Instant Alert: What happens behind the scenes of a hit NBC show as it airs live

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   What happens behind the scenes of a hit NBC show as it airs live by Jethro Nededog on Jan 29, 2016, 2:29 PM Advertisement NBC comedy "Undateable" is doing something no other scripted comedy on TV is doing. It airs live every week, twice a week for both the East Coast and the West Coast. In recent years, the live-aired episode was used as a special event and ratings boost by shows like "30 Rock." Last season, the show ended with a live finale episode. Then, NBC renewed it for a third season of all-live episodes. Airing Friday at 8 p.m., "Undateable" follows a group of close-knit friends living in Detroit, helping each other figure out their lives. Approaching its third season finale, the "live" airings of the show have evolved to include weekly guest performers, like last week's musical guest Weezer. It has also become very driven by social media, and departs from traditional TV sitcoms by breaking the fourth wall. Creator and Executive Producer Adam Sztykiel agreed to give Business Insider's readers a behind-the-scenes look at a night when it was airing live. Here's a look at at what does down when the camera isn't running "Undateable": SEE ALSO: What happens behind the scenes of CBS daytime talk show 'The Talk' from start to finish SEE ALSO: The 'Friends' cast got back together for an NBC special reunion 4:30 p.m. PT: Chris D'Elia (Danny) and Ron Funches (Shelly) wait to be announced during the cast introductions. 4:40 p.m. PT: David Fynn (Brett) gets last minute touch ups before the show. 4:45 p.m. PT: The cast and crew try to stay loose before the show starts. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011