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Tina Fey Casts Jon Hamm as Hilarious '30 Rock' Doctor

4/8/2025

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Tina Fey revealed her decision to cast Jon Hamm as the bumbling Dr. Drew Baird in “30 Rock” during a candid chat with Interview Magazine. Consulting SNL creator Lorne Michaels about Hamm's comedic chops, she set the stage for a hilarious character arc that left audiences laughing at his charming incompetence.

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Tina Fey revealed her decision to cast Jon Hamm as the bumbling Dr. Drew Baird in “30 Rock” during a candid chat with Interview Magazine. Consulting SNL creator Lorne Michaels about Hamm's comedic chops, she set the stage for a hilarious character arc that left audiences laughing at his charming incompetence.