The 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, which began in November 2007, all but crippled the United States' entertainment industry. Virtually all scripted Hollywood shows were expected to shut down by the week of December 19, 2007. Hollywood journalist Nikki Finke reported, "CEOs are determined to write off not just the rest of this TV season (including the Back 9 of scripted series), but also pilot season and the 2008/2009 schedule as well. Indeed, network orders for reality TV shows are pouring into the agencies right now."