David Letterman's Top 10 list: 'Demands of the Striking Writers"

[lagilman]

as delivered by striking writers themselves

 
10. 'Complimentary tote bag with next insulting contract offer'
- Tim Carvell, from 'The Daily Show.'
9. 'No rollbacks in health benefits, so I can treat the hypothermia I caught on the picket lines'
- Laura Krafft, from 'The Colbert Report.'
8. 'Full salary and benefits for my imaginary writing partner, Lester'
- Melissa Salmons, daytime TV writer.
7. 'Members of the AMPTP must explain what the hell AMPTP stands for'
- Warren Leight,'Law & Order' writer
6. 'No disciplinary action taken against any writer caught having inappropriate relationship with a copier'
- Jay Katsir, 'Colbert Report.'
5. 'I'd like a date with a woman'
- Steve Bodow, from 'The Daily Show.'
(LAG says: imagine this done in full Animal-voice. WOman!)
4. 'Hazard pay for breaking up fights on 'The View''
- writer Nora Ephron.
3. 'I'm not an accountant, but instead of getting 4 cents for a $20 DVD, how about we get $20 for a 4-cent DVD?'
- G. Johnfrido, 'Law & Order.'
2. 'I just want to remind everyone that we're on strike, so none of us are responsible for this lame list'
- Chris Albers from 'Conan O'Brien'
1. 'Producers must immediately remove their heads from their asses'
- author Alan Zweibel.

-(courtesy Associated Press)


7, 4, and 1 had me howling with glee. Do not piss off writers, for you are crunchy and good with a side of mockery.

Comments

[safewrite.livejournal.com]

Whee! And look how Letterman is positioning himself here. Smart fellow.

[jslinder.livejournal.com]

Sadly, it looks like Leno still beat Letterman soundly in the overnights, by 1.7 million viewers. Age breakdowns not avail.


Nothing trumps habit in the United States.

[sfmarty.livejournal.com]

I very rarely watch late night shows, but I watched Leno the first night. I will never watch him again. He is plain mean. He has a really nasty streak that is very gently laid on and deeply offends me.

I have been told he is good with guests, etc, but there is this nasty undercurrant...