| "Subway Hero" | |
|---|---|
| 30 Rock episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 12 |
| Directed by | Don Scardino |
| Written by | Jack Burditt Robert Carlock |
| Production code | 211[1] |
| Original air date | April 17, 2008 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Subway Hero" is the 12th episode of the second season of 30 Rock and 33rd episode of the series. It was written by Jack Burditt, one of the series' co-executive producers, and executive producer Robert Carlock.[3] It was directed by Don Scardino.[3] It aired on April 17, 2008 on the NBC network in the United States.[4] Its guest stars include Michael Bloomberg, Tim Conway and Dean Winters. The Lord Stanley Cup is also jokingly listed as a guest star.[3] Dennis Duffy's actions in the episode were modeled after real New York City Subway hero Wesley Autrey.
The episode revolves around Liz's former boyfriend, Dennis Duffy (Dean Winters), becoming a local celebrity when he saves somebody's life at a subway station. Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) is looking for a celebrity to be the face of the Republican Party and Kenneth Parcell (Jack McBrayer) meets one of his idols, Bucky Bright (Tim Conway).[3]