The productions of all daily late night shows are at a standstill as Hollywood writers go on strike. This is a result of failed negotiations for a new film and scripted TV contract. The networks will begin airing reruns of the shows for the time being.
When the contract between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers expired, thousands of screenwriters walked out and went on strike. A statement from the guild explained, "WGA proposals would gain writers approximately $429 million per year; AMPTP's offer is approximately $86 million per year, 48% of which is from the minimums increase."
Although the strike has had an impact on these late night shows, the hosts stand with the writers.
"I support my writers," Jimmy Fallon said on the Met Gala red carpet.
"No one is entitled to a job in show business," Seth Myers said. "But for those people who have a job, they are entitled to fair compensation. They are entitled to make a living. I think it's a very reasonable demand that's being set out by the guild. And I support those demands."
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Late Night With Seth Meyers and The Daily Show all shut down immediately following the walkout. Other weekly shows like Saturday Night Live and Real Time With Bill Maher are also in jeopardy, as well as daytime soap operas and even movies if the strike lasts for a long time.
