30 Rock (tv program)

Amy Schumer talks about her journey from Towson to TV and concert stardom

2013-05-28 09:10:00

Amy Schumer can tell a story. Knowing how to craft a short narrative and make it pay off with a laugh has, after all, helped make her one of the hottest comedians on TV and the concert circuit these days. So, let the star of Comedy Central’s...

Doppelganger comedy: 30 Rock and The Mary Tyler Moore Show

2013-02-04 03:00:00

This is the story of a can-do, adorkable girl-in-the-city and her wacky entourage of colleagues who spoof the vagaries of a media conglomerate — and joust with their lovable anti-hero boss — to make comedy and some sense of the world....

A fire in Brazil, a fake fight in Phoenix and a real one in California

2013-01-28 06:54:00

Dick Van Dyke brought his characteristic charm to the SAG Awards this weekend, and Internet users dutifully searched for all sorts of details on him -- anything to distract us from the icy weather that caused school closings from here to Ann Arbor.�...

Bel Air jewelry designer to have pieces given to celebs at Emmys

2012-09-22 11:49:00

The annual Primetime Emmy Awards is a good place to catch a glimpse of beloved TV stars, the latest fashion trends and, hopefully, see your favorite show rake in those golden statues. Julie Ter Borg, a mom and a Bel Air resident, will be tuning in Sunday...

HBO's Baltimore productions 'VEEP,' 'Game Change' get some solid Emmy notice

2012-07-19 09:02:00

UPDATES WITH MORE BALTIMORE NOMINEES: HBO's Baltimore productions "VEEP"� and "Game Change" got some solid Emmy notice with the comedy earning a best actress nomination for Julia Louis-Dreyfus and the made-for-TV movie about the 2008 presidential election...

Chelsea Clinton and the journalistic bankruptcy of NBC News - Part 5

2012-04-21 05:21:00

In December, I called the hiring of Chelsea Clinton as a special correspondent for the newsmagazine "Rock Center"�a "journalistically bankrupt decision by NBC News." In February, after seeing Clinton's second report for the show, I wrote that Clinton...

Like/Dislike: Mina Cheon, artist

2012-06-06 00:00:00

Growing up in Seoul, Mina Cheon thought everyone around her was an artist. "Having very culturally inspired parents, they took me to museums every weekend and threw parties for artists and exhibited art around the house." But there was a different...

Like/dislike: Ty Ruff, 'Real World' alum

2012-01-31 23:28:00

After his time spent as one of seven strangers on MTV's "The Real World: D.C.," we're assuming Baltimore native Ty Ruff, 23, was better equipped to handle drama. Then came this season of MTV's other addictive reality show "The Challenge" (10 p.m....

Like/Dislike: The Bellevederes, old-school cover band

2012-01-10 12:54:00

In a city where new bands pop up every week, you have to find a way to stand out — especially if you're a cover band. But for the Bellevederes, finding a niche in the old-school music scene seemed almost effortless. Wanting a name representing...

Best week ever: Baltimore events, music, movies and more

2012-01-08 11:32:00

Our rundown of what's going on in for the week of 1/9-1/15 MOVIES OPENING (Friday) Beauty and the Beast 3-D Carnage Contraband The Iron Lady Joyful Noise NOTABLE TV MONDAY First Week In (series debut; 9 p.m.; Discovery) America’s Money Class With...

Gov. O'Malley can't wait for Palin portrayal in 'Game Change'

2012-03-09 08:43:00

We all know what will be on this weekend at the Governor's Mansion in Annapolis. At 9 p.m. on Saturday, at least. "Game Change!" Gov. Martin O'Malleyseems pretty jazzed about the premier of HBO's movie about Sarah Palin starring Julianne Moore. "A...

Do I have a sixth sense, or does everyone know men are guilty of everything?

2012-03-17 00:00:00

I got home around nine the other night and headed straight for the kitchen. Two hours of helping teach 15 kids karate had me craving hot food and hard liquor. I skipped the liquor and studied the frozen entr�es we keep on hand for such occasions. My...

"30 Rock" star Alec Baldwin, 54, married his yoga-instructor sweetheart Hilaria Thomas on June 30, 2012 in New York and they announced in February 2013 that they were expecting their bundle of joy in the summer.

2013-06-16 10:04:00

The last episode of "30 Rock" was two finales in one: The show hinged on the ending of fake sketch comedy "TGS with Tracy Jordan." "TGS" employees are moving on to other projects -- Jack finds his happiness in transparent dishwashers, while Liz finds hers in family and Grizz's new sitcom.

2013-05-20 14:59:00

Tina Fey as Liz Lemon in "30 Rock."

2013-05-15 15:58:00