Yes, the whole cast appeared — under the guise of being recruited to do a reboot of the show within the show. But the content basically felt like the kind of promotional video that actors would be enlisted to shoot for an upfront sales presentation for advertisers, which is precisely what this was, just on a national platform.It was occasionally funny — especially the outtakes at the end, for those who stuck around — sporadically clever and more than anything, really strange.Original network content is more scarce these days, so some viewers might be grateful just to see stars of a once-beloved show reunited. Still, a lot of those who have never sat through a network sales pitch at Rockefeller Center might have felt a trifle mystified by the relentless shilling, and the awkward transitions from the fresh material shot to the extended promotional packages.That advertising pushed all things owned by Comcast, including its various cable and broadcast networks and Universal theme parks. All told, it was a far cry from the earlier "Parks and Recreation" special that NBC aired earlier in the pandemic, which raised money for a charitable cause.The ostensible plot involved former page Kenneth (Jack McBrayer), now the head of the network, floating the prospect of a "TGS" revival. McBrayer played himself and his assistant in a dual role — among the clever visual flourishes, including the use of green screens to augment the wackiness around Tracy Morgan's character.The set-up created an excuse for the customary flurry of Zoom calls, involving Liz (Tina Fey), Jack (Alec Baldwin) and Jenna (Jane Krakowski) along with the rest of the gang.There were also cameos by a variety of NBC/Comcast stars, including Khloe Kardashian, Dwayne Johnson, Jimmy Fallon, Mandy Moore, Gwen Stefani and Al Roker.Notably, not all NBC affiliates were on board with the decision, with VRead More – Source

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