Letterman (with a beard!) led the charge with a no holds barred but still business-as-usual program, followed up by Craig Ferguson's all-WGA all-written no guest-fest. At the same time on different networks, shows without their staff writers also hit the airwaves. The Tonight Show with Leno seemed 'same as it ever was' (not sure if that's a good thing or a scary thing)...Jimmy Kimmel used restraint and stayed at his desk - kudos...and Conan O'Brien just kinda...erm, sucked. Not sure if it was on purpose to make a statement, or if O'Brien really really needs his writers. I'm choosing to believe the former for now.
Nikki Finke has the full story HERE.
Still, a big tip of the hat to David Letterman and his company for negotiating an interim contract with the WGA...it only takes one to stand up to the man before others will start to follow suit.
Way to go Dave!
2 comments:
I wonder if Dave is making a statement with the beard. You know, "I'm not shaving until the strike is settled...."
Anyone know?
Jun
I thought Leno did credibly well, all things considered. And was very gracious. Agree about the others.
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