Sad Business: "The Office" Shuts Down Production

In an expected move, studio NBC Universal has shut down production on comedy The Office.

The decision comes after stars Steve Carell and Rainn Wilson, in addition to writer/actor hyphenates B.J. Novak, Mindy Kaling, and Paul Lieberstein, have not shown up for shooting again on Day Two of the WGA strike.

Executive producer Greg Daniels has also not reported for work this week to render non-writing services as part of his role as showrunner. The writing staff, as well as other WGA members, have been heavily picketing the lot where The Office shoots.

In related news, reports have reached me that Tina Fey has not crossed the picket line to film her scenes for NBC's 30 Rock, despite being quoted yesterday that she would be fulfilling her acting obligations to the series.

Production has also been halted on comedies Back to You, Old Christine, 'Til Death, Rules of Engagement, Two and a Half Men, and The Big Bang Theory as well as drama Desperate Housewives.