Solidarity march

Marchers rally on Hollywood Boulevard to show their solidarity with striking members of the Writers Guild of America.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

A protester carries a picket sign along Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame.  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

A young supporter listens to speakers during the “Solidarity with Writers” march in Hollywood.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Thousands of people gathered for the march down Hollywood Boulevard on the 16th day of the writers strike. Among the supporters were politicians, actors and members of other unions.  (Kevork Djansezian / Associated Press)

Diners at a Hollywood Boulevard restaurant look on as marchers show their support of the writers strike.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Sandra Oh of TV’s “Grey’s Anatomy” joins the rally.  (Kevork Djansezian / Associated Press)

Emily Blake supports the cause with her impression of a boxing ring-card girl.  (Kevork Djansezian / Associated Press)

With a life-size cutout of John Wayne at his side and a black cowboy hat atop his head, Curly Twiford of the TV and Motion Pictures Animal Trainers Assn. stands in solidarity with WGA members.  (Seam Masterson / EPA)

Jeremiah K. Gerbracht, of the Wild Bunch of Hollywood Actors Group, and his dog, Sir Davidson, join thousands marching in support of the Writers Guild of America.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Writer Tim Tori’s haircut shows his sentiments.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)