Anyway, 30 Rock, for those who are unfortunate enough to not have seen it, is a show about a comedy writer who works for an SNL-esque show called TGS. Played by Tina Fey, Liz Lemon has a lot difficulties in her life. Shes middle aged, single, and has a very conflicted life of work and a non-existent social life. But Lemon doesn't go on without any back-up. She has a "mentor" Jack Donaghy, played by Alec Baldwin, who is some head honcho guy at NBC and has taken a liking to Liz. Lemon also has a best friend who is a self-centered actress for the show Liz writes for. Jenna, played by Jane Krakowski, is joined by another actor, Tracy Jordan who is played by Tracy Morgan. There are also other writers, mostly men, who are often seen on the show. But my favorite character on 30 Rock would have to be Kenneth, played by Jack McBrayer. His character is lovable and hilarious at the same time. He's a page at the 30 Rock building, and is super dedicated to his job. Throw in a Georgian accent with a twist of a soft slightly high-pitched voice, and out comes Kenneth Parcell, constantly surprising the other characters with his genuine kindness and dedication to his job.
30 Rock has won soooo many Emmy's. But why? Why is it so good? It's hard to explain. First of all, Fey is the main creator and writer of the show. If you've read Bossypants (which you should) or watched Mean Girls or have even seen her on SNL, she's really funny. Not only is she a really great actress, but her comedic writing is brilliant. Not to mention, she also got the one and only Alec Baldwin to contribute is comedic genius. In that of itself is a recipe for success.
I think why I love the show so much is just because I love the writing so much. Fey's character is so relatable and hilarious at the same time. I love her quirky attributes such as her strange eating habits. She almost reminds me of an extreme version of myself. Almost as if someone I dread to become if I don't get life straightened out. Not that Liz Lemon's life is totally horrible. She had a really great job and really great friends. She may have a few crisis here and there, but she manages... for the most part. She manages in a way that fits her lifestyle. For example, Liz singing at her ex's wedding to postpone Jack telling his girlfriend the news that he had been dating someone else while dating her:
In summary, 30 Rock is really great show that I am so excited to see start again. If you haven't seen it, life I always say on these posts, check it out! It could be your next favorite show.
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