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The Strike Is Over: Welcome Back, TV!
There were times during the past three months when we never thought we'd say it, but... the WGA strike is officially over. According to the WGA websites, members voted by 92.5 percent to lift the strike order that was enacted Nov. 5.
Following WGA leadership's approval of a tentative deal on Sunday, the guild members on Tuesday voted to lift the strike order, which has been in effect (and playing serious havoc with our TV viewing) for three months. Members on both coasts voted in person or by proxy, and the "polls" closed just an hour ago, at 6 pm/PT. Yes, the vote to end the strike was expected, given the positive feedback after meetings on the deal over the weekend, but still, it feels so good. The writers will be revving up their typing fingers and plot points to get back to work on Wednesday.
With the swift start back at work, which shows can we expect to see back on the air first? How have summer series been affected? Might show shows (gulp) not return at all? You've got tons of questions, and in recent weeks TV Guide experts such as Matt Roush and Michael Ausiello have been trying to proactively answer them. For the past few days, for example, Ausiello has been painstakingly updating a "Strike Recovery Chart" of sorts, listing each show, its status, and how many fresh episodes you might expect during this crazy season. The URL is TVGuide.com/ShowStatus — easy enough to remember, also easy to bookmark.
As the "new" season nears, we've also summoned our Online Video Guide to round up a collection of the last episodes of many of your MIA favorites. So scratch that itch at video.tvguide.com/Search/TheStrikeIsOver.
Still, you may have other, more basic questions. To that end, we've set up a "FAQ," serving up generalized answers about the obvious topics. Check it out, and if between that and Oz's "SRC" you still need some answers, give us a holler in the comments field. We got you through the strike, and we'll get you through these next few "endless" weeks!
More post-strike coverage:
• The WGA's New Deal: Tallying the Pros and Cons
• CBS' Post-Strike Plans Features Lotsa Laughs
• NEW CHART! When Will Your Shows Return?
• Galactica Exec Glad to Have Writers Back in Orbit
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Feb 12, 2008 9:54 PM
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Finally! Rejoice! (woohoo, first comment!)
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Feb 12, 2008 10:00 PM
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YES!!!
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Feb 12, 2008 10:04 PM
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Between Ugly Betty's renewal for a 3rd season and this, it's been an amazing week for my television. HALLELUJAH!
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Feb 12, 2008 10:11 PM
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I wonder...what shows did the 7.5% writers who voted against the deal work for?
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Feb 12, 2008 10:23 PM
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I just wanted to thank you guys for helping me get through this strike in one piece, i didn't think it would ever end.
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Feb 12, 2008 10:39 PM
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YES!
YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!!!
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Feb 12, 2008 10:40 PM
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH! YES! I'm SO excited! If only it weren't quit hours in my dorm...I'd be running up and down the hall! Shoot, I might do it anyways...IT'S OVER!
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Feb 12, 2008 10:42 PM
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FINALLY!!!!! I'm SO happy it's finally over!!!!!!
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Feb 12, 2008 10:56 PM
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*waiting for WGA member to post that this is all a hoax to pressure them*
Kidding!
Sort of
Seriously though, doing my Myposian Dance of Joy over here!!!!
GGGGGGG YE-YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Feb 12, 2008 10:59 PM
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HUZZAH!
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Feb 12, 2008 11:00 PM
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WE WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!
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Feb 12, 2008 11:04 PM
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Yippppppppppppppppeeeee!!!
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Feb 12, 2008 11:08 PM
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I have a question that I didn't see in the FAQ's. I was talking with some entertainment industry connected people this weekend and they were essentially saying that the writers will have to apply to get their jobs back due to contractual issues brought on by the strike. As if the strike was a pink slip. Is this true? My perception of this is that our beloved shows may not even have the same writers pre-strike and may not pick up the flow of their stories. I simply can't believe studio heads and producers would risk ratings and profits this way. Clarification please from those who know better...
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Feb 12, 2008 11:14 PM
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Now You've got your money now write some GREAT TV!!, Not the Crap you've been putting out since the last strike.
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Feb 12, 2008 11:27 PM
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