Everyone has noticed, heard or even participated in supporting the Writer's Guild of America and their strike against some major production companies and stations. If you haven't, then what have you been watching?

So many shows have been delayed, moved back a season or even canceled because of the strike. However, that is not what most people are worried about when it comes to the strike. They are concerned about the upcoming award shows. Already, the Golden Globes were replaced with a 30-minute, press-conference-style show. How's that for entertainment?

Personally, I am a full supporter of the Writer's Guild. I am a writer myself and these talented individuals have been underpaid for far too long.

As stated by a Writer's Guild Representative, "Over 46 percent of writers didn't even work last year, and one quarter of the writers made less than $37,000 a year."

Fans of these shows need to understand that most writers are middle class people...if even that. Now, I know we all miss our favorite shows. Life for me feels a little lacking. I have no show to plan my night around, no huge television parties (though it hasn't stopped us) and nothing to make my life feel like I'm lucky. Now that I'm writing about it, I think I need to get out more often or get a boyfriend.

Although some of the award shows have yet to be determined, most production companies are doing what they can to avoid a total award season breakdown. Neither the companies nor the writers want to deprive the audience of the award shows. Yet, writers and actors will strike for as long as possible. As long as possible could be a while. The last Writer's Strike in 1988 lasted 22 weeks. We're not even half way there.

Some award shows have made deals with the Writer's Guild of America and will not be picketed. For instance, the NAACP Image Awards will be taking place on Fox on February 14. The Screen Actors Guild Awards have been granted a waiver allowing writers to work on the show. Other agreements have been made with independent film and television studios Lionsgate, United Artists and David Letterman's studio Worldwide Pants.

Nothing has been determined about the awards shows, but if you keep up with the news and read a few papers, maybe the end of this strike is closer than you think.