvious, humor is a <I>very subjective</I> thing. <BR/><BR/>For instance, I would disagree that anyone who likes British humor would like this show as well. While I'd credit the British humor that Americans are exposed to as being fairly intelligent (which I think this show also is), it, too, can't be "lumped" into one genre by saying "Monty Python, etc." Monty Python isn't the same as Coupling, which isn't the same as Blackadder, which isn't the same as The Office.<BR/><BR/>I think 30 Rock is an acquired taste and will never appeal to the masses. It's both self-referential <I>and</I> screwball comedy which is kind of a rare combination and is just not going to appeal to everyone. And that's OK.<BR/><BR/>Other people seem to like the genre in general, but have real issues with certain characters. I've read posts on several boards from people who cannot handle either Tracy and/or Kenneth. So if a secondary character's personality is a deal-breaker for you, then that's that.<BR/><BR/>I just wish we weren't at the mercy of an archaic ratings system that is hellbent on depriving us of non-mass-appeal programming. Since scripted shows have bounced back in popularity, there is more variety and creativity out there than ever. I just wish we could hold on to it.olucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047701257768309071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-89366363620254898852008-10-31T16:30:00.000-04:002008-10-31T16:30:00.000-04:00something in one of the comments made me think of ...something in one of the comments made me think of those original 30 Rock promos, with Tina having to tell Alex that no, he's got going to be on the show with Aaron Sorkin.<BR/>Remember?<BR/><BR/>I think Alex won.<BR/><BR/>I couldn't find those promos on youtube but I ended up finnding <A HREF="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quP8pF_218g" REL="nofollow">this thing</A><BR/>which I would finish watching if I wasn't so wiped out and if I could get the volume on my laptop louder.Pamela Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06135379188588301400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-56035522992730821422008-10-31T16:06:00.000-04:002008-10-31T16:06:00.000-04:00"A lot of people just don't have an appreciation f..."A lot of people just don't have an appreciation for that sort of thing. I think a good rule of thumb is if you like British humor (Monty Python, etc) you'll like it otherwise just forget it, it'll just bore you."<BR/><BR/>I love Monty Python though. I am honestly just confused about why I don't get this show, it seems to be aimed at someone like me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-46441083819637244962008-10-31T15:25:00.000-04:002008-10-31T15:25:00.000-04:00Sorry for the redundant comment, Alan. Jinx!Sorry for the redundant comment, Alan. Jinx!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-44405174596196576512008-10-31T15:24:00.000-04:002008-10-31T15:24:00.000-04:00Brandon, TV Guide says 30 Rock posted its highest-...Brandon, TV Guide says 30 Rock posted its highest-ever ratings:<BR/><BR/>http://www.tvguide.com/News/Ratings-30-Rock-35089.aspxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-71861903267086605562008-10-31T15:23:00.000-04:002008-10-31T15:23:00.000-04:00Best ratings ever. Not fantastic, but numbers NBC ...<A HREF="http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/10/30-rock-returns.html" REL="nofollow">Best ratings ever.</A> Not fantastic, but numbers NBC is no doubt more than happy with.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-54979844059485765542008-10-31T15:07:00.000-04:002008-10-31T15:07:00.000-04:00Alan, do we know what the ratings were for 30 Rock...Alan, do we know what the ratings were for 30 Rock's premiere? NBC pimped the show pretty heavily during the rest of its lineup, not to mention during SNL and elsewhere. I hope they saw an increase in viewership.<BR/><BR/>Kroger: <BR/>"I'm so glad this show is back but the number of guest stars coming up makes me worry."<BR/><BR/>Last year had guest stars in almost every episode and scored accolades out the wazoo. Just because famous people do an episode doesn't make it Will and Grace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-10869274037497612992008-10-31T13:42:00.000-04:002008-10-31T13:42:00.000-04:00I really wanted to see them follow through on Jack...I really wanted to see them follow through on Jack getting promoted all the way back to his old job. They set up the joke and then left it hanging.<BR/><BR/>Still a pretty good episode and great to have it back.AndyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06968502757216587629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-88454492937588106552008-10-31T13:27:00.000-04:002008-10-31T13:27:00.000-04:00Trying to explain to a grad student why that line ...Trying to explain to a grad student why that line is funny is like trying to explain to a hippy why you should never accompany them to a second location.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06868609181595387281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-43521753432319918632008-10-31T12:24:00.000-04:002008-10-31T12:24:00.000-04:00"Dora the Explorer panties that were clearly made ..."Dora the Explorer panties that were clearly made for an obese child"<BR/>and “Those were some child actors who had lied about being able to breakdance.” are two of the funniest lines ever on this show.<BR/>I'm so glad this show is back but the number of guest stars coming up makes me worry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-55843375544864975122008-10-31T11:56:00.000-04:002008-10-31T11:56:00.000-04:00I love the fact that all the current and former gr...I love the fact that all the current and former grad students commenting here think it's "all the other grad students" that make the line funny. Good stuff.Letter Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143741259679669458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-74939609578063052812008-10-31T10:45:00.000-04:002008-10-31T10:45:00.000-04:00Dan, I can't confirm the Jon Hamm arc, but in ...Dan, I can't confirm the Jon Hamm arc, but in light of his just hosting SNL, I can see there being some kind of Hamm-Fey connection. <BR/><BR/>And Fey told Egregious & Kelly that Liz would date a couple of guys this season. So it's looking hopeful.olucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12047701257768309071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-67576480163957333102008-10-31T10:35:00.000-04:002008-10-31T10:35:00.000-04:00Tina Fey's living my dream life.Yours and mine bot...<I>Tina Fey's living my dream life.</I><BR/><BR/>Yours and mine both!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-49659162698628342672008-10-31T09:48:00.000-04:002008-10-31T09:48:00.000-04:00Is there a reason you would post a comment only to...Is there a reason you would post a comment only to say you don't like the show? Seems pointless...<BR/><BR/>I thought the episode was good - not great - but good and the fact that it was a premiere after a long absence made it better.<BR/><BR/>Can someone confirm the Jon Hamm multi-episode arc? If that is true, I think 30 Rock may become my all time favorite comedy. Hamm and Fey on screen together would be fantastic!!Dan Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15535784125139888866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-91701154124853977612008-10-31T09:47:00.000-04:002008-10-31T09:47:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dan Jamesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15535784125139888866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-30062078563842260512008-10-31T09:43:00.000-04:002008-10-31T09:43:00.000-04:00To anonymous that doesn't get the show. My wife d...To anonymous that doesn't get the show. My wife doesn't either- though she is starting to appreciate it more- a lot of people don't obviously, hence the ratings. It's not typical sitcom comedy, it's farce - and done at a very high level. A lot of people just don't have an appreciation for that sort of thing. I think a good rule of thumb is if you like British humor (Monty Python, etc) you'll like it otherwise just forget it, it'll just bore you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06336003200003462670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-3150931766741031092008-10-31T09:34:00.000-04:002008-10-31T09:34:00.000-04:00I loved the episode, especially Jack's storyline -...I loved the episode, especially Jack's storyline -- how he kept revising the number of years it would take him to regain the head job, and the scene where he's in the park advising his fellow mailroomers on how to move up in the company. And even though I saw it coming, I loved the soap opera payoff too. <BR/><BR/>My favorite part about Jack's birthday cake line was Liz's reaction, like everything would soon be right the world.CMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01559451322234777335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-89491756975790294832008-10-31T06:55:00.000-04:002008-10-31T06:55:00.000-04:00As a former grad student, I will add to the long l...As a former grad student, I will add to the long list of properties already named, "will go anywhere for free food." It was so embarrassing, but true.<BR/><BR/>That grad student line made me laugh until it hurt.<BR/><BR/>I really loved Liz peeking into Jack's office and saying, "I just like seeing you in there," which, in addition to being true for us all, felt like a slight acknowledgement of Baldwin's elsewhere-reported desire to leave the show. <BR/><BR/>I love this show.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288100796201737845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-19380998399397391702008-10-31T03:42:00.000-04:002008-10-31T03:42:00.000-04:00I don't get this show. Most of the time with comed...I don't get this show. Most of the time with comedies, I don't watch at the start, then if the show has gotten good critical reviews, I'll netflix it or something. Usually, if critics like it, I will too. So last year after hearing a bunch of hype for 30 Rock, I went to hulu and watched a few episodes and was not impressed. Its not bad, but I had no real urge to keep watching.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com