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How is your favorite show affected by the WGA strike?

Posted Nov 14th 2007 8:24PM by Jackie Schnoop
Filed under: Industry, Cancellations, WGA Strike

As the WGA strike continues, it's not only Letterman and Leno who won't be getting paid. Many shows are already in hiatus or laying off staffers due to production shutdowns.

Show fans are searching high and low trying to find out the status of their favorite shows. Search no more. I researched the web and have compiled the most complete list I can at this time to let you know where your favorite show stands.

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American TV actors face new competition from abroad

Posted Oct 4th 2007 11:07AM by Jackie Schnoop
Filed under: Industry, OpEd, House, The Wire, Casting, Journeyman, Chuck, Bionic Woman

Domenic West as Jimmy McNulty on The Wire

It's a trend that you might not realize is happening. It's never been easy for American actors to get steady gigs on popular television shows. Once they get in the door, they may be golden ... or the show might be canceled after a few episodes. Then there's the plethora of reality shows, game shows, and other unscripted television fare which all take away available work for actors.

Oh, that new trend? Talent from abroad is coming here, getting cast on television shows, and adopting American accents. My personal favorite Baltimore's Finest is Domenic West playing Jimmy McNulty on The Wire. He was born and raised in England, went to college in Dublin. In an episode during the second season, he had to speak with a British accent. It sounded fake because I'm used to his American accent.

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How is your favorite show affected by the WGA strike?