The TV Zone

An interesting new wrinkle in the on-going Writers Strike: Scribes are taking their case straight to the Internet, where bystanders - you and me - can hear or read their words directly. It's another weapon in their arsenal against the Big Bad Studios, and as I learn of more instances, I'll share them. I bring you now this "straight-talk" segment from superstar TV scribblers Damon Lindelof ("Lost") and Marc Cherry ("Housewives"). (Lindelof also wrote something for the NYT.) It's a pretty good wrap of the WGA gripes though, I guess I'd add, most people working the picket lines aren't millionaires like these two. So more credit to both of them for taking this stand...

Meanwhile, the WGA - which is showering the grateful press with releases like leaves from that maple outside your window - just noted that striking writers have started their own blog (of course - what took 'em so long?) You can check it out here. WGA promises that it'll be updated often, and will likely be a good place for news. Also, I've started checking out yet another good blog that's full of info called "United Hollywood." Here's the link for that one.
And finally, here's another YouTube special that goes after the Big Bad Studios. It's called "Fade to Black:"