Letterman's writers have started a WGA Strike blog

[SoCalDem]

http://lateshowwritersonstrike.com/

a sample:





This "blog" or "webblog" or "internetwebblog" or "interwebblognetwebblog" will feature the thoughts and observations of Late Show writers Eric Stangel, Justin Stangel, Bill Scheft, Steve Young, Matt Roberts, Tom Ruprecht, Jeremy Weiner, Lee Ellenberg, Joe Grossman and Bob Borden regarding the current writers strike.

There is a lot at stake with this strike and these are serious issues. The Late Show writers are on the picket lines every day they are scheduled. We are not making light of this situation. One way to get people to pay attention to the strike and its issues is through humor.
Best,
THE LATE SHOW WRITERS

Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Talking To Children About The Writers’ Strike

by Steve Young


The writers’ strike can be stressful and confusing for children as well as adults. Kids often have questions about the situation that need to be handled delicately. Here are a few sample questions and non-judgmental answers.


“Why are the writers and the big media companies fighting?”


“Sometimes two parts of the entertainment business love each other, but have trouble getting along. The details of the argument aren’t important. All you need to know is that the producers are trying to bludgeon the writers with bats, take their last few pennies, and leave them bleeding in the street.”


“Is the fight because of something I’ve done?”


“Yes, of course. All trouble is due to your bad behavior.”


“Will the writers and the producers ever get back together?”


“We hope so. The writers are ready to sit down and talk whenever the big companies are willing to have a real discussion about DVD income and digital revenue sharing. That’s just a fancy way of saying you know who to blame if this thing drags on.


“Do you still love me?”


“The Writers Guild will always love you very, very much. The media companies would sell you to the Gypsies in a second if they thought it would boost their share price.”


“Can you bring back “Walker, Texas Ranger”?”


“You’re trying my patience. Go to bed.”

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good stuff.. I guess they don;'t want to get "rusty".

:)

[blondeatlast]

1. Great find! That is some very, very funny stuff--but always focusing on the strike

(which as one might guess I wholeheartedly support).

Duly bookmarked!

[blondeatlast]

2. Oh, I loved this one! (And kudos to Richard Belzer!)

STRIKE BITES
By Jeremy Weiner

Last week, while picketing in the bitter cold outside of the Chelsea Piers studio where “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” is produced, I bumped into Richard Belzer a.k.a. Detective Munch. Richard was graciously handing out hot, fresh chicken parmigiana sandwiches to striking writers. I took one and, I have to say, it was arguably the finest sandwich I’ve ever enjoyed as a participant in a temporary work stoppage. It also got me thinking. If the AMPTP forces this strike to continue, might I encounter other celebrities with free food on future picket lines? If that's the case, here is my wish list :

CELEBRITY FOOD

Tom Selleck Ham Salad

Greta Van Susteren Paella


Brian Dennehy Tzatziki

Meat Loaf Meat Loaf

Lou Diamond Phillips Corn Nuts

:rofl:

[SoCalDem]

3. Belzer has always been a favorite of mine.. even when he did stand-up

:)