How Matt Damon Got to 30 Rock

This week,Matt Damon stops by the studioto talk about his career in movies — from his role as the windbag LaBeouf in ‘True Grit‘ to his impressive improvised monologue in ‘Saving Private Ryan.’ But one of our favorite appearances has to be hisrecent foray on NBC’s ’30 Rock.’He plays Liz Lemon’s insecure pilot boyfriend who yearns to settle down for true love.

Damon told Kurt how he got the gig.

Listen to Kurt’s full conversation with Matt Damon on this week’s show.

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