Refreshing: A group of 150 TV writers age 40 and over sued Disney, Fox, NBC, Paramount, talent agents -- more or less their whole industry -- for age discrimination. Execs had "graylisted" them, wanting only younger writers, assuming only younger ones had the schtuff to attract the coveted younger audience. The gray ones didn't take this lying down. After eight years in court they got a settlement of $70 million. I read this in AARP Magazine; click here to see the article.
For an energizing 3-minute YouTube rant called "Pay the Writer," by screenwriter Harlan Ellison, click here. I watch it often to remind myself that writers should get paid for writing.
I like it when writers get mad and pull together. Remember, they can't hire hot young interns for everything!
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That YouTube was totally awesome. I cracked up, laughed my butt off and was like, YES! Loved it. I'll read the article later. Can't wait to share the YouTube with others. Thanks for sharing.
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