 From 2006 to 2009 Glover wrote for "30 Rock", in which he also had occasional cameo appearances.He and his co-writers were presented with the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Comedy Series in 2008 for his work on the third season.In 2008, Glover unsuccessfully auditioned to play President Barack Obama on the sketch comedy program "Saturday Night Live"; the role went to cast member Fred Armisen.