The Obscure Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and 30 Rock Crossovers You Might Have Missed

Tina Fey's worlds collided once again

By Chris Harnick Apr 18, 2016 1:57 PMTags
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Like any Tina Fey project, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season two was packed to the brim with quick jokes, including some very obscure references and connections to the 30 Rock universe.

In the fourth episode of Kimmy Schmidt season two, "Kimmy Gives Up!," Jacqueline White (Jane Krakowski) puts her son on medication, effectively zapping his energy and turning him into a zombie, much to her delight. Except all the changes once she tries the meds. That's neither here nor there. While discussing Dyziplen with Kimmy (Ellie Kemper), Jacqueline discusses her last trip to a drug store. It was way back in 2004 and she had an encounter with an employee named…LaDonica. Sound familiar?

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Give up? LaDonica first appeared in 30 Rock's seventh episode, "Tracy Does Conan," when Kenneth (Jack McBrayer) set out on a quest to get Tracy's (Tracy Morgan) medication straightened out before his big appearance on Conan O'Brien's show (remember this was back in 2006).

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Last season, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt introduced Mikey, a construction worker who first appeared in 30 Rock. He went on to become Titus' (Tituss Burgess) boyfriend this season, so maybe viewers will see LaDonica again. Kimmy gets a job at a drug store?

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There was also another subtle nod to the worlds of 30 Rock and Mad Men in the season two finale when Lillian (Carol Kane) was drinking an "Old Spanish" on her stoop. The drink, red wine, tonic water and olives, first appeared in the seventh season of 30 Rock. Kevin Rahm's Mad Men character ordered it during the AMC series.

All episodes of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt season two are now streaming on Netflix. Did you find more crossovers and references? Tell us in the comments!

Watch: Ellie Kemper & Tituss Burgess on "Unbreakable" Season 2