Saturday, 9 October 2010
VIDEO: '30 Rock' Makes Fun of NBC
I know that 30 Rock is basically one big inside joke that exists in a meta-universe, but this week's episode "Let's Stay Together," scored really high on the meta-scale. There were references to Outsourced ("It's the new Friends"), Community ("What's that black kids name?") and the confusing wisdom behind canceling Law & Order ("But it was a tent pole, A TENT POLE!"). The episode tackled a subject that has long plagued NBC (and the rest of network TV for that matter), its lack of diversity. As I was watching this week's episode I started to wonder if 30 Rock could have ever existed on another network. With the exception of FOX, I'm not sure any major network would devote such a high profile half hour of programming to a show constantly pokes fun of the brand. So good for you NBC; I'm still mad about Conan though.
