Tina Fey

beginning of this section Tina Fey explains her proudest moment as one of the head writers on SNL. Some of the commercials they shot from the film would cost up to $100,000. However, it was a big deal to get your commercial parody made because they were permanent. (page 138-139) Tina Fey described “Choosing commercial parodies and which ones to produce always brought out the worst in everyone.” (page 139) “There was a rule that you never pushed for your own piece, ever” (page 139) or you would get in trouble and frowned upon. Tina Fey mentions working with her best friend Amy Poehler and was less alone at work now. (page 144) She also mentions “Publicity and press junkets are just part of the job.” (page 147) Tina Fey describes being at a famous photo shoot “introducing you to the stylist and shown rack and racks…

Tina Fey Took Women in Comedy to New Heights One Television producer I admire is Tina Fey. Her authenticity, her drive, and her sheer storytelling capability have helped her pave the way and make major breakthroughs for women in comedy, not just in front of the camera, but also in the realm of writing and producing. Her script ideas, improv skills, and unique vision for leadership in the comedy workplace have also influence fellow women performers in the areas of content creation and producing.…

Tina Fey Tina Fey is an actress, comedienne, writer and producer, probably known best for Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. Her well-rounded comedy style appeals to many people. Fey’s special style is one of the things that makes her considered to be one of the greatest comedians of all time. She was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania and started comedy with an improv group called The Second City in Chicago. She went on to become a writer and performer on Saturday Night…

Tina Fey “There are no mistakes, only opportunities.” (Goodreads). Tina Fey grew up watching the TV shows Saturday Night Live and Second City Television. Fey’s role model was Catherine O’Hara. By the time Tina Fey was in middle school she knew she was interested in comedy. In the legacy unit people and groups made a big impact, everyone leaves a legacy, whether a bad one or a good one. Tina Fey has left a legacy of being a role model for women, she has inspired many women to do great things.…

This sketch was one of the many moments Saturday Night Live as particularly feminist. Fey and Poehler, along with writer and performer Seth Meyers pointed out the fact that the way American politics was sexist; they were not going to remain quiet about, instead they pointed it out through a parody and got people thinking about the qualifications of the candidates rather than their sex. Another humorous feminist moment during the 2008 election was when Fey guest starred during a Weekend Update…

When people talk about women’s right’s people might mention Mia Hamm, Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul. What about in TV shows? People might mention Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg. What about Tina Fey? People really do not think of her that often as a hero in women’s rights. She is not that first name people come up with. Tina Fey's book Bossypants is about her journey about how she got the way she is today. Bossypants shows Tina Fey's successes and failures in her life and gives…

On Sepetember 27, 2008, Saturday Night Live (SNL) performed a cold open sketch of Katie Couric interviewing Sarah Palin during the presidential election of 2008. Tina Fey impersonates Sarah Palin, while Katie Couric is portrayed by Amy Poehler. The two comedians mock an actual interview done by the potential vice president and journalist that was performed a few weeks prior. The 7 minute cold open, which is longer than most of their sketches, contains a plethora of communication methods to…

Adolf was a real person who caused real damage to many people lives and families for generations to come. Regina George on the other hand is not a real person. Regina George is the main antagonist in the hit comedy movie Mean Girls directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey. Regina is seen as the main school bully belittling all the students around her in one way or another. Regina is a typical blond haired blue eyed beauty queen with a nice physique, popularity and money. Regina is…

Analysis of the Movie “Mean Girls” using Compliance Gaining Strategies and Nonverbal/Verbal theories In the movie ”Mean Girls”, many different communication behaviors appear in the movie whether it may be verbally or nonverbally this film portrays many of the interpersonal communications behaviors. This film is a satirical and comical movie portraying a high school with the typical “mean girls” clique and the other cliques for example the jocks, the nerds, the prep and more created in high…

In the movie called, “The Mean Girls” there is a character named Cady Heron. Cady Heron just moved to the United States from Africa. She has been homeschool her whole life and she was starting a new high school. In high school, Ms. Heron has to deal with teenage life that run socially by a group of artificial girls called, “The Plastics.” As the story goes on, Cady Heron winds up becoming the plastic’s queen of sorts and is dethroned by the old queen, when all of the students find out what these…