30 Rock: Season 2 | 
| Actor: Tina Fey
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 1094
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dvd, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 30 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.5 x 1
MPN: 61102113
UPC: 025195017312
EAN: 0025195017312
ASIN: B001B9LWME
Release Date: October 7, 2008
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"I really feel like this is going to be my year," an uncharacteristically optimistic Liz Lemmon 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 honors for Fey and co-star Alec Baldwin as GM CEO-in-waiting Jack Donaghy. TV icon Tim Conway was also honored 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. But the real muffin top on this two disc set are the awesome bonus features, including a revelatory table read of the season finale, "Cooter," the benefit live performance of the episode "Secrets and Lies" (complete with an improvised commercial), a 30 Rock panel discussion with cast and creators moderated by Brian Williams, and a backstage look at Fey's Saturday Night Live homecoming last season. 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 Season Two of 30 Rock (click for larger image)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 38 more reviews...
 great! July 5, 2009
Sarah Holman (eugene, Or)
This is a really fun show! Tracy is totally random and I am a little in love with Jack!
Great writing, wonderful cameos -- Bound to be a Classic May 27, 2009
Diana De Avila (Malta, NY USA)
I stumbled on "30 Rock" quite by accident one Thursday night when there was nothing much to watch. I don't know why I wasn't attracted to it when it first came out ... but I can only guess some sort of other distraction.
"30 Rock" has grown to become my FAVORITE comedy series of all time. I don't say that lightly either. I love Tina Fey and with her Sarah Palin imitations she gained new notoriety and I think more and more people began to give "30 Rock" a try.
One try (the 3rd season) and I was ABSOLUTELY hooked. I received seasons 1 and 2 for Christmas and have just eaten them up over and over. Any time I need to pull myself out of the dumps, I put on some "30 Rock" and enjoy several episodes at a time. I love Kenneth and Tracey ... aww heck, I love them all.
I am a late bloomer for this show but a definite junkie., I, too, am startled to discover how many people really don't know the show or have not watched it?? Like me I guess. One or two episodes and you are hooked.
It's the best. :)
Great Show May 15, 2009
Constant Reader (New York, NY)
Honestly, this is one of the best shows out there and this season (albeit a little short) is top notch. I find myself laughing out loud constantly when I watch it. A great buy, if you want to get into the show I suggest starting with season 3 but this one is amazing.
 DVD doesn't work March 22, 2009
Bummed (Charlestown, MA United States)
0 out of 5 found this review helpful
I ordered a copy of this from Amazon and it wouldn't play on any DVD player. Assuming there was an issue with the DVD I returned it and got another. Still doesn't work. Now what?
BRILLANT March 22, 2009
Peggy (Norfolk, VA United States)
I was not familiar w/ this show until I recently watched it on Netflix streaming and became an instant fan. I haven't enjoyed an intelligent comedy show for adults this much since Will & Grace, 3rd Rock From The Sun and the old SNL (think Dana Carvey as the Church Lady, Bill Murray, etc.). The show is quick paced and sharp. I laugh out loud again! Sometimes I do get a bit bored with Tracy's (Morgan) Jordan's over the top behavior, but that is about the harshest criticism I can muster. Tina Fey really is a genius with her great writing and acting skills. I was amazed she was also the executive producer. How does she do all of this and then do it so incredibly well??? The cast is exceptional, although if the actors portraying the show's writers were replaced I wouldn't miss them. Alec Baldwin and Jack McBrayer are sooooo believable and funny! I love this show and hope it has a very long run at least for the 100 or so episodes needed for syndication. Kudos to NBC for this show and Heroes!!! I think it's wonderful NBC and AMC's Mad Men show prove that non-cable TV can be have EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY.
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