Fallon and Meyers to aid staff during writers’ strike: Report.

NBC Late-Night Hosts Step Up to Support Staff During Hollywood Writers Strike

Late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers are making headlines for their recent act of generosity. According to sources, the hosts of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” will be helping to pay their crews during the ongoing Hollywood writers strike.

The labor dispute between production studios and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has caused both shows to go dark, but NBC will reportedly cover the first two weeks of lost wages. After that, Fallon and Meyers will take over the financial support for the third week.

In addition to financial support, the health benefits for the NBC late-night crew will also reportedly be extended through September.

Meyers has been vocal about his support for the writers, saying, “No one is entitled to a job in show business, but for those people who have a job, they are entitled to fair compensation. They are entitled to make a living. I think it’s a very reasonable demand that’s being set out by the guild. And I support those demands.”

The move comes after WGA members voted to authorize a strike if the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) did not approve a new contract with increased minimum compensation and larger contributions to benefits.

It’s heartening to see these late-night hosts stepping up to support their staff during a difficult time. Here’s hoping that a resolution can be reached soon for the benefit of all involved.

Key Takeaways:

• Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers are helping to pay their crews during the Hollywood writers strike.
• NBC will cover the first two weeks of lost wages, with the hosts taking over for the third week.
• The health benefits for the NBC late-night crew will be extended through September.
• Meyers has voiced his support for the writers and their demands for fair compensation.
• The move comes after WGA members voted to authorize a strike if a new contract was not approved.

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