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The Last Big Writer Strike in 2007

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The writers went on strike in 2007 and it lasted 100 days. Strikes have historically been the cause of a big increase in reality TV. The writers guild didn't have jurisdiction or power to negotiate over those at the time. They reached a deal in early January but only after a lot of fighting back and forth.

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