A complicated back-story could lead to a Taxi Driver remake—starring Robert De Niro. The ACE awards happened. Barbara Walters won't torture us anymore before the Oscars. Today's Trade Roundup is dedicated to former president Martin Van Buren.

Like everything else on television this week, last night's 30 Rock revolved around Valentine's Day. And while Liz opted for oral surgery as a date night avoidance and Jenna lamented her stalker's newfound disinterest, Jack trolled for dates on CNBC.

When 30 Rock premiered its fourth season last October, some wondered if the show had lost its edge. As the weeks go by, though, it just keeps getting better. Tonight, it outdid itself. Inside, Liz Lemon's sleep-eating tour de force.

30 Rock producer and Boston native, when asked if he thinks Julianne Moore's Boston accent on the show is realistic, to New York's Vulture.

Today at Gawker.TV, everyone swoons over Justin Theroux on Parks & Rec, Stephen Colbert claims the Taliban's channeling Mad Men, 30 Rock makes veiled suggestions for NBC, The Office's clip show let-down, and Archer is brilliance in sexed-up cartoon form.

In the midst of 30 Rock's non-stop bashing of Boston, the crew revolted against Liz Lemon and NBC management's decision-making (ha!). So Liz, genius that she is, thinks of a solution that Jeff Zucker wishes he thought of first.

So James Franco made his much anticipated cameo on 30 Rock last night. And not only was it weird as all hell, it may have harkened back to James Franco's dark, gossip-ridden past.

Well, now that NBC has traveled a few months back in time and given Leno the "Tonight Show" back, they've wasted no time in filling his crucial 10 pm spot: Look forward to Jerry Seinfeld, "Law & Order," and "Parenthood."

Last night How I Met Your Mother showed Neil Patrick Harris' character Barney extol his love of clothes in a song and dance number after hanging out with Tim Gunn. Wait isn't Barney supposed to be straight? Well, kinda...

"The Top of the Rock observation deck gives visitors a 360-degree, panoramic view of New York City, and is located in what famous skyscraper?" When 300 randomly selected NYC residents were asked that question, 34 percent said they didn't know. Another 41 percent responded that it's on top of the Empire State Building. [NYT/City Room]

Before our excitement about next year's Fey/Carell vehicle 'Date Night' even had time to incubate, we're hit with news that the NBC comedy darlings might co-star in another romcom. "30 Rock" + "The Office" = Yes, please.

[With the help of a hand truck, 30 Rock's Jane Krakowski robbed a Manhattan store blind yesterday afternoon. Image via Bauer-Griffin]

Heartbreaking Facts About TV Characters of the Day: Grizz Chapman needs a kidney transplant. Dr. Oz welcomed his guest with open arms— yet managed to to call him "a big strong moose" and put a damper on our afternoons.

When not waging the war on Christmas, 30 Rock took some time to throw a few light punches at its network, their social networking site, and Facebook in general. It's a superpoke to the eye.

On tonight's 30 Rock, Jack and Liz attempted to give each other zero-dollar presents. How did they do? Watch the clip to find out, but it did involve a bomb threat. Also: Julianne Moore sounding suspiciously like Little Edie Beale.

30 Rock's Jack Donaghy embodies every appalling aspect of American corporatism: racism, classism, and — most overtly — sexism. Yet we love him anyway, no doubt thanks to Alec Baldwin (whose charismatic performance makes Jack most misogynistic moments memorable).

What better way to get back at the network that had no faith in you than by making fun of it on its own airwaves. Last night, Tina finally got her revenge.

Missed any of NBC's Thursday night lineup? We've got you covered! After the jump, watch the best moments from tonight's episodes of Community, Parks and Recreation, The Office and 30 Rock.

The jokes at NBC's expense weren't very insidery this week, but as usual 30 Rock spent half the episode dissing their home network. Here's what happens when you make Tina & Co. play along with your dumb corporate green initiative.

Like an Italian sex party, Manhattan real estate has no rules. Last night on 30 Rock, Liz threw dignity out the window in order to kick her roommate out of his apartment when the building went condo.