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Shannon, the founder of fun (back from sabbatical)
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yeah bad pic! he's a cutie. I was recently in Austin where they film the tv show and on the local news they were talking about how they only had enough writing for another week of filming. Tv is getting really bad. No new Stewart, Colbert, etc. I wonder how long this strike is going to last. I hate 98% of reality tv.
And I love Thursday night tv on NBC. 30 Rock is my favorite right now along with the Office. I'm going to be sad when I don't get anymore funny television. I'll be watching a lot more of my Arrested Development dvds- the funniest tv show of all time!!!!
And I love Thursday night tv on NBC. 30 Rock is my favorite right now along with the Office. I'm going to be sad when I don't get anymore funny television. I'll be watching a lot more of my Arrested Development dvds- the funniest tv show of all time!!!!

The thing about this strike that pisses me off is that these writers still make more money than the average American. I know the whole point is that they want a fair percentage of the show's revenue, but some of the comments I have read in the news have been ridiculous. Eva Longoria said she was supporting the strike because her crew people and hairdressers couldn't make ends meet or buy Christmas presents for their kids. I have a hard time believing that if you work on a successful TV show in any capacity, you can't afford Christmas presents for your kids. Maybe they can't make ends meet because they spent all their money on that Malibu home.
I'm all for capitalism and success and people enjoying the rewards of their hard work. But don't complain that you can't make ends meet when you work in a gazillion dollar industry.
You know what? Writers really are VERY underpaid in Hollywood. I've know successful writers there that are barely making it. You say they make so much more than the average American... but the average American doesn't live in areas where small homes or even apartments are exorbitantly priced. You have to consider cost of living.
However, if her crew are all so broke, why doesn't Eva offer to have her ridiculous salary cut to cover paying them what they deserve? I'm sorry, but I have no tolerance for stars and superstars in these situations.
I worked for an NFL team for a couple years some time back, and was appalled when the players went on strike for more money when I saw how they lived and what they did with their money. This is the main reason why I'm no longer a fan of the NFL. With stars I think it is even worse, because they honestly do so little for what they make and don't have salary caps.
The thing about the strike is that I'm on the verge of leaving the TV largely behind in my disappointment in most of the shows (for one thing, I ABHOR so-called reality TV). But two that I really enjoy are new shows and they will likely suffer the most. So I'm bummed in that way. Though I've gone without TV for over a year before, and it's liberating and fantastic, so no big. But I really want more Journeyman and Life. obviously I'm torn. LOL
However, if her crew are all so broke, why doesn't Eva offer to have her ridiculous salary cut to cover paying them what they deserve? I'm sorry, but I have no tolerance for stars and superstars in these situations.
I worked for an NFL team for a couple years some time back, and was appalled when the players went on strike for more money when I saw how they lived and what they did with their money. This is the main reason why I'm no longer a fan of the NFL. With stars I think it is even worse, because they honestly do so little for what they make and don't have salary caps.
The thing about the strike is that I'm on the verge of leaving the TV largely behind in my disappointment in most of the shows (for one thing, I ABHOR so-called reality TV). But two that I really enjoy are new shows and they will likely suffer the most. So I'm bummed in that way. Though I've gone without TV for over a year before, and it's liberating and fantastic, so no big. But I really want more Journeyman and Life. obviously I'm torn. LOL

And why are movies just all books-turned-movie? You don't see authors deciding "You know, I LIKED Gone with the Wind, but I think I can write it better." (Or do a more modern version?) So if there are all these people out there who can come up with enough books to fill the NY Best seller list, why is there such a shortage of good, quality writers in Hollywood?
I understand writing a book is different than script writing. But isn't writing writing to some extent?
Eh, I watch football and food networks. I'm willing to watch reruns of both.

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Shannon, the founder of fun (back from sabbatical)
(last edited Aug 25, 2016 02:18PM)
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Hey Jenna!
I've never seen Young Americans but would check into it for more Logan. At first I did not like the Rory pairing, but he really grew on me. Not all rich are bad - lol ;)!
I've never seen Young Americans but would check into it for more Logan. At first I did not like the Rory pairing, but he really grew on me. Not all rich are bad - lol ;)!

Weird... Piper was also in Because I Said So with Lauren Graham...

What's weird is I was just listening to NPR last night and they talked a lot about that show - which I really enjoyed. So strange.
A guy involved in it produced a network-quality show on the internet and NBC picked it up and will run it starting February. (This whole deal took place before the strike.) The thing is, it is the first time ever that a network is airing something they know nothing about and have no say over... they just get the finished project and air it. Really an amazing step considering that the networks have taken all creative control away and given all decision-making to the corporates. I think the show is called Quarter-Life. I'm kind of interested. The same guy produced Thirty-Something as well.
A guy involved in it produced a network-quality show on the internet and NBC picked it up and will run it starting February. (This whole deal took place before the strike.) The thing is, it is the first time ever that a network is airing something they know nothing about and have no say over... they just get the finished project and air it. Really an amazing step considering that the networks have taken all creative control away and given all decision-making to the corporates. I think the show is called Quarter-Life. I'm kind of interested. The same guy produced Thirty-Something as well.





Speaking of shows that didn't last long... Does anyone remember Home Front? I just LOVED that show and was so danged mad that they took it off the air. I'm still inexplicably partial to the actors from it.
Another one that was absolutely fantastic that didn't last long terribly long was Sports Night. That was so similar to GG in that the writing was so tight and fast and smart - and heart-felt and funny, too. I bought the series boxed set of that a while back. I remember rushing into the room (pre-dvrs) and sitting literally on the floor directly in front of the telly to be sure not to miss a single word. I'd yell for the family and they'd all come rushing in, too... but they sat in actual chairs more than three feet from the TV.
I remember Freaks and Geeks being cute... but it disappeared so fast. I don't think they ever even aired all of the episodes they made. I could be wrong, but I remember it barely being on.
Another one that was absolutely fantastic that didn't last long terribly long was Sports Night. That was so similar to GG in that the writing was so tight and fast and smart - and heart-felt and funny, too. I bought the series boxed set of that a while back. I remember rushing into the room (pre-dvrs) and sitting literally on the floor directly in front of the telly to be sure not to miss a single word. I'd yell for the family and they'd all come rushing in, too... but they sat in actual chairs more than three feet from the TV.
I remember Freaks and Geeks being cute... but it disappeared so fast. I don't think they ever even aired all of the episodes they made. I could be wrong, but I remember it barely being on.


Anyone else read these books and think he'd make the perfect Summer King Keenan?
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He'll be appearing on Friday Night Lights as a very devout Christian. Definitely not being typecast as the bad boy!