She looked so much like Tracey that I thought she was his real life mom.
Didn’t she say "Whuck? again?
I think this episode had the best throwaway lines of any episode. “Reluctant Integration”, “lost my virginity several times”…
Nope, and I watched both shows from the beginning. Very early on Studio 60 was getting mocked in comparisons with 30 Rock; it took only maybe two episodes of each show to air. (I think the card game between Jack and Kenneth, actually; was that the third episode?)
I think I know what WordMan’s talking about. There was buzz about both shows before their first seasons began- one was an hourlong drama, written by Aaron Sorkin, who had established his ability to write for the format with ER and more recently, The West Wing, arguably the best hour on television in the early years of the series. The other was a 30-minute comedy, written by and starring the head writer for SNL. I think it’s safe to say that before the season began, most people had their money on Studio 60 as the better show, considering the format and the pedigree of the folks behind the scenes.
But you’re right- as early as the first couple episodes, 30 Rock emerged as the clear front-runner.
Oh yeah, my bad; pre-show hype absolutely expected Studio 60 to be the next West Wing and 30 Rock to be as stale and unfunny as SNL.
At least not in next week’s show. The preview has
Jon Hamm returning, with hook hands. It is unlikely that Hamm will ever be a regular anyway, especially if he has hook hands.
I was so hoping that Buzz would actually introduce Liz to his friend Astronaut Mike Dexter,
Liz: I guess I have to accept the fact that there is no Astronaut Mike Dexter?
Buzz: What do you mean, in fact Mike Dexter the astronaut is visiting me today. Would you like to meet him?
Liz: reallly, that’s amazing and a little convenient, but whatever. I really, really, really want to meet Astronaut Mike Dexter?
Buzz: Are you sure? I mean it could dbe a disappointment.
Liz: Shut up Buzz! I NEED to meet Astronaut Mike Dexter?
(Pushes Buzz aside)
Liz (yelling): Hey Mike! Mike Dezter! ASTRONAUT Mike Dexter!!
Liz (grabs Buzz by the lapels): Buzz! Where is he?!?
Buzz ( a bit frightened): he-he’s probably hiding.
Something like that.
Followed by her finally meeting Mike Dexter- played either by (80 year old) Robert Duvall or by (flamingly gay) Carson Kressley.
Heh, yep…
LIZ: wait, you’re not astronaut Mike Dexter
MD: Of course I am.
LIZ: No, you are not! Astronaut Mike Dexter is 6 foot three with a strong jaw line, kind eyes and doesn’t care if I eat leftover mac n cheese cold. You are not that person!
Matt Damon is an upcoming guest star. Now that’s Astronaut Mike Dexter.
They should cast him as a brilliant janitor.
I remember a promo bit before either show aired in which Alec Baldwon told Tina Fey that he couldn’t wait to meet Aaron Sorkin. She then had to break it to him that that was the other show.
And here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J34VMsT5sbM
Baldwin: Oh. Oh no. No no no…