From: Hulu on Thu, Mar 24 2011 5:19 PM

Series creator/executive producer Dick Wolf says the future of large and expensive plot-driven shows in times of shrinking audiences is "challenging, at best." Executive producer Rene Balcer says the show has to be available on-line.

From: Hulu on Thu, Mar 24 2011 5:18 PM

Series creator/executive producer Dick Wolf and executive producer Rene Balcer reflect that 6,000 actors have worked on the show. Cast member Sam Waterston says NYC has a great pool of actors. Wolf says NYC government support for the show is necessary.