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Episode Recap: "Somebody to Love"
This episode had a lot to live up to, with no less than Emmy-fave Edie Falco guesting as Jack's new lady love, CC, so it's not surprising that in my opinion, at least it fell juuuuuuust a bit short. It's almost as if the funniest parts of the Falco story were played by Kristin Wiig in the Lifetime movie based on that horrible, sad, and you would hope preventable accident involving a dog and misplaced hunting rifle. That said, that is a Lifetime movie I would watch (even though it involves neither a kidnapped nor sickly baby). "I... want to go into politics."
Here I must note that due to an inexplicable recording glitch, my "bullets" and quotes from last night's show may be a bit off and not verbatim. So rein in the snarky retorts, thanks! For good measure, I will remind you that I am paraphrasing by slapping an asterisk on paraphrased bits.
I actually think the "Liz suspects the neighbor is a terrorist" story played out rather well, though you had to suspect she would be off base. But I love how they turned out to be aspiring Amazing Race contestants and how Liz kept muttering, "No... No..." as she realized her hasty call. Keep in mind, though, that she was not being racist about those "pita pockets."
Kenneth's dares-for-dollars quest to replace Jack's $2,500 pants fell flat for me, with the best line amidst it all being about how maybe his uncle was right about his just being a bumpkin with nice hair and soft hands.*
The sometimes-paraphrased bullets:
Tracy in the background of the three-way phone call rehearsing his Rerun dance
Jack suggesting that the syrupy smell was northrax, and Liz then waiting out the 10 seconds to see if she dies
The Sheinhardt Wig Company T-shirts: "Not Poisoning Rivers Since 1977" but then how do you explain the orange kids?
Liz repeatedly getting her hopes up about her prescription shampoo
Nonracist Liz: "I asked that black guy if he saw Sideways."
Jack admonishing the bartender, noting that a Nancy Drew ordered by a man is called a Hardy Boy. (Are those real drinks?!)
Cute little "wow" moment: Alec Baldwin singing, "What the World Needs Now (Is Love Sweet Love)"
Jack explaining to CC that he owns "a little Sheinhardt Wig Company subsidiary called NBC"
This one I really mangled, but Jack reacting to CC's project in Harlem by saying, "God, I want to kiss you on the mouth to stop you from saying such silly things."
Lastly, yes, I have it on very good authority from a well-placed source at 30 Rock that lest you had any doubt the Verizon references and blatant pimping were part of an actual deal brokered by the marketing department. (Yet another way, perhaps, that studios are not making money to share?)
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Nov 16, 2007 9:43 AM
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It was nice to see Tina employ her former SNL castmates last night. To me the highlight of the evening was as always - the talk between Jack and Tracy. I find it hilarious when Jack goes to Tracy for advice on women and his personal life.
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Nov 16, 2007 10:10 AM
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the re-cap missed the funniest line anywhere in weeks: during Edie's MSNBC segment a crawl at the bottom of the screen said "Anne Heche leaves husband for pony"...my wife and I rewound it and howled for five minutes. great ep...best show on tv.
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Nov 16, 2007 10:20 AM
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Any scenes with Tracy and Jack are pure gold. Tracy listing his "I'm black she's..." was hilarious.
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Nov 16, 2007 10:24 AM
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I chuckled and chuckled when Liz found out they were trying to get on the Amazing Race. Very funny.
You did great, Matt, on the comments. Thanks.
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Nov 16, 2007 10:43 AM
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I thought this episode was AWESOME. I loved the Sideways line and loved Tracy's line "tell her you want your privates and her privates to high five"... In fact, this episode was one-liner gold.
One of my favorite episodes of the year!
I am so impressed with the above poster who noticed the CNN- Ann- Heche thing. I never in a million years would have caught that!
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Nov 16, 2007 10:52 AM
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I am so impressed with the above poster who noticed the CNN- Ann- Heche thing. I never in a million years would have caught that!
Ditto!! - MWM
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Nov 16, 2007 10:54 AM
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God I love this show!! I loved Jack "in love", watching Lifetime. I think I read that Edie Falco is in 3 episodes, can't wait for more of her and Jack. I also love Jack's assistant, he cracks me up. Alec Baldwin and Donald Sutherland (and Kiefer) are the sexiest men on tv.
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Nov 16, 2007 11:17 AM
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I also missed the CNN crawl. Nice going couchgrouch! You actually inspired me to go back and look at the rest of the crawl. The Anne Heche thing was by far the best, but they also said "Wolf Blizter injured in a wolf blitz" and that a visitor from the future had won the lottery again. I guess I need to start paying attention to those details.
Though this episode was not as stellar as last week's, I still loved it. I actually enjoyed the Kenneth storyline; until it was revealed that Jonathon had taken the pants and that he had a secret stash of Jack's tuxes. Kinda stupid.
I am liking the gags with Jack's hair lately. Funny that Jack gets his hair cut every two days because "after all, your hair is your head suit."
I loved the different way they set up Raheem to be a terrorist: maps on his wall, rewiring Pete's toaster oven & showing him a back way to the airport.
As for the blatant product placement, I guess we should just start to expect that since most people are skipping the commercials. On the bright side, 30 Rock can sort of incorporate it into their humor.
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Nov 16, 2007 11:22 AM
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Matt, you sold this episode short. It was brilliant. "You make love like an ugly woman. So present, so grateful."
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Nov 16, 2007 11:25 AM
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The Sheinhardt Wig Company T-shirts: "Not Poisoning Rivers Since 1977"
I believe that was 1997
during Edie's MSNBC segment a crawl at the bottom of the screen said "Anne Heche leaves husband for pony"
That is awesome. Nice catch. I missed it.
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Nov 16, 2007 11:25 AM
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Easily the funniest show on television. I cannot stop worshiping Tina Fey. I say, bring on the product placement - its gold in Tina's hands. Its such a talented, brilliant cast, and I love seeing random SNL peeps every week. What a nice second vehicle for them.
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Nov 16, 2007 12:18 PM
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How is it that this show is not more popular? It is laugh-out-loud hilarious, and mulitple viewings only increase the laughs. Kudos to NBC for sticking with it despite the meager audience.
BTW, why no Jenna this week? She has been having a great season.
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Nov 16, 2007 1:56 PM
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I laugh so hard during this show that I always have to watch it again the next day to catch the things I missed. Anne Heche leaves husband for pony? Classic. Alec Baldwin makes me laugh every week and if he doesn't win the Emmy this year, it is a crime. Still laughing over Kenneth waking up Lutz in the gorilla mask. And guess what was delivered today? Season 1 of 30 Rock on DVD. Looks like a marathon weekend!
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Nov 16, 2007 3:29 PM
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This is my first time responding to any tv guide blog, but I feel compelled. This episode was SO funny. Don't forget the scene with Tracy behind the garbage can playing Cyrano. I could not stop laughing, especially when came back to him scolding the pigeon. This show ROCKS.
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Nov 16, 2007 3:47 PM
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