Do writers actually not write during a strike?
This is one of my favorite parts of the whole strike. I love reading quotes from showrunners and writers who talk passionately about how they arent even thinking about writing during the strike. This from Varietys strike blog: [Scrubs creator and executive producer Bill] Lawrence admits its bittersweet not to be involved as Scrubs inches toward its series finale. The shows last episode hasnt yet been written and Lawrence said he wont even brainstorm ideas in his head on how J.D., Turk and the gang might say their final goodbyes [while on strike]. I havent put an ounce of thought into it, he said. Were on strike. During the downtime, its hard not to think about what to write next. But I fill my head with happy thoughts. Uh huh. That doesn’t quite go with what Lawrence is stating in the press that the show will go out on his terms, not those of NBC or ABC’s. But, nonetheless, let me see if I get this straight, Bill. You created and oversaw a critically acclaimed television series filled
