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treky · 12-20-2007, 04:56 AM

...I heard that Jay Leno, Conan O'Brian & Jimmy Kimmel are all having new episodes of their shows starting next month. How can that be? What about the strike?

comedyfreak · 12-20-2007, 09:15 AM

They'll use more interviews and write their own material. It's being done to put their staff back to work, the ones who were laid off due to the strike. Johnny Carson did this in the 80's when the writers went on strike.

Janice · 12-20-2007, 11:22 PM

Why did Ellen catch so much heat for doing the same thing?

livsforluv · 12-31-2007, 12:55 PM

I don't think shows like that really need writes as long as the comedians can write their own material.

TVFactFan · 12-31-2007, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AuntieEm

I don't think shows like that really need writes as long as the comedians can write their own material.

Well I'm glad the decision was made because it's been long enough with new eps

Janice · 01-01-2008, 05:22 PM

If they have union writers, regardless of anything else, aren't they still breaking the strike or whatever it's called? Why are they allowed to do this without criticism, when other shows can't? What about the staff of other shows? Why can't I get a reasonable answer to this question? Ellen was called a scab. What gives?

treky · 01-01-2008, 05:30 PM

with Jay; they ARE doing it with criticsim. I heard that a protest will take place outside the studio. I don't know about the others.

Janice · 01-01-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by treky

with Jay; they ARE doing it with criticsim. I heard that a protest will take place outside the studio. I don't know about the others.

I was actually referring to these boards and the WGA. Even so, I've read many articles about Jay and Conan, and they seem to be doing this with minimal criticism. The WGA was angry about Ellen, but gave them their blessing, or so it seems.

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12-20-2007, 11:22 PM	#3
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Why did Ellen catch so much heat for doing the same thing?

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livsforluv Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 339	I don't think shows like that really need writes as long as the comedians can write their own material.

01-01-2008, 05:22 PM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	If they have union writers, regardless of anything else, aren't they still breaking the strike or whatever it's called? Why are they allowed to do this without criticism, when other shows can't? What about the staff of other shows? Why can't I get a reasonable answer to this question? Ellen was called a scab. What gives?

01-01-2008, 05:30 PM	#7
treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	with Jay; they ARE doing it with criticsim. I heard that a protest will take place outside the studio. I don't know about the others.