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30 Rock

30 Rock

Work can be such a production.

20067.57 Seasons138 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.

Created by David Miner
Produced by Colleen McGuinness, Eric Gurian, Ron Weiner
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

Tina Fey

Tina Fey

Liz Lemon

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Jack Donaghy

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan

Tracy Jordan

Jane Krakowski

Jane Krakowski

Jenna Maroney

Jack McBrayer

Jack McBrayer

Kenneth Parcell

Scott Adsit

Scott Adsit

Pete Hornberger

Judah Friedlander

Judah Friedlander

Frank Rossitano

Keith Powell

Keith Powell

James 'Toofer' Spurlock

Maulik Pancholy

Maulik Pancholy

Jonathan

Themes & Keywords

new york citywritingparodyfemale protagonistwritersketch comedyemployer employee relationshipsitcomlightheartedjoyful

About 30 Rock

30 Rock is a comedy series that first aired in 2006 exploring themes of new york city, writing, parody, female protagonist, writer, sketch comedy. Created by David Miner, it stars Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan. Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.

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