Writers Strike 2007

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In this essay, the writer addresses the possible short and long-term effects of the WGA strike on television. The writer maintains that the face of television is clearly different than it was even in 1988, when the last major strike occurred, and changes will continue, exponentially as more and more people become involved with reality television, seek other forms of entertainment or watch their shows online in streaming video. The writer maintains that this strike may have much more far-reaching effects on television, now and in the future as television transitions to a multi-media venue. The writer demonstrates that television is already in the throws of massive changes, as well as some that will be a direct result of the WGA strike.

Outline:
Introduction
Research Question
Review of Literature
Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"On the other hand these changes for the industry will very likely result in significant losses, as more and more time is being taken away from television, to be filled with other forms of entertainment. The industry must respond to this conservatively, to counter the effects of these changes. Entering into an on-demand format, with streaming video on the web is the way that the industry has determined to counter this concern, and the manner in which this is compensated is still up in the air. The industry also responded wholeheartedly to the public's desire for reality television, which many argue does not offer writers as many jobs as other television venues."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Cooper, M. (2001, April 2). Residual Anger : Hollywood Unions on the Brink.The Nation, 272, 22.
• Dumenco, S. Cheap laughs take bite out of network comedy's bottom line.(November , 12, 2007) Advertising Age, 78, 45 NP Retrieved from Database Business Search Premier: http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/detail?vid=6&hid=3&sid=64d87508-2933-42ac-8c2c-f76a37955c7f%40sessionmgr8
• Grossman, B. Why the Strike Will Be a Long One. (November, 12 2007) Broadcasting & Cable, 137, 45. pp. 3, 30. Retrieved from Database Business Search Premier: http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdf?vid=6&hid=13&sid=4555a44d-b1e1-44fe-9c3d-b2e41efdca4e%40sessionmgr8
• Grossman B. Guthrie, M. How Much Will WGA Strike Hurt? (November 5, 2007) Broadcasting & Cable; 11/5/2007, 137,44, pp. 5,28. Retrieved from Database Business Search Premier: http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/pdf?vid=15&hid=13&sid=4555a44d-b1e1-44fe-9c3d-b2e41efdca4e%40sessionmgr8
• Eisendrath, J. (1988, November). The Making of the Hollywood Working Class; How the Writers' Strike Drove the Jaguar Owners to the Barricades. Washington Monthly, 20, 13.

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