This strike has been going since November. And while I may be annoyed that I have no new shows to keep me interested, I have to support the reason behind the strike.
They were short changed by the industry when the home video revolution occurred. So, this sets them up to get screwed by "new media" availability for programs: Internet, iPod, cell phones, etc. Now, the big companies don't want to loosen the purse strings and share the wealth.
I say fork that little extra over and get everyone back to work, Giant Entertainment Companies! It isn't like you are in Detroit and negotiating for skyrocketing health care and better working conditions. You're in L.A. for Christ's sake--sun and fun. And you are an EXPENDABLE industry--no one will die without you. I suggest you pull your fat asses to the table and open the damn wallet if you want to keep floating along.
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Since I've given up on American TV, I've been able to watch some good movies I haven't seen in ages like Bringing Up Baby and The Hound of the Baskervilles. I've watched some UK TV (see previous post). I've re-learned crochet and can keep my stitches fairly even--and I learned some cool patterns, too. Audio books are my friend. Now, it is possible that I could be bored enough one evening to learn how to cook a turkey.
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