networks: 1 writers: 0

les moonves told investors this morning that cbs' "financial picture was not affected negatively in any way shape or form." moonves further added that they were able to manage costs "in ways that that will allow us to operate more efficiently going forward." i.e. less scripted shows--more hidden gems like "my dad is better than your dad."

awesome. oh, and the cherry on top?

moonves goes on to say there was a lot of wasted spending in the past--"you don't need to spend $5 million on a pilot."

so i just want to make sure i get all of this straight:

not only have the writers been unemployed the last 4 months, but they are returning to a landscape that will provide them with fewer jobs and less money???

well at least writers can fall back on all their internet residuals.

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i look forward to their next strike in 2011.

is it just me or do they actually look happy to be on strike...