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Kathy Griffin reportedly replacing the late Joan Rivers as host of E!’s Fashion Police
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Kathy Griffin reportedly replacing the late Joan Rivers as host of E!’s Fashion Police

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyNovember 19, 2014

Kathy Griffin may have been the only choice to replace the late Joan Rivers as host of E!’s Fashion Police, but reportedly it’s now a …

E! and Melissa Rivers announce “Fashion Police” will return in 2015; WGA writers on strike since 2013
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E! and Melissa Rivers announce “Fashion Police” will return in 2015; WGA writers on strike since 2013

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthySeptember 22, 2014September 22, 2014

Over the weekend, E! broadcast a special “Joan Day” to celebrate the life and work of the late Joan Rivers, and her daughter, Melissa, announced …

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“Fashion Police” writer expelled from WGA, claims he stopped paying dues 15 years ago, already resigned

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyOctober 15, 2013October 15, 2013

For a labor dispute in which the unionization of TV writers is in dispute, the Writers Guild of America sure is busy already, seemingly involved …

Joan Rivers settles WGA beef, but E!’s “Fashion Police” writers remain on strike
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Joan Rivers settles WGA beef, but E!’s “Fashion Police” writers remain on strike

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyOctober 8, 20132

Joan Rivers avoided a court hearing next week that would have put her in the hot seat over continuing to write and host E!’s Fashion …

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“Can We Talk?!?” Striking writers of E!’s Fashion Police with Joan Rivers speak out

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJuly 9, 2013

The writers for E!’s Fashion Police with Joan Rivers have been on strike since April, seeking health insurance, pensions and fair pay. Turns out they’ve …

E!’s “Fashion Police” writers on strike: Funny or Die finds them in the wrong offices
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E!’s “Fashion Police” writers on strike: Funny or Die finds them in the wrong offices

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyMay 13, 20131

The writers for E!’s Fashion Police with Joan Rivers have been on strike for a couple of weeks, and they’re a bit restless. How restless? …

E! thinks “Fashion Police” writers should hold a union election, despite already going on strike with WGA support
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E! thinks “Fashion Police” writers should hold a union election, despite already going on strike with WGA support

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyApril 26, 20132

UPDATE: The writers for E!’s Fashion Police with Joan Rivers have sent another missive to the cable network. Writers went on strike last week, seeking …

Been there, done that: Ted Alexandro on the UCB, and the 2002 stand-up petition to NYC clubs
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Been there, done that: Ted Alexandro on the UCB, and the 2002 stand-up petition to NYC clubs

Sean L. McCarthyby Sean L. McCarthyJanuary 30, 2013January 30, 20132

“New York City is the Mecca of standup comedy and we, as comedians, are proud to share that tradition with you, the clubs providing comedians …

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