Carson Daly About to Defy Writers Strike

[JohnWC]

NEW YORK (AP) — NBC's "Last Call with Carson Daly" is about to become the first late-night talk show to defy the writers strike and resume production.

Daly, who is not a member of the Writers Guild, will begin taping new episodes of his Burbank-based show this week for airing next week, an NBC spokesperson confirmed Tuesday.

The half-hour "Last Call" airs at 1:35 a.m. EST weeknights, but whether Daly's first new episode would air next Monday or Tuesday was initially unclear. No guests were disclosed.

A call for comment to the Writers Guild was not immediately returned Tuesday.

Daly is not the first talk-show host to go back into production. Ellen DeGeneres, who is a member of the union, has continued taping her daytime syndicated talk show after shutting down the first day of the strike. But "Last Call" becomes the first to break ranks among the late-night shows, which all had chosen to air repeats rather than tape new shows without their striking writers.

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I was kinda hoping this show wouldn't last through the strike. You can bet Dave will be screaming about this tomorrow.

[Basedow]

confused about why any of the REAL late night TV shows would follow the lead of THIS show, but maybe its a start.

[Furtherman]

He had writers?

[ChrisTheCop]

Well, at the beginning of the strike, I had a discussion with a friend about why cant talk shows just go on anyway? Ok, Youd have to do without the monologue and/or skits, but why cant two people just sit down, no preinterview, no written questions...and TALK??? And have a musical guest.

I figured Dave, Jay and Conan would definitely be able to do this, til I realized their probably in the writers guild.

I understand sympathy strikes, etc...but when it comes down to it, if a non-union host wanted to do his show despite the strike, I dont see a problem with it.

Too bad only no talents like Ellen and Carson have the guts.

[patsopinion]

hes so brave!

this might be the most awful show on the air
unfunny dreck

the if a show was scabbing against a union they would get beat to shit

what would be the writer reaction?
doorbell ditching?(nm writers arent fast enough to run off after)

[ToLEEdo]

They need to figure this thing out. They played a 1992 Leno last night...

[Marc with a c]

They need to figure this thing out. They played a 1992 Leno last night...

how do you know?

[booster11373]

I think he is a jerk but.....

Does anyone think he has a lot of pull? NBC probally just told him to get back to work or you will be replaced

[NickyL0885]

All i know is, when Conan replaces Jay, Carson better not replace Conan. Get Joel McHale from The Soup to take over.

[ChrisTheCop]

All i know is, when Conan replaces Jay, Carson better not replace Conan. Get Joel McHale from The Soup to take over.

love that guy. and the dog.

[Bulldogcakes]

hes so brave!

this might be the most awful show on the air
unfunny dreck

Mayber thats why he's going back. His union writers were a bunch of overpaid, lazy hacks.

Seriously though, if he was to scour the local comedy clubs and find some funny, local comics who need a few bucks (is there another kind?) I bet he could have a hilarious show. It would probably get cancelled in about 6 months, but by that time he'd have a huge cult following and probably could get a $weet deal from a cable outlet.

[Bulldogcakes]

love that guy. and the dog.

Awwww shucks. I didn't know you cared!

[lleeder]

how do you know?

All the jokes were about George Bush puking, Amy Fisher and Rodney King.

[JesterOfSadness]

He still has this show? Jesus..

[Chris from TX]

All i know is, when Conan replaces Jay, Carson better not replace Conan.

I can't imagine this being likely. I like the rumor of Robert Smigel taking over Late Night.
http://www.serienjunkies.de/news/bd466db6.jpg

I like this guy and his dog.

[Ritalin]

Carson Daly is a worthless pillow biter. Why the fuck does he have a show anyway?

[ChrisTheCop]

Carson Daly is a worthless pillow biter. Why the fuck does he have a show anyway?

he became famous from a little bit called Johnny-Carson-Daly...


sorry. did i say bit?

Its not a bit!!!!!

[tele7]

...back on tonight. I'm really going to miss Leno's old monologues.