Interesting site comments regarding the strike
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Just got this seriously bad news on the strike front, from “Colbert Report” ticket holder George:
Just as an update, I had tickets to the show on Monday, and I have received official word that the show is cancelled. I will NOT (emphasis theirs) receive replacement tickets, so woe is me, and the nation, though slightly more me.
Well, crap. We also got an interesting comment from someone calling themselves “DS staffer”
Want to get us back on the air? Do the following two things:
1) Do NOT (and spread the word not to) watch whatever they put in ours and Colbert’s time slots next week – the last thing we need them holding over us are comparable ratings.
2) E-mail Sumner Redstone, at Viacom’s website:
http://www.viacom.com/CONTACT/default.aspx
Demand that he come back to the table and negotiate a fair Internet and DVD rate for writers. And pass it on to like-minded others.
Thanks for your support.
Not sure how verifiable this is, so take this how you will. Hopefully we can get some more official news on what we can do to support the show and the very talented writers behind “The Colbert Report” (and, of course, “The Daily Show” and all the writers who keep us entertained out there in Entertainment Land).
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November 2nd, 2007 at 10:13 pm
I will NOT (emphasis theirs) receive replacement tickets, so woe is me, and the nation, though slightly more me.
and me to, I doubt the strike will be over by Thursday. ARGH!!!! :(
I will SO be emailing the OLD MAN! *finger*
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November 3rd, 2007 at 4:49 am
Question for DS staffer:
Does it help or hinder your cause if we all rush to the Daily Show clip archive whilst we’re not getting our daily fix? I’m guessing yes, because it shows they can make money from the advertising they sell on showing this media, but please correct me if I’m wrong!
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November 3rd, 2007 at 9:25 am
i was supposed to go on thursday too. i waited a lifetime for it…
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November 3rd, 2007 at 3:38 pm
I mean (the alternate view) who is striking? The writers. Who gets hurt? You.
This is one reason why unions may not be in everybody’s interest. It’s fine having someone to speak up, but are you prepared to strike?
I assume Canadian writers are not affected, nor are European based writers.
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November 3rd, 2007 at 5:31 pm
“I mean (the alternate view) who is striking? The writers. Who gets hurt? You.”
We are inconvenienced, OK, really bummed. The writers will be without any income while trying to salvage their careers. And the allied trades will suffer. It’s really hard on the participants.
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