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Daly Defies Writers' Strike

'Last Call' host is first late-night star to resume production

By Peter Fearon, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 28, 2007 3:48 AM CST

(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!... Read full story »

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