New York City's investment in television production is bearing a lot of fruit with 23 primetime shows now being made in the city. --- Shawn Ryan, creator of "The Shield" and "Terriers," has a new show in the works for ABC. --- We've got a great clip of Louis C.K. on "Conan." --- Not much on primetime tonight, check the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan.
TV Junkie: NYC Reaps Benefits of Jump in TV Production; New Shawn Ryan Show
TV Junkie: Super Bowl XLV Most-Watched Ever/Thank God It's Over; 'The Chicago Code' Premieres Tonight
We rehash some Super Bowl high water marks: most-watched Super Bowl, most-watched ad this Super Bowl, average halftime show viewing, etc. with a slight touch of snark. --- Then it's on to tonight's series premiere of "The Chicago Code" on Fox at 9pm (great series: watch it!) as well as the TV Junkie Must-Watch Plan and listings.
TV Junkie: White Does Right
In case you missed Betty White's appearance on "SNL" Mashable's got all the clips including the dress rehearsal skits that didn't make it to the live broadcast. The show was also a reunion for former regulars including Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, Ana Gasteyer and Molly Shannon. The Facebook movement to get White on the show as host resulted in hype that ensured the largest "SNL" audience since the fall of 2008 (remember their election surge?).
TV Junkie: Lady Gaga Guests on 'Launch My Line'; Shawn Ryan Gets New Series; Beginning of the End for 'Nip/Tuck'
The TV Junkie Plan: "The Human Spark", "Man vs. Wild", "Nip/Tuck", "The Daily Show", Conan (Matthew Broderick), Ferguson (Ray Romano of #MOACA).
TV Junkie: 'Living With Ed'; FOX Mid-Season Schedule; 'Nip/Tuck' Surrealism
The TV Junkie Plan: "Living With Ed", "Modern Family", "Cougar Town", "Nip/Tuck", Letterman, Fallon.
TV on DVD: Interview with Shawn Ryan, Creator of 'The Shield' - Complete Series out on DVD Today
Today marks the release of "The Shield: Complete Series" on DVD. This series pushed the boundaries of what could be done on cable television, in terms of content, quality of writing and production, and talent (Academy Award winners galore guested or had long-running storylines). "The Shield" paved the way for current darlings of the critics and viewers like "Damages", "Mad Men", "Breaking Bad", Saving Grace", etc. High quality, aggressive and unapologetic storytelling is not limited to premium cable anymore because of "The Shield".

