Ray Richmond on Tina Fey, the "Brainy Best Friend," or "Hot Librarian"
I know that the gang at NBC is hoping this Universal release of a film starring one of their comedy stars from TV will do the same thing for 30 Rock as The 40-Year-Old Virgin did for The Office in terms of bringing new viewers.
If you're not obsessing over 30 Rock already, I want to say that you don't deserve to see it. Though I know that Tina will welcome you whenever you come to your senses and switch it on Thursdays at 9:30.
We'll see. You know what I think, that most people these days are just too stupid or prim for comedy. Only we smarties get it.
Beyond the official kudos, there resides the understanding in comedy circles that Fey is the real deal, embodying intelligence, wit and effortless charm in a decidedly non-threatening package. Women see her as their brainy best friend. Men perceive a hot librarian. She manages to be both geek and chic.
Not that Fey is buying into the idea of an imminent Tina Fey explosion.
"I can't really put a lot of stock into any of it," she said. "Having worked at 'SNL,' I see how the media cycle works. They love you. They hate you. You have to inherently know that this stuff is all cyclical. As someone once said, 'You can't get high on your own supply.' Although I'm not sure they were talking about press."
Huh? Can't get high on your own supply? Tina, the expression is "Don't get high on your own supply," and it's a drug dealer mantra.
Anyway, looks like it will be #1 at the box office this weekend. We'll see if it brings any new viewers to the show.
After the jump, Chuck the Movie Guy interviews Tina and Amy about the word "taint" and the shower scene.
