NBC signs on 30 Rock and The Office for another year

Despite low ratings, NBC hasn't closed the door on its critic-friendly sitcom 30 Rock...yet. The network signed Tina Fey's award-winning show for another season, giving it time to grow and garner more viewers. So, for all those fearing a Fox-esque ax (try saying that four times fast) in the vein of the Arrested Development, Firefly and Andy Richter Controls the Universe, fret not: the show will go on.

NBC has been known to be patient with sitcoms like Seinfeld and The Office so that they could continue to wow critics and claim a wider audience. And speaking of The Office, it too won yet another season. The show is currently in its fifth year.

Many shows, including My Name is Earl, Lipstick Jungle and even Heroes, are still waiting for renewals, although Heroes appears to be safe, according to Angela Bromstad, president of prime-time entertainment for NBC. Because of Jay Leno being moved up to prime time, five days a week, the network will most likely cut more shows than normally.

Related links:
TV Detail: 30 Rock Review: "Senor Macho Solo" (Episode 307) and "Flu Shot" (Episode 308)
Ctrl-V: The 30 Best Moments from 30 Rock so far
TV Detail: The Best Outtakes from The Office

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