The Man Behind 'The Shield'

Fresh Air

Published September 5, 2008 at 11:40 AM EDT

Shawn Ryan, creator and executive producer of the acclaimed FX drama, The Shield, discusses his involvement in the series. Ryan's other credits include co-producing and writing the CBS drama The Unit, and writing for Nash Bridges.

This interview was originally broadcast March 14, 2006.

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