Drew Carey Supported Writers With Astonishing Amount Of Money
With the strike thankfully coming to an end in Hollywood, one of the biggest takeaways will be that Drew Carey supported the writers.
In the land of make believe Hollywood, where almost everything is manufactured, one thing remains real and true. No one has ever said a bad thing about comedian, actor and TV host, Drew Carey. His support of the writers validates that sentiment.
Drew Carey’s Humble Beginnings
From Drews’ humble beginnings in Cleveland, as a joke writer for a local DJ, that need to entertain and be funny took him to Hollywood. After getting thrown out of college and serving in the Marines, a comedy career was next. His first big break came with a slot on Star Search in 1988. Just a few years later, he got his BIG shot on The Tonight Show, and Late Night With David Letterman. In 1995, The Drew Carey Show debuted with Drew playing a fictional version of himself.
Drew Carey Supported Writers In An Astounding Way
For many of his early years building his career, Drew was a writer, for himself. So when it came to support the writers, it was an easy choice. Not only did Drew open up his wallet, he wanted ZERO recognition. His current job as the host of The Price Is Right pays very well. Add to that a reported salary from The Drew Carey Show, around $100,000 at the beginning, to $750,000 per episode by the end, Drew has the money to REALLY gave back.
During the 146 day strike, he quietly gave his support. According to Sheknows.com:
Back in May, the comedian quietly announced that he would pay from writers’ breakfast and lunches (plus tip) at two Los Angeles locations. According to the Substack newsletter Strikegeist , Carey has paid “about $10,000 each week” to Bob’s Big Boy alone and the final tab should total somewhere between “$400,000 to $600,000”.
That Bob’s Big Boy is famous landmark, reportedly where Drew eats often. I was told that when I ate there in 2007.
One day I hope to meet him there and buy HIM lunch.