New York Observer, 30 Rock

Once Comcast Owns NBC, Who's the Boss of Whom?

Original at New York Observer external link • 20 hours ago

New York Times While most of the public discussion to date has focused on Comcast's stated long-term commitment to Mr. Zucker, employees within 30 Rock have kept busy ... NBC-Comcast Deal Puts Broadcast TV in DoubtNew York Times Nbc Comics Crack Wise On ComcastPortfolio.com

NBC Universal Seeking Another Round of Voluntary Buyouts from News Staff

Original at New York Observer external link • Tue, Sep 15

The Observer has learned that in recent days NBC Universal executives have approached a large number of employees across its news divisions and bureaus, announcing that the company is looking for unspecified number of staffers to take voluntary buyouts. In a series of meetings with hum...

The Week in DVR: Don Draper Visits 30 Rock, Woody Wins With Wiest, Our Favorite Bond

Original at New York Observer external link • Sun, Feb 1

By Christopher Rosen Thursday: 30 Rock It's a bad time to be one of our favorite shows. Lost is only three episodes into season five and its already clear we're in for a bumpy ride. Meanwhile, 30 Rock hasn't been consistently funny for months. Granted there are splashes of hilarity, but most of the time the third sea...

The SAG Awards: Let Us Bow at the Throne of Queen Meryl! Also, 30 Rock and Slumdog Millionaire Win More Awards

Original at New York Observer external link • Mon, Jan 26

By Christopher Rosen We're always happy when 30 Rock gets recognition. But, enough already! 30 Rock took home awards for Best Actress (Tina Fey), Best Actor (Alec Baldwin) and Best Ensemble Cast in a Comedy Series (the SAG Awards' version of Best Comedy), giving the show roughly 143 awards during the past year....

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Goes Online; Will It Get Viral?

Original at New York Observer external link • Mon, Dec 8

By Christopher Rosen While everyone has given credit to Tina Fey, Sarah Palin and a little something called the Presidental Election for bringing Saturday Night Live back into the realm of cultural relevancy, we happen to think NBC's forward-thinking web strategy helped just as much. By making increasingl...

Happy Tina Fey Day!

Original at New York Observer external link • Sun, Nov 30

By Matt Haber Ms. Dowd's story was dutifully picked up by The Daily News, The New York Post (whose Page Six also had an item about Ms. Fey today), and The Associated Press, and TMZ. (Apparently a lot of people have been wondering why Ms. Fey has a scar on her face.)

The Week in DVR: Please Watch Chuck, Martin Rocks 30 Rock, Primary Colors

Original at New York Observer external link • Sun, Nov 16

By Christopher Rosen With so many television shows getting toe tagged or suffering on life support, it's probably time to remind everyone that Chuck is one of the most charming, romantic, smart and consistently fun hours of television we watch every week. NBC has already ordered a full second season, but if th...

Opinion: Are These Really The 30 Best Of 30 Rock?

Original at New York Observer external link • Fri, Oct 24

By Christopher Rosen Also, while our favorite 30 Rock moment changes by the hour, we find it hard to believe that nothing from the season two episode when Liz Lemon dates a boy seventeen years her junior made the list. Hello? If there is a funnier line of dialogue than Jack asking Liz if she met her new boy “at an Ambe...

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