You can’t say he didn’t try. David Letterman met with writers to try and strike a deal — but no agreement was met. If both sides could have agreed, David Letterman would have returned in January with writers.

Few details about the meeting between David Letterman’s reps and the writers were revealed, with the Writers Guild of America commenting that “a lively exchange of information took place” and there was “a frank exchange of views.” Read the rest of this entry »

I think I’ve been missing the Comedy Central news boys – Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert – most of all during the writers’ strike. Now I’m forced to watch the real news again.

The good news? Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert will return on January 7!

The bad news? “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “The Colbert Report” will return without writers. Read the rest of this entry »

Jimmy Kimmel’s announcement to return in January comes on the heels of his late-night counterparts Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien announcing the return of their shows.

Despite the writers’ strike, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” is planning its return on January 2 – without their staff writers. Read the rest of this entry »

We reported that Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien are ready to return to late night television in January, but due to the writers’ strike, they will have to run their shows without writing talent. David Letterman hopes to return in January too – but he’s trying to strike a deal to get his writers back on board for the show’s return.

David Letterman is in the process of instituting an interim agreement during the writers’ strike that would allow his staff to return on January 2. Since Letterman’s Worldwide Pants production company owns “Late Show,” there is no issue with network ownership. Read the rest of this entry »