From Metro New York: ‘Colbert’ scribe weathers strike INTERVIEW. Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report” returned last night, though Stephen Colbert had to go on without his writers, who have been on strike since Nov. 7. Jay Katsir, a member of the “Report” writing staff since the show launched in 2005, talked to Metro about keeping [...]
Six Degrees: “Top 10 Demands of the Striking Writers” (video)
January 4, 2008 By
We mentioned Dave’s rockin’ list the other day, and we then forgot to get you the clip. Oops! Luckily, that’s easily remedied (click on the image to open the video). Thanks, Dave and WGA contributors! (P.S. Laura? From what I can see of them, I’m pretty much loving your boots!)
Six Degrees: “Top 10″ list for Letterman’s return (featuring some familiar WGA writers)
January 2, 2008 By
From the Los Angeles Times (my emphasis added): Letterman’s comeback Top 10 list The “Late Show” Top 10 Demands of the Striking Writers (as seen on the show Wednesday night): 10. From “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” Tim Carvell: “Complimentary tote bag with next insulting contract offer.” 9. From “The Colbert Report,” Laura Krafft: [...]