Tracy Morgan and Tina Fey Reunite for NBC’s Next Comedy Gold

Hollywood’s latest power play feels like the entertainment equivalent of getting the Avengers back together – minus the spandex, plus a whole lot more laughs. Tracy Morgan, the comedic force who once had us crying with laughter on ’30 Rock,’ is making his way back to NBC. And darlings, he’s not coming alone.

In what might be 2025’s most delicious casting coup, Morgan’s bringing along the creative dream team that turned Thursday nights into must-see TV nirvana. We’re talking about none other than comedy queen Tina Fey herself, whose razor-sharp wit helped ’30 Rock’ rack up more Emmy nominations than a Real Housewife has designer handbags.

The new single-camera sitcom (because honey, multi-cam is so 2010) sees Morgan stepping into the shoes of a fallen football star trying to rebuild his reputation. It’s the kind of meaty role that could rival his iconic Tracy Jordan character – you know, the one who gave us such pearls of wisdom as planning to “get everybody pregnant.”

Let’s dish about the creative powerhouse behind this venture. Robert Carlock and Sam Means are bringing their writing magic, while Eric Gurian and David Miner are producing. If those names don’t ring a bell, sweetie, they should – they’re basically the Meryl Streeps of television production, having crafted seven seasons of ’30 Rock’ that served up more jokes per minute than a caffeinated stand-up on opening night.

Speaking of numbers (and who doesn’t love a good stat?), ’30 Rock’ averaged 7.44 jokes per minute. That’s not just impressive – it’s mathematical proof that lightning can strike repeatedly in the same writers’ room. As Tina Fey spilled to CinemaBlend, the show worked because it captured “all different kinds of American humor.” Darling, that’s like saying Beyoncé is “pretty good” at performing.

The project’s being helmed by Rhys Thomas, whose directing credits read like a “Best of TV” list – ‘SNL,’ ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,’ and now this gem-in-making. While NBC’s keeping additional casting under wraps (typical network teasing), the creative pedigree alone has industry insiders buzzing louder than a TikTok trend.

Universal Television’s backing this baby, with Little Stranger, Bevel Gears, and 3 Arts producing. For those keeping score at home, that’s essentially the same recipe that cooked up 103 Emmy nominations and enough awards to fill a small museum.

For the devoted fans who’ve been sustaining themselves on ’30 Rock’ reruns and working “I want to go to there” into casual conversation, this news is better than finding out your favorite discontinued lipstick is making a comeback. The ingredients are all there – now we wait to see if this comedy soufflé rises to the occasion.

And darling? In the current landscape of endless reboots and tired retreads, this fresh take feels like finding vintage Chanel at a thrift store price – absolutely priceless.