David Letterman Is My New Hero! All I can Say is WOW!

Wow. That is incredible. (I just wish the damn strike would end, but hell, they aren't even negotiating at this point.)

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Classy move, Letterman!

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I wonder what Carson did 20 years ago...hmm?

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Letterman's writers have started a WGA Strike blog

This "blog" or "webblog" or "internetwebblog" or "interwebblognetwebblog" will feature the thoughts and observations of Late Show writers Eric Stangel, Justin Stangel, Bill Scheft, Steve Young, Matt Roberts, Tom Ruprecht, Jeremy Weiner, Lee Ellenberg, Joe Grossman and Bob Borden regarding the current writers strike.

There is a lot at stake with this strike and these are serious issues. The Late Show writers are on the picket lines every day they are scheduled. We are not making light of this situation. One way to get people to pay attention to the strike and its issues is through humor.
Best,
THE LATE SHOW WRITERS

Wednesday, November 14, 2007
Talking To Children About The Writers’ Strike

by Steve Young


The writers’ strike can be stressful and confusing for children as well as adults. Kids often have questions about the situation that need to be handled delicately. Here are a few sample questions and non-judgmental answers.


“Why are the writers and the big media companies fighting?”


“Sometimes two parts of the entertainment business love each other, but have trouble getting along. The details of the argument aren’t important. All you need to know is that the producers are trying to bludgeon the writers with bats, take their last few pennies, and leave them bleeding in the street.”


“Is the fight because of something I’ve done?”


“Yes, of course. All trouble is due to your bad behavior.”


“Will the writers and the producers ever get back together?”


“We hope so. The writers are ready to sit down and talk whenever the big companies are willing to have a real discussion about DVD income and digital revenue sharing. That’s just a fancy way of saying you know who to blame if this thing drags on.


“Do you still love me?”


“The Writers Guild will always love you very, very much. The media companies would sell you to the Gypsies in a second if they thought it would boost their share price.”


“Can you bring back “Walker, Texas Ranger”?”


“You’re trying my patience. Go to bed.”


http://lateshowwritersonstrike.com/

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Maybe Ellen will do the same...nevermind.
That is really an amazing gesture.

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There was a rumor after the strike was announced that Jon Stewart was going to pay the salaries of his writers for two weeks, but I don't think his reps confirmed it.

For the strike blog of everyone:
www.unitedhollywood.com

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According to MSN, Ellen cancelled the taping of her show next week which was to be taking place in NYC.

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Leno will probably now do it to copy Letterman. But we know who the real class act is.

If I'm not mistaken one of the big incentives CBS offered to Dave was ownership Late Show -- as far as I know Leno is simply an employee of NBC (a high paid one...but ya know)...I am not sure if he can do the same thing at the Tonight Show.....


Carson was forced to go back to work before the end of the strike.

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Dave can act like a crusty old coot all he wants, but the fact is he's a great and classy guy.

According to MSN, Ellen cancelled the taping of her show next week which was to be taking place in NYC.

Wasn't she basically told she wasn't welcome here anyway?

I've never been a fan of Letterman-don't think he's funny.

However, for some reason I got a small thrill when he came to the theater the other day and he was so friendly. Anyway, good for him!

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