The CW Network rolling heads to aid its struggle, comedy department gone, and thats no joke

BY SDH The CW Network, the well publicized and celebrated joint venture between CBS and Warner Brothers is said to have laid off 25-30 CWers due to what they say is a result of the WGA strike and loads of new shows that cost a lot to produce but probably came up short. The network is said to have kept its head above water thanks to Tyra Bank's America's Next Top Model and shows like Smallville and One Tree Hill. The CW, formed in late 2006 by CBS Corp and Time Warner Inc from the ashes of the UPN and WB networks, has struggled to gain traction during its second season. Its latest crop of new shows garnered only modest viewer response upon their fall launch, and DVR penetration has impacted broadcast ratings across the board. Struggling CW Network lays off staffers [Reuters]