Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers assist pay employees throughout writers strike

Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers are placing their cash the place their mouths are.

The comedians and NBC late-night hosts will assist pay their crews whereas their reveals — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” — are darkish as a result of present Hollywood writers strike.

NBC is paying staffers on the reveals by means of the top of subsequent week, whereas Fallon and Meyers will then pay staff for the third week, sources informed us.

The reveals’ employees can even have healthcare prolonged by means of September, reviews stated.

Both hosts beforehand helped pay their staffs after they had been off throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The hosts are additionally each members of the hanging Writers Guild of America.

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Meyers stated on his present this week: “I like writing. I like writing for TV. I like scripting this present. I like that we get to come back in with an thought for what we wish to do each day and we get to work on all of it afternoon after which I’ve the pleasure of popping out right here.

He added, “No one is entitled to a job in present enterprise. But for these individuals who have a job, they’re entitled to truthful compensation. They are entitled to make a residing. I believe it’s a really affordable demand that’s being set out by the guild. And I help these calls for.”

Variety reported that NBC staffers had been informed Wednesday morning throughout manufacturing calls that Fallon and Meyers would personally assist foot the tabs to maintain them paid.

Deadline was the primary to report the information.

The WGA’s 11,500 screenwriter members are refusing to work after the Hollywood studios didn’t agree on a brand new three-year contract. The writers need pay will increase and different advantages.