The pilot episode of the American television sitcom 30 Rock premiered on October 10, 2006, on the CTV Television Network in Canada, and October 11, 2006, on NBC in the United States. The episode was directed by Adam Bernstein and written by Tina Fey, the series' creator, executive producer, and lead actress.
The part of Jack Donaghy was written with Alec Baldwin in mind.
Jane Krakowski received praise for her portrayal of Jenna Maroney.
30 Rock is an American satirical sitcom television series created by Tina Fey that originally aired on NBC from October 11, 2006, to January 31, 2013. The series, based on Fey's experiences as head writer for Saturday Night Live, takes place behind the scenes of a fictional live sketch comedy show depicted as airing on NBC. The series's name refers to 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, where the NBC Studios are located and where Saturday Night Live is written, produced, and performed. The series was produced by Lorne Michaels's Broadway Video and Fey's Little Stranger, in association with NBCUniversal.
Alec Baldwin's performance as Jack Donaghy was praised by critics.
Fey won six Primetime Emmy Awards for her work on 30 Rock.
Tina Fey and the cast and crew of 30 Rock at the 67th Annual Peabody Awards