And "Episode 210" as the last one before the strike (the Midnight Train to Georgia/Liz tries to get approved for a co-op), one of my favorites.

And "Episode 210" as the last one before the strike (the Midnight Train to Georgia/Liz tries to get approved for a co-op), one of my favorites.

I was there when Lutz belvedered.

I was there when Lutz belvedered.

I've noted this before, but when I was in law school at UChicago in the mid-1990s, I went to Second City frequently. Scott Adsit, Adam McKay and Rachel Dratch were the standouts to me. Other than the Southie sketch, I have no memory of Tina Fey being there.

I've noted this before, but when I was in law school at UChicago in the mid-1990s, I went to Second City frequently. Scott Adsit, Adam McKay and Rachel Dratch were the standouts to me. Other than the Southie sketch, I have no memory of Tina Fey being there.

Close call.  The Craig episode had a few better skits (Pres debate, Bond girls), the success of which had nothing to do with Craig.

Close call.  The Craig episode had a few better skits (Pres debate, Bond girls), the success of which had nothing to do with Craig.

Caractacus

Caractacus

Not only does NBC own the show, but Lorne Michaels is its executive producer. Between him and Tina Fey, those are two folks NBC correctly wants to remain in business with, in the tv business.

Not only does NBC own the show, but Lorne Michaels is its executive producer. Between him and Tina Fey, those are two folks NBC correctly wants to remain in business with, in the tv business.

I only liked The Californians because of how close Armisen came to breaking. Worst episode, worst host of this young season.

I only liked The Californians because of how close Armisen came to breaking. Worst episode, worst host of this young season.

Part of the thrill of live tv is when an actor breaks. Yes, Fallon and Sanz did it a bit too much, but when you see something like the initial Debbie Downer live, it's exhilarating.

Part of the thrill of live tv is when an actor breaks. Yes, Fallon and Sanz did it a bit too much, but when you see something like the initial Debbie Downer live, it's exhilarating.

Composed by … wait for it … Quincy Jones.

Composed by … wait for it … Quincy Jones.

That's the thing: I don't care about "plot" and "theme' when it comes to 30 Rock: just cram in as many jokes and gags as possible.

That's the thing: I don't care about "plot" and "theme' when it comes to 30 Rock: just cram in as many jokes and gags as possible.