Hollywood Studios Say No to D.C. Dramas

By Nikki Schwab, Washington Whispers

Sorry, Washington wonks. Just because reality TV loves the District—with versions of MTV's The Real World and Bravo's Real Housewives franchises currently filming here—that doesn't mean a revival of hard-hitting policy-rich dramas à la The West Wing are next. "I think there's actually been a move away from doing controversial shows," says Neal Baer, executive producer for Law & Order SVU. "I think there has been a real change since shows like NYPD Blue and ER and West Wing." Studios now seem to frown on wonky, dramatic policy tussles. "I think that's because there's a fear that the audience might not like it," the producer says.

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