The writers strike is getting pretty increasingly depressing - especially now that we are finding out that many of our favorite shows will have shortened seasons and some, like “24,” won’t have a season at all.
Big stars are showing support in growing numbers including Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy (pictured abvove) and Ray Romano and his former "Everybody Loves Raymond" leading lady Patricia Heaton also marched in L.A.
"I won't cross the picket line," The Hollywood Reporter quotes Romano as saying. "I was in the writers room every day for nine years (on 'Raymond'). ... Without the writers, (co-star) Brad (Garrett) and I would have been sitting on the couch looking at our feet for 22 minutes."
Others supporting writers Thursday were America Ferrera and Vanessa Williams of "Ugly Betty" as well as several cast members of "General Hospital."
The Rev. Jesse Jackson walked the picket line arm in arm with WGA West president Patric Verrone. Jackson said the strike reflects broader workplace issues in America:"You're fighting for the dignity of the American worker," he said. "You're fighting for the American dream, and that dream is worth fighting for. ... Keep fighting for your jobs, wages, benefits, growth. Your victory is America's victory."
"Prosperity must be shared," he added. "In the media industry, too few people control too much."
In New York, the famous faces walking the picket lines included Robin Williams, David Duchovny, Tim Robbins, Julianne Moore, "SNL" star Seth Myers, and "Law and Order: SVU" stars Chris Meloni and Richard Belzer.