Writers Strike is ruining TV for me |
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 Dec 31 2007, 01:33 PM
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The WGA strike is ruining almost every night…everything on tv seems to be a rerun! I hope that there are some good shows coming out in January or else I’m going to have to watch old seasons of Friends all over again.
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Dec 31 2007, 01:35 PM
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 The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
I think these writers are taking it a bit too far. I understand their frustration, but enough is enough already. I say the people just bring in new writers and keep everything going.
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Dec 31 2007, 01:55 PM
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 DDR \\ I'm Dee :) Group: Mentor Posts: 8,662 Joined: Mar 2006 Member No: 384,020 |
Aren't some shows ending their seasons anyway? I always thought the winter time was a time when there were more re-runs because of that.
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Dec 31 2007, 02:08 PM
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 Tick tock, Bill Group: Administrator Posts: 8,764 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 333,948 |
QUOTE(reptilia @ Dec 31 2007, 12:35 PM)  I think these writers are taking it a bit too far. I understand their frustration, but enough is enough already. I say the people just bring in new writers and keep everything going. As much as I understand the frustration of not having new episodes of our favorite shows on, I am 100% behind the writers on this. Face it, we wouldn't have ANY tv (other than reality tv) if it weren't for the writers. They deserve a cut of what they are asking for. With the direction media is heading in (online viewing and such), if they do not make waves now and get their fair share, a lot could be lost on their end. Maybe I am being overly sympathetic, but it is just my opinion on the matter. |
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Dec 31 2007, 02:24 PM
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The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
I feel for the writers to, but I mean if things really haven't gotten anywhere as of yet, then how fast will they get somewhere?
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Dec 31 2007, 02:28 PM
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Tick tock, Bill Group: Administrator Posts: 8,764 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 333,948 |
QUOTE(reptilia @ Dec 31 2007, 01:24 PM) I feel for the writers to, but I mean if things really haven't gotten anywhere as of yet, then how fast will they get somewhere? That is exactly what networks execs are banking on. It's a waiting game and it totally sucks for the general public. I know that. I've just decided to watch DVD sets (or Netflixing them XD) until the dust settles. |
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Dec 31 2007, 02:36 PM
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QUOTE(superstitious @ Dec 31 2007, 01:28 PM) That is exactly what networks execs are banking on. It's a waiting game and it totally sucks for the general public. I know that. I've just decided to watch DVD sets (or Netflixing them XD) until the dust settles. I'm in full support of the writers as well; I have no problem watching Twin Peaks for a fourth or fifth time. |
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Dec 31 2007, 05:39 PM
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Because of the writer's strike, CBS is starting Big Brother 9 FEBUARY 12!!!!!!!!!! I am counting down the days!
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Dec 31 2007, 05:50 PM
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Why are they messing around? They should pay the writers what they deserve so we can at least try to get back to normal.
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Dec 31 2007, 06:17 PM
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The Resident Drunk Group: Head Staff Posts: 8,623 Joined: Nov 2007 Member No: 593,266 |
QUOTE(SharperMyspace @ Dec 31 2007, 05:39 PM) Because of the writer's strike, CBS is starting Big Brother 9 FEBUARY 12!!!!!!!!!! I am counting down the days! BB is one of the best reality shows of all time. Will is my boy man. |
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Dec 31 2007, 07:54 PM
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I want BB live feeds this year, but my mom wont let me buy them... grr
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Dec 31 2007, 08:28 PM
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I heard that due to the writer strike, Heroes, Lost, and Prison Break MAY be delayed (if the strike continues). Most likely air it at the end of 2008 or next year (2009).
Lost SHOULD be showing their new season in January. Prison Break SHOULD be showing new episodes in early February. Heroes, I'm not sure, most likely mid 2008. Hopefully it will air as planned. FFS, they should just owe the writers of what they deserve then the public will be happy. xD |
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Dec 31 2007, 11:45 PM
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QUOTE(Relentless @ Dec 31 2007, 08:28 PM) I heard that due to the writer strike, Heroes, Lost, and Prison Break MAY be delayed (if the strike continues). Most likely air it at the end of 2008 or next year (2009). Lost SHOULD be showing their new season in January. Prison Break SHOULD be showing new episodes in early February. Heroes, I'm not sure, most likely mid 2008. Hopefully it will air as planned. FFS, they should just owe the writers of what they deserve then the public will be happy. xD Prison Break comes back January 14th Lost returnd January 31st, with possibly only a half season (8 episodes) Heroes has no return date as of yet |
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Jan 1 2008, 12:04 AM
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sang loves hayden. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,373 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 5,687 |
ooo Prison Break on the 14th. WOO. Last time I heard, it was early February. xD
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Jan 1 2008, 09:07 PM
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Don't we all, hate it? Damn the writers.
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Jan 1 2008, 09:16 PM
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I haven't watched tv regularly in almost 2 years. I haven't watched any syndicated programming since April. I feel out of touch with this whole thing. Maybe its best for me.
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Jan 1 2008, 09:18 PM
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Tick tock, Bill Group: Administrator Posts: 8,764 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 333,948 |
^ Probably. The writers aren't ruining anything though. Greed is.
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Jan 1 2008, 09:42 PM
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QUOTE(superstitious @ Jan 2 2008, 11:18 AM) ^ Probably. The writers aren't ruining anything though. Greed is. You're absolutely correct. 
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Jan 1 2008, 10:37 PM
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I actually feel worse for all the people who've pre-paid and booked Broadway tickets way in advance and traveled all the way to the city to find out that their show's been canceled because of the strike. You really don't have it that bad; just go borrow old dvd's from the library... for free.
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Jan 1 2008, 11:21 PM
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DDR \\ I'm Dee :) Group: Mentor Posts: 8,662 Joined: Mar 2006 Member No: 384,020 |
^ My friend is going to New York next month and she was really worried about that. Thing is, though, is that aren't the scripts the same as they've always been? couldn't Broadway live without the writers for a few shows?
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Jan 2 2008, 12:00 PM
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QUOTE My friend is going to New York next month and she was really worried about that. Thing is, though, is that aren't the scripts the same as they've always been? couldn't Broadway live without the writers for a few shows? I don't think they are affected? I know the stagehands went on strike back in November but that ended... |
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Jan 4 2008, 05:40 PM
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January 4th on Lifetime, it’s called “Top This Party” and it is exactly what I need to see to start my new year off- I love living in my own little fantasy world
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Jan 4 2008, 05:41 PM
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 cB Assassin Group: Official Member Posts: 10,147 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 7,672 |
Sucks, I wanna watch more Heroes.
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Jan 4 2008, 10:46 PM
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 That's what she said. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 3,559 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 130,200 |
I knew all the reruns on tv was a little weird.
 Aww man, do they want a larger pay or something?
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Jan 4 2008, 11:59 PM
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QUOTE I knew all the reruns on tv was a little weird. sad.gif Aww man, do they want a larger pay or something? They want royalties off of DVD box sets and they're upset that channels such as ABC and NBC allow episodes of shows to been seen on their websites while the writers don't get pay. I don't blame the writers for wanting some money. Without the writers there wouldn't be much left to watch on TV. It's because of them shows like Grey's and The Office are such huge hits. Go writers and get your pay! |
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