This has always been one of my fave topics as well. 
And I know you are a big time fan of "classic" TV, Ironside. 
I know I've mentioned this one before on the old forum, but have to give props to the show Gossip Girl - if for no other reason than it's a great place for bands to have thier music heard
I am friendly with the manager of the band The Raveonettes - and he has gotten their music on that show for two consecutive weeks. Not only during the show - but it got the featured plug at the end of the show too. I was really happy to see that.
And it's an entertaining (if somewhat lightweight) show. 