’30 Rock’ reunion special won’t air on many NBC stations
It was written by series' creator Tina Fey and was directed by one of the season's producers, Don Scardino. The episode is an unofficial season finale, due to the season being shortened by the — Writers Guild of America strike. Several critics noted that Liz had a pregnancy scare the same week that Fey's film Baby Mama was released, possibly used as cross promotion. The episode was watched by 5. Jack gets a job in politics as the " Homeland Security Director for Crisis and Weather Management"; however, it is not what he expected. Jack also enlists the help of Celeste "C.
According to the Nielsen ratings system, it was watched by 6. Liz had written a comedy sketch titled "Dealbreakers" in the episode " Mamma Mia. That's a Deal Breaker, ladies!
The prime-time reunion, created by and starring the team behind the original NBC comedy mainstay, including Tina Fey, is scheduled to air Thursday night at 8 p. It will be in major U. The news was first reported by Vulture and confirmed to Deadline by numerous sources with knowledge of the situation. Local station officials, of course, always have the option of whether or not to air what the national network is feeding them. From time to time, they refuse based on their sense of what is in the best interest of their stations and the viewers they serve.