When Will it End...The Strike that No One Wants

The Writer’s strike which started this past Monday isn’t only affecting the networks but is also affecting the viewers. This strike is going to be a major test of loyalty to the fans. Networks, studios, writers, agents, managers and everyone else – are in turmoil this week. Shows such as ABC’S Desperate Housewives, Private Practice and Ugly Betty; NBC’s Heroes; the CW’s Smallville, Gossip Girl, and many others are trying to shoot two episodes a week to get as many episodes as possible able to air. Heroes’ creators are considering changing what was supposed to be a season finale into a series finale. According to the Los Angles Times “But almost everyone agrees that once the supply of new scripted episodes gets burned off -- say, by mid-January -- network prime time schedules would quickly devolve to the two "Rs": reality and repeats. Reality shows generally don't use guild talent, so existing series like "American Idol" and "Dancing With the Stars" would be strike-proof. The strike might also lead to more prime0-time sports.” I cannot understand why the networks are refusing to give the writers what they want. If they want a raise them I think they should give them one; the writers are the ones who are making money for the networks without the writers there would be no shows, late-night shows such as “David Letterman”, “Jimmy Kimmel”, “Jay Leno” and others. The networks will probably suffer because with no good shows comes no viewers and no show-obsessed fans (which I’m sure every network loves). Therefore, I think that the networks should let give the viewers what they want.