Do you guys remember how in 2008, at a certain point, it just seemed like reality TV shows were all of a sudden

everywhere. I mean, you could not turn the TV on without seeing some reality show or another.

Well, the reason for that actually was the 2007-2008 writers strike. Back then Hollywood writers went on

strike, wanting a bunch of different things, higher pay, better benefits. You know, the reasons people

usually go on strike. And so while that was being worked out, so they didn't run out of programming,

studios instead turned to reality TV because guess what? You don't really need scripts for reality

TV. And so in this environment shows like Paradise Hotel, Big Brother, and Celebrity Apprentice

thrived. And now I don't mean to alarm you all, but there is a good chance that the era of

reality TV might once again be upon us this time because not only are writers going on strike,

but actors are joining them too. See, if you've been following entertainment news, you'll know that

writers went on strike a while ago. Well, it just so happens that now actors have actually

joined them. As Zero Hedge explains, this is the first sag after a strike in about 40 years,

and the first time both actors and writers have been on strike together since 1960. And while

like it's mentioned, this isn't the first time that actors and writers have been on strike together,

this time is different because a lot of the demands or the issues facing Hollywood have never

been faced before due to technology. This article writes, Good Leaders described the crossroads as

an existential one that many industries face, namely will technology eclipse human contribution.

The big issues on the table have been streaming residuals and AI on top of the regular

negotiations on minimum increases. You see, not only have streaming services like Netflix and

Hulu really changed things for audiences, but apparently they've really changed the game for

actors and screenwriters as well, and not necessarily in good ways as this one writer who was

on strike and was interviewed tells us. I'm a television and screenwriter. What do you work on?

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