I have to say that I am now completely addicted to 30 Rock and the gang that work there. It is so cleverly written and has great voice with strong, interesting and thought provoking characters. Liz Lemon, Tina Fey's character, I imagine Tina Fey wrote for herself, which only makes the show more interesting.
It's a reflexive show about writing a show, which must get very confusing when actually writing the show about characters that write a show. It is interesting that the show the cast of 30 Rock write for, TGS, is not really seen all that much by viewers. It's SNL style, but many of the sketches aren't aired on 30 Rock, so I think that was an interesting choice.
The show itself is interesting, but definitely not one of my favorites. I enjoy the characters and what they go through in life. Liz Lemon who is in her late 30s, unmarried and has this wildly successful career. The B cast of characters are also so incredibly original and funny. Kenneth would definitely be my favorite because he always has a surprise up his sleeve, even though technically his character should be rather predictable. In one episode, Kenneth, who is just a page boy, said he wants to be nothing more than a page boy because he loves working in the wonderful television industry, even if it's just to do menial tasks. I think that feeling sums up what a lot of people think about working in the popular culture medium--just to be there is an honor, and I think it really is.
Alec Baldwin also shines in his sarcastic and complex boss character. The story has so much more up its sleeve that I can't wait to see what they come up with next. It's also a quick, easy getaway, which is what television is really all about.
After watching this show, I have to say that I really admire Tina Fey. She is the woman of the moment, has been for about a year now, and that spotlight isn't dimming anytime soon. She produces, writes and stars in this show and has put her own stamp on it. I admire anyone who can do that and pull it off with such grace and confidence.
This show is also interesting because it illustrates the new era of the sitcom. Sitcoms are not at all what they used to be even five years ago. A show like Friends or Will and Grace (both of which I am big fans) does not exist too much nowadays. It is these sarcastic, dry humored, witty shows that are successful (Weeds, The Office, etc), which is a good thing because it shows progress in the sophistication of television audiences.
So, 30 Rock, Thursday nights. I would recommend it just to smile at the brilliance of Tina Fey.
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