Well, not really, but Kenneth from 30 Rock[imdb] is what really keeps me coming back to this show. For those not in the loop with the series, he’s the southern kid who is consistently looking on the bright side of life with blissful ignorance to anything negative from the world around him. Truly a hero among men.
I realize that I am posting this after ripping on the flagship that birthed this show(SNL), and it is that reason alone that I first thought that the series was doomed to fail. I have to say that my assumption was a tad off. In fact, I didn’t see this one coming. Alec Baldwin is what Phil Hartman was to NewsRadio[imdb], and I might even add in a twist of Stephen Roots’ character of Jimmy James.
It’s weird, random, and completely what is needed in this post-sitcom-wasteland of live studio audiences, laugh tracks, and three camera sets. You can’t call it perfect, but it’s damn nice to have surprise gems like this pop up on the major networks.
Liz Lemon: Where’s Gary?
Jack: [Kicks down door and enters room] Gary’s dead. I’m Jack Donaghy. New VP of development for NBC/GE/Universal/Kmart.
Pete: Oh, we own Kmart now?
Jack: No. So why are you dressed like we do? [imdb]
Yeah I’m starting to like this show more and more. I like your comparisons, I think you’re pretty spot on there.