NYTVF: NBC Comedy Short Cuts

Published: September 8, 2007, 7:01 am

Tags: 30 rock, 30rock, diversity, imdb, jack mcbrayer, judah friedlander, katrina bowden, katrinabowden, keith powell, lonny ross, nbc diversity promo, scott adsit, short films, tracy morgan, tracymorgan

Filed under: OpEd, Celebrities, NYTVF, 30 RockWhile Joel was covering the New Amsterdam premiere at the New York Television Festival on Thursday night, I decided to check out NBC's Comedy Short Cuts showcase. According to a press release, seven cast members (including Tracy Morgan) from 30 Rock were scheduled to appear at the event. It was also noted on the press release that "All Talent Subject to Change."And change it did. Tracy was a no show, as were Judah Friedlander, Scott Adsit, and Jack McBrayer. But Lonny Ross, Katrina Bowden, and Keith Powell were present and seemed happy to pose for a TV Squad photo. So now they're my favorites.The "30 Rockers" were on hand not only to create a photo-op for NBC and the NYTVF, but to introduce eight independent short comedy films made by culturally diverse production teams and casts. NBC Universal produces this showcase in order to uncover diverse talent suitable for future development deals.Continue reading NYTVF: NBC Comedy Short

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