Green light for the Oscars as writers return to work

LIGHTS, camera, action — but first, here come the writers.

Members of the Writers Guild of America returned to work yesterday, after voting to end their strike on its 100th day, thus allowing Hollywood to jump-start stalled production of numerous TV sitcoms and dramas.

“It will be all hands on deck for the writing staff,” said Chris Mundy, co-executive producer of the CBS drama Criminal Minds. Actual production won’t begin, however, until scripts have been completed.