Posts Tagged ‘ 30 Rock ’

Shut it Down: The End of 30 Rock

February 25, 2013
By
Shut it Down: The End of 30 Rock

A cultural discussion of 30 Rock's television legacy for feminist discourse and self reflexive satire television in the wake of its final broadcast.
Read more »

Tags: , ,
Posted in TV | Comments Off on Shut it Down: The End of 30 Rock

The Brotherhood of NBC

February 10, 2012
By
The Brotherhood of NBC

When NBC aired its "Brotherhood of Man" promotion before the Super Bowl on Sunday, it provided a useful take on the network's biggest strength...and its potential weakness.
Read more »

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Celebrity/Stardom, Current Events, Industry, Perspectives, TV | 1 Comment »

Chai Boys, Nipples and “Breaking”: Meta-Humor on 30 Rock

October 19, 2010
By
Chai Boys, Nipples and “Breaking”: Meta-Humor on <i>30 Rock</i>

Self-referentiality is a staple of 30 Rock's satire. Yet, I almost needed a "drop" and a spinning top to resurface from this live episode's multi-layered meta-humor.
Read more »

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Perspectives, TV | 2 Comments »

Canadian Butts to American Sitcom Jokes

December 22, 2009
By
Canadian Butts to American Sitcom Jokes

Canadian characters and jokes seem to be all the rage in American sitcoms, but why is 30 Rock missing the mark?
Read more »

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Current Events, TV | 8 Comments »