Comments on: Hollywood writers to strike; fake news shows hit hardest

By: nfbailey

nfbailey — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 14:32:24 +0000

Maybe it’s time to return to reruns of real comedy, like the Carol Burnett Show, and the Dean Martin Variety Show, and Mash, and Taxi. And, who can forget how hard they laughed at the celebrity roasts that included nearly every REAL comedian and celebs? I say bring them all on and let the strike roll on!!!

By: Straight_Talk_Luigi

Straight_Talk_Luigi — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:33:29 +0000

You’ll have to excuse me if I’m not outraged. I only watch FOX. They do good reporting and are more entertaining than Stewart or Colbert, who cater to college students who don’t go to class and really aren’t that funny.

By: Grinding to A Halt… « In One Ear…

Grinding to A Halt… « In One Ear… — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:15:07 +0000

[...] writers on this. Their demands are not absurd and extravagant, rather they are quite reasonable. Some have taken this as yet just another opportunity to mock Hollywood. Those people are not actually [...]

By: Michelle Malkin » Hollyweird strike: Who knew “The View” had writers?

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 16:59:58 +0000

[...] Hollywood strike is providing ample moments of snort-worthiness. Over the weekend, I mentioned the creative suffering of fake news shows. Today we learn that “The View” [...]

By: Ragin' Dave

Ragin' Dave — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 22:20:22 +0000

Hollywood writers go on strike!

90% of the country yawns!

If it ain’t sports, science or cooking on TV, I don’t watch it. I refuse to watch sitcoms. I abhor network “news”. If it weren’t for the NFL, I wouldn’t even own a TV set.

Let ‘em go on strike. I really don’t care either way.

By: jsr

jsr — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 15:48:22 +0000

What amazes me are the shear number of writers out there. With 12,000 minds at work the drivel shown daily on TV is the best they can do? How is it possible? I stopped watching TV 100% for several years back in the 90’s and felt better informed and entertained without it. Am I missing something here?

By: BOB

BOB — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 14:55:07 +0000

I’m not a writer, but I can do a lot better job than the people who are going on strike, and I’ll work cheaper.

Where do I apply?

By: derel3433

derel3433 — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 10:37:49 +0000

I think this is a serious question of property rights. I hope it is resolved in favor of those who create intellectual property. We’d be missing an opportunity to weigh in on an important issue should we dismiss this one so quickly.

By: adistantsoil.com » Blog Archive » STRIKE!

adistantsoil.com » Blog Archive » STRIKE! — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 18:41:37 +0000

[...] Some see the Hollywood Writers Strike as yet another opportunity for spoiled entertainment industry types to whine about not making lots more money than they already make. From the comments section at Michelle Malkin’s website: [...]

By: JohnHolliday

JohnHolliday — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:30:12 +0000

If the strike lasts more than a week, it will end just in time to not crowd Hillary’s “glorious run for the presidency” off the news.

These writers know what they’re doing. It’s early enough in the campaign so that even a protracted strike will not have much impact. But if Hillary (or any of the socialists) gets elected, those writers wouldn’t dare strike! They will never say anything that reflects negatively on other socialists.

As an example: the crazies go to Monte Rio in Sonoma County, CA every year to protest the wealthy that congregate at the Bohemian Club. However, no one was protesting there from 1993 to 2000. There was a big article reprinted from the local newspaper featuring the crazies and how they were happy to be back to protesting after a 7 year hiatus. What was happening during those 7 years? Why, a socialist was president! Why were they back? Because a Republican was now president!

These morons are so superficial!

By: granite

granite — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 17:28:14 +0000

“The sky is falling! The sky is falling! Hollyweird’s going on strike:”

Ummmmm…OK.

So, what’s the bad news?

(Agree with all previous bloggers – LOL!)

By: misterbee241

misterbee241 — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 14:20:58 +0000

Since I dont watch network rubbish anyway, what exactly will I be missing?
Stay on strike for good for all I care.

By: ajmontana

ajmontana — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:28:01 +0000

Seeing the end bid again on the Rush letter TimDenchanter #53 posted, I’m wondering if Hollywierd wants some of the comedic e-mails sent to me by Californias elustrius Senators, I’m talkin great material here for the Fake news shows. Maybe I can make an extra buck or two.

By: Rick Moran

Rick Moran — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 12:06:53 +0000

On the one hand, I sympathize with the writers because their intellectual property is constantly exploited and they get little or nothing in return.

The industry is changing so fast and production companies don’t want to recognize that. New avenues for writers’ work to be shown means that new rules must be developed so that those that create the work can be compensated.

On the other hand, the writers are probably wanting more than the studios can deliver. In that case, they should alter their demands to reflect the realities of the market place.

Besides – they better get this thing settled quick. 24 starts in just about two months.

By: meatpieandtatters

meatpieandtatters — Sat, 03 Nov 2007 11:58:01 +0000

Hollywood is the great spincter of offensive and mind-eroding ‘entertainment’ content. Since these meatheads are taking a break, perhaps the TV slaves’ descent into consumerism hell has abated briefly?