Comments on: Upcoming programming information for some late night shows

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:44:29 +0000

Yes, but, the less we watch, the more Comedy Central will know that their attempt to try and “appease” their viewers by re-running old episodes has failed miserably. Maybe, just maybe, by not watching, we will show them how disappointed the fans are that execs are doing this to our beloved writers, and, God willing, will help end the strike sooner.

But, that’s just me…

You know it’s funny…as much as we miss all our shows so desperately, remember those things called books? That’s what folks used to do before TV. LOL!

By: nivcharayahel

nivcharayahel — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:38:51 +0000

It sounds like some people commenting here are boycotting the reruns in an effort to help the writers. From what I understand, though, that’s the opposite of what we should be doing. The writers get residuals from the televised reruns, so keeping the ratings high will help them get paid (And since residuals for televised reruns aren’t at issue in this strike, it’s not a form of crossing the picket line to watch them.) Watching replacement programming (like if they get guest hosts and don’t use writers for the Tonight Show) is a different matter–that would be crossing the picket line. Of course, if you’re not in a ratings household through Nielsen or Tivo or your cable/satellite company, then I suppose none of the above really matters. :-P

I’m going to be watching the reruns, even though I normally wouldn’t–especially since I can’t get my online clip fix now!

By: barenjager

barenjager — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:32:55 +0000

word

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:10:30 +0000

Read: The Iron Heel, by Jack London. That’s all I gotta say! Perhaps the picketers could read it aloud whilst picketing.

Or read The Financier by Dreiser.

Capitalism: Same bulls#!t, different century.

By: Tina

Tina — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:22:13 +0000

It has been hard, but I have banned Comedy Central from my TV and computer and have not been watching the reruns. Sounds like lots of people are doing that. Hope the production staff won’t get laid off tho, that’s just evil… They could bring their guitars on the picket line!

By: truthiness89

truthiness89 — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:14:47 +0000

So Colbert and Stewart are both down .4 in ratings? Is that significant enough?

By: TruthPower

TruthPower — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:02:59 +0000

If this strike goes one much longer, we will all need group therapy! My atempt to form a Colbert Report fan club where I live is failing so far. Sigh!!

By: barenjager

barenjager — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:52:01 +0000

Now is a great time to catch up on reading or video game playing.

By: supernova8610

supernova8610 — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:37:11 +0000

Whoever subs for Leno will forever be on my blacklist.

By: vigwig

vigwig — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:02:26 +0000

Oh this is just bad, bad. I hope no one watches, screw them.