Only for one night and one hour, but the "30 Rock" stars (2006-2013) are back. The special of the award-winning US sitcom is directed by Oz Rodriguez of "Saturday Night Live" as part of the annual NBCUniversal program preview, this time for 2020/2021. It will be broadcast on July 16.
The actors Tina Fey (50, role: Liz Lemon), Alec Baldwin (62, Jack Donaghy), Tracy Morgan (51, Tracy Jordan), Jane Krakowski (51, Jenna Maroney), Jack McBrayer (47, Kenneth Parcell) and others Artists will return for the event, according to the magazine "People", among others. Guest appearances by stars of other formats are also planned.
The slightly different presentation
"We at NBCUniversal are excited to produce a preview (" upfront ") that reflects a new reality and celebrates our relationship with viewers and advertisers alike. Historically, this event is about the future of programming; this year it's about the future of our industry – a future where we can meet the audience wherever they are, with the stories that matter, "said Linda Yaccarino, NBCUniversal board member.
"30 Rock" aired on NBC in seven seasons from 2006 to 2013, winning 16 Emmy Awards and a number of Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards. The sitcom takes place behind the scenes of the fictional NBC variety show "The Girlie Show".