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Daly Defies Writers' Strike

Posted Nov 28, 07 3:48 AM CST in Arts & Living,  US 

(Newser) – NBC late-night talk show host Carson Daly will defy striking writers by becoming the first to resume taping new episodes since the union action pushed the network night programs into re-runs. Daly's decision comes after NBC threatened to lay off all non-writing staff, reports E! News. There's no sign that Jay Leno, David Letterman or Conan O'Brien will follow suit.

Talks between the Writers Guild of America and producers resumed Tuesday. Meanwhile, "Late Show" writers have launched a group blog as a creative outlet for the staff. "This was a good chance for these guys to communicate the message of the strike and also show how funny they are," said one of the writers.

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"The Tonight Show" talk show host Jay Leno greets supporters of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and others on the picket line in front of Universal Studios in Universal City, Calif., Tuesday, Nov.,...   (Associated Press)
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