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Emmy Award-winner Tina Fey (Saturday Night Live) writes, executive-produces and stars as writer Liz Lemon in 30 Rock, an Emmy-winning, irreverent, and wildly funny workplace comedy set behind-the-scenes of a live variety show. 30 Rock is told through the comedic voice of Fey and features the inimitable and Oscar-nominated Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy, the brash network executive who turns Liz's show (and life) upside down with his meddling ways. Set in New York City, this smart and popular series also stars Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Scott Adsit, and Jack McBrayer, and boasts a cavalcade of guest appearances from some of the most respected and recognisable faces in comedy.
Bonus Material:
- 10 x Audio Commentaries
- Deleted Scenes
- Behind the Scenes of the Live Show
Bonus Material:
- 10 x Audio Commentaries
- Deleted Scenes
- Behind the Scenes of the Live Show
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Matt Gibbs
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I fell in love with 30 Rock around halfway through Season One. I've been buying the seasons the second they become available in the UK. I was a little disappointed in the 4th season - it felt like the show had started to lose its way a little and I just found myself taking a few weeks to get through the whole boxset, as opposed to a few days as had been the case with previous series.
HOWEVER: Season Five is a real return to form. I'd managed to see most of the episodes already in time spent in the US, and I've just watched the final few episodes. The humour is spot-on, and there's some really innovative ideas in there which help keep your interest - including a show shot live (a little gimmicky, but it worked brilliantly) and the Queen of Jordan storyline where Tracey's wife gets her own reality TV show.
For those that have found their interest starting to wane on Season Four like I did, don't let that put you off snapping up this season. It's a fantastic return to form and is worth every penny.
Extras are better than they've been on past releases - there's 10 audio commentaries, which to me are the best value extras you can get - it gives you a second way to watch the episodes, and there's tonnes of great insights and stories about the production.
Thanks to Tina Fey and the brilliant team at 30 Rock for a much-loved addition to my home library.
HOWEVER: Season Five is a real return to form. I'd managed to see most of the episodes already in time spent in the US, and I've just watched the final few episodes. The humour is spot-on, and there's some really innovative ideas in there which help keep your interest - including a show shot live (a little gimmicky, but it worked brilliantly) and the Queen of Jordan storyline where Tracey's wife gets her own reality TV show.
For those that have found their interest starting to wane on Season Four like I did, don't let that put you off snapping up this season. It's a fantastic return to form and is worth every penny.
Extras are better than they've been on past releases - there's 10 audio commentaries, which to me are the best value extras you can get - it gives you a second way to watch the episodes, and there's tonnes of great insights and stories about the production.
Thanks to Tina Fey and the brilliant team at 30 Rock for a much-loved addition to my home library.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The very first episodes were very strong, epecially the great live show. There is a change of course with Jenna, Liz and Jack all in relationships at the start of the season. Liz's ends which is a shame as Matt Damon was a very strong guest star and seemed repitious of the "fall in love one episodes, keep them for a while and then lose them" strang we've seen before (e.g. Dr Drew, C.C.).
However, the later episodes, bar the great 100 episode (one of the best ever episodes) were weaker. There was no end of season story, unlike previous seasons so the last episodes looks like a "Summer Special" than the finale'. However, there was numerous behind the seens probles (Jane and Tina's Preganacy's and Tracy's illness) and the episodes are always funny, especially I hart ct.
Other problems:Griss is wasted and demoted to extra, Danny rarely appears, there is little effort made to develope a relationship between Liz and Avery (maybe they could have been unlikly friends?) and Ken needs a love interest and a rival (which we get in season 6), too many guest stars need introductions for example 'this is Phil Rosentile, creator of everybody loves Raymond.'-why not hire Ray instead?
Also, the penultimate episode is arguably when the show jumped the shark. Its so stupid, and a waste of Elizabeth Banks.
Extras:
These seem phoned in, although given season 1 had no extras, I guess we should be greatful. Jane is badly missed on the commentarys and Too many start with "I was not involved in this episode". There are too many deleted seans. The executive superhero shorts are fun, but there are only 3.
However, the later episodes, bar the great 100 episode (one of the best ever episodes) were weaker. There was no end of season story, unlike previous seasons so the last episodes looks like a "Summer Special" than the finale'. However, there was numerous behind the seens probles (Jane and Tina's Preganacy's and Tracy's illness) and the episodes are always funny, especially I hart ct.
Other problems:Griss is wasted and demoted to extra, Danny rarely appears, there is little effort made to develope a relationship between Liz and Avery (maybe they could have been unlikly friends?) and Ken needs a love interest and a rival (which we get in season 6), too many guest stars need introductions for example 'this is Phil Rosentile, creator of everybody loves Raymond.'-why not hire Ray instead?
Also, the penultimate episode is arguably when the show jumped the shark. Its so stupid, and a waste of Elizabeth Banks.
Extras:
These seem phoned in, although given season 1 had no extras, I guess we should be greatful. Jane is badly missed on the commentarys and Too many start with "I was not involved in this episode". There are too many deleted seans. The executive superhero shorts are fun, but there are only 3.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By despo
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
When I accidentally added my fifth season, and subsequent fifth purchase from Amazon of the 30Rock series to the 'save for later' part of my basket, and was then (amazed) - lets say er, pleasantly surprised when it was reduced by over £9.00 last week!! I had to change that status, buy it quick sharp and then add this series five to my now full collection, and as much as I try to convince people here in the UK of the GENIUS of both Tina Fey's writing, as well as her and Alec Baldwin (& all the casts! exceptional roles in the show) - and to ignore the fact that Channel Five were the only UK station with the nous to buy the initial rights to broadcast, (which it stopped mysteriously before sliding back into the safety of endless CSI re-runs and rubbish documentaries) - 30Rock seems to constantly slip under the radar, (unlike say, the crass but great but VERY over-killed both on the BBC and on DVD of say, American Dad or Family Guy) - 30Rock doesn't drop in quality season to season, in fact it gets more addictive, it isn't offensive to the senses but I also get the feeling it won't age as badly as a pointlessly bought 'Friends' series would.
It is smarter and funnier than 75% of even the best in UK comedy and in short, I buzz off having ALL five series for around £60 spent and spread over 3 years, via amazon, that's a great deal. If it remains my secret with a handful of culty convert friends, so be it! But if a long winded review on the mightiest site in the world gets it a few more fans, then that's all good too!
I also MASSIVELY rate this vendor on Amazon for such a bargain, and as is always impressive, the speed in which delivery occurred ahead of schedule.... 10/10.
Duncan W
It is smarter and funnier than 75% of even the best in UK comedy and in short, I buzz off having ALL five series for around £60 spent and spread over 3 years, via amazon, that's a great deal. If it remains my secret with a handful of culty convert friends, so be it! But if a long winded review on the mightiest site in the world gets it a few more fans, then that's all good too!
I also MASSIVELY rate this vendor on Amazon for such a bargain, and as is always impressive, the speed in which delivery occurred ahead of schedule.... 10/10.
Duncan W
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Brillaint
Love it, so funny. Have bought them all on DVD and often have them on as background noise during busy days.
Published 7 days ago by Gotpaintinmyhair
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Good continued series ,price ok , received in good condition too would use again funny American sit com waiting for series 6
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Patchy run-in lets the season down.
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30 Rock is a quality comedy program. This is a great price for a wonderful series. If you've never seen 30 Rock I would recommend buying it from the series 1, although it's not... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Taxitom
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Disappointing
The writers seem to have lost it with season 5, cringeworth and just not funny. Really disappointed and not sure I'll bother with season 6.
Published 3 months ago by Claire
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Superbly funny, great viewing and no matter how rediculous the situation they always produce a great punchline in amoungst the running jokes.
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This has to be one of the funniest comedies to come out of America. Tina Fey is so witty, I'm not surprised she has won so many awards.
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Published 3 months ago by Anthony Holdich
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Great show
Continues to be wonderfully funny! Great to unwind to after a long day, highly recommended. Very happy with the purchase.
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