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Why We Write

Hey all, Amrie here. Do me a favor today in your web travels today, gang. I know we’re all wondering what we can do to show our support for the fabulous writers we all love so much. Please take some time to read through the truly inspiring essays by some of our favorites in the [...]

0 Posted in My Take on TV, WGA Writer's Strike

STEWART & COLBERT Return! WGA Screwed?

As he often does, Jon Stewart ended off THE DAILY SHOW by checking in with his Comedy Central co-hort Stephen Colbert. Sporting a lengthy strike beard that would put Letterman’s to shame, Colbert remarked, “I’m very alarmed by how prepared you seemed.” Needless to say, Colbert isn’t the only one. As much as I was [...]

7 Posted in Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, WGA Writer's Strike

Welcome to TV Addicts Anonymous

TV Addicts Anonymous is a fellowship of men and woman who come together to support each-other during this incredibly difficult WGA strike. TVAA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not wish to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to help each-other [...]

23 Posted in Random Musings, WGA Writer's Strike

Our Strike Proof TV Guide: Night 2

In a continued effort to remind the powers that be [yes, we're talking to you Les Moonves] that intelligent TV fans will not sit idly by and mindlessly watch the endless hours of reality TV and reruns that are quickly replacing quality scripted dramas and comedies. This TV Addict will be posting our STRIKE PROOF [...]

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You Be the Critic: The Return of Late Night TV

After two months off the air in support of the WGA strike, LENO, CONAN, LETTERMAN, FERGUSON and KIMMEL all returned to the airwaves with brand new episodes. Which begs the obvious questions: Am I the only TV Addict who thought LENO was the most entertaining host of the night? Was anyone else incredibly disappointed my [...]

10 Posted in ABC, CBS, Conan O'Brien, NBC, WGA Writer's Strike

Our Strike Proof TV Guide: Night 1

Lately, you may have noticed a new promo running on NBC touting the peacock network’s ‘exciting’ slate of January programming. Courtesy of the fantastic site LostRemote, here’s a transcription: “January First, NBC gives you exactly what you want – NEW TV. NBC will have more new stuff than anybody else – with seven new premieres [...]

10 Posted in WGA Writer's Strike

The WGA Writers Strike Back

BREAKING NEWS: TheTVaddict.com just received this secret video of the closed-door negotiations between the writers and the producers. What’s worse. The video titled ‘Hollywood Rumble’ is well acted, excellently shot, and scariest of all — FUNNY! In other-words: WGA, AMPTP, be afraid… be very afraid. Because this is just the beginning. Watching television is habitual, [...]

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The TV Addict to NBC: Holy Conflict of Interest Batman!

We interrupt your pleasant evening for a quick rant from theTVaddict.com. NBC Nightly News is leading… I repeat LEADING with breaking news on the WGA Strike. At 6:30PM, Brian Williams gleefully announced that Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien will be returning to television on January 2, 2008. With Letterman working feverishly to negotiate a deal [...]

2 Posted in Random Musings, WGA Writer's Strike

Leno & Conan Return to Late Night in January

It was announced today that Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien will return to work on January 2, 2007. In statements released this afternoon, Conan defended his decision by saying, “Unfortunately, now with the New Year upon us, I am left with a difficult decision. Either go back to work and keep my staff employed or [...]

7 Posted in Random Musings, WGA Writer's Strike

WGA Strike Watch: The AMPTP Fires Back

Mark your calendars folks. The gloves are officially off. Apparently, the AMPTP doesn’t find the recent parody website mocking the organization very funny and in response has decided to release a press release chastising the WGA for what they believe is a “personal attack.” This TV Addict’s concern: That the ridiculous public posturing by both [...]

17 Posted in WGA Writer's Strike