From the LA Times: ‘Daily Show’ writer had hoped common sense would prevail NEW YORK — John Oliver, the bespectacled comedian and writer from “The Daily Show,” was among those marching on the picket line in front of Rockefeller Center this morning. “When you usually spend your whole week knocking sincerity, coming out here is [...]
Jon Stewart to pay “Daily Show”, “Colbert Report” writers during the strike
November 5, 2007 By
From Portfolio.com: Stewart Will Keep Striking ‘Daily’ Writers Afloat Nov 5 2007 9:53AM EST If the writers strike fails, it won’t be on account of Jon Stewart. In a show of solidarity with his fellow scribes, the Daily Show host has told his writing staff that he will cover all their salaries for the next [...]
What can we do?
November 2, 2007 By
Ok, so we, the staff of NoFactZone.net, are seriously bummed about the strike. No more new episodes for a while. No telling what’s going to happen, and the uncertainty is freaking me out. We feel very strongly about wanting to make sure the writer’s get their fair shake of things. We are quite aware of [...]
Interesting site comments regarding the strike
November 2, 2007 By
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 [...]
“If the strike happens, we are very likely looking at repeats for both shows” says CC rep
October 31, 2007 By
MsInterpreted has been keeping everyone extremely up to date on the latest Writer’s Strike updates. “Hello, darkness, my old friend . . .” Still within striking distance . . . Temporary stay of execution? Here’s the latest news about the fate of the shows, courtesy of the Associated Press: Late-Night TV Braces for Possible Strike [...]