From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Larry Shaw is an American film and television director. He is currently a regular director on the ABC television series, Desperate Housewives, where he also serves as a co-executive producer for the show. In the past, Shaw has directed numerous television programs which include 21 Jump Street, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The X-Files, Parker Lewis Can't Lose and Lizzie McGuire. In addition to producing for Desperate Housewives, Shaw has also been a producer and director on the series Stingray and was an associate producer on the Hunter TV series which ran from 1984-1991.