[xkaydet65]

I am probably more sympathetic to unions than most Freepers, but there was a staggering stat about the TV industry in NYC and the strike. The strike of 500 writers had stopped an industry that in toto provides up to 25,000 jobs in the NYC area. Those folks are not working, and I think that fact is being understood in California as well as NYC.

[Borges]

The Film Industry is mostly blue collar. And that’s who’s suffering the most from this strike.

[xrmusn]

I guess the real question is “WHY do they need writers”
A decent idea comes up for a commercial and EVERYONE else “steals” the theme and we get flooded with ‘dupes’.
A successful drama (L&O) becomes a hit and it immediately has 4 clones...worse yet is the CSI phenonomen..they even got the military involved and oh yes, ALL the same theme shows have a ‘disgruntled, angry boss’, a young whiz kid supersleuth, a doll, and a wide eyed innocent and oh yes, don’t forget the quirky AA or coroner.
This year a detective show with 3 female stars opened and the 3rd version will be coming along in a little bit.
I think HBO is on the right track. They give you GOOD drama, run it a couple of years and put it to bed, then come out with new ideas....how novel...

[rabidralph]

Those folks are not working,

There is plenty of work if you're not hamstrung by a union.