Alec Baldwin, while at a fund-raising gala in New York City last night, dropped some truly earth-shattering news to a reporter from Vulture -- as an afterthought, even.

Ready?

'30 Rock' will end after next season.

"I will tell you one thing," he told the reporter. "And that is our show -- next year is our last year of the show."

Though Baldwin has commented in the past that he didn't intend to stay on the NBC series after his contract expires in 2012 (maybe he'll run for office instead), no one from the show has discussed the fate of the entire series after his departure.

Tina Fey's rep declined to comment to Vulture, but Baldwin said, "Our contracts are expired [in 2012], and Tina is gonna have a big career directing films and writing. She's going to be the next Elaine May. She'll be great."

Since this was an off-the-cuff remark at a party, we can't take Baldwin's word as the absolute truth. But, honestly, could you picture a Jack Donaghy–less '30 Rock'? Liz Lemon's insecurities just wouldn't be as funny without her straight-man foil. Then again, can you picture a world without the 'TGS' gang?

Tell us: Would you be upset if '30 Rock' lasted just one more season? Will you watch if it goes on after Baldwin exits?