Writers speak for themselves

Writer and show runner Shawn Ryan ("The Shield," "The Unit") took his message directly to WGA members:  "I watched as the company's representatives treated us horrendously, disrespectfully, and then walked out on us at 9:30 and then lied to the trades, claiming we had broken off negotiations ... I am not working for them. PERIOD."

"Grey's Anatomy" show runner Shonda Rhimes responded in kind: "I choose to honor the strike. And I am proud that you all stand with me."

Here's what Joss Whedon ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel") had to say: "We're not just talking about an unfair deal, we're talking about no deal at all."

Comments

[Producer non supporter]

don't forget to write to Ellen Degeneres to offer your support of continuing her work as she is contractually obligated to do. The writers on her show are not on strike or part of the Local Union that is, therefore her best course of action is not to support them. Both writers and producers are guilty of "greed", imagine if Hollywood writers had to work a 9 to 5 job, 50 weeks per year and get paid an average wage of $35K per year, instead of $30K per prime time show per episode. They might then really have something to strike about. Greed on and enjoy the continuation of your non working vacations, after all some things never change. By the way what ever happened to Quality Prime Time shows? Not since the last group of former writers struck 20 years ago have we seen anything remotely approaching Quality in television. Good thing the WGA is being paid per episode and not per unit of entertainment value, in the later case they might only make $35K per year like the majority of their audience that they attempt to entertain.