 Fey and Carlock said in separate discussions that another decision to do this episode of "30 Rock" was based on the cast having theater and improvisation experience.Alec Baldwin had previously performed in the East and West live broadcasts of the "Will & Grace" premiere episode, "Alive and Schticking".Prior to the broadcast, the cast rehearsed "Live Show" for three days and had one rehearsal before a live audience the day of broadcast.