The WGA strike is now working perfectly.
Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson’s respective talk shows will not be returning this week.
This is after CBS’s “The Talk” and “Drew Barrymore” also announced they are paused until the WGA and SAG AFTRA strikes are over.
Pressure on Barrymore was significant enough to stop all WGA signatory shows. The shows could have continued with scab writers and faced a future of anger.
Also, no SAG AFTRA actors would appear as guests. Hudson’s proposed show schedule this week had no celebrities.
Tickets weren’t available for any audiences either.
Hudson is an Oscar winner member of SAG AFTRA, making her situation esven more precarious.
The WGA can now really leverage these shut downs. Syndicated shows have had no ratings since last May when they all went into reruns. You’d think the syndicators would be pressuring the AMPTP to settle this thing so everyone can get back to work.
JHud, Kelly, and Drew would be smart to start a podcast a la Strike Force — the late night guys.
With these shows gone, only “The View” and “Live with Kelly and Mark” will soldier on. Also, shows with no WGA affiliation, like “Sherri Shepherd.”
