zomg
I never thought it could be like this: Last night's "30 Rock" was even better than the episode of "The Office" that preceded it.
Have I mentioned how glad I am that NBC has seen the light and put the two shows back to back? They have such similar vibes, and they're both smart and well-executed. But last night's "Office" was a little choppy, though there was plenty of hilarity. Last week's installment was so brilliant, so maybe anything that followed was doomed to seem less so. I watched this week's again this morning -- I always re-watch over breakfast on Fridays -- but then I did something I don't normally do ... I hit fast-forward through the credits and re-watched "30 Rock," too.
Tina Fey really is a good writer; there's a reason she became the first female head writer on "Saturday Night Live." But last night's episode was top-notch. I was laughing hysterically at her jammie-dance silliness and screaming, clutching my stomach, at the "The call is coming from inside the house!" sequence. Too funny. I also think Emily Mortimer was a great choice to play fiancée to Jack (Alec Baldwin) -- her purring, velvet tones are a great match for Baldwin's raspy gruffness.
So -- I never thought I would say this, but look out, "Office." You've got some catching up to do.