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Old 11-20-08 | 06:15 PM
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30 Rock -- "Gavin Volure" -- 11/20/08

"Gavin Volure"
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Gavin Volure, an eccentric businessman, invites Jack and Liz to a dinner party at his mansion; Tracy thinks his kids are being too nice to him and fears for his life.

Originally Aired: November 20, 2008
Old 11-20-08 | 09:02 PM
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Awesome rebound from last week!

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Steve Martin fits right in.

Sex doll PSA.
Old 11-20-08 | 09:20 PM
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Thought it sucked. Tracy Morgan has become so fat that his scenes are no longer funny anymore, like the energy in all of them has been cut substantially where his storylines used to be my favorites in past seasons. And the show overall has become too much of a cartoon imo. Also, too many guest stars. I just wish it went back to more the style of season 1.
Old 11-20-08 | 09:36 PM
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Tina Fey has great calves.
Old 11-20-08 | 09:51 PM
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Tina Fey has great calves.
Indeed she does.

I thought it was hilarious. So many laugh out loud moments.
Old 11-20-08 | 10:03 PM
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Much better. Much funnier.

Still would love to see them lose the guest stars for a while.
Old 11-20-08 | 10:04 PM
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Aren't we now done with the big guest star phase? This was the last Thursday of sweeps, right? I imagine we won't see any more big guests until May sweeps time.
Old 11-20-08 | 11:08 PM
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Now THAT is how you use a guest star properly. If they had done that for the other eps this season (and thrown Jennifer Aniston off a cliff before filming) this would be great. I echo the hopes that we can get back to more studio-themed episodes rather than the constant series of guest stars utterly diverting from the real characters.
Old 11-21-08 | 01:18 AM
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Kicked ass!!! Still the best show on TV.
Old 11-21-08 | 02:18 AM
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This was the best episode of the season and probably one of the best episodes of the series.


Steve Martin can be funny again if he gets good material.
Old 11-21-08 | 02:24 AM
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Was it just me or did this episode not have a whole lotta background music like it usually does?
Old 11-21-08 | 03:42 AM
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I loved this episode. I think I laughed through the entire show.
Old 11-21-08 | 07:46 AM
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My favorite part was when Tracey flipped down the picture of his boys and there was another picture of them frowning at him.
Old 11-21-08 | 08:23 AM
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Kenneth's confederate money savings.
Old 11-21-08 | 08:26 AM
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Excellent episode. Thank god 30 Rock is back after those last two episodes.
Old 11-21-08 | 08:33 AM
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Cerie and Pete still work at the "Girly Show"!

Steve Martin was definitely the best of this season's A-list guest stars, but here's hoping that "30 Rock" can get back to involving the GS staff a little more now.

I thought Tracy's remark about everything working out with Jenna's dad's visit was funny.
Old 11-21-08 | 08:41 AM
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Was it just me or did this episode not have a whole lotta background music like it usually does?
I noticed that too. I remember the MILF Island episode being like that, kind of.

I've enjoyed every episode this season thus far, the premiere was the weakest.

I also liked the shout out to Jenna's dad Great way to cover ground.
Old 11-21-08 | 09:10 AM
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Great use of Steve Martin...that is how to use a guest star.

And damn, how hot was Tina Fey in this one...
Old 11-21-08 | 09:57 AM
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Old 11-21-08 | 10:16 AM
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Old 11-21-08 | 11:41 AM
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Creamy? This isn't my... It's not my peanut butter. Sorry Glenn!

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Great episode - last week had me worried but Steve Martin saves the day. Lots of great lines in this one.

"I'm worried about an away toilet situation."

"Toronto is just like New York but without all the stuff."

"And that paint is drying weird!"
Old 11-21-08 | 12:18 PM
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You people liked Steve Martin in this? I actually thought he didn't fit in. I thought his acting was terrible and way too over the top and corny.

The rest of the episode I found very enjoyable. I loved the lines about her Big Ben biological clock and Liz's reaction to it.
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