30 Rock Trivia | Dorky Geeky Nerdy Podcast #271

Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia

271 | 30 Rock Trivia

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Episode Intro

We want to go there. To the trivia. And today, we’ve got 30 Rock trivia.

Hey gang, it’s episode 271 and we’re plowing through TV trivia for season six. If you’re new to the show, welcome. What you’re in for is three rounds of ten questions each. If you’d like to learn more about this podcast, visit DorkyGeekyNerdy.com.

Got all that? Then let’s begin.

The Dorky Round

What actress created and starred in 30 Rock?
a. Tina Fey
Who plays TGS star, Tracy Jordan?
a. Tracy Morgan
Who played network exec Jack Donaghy?
a. Alec Baldwin
What NBC page, played by Jack McBrayer, may or may not be immortal?
a. Kenneth Parcell
Jane Krakowski plays what actress on 30 Rock?
a. Jenna Maroney
Who played Jack’s rival, Devon Banks?
a. Will Arnett
Harry Anderson is one of three cast members from what 1980s sitcom that reunite in a 3rd season episode of 30 Rock?
a. Night Court
What fictional company ends up buying NBC in the show?
a. Kabletown
The show was nominated for 103 of what type of award?
a. Emmys. It won 16 total.
Jenna mentions multiple run-ins with what now-incarcerated Hollywood producer?
a. Harvey Weinstein

The Geeky Round

What is the full name of the show-within-a-show, TGS?
a. TGS is short for The Girlie Show
The title, 30 Rock, is short for what?
a. 30 Rockefeller Plaza
The character James Spurlock is usually referred to by what nickname?
a. Toofer
Portrayed by Scott Adsit, who is the producer for TGS?
a. Pete Hornberger
TGS was based on Tina Fey’s experience on what show?
a. Saturday Night Live. Fey was a cast member and the head writer.
Frank Rossitano wore a variety of what, each with a unique phrase on it?
a. Trucker hats. They said things like Joystick Master and ESP Tutor.
What Breaking Bad star played Kenneth’s stepfather, Ron?
a. Bryan Cranston
Chris Parnell played what questionable medical professional?
a. Dr. Leo Spaceman
Liz and Jenna created TGS while working in what comedy troupe?
a. Second City
30 Rock debuted in the same year with what Aaron Sorkin drama that was also about a sketch comedy show?
a. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip

The Nerdy Round

In 2009, 30 Rock set what award show record?
a. They received 22 Emmy nominations.
What character shared the same last name with the actor that portrayed him?
a. JD Lutz. Played by John Lutz
In what year did the show premiere?
a. It began in 2006.
While working as a writer for 30 Rock, what future Community star was living as an RA at NYU?
a. Donald Glover
Who was Tina Fey’s initial choice to play Jenna?
a. Rachael Dratch. She makes numerous cameos throughout the show’s run.
What are the names of Tracey’s two associates?
a. Dot Com and Grizz
How many seasons did 30 Rock have?
a. Seven.
Kenneth hails from what little Georgia town?
a. Stone Mountain
What was the title of the series’ final episode?
a. Last Lunch
Which actor had to be written out of the show for several episodes due to a kidney transplant?
a. Tracy Morgan. He’s diabetic and received a new kidney in 2010.

Episode Conclusion

And that’s it for 30 Rock Trivia. How’d you do? Let me know on social media or Spotify what your favorite episode of 30 Rock is.

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I’ll be back next week with another TV show and another thirty questions. Here’s a clue:

What period drama covers the ups and downs of executives at the Sterling Cooper Advertising Agency?

See you back here on Wednesday!

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