Members of the Writers Guild of America are planning a return to work Wednesday after voting to end their strike on its 100th day, thus allowing Hollywood to jump-start stalled production of numerous TV sitcoms and dramas. The Oscars (on Feb 24th) were threatened to be boycotted by writers and actors that would have robbed the ceremony of its celebrity luster.

The strike that began Nov. 5 dealt a financial blow to a wide range of businesses dependent on work from studios. It took a $3.2 billion toll in direct and indirect costs on the economy of Los Angeles County, the home of most of the nation's TV and film production.

Shows such as Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives, The Office, and others are scheduled to begin airing more episodes within a month.

Source: Yahoo News