David Shore created House M.D., the television series centered on diagnostician Gregory House.
Shore developed the show for Fox with executive producers Katie Jacobs and Paul Attanasio. The concept adapted the familiar medical-drama format into a mystery structure: each episode presented an unusual illness, and House’s team investigated it by testing competing diagnoses.
The character of House was partly inspired by Sherlock Holmes. Both figures are exceptional deductive thinkers, live in a fictionalized version of New Jersey or London respectively, and have personalities that make ordinary social interaction difficult. The series also used recurring Holmes-related details, including House’s address, 221B Baker Street.
Shore remained closely involved as a writer and executive producer. House premiered in 2004 and ran for eight seasons, becoming one of Fox’s best-known scripted dramas. The show’s combination of medical puzzles, ensemble conflict, and Hugh Laurie’s central performance made its creator’s name closely associated with the series.