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No Writer’s Guild Advantage for the Late Show

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Just because there’s more jokes on the Late Show from the writers doesn’t mean there’s more good jokes. Many parts of David Letterman’s opening monologue seem mostly hit orDavid Letterman miss in comparison to his rivals. However, there is one advantage Letterman does have – an intrepid new segment near the end of each show where Letterman interviews one of the staff members. Considering the last staff member recounted her hectic first day working with Courtney Love – I wouldn’t be surprised if some of these workers were more interesting then the guests themselves, and that just might put Letterman and the Late Show on-top during the rest of the strike. The Late Show airs on CBS at 10:35 PM.

Writer’s Strike Felt But Not Seen on Tonight Show

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Jay Leno fans can rejoice – the Tonight Show hasn’t crossed the picket line without its humor. The show still feels largely the same, with monologues, skits and guests galore. The writer’s strike is certainly referenced – during one show, Jay Leno holds off on finishing a joke in a nod to the writer’s dispute. But the format itself remains largely unchanged. The line-up for guests seems slightly sporadic at times, ranging from top-notch to obscure, but Leno and company seem to be holding their own without the writers – for now. The Tonight Shows airs on NBC at 10:35 PM.