Leno released in a statement today, "This has been a very difficult six weeks for everybody affected by the writers strike. I was, like most people, hoping for a quick resolution when this began. I remained positive during the talks and while they were still at the table discussing a solution, "The Tonight Show" remained dark in support of our writing staff. "

Leno, an ardent supporter of the WGA, was under scrutiny recently because Christmas bonuses were given using their normal payscale. However, he spent many hours on the picket line handing out donuts and talking with the picketing writers.

Conan O'Brien released a similar statement: "I have been and continue to be an ardent supporter of the WGA and their cause. My career in television started as a WGA member and my subsequent career as a performer has only been possible because of the creativity and integrity of my writing staff. Since the strike began, I have stayed off the air in support of the striking writers while, at the same time, doing everything I could to take care of the 80 non-writing staff members on Late Night. "

But without writers, will the shows be any good? O'Brien doesn't sound positive: "Of course, my show will not be as good. In fact, in moments it may very well be terrible.  My sincerest hope is that all of my writers are back soon, working under a contract that provides them everything they deserve."