Robert Carlock Movies
- 2006
Along with Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, 30 Rock was one of two NBC series of the 2006-2007 TV season to take place backstage at a Saturday Night Live-style comedy show. In the case of 30 Rock, "SNL" veteran Tina Fey served as series creator and executive producer, and also assumed the leading role of Liz Lemon, head writer of the ficitional comedy-ensemble series "The Girlie Show." Liz was placed in the none-too-skilled hands of novice network executive Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin), whose previous experience had been confined to the offices of the network's corporate owners (clearly General Electric). At Jack's behest, the long-suffering Liz was compelled to hire irresponsible and highly temperamental movie comedian Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan). Jordan's intrusion upon the "Girlie Show" set did not rest well with lead comedian Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski), and thus Liz ended up being less a writer and more a referee. A 30 Rock debuted October 11, 2006. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 2004
Upon discovering that she can now legally change her name to anything she likes, new bride Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) assumes the identity of "Princess Consuela Bananahammock," much to the bemusement of her husband, "Crap Bag" -- er, Mike (Paul Rudd). Elsewhere, a morose Joey (Matt LeBlanc) turns to an unlikely source for comfort as he prepares to bid farewell to Monica (Courteney Cox) and Chandler (Matthew Perry). And while Ross (David Schwimmer) gets good news at his job, Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) gets bad news at hers...at least until she runs in to an old flame who makes an extremely tantalizing offer. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Paul Rudd, Dakota Fanning, (more)
- 2004
In this landmark 45-minute episode, Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) anxiously prepares for her marriage to Mike (Paul Rudd). Things hit a snag early in the proceedings, thanks to control-freak Monica (Courteney Cox) and her labyrinthine plans for the ceremony; also, Joey (Matt LeBlanc) takes his "surrogate father" responsibilities way too seriously when asked to give the bride away. As it turns out, nobody will get to the church on time, thanks to the worst snowstorm ever to hit New York City -- and it is up to Joey to assume a "new identity" to save the day. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Paul Rudd, James Michael Tyler, (more)
- 2003
Emma's first birthday is the occasion for a big party, complete with a bunny-shaped cake. The trouble begins when Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) decides that the cake -- which is in a "shape" all right, but is nothing like a bunny -- would be more appropriate for a bachelorette party. As it happens, the party may never come off, since none of Rachel's friends have shown up, preoccupied as they are with either working or trying to avoid work. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Elliott Gould, Christina Pickles, (more)
- 2002
Baby Emma gets a loose case of the giggles whenever she hears the raunchy rap song "Baby Got Back," courtesy of Ross (David Schwimmer) and Rachel (Jennifer Aniston), but is good for the kid to hear something so baaaaaad? Meanwhile, Chandler (Matthew Perry) gets more than he bargains for when he watches a videotape he has "borrowed" from his wife Monica's (Courteney Cox) former boyfriend. And in trying to make a good impression on the parents of her boyfriend, Mike (Paul Rudd), Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) succeeds spectacularly in doing just the opposite. ~ All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Paul Rudd, Gregory Itzin, (more)
- 2001
When Mona (Bonnie Somerville) wants Ross (David Schwimmer) to pose with her for a cutesy Christmas card, he panics, convinced that she has an all-too-permanent relationship on her mind. Elsewhere, the hormonal side effects of Rachel's (Jennifer Aniston) pregnancy result in a surprise for Joey (Matt LeBlanc). And Chandler's divorce-bound boss, thinking that Chandler (Matthew Perry) is on the outs with Monica (Courteney Cox), arranges a "relaxing" evening out -- at a strip club. ~ All Movie Guide
