NBCU’s Zucker on the strike, Apple

With the writers strike raging, one thing is clear: the costly way network television is made isn’t sustainable in a new digital age. “I think there were a tremendous number of inefficiencies in Hollywood and it often takes a seismic event to change them, and I think that’s what’s happened here,” said NBCU chief Jeff Zucker, predicting that “the development process will change forever.” As we’ve reported before, the pilot process is at the top of the list. Meanwhile, it looks like NBCU has patched up its relationship with Apple. “We’ve said all along that we admire Apple, that we want to be in business with Apple,” Zucker said. “We’re great fans of Steve Jobs.” So stay tuned…