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30 Rock: 20 Years Since Accidental Viagra?
11 Oct
Summary
- 30 Rock premiered 20 years ago, on October 11, 2006.
- Tina Fey created the show inspired by her SNL experiences.
- The show aimed for a hit status but became a critical darling.
Two decades have passed since the beloved sitcom 30 Rock first aired on October 11, 2006. Creator and star Tina Fey loosely based the series on her experiences at Saturday Night Live, focusing on her character Liz Lemon's life as a head writer.
The show featured a memorable cast, including Tracy Morgan as actor Tracy Jordan and Alec Baldwin as NBC executive Jack Donaghy. Despite achieving critical acclaim and 16 Emmy nominations throughout its seven-season run, 30 Rock maintained lower viewership figures compared to contemporary hits.
In her book 'Bossypants,' Fey reflected on the show's reception, humorously stating the intention was to create a popular, mainstream show. She likened the outcome to a scientific experiment gone awry, where the desired outcome (Viagra) was replaced by an accidental, less flashy result (blood-pressure medicine).
