Since the beginning of last week, the show has seemed to be more about making fun of Jon and how he's nothing without the writers (rave dance, robots, bombed gags, constantly mentioning it).

It is amazing that the political world is still so ridiculous that even producers and other non-writers can come up with jokes. Mind you, not nearly as clever, but good enough for a daily program. After all the process of clipping up the news can still go on.

But what do I know. I just watch the show.

Dude said:
"It started when Stewart came back and instead of supporting the strike was seen as bashing the writers, especially the first night... and that was completely unexpected. Since then it is completely obvious that the shows are scripted and that strike guidelines are not being followed."

I thought the first show back was supportive to the writers. However, TDS, by its very nature, is satirical, and is therefore kind of allowed - expected, even! - to satirise issues such as these if the material is ripe.

We have no real idea what goes on in the TDS corporate world either. "Bashing", "scab"...blimey. You're not the best ad. for supporting the strike, are you? Perhaps you could ask one of your friends/family to polish your comments a bit?

Uh, who am I? Just someone who lives in Hollywood and who has lots of family & friends in the industry: folks that create, write and act on shows you watch. NO JOKE.

Are your friends & family on strike? No, well mine are and this comes straight from them.

And yes, I do know folks who write for Colbert/Stewart (yes, even thought they're in NYC). Wouldn't have mentioned it if I didn't.

I am sure someone has posted about this but Stewart & Colbert are now seen as stabbing the writers in the back and, apparently, are in a lot of trouble with the WGA since it is obvious that they are writing. It is a BIG topic of conversation amongst the striking writers and the writers for both shows feel very betrayed.

It started when Stewart came back and instead of supporting the strike was seen as bashing the writers, especially the first night... and that was completely unexpected. Since then it is completely obvious that the shows are scripted and that strike guidelines are not being followed.

The WGA realizes that they were seen as over-reacting when it became clear that Jay Leno has scab writers (Jay has always been a "company man" and, despite his enormous porn habit, is clearly pretty conservative) but expect there to be repercussions for Stewart, his players & Colbert.

Kudos on the Clone High clip. That was exactly what I was thinking of when Jon was doing his Kennedy impression. What a great show. I love the "Scrubs" connections as well with a lot of that cast guest-starring, even Bill Lawrence.

"Last year, Abe said he was 15-years-old. Now he claims to be 16. Which is it Abe? Better keep your story straight."

Pure comic gold.