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Sterling Holobyte · 11-13-2007, 11:53 AM

Is anyone as unaffected by the Hollywood writers strike as I am?

I mean, if I hadn't heard about it on the news I never would have known. I tend to stay away from any show produced after 1995. Most of it isn't worth the computer chips it is written on anyway, IMO.

Maybe they will stay on strike until some decent writers come along.

Mr. Television · 11-13-2007, 12:12 PM

Their's about 5 shows I will really miss but the others that I watch won't bother me much. I watch too much tv and I get burnt out on it sometimes. I'll just find other things to do. They're probably doing me a favor. lol

Ireneparalegal · 11-13-2007, 12:21 PM

I myself am enjoying Corner Gas on WGN, which is the funniest show on television. It keeps me enjoying watching television and the writing is hilarious. This show is not affected by the strike because it was/is produced and made in Canada. If more shows were like this (in the U.S.) it would bring sitcoms back in droves.

Mr. Television · 11-13-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I myself am enjoying Corner Gas on WGN, which is the funniest show on television. It keeps me enjoying watching television and the writing is hilarious. This show is not affected by the strike because it was/is produced and made in Canada. If more shows were like this (in the U.S.) it would bring sitcoms back in droves.

I wish one of the networks would pick it up and show it during the strike. It sounds like great counter-programming.

*ClassicPinUp* · 11-13-2007, 12:23 PM

Same here! All the shows I watch (The King of Queens, Reba, Still Standing and I Love Lucy etc.) are all repeats so... no need for the writers now.

Ireneparalegal · 11-13-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Walking Tall

I wish one of the networks would pick it up and show it during the strike. It sounds like great counter-programming.

Yeah!!!!!

Janice · 11-13-2007, 01:37 PM

It won't bother me at all. I like a couple of shows, but not to the point that it will drive me crazy if I don't see them. Lost, whatever, that's a crapshoot, and we never know if it will be great or if it will suck. I think the writers who wrote the first leg of last seaon of Lost should be fired anyway. It was that bad, IMO. Shark and Back to You are the only network shows I watch. Even HBO is in a slump with shows. I'm only watching Curb Your Enthusiasm. Quite honestly, this strike could last for years, and it wouldn't affect me.

Chocoholic · 11-13-2007, 03:55 PM

Personally, I don't think they should be paying the writers anything until they come up with more decent material!

Mikado · 11-13-2007, 04:23 PM

The writers arent going to ask any of you to negotiate for them NOW

Mikado · 11-13-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I myself am enjoying Corner Gas on WGN, which is the funniest show on television. It keeps me enjoying watching television and the writing is hilarious. This show is not affected by the strike because it was/is produced and made in Canada. If more shows were like this (in the U.S.) it would bring sitcoms back in droves.

I concur

PZelda · 11-13-2007, 04:57 PM

I don't even have cable TV. So. Whatever.

The only current TV show requiring writers -- but not current anymore, as it ended for good in May -- I was watching was Gilmore Girls. But yeah... it's not on now.

MsOrange · 11-13-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PZelda

I don't even have cable TV. So. Whatever.

The only current TV show requiring writers -- but not current anymore, as it ended for good in May -- I was watching was Gilmore Girls. But yeah... it's not on now.

yea, i'm still pissed over how that show ended

Ireneparalegal · 11-13-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeriffic

Personally, I don't think they should be paying the writers anything until they come up with more decent material!

Maybe when better show ideas are developed, they will.

BTW, I got rid of my HBO, Showtime and TMC simply because of the reruns on those channels. I am not missing anything.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 11-13-2007, 08:09 PM

I am...there are a few shows I watch that are going to be screwed up as a result. Daily Show, Colbert Report, SNL...30 Rock, but that one is set for awhile anyway.

EmoJoe · 11-13-2007, 08:23 PM

im just sad 30 Rock isnt gonna be on for awhile, but i'll deal without it. i'm getting the first season DVD for Christmas, so i'll have that to hold me over if the strike lasts. it still has 5 more episodes left anyway.

there's a few shows that i watch that will be effected (SNL, MADtv) but i'll survive without them too. MADtv seems to be having a bit of an off-season anyway.

so if effects me...but not the point where i'm like...bawling over it. lol.

i still hope it gets resolved fast though. just cause its a horrible thing for TV.

11-13-2007, 11:53 AM	#1
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11-13-2007, 12:23 PM	#5
ClassicPinUp ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Oct 28, 2006 Posts: 2,246	Same here! All the shows I watch (The King of Queens, Reba, Still Standing and I Love Lucy etc.) are all repeats so... no need for the writers now.
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11-13-2007, 04:57 PM	#11
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	I don't even have cable TV. So. Whatever. The only current TV show requiring writers -- but not current anymore, as it ended for good in May -- I was watching was Gilmore Girls. But yeah... it's not on now.
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11-13-2007, 01:37 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	It won't bother me at all. I like a couple of shows, but not to the point that it will drive me crazy if I don't see them. Lost, whatever, that's a crapshoot, and we never know if it will be great or if it will suck. I think the writers who wrote the first leg of last seaon of Lost should be fired anyway. It was that bad, IMO. Shark and Back to You are the only network shows I watch. Even HBO is in a slump with shows. I'm only watching Curb Your Enthusiasm. Quite honestly, this strike could last for years, and it wouldn't affect me.

11-13-2007, 03:55 PM	#8
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Personally, I don't think they should be paying the writers anything until they come up with more decent material!

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Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	I am...there are a few shows I watch that are going to be screwed up as a result. Daily Show, Colbert Report, SNL...30 Rock, but that one is set for awhile anyway.
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11-13-2007, 08:23 PM	#15
EmoJoe Cool cool cool Forum Addict Join Date: Apr 23, 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 71,478	im just sad 30 Rock isnt gonna be on for awhile, but i'll deal without it. i'm getting the first season DVD for Christmas, so i'll have that to hold me over if the strike lasts. it still has 5 more episodes left anyway. there's a few shows that i watch that will be effected (SNL, MADtv) but i'll survive without them too. MADtv seems to be having a bit of an off-season anyway. so if effects me...but not the point where i'm like...bawling over it. lol. i still hope it gets resolved fast though. just cause its a horrible thing for TV.
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