nypost.com - 11/15/2007
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November 14, 2007 -- The TV writers' strike is costing David Letterman and Jay Leno more than $100,000 a night each. Because the late-night stars have stayed off the job since the walkout began last week, CBS and NBC have stopped paying them, according to TV-industry sources who asked not to be identified and are close to both hosts. Since Dave and Jay are among the highest-paid TV stars, ...
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THE GOSSIP SHEET: November 15, 2007
RopeofSilicon.com —
... ] Jay Leno and David Letterman are paying a hefty price due to the ongoing writer's strike! The two talk show hosts reportedly pocket $100,000.00 a show and are not being paid by the network while their shows are on hold! [ NYPOST ] Matt Damon is named "sexiest man of the year"! [ ...
Top 10 Reasons Letterman Is Picking Up The Tab
Agent Bedhead —
... strike continues, David Letterman has committed to paying his staff through the end of the year:“Dave’s not doing this to get good press, which is why it hasn’t been reported for almost two days,” a source tells me. “This is really significant because, as opposed to all of the other shows, this money comes out of Dave’s own pocket.” So why else would Dave agree to foot the bill? 10. CBS is too cheap to pay the Late Show’s non-writing staff during the writers’ strike. 9. Blowing $100,000 per night is easier than going out and finding hookers. 8. That creepy announcer ...
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Halle Berry Thinks Jewish People Have Huge Noses!
celebrityroyale.com 11/15/2007 — Halle Berry was seen on Jay Leno last night being the regular dumbass that she is. Apparently, she had some photo’s of herself that were distorted with Mac’s Photo Booth program. (who care’s to see that crap anyway?) She showed the audience a picture of herself with a big nose and stated: “‘Here’s where I look like my Jewish cousin!”
David Letterman Will Pay His Staff Out of His Own Pockets
evilbeetgossip.film.com 11/15/2007 —
Although new episodes of The Late Show will not be airing during the writers strike, Mr. Letterman has agreed to pay his staff — this is hair and makeup, grips, props guys, etc — through the end of the year. Out of his own pocket .
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Top 10 Reasons Letterman Is Picking Up The Tab
agentbedhead.com 11/15/2007 — Good news for “Late Show” staffers who aren’t in the picket line. Deadline Hollywood has reported that, if the writers’ strike continues, David Letterman has committed to...
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Extra 11/13/2007
TV's hottest starts came out to support the writers of their shows this afternoon, and "Extra" was on the scene.
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