“The WGA and AMPTP now have a confirmed schedule to bargain this week, starting on Wednesday,” the writers guild wrote in a memo to members on Monday morning. “You might not hear from us in the coming days while we are negotiating, but know that our focus is getting a fair deal for writers as soon as possible.”

With the news of negotiations resuming, Maher postponed the return of “Real Time with Bill Maher” out of solidarity.

“My decision to return to work was made when it seemed nothing was happening and there was no end in sight to this strike,” he wrote on Monday. “Now that both sides have agreed to go back to the negotiating table I’m going to delay the return of Real Time, for now, and hope they can finally get this done.”

[Maher joins Drew Barrymore in backing down under pressure. – John]