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"I really feel like this is going to be my year," an uncharacteristically optimistic Liz Lemon proclaims in 30 Rock's season two opener. Reality quickly intrudes on the hapless Liz, but for Tina Fey and 30 Rock, the year couldn't be better. Nominated for 17 Emmys, the series repeated for Outstanding Comedy Series and earned Outstanding Actress and Actor honours for Fey and co-star Alec Baldwin as GM CEO-in-waiting Jack Donaghy. TV icon Tim Conway was also honoured as Outstanding Guest Actor as Bucky Bright in "Subway Hero"--just one of the strike-shortened season's benchmark episodes--as a faded TV star from the 1940s and '50s who shatters the illusions of television-loving NBC page Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) with appalling (and unprintable) stories about "the good old days." If you're going to make a television show, Bucky tells him, "things are going to get weird." And from one of Kenneth's lame parties that turns dark and twisted to the "Page Off" between Kenneth and his nemesis (Human Giant's Paul Scheer) things get really weird behind the scenes of TGS, the SNL-ish sketch show where Liz oversees a motley crew of writers and her tempermental, demanding stars, insecure diva Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski) and all kinds of crazy Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan). 30 Rock is rarefied television, each episode brimming with quotable dialogue ("Never go with a hippie to a second location"), brilliantly absurd bits (Tracy Jordan's novelty hit, "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah," the TV series "MILF Island," Liz's Cathy moment), and edge of the frame silliness that rewards close attention ("Anne Heche Leaves Husband for Pony," reads a network news scroll in the episode, "Somebody to Love"). Stellar guest stars rise to the occasion. Edie Falco was an Emmy nominee for her recurring role as "C.C.", the liberal Democratic Congresswoman who becomes conservative Republican Jack's "hippie dippy mama," as was Carrie Fisher as former Laugh-In writer Rosemary in the instant classic episode, "Rosemary's Baby." It's this episode which features Tracy's therapy session during which Jack channels Fred Sanford and J.J. from Good Times. Making welcome returns this season are Will Arnett as Jack's corporate rival, Devon Banks, Chris Parnell as unethical Dr. Spaceman, Elaine Stritch as Jack's castrating mother, and Dean Winters as Dennis Duffy, Liz's sleazy former boyfriend and New York's unlikeliest hero. Most sitcoms are as bad for you as the offbrand Mexican Cheetos that Liz gorges herself on, and as Jenna tells Liz at one point, employing "a weak metaphor," you deserve a good meal. 30 Rock is a feast. --Donald Liebenson
Stills from 30 Rock Season 2 (click for larger image).
Stills from 30 Rock Season 2 (click for larger image).
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After taking home the 2007 Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series, 30 Rock returned for its sophomore season with an even sharper satirical tool set, skewering everything from reality television (hello, Milf Island) to the suit & tie shenanigans of its own network. Set behind the scenes at The Girlie Show, a fictional sketch comedy series, 30 Rock follows show runner Liz Lemon (Tina Fey) as she contends with her program's flighty stars, Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan) and Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski), and runs interference between network exec Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) and her own unruly writing staff. This season starts off as TGS returns from summer hiatus, and gets straight to the hilarious disasters; over the course of 15 episodes, Liz tries (and fails) to buy a condo, Jack has a scandalous love affair with a liberal, and Kenneth (Jack McBrayer), the excitable page, accidentally throws an alcohol-soaked rager. This collection contains every moment from the delightfully absurd and highly quotable 2007-2008 season, featuring guest appearances from Jerry Seinfeld, Edie Falco, and David Schwimmer.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Slightly better (if shorter) than series one, and I loved the first series. Sharp, funny, silly as ever with some entertaining cameos. Keeps all its central characters, its freshness and its heart. Extras are okay and provide some insight into the world behind the show; seeing the actors in other contexts gives you a sense of the impro/live comedy background to 30 Rock which ultimately just endears them to you more and underlines what a fine actor Alec Baldwin is.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I missed the first season, and only started watching half way through this second season... i was immediately hooked! Bought series one and 2, both are great
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Season 2 of '30 Rock' sees Tina Fey return as the likeable, witty, and acerbic Liz Lemon, which pretty much guarantees another helping of sarcastic witticisms, and comedic complaints. From telling Frank that he looks like "Gene Simmons had sex with a basset hound", getting into a fight with Tracy Jordan's sassy wife, and producing a hilarious rant at ex-Boyfriend Floyd, there are enough great Liz moments to pretty much make the show alone. Alec Baldwin remains on fine form as Jack Donaghy, staunch capitalist and producer of some of the show's most amusing moments; and his dynamic with both Liz, Tracy Jordan, and with his adoring, arguably homosexual assistant Jonathan (Maulik Pancholy), is as good, if not better than in the first season. Kenneth the Page gets more screentime, with his naivety proving hilarious, as do Tracy's level-headed entourage Grizz and Dot.Com; but despite the laugh quota being very high in places, this season may come as a minor disappointment to those following on from Season 1.
A few episodes don't really work. The season's opener, 'Seinfeld Vision', seems more of a cameo vehicle for Jerry Seinfeld, than a fitting season-opener, and episodes like 'Ludachristmas' and 'Milf Island' stretch certain, less developed characters to their limit, meaning these episodes seem a bit forced. There's little in the way of character development, too; which is a little disappointing, and means that whilst the episodes are entertaining, '30 Rock' seems a bit like it's drifting along, more than it's developing; with Jack's relationship with C.C. Cunningham, a democratic candidate, being a happy exception to this rule. For those who enjoyed the first season of '30 Rock', Season 2 is a worthwhile purchase, but do expect one or two misfires during the series. For those new to the show, I'd suggest beginning with 'Season 1', which both grounds the show, and provides some of its very best episodes.
A few episodes don't really work. The season's opener, 'Seinfeld Vision', seems more of a cameo vehicle for Jerry Seinfeld, than a fitting season-opener, and episodes like 'Ludachristmas' and 'Milf Island' stretch certain, less developed characters to their limit, meaning these episodes seem a bit forced. There's little in the way of character development, too; which is a little disappointing, and means that whilst the episodes are entertaining, '30 Rock' seems a bit like it's drifting along, more than it's developing; with Jack's relationship with C.C. Cunningham, a democratic candidate, being a happy exception to this rule. For those who enjoyed the first season of '30 Rock', Season 2 is a worthwhile purchase, but do expect one or two misfires during the series. For those new to the show, I'd suggest beginning with 'Season 1', which both grounds the show, and provides some of its very best episodes.
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Great season, great show....
30 Rock's second season proved to be an even bigger hit than the first one. It stressed the fact that we really do need great writers and justified the Writer's strike. Read more
Published 4 months ago by K Bird
Yes and yes aaand yes!
I just love 30 Rock! Basic all the episodes are fun to watch. And the great part of it, is that you can watch it again and again!
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Still as good as ever.
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Ms Fey, Please Take A Bow
I must confess that I came very late to 30 Rock. Call me stereotypical, patronising or judgemental if you may, but I have an in-built suspicion of 'female-penned or female... Read more
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Great product, fast delivery.
This is a very very very funny show. Clever, classy and well delivered. Long live Fey!
Published on 21 April 2010 by Ms. J. M. Evans
Two Words - Bloomin' Brilliant
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