Writers Strike may stop the New Fall Season - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 08-30-2007, 12:41 PM

Networks executives say a possible work stoppage by the writers guild of america could put a series damper on the season. The WGA contract expires on October 31. Nothing will really happen in short term as a number of fresh episodes will already be in the can but an extended job action will likely give the prime time the look of summer-reruns and reality shows.

Information from Tv Guide, 9/3-9/9, 2007

robyrob · 08-30-2007, 01:06 PM

yeah, be prepared for all shows to become unscripted reality series...

Ireneparalegal · 08-30-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

yeah, be prepared for all shows to become unscripted reality series...

Wait, isn't that how it is already?

I remember the strike back in 1980 and we had to wait a whole month to find out WHO SHOT J.R.

USATVFAN · 08-30-2007, 01:15 PM

are they going to continue the summer tv season for now?

TVFactFan · 08-30-2007, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by George&weezyforever

are they going to continue the summer tv season for now?

No, it will affect the season if it's long term. The first batch of episodes have already been produced for the new shows for the fall season

Mikado · 08-30-2007, 02:27 PM

Doesnt bother me any....Corner Gas makes all its episodes over the summer and Hockey Night in Canada doesnt use writers....Im safe!

TVFactFan · 08-30-2007, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Doesnt bother me any....Corner Gas makes all its episodes over the summer and Hockey Night in Canada doesnt use writers....Im safe!

I expect a strike if i start liking one of the fall shows. That's just how it has always been for me, "whatever solomon likes it must come to a sudden end"

ekkostar · 08-30-2007, 03:51 PM

Well, it looks like Back to You and Boston Legal will get breaks in October. It won't matter with American Dad because Fox always preempts for baseball.

JulieSomoski · 08-30-2007, 03:57 PM

Something's always gotta go wrong. I remember the strike back in 1988. It made my 2 favorite shows premiere late- Murphy Brown and Roseanne.

Mr. Television · 08-30-2007, 05:15 PM

It probably won't be noticeable until after the Holidays. I hate these strikes though. Everybody loses and it will be worst now becaue more reality shows will just air.

TVFactFan · 08-30-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

Something's always gotta go wrong. I remember the strike back in 1988. It made my 2 favorite shows premiere late- Murphy Brown and Roseanne.

I always wondered why Roseanne had such a late debut in 88

Mr. Television · 08-30-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAnalyzer

I always wondered why Roseanne had such a late debut in 88

1980's actor strike was worst. Some fall shows didn't premiere until January.

USATVFAN · 08-30-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

1980's actor strike was worst. Some fall shows didn't premiere until January.

I Forgot About The 1980-1981/1981-1982 Strike
Is There A Book Anywhare That talk About The Early 80 Actor's And Writer's strike?

Mr. Television · 08-30-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by George&weezyforever

I Forgot About The 1980-1981/1981-1982 Strike
Is There A Book Anywhare That talk About The Early 80 Actor's And Writer's strike?

I don't know if their is one but those strikes were really long. I remember watching the Emmy Awards in 1980 and hardly any actors showed up.

Dr. Thong · 08-30-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Wait, isn't that how it is already?

I remember the strike back in 1980 and we had to wait a whole month to find out WHO SHOT J.R.

It was more like two months! That episode didn't air until November and they had one week where Dallas aired at least three times so they could get to that episode.

That was back when a nighttime soap cliffhanger was a novelty and it could capture a nation's attention. After that, cliffhangers were the norm.

Getting back to the topic at hand - given the money these writers make, I find it hard to feel sorry for them. I know they don't make the bloated salaries that the actors make, but still...I mean, doesn't something like this happen once every couple of years or so?

08-30-2007, 12:41 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,075	Writers Strike may stop the New Fall Season Networks executives say a possible work stoppage by the writers guild of america could put a series damper on the season. The WGA contract expires on October 31. Nothing will really happen in short term as a number of fresh episodes will already be in the can but an extended job action will likely give the prime time the look of summer-reruns and reality shows. Information from Tv Guide, 9/3-9/9, 2007

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