30 Rock
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30 Rock has come up in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts in TMT, including SmartLess, The Daily, Good Hang with Amy Poehler. 2 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
James PoniewozikChief television critic at The New York Times
Poniewozik argues that 30 Rock succeeded because it had something to say, unlike pure joke machines such as Family Guy.
“if you are just the unending joke machine, you end up with Family Guy”
The Daily: The Best TV Shows of the 21st Century (Sep 27, 2026) · Listen from 10:20
Jon HammAmerican actor known for playing Don Draper on Mad Men
Hamm credits Tina Fey and Lorne Michaels with opening comedy roles to him.
“Tina, I credit Tina along with Lorne for allowing me to be in comedies”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler: Jon Hamm (Apr 28, 2026) · Listen from 56:29
Coverage over time
Podcasts
- SmartLess · 1 episode
- The Daily · 1 episode
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler · 1 episode
Episodes
"Seth Meyers"SmartLess · Sep 28, 2026 · 60 min
Seth Meyers talks with SmartLess hosts about Chicago improv, Boom Chicago, his Saturday Night Live years as writer and Weekend Update anchor, and hosting Late Night.
The Best TV Shows of the 21st CenturyThe Daily · Sep 27, 2026 · 57 min
Natalie Kitroeff talks with Times colleagues Gilbert Cruz and James Poniewozik about the New York Times list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century.
Jon HammGood Hang with Amy Poehler · Apr 28, 2026 · 1 h 13 min
Amy Poehler talks with Jon Hamm about his path to acting, landing and ending Mad Men, SNL, 30 Rock, the Loser's Lounge, Bad Bunny, and Shoresy.