Letterman returns Wednesday with WGA's praise; Leno to return without it.
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A showdown between late-night rivals will be fought on television screens this Wednesday.
Immediately after the writers began striking in November, Letterman and Leno went to reruns.
New episodes start this week, but under different conditions. David Letterman recently made a special agreement with the WGA to allow him to shoot new episodes. He was able to make these arrangements because he owns the production company. Now that Letterman has secured WGA's approval, his shows can feature scripted comedy routines and his famous Top 10 list. WGA approval also makes him more likely to have guests that are members of the Screen Actors Guild.
Things don't look as promising for Leno, who normally brings in more audiences. Leno is returning without the WGA's approval, which means that he will have fewer guests and will have to do without scripted comedy.
Letterman also cut a deal for "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson."
Immediately after the writers began striking in November, Letterman and Leno went to reruns.
New episodes start this week, but under different conditions. David Letterman recently made a special agreement with the WGA to allow him to shoot new episodes. He was able to make these arrangements because he owns the production company. Now that Letterman has secured WGA's approval, his shows can feature scripted comedy routines and his famous Top 10 list. WGA approval also makes him more likely to have guests that are members of the Screen Actors Guild.
Things don't look as promising for Leno, who normally brings in more audiences. Leno is returning without the WGA's approval, which means that he will have fewer guests and will have to do without scripted comedy.
Letterman also cut a deal for "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson."
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- joshuaheller
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