All over the world, American television shows are devoured. From Heroes to Zoey 101, these forms of entertainment are a worldwide commonality. On November 5th, 2007, however, The Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) went on strike, leaving most shows in the lurch with half-seasons.
On February 12th, 2007, the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers reached an agreement. The strike is over.
The full cost of the strike is still under debate. Estimated losses range anywhere from $380 million to $2.1 billion.
Negotiators for the writers reached a tentative agreement on February 8th, and the boards unanimously approved the deal on February 10th. The writers voted on February 12th on whether to lift the restraining order, and 92.5% voted to end the strike. The writers will vote again later in February on whether to accept the new agreement.
Networks are now deciding on what to do with their shows. For example, ABC’s Lost has five pre-strike episodes remaining, and five more are expected to be aired in April and May. Their fledgling hit Pushing Daisies, however, isn’t expected to air any more episodes until fall 2008. For more information on the fate of your favorite shows, visit TV Guide columnist Michael Ausiello’s Strike Recovery Chart.
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