Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin coming back for ’30 Rock’ special

It’s 2006 all over again. Or at least, it’s going to feel like it on July 16, when NBC reunites the OG cast of 30 Rock—in character—for an hour-long special to announce all of its fall programming. If you followed the meta TV series, which ran for seven seasons on the Peacock and earned 16 Emmys, then you already know that it’s basically the most 30 Rock way that 30 Rock could possibly return.NBC confirmed the news in a press release on June 16, revealing that Liz Lemon (Tina Fey), Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin), Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan), Jenna Maroney (Jane Krakowski), Kenneth Parcell (Jack McBrayer) and more are returning for a commercial-free upfront presentation that showcases the synergy behind that Peacock logo. It’s a creative way for the network to unveil its programming now that their typical upfront for advertisers, which usually takes place each May in New York alongside the other major American network presentations, was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

When life gives you Liz Lemon, make #OneMore30Rock! ? pic.twitter.com/KaikNLK3KA

— NBC Entertainment (@nbc) June 16, 2020

“Historically, this event is about the future of programming; this year, it’s about the future of our industry—a future where we can meet audiences wherever they are, with the stories that move them. As the old saying goes... when life hands you Lemon, have her host the Upfront!” said NBC Universal’s boss of advertising and partnerships, Linda Yaccarino in the release.“We’re all happy to have this excuse to (remotely) work together again for NBC,” creators Tina Fey and Robert Carlock added. “To quote Kenneth the Page, there are only two things we love in this world, television and everyone.”[video_embed id='1978532']RELATED: Find out how Warner Bros. is going virtual for their next big fan experience [/video_embed]Throughout the special, fans can also expect guest appearances from other NBC Universal talent on networks like USA, Telemundo, Syfy, E! and Bravo. So in other words, no one should be surprised if say, the Kardashians or a Real Housewife gets into a spat with Jack Donaghy and Liz has to smooth it all out. Probably with pizza.

Me, celebrating tonight at the news of #OneMore30Rock @30RockThank you guys. We all really, really needed this. pic.twitter.com/IsExwpXpey

— Kelly N. Hodges (@KellyHodgey) June 16, 2020

This isn’t the first time in recent weeks that NBC is giving people the programming they deserve. At the end of April, the network broke out the waffles and celebrated Galentine’s Day (10 months) early by reuniting the cast of Parks and Recreation for a feel-good special to give viewers hope during the coronavirus pandemic.At this point, given NBC’s history with reuniting everyone’s favourite shows during their time of need, fans should probably reignite those campaigns for The Office, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and maybe even Blossom, too.[video_embed id='1977548']BEFORE YOU GO: Friends reunited after isolation perform impressive dance routine [/video_embed]