Woo-Hoo!! The Strike Is OVER!!

First, they didn't effect my t.v. viewing. My favorite show is L.A. Ink. Second, I am always with the artists over the suits. I am always for labor over management. I Knew they would have to give the writers what they wanted.Without Good writing, there aren't any good shows ,plays or movies.What I am proud of is that the actors backed the writers.That meant the world to me. It symbolizes that there are More real actors in Hollywood than just stars.A real actor Knows he needs great writing. A star doesn't care.

I'm glad they settled their dispute. I know the writers were asking for something reasonable. The studios were playing hardball. I don't know what the final settlement is, but, I'm sure glad that Hollywood is back into full swing. Normally, I don't support unions. I think unions sometimes abuse their powers to the demise of businesses. But this time, I supported the WGA!

It truly is about time, and now we can get back to real TV. Honestly, I was getting tired of their being nothing on TV to watch as everything was repeats. And the nice thing will be now when shows usually go in Repeats, there will hopefully be New shows in their place this yr. making up for the long strike they had.

As a writer I was in full support of them standing up for their rights. Plagiarism and abuse of writer's work is something we need to be vigilant about. The fact that viewers had to be inconvenienced for awhile was of no never mind to me. For the amount of television David and I watch we didn't feel shortchanged at all. We were rooting for the underdogs...even though I heard that it was poor negotiating that made it drag on as long as it did. Whatever the reason I, like you am happy to know we will be back for fresh programming soon. Hope all is well with you. I have been busy with work and house projects and haven't been positing discussions. I decided to drop around to valued friends sites and support them they way they always do with me. I value your support and interest in my topics and it is nice to be here sharing in yours. Take care my friend, Raia

I am so happy for you Annie! I know that this has caused you some grief. I do not watch TV, but I know if someone took my books away or my CDs away I would feel the way you have been feeling. So, hopefully those writers have not been just sitting on their butts doing nothing. They hopefully have been doing some thinking and writing in preparation for this day, and are ready to jump right back into the thick of things! Shalom~Salaam~Peace

I'm glad the strike is finally over and that the writes have finally gotten the recognition they deserve. But it has made watching TV this season absolutely dreadful. I can't wait for new episodes either.

I am glad it is over, but do think that they had every right to do so.

This writer's strike did not only affect our television shows. There are thousands of jobs that took a tumble and many families were starting to hurt. Remember there were caterers, drivers, painters, carpenters, security guards, and yes the toilet truck people (chuckle), and still the list goes on. And that's not including the small-time actors like my son and interns like my daughter who were basically driving me nuts at home. LOL. I am very happy it's all over.

Now things will get back to normal. I am tired of reality shows, I know the TCM Oscar Winning Movies by heart, I have a weight problem so watching cooking shows for me is dangerous. I want to see what is going on in my favorite shows. I am sick of half seasons. Now I can find what is happening on on all the CSI, NSIS, LOST, without having to see re runs. I wonder if they are going to extend the seasons to make up for the lost time. They should have settled the strike sooner.

Woo hoo Annie. I'm with you! I can't wait to see the new episodes of my favorite shows. Probably won't be until April but at least they're getting back to work!

Well, I am glad it's over. I do support their right to strike, but I am glad they finally settled it. At least with a Union they can demand better wages and benefits. Try doing that with a non union company, they would tell you there's the door.

I am super happy that the strike is over although i read that new episodes won't start until April so we still have to wait a couple of more months. I am a huge fan of Prison Break and they are supposed to stop making new episodes of the show which bothered me a lot. I know the late show guys are glad their writers are back!! Yipee!!

YES!!!!! OK, where are the writers for Heroes? Please tell me they are already at their desks, hard at work at this very moment, churning out episodes that will answer questions that have been burning in the minds of fans for months.

Wiehhoo! I understanded that they were striking but I didnt like it. I think it took a long time. Now we get also the 8 other episodes of lost :D

It is nice they ended it and people can get back to work and shows will resume. Though it is not all that big a deal as a lot of the shows I don't watch or care for. By this time next year won't have a t.v to watch can't afford a new one or the converter thingy even with a coupon.

I'm glad the strike is over. I understand why they had to strike. I'm glad both sides were able to put aside their differences finally and put an end to these re- runs.

Are you sure? Is it really over? Does this mean Desperate Housewives will come back now?

Yes, I understood why they went on strike I was relly excited to see on my home page on Sunday to see that the writer's guild was going back to work this Wednesday. I can't wait to start seeing new epiodes of my favorite shows.

some people out here can write just as good or better.