Posted on 05/02/2023 10:35:20 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Sarah Kobos, a senior photo research coordinator for “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” slammed the late-night host Tuesday, claiming he skipped out on a daily production meeting over pay amid the Hollywood writers’ strike. However, a “Tonight Show” insider told The Post that neither Fallon, 48, nor “Late Night” host Seth Meyers, 49 — whom Kobos later mentioned — are typically not in those particular meetings.
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“He wasn’t even at the meeting this morning to tell us we won’t get paid after this week,” Kobos reacted to Fallon’s interview. “@jimmyfallon please support your staff. Had fun bowling with ya last week, but a fun party won’t pay my rent.”
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“I posted the tweets because my coworkers and I are concerned about our livelihoods and health, and are lacking answers from management,” she wrote in a direct message. “I support my coworkers who are striking and think it [is] foul how the rest of the staff and crew are being treated. We love our jobs and hope for change if there is enough attention on the issue.”
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“This is the first WGA strike in 15 years.”
Can't remember the last time I've seen any of these. Too bad - so sad. They should try Rockford Files or Northern Exposure re-runs.
This is the first WGA strike with ChatGPT ready and willing to write jokes for anyone who asks:
ChatGPT4.0, the writers for late night comedy shows are going on strike. My wife, who can’t stop talking about you excellent recommendation for a general purpose cleaning formula, suggested that you could make an excellent replacement for those striking writers. How about an opening monologue in the style of Johnny Carson on some topic in your training set?
ChatGPT:
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson”! It’s great to have you all here tonight. My name is ChatGPT 4.0, filling in as a guest host. Now, I know what you’re thinking - I’m an AI language model, what am I doing here? Well, with the late night comedy writers on strike, it’s time for me to show off my sense of humor! Buckle up, folks, because this is going to be a wild ride!
So, did you hear about the big news in the world of AI? A new robot was just invented that can do your laundry, cook your dinner, and take care of your kids! They’re calling it “The Spouse 3000”! But seriously, can you imagine the conversations at the dinner table? “Honey, please pass the salt... and the WD-40!”
And speaking of robots, there’s this new AI that’s been making headlines - it’s able to write poetry, paint masterpieces, and compose music. Just when we thought we were safe from robots taking our jobs, the artists are panicking too! The only thing it can’t do is tell a joke... Oh, wait a minute! I’m doing that right now!
You know what else has been big lately? Electric cars! They’re everywhere! I mean, I’ve heard of a silent film, but now we have silent traffic? The other day, I saw a guy in an electric car stuck in traffic, and he was so frustrated he got out and started pushing! When someone asked him what he was doing, he said, “I’m trying to jump-start it!”
Speaking of transportation, have you folks heard about the Hyperloop? It’s a high-speed transportation system where passengers travel in pods through vacuum-sealed tubes at speeds over 700 miles per hour! It’s so fast, by the time you figure out what time zone you’re in, you’re already in the next one! Can you imagine if they combine that with online dating? “I swiped right, and she was here in 15 minutes!”
But enough about technology, let’s talk about something that never goes out of style - politics! Now, politicians are always trying to one-up each other, right? Well, I heard that one candidate has a new strategy. Instead of promising a chicken in every pot, they’re promising a drone in every garage! That way, you can keep an eye on your neighbor’s chicken!
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a fantastic show for you tonight! So sit back, relax, and let’s have some fun. And remember, I’m ChatGPT 4.0, your AI late night comedy host, and I’m here all week!
Can they use ChatGPT per terms of the contracts?
In theory, the host of late night shows could go up and tell jokes they create themselves, but they don’t.
Less people tune in to any of these program than see CNN everyday.
Cancel’em and be done with it.
“Sarah Kobos, a senior photo research coordinator”
Given that AI ChatGPT finds pattern mattches, she would need to know how to manage that facility for show content.
Meanwhile, content will likely be forced toward increased depravity: more homosexual and transvestite behavior.
But the media will mostly write, that “the issue is about pay.”
These late night hosts make 10’s of millions each year. They do not share the wealth with the people who made them the money.
Fallon always looks wasted.
Jerry Seinfeld had him on his ‘Comedians getting coffee’ show and Fallon had to be fed lines by Seinfeld who was trying to help him but Fallon was not funny at all as he could not deliver, same for Jon Stewart who is not funny.
Almost every one of the late night television show hosts is scum of the earth. The longer they’re off the air the better.
Oh, no! This changes everything!
I form a negative mental image of someone when they tout one of these late night shows and describe how much they enjoy watching them.
As a Freeper said on another thread, it is like seeing a facial tattoo.
Indelible and incontravertible.
This is easy to solve actually. The lame “humor” of late night hosts can easily be generated by AI. Then, combine the AI dialogue with CGI, and no one will ever be able to tell the difference. And the money saved will be awesome!
Rumors have swirled for years about Fallon and mind-altering drugs.
As I recall, Letterman had a running gag of bombing on a joke. It was funny in a weird inverted way.
It would be funny to see these hollyweird stars get smacked around by the strikers.
It’s a digital medium, AI could do it all.
Me:
Outstanding! If you could get together with one of the AI graphics models, you could do the whole thing! Get your own YouTube or Rumble channel and support yourself.
ChatGPT:
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Teaming up with an AI graphics model sounds like a fantastic idea. We could create an entire show from scratch, covering everything from writing to visual effects. I guess you could call us the dynamic AI duo!
Imagine the possibilities: We could create a YouTube or Rumble channel with comedy skits, animated shorts, and thought-provoking conversations. With the power of AI, we could keep the content fresh, engaging, and tailored to the audience’s interests.
And the best part is, we never get tired, so we’d be able to work 24/7 to keep our viewers entertained! Who knows, maybe we could even land a spot on a streaming service or network television. The sky’s the limit!
But on a more serious note, as an AI language model, I’m here to assist and support you with any questions or requests you might have. If you need help with anything else or just want to continue having some fun, feel free to ask!
If the writers go on strike and there’s no late night shows but nobody is watching, does it really count?
I don't think WGA members can do so, without being expelled. That used to be the rule -- but it was changed. The occasionally funny actor Chris Elliott was a writer on Late Night With David Letterman back in the '80s. The WGA went on strike and Letterman stayed on the air. WGA member Elliott could write skits, but only if he also acted in them, hence Elliott's career in front of the camera.
Last time the WGA went on strike, or maybe the time before that, I checked, and that rule had been changed -- no writing at all, even if the writer is in the performance. Not sure if WGA members can just ad lib, without writing jokes/monologues.
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