Today's spookymendation: "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah" by Tracy Jordan

Spooky! Scary! I still think this is the funniest thing ever on "30 Rock". When this clip first showed up, I must've replayed it a dozen times.

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Tonight's episode of "30 Rock": "The Fabian Strategy"

Jack meddles in Liz s burgeoning relationship with Carol; Tracy has trouble dealing with Kenneth's termination as a page; Jenna becomes the show's newest producer.

Discuss.

"We're sending our love down the well": 8 charity song parodies

The new Haiti-benefiting version of "We Are the World" and its accompanying video premiered several days ago and, as you can imagine, it's pretty freakin' terrible. AutoTune? Really? Good intentions aside, the original song is pure fromage and this update doesn't make it any better. Perusing the list of participants made me feel old. Who are these people? Justin Bieber? Trey Songz? Barbara Streisand?

The 1985 original gave the nation a collective warm fuzzy, but now it's kind of hard to take these songs seriously, due in large part because of all of the benefit song parodies that sprang up in the wake of "Don't They Know It's Christmas" and "We Are the World". Here are some of the best:



Pulp: "Bad Cover Version" - Perhaps my favorite skewering of the charity song paradigm, Britpop legends Pulp decided to pay tribute to themselves by bringing in a who's who of rock and pop luminaries (via look- and sound-alikes) for the hilarious video of their excellent 2002 single. They totally nail the "hey, we're having fun in the studio!" wankery that's usually shown in their more serious counterparts. And I never tire of a good Tom Jones impersonation.



"The Simpsons": "We're Sending Our Love Down a Well" - Bart's "there's a boy trapped in a well" prank goes awry when he actually gets stuck in one and Springfield's celebs (and Sting!) are there to "raise awareness". Pointing out the absurd futility of benefit songs? The Simpsons did it.



"30 Rock": "Kidney Now!" - In an effort to find a matching kidney donor for his newly discovered biological father, Jack Donaghy arranges a surprisingly hip group of musicians (including Declan McManus, international art thief) for "Kidney Now!". For pure lyrical content, this song tops the list. And Sheryl Crow got paid!



"Weird Al" Yankovic: "Don't Download This Song" - In 2006 cultural/food commentator "Weird Al" Yankovic shed a light on the guilt tripping and shortsightedness of the music industry ("Don't download this song or you'll burn in hell before too long") while simultaneously exposing the ridiculousness of a group of multimillionaires making an empty gesture for charity. And, as with most of his satirical songs, he was right on point.



Comedy Death-Ray Xmas Nativity Choir: "Do They Know It's Christmas?" - Last year the geniuses behind Comedy Death-Ray assembled a who's who of left coast comedians to record a riff on "Don't They Know It's Christmas" to benefit, well, Comedy Death-Ray. This song's got one of the best lines to go balls out and oversing (ironically, of course) and Chris Hardwick totally nails Bono's original "tonight thank God it's them instead of yoooooou".

Upright Citizens Brigade- Little Donny Part Three - watch more funny videos

"Upright Citizens Brigade": "Little Donny Aid"
There's an unfortunate epidemic amongst our youth: little boys unaware of their freakishly enormous penises. Thankfully, the Upright Citizens Brigade created an episode-long sketch to bring this problem to our attention.



Tonto, Tarzan, and Frankenstein: "We Are World" - "There choice we make/Saving own lives/To make bright day, you, me."



Coldplay: "Zombaid" - Though we never actually see the benefit song performed, Chris Martin and John Buckland of Coldplay very briefly appear in the superb zom-rom-com Shaun of the Dead to promote their cause. I'm glad that after the zombie apocalypse - and mark my words: there will be a zombie apocalypse - there will still be an outlet for celebs to show their generosity. And I still want one of these t-shirts.

Samhain wrap-up

Candy, Ghost Busters, zombies, a cheetah, Thomas the Tank Engine, "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown", pizza, pumpkin beer, a kitty, the World Series, Night of the Living Dead, brownies, Paranormal Activity, and some comfort episodes of "30 Rock".

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Tonight's season finale of "30 Rock": "Kidney Now!"

As Jack begins to build a relationship with his biological father, Milton’s health hangs in the balance. Despite Liz’s relationship track record, she draws public attention as a relationship expert after a talk show appearance. Meanwhile, Tracy’s high school invites him to speak at graduation and Kenneth must help him overcome embarrassing memories from his high school experience.

Discuss.

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Tonight's new episode of "30 Rock": "Apollo, Apollo"

With Jack's 50th birthday looming, he sets out to achieve his childhood dreams.

Discuss.

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Tonight's new episode of "30 Rock": "The Bubble"

Liz learns that Drew's charm has led to him getting a lot of special treatment. Jack attempts to renegotiate Tracy's contract and Jenna gets a new hairstyle to try to capture the public's attention.

Discuss.

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Tonight's new episode of "30 Rock": "The Funcooker"

Liz has to leave Jack and the rest of the TGS cast and crew unmanaged when she has to do jury duty.

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Tonight's new episode of "30 Rock": "Goodbye, My Friend"

Liz tries to adopt the baby of a pregnant teen. Jenna tries to alert the TGS crew that it is her birthday so the crew decide to throw a party for both Jenna and Tracy. Frank goes on a "guy's night out" with Jack and tells Jack about his daddy issues.

Discuss.

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Tonight's new episode of "30 Rock": "Larry King"

Jack considers taking the next step in his relationship with Elisa. Tracy causes mayhem across New York City after an appearance on Larry King Live. Liz sends Kenneth out to Queens, New York to find her lost cell phone.

Discuss.

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Tonight's new episode of "30 Rock": "St. Valentine's Day"

Not realizing it's going to be the ultimate lovers holiday, Liz insists her and Drew have their first official date on Valentine's Day; while Jack prepares himself for an unconventional Valentine's Day spent at church with girlfriend Elisa. Tracy tries to help Kenneth win the affections of a new staffer.

Discuss.

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Tonight's new episode of "30 Rock": "Generalissimo"

Liz meets her newly single, handsome neighbor, Dr. Drew Baird, after receiving his mail by mistake. Elisa's grandmother disapproves of her granddaughter's relationship with Jack due to his striking resemblance to a telenovela villain. Tracy goes partying with the new TGS interns, but he refuses to admit that he cannot keep up with them.

Discuss.

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Tonight's new episode of "30 Rock": "Retreat to Move Forward"

Liz accompanies Jack to his corporate retreat. Meanwhile, Frank helps Jenna prepare for her role as Janis Joplin. Kenneth helps Tracy through a diabetes scare.

Discuss.

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Tonight's new episode of "30 Rock": "Flu Shot"

Liz campaigns for her staff's right to get flu shots from Dr. Spaceman, but Jack will not allow it. Since Elisa is working seven days a week, Jack tries to think of creative ways for spending time with her.

Discuss.

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Tonight's new episode of "30 Rock": "Senor Macho Solo"

Jenna is concerned when Liz becomes attracted to a new man. Jack tries to help Tracy and Angie Jordan organize a "post-nup" agreement and Jenna auditions for a Janis Joplin biographical film. Jack finds a new love in the form of Elisa, his mother's nurse.

Discuss.

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Tonight's new episode of "30 Rock": "Christmas Special"

The Christmas spirit takes over as Liz attempts to fulfill children's wishes.

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Tonight's new episode of "30 Rock": "Reunion"

Liz goes to her school reunion, but has to take Jack due to bad weather. Don Geiss finally wakes up from his coma and shocks Jack with his announcement of who the new CEO of GE actually is.

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"Are you now or have you ever been involved in douchebaggery? Remember, sir, that you are under oath."

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Tonight's new episode of "30 Rock": "Gavin Volure"

Liz meets one of Jack's friends, the eccentric businessman Gavin Volure, who becomes enamored with her. Also, Kenneth invests his money in Gavin's business. Meanwhile, Tracy fears that his children, Tracy Jr. and George Foreman Jordan, are trying to kill him.

Discuss.

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Tonight's new episode of "30 Rock": "The One with the Cast of Night Court"

Liz's former roommate from Chicago, Claire Harper, comes to visit her and Jenna. She develops a stalker-like obsession with Jack. Kenneth is unhappy with the new page uniforms so Tracy decides to cheer him up with the help of Night Court cast members Harry Anderson, Markie Post and Charlie Robinson.

Discuss.