It would take a prolonged walkout before any critical signs of a slowdown in new TV shows and episodes are felt by viewers. And shows on cable and streaming tend to have a longer lead time, making it difficult to assess any immediate impact. But a prolonged strike could hold up work on new episodes, which typically happens over the summer, and delay their return in the fall.
Most broadcast shows, such as ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” and CBS’ “Ghosts,” will finish their current seasons, as their finale episodes have already been written and filmed. There’s now a seemingly never-ending supply of content made year-round - in contrast to the traditional broadcast model of the past, where pilot episodes were commissioned in the spring and new shows were launched in the fall - as the rise of cable and streaming platforms have flooded the landscape. But I also believe that everybody at the table right now, be it from the writer side or the studio side, knows that the future of this business is dependent on storytellers.”
“I think it’s a very reasonable demand that is being set out by the guild, and I support those demands. They are entitled to make a living,” he said. But for those people who have a job in show business, they are entitled to fair compensation. “Look, no one is entitled to a job in show business. He voiced support for the writers, telling the audience that the show was built on strong writing. Meyers addressed the strike with viewers on Monday night on his show, saying it would be interrupted if the strike happened. Maher and Oliver’s shows will go dark immediately, with no reruns scheduled. TV hosts Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert, whose shows are among the first to be affected by the writers’ strike, voice support for the Writers Guild of America.Ĭolbert, Fallon, Kimmel and Meyers have already openly agreed to pause production on their shows, which will revert to reruns on Tuesday until further notice. Company Town Fallon, more react to WGA strike: ‘I wouldn’t have a show if it wasn’t for my writers’
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