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I agree famdoc. While networks succumb to cheap-ass reality programming, cable and basic cable networks have been churning out very high quality dramatic and comedic content. I find shows like The Wire and Dexter much more compelling than even big screen offerings the last few years.

Fortunately, it's the aftermarket profitability of such shows (distribution on the Internet, internationally, and DVD) which make high-cost high-quality content viable for profitable production.

Music industry execs should take note and realize that they can make money if they work on their distribution channels, rather than bitching about the lack of interest in low-quality junk pumped through an outdated business model.

Re: In Treatment.

Intelligent writing in television seems to have made a comeback (In Treatment, The Wire, Dexter, Deadwood, Mad Men). Just looks as if Weeds has jumped the shark, however.

Moving from LA to NYC, that's a new one. I wonder how much revenue the city is losing from these tax breaks.

A swan removal from a school in Brooklyn? Not an ugly duckling?