On KMOX today, I talked with TV comedy writer Jon Macks, who hasn't written any jokes for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" this week because of the strike. He reported what it's been like on the picket line, talked about celebrities who have shown up to show their support for the writers, and explained the anger towards Ellen DeGeneres for continuing to produce her show during the strike. And there's the solidarity at home in Jon's family -- they all want him to get another job, quick!
Listen.
Jon Macks is a longtime staff writer for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," author of several books including "How To Be Funny," and is developing a major motion picture for Universal. He has also written for the Oscars, Emmys, Tonys, Comic Relief, A Capitol Fourth, and many other TV events. He's on my KMOX show Fridays at 4:15pm CT.
1 comments:
I love Jon but...
He;s not correct.
If "Heroes" for example is PURCHASED - say in Itunes - the writers *do* get money.
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