From Jay Leno To Tina Fey And The Election Tv Takes An Amazing Turn

These are just three of five games to alter the events that have transformed the way we watch TV, not only now but for years to come. Among the 100-day Writers Guild of America strike, the emergence of basic cable television as a central, and late-night gabber Jay Leno battles and eventual agreement with NBC, was not there ta dull moment in 2008 when it came to the small screen. No less significant, while the other two catalysts for change - the race for the White House and celebrity stunt casting - also shaken things done in the medium and fun to talk about. Read on to see what you mean. Leno, strike and basic cable, oh my! Leno, strike and basic cable, oh my! That right, Dorothy - 2008 was a year throughout the wonderful world of television.