Writers Guild unveils 'American Idol Truth Tour' - Los Angeles Times

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Idol Headlines for 7/17/08
Published 7/17/2008 by mj at mjsbigblog
... where “American Idol” holds auditions to highlight what they describe as the poor treatment of writers in the reality TV industry. “Time cards have been filled out often illegally, people are being asked to work through their lunch breaks . . . and work 15- to 20-hour days, frequently seven days a week,” said David Weiss, vice president of the Writers Guild of America, West, at a rally outside the guild’s Los Angeles headquarters. LA Times American Idol Season 8 Auditions Kick Off in San ...

Guild Launching "American Idol Truth Tour"
Published 7/17/2008 by Jeanne at Idol Stalker
... What’s the point?  Well, as of today about 50 reality TV writers and supporters will be protesting the American Idol auditions in the various cities because they believe reality TV writers are treated poorly.  “Time cards have been filled out often illegally, people are being asked to work through their lunch breaks . . . and work 15- to 20-hour days, frequently seven days a week,” said David Weiss, vice president of the Writers Guild of America West, at a rally outside their Los Angeles headquarters. ...