Coming Attractions: More New Orleans-Themed
TV Shows Now In Production

So it looks like “K-Ville” was just the beginning.

Looking to capitalize on the buzz around the Emmy win for Spike Lee’s epic Katrina documentary “When the Levees Broke” and the premiere of the new FOX series “K-Ville,” Hollywood production companies are scrambling to come up with new Louisiana-themed shows.

It’s a boon to the local film and television industry and a vindication of the Lieutenant Governor’s push to give the industry a new round of lucrative tax breaks.

Here’s a rundown of what’s currently in production:

“T-Town”
A buddy action-comedy about two oddly matched police officers fighting crime Westbank style.

“The J.P.”
A teen drama depicting the trials and tribulations of privileged young residents of Jefferson Parish’s posh lakefront era north of West Esplanade.

“The Zydecos”
A drama about disorganized crime in Southwest Louisiana.

“Dr. John, Medicine Man”
Music legend Mack Rebennack stars as a blues piano player on America’s western frontier in the 1870s who can cure the sick.

“Are You Smarter Than A Chalmatian?”
Based on the hit Jeff Foxworthy game show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?”

“Deal or No Deal: The Road Home”
New Orleans residents will negotiated with the Federal Government “Banker” to see how much they will get in aid to rebuild. The Saintsations guest star, holding 30 mailboxes instead of briefcases.

“Chris Owens: Mindfreak”
The ageless adult entertainer pulls off her most amazing magic trick yet: convincing the world she’s still attractive.

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