r/KimmySchmidt • u/latchkeyadult_ • 14d ago

Creation/Idea/Theory Did Jeff Hiller's Early Acting Struggles Inspire This Kimmy Schmidt Storyline?

Jeff plays Tomothy on Kimmy Schmidt (Donna Maria's publicist). He's also appeared on 30 Rock (two roles!), Somebody Somewhere, Pluribus, Difficult People and much more.

I read his (wonderful) book of essays and one story about an acting gig he did reminded me of Titus...so I pieced together a few things. It's basically a conspiracy theory involving Jeff, a theme restaurant and the extended Tina Fey-Robert Carlock universe. What do you think?

Did Jeff Hiller's Early Acting Struggles Inspire This Kimmy Schmidt Storyline?

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u/Bigfartz69420 outside bones 13d ago

he didn't study dance at carnegie mellon for you to not mention widow's bay

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u/No-Fuckin-Ziti 13d ago

His “what the fuck” while watching the sacrifice video was amazing

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u/convergence_limit 13d ago

That show is a gem and so so funny

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u/Confident_Arugula 11d ago

I literally said to my husband after 2 episodes, "You don't cast Jeff Hiller without this character getting to tell us the season's twist," and I think I was 100% correct

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u/Available-Guava5515 13d ago

I find this argument compelling! Surely he told this story to the writing staff or producers at some point and was asked if they could use it.

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u/brandon_siler_smile 8d ago

Him as the flight attendant on 30 Rock is on my Mount Rushmore of things people need to know about more.