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Brian Damage · 11-06-2007, 10:29 AM

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - It was a slow day at "The Office" on Monday, Day 1 of the Writers Guild of America's first strike in almost 20 years.

Several cast members of the hit NBC comedy, led by star Steve Carell, didn't show up for work as union members picketed Hollywood studios and networks.

Representatives for Carell, who also has a background as a writer, declined comment on whether Carell's action was in support of the strike. It wasn't clear Monday night if Carell would report to work Tuesday.

Co-star Rainn Wilson called in sick, while B.J. Novak and Mindy Kaling, who also are writers on the show, were on strike, as was "Office" showrunner Greg Daniels, who was spotted on the picket lines.

Without Carell and Wilson, only two scenes of "Office" were shot Monday, sources said.

gotsmart · 11-07-2007, 10:16 PM

This is seriously freaking me out. I do support the writers, though. They really don't recieve the recognition that they deserve. Without good writing TV wouldn't be good at all. NBC is already considering showing the UK version of The Office. Apparently only 2 episodes are set to air; Survivor Man (Nov. 8) and The Deposition (Nov. 15). It was stated by Greg Daniels that for every month there is strike, 3 episodes will not be made. I hope everything will be settled soon and that production can continue.

Video of 'Office' writers on strike:
http://unitedhollywood.blogspot.com/...-for-good.html

More info on how the strike affects The Office w/ articles:
http://www.officetally.com/how-the-w...-the-office/1/

PrettyinPink55 · 11-08-2007, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gotsmart

This is seriously freaking me out. I do support the writers, though. They really don't recieve the recognition that they deserve. Without good writing TV wouldn't be good at all. NBC is already considering showing the UK version of The Office. Apparently only 2 episodes are set to air; Survivor Man (Nov. 8) and The Deposition (Nov. 15). It was stated by Greg Daniels that for every month there is strike, 3 episodes will not be made. I hope everything will be settled soon and that production can continue.

Video of 'Office' writers on strike:
http://unitedhollywood.blogspot.com/...-for-good.html

More info on how the strike affects The Office w/ articles:
http://www.officetally.com/how-the-w...-the-office/1/

Amen to that!!!!!!

11-06-2007, 10:29 AM	#1
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11-07-2007, 10:16 PM	#2
gotsmart The Office, Thursdays on NBC Frequent Poster Join Date: May 05, 2007 Location: Schrute Farms Posts: 341	This is seriously freaking me out. I do support the writers, though. They really don't recieve the recognition that they deserve. Without good writing TV wouldn't be good at all. NBC is already considering showing the UK version of The Office. Apparently only 2 episodes are set to air; Survivor Man (Nov. 8) and The Deposition (Nov. 15). It was stated by Greg Daniels that for every month there is strike, 3 episodes will not be made. I hope everything will be settled soon and that production can continue. Video of 'Office' writers on strike: http://unitedhollywood.blogspot.com/...-for-good.html More info on how the strike affects The Office w/ articles: http://www.officetally.com/how-the-w...-the-office/1/