Striking Writer's Top 10 Demands, Letterman style

Leon · 01-03-2008, 01:11 PM

Letterman's Top 10 demands of striking writers - CNN.com

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NEW YORK (AP) -- Striking television writers delivered David Letterman's Top 10 list, "Demands of the Striking Writers," on his show Wednesday:

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, writer for daytime TV.

7. "Members of the AMPTP must explain what the hell AMPTP stands for" -- Warren Leight, writer for "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."

6. "No disciplinary action taken against any writer caught having inappropriate relationship with a copier" -- Jay Katsir, from "The Colbert Report."

5. "I'd like a date with a woman" -- Steve Bodow, from "The Daily Show."

4. "Hazard pay for breaking up fights on 'The View' " -- from writer and director Nora Ephron.

3. "I'm no accountant, but instead of us getting 4 cents for a $20 DVD, how about we get $20 for a 4-cent DVD?" -- Gina Johnfrido of "Law & Order."

2. "I don't have a joke. 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's "Late Night."

1. "Producers must immediately remove their heads from their -----" -- author Alan Zweibel.

Drew · 01-03-2008, 01:45 PM

That's like the best top ten I've seen in years.

ZeroSignal · 01-03-2008, 01:47 PM

ohio_eric · 01-03-2008, 01:47 PM

Dave rules. It was awfully nice of him to have his writers under contract before he returned to.

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7slinger · 01-03-2008, 09:22 PM

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forelander · 01-03-2008, 10:25 PM

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ohio_eric SS Contributor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 9,248 Thanked: 189 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Dave rules. It was awfully nice of him to have his writers under contract before he returned to.

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