A couple of weeks ago we reported on how Tina Fey, star and creator of the super-funny “30 Rock,” was dreaming of casting Oprah Winfrey as her best friend on the show. That dream may become a reality, according to a source who was at a recent taping of Oprah’s show, on which Tina was a guest.
Dreams really do come true, and don’t let anyone tell you differently!
Just two weeks ago, while discussing some dream casting options for her NBC comedy 30 Rock, Tina Fey told reporters, “I still want Oprah to play my best friend. I feel like I want to spend time with Oprah, and I don’t know what I need to do to make that happen…”
Well, as of today, it might happen. A Chicagoland source just wrote in with this fantabulous news, “I just got back from a taping of The Oprah Show starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for Baby Mama—it’s hilarious, BTW. Anyway, it looks like Oprah may be a guest on 30 Rock next season! Oprah said she had heard Tina wanted to be her best friend, and so Oprah asked whether Tina meant in real life or on the show, and Tina said both. Oprah said ‘Have your people, call my people,’ but she was definitely interested, and she said she’d like to do it. Tina gestured to the people in the audience, to the effect of ‘You heard her say it.’ They also addressed it on-air very briefly. And there is even a shout-out to Oprah in Baby Mama!”
I am excited about this- not because I like Oprah, but because having Oprah appear on the show might actually get more people watching it. Normally, I’m not a big fan of stunt casting, there are a few instances where it’s done really well and with great results, but at this point “30 Rock” can use the ratings.
That photo of Oprah, absolutely hilarious.
I remember another great, but ill-fated show that attempted all kinds of guest stars– Arrested Developement. They didn’t have anyone with a following like Oprah, and they were on Fox, so hopefully it bodes better for 30 Rock. I am not only a fan of Tina Fey, but of higher quality programming, as well.
Sorry, I despise Oprah and everything she does. I won’t watch the show BECAUSE Oprah will guest star. I quit watching Rachael Ray’s show when she had Bill Clinton on. Who’s next, Sean Penn?
Damn,,lighten up pepster…should change your name cause that aint too peppy..anyways. Oprah was an excellent actress from what I remember and I adire Tina Fey. Cute brainey chicks totally do it for me.
OOOPSS!!!! Adire = adore or admire,,,you pick.
thank you pepster for making me look at my own propensity to rant. even though i’m at the opposite end of the rant spectrum, ranting is ranting. and if i’m strong enough to give up ben and jerry’s coffee toffee ice cream, i’m strong enough to overcome this urge to rail humorouslessly at the people i disagree with. it’s tough though. but i shall overcome.
No need to pick. Tina Fey is worthy of adoring AND admiring. 🙂
I loves Harpo, God knows I do. But I’ll kill him dead ‘fo I let him beat me.
LOL headache, my first thought was “girl child ain’t safe in a family of mens”
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