Well it looks like the Writers Guild of America has gone on strike. I wonder how long it will last and how it will affect the shows that we’ve grown to love?
Word is that daily shows like Soaps and talk shows will be hit the hardest. Letterman and and Jay Leno are going into reruns as of today. Other shows will likely follow suit.
Apparently shows like Gray’s Anatomy and The Office stockpiled scripts in anticipation of this strike so they should continue to have material to work with through till January, but other shows where the actors are also writers such as 30 Rock may not fair so well. 24 and Lost may not start when they are supposed to and have a shorter season when they do start.
The last Writers Guild Strike in 1988 lasted 22 weeks! If this one lasts even half that long you’d better get used to Reality TV because that might be the only thing on!
How do you feel about the Writers strike?
well, it’s a two edged tool: on the one hand I think it’s legitimate for them to fight for their rights (especially with regard to the sums of money the actors receive…), on the other hand am I concerned about having to wait for the stories to continue, especially with Heroes, Grey’s & Lost…
Strike on! I’m not a tv watcher, so I’ll barely notice. It’s not like they’re cutting off food and water supplies.