http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/07/WGA-Strike-Already-Causing-TV-Shows-To-Go-Dark.aspx Seems as though there is no easy end in sight for the Writers Guild of America strike, which launched its opening salvos yesterday as hundreds of TV and cinema writers headed for the picket line. As a result, some TV shows are already feeling the burn, forced to go into re-runs (a.k.a. “dark”) sooner than anticipated. So far the sets of CBS’ THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE and RULES OF ENGAGEMENT have been shut down. Fox’s ‘TIL DEATH and BACK TO YOU, (which was due to return from hiatus yesterday,) have also gone dark—the latter expected to remain dark for as long as the strike continues. In the greatest tragedy of all time, it production on NBC’s THE OFFICE is quickly coming to a halt -- not surprising, since several cast members (B.J. Novak, Mindy Kaling)  are also writers and producers for the show. And the pain doesn’t end there. Late night comedy shows like NBC’s THE ABC’s DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES had to shut down production Tuesday, when a group of protesters showed up on set. HOUSEWIVES is expected to shoot its last available script this week. Other casualties of either stalled productions or staff lay offs include Fox drama ‘24’ (layoffs), HBO talk show REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER (stalled), and UGLY BETTY (facing a production stall). en-US Critics Rant info@criticsrant.com Subtext Version 1.9.4.0 http://www.criticsrant.com/images/default_gravatar_bullhorn.png http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/07/WGA-Strike-Already-Causing-TV-Shows-To-Go-Dark.aspx 77 60 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/07/WGA-Strike-Already-Causing-TV-Shows-To-Go-Dark.aspx#2097 this pisses me off because they get alot of money as it is. i wouldnt pay any more money. this is not as important as a the whole economy is and we already have to pay more for gas, cable, electric, the list goes on. these are stupid greedy people!!!!!!!!!! i would go on strike with the cable company if i thought i could get lower cable bills. but, do you think that is going to happen? the economy is in a bad way as it is. these are not minimum wage people we are talking about here. brokun1 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/07/WGA-Strike-Already-Causing-TV-Shows-To-Go-Dark.aspx#2097 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:14:34 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/07/WGA-Strike-Already-Causing-TV-Shows-To-Go-Dark.aspx#2101 thissuck ail showisonpeatstil this over!!!!!! tinkluvspan http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/07/WGA-Strike-Already-Causing-TV-Shows-To-Go-Dark.aspx#2101 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 13:32:45 GMT http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/07/WGA-Strike-Already-Causing-TV-Shows-To-Go-Dark.aspx#2150 lol at tinkluvspan and dan. brokun1 http://www.criticsrant.com/archive/2007/11/07/WGA-Strike-Already-Causing-TV-Shows-To-Go-Dark.aspx#2150 Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:23:18 GMT