30 Rock - News Blog

The 30 Rock Fun Cooker...coming soon to a desk near you!

2009-06-10T20:59:09Z

Heinz Introduces World's Smallest Microwave, and It's USB-Powered. Apart from its size, the key breakthrough is the use of a combination of mobile phone radio frequencies to create the heat to cook both on the outside and within in under a minute....

Tracy Morgan Shirtless: Fact or Fiction?

2009-04-24T18:37:11Z

It's no secret that Tracy Morgan likes to get topless for his fans. The lines are between Mr. Morgan and Mr. Jordan are becoming blurry....

Tracy Morgan’s Real-life Outburst Inspires Another Tracy Jordan Plotline in 30 Rock

2009-04-08T18:04:25Z

There are myriad reasons why 30 Rock is one of our all-time favorite sitcoms, but one of the things that has always set this program above the rest is its willingness to go meta. There have been too many instances to count over the show's three-season run where Tina Fey has inserted real-life elements into the show, which range from casting famed New York City institution Radioman as "Les Moonvest" to creating a subplot that resulted in Tracy Jordan wearing an ankle bracelet (just as Tracy Morgan was doing in real life at the time.....

Glory Be: People Are Finally Watching 30 Rock

2009-04-03T22:32:54Z

Good news is rare in these worrisome times, but here among the rubble is a little ray of sunshine (mixed metaphors!) Critically-beloved 30 Rock is finally performing healthily in the ratings.

Michelle Obama Invited as 30 Rock Guest Star

2009-04-02T21:58:37Z

"I would like Michelle Obama on 30 Rock," Baldwin told Hollyscoop.com at the premiere of Lymelife on Wednesday at the 14th Annual Gen Art Film Festival in New York.....

Liz Lemon's Twitter

2009-04-02T01:58:31Z

Hey, I was looking around on Twitter and stumbled across Liz Lemon's! I'm pretty certain it's NOT Tina, but it's still nifty anyways! Go here http://twitter.com/RealLizLemon and click "follow". Whoever this is posts updates from this site as well as random quotes and stuff. I just thought it was kinda fun and cute. Anyways...peace.

The Bank Releases Their First Album: "England For Sale"

2009-04-01T23:03:39Z

The Bank, an alternative rock band formed by Pierre Alexander and Sebastian Stelzer, have released their first album: "England for sale". Alexander's off-the-wall piano playing and singing coupled with Stelzer's powerful guitar riffs and strong vocal harmonies create an instant musical appeal, reminiscent of late 80's indie bands like The Jesus and Mary Chain. The dark -yet constantly melodic- musical landscape offers perfect counterpoint to the pair's uncompromising lyrics. Their rough painting of English bleakness and the society's deviant behaviors - school failure, nationalism, early pregnancy, binge-drinking, to name but a few - goes beyond a mere evocation. All of this makes "England for sale" sound like a rock n'roll bonfire and an emergency wake-up call.

mcflurry vs plunder lovers delight

2009-02-27T00:45:38Z

which is better the mcfluffy or the lovers delight? it seems even jack donaghy likes the mcflurry better now... subscribe to thebandsteel on youtube 30 rock rocks!!! i own all the episodes on itunes!!!!!!!!!!

The Fey Factor

2009-02-25T01:52:35Z

Tina Fey and everyone at 30 Rock are finally getting the attention and the audiences it deserves!

McFlurry Episode

2009-02-25T01:48:57Z

Turns out, the McFlurry spot in a recent 30 Rock wasn't one of their clever sponsor integrations...it was just part of the script!

John Lithgow to Appear

2009-02-25T01:46:47Z

Looks like John Lithgow is going to be on an upcoming episode of 30 Rock!

Update - NBC Primetime Schedule - Thursday, February 26, 2009 - "30 ROCK" - "LARRY KING"

2009-02-18T23:37:36Z

02/26/2009 (09:30PM - 10:00PM) (Thursday) : WHY IS TRACY (TRACY MORGAN) CAUSING CITY-WIDE MAYHEM? WILL JACK (ALEC BALDWIN) AND ELISA (SALMA HAYEK) TAKE THE NEXT BIG STEP IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP? FIND OUT WHEN SALMA HAYEK, LARRY KING AND MEREDITH VIEIRA GUEST STAR

Jack (Baldwin) considers taking the next step with Elisa (Hayek), but will he be able to choose between his commitment to her and his demanding career? Meanwhile, Tracy's (Morgan) interview on "Larry King Live" sends New York City into a panic. Out in the chaotic city, Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) recruits Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) to venture out to Queens to retrieve her lost cell phone from a surly cabbie. Also starring Jane Krakowski, Judah Friedlander and Scott Adsit.

NBC Gives New Season Pickup To Popular Series '30 ROCK' for 2009-2010

2009-01-16T23:16:38Z

UNIVERSAL CITY, CALIF. - January 15, 2009 - NBC has renewed the popular series "The Office," "30 Rock" and "The Biggest Loser" each for an additional year through the 2009-2010 season, it was announced today by Angela Bromstad, President, Primetime Entertainment, NBC and Universal Media Studios, and Paul Telegdy, Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, NBC and Universal Media Studios.

"These renewals represent our faith in 'The Office' and '30 Rock' as they continue to represent the gold standard in acclaimed and award-winning series," said Bromstad. "We want the devoted fans of these series to know that we are thrilled that these quality programs will be back with the same high-caliber episodes that viewers have come to expect."

"'The Biggest Loser' is a positive, life-enhancing show that has resonated with our audience and has created a solid and loyal fan base," said Telegdy. "This inspirational franchise series will continue with fresh ideas and heartwarming stories."

Recent multi-Golden Globe-winner "30 Rock" is enjoying its best ratings season yet, having delivered its four highest-rated telecasts ever in adults 18-49 since returning to the NBC Thursday night lineup October 30. Versus last season, "30 Rock" is up 26 percent in adults 18-49 and 20 percent in total viewers, averaging a 3.9 rating, 9 share in adults 18-49 and 7.9 million viewers overall through the first 16 weeks of the season. "30 Rock" is tied for #20 in adults 18-49 and is #9 in adults 18-34 so far this season.

"30 Rock" is told through the comedic voice of Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG winner Tina Fey and features fellow Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG winner Alec Baldwin as a top network executive and Tracy Morgan as the unpredictable star of Lemon's hit variety show, "TGS with Tracy Jordan." Also rounding out the cast are Jane Krakowski, Scott Adsit, Jack McBrayer, Judah Friedlander, Katrina Bowden and Keith Powell. The series won honored with an Emmy as Outstanding Comedy Series in 2007 and 2008. "30 Rock" also was hailed by Entertainment Weekly as "simply the best TV."

"30 Rock" is from Broadway Video & Little Stranger, Inc. in association with Universal Media Studios. The executive producers are Lorne Michaels ("Saturday Night Live"), Fey, Marci Klein ("Saturday Night Live"), David Miner ("Human Giant") and Robert Carlock ("Friends").

"30 ROCK" Rocks The Golden Globes - Making NBC UNIVERSAL TELEVISION Tops Among All Broadcast Networks with Three Wins and 10 Total Nominations

2009-01-11T23:32:37Z

Multiple-nominee "30 Rock" Scores as Best Television Series-Comedy or Musical and Stars Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin Are Named Best Actress and Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical

All of NBC's Golden Globe Nominations Came From Series Produced by Universal Media Studios and Universal Cable Productions

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - January 11, 2009 - "30 Rock" scored a hat trick with the series being named Best Television Series-Comedy or Musical by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, and stars Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin picking up their second Golden Globe Awards each for Best Actress and Best Actor. NBC Universal was the leader among broadcast networks with three wins and six nominations.

The winners were announced during a live broadcast on NBC tonight by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association from a star-studded event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Two-time Emmy winner "30 Rock" picked up its first Golden Globe, and 2008 Emmy winners Fey and Baldwin each earned a second Golden Globe, with Fey repeating her 2008 win and Baldwin reprising his 2007 honor.

"Tina, Alec, and the cast and crew of "30 Rock" made us laugh week in and week out and it's fantastic to see them honored with their Golden Globe wins," said Ben Silverman, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios. "NBC is thrilled to be the most honored broadcast network with more awards than all the other networks combined."

"Congratulations to all the NBC Universal winners and nominees," added Marc Graboff, Co-Chairman, NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios. "This tremendous acknowledgement from the HFPA of all our nominated actors and shows - all produced by our studios - is both gratifying and well-earned for our show creators and talent, as well as for everyone who works so hard all year long."

In addition to the wins for "30 Rock" NBC received an additional three nominations, including nods for "The Office" and star Steve Carell (who won the Golden Globe in 2006), as well as for Mariska Hargitay (a 2005 Golden Globe winner for her performance in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit"). In addition, top-rated cable network USA received two more nominations (Tony Shalhoub - a 2003 Golden Globe and three-time Emmy winner for "Monk" and Debra Messing for "The Starter Wife). Universal Media Studios' "House" tallied two Golden Globe nods (one for Best Television Series - Drama and one for Hugh Laurie who has received two previous Golden Globes in the same category for his starring role) - with all 10 nominations coming from series produced by Universal Media Studios and Universal Cable Productions.