The moves by the two prominent talk-show hosts have been met with disapproval by union officials.
It’s a question worth asking in light of the fact that both Bill Maher and Drew Barrymore have recently announced plans to resume their shows to the disappointment of Hollywood union officials. Maher hosts “Real Time with Bill Maher” on HBO, while Barrymore is behind the syndicated “Drew Barrymore Show.”
Barrymore, whose show resumes airing on Sept. 18, struck a similar tone. She said in an Instagram post earlier this week that her show “may have my name on it but this is bigger than just me.” But she also indicated that she will be in “compliance” with the strike terms — in her case she didn’t mention anything about writers, but noted that she will not be “discussing or promoting film and television that is struck of any kind.
Frank Lieberman, an entertainment executive, told MarketWatch that there is no question that some people in the industry are indeed hurting financially and need to find work. But he also thinks the decisions by Maher and Barrymore go beyond that.But either way, it’s about getting back in the game. And either way, Lieberman said “it definitely weakens the strike” effort.
Of course, the strike affects Hollywood studios and executives, too. And as the work stoppage continues, it may be forcing their hand to reach an agreement with the writer and actor unions.
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