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Drew Carey Speaks Out About Funding Writers’ Meals Amid Strike: “It Was the Right Thing to Do”

The comedian and 'The Drew Carey Show' host made an appearance at the Writers Guild of America's Los Angeles awards ceremony on Sunday night.

Drew Carey is opening up about the hefty investment he made by paying for striking writers’ meals at two Los Angeles-area restaurants in 2023. In an appearance at the Writers Guild of America awards ceremony in Los Angeles on Sunday night, the comedian addressed his decision to pay for WGA members’ meals at Bob’s Big Boy and Swingers over the course of the 148-day strike. ❤️,” Carey tweeted on Sept. 26, adding, “If the strike is officially over tomorrow you’ll have til midnight to have one last meal at Bob’s Big Boy or Swingers!

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