Q&A: Josh Schwartz Prepares Launch of ‘Rockville CA’ on TheWB.com

With three network shows on the air or in the works, nobody will ever accuse writer-producer Josh Schwartz of being a slacker—even if he still kinda looks like one. But this week, the man who burst onto the TV scene by creating “The OC” is adding another project to his ever-expanding roster. It’s “Rockville CA,” an Internet-based drama for TheWB.com that combines scripted drama and live music in a sudsy blend worthy of the co-creator of “Gossip Girl.” Josh Schwartz Debuting March 17, “Rockville” may be the most high-profile project yet for TheWB.com, which has already attracted much buzz with shows such as “Children’s Hospital.” Between shooting the pilot for the upcoming “Gossip” spinoff and preparing the final episodes of “Chuck,” Mr. Schwartz took time to discuss everything on his plate with TelevisionWeek Deputy Editor and Columnist Josef Adalian. A transcript of their e-mail conversation follows. TelevisionWeek: What spurred you to produce “Rockville CA” for the Internet rather ... (link)