Production
This episode was performed live on stage at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. The performance, which was titled 30 Rock — On Strike!, was to display support for the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, which began on November 5, 2007. The performance took place on November 19, 2007. All the main cast members of the series were in attendance, although due to other commitments, guest star Edie Falco was unable to appear in her role as Celeste "C.C." Cunningham. In her place was the Saturday Night Live head writer, Paula Pell. As guest star James Carville was also unable to attend, an unnamed 30 Rock writer filled in for him. Other 30 Rock writers, including Donald Glover, also played the smaller, "bit" parts. During the "commercial breaks", cast member Jack McBrayer and recurring cast member John Lutz improvised fake comedic advertisements for various products. Sheinhardt Wig Company t-shirts, which were signed by the cast of 30 Rock, were also raffled off during the performance.
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