tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post2433448165793910890..comments2024-03-25T19:18:14.047-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: 30 Rock, "Anna Howard Shaw Day": Laughing gasAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-2522826006271702312010-02-18T17:14:42.759-05:002010-02-18T17:14:42.759-05:00I guess that I don't understand why everyone d...I guess that I don't understand why everyone dislikes Jenna so much. I just wanted to say that I think that Jane Krakowski's portrayal of Jenna always leaves me wanting more; especially in this episode. The consistent screaming throughout the Stalker Montage was, I thought, a point of true comedy and delivery. I thought that the Jack/Avery plot was also very funny. "Apart from what I did in the shower...I am a very traditional girl." Hilarious! I thought that the Liz story line was true to character with how "Old Liz Lemon" yet again tries to outsmart everyone of traditional thinking about women and couples. I say bravo 30 Rock writers and actors! <br /><br />The one thing that I have to say is that there has been a lack of Kenneth story lines and I have to say that I miss them. <br /><br />I think that I will now order a pizza and lock myself in here for the weekend. :)<br /><br />Also I thought that Tina's delivery of the bit about her telling the office that she, unabashedly, did not have a ride home from the surgery, and lying and covering up the lie was absolutely amazing!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149296076480204260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-21177328736258678552010-02-16T22:50:26.277-05:002010-02-16T22:50:26.277-05:00Thanks for the link!Thanks for the link!srpadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-81998980380077941832010-02-16T21:32:55.631-05:002010-02-16T21:32:55.631-05:00Found the insane ending!
Don Cheadle on a bed of r...Found the insane ending!<br />Don Cheadle on a bed of rice!<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJYskHVd_egshashimeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-66930532867424349352010-02-16T21:21:07.350-05:002010-02-16T21:21:07.350-05:00jen from top chef!jen from top chef!stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659343222150619245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-19614582634399570502010-02-16T16:53:54.302-05:002010-02-16T16:53:54.302-05:00I also taped it and it sounds like I missed a real...I also taped it and it sounds like I missed a really funny bit due to NBC's ridiculousness. NBC, it's like you *want* me to hate you!srpadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-88280884655982821842010-02-15T17:08:04.229-05:002010-02-15T17:08:04.229-05:00Agree completely. "30 Rock" is over-hype...Agree completely. "30 Rock" is over-hyped, over-praised. While "The Office" does misfire, it lands many more punches. And both "Modern Family" and "The Middle" are fresher, funnier. Ultimately the problem is the characters are too-too, not believable, too-inside da biz. Pity. Now for some goofy hijinks, check http://www.thelintscreen.comPatrick Scullinhttp://www.thelintscreen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-6231564625344612542010-02-15T15:09:11.645-05:002010-02-15T15:09:11.645-05:00Another "loved it" vote. I almost fell o...Another "loved it" vote. I almost fell off the couch laughing at the baby heads. Usually I don't like Jenna, but I loved her delighted face when Kenneth snipped a lock of her hair. And I'm very glad to see Avery replace Nancy Donovan, at least for now -- I don't think I can ever watch anything with Julianne Moore again without imagining that godawful accent.CMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01559451322234777335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-21664346213526028972010-02-15T00:25:09.998-05:002010-02-15T00:25:09.998-05:00Gotta agree with the contradictory comments here, ...Gotta agree with the contradictory comments here, Alan - I thought this was the funniest episode of the season. Great nonsequiturs and I got laughs out of all the different plot lines, including the "I Will Remember You" montage over the stalker scene. Two Jon Bon Jovi tree jokes.<br /><br />And wow, Elizabeth Banks. She is the go-to comedy hottie these days, and she always comes through. Loved the crazy CNBC repartee with Alec Baldwin.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08038629195561926390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-43358436985507173252010-02-14T21:41:26.304-05:002010-02-14T21:41:26.304-05:00Jon Bon Jovi does have an honorary degree from Mon...Jon Bon Jovi does have an honorary degree from Monmouth University. He received it in 2001 and was our graduation speaker. He received the degree partially as a result of him holding a benefit for a family of a deadly cop shooting in Long Branch. Shout out to Monmouth!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-80105160562028822962010-02-14T11:05:02.080-05:002010-02-14T11:05:02.080-05:00Alan, I'd love to see you and other critics dr...Alan, I'd love to see you and other critics drop their rotation any show that messes with its viewers via the odd scheduling they use to throw off DVR's. I can think of nothing more annoying than punishing viewers for the use of existing technology. Not saying don't watch, because I'm not going to stop watching, but just dump them from the extra pub they get off of your blog recaps.<br /><br />Yeah, I know, I sound like boycott boy, and it is never going to happen, but I'm just letting off a little steam at The Man here.dSchmokerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03985960616299425129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-39049431527872402010-02-13T13:19:02.369-05:002010-02-13T13:19:02.369-05:00Far from lifeless. This episode was very good!Far from lifeless. This episode was very good!A Random Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09644738676303517514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-89639981180032142282010-02-13T12:42:33.701-05:002010-02-13T12:42:33.701-05:00I need Jon Hamm on my TV 24/7. This guy is great ...I need Jon Hamm on my TV 24/7. This guy is great at everything he does.LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04868479477550590056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-83803140757772631932010-02-13T10:38:11.771-05:002010-02-13T10:38:11.771-05:00Surprised to see Alan's reaction. I also thoug...Surprised to see Alan's reaction. I also thought this was a good one ... not sure if I would go as far as the best of the season.<br /><br />Even Toofer had a good line ... about a date with "urban" woman ... in line with his character from earlier episodes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-2928016678197532052010-02-13T09:00:29.973-05:002010-02-13T09:00:29.973-05:00Wow, this one was certainly polarizing. I am in th...Wow, this one was certainly polarizing. I am in the "best of the season" camp (with an asterisk for Liz's forgettig how to wave in "Dealbreakers"). This was some of the best Jenna stuff that I can remember. The original stalker note about leaving a present in her toilet killed me.Mike Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-59140394391549576162010-02-13T04:57:14.384-05:002010-02-13T04:57:14.384-05:00that final scene with the 3 ex boyfriends playing ...that final scene with the 3 ex boyfriends playing the caribbean nurses was almost Community-worthy...Ant$https://www.blogger.com/profile/13187968687256187692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-54787080408626254742010-02-13T03:53:50.098-05:002010-02-13T03:53:50.098-05:00Much like The Office tonight, I thought it was a r...Much like The Office tonight, I thought it was a really funny episode (though, funnier than The Office tonight for sure.)<br /><br />And I loved the return of Liz's suitors. Makes me wish they'd get back to dating stories with her as they're a lot of fun.Tyrocnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-9700855151231642292010-02-12T23:56:24.307-05:002010-02-12T23:56:24.307-05:00Up and down, but some very funny moments. I loved ...Up and down, but some very funny moments. I loved the tag with Dennis, Floyd, and Drew. The Maxim "I'd Rape That 100" also completely cracked me up. As did Lutz's website defense, which is real:<br /><br />http://jdlutz.com/karen/proof/<br /><br />Jenna's stalker story was flat and a bit repetitive - until the montage with all of her screaming, which put a nice twist on it.<br /><br />Liz's story was also repetitive. I loved her opening reference to the Valentine's Day date with Jon Hamm last year with his mother/grandmother, which was one of my favorite 30 Rock moments. But it underscored that the show is a bit weaker now, since last year also had the entire horrible date, plus several great Jack/Elisa scenes.<br /><br />Didn't even notice that was Elizabeth Banks! She was excellent.Number Fivenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-75906380401430264092010-02-12T23:55:38.618-05:002010-02-12T23:55:38.618-05:00Officially my favourite episode of the Season. The...Officially my favourite episode of the Season. They were hurling jokes so fast I hadn't even the time to catch my breath to laugh at the next one. I enjoyed the subtleties of Dennis having a beeper clipped on his jacket and Tracy not being able to watch as Kenneth clipped his fingernails. Everbody had a good line. <br />Overall, the episode achieved a brilliant balance of heart and humour. I couldn't disagree more - this one was far from lifeless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-14982901177715061392010-02-12T23:23:26.965-05:002010-02-12T23:23:26.965-05:00I usually agree with Alan, but I LOVED this episod...I usually agree with Alan, but I LOVED this episode! Maybe it's more poignant for single people who've experienced too many dateless V-Days. Liz opts for root canal over spending the evening alone. Brilliant and hilarious throughout!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-43637148006183558932010-02-12T23:15:55.750-05:002010-02-12T23:15:55.750-05:00Where as it's nice to see Alan finally seeing ...Where as it's nice to see Alan finally seeing the light regarding the stale monotony with The Office. I really don't get his problems with 30 Rock. This show is still very funny for me. Is it as groundbreaking and striking as it was at first? No. And has it probably dipped just a tad in overall hilarity? Sure. But it's still a consistently good time. Lumping it in with The Office really makes me question Alan's funny bone. That final scene with Hamm, Sedakis, and Ryan O'Reily had me dyingJordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15723369960644312070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-34068843001564899282010-02-12T20:13:48.104-05:002010-02-12T20:13:48.104-05:00Put me down with the viewers who thought it was fu...Put me down with the viewers who thought it was funny enough, although far from perfect. I do appreciate that 30 Rock took the mandate of "do a Valentine's episode" and found a non-sappy way to handle it: stalkers, oral surgery and imaginary ex-boyfriends.SRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-90031136445756099862010-02-12T20:10:29.998-05:002010-02-12T20:10:29.998-05:00I will also throw my hat into the "best episo...I will also throw my hat into the "best episode of the season" ring. By far the funniest half-hour last night, even though I too didn't get to see the tag at the end because of my DVR. The whole thing worked for me, and built toward something very funny at the end. I loved it.Savvy Veteranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05627758255798608356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-9032355854528650842010-02-12T18:01:14.804-05:002010-02-12T18:01:14.804-05:00That final scene was the funniest thing on "3...That final scene was the funniest thing on "30 Rock" in a long time, and I haven't been as down on this season as you hav.Linushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01589748215468857487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-8853583051131688442010-02-12T17:21:03.924-05:002010-02-12T17:21:03.924-05:00I'm surprised by your review; I thought that t...I'm surprised by your review; I thought that this was the funniest episode of an admittedly weak season. Lots of great lines, including "I always thought this would end with me in the trunk of a rental car." <br /><br />"Community" was also extra good last night; "Parks and Rec" not so much.David Thielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487285792910666315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-87956284591185839612010-02-12T17:07:09.711-05:002010-02-12T17:07:09.711-05:00Man, I love gorillas and am terribly worried about...Man, I love gorillas and am terribly worried about their habitat and survival, so listing anti-gorilla activities among the horrible things Jack and E. Banks have done was very effective for me. And in the desire to raise awareness, please visit http://gorilla.cd to read about wild gorillas. They post fantastic videos. (The park rangers, not the gorillas.)Alfnoreply@blogger.com