Hollywood Writers' Strike

[ZTABullwinkle]

Fox has cancelled "24" for the year. "The Office" has also shut down production, because several members of the cast (Steve Carrell included) would not cross the picket line to film the episodes they have scripts for.

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by ZTABullwinkle

Fox has cancelled "24" for the year.

YAGH!!! As in, no hope of having any 24 at all this year? Even if the strike is resolved? Still no 24???

[Tippiechick]

There are no shows without the writers. They are actually more important, in my mind, than the actors. Pay them the damn money. They sure earn it.

[smiley21]

Originally Posted by ZTABullwinkle

Fox has cancelled "24" for the year. "The Office" has also shut down production, because several members of the cast (Steve Carrell included) would not cross the picket line to film the episodes they have scripts for.

As for the "The Office" actors, I say good for them. I am seeing a lot of actors standing behind the writers. It could be because the actors know that the writers need support. Then again, I also think the actors know better than to bite the hand that feeds them. I agree that without the writers, there is no television.

I heard something silly on the news about reality shows. The hosts of "Dancing With The Stars" had to ad lib because there were no writers. *GASP* You mean reality shows may have to start being based on actual reality???

[ZTABullwinkle]

Originally Posted by smiley21

I heard something silly on the news about reality shows. The hosts of "Dancing With The Stars" had to ad lib because there were no writers. *GASP* You mean reality shows may have to start being based on actual reality???

I think that is what is bugging me so much about the late night shows and reality shows during the strike. Conan, David and Jay are all comics. Do they really not have a big enough brain to WRITE THEIR OWN MATERIAL?!?!?

I have to agree with all the previous posters. This is beyond ridiculous. It is more than apparent that even with the best actors, the WRITERS are the ones who are more responsible for the success of the show.

On another note, I am not sorry to see SNL dark. That show has become painful to watch.

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by smiley21

As for the "The Office" actors, I say good for them. I am seeing a lot of actors standing behind the writers. It could be because the actors know that the writers need support. Then again, I also think the actors know better than to bite the hand that feeds them. I agree that without the writers, there is no television.

I heard something silly on the news about reality shows. The hosts of "Dancing With The Stars" had to ad lib because there were no writers. *GASP* You mean reality shows may have to start being based on actual reality???

Most of the Office Actors are also writers. So they're nearly all on strike in the first place.

Originally Posted by ZTABullwinkle

I think that is what is bugging me so much about the late night shows and reality shows during the strike. Conan, David and Jay are all comics. Do they really not have a big enough brain to WRITE THEIR OWN MATERIAL?!?!?

Conan, David, Jay, Jon, Stephen are ALL writers guild members. They can't/won't cross their own picket line. Add that into the idea that one person should come up with 45 minutes of new material a day all week? No one person can do that. Most stand up comics use the same routine(s) regularly with only small tweaks and changes

[squirrely girl]

can't say i blame them. after watching the youtube video from the office writers i think its a bunch of bs that these writers aren't being appropriately compensated. that info 'bout the webisodes is complete hooey.