TODAY   |  January 31, 2013

Jane Krakowski: End of ‘30 Rock’ is ‘tearful goodbye’

After seven seasons, tonight will be the last episode of the Emmy-winning sitcom, “30 Rock.” Jane Krakowski, who plays self-absorbed TV star Jenna Maroney, talks about the finale, saying the whole cast will be watching it together tonight.

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>> the series finale is tonight and self-absorbed tv star jenna maroney played by jane krakowski is already looking to the future.

>> all television is beneath me. i will only play cinema.

>> no one cares, jenna.

>> i will get dog sedatives that will help me relax when i fly.

>> jane krakowski , good morning.

>> we will talk about your big scene with dr. oz and jason in a moment. seven seasons, what was it like filming for the last time. was it like high school , keep in touch and sign my yearbook?

>> we knew at the start of the season we would only make 13 and this is the end and it didn't settle in to reality until the 13th episode and there were so many tears. i became known as the john boehner of " 30 rock ," i could not stop crying.

>> for seven years as an actress, you had regular job and get up and go to basically the same place. how has it been since you stopped filming? what's the new normal.

>> the new normal is wonderful because i have a 21-month-old son, bennett at home and i got to spend a lot more time with him and its wonderful. it is an adjustment and awesome to go to the s.a.g. awards and see the caste and have a red carpet reunion with them. i'm hoping my new job will be outsi outside.

>> we will be taking applications for that.

>> speaking of that, have you and any of your castmates spoken about doing something again? getting back together?

>> you mean like a " 30 rock " movie?

>> a sequel.

>> i think it's certainly like tonight for the season series, i hate saying those two words, series finale , we will all get together and watch it together. as you know, you made a guest starring appearance on our series finale .

>> i was saying like your character, jenna, let's make it about me. how has it been?

>> we have made so many numerous appearance appearances within the show and it has been a joyous seven seasons with all of you here.

>> you have been very diplomatic, do you think of all the anchors from the "today" show, do you think my performance might be the best?

>> i don't know. i have had a few magical moments with matt, i have to say.

>> speaking of magical moments, you had an open mouth kiss with dr. oz and jason. did you get tongue there?

>> i think i might be pregnant.

>> we will find out.

>> we don't know who the father is.

>> there's two possibilities. we will see the season finale tonight, jane krakowski , great to see you.

>> thank you so much. a pleasure.

>> come back and see us any time with a restraining order.

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