‘Drew Barrymore Show’ writers decline to return as show sets premiere date after strike

“The Drew Barrymore Show” has set a new premiere date for Season 4 after the Hollywood writers’ strike ended last week. The syndicated daytime talk show is scheduled to return Oct. 16, according to “The Drew Barrymore Show” Instagram account. CBS Media Ventures, which produces “The Drew Barrymore Show,” backed the decision and said that talent would “not be performing any writing work covered by the WGA strike.” The announcement sparked a swift backlash from the WGA and its allies, who accused the actor and TV host of crossing the picket line. Because the actors’ strike is still going on, “The Drew Barrymore Show” has tapped a celebrity hairstylist, an interior designer, a professional chef, a sustainable-living guru and other “cutting-edge guests and key influencers” to fill the void.