The Writers' Strike

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The Writers' Strike Nov 14, 2007 9:55:02 GMT -4

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Post by woodchipper on Nov 14, 2007 9:55:02 GMT -4

Thanks, Zivvie. You seem so knowledgeable and passionate about it that I thought you might have a personal stake (of sorts) in it. Although I'll admit to missing the few TV shows I watch when they go to reruns, I'm glad the writers are striking and hope they come out ahead in the negotiations.

Mutagen Camilla's Feed Bag Posts: 10,070 Jul 25, 2005 17:00:24 GMT -4	The Writers' Strike Nov 14, 2007 20:27:04 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mutagen on Nov 14, 2007 20:27:04 GMT -4 David Letterman paying production staff, out of his own pocket, through the holidays. Because he ROCKS.
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canuckcutie Kate's Shiny, Shiny Hair Posts: 5,851 May 18, 2007 22:57:48 GMT -4	The Writers' Strike Nov 14, 2007 20:34:13 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by canuckcutie on Nov 14, 2007 20:34:13 GMT -4 I just read that. Kudos to Dave. That is a great thing, especially with the holiday season approaching.

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The Writers' Strike Nov 14, 2007 21:07:02 GMT -4

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Post by bklynred on Nov 14, 2007 21:07:02 GMT -4

Very cool of Dave.

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livviebway Guest Nov 27, 2024 21:34:51 GMT -4	The Writers' Strike Nov 15, 2007 2:15:44 GMT -4 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by livviebway on Nov 15, 2007 2:15:44 GMT -4 I've heard that Jon Stewart is doing that too.

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The Writers' Strike Nov 16, 2007 16:02:21 GMT -4

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Post by NappingAthena on Nov 16, 2007 16:02:21 GMT -4

roisin54 said:

Universal Suspends 30 Rock, Office Actors. I had no idea they could do that. It's getting even nastier than I thought it would.

It doesn't shock me, after what's been going on with Family Guy.
For those of you who aren't fans, which is most of you, or don't know-last Sunday was the last episode that was fully done and OKed by series creator/EP/Voice actor/future MrNappingAthena Seth MacFarlane.
Fox has decided to air the next three new shows, which have not been given a final pass by MacFarlane, against his wishes. He's one of the show runners who is refusing to cross the line. Not only that, but he is currently not under contract with the network, as his contract with them expired this summer and they're still renegotiating.

Almost all the fans I've seen online are upset and planning on boycotting the episodes, and Alex Borstein (writer and voice of Lois) told people on her forum to please not watch.

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