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30 Rock - Season 1 [Canadian]

2 discs
Region 1 USA/CA (info)

Art imitates life in this smart comedy starring SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE alums Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, and frequent host Alec Baldwin. In addition to writing and executive producing 30 ROCK, Fey plays Liz Lemon, the head writer on a variety series called "The Girlie Show." But the new Vice President of East Coast Television and Microwave Oven Programming, Jack Donaghy (Baldwin), decides to shake up the show, adding crazy actor Tracy Jordan (Morgan) to the cast and changing the name. A critical hit, 30 ROCK garnered a Golden Globe win for Baldwin and Emmy nods in its freshman season for its brand of comedy that ably straddles intelligence and silliness. This single-camera sitcom also features Jane Krakowski (ALLY MCBEAL), Scott Adsit (KICKING AND SCREAMING), and Judah Friedlander. But with such a deep bench of talent, the show's secret weapon is Kenneth, played by Jack McBrayer (ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT), whose naivet is a hilarious contrast to the rest of the characters. This release features the first season in its entirety, including episode commentary from Fey.
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Credits

Alec Baldwin, Alexander Rae Baldwin, Tina Fey, Jane Krakowski, Tracy Morgan, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander, Jack McBrayer
Critic Reviews

"The show, about the inner workings of a TV sketch-comedy series, is truly the gift that keeps on giving....The set is a good reminder of the quality of guests the show lured in its first season..." -- Grade: A
Entertainment Weekly
4 stars out of 5 -- "Expect smart scripts and terrific comic turns by Baldwin, Jane Krakowski, and Jack McBrayer..."
Ultimate DVD
3 stars out of 5 -- "Fronted by SNL alumnus Tina Fey and co-starring a wonderfully surreal Alec Baldwin....Gags rule here."
Uncut
3.5 stars out of 4 -- "30 ROCK wins big with its mix of biting wit and quirky slapstick."
Rolling Stone
3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he hit rate is high....you get more of stand-out character Kenneth in a selection of hilarious shorts."
Total Film