How Long Do You Think The Writers' Strike Will Last? Today Is Day 72 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

LetsGoPens · 01-15-2008, 06:01 AM

I think it will end in late July. What do you think? Do you think it WILL end at all? It kind of needs to, but it's just a question. Thanks for taking the time to look at my post. Have a great day.

TripperFan · 01-15-2008, 11:56 AM

hmmmmmmm........let's see, the old Crystal Ball says........

When the nightly news is presented like the stupid way the Golden Globes were this year! Pathetic!

Who knows - I just hope damn soon!

MonarC · 01-15-2008, 12:26 PM

There is nothing to watch anymore. It's driving me crazy.

MrCleveland · 01-15-2008, 12:27 PM

It may stay for a year and might end TV as we know it.

LetsGoPens · 01-15-2008, 12:53 PM

I don't see TV ending. People need jobs and it will end at some point. We have had 2 strikes like this in the past and they both took about 150-160 days.

Dean Winchester · 01-15-2008, 01:54 PM

I quit caring around Day 12. I've said it before and I'm sticking to my opinion, I believe that the writers actually don't want to work, notice how sure they already are that the Oscars are a no-go this year, and the Oscars is six or seven weeks away.

I guess the writers forget we have reruns, DVD's and other things to keep us preoccupied with our television time.

junecleaver · 01-15-2008, 02:01 PM

I have no idea what these people are being paid, but i'm sure working in the tv industry, its not bad at all...If i could get paid to sit around and write all day, then i wouldn't complain if all of my bills and mortgage are being paid by it.

Dean Winchester · 01-15-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by junecleaver

I have no idea what these people are being paid, but i'm sure working in the tv industry, its not bad at all...If i could get paid to sit around and write all day, then i wouldn't complain if all of my bills and mortgage are being paid by it.

the people I feel sorry for are the key grips, hairstylists, and other more modest jobs on the set, most of these people depend on the paycheck to paycheck from working on the shows. I think the writers forget that not every TV actor is a Steve Carell/Zach Braff type who can easily just go and make a movie while the tv strike is going on. Lots of lesser actors who aren't stars depend on the shows as well.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-15-2008, 02:18 PM

I am thinking a year but I heard where they are back at the table

junecleaver · 01-15-2008, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

the people I feel sorry for are the key grips, hairstylists, and other more modest jobs on the set, most of these people depend on the paycheck to paycheck from working on the shows. I think the writers forget that not every TV actor is a Steve Carell/Zach Braff type who can easily just go and make a movie while the tv strike is going on. Lots of lesser actors who aren't stars depend on the shows as well.

Yeah, they dont think about that. Even if they dont get paid a lot, are they working incredibly long shifts? Are they putting their lives at risk for people's health and safety? I think they need to quit being crybabies over this. Apparently they were making plenty of money by writing, because they can afford to spend their days just standing outside with stupid signs in their hands and i see no evidence of them working anywhere else. They must have plenty of money to live off of during times like this

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-15-2008, 02:30 PM

I cant belive it been 72 day's since the strike started

LetsGoPens · 01-15-2008, 02:38 PM

Look at it this way. Strikes almost always go like this...

When they happen, you think how long is this going to last? And when it is over, you think about how silly that question was. But, it's NOT as simple as you think to write a TV show. You have to have good plots and know how to play them out.

To the person who asked how much they make, it's about half a million a year. If I was a TV writer (it's my goal by the way) I would take about 1 minute to think about the money I am NOT getting from the DVDs and internet, and think about the half million I DO get and just not go on strike. I don't care about a little money from DVDs and the interent. My family needs food and a house to live in. I'm on the writers' side on this, they work hard. But, half a million a year? Come on. Get back to work. I just hope it ends with a good deal for both sides.

LetsGoPens · 01-15-2008, 03:21 PM

http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-ab...,2477159.story

LetsGoPens · 01-15-2008, 03:22 PM

http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-st...,7536216.story

LetsGoPens · 01-15-2008, 03:23 PM

Why not? I'm sure there are people who would work for the money the Networks are willing to pay. Right?

01-15-2008, 06:01 AM	#1
LetsGoPens Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 07, 2007 Posts: 154	How Long Do You Think The Writers' Strike Will Last? Today Is Day 72 I think it will end in late July. What do you think? Do you think it WILL end at all? It kind of needs to, but it's just a question. Thanks for taking the time to look at my post. Have a great day.

01-15-2008, 11:56 AM	#2
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01-15-2008, 12:27 PM	#4
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01-15-2008, 02:18 PM	#9
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I am thinking a year but I heard where they are back at the table
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01-15-2008, 03:21 PM	#13
LetsGoPens Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 07, 2007 Posts: 154	Producers Get Ax at ABC Studios http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-ab...,2477159.story

01-15-2008, 12:26 PM	#3
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	There is nothing to watch anymore. It's driving me crazy.

01-15-2008, 12:53 PM	#5
LetsGoPens Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 07, 2007 Posts: 154	I don't see TV ending. People need jobs and it will end at some point. We have had 2 strikes like this in the past and they both took about 150-160 days.

01-15-2008, 01:54 PM	#6
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	I quit caring around Day 12. I've said it before and I'm sticking to my opinion, I believe that the writers actually don't want to work, notice how sure they already are that the Oscars are a no-go this year, and the Oscars is six or seven weeks away. I guess the writers forget we have reruns, DVD's and other things to keep us preoccupied with our television time.

01-15-2008, 02:01 PM	#7
junecleaver Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 28, 2003 Location: i'm a southerner! :D Posts: 1,298	I have no idea what these people are being paid, but i'm sure working in the tv industry, its not bad at all...If i could get paid to sit around and write all day, then i wouldn't complain if all of my bills and mortgage are being paid by it.

01-15-2008, 02:30 PM	#11
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I cant belive it been 72 day's since the strike started

01-15-2008, 02:38 PM	#12
LetsGoPens Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 07, 2007 Posts: 154	Look at it this way. Strikes almost always go like this... When they happen, you think how long is this going to last? And when it is over, you think about how silly that question was. But, it's NOT as simple as you think to write a TV show. You have to have good plots and know how to play them out. To the person who asked how much they make, it's about half a million a year. If I was a TV writer (it's my goal by the way) I would take about 1 minute to think about the money I am NOT getting from the DVDs and internet, and think about the half million I DO get and just not go on strike. I don't care about a little money from DVDs and the interent. My family needs food and a house to live in. I'm on the writers' side on this, they work hard. But, half a million a year? Come on. Get back to work. I just hope it ends with a good deal for both sides.

01-15-2008, 03:22 PM	#14
LetsGoPens Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 07, 2007 Posts: 154	Studios Cancel TV Writer Contracts http://www.zap2it.com/tv/news/zap-st...,7536216.story

01-15-2008, 03:23 PM	#15
LetsGoPens Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 07, 2007 Posts: 154	Can TV Networks Look Outside The WGA For Writers? Why not? I'm sure there are people who would work for the money the Networks are willing to pay. Right?