Andy Kindler has industry in stitches

July 19, 2008 Hollywood's labor strife, the rebranding of cable networks, late-night comedy, Judd Apatow and "The Love Guru" were the topics of punchlines in Andy Kindler's annual State of the Industry address here at the Just Comedy conference Friday afternoon. Kindler's appearance yet again packed a big conference room at the Hyatt Regency hotel, and he even poked fun at the addition of the inaugural Just Comedy to the 26th annual Just for Laughs comedy festival. Kindler also had thoughts on Jimmy Fallon, who will join NBC's late-night lineup once Leno's contract ends.

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