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This is what I like to hear… “30 Rock” will air a live episode on October 14, according to NBC. “Tina Fey is up for it, coming from Saturday Night Live,” NBC President of Primetime Entertainment, Angela Bromsted, said at the Television Critics Association today.

Bromstead commented, “We’re doing as much as we can to garner attention for this show so it can stay true to them creatively. I think it’s a great idea.”

A live 30 Rock is definitely a ratings gimmick, but sounds like comic gold waiting to happen.

We reported earlier that production on “Parenthood” had been delayed because actress Maura Tierney was undergoing a “medical evaluation.” Apparently, the way NBC worded this caused rumors and speculation to fly, so Maura Tierney is setting the record straight with a health update statement.

Maura Tierney writes, “In an effort to guard my privacy, it seems that the wording of NBC’s press release has unfortunately caused some confusion and undue alarm about my health. I have discovered a tumor in my breast which requires surgery. I will not know either my exact diagnosis or course of treatment until that surgery is performed. My doctors have all assured me this is a very treatable condition. I’m very optimistic as to the outcome and want to thank everyone who has sent positive thoughts and support. I look forward to going back to work soon.”

Here’s hoping the very best for Maura Tierney!

We reported earlier that production on “Parenthood” had been delayed because actress Maura Tierney was undergoing a “medical evaluation.” Apparently, the way NBC worded this caused rumors and speculation to fly, so Maura Tierney is setting the record straight with a health update statement.

Maura Tierney writes, “In an effort to guard my privacy, it seems that the wording of NBC’s press release has unfortunately caused some confusion and undue alarm about my health. I have discovered a tumor in my breast which requires surgery. I will not know either my exact diagnosis or course of treatment until that surgery is performed. My doctors have all assured me this is a very treatable condition. I’m very optimistic as to the outcome and want to thank everyone who has sent positive thoughts and support. I look forward to going back to work soon.”

Here’s hoping the very best for Maura Tierney!

The new NBC drama “Parenthood” has been pushed to midseason due to star Maura Tierney’s unspecified illness. Here’s hoping all is well with Tierney, who is currently undergoing a medical evaluation.

NBC announced that production on Parenthood has been postponed eight weeks, “due to medical evaluation that (Tierney) is undergoing. We are unable to release further details and ask that you respect her privacy at this time.”

Parenthood, based on the 1989 film, had been scheduled to begin filming in late July – now it will begin in late September.

Parenthood, starring Peter Krause, Tierney, Erika Christensen and Dax Shepard as siblings in various stages of family relationships, had been slated for a September 23 premiere. Check out the sneak peek video for what looks to be a very good dramatic series.

Parenthood will now begin mid-season on NBC.

Liz Lemon is on fire, baby! NBC’s 30 Rock landed a deal to come to Comedy Central and WGN channels in a Monday through Friday block beginning in fall 2011.

The total deal amounts to $800,000 per episode, between the separate deals with Viacom-owned Comedy Central and Tribune-owned WGN.

30 Rock begins its fourth season on NBC this fall, and is expected to have more than 100 episodes by the time it starts its run on Comedy Central and WGN.

Liz Lemon is on fire, baby! NBC’s 30 Rock landed a deal to come to Comedy Central and WGN channels in a Monday through Friday block beginning in fall 2011.

The total deal amounts to $800,000 per episode, between the separate deals with Viacom-owned Comedy Central and Tribune-owned WGN.

30 Rock begins its fourth season on NBC this fall, and is expected to have more than 100 episodes by the time it starts its run on Comedy Central and WGN.

Liz Lemon is on fire, baby! NBC’s 30 Rock landed a deal to come to Comedy Central and WGN channels in a Monday through Friday block beginning in fall 2011.

The total deal amounts to $800,000 per episode, between the separate deals with Viacom-owned Comedy Central and Tribune-owned WGN.

30 Rock begins its fourth season on NBC this fall, and is expected to have more than 100 episodes by the time it starts its run on Comedy Central and WGN.

Liz Lemon is on fire, baby! NBC’s 30 Rock landed a deal to come to Comedy Central and WGN channels in a Monday through Friday block beginning in fall 2011.

The total deal amounts to $800,000 per episode, between the separate deals with Viacom-owned Comedy Central and Tribune-owned WGN.

30 Rock begins its fourth season on NBC this fall, and is expected to have more than 100 episodes by the time it starts its run on Comedy Central and WGN.

Christian Slater is planning to return to TV in ABC’s “The Forgotten” – he was last seen on the failed “My Own Worst Enemy” on NBC.

“Forgotten” comes from producer Jerry Bruckheimer, and, if Christian Slater’s negotiations go through, will star Slater as a former cop whose 11-year-old daughter was kidnapped. ->

What the what? We have to wait until October for the season premiere of 30 Rock? NBC has announced the 2009-2010 fall schedule and here’s the rundown:

Sunday, September 13
7:00-8:15 pm – Football Night in America
8:15-11:00 pm – NBC Sunday Night Football

Monday, September 14
10-11 pm – The Jay Leno Show (series premiere)

Tuesday, September 15
8-10 pm – The Biggest Loser
10-11 pm – The Jay Leno Show

Thursday, September 17
8-8:30 pm – Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday
8:30-9 pm – Parks and Recreation
9-9:30 pm – The Office
9:30-10 pm – Community (series premiere, then moves to Thursdays 8:00 pm on October 8; 30 Rock returns October 15, 9:30-10 pm)
10-11 pm – The Jay Leno Show

Monday, September 21
8-10 pm – Heroes (two hour premiere; Trauma premieres 9-10 pm Monday, September 28)
10-11 pm – The Jay Leno Show

Wednesday, September 23
8-9 pm – Parenthood
9-10 pm – Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
10-11 pm – The Jay Leno Show

Friday, September 25
8-9 pm – Law & Order
9-10 pm – Southland
10-11 pm – The Jay Leno Show

Saturday, September 26
8-9 pm – Dateline NBC
9-10 pm – Trauma
10-11 pm – Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
11:30 pm – 1:00 a.m. – Saturday Night Live