Alec Baldwin Leaving 30 Rock in 2012
By Krystal Clark
There must be something in the water over at NBC because their Thursday night line-up is royally screwed. First, Steve Carell confirmed reports that he would be leaving “The Office” after the seventh season, and now Alec Baldwin’s on his way out too. There have always been rumblings that the actor would leave “30 Rock” sooner than later and according to an interview he did with CNN it’s happening sooner.
Baldwin stated, “As much as I like acting, I know that I would love to have a different life,” he told CNN. “A private life.” He plans on leaving “30 Rock” after his contract expires in 2012. The actor has been planing to leave the show since 2009 so the writers have had more than enough time to come up with a logical yet entertaining way to get rid of his character (not that they’d want to).
Isn’t it convenient that his contract is up in 2012? Isn’t that the year where all bad things are supposed to happen? After his departure it would be in the best interested of the show to throw in the towel and the same goes for “The Office.” It’s hard to watch the negative effects on a series after a key player leaves. I’ll never forget what happened to “Spin City” after Michael J. Fox left!
Do you think “30 Rock” should end after Baldwin’s exit?
Source: Paste Magazine
Friday, July 9, 2010 12:00PM
I think the show should end when he leaves because it will inevitably jump the shark (evidence: spin city, the oc). 6 years is a good run for a television show. the wire did what it did in 5 seasons. i think tina fey is smart enough to know that. same goes for the office. that show should have called it quits years ago. Besides, Parks and Rec just gets better and better and think community will step it up over the next few years. the writing is pretty strong and the cast seems to be gelling. i'm giving it another year before i decide on that. but, the marriage ref has got to go. c'mon nbc. you're slightly better than that.
Sunday, July 11, 2010 10:35AM
The show was never based on Alec's Character, it's about Tina Fey!!! I think it should keep going, but they will need to find a strong replacement.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 8:54AM
the dynamic between liz and jack is what keeps me watching, i don’t think i could handle any more increase in jenna and tracy screen time. the balance of screen time between all the characters was most perfect in the 2nd season. i was even disappointed when josh left! i can’t imagine a replacement for jack’s character. i would be sad but it would have to end after alec baldwin leaves, i think!