TV writers strike threatens fall season delays
The Chronicle Telegram reports a nationwide writers strike since March 7 affecting Moonlighting and CBS and NBC schedules. ABC has halted new Moonlighting episodes. CBS plans an August fall premiere and canceled The Dictator spring tryout. NBC pauses new shows due to Olympic overlap while keeping World events in view. Cybill Shepherd and Curtis Armstrong spoof the strike during a Moonlighting episode as unions picket.
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TV Writers Strike Halts NBC Late Night Major Shows
The Writers Guild strike halts NBC late night lineup including The Tonight Show and Saturday Night Live, with The Cosby Show and L A Law reduced to reruns. Non-union scripts may flood daytime soaps as talks with AMPTP stall. The union, armed with a 1.5 million strike fund, pressures producers over pay formulas and stockpiling episodes as fall plans tighten.
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Writers Strike Talks Shade TV Script Pacing
The dispute centers on whether writer producers finished scripts during the strike and how many Guild members work while sidelined. Picketing in Los Angeles targeted Aaron Spelling Productions and New World, while officials weigh alleged violations and income disparities between writers and producers amid the ongoing labor action.
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Writers Guild Strike Deepens Amid Residuals Dispute
The Writers Guild reports 56 million in last year residuals while MCA execs stock options exceed that, fueling claims of record profits by producers. Tension rises as producers blame the guild for lost salaries and jobs, with celebrities crossing picket lines. Federal mediation has failed and no talks are scheduled.
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Cinderella Liberty and My Sister Sam on ADV schedule
Cinderella Liberty stars James Caan and Marsha Mason in a 1973 comedy drama about a sailor on leave who wins a prostitute in a pool game. Mason earned an Oscar nomination. My Sister Sam returns with Pam Dawber as Sam navigating renewed romantic complications with a visiting girlfriend’s visit.
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Critic s Choices and Frontline Highlights Tonight
The schedule features Critic s Choices with Hilboldt pairing her with neighbor Jack, a Frontline report on glasnost in the Soviet Union by Jerry Schechter, and a rerun of Thirtysomething focusing on Melissa and Gary reigniting their long-dormant affair as old tensions reemerge.
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Masterpoint race and a pivotal bridge deal
West in this year’s Crane 500 McKenney Trophy race notes Jacoby’s strong standing in masterpoints. A January El Paso Regional deal shows how a club lead shifts three down versus a doubled contract making, illustrating the impact of defense and opening leads on score.
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Zodiac Horoscope for Wednesday March 30 1988
Aries to Pisces daily astrology outlines personal guidance for each sign. The column notes luck, caution, and suggestions on relationships work earnings and independent action with emphasis on prudent evaluation and effort.
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