
Thursday, February 9, 2012
So happy together

Thursday, January 12, 2012
Pushing 30

Now, I know some of you (perhaps many of you) may still be harboring strong feelings about the show, Tina and her co-star Tracy Morgan from this summer. He said horrible, terrible, despicable things. And that should not be taken lightly. But a) he did apologize profusely, b) he is not the whole show, and c) he is kind of a certified idiot. Not kidding about that last one. I’ve met him and his is straight-up not entirely correct in the head. So I truly believe that he doesn’t actually believe the things he said about gay people. He just thought it would be funny to say the things he said about gay people. Still horrible. Still terrible. Still despicable. But I am not going to punish the whole show, which has been embraced and been honored for its LGBT inclusiveness, and I’m not going to punish Tina, who is Tina and you know loves us unconditionally, because of that idiot. But that’s how I feel about it, and not necessarily how you feel about it. Which I understand. Life is messy sometimes.
But, anyway, back to Tina. My adorable, adorable Tina was on Jimmy Fallon this week to promote the new season. And she was, as predicted, adorable. And we get a clip of the premiere, now with bonus dickies.
p.s. Oh, Tina, flashing your bra and your adult diapers at me already. It’s good to have you back.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Liz + Leslie = Happiness

Liz on her period.
Leslie on every other stereotype.
On Food
Liz loves her Night Cheese.
Leslie loves her breakfast food.
On Bad Accents
Liz goes Jamaican.
Leslie goes cockney.
On Valentine’s Day
Liz likes oral.
Leslie likes gals.
On The Gay
Liz knows lesbians.
Leslie knows gays.
See, perfect. Hurry back to Amy, Tina. We’ve all missed you two together.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Everybody dance now

Dorky dancers of the world, I salute you. Now, let’s get down with our bad selves.
This makes me wish I watched this show more. And was friends with Cristina Yang.
Angela Chase, My So-Called Life
Angela’s “Blister in the Sun” dance is exactly how it feels to finally be over a breakup. Exactly.
Dana Fairbanks, The L Word
Dana Fairbanks will forever and always be the queen of dorky dancers. All hail the queen.
Liz Lemon, 30 Rock
But, you’ve got to admit, Liz Lemon is at the very least a princess of dorky dancing.
Angie Harmon, Rizzoli & Isles
There is no better job in Hollywood than behind-the-scenes backup dancer to Angie Harmon. None.
Kat Graham & Candice Accola, The Vampire Diaries
Truth be told, this sort of workout is my total nightmare. I’m the person always jumping left when everyone else is jumping right. But I’m not above observing a class. Ahem.
Callie Torres, Grey’s Anatomy
This isn’t dorky. Just hot. Smoking hot.
So, any favorite dorky dancing TV moments to share? Don’t be shy. Nobody’s watching.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Lez Lemon

For those familiar with the show (which should be all of you – casting an evil eye at anyone watching “The Mentalist” or “Private Practice.” That’s why Tivo was invented, people), it’s had a long and stories history of making lesbian jokes. In the third episode of the very first season, Liz Lemon’s boss Jack Donaghy mistakes her for a lesbian and sets her up on a date with ADA Alex Cabot, I mean, Stephanie March. It was handled with humor and sensitivity, and made for many, many happy nights dreaming about Tina and Stephanie making flower beds out of old railroad ties and, um, other stuff. I have that episode downloaded on my iPhone. I rewatch it almost every single time I fly.
Since then the show has continued to make jokes about Liz Lemon’s lesbian tendencies. Not that she’s an actual lesbian, which she isn’t, but that she kind of looks and/or acts like one. And I’m sure all the joking could raise an eyebrow or two about poking fun at the dowdy lesbian stereotype. But, again, you have to consider the source. This isn’t Rush Limbaugh talking about “lesbian spearchuckers.” This is Tina Fey who thanked her staff’s gay/lesbian partners in her Emmy acceptance speech and supported gay marriage in her Mark Twain Prize acceptance speech and says on her show “just because I think gay dudes should be allowed to adopt kids and we should all have hybrid cars doesn't mean I don’t love America.”
Also, in case you hadn’t noticed, “30 Rock” takes pot shots at everyone. EVERYONE. Republicans, Democrats, Hipsters, Spinsters, Actors, Writers, African Americans, Hillbillies, Feminists, Chauvinists, Slobs, Overachievers, Gays, Lesbians, Transvestites, Straights, Canadians, NBC, Comcast, Doctors, Beeper Salesmen, Handsome People, Ugly People, Cat People and the fact that everyone you’ve ever met who is named Tina is a “real bitch.” Seriously, everyone.
As she said in her GLAAD acceptance speech:
“I want to thank everyone at GLAAD for having such a keen self of humor because jokes are tricky things. And so much of what makes the difference between a joke being offensive and being funny is the context it is in and the intention behind it. I so I want to on behalf of everyone at ‘30 Rock’ thank everyone at GLAAD for recognizing that from Liz Lemon’s bi-curious shoes to Jenna Maroney’s heterosexual transvestite boyfriend to Will Arnett’s ongoing semi-erotic business rivalry with Alec Baldwin, thank you for recognizing that the show has nothing but respect and admiration for the lesbian, gay and transgendered community. And I hope you will stick with us through next week’s episode where Jack Donaghy buys a struggling cable network called Twinks.”
Check out AfterEllen later today for a full run-down of Tina’s GLAAD Media Awards appearance. You get to learn who is on her Fake TV Wife lists. (Hint: I’m spinning with Wonder and approval.)
And with that, a celebration of Lez Lemon’s gayest moments. Remember, you can’t be gay for one person. Unless you’re a lady, and you meet Tina.
Bi-Curious Shoes
An Adorable Little Lesbian
Your Gay Mom
I Love America
Lesbian Mario Brothers
Lesbian Clown Shirts
A Lady Like to Keep Her Blazer On
Let’s Go Lez
Lesbian Yellow Sour Fruit

Kissing Salma Hayek
And with that you know Tina totally gets us. Because when presented with a once-in-a-lifetime shot at making out with Salma Hayek, she took it. High five, girl! Hey, even a Fake TV Wife gets a freebie list.
Friday, January 28, 2011
My Weekend Crush

30 Rock
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Bosom Buddies

The other thing I love so much about Tina and Amy is their friendship, which has remained a constant through “Saturday Night Live” and the Upright Citizens Brigade and movie stardom and motherhood. Female friendship on screen is often celebrated in a sort of condescending lit candles and wine party sort of way. It’s something to be set to sappy musical montages that may or may not include singing together into a hairbrush. But real female friendship is about shared success, support and strength. Just like the endearingly geeky characters they’ve created in Liz and Leslie, Tina and Amy are fantastic examples to women young and old of what it really means to be a strong woman today. You don’t have to take yourself too seriously, but you never take your talent for granted and you always support each other in your ambitions.
A look at the many looks of Tina & Amy:
Oh, Tina and Amy – thank you for coming back to us. Thank you for being friends. If Tina can’t be my Fake TV Wife, too, I’m at the very least glad she is with such a worthy alternate as Amy. Though, ladies, I am not opposed to some sort of “Big Love” resolution to this situation. Think about it. Tina already admitted you two are working the Oprah & Gayle. I can work with that.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Sight gag

In honor of tonight’s two – yes, TWO – live “30 Rock” broadcasts (East and West coast shows), here are a few very choice bloopers reels. I don’t wish flubbed lines on anyone, but if they must be flubbed let them be this funny.
So many sparrows, and by sparrows I mean flubbed lines.
Grey’s Anatomy
Snorting is always, always funny.
Chuck
Was I supposed to laugh at Yvonne StraHOTski dancing? Because mostly there was just drool.
Fringe
Pacey is hilarious. What? I don’t watch Fringe enough to remember his new name.
Smell Like a Muppet
Not a blooper, just adorable.
Hell, I think I’m just going to yell “Blooper reel!” next time I screw up royally. Couldn’t hurt, right?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Tina Fey Thursday

So, naturally, I am excited about tonight’s “30 Rock” premiere. And by excited I mean, “If you call me during 30 Rock, I will cut you.” Too much? Well you’re just lucky I didn’t say “shoot you,” instead. The show continues to be an oasis of witty, urbane, goofy, smart and relevant writing.
With the premiere comes delightful Tina Fey late-night talk show appearances. Earlier this week she was on with her former Weekend Update co-host Jimmy Fallon. And my gal explained those delightful Drunk Tina shots from the Emmys after parties. You know, the ones where she and Amy Poehler were making a Jon Hamm sandwich on the dance floor. Yeah, you know the ones. On Fallon she lovingly referred to it as “The Night of the Drunk Moms.” (International folks can see it here.)
God, what I wouldn’t have given to be a fly on that wall. Amy’s pregnancy rack. Tina’s fake ponytail. Don Draper encouraging alcoholism at every turn. I want to go to there, times infinity. (Also, don’t worry fidelity lovers, that’s Jon’s longtime girlfriend and Jessica Stein herself Jennifer Westfeldt in the bottom right of the last picture. She, apparently, likes to watch.)
You may recall the Tina leaving for the limo paparazzi video as well. A refresher:
Oh, Tina, I love you even more now for clarifying that last bit. It’s so much more amazing knowing she also said, “Why are you filming me? Did I fuck Ray J in a video?” Like I was saying, I love her. I will never not love her. Also, don’t call me at 8:30 p.m. tonight. I’m on an unbreakable, unendingly awesome date.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Remote control


Nikita, tonight, CW

House, Sept. 20, Fox

Chuck, Sept. 20, NBC

Glee, Sept. 21, Fox

Now, really, enough said.
Criminal Minds, Sept. 22, CBS

Modern Family, Sept. 22, ABC

30 Rock, Sept. 23, NBC

CSI, Sept. 23, CBS

Bones, Sept. 23, Fox

Fringe, Sept 23, Fox

I mean, that belt.
Body of Proof, Sept. 24, ABC

Yes, I realize Grey’s Anatomy is missing from this list. (*whispers*) I don’t watch. But I am happy to YouTube the Calzona bits later. And yes, Parks & Recreation is missing, too. But that’s because it doesn’t premiere until midseason. (*single tear*) OK, so, let’s see it. How will you be abusing your DVR – or VCR, if you like to kick it old school – this fall season?
Monday, November 2, 2009
Two great things that go great together

If you’ve ever wanted to watch my head explode, then come on over to my house at 9:30 p.m. on November 12. That is the day, The Day, that Padma no-one-eats-a-burger-sexier-than-me Lakshmi will drop by “30 Rock.” Padma and Tina…together…on my TV. Oh, Damn. Never mind waiting until Nov. 12, that splat you just heard was my head exploding in anticipation.
The thing about this coupling is 1) It makes perfect sense and 2) I totally did not expect it. Liz Lemon loves food and we know she likes to settle in for the night with “a meatball sub with extra bread, bottle of NyQuil, TiVo Top Chef.” Also, NBC owns Bravo, so - duh - cross promotion. Yet, for whatever reason, my brain never anticipated this merger of my dream women before. How can this be? Was my subconscious just protecting me from the impending hyperventilation? At this point, I realize I’ve probably lost 95 percent of you who do not share my obsessive devoted Fey-naticism. But, you'll just have to indulge me because, ZOMG, it's Tina and Padma! Now the only question is what to call this meeting of The Hot? Tidma? Padna? Feyshmi?
Padma will appear as herself in the episode titled “The Problem Solvers,” which also introduces guest star Cheyenne Jackson. See, the gay gals get some eye candy and the gay boys get some eye candy. That’s what I can a really gay win-win.
So far, the promos only show Padma with Jack. I swear, Tina better find a way to get her and her bi-curious shoes in the same frame with Padma or my head will explode, but in the bad way. Wait, is there a good way for your head to explode? Wait, am I rambling? Whatever, the point is: Padma + Tina = RIP Ms. Snarker’s head.
p.s. For those who need to warm up before the big event, check out Padma with Nigella Lawson...in robes...in bed from this week’s “Top Chef.” Granted, they need to either push those two beds together or pick one, but still, hello food porn. I swear, if they simultaneously lick stuff off spoons, my poor brain won't even make it until Nov. 12.
p.p.s. Don't even think my mind hasn't gone here already. Because, whoooo-doggie, it has and it has often.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Gay magic
I will never apologize for my number of Tina Fey posts. Never ever, ever. Also Tina, girl, trust me – if you ever give anything away around me there is no force in this universe that would prevent me from snapping it up immediately. Oh and since the fourth season of “30 Rock” premieres at 9:30 p.m. tonight on NBC, you know where I’ll be if you’re in the giving mood.
p.s. Stop flirting with her, Dave. She’s mine! From what I hear you’ve got enough women, anyway.
p.p.s. If – for some unimaginable reason – you’re not a Tina fan, please scroll down.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Tina Fey Thursday
Not to get all possessive, but Tina Fey is mine. No, seriously. Mine. Sure, I share her with the world. Yes, yes – there is her husband and her daughter and her millions of adoring fans. But in my heart of hearts, she exists in my own private universe. I can’t help but feel somewhat proprietorial about her. That sounds creepy. That is creepy. Sometimes I’m a little creepy.
Regardless, you should all be impressed by my big bigheartedness today in sharing her with you all. These gorgeous shots are from the November issue of Harper’s Bazaar. A new Tina Fey cover story is always a reason to rejoice.
And this photo shoot is just, well – look, pretty!
But just as great as the pictures in any Tina Fey cover story is the story itself. Tina gives great copy. Every time she talks I admire and respect and adore and, yes, lust after her more. This interview is no exception.
On Botox:
“You can point any kind of laser at my face, but I don’t think Botox is for me. I think it is bad. People who have too much, they look like their faces are full of candles — a shiny, shiny face.” Festive, though. “Yes, festive. A holiday candle.”
On yoga/fitness:
“You will still die. I’ll do grave yoga. Someone can come and stretch me in my grave…That is why L.A. is so bad, because they can take your picture from any side. That is why people in L.A. maintain 360-degree fitness. I don’t have that kind of time.”
On her iconic glasses:
“I don’t wear them very much in real life because I need them to see only far away. And I don’t wear them when I am dressed up, because then I would look like Tootsie.”
On her book:
“It’s full of incredibly angry ranting. Actually, it’s recipes, photographs of doors. And then, more recipes.”
Oh my God, I would kill for a Tina Fey book of recipes. Or photographs of doors. Really, I’ll buy anything Tina is selling. Anytime. Anywhere. Any-damn-thing. See what I was saying? Creepy.
p.s. I am somewhat less creepy about my excitement at the return of “30 Rock” in a week. It’s been a long, dry, Tina-less summer. Finally, Tina will be back in my living room every Thursday night where she belongs. OK, maybe I’m still a little creepy.
Monday, September 7, 2009
Day Laborer

Monday, August 17, 2009
I want to go to there

Why, because it’s still almost nine full weeks before I am again reunited with my Fake TV Wife, Tina Fey. Look, I know I’ve been shamelessly ignoring my Tina these last few months. But they do say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. In fact, I attribute the general malaise I’ve felt this summer with everything on TV to the fact that Tina isn’t on it. So to tide me (and you, I can share – just hands off!) over until I can again be reunited with my beloved, how about a walk down Liz Lemon lane? Oh, yes, there will be bi-curious shoes.

Night Cheese Tina vs. Princess Leia Tina

Bi-curious shoes vs. Everybody dance now bra

And then, in case you’d forgotten, there’s this.
October 15 – I want to go to there!