Tuesday, February 28, 2017

An all new 'Dateline' Friday March 3, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Betrayed" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. Dennis Murphy returns with an intriguing episode. I can't wait...,

NBC says, "When a rising star attorney in South Florida is murdered, police investigate whether her death is connected to a web of fraud, betrayal and more than $1 billion in missing money. Dennis Murphy reports."

Click photo for DATELINE TV Preview of BETRAYED.
http://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/preview-betrayed-886511683600
(NBC Logo)

Kitty returns in an all new 'Elementary' Sunday March 5, 2017

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The next episode is called, "Wrong Side of the Road" that will air this Sunday at 10/9 p.m. This will be part 1 of a 2 part story line. TV fans are excited over at Facebook because Kitty is returning. They are split on "Shinwell" who has been working mainly with Watson this TV season. I like Shinwell and we'll see what happens to him. 

TV GUIDE says, "Holmes' former protégé, Kitty Winter, returns to New York after a three-year absence to warn him that a killer is eliminating everyone involved with a case they worked on together in London, and that they're the next targets. As Sherlock, Kitty, Joan and the NYPD join forces to find the perpetrator, Watson discovers Kitty has a life-changing secret."

(There has been no TV promos from CBS lately. That's why I haven't put any up on this blog). 

Click photo for ELEMENTARY over at CBS.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/elementary/
(CBS Facebook Social Media. From Left: Kitty, Watson, Captain Gregson & Sherlock)

Monday, February 27, 2017

SAG-AFTRA members seeking their W-2 forms from 2016

Press Release at official SAG-AFTRA website: 

"SAG-AFTRA does not issue W-2 tax forms. Instead, members receive them from the companies for which they've worked. If members need to contact a studio or payroll house directly to change their listed address or ask questions about W-2 tax forms, below is the contact information for some of the major studios and payroll houses (including union contacts).

"Click here to Download Hotline Phone Numbers for Requesting Duplicate W-2 or 1099 Forms."

"Don't Forget: Members can always update their SAG-AFTRA mailing address by logging into their membership account on SAGAFTRA.org -- go to Member Services -- then select My Information and then click on -- edit address."

"Please Note: Changes made to a member’s SAGAFTRA.org profile -- aren’t transferred to the studio or payroll house."

Bill Paxton, 'A Simple Plan' actor dies at 61

Bill Paxton passed away during hospital surgery. He has been in some blockbuster films during his acting career. The first was, "The Terminator" (1984),  "Aliens" (1986), "True Lies" (1994), "Apollo 13" (1995), "Twister" (1996) & 'Titanic" (1997). His lead role in "Twister" brought him international popularity. 

Paxton was no slouch when it came to television either. He appeared in "The Atlanta child murders" (1985), "Fresno" (1986), "Big Love" (2006-11), "Hatfields & McCoys" (2102), "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D" (2014) & his final role in the TV series remake of the movie, "Training Day" (2017). 

There have been many good roles in-between. He is from the state of Texas. There was always that southern boy attitude he expresses in each role. As a fan of his work. I admired his small hometown characters the most because he fit into them so well. My favorite is, "A Simple Plan" (1998). Him, his brother and a friend find $4 million dollars inside a small plane that crashed. All three deal with their greed and it leads to murder. Paxton's character, Hank, is the moral center who has to decide what's right and wrong. Even if he has to pull a gun on his own brother. 

The independent film, "One False Move" (1992) became a small hit. Even the famous critics, "Siskel and Ebert" praised the film. It ended up on Gene Siskel's top favorite film of that year. Paxton plays Dale, a small town cop who wants to go to the big city and be a detective. When a group of killers come to his town. It is his test to catch them and he experiences a violence he never, ever imagined. 

Below is the movie trailers of "A Simple Plan" and "One False Move." Check out these movies because I think they are Bill Paxton's best performances.

 
(It stars, Bill Paxton, Billy Bob Thornton and Bridget Fonda).

(It stars Bill Paxton and Billy Bob Thornton)

Sunday, February 26, 2017

'48 Hours' Stalking doesn't just happen to celebrities

"48 Hours" (CBS) was seen Saturday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. The 2-hour special on Feb. 25, 2017 was called, “Stalked." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.79 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “NBA Saturday Prime-time" (ABC) grabbed 2.34 overall & 0.8 with adults. “NHL Hockey" (NBC) nabbed 2.02 overall & 0.6 with adults.

"48 Hours" is an investigative program that covers crime & murder in the United States. This episode was reported and narrated by Erin Moriarty.

Stalked.” Christina Grimmie was a talented singer who did not know she had a male stalker. He believed she was his soulmate. She greeted fans in Florida (2016) and he approached her with a gun. She died instantly from three gunshot wounds. He put the same gun to his head and committed suicide. It was reminiscent of the 1989 death of actress, Rebecca Schaeffer, who was gunned down by her male stalker. He was jealous of her fake love affair in the film, “Scenes from the class struggle in Beverly Hills.” The young man was sentenced to life in prison without parole. 

Stalking has become heightened by the “Internet” and it doesn't happen only to celebrities. There is a reported 7 million Americans (men and women) who are stalked each year. Actress, Pauley Perrett (NCIS) has been stalked for a decade. She's trying to change "stalking" laws in California and across the United States. 

Note: In the second hour, Erin Moriarty contacts a male stalker who believes he is Jesus and Harry Potter. He stalks celebrities and businessmen. It's disturbing, but what is more disturbing is local police who shame the victims.  

You can watch episodes of “48 Hours” at CBS. Click photo.
http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/stalked-part-1-2/
(CBS logo. Are you being stalked)

Saturday, February 25, 2017

'Hawaii Five-0' Steve and Danno find missing uranium

Hawaii Five-0” (CBS) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Feb. 24, 2017 was called, “E malama pono.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 9.02 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.1 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Shark Tank” (ABC) grabbed 5.81 overall & 1.3 with adults. “Emerald City” (NBC) nabbed 2.31 overall & 0.6 with adults.

“Hawaii Five-0” stars, Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett), Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly), Grace Park (Kono Kalakaua), Scott Caan (Danny Williams) & Chi McBride (Lou Grover).

E malama pono.” Steve and Danno are teaching “Five-0” students about how to run a good raid. (They had just shown a raid that went wrong for them). Both begin to argue about their trust issues in front of the students. Later, Steve discovers that Sang Min has entered his home and was injured. He had quit human trafficking, but was lured down to the harbor. He was then ambushed by a bomb terrorist named Desmond who is wanted by the FBI. Steve and Danno sky dive into a remote forest area to search for Desmond. They stumble onto several men who work with missing uranium.

Note: There is no conclusion to last week's episode with Alicia and Madison. Alicia was given a gun by Madison to end her life. The gun did go off, but we don't know what happened after that...,  

Click photo for HAWAII FIVE-0 over at CBS.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/hawaii_five_0/
(Steve and Danno argue through transport of uranium bomb)

'Elementary' Pre-empted Sunday Feb. 26, 2016

ELEMENTARY on CBS. There will be no episode this Sunday Feb. 26, 2017. It will be pre-empted by a 2-hour "NCIS: Los Angeles" that will begin at 9/8 p.m. "60 Minutes" will start prime time at 7/6 p.m. 

TV fans of "Elementary" are questioning Shinwell. He has been one of many characters with whom Sherlock and Watson work off of each TV season. He may not be as strong as Sherlock's dad Morland or Kitty. Shinwell seems to be a good friend to Watson though. We'll see what happens at the end of the TV season. He might be a part of the cliffhanger. Stay tuned...,

Click photo for ELEMENTARY on CBS.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/elementary/
(CBS photo from Season 2)

'Dateline' Bitter e-mails & cyber stalking send a woman to jail

"Dateline" (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired in Albuquerque, NM at 9 p.m. (central time) on KOB 4. Last night's episode on Feb. 24, 2017 was called, “Diabolical.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.97 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.8 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) grabbed 7.33 overall & 0.8 with adults (repeat). “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 4.94 overall & 1.0 with adults.

“Dateline” is an investigative program focusing on crime & murder in the United States. The reporter and narrator is Dennis Murphy.

Diabolical.” Michelle married Ian and both moved into a condo at California. She paid down on that condo worth more than $10,000. They broke up and Michelle sent him angry emails. He had 6 months to leave the condo who then started a relationship with Angela. She claimed to be pregnant who also began receiving angry emails from Michelle. Ian and Angela took out a restraining order against Michelle. Those emails got more bitter. She went as far as posting ads on the “Craigslist” website. Strange men began showing up at Angela's door involving attempted rape. Michelle was then arrested. Was it she who sent those emails?

Watch episodes of “Dateline” streaming online at NBC. Click photo.
http://www.nbc.com/dateline
(NBC Logo)

Thursday, February 23, 2017

2008 'Stolen Beauty' suspect arrested of missing pageant queen & teacher

48 HOURS on CBS. The episode called, "Stolen Beauty" aired back in 2008. The subject was Tara Grinstead who went missing in 2005. She had completely disappeared. 

A male suspect has been arrested in Tara's disappearance along with her murder (2017). His name is Ryan Duke who went to the high school where Tara had taught history class. Police got a tip from an anonymous person about Ryan who was never looked at in Tara's disappearance. Her body remains are still missing.

Click photo for CBS NEWS for the update on Tara's case.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/authorities-suspect-arrested-in-case-of-long-missing-teacher/
(Tara Grinstead)

Below is a TV fan "YouTube" upload of "Stolen Beauty" which aired on "48 Hours" back in 2008. It is a full episode. (The CBS website episode does not play for some reason).

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Feb. 25, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Stalked" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. It is a special 2-hour program. Check it out...,

CBS says, "Singer Christina Grimmie was killed by a stalker and Ivanka Trump has been stalked, too; now, an "'NCIS' star is trying to change stalking laws. '48 Hours' correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates."

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

A mother & two kids murdered in 'Where is Robert Fisher?'

WHERE IS ROBERT FISHER? from Charlie Minn Films. This documentary covers the death of a mom and her two kids. All three were murdered and their home was set on fire at Scottsdale, AZ (2001). The husband and father, Robert Fisher, disappeared the day his family died. He was last seen at an ATM machine withdrawing $280.00. He was driving his wife's truck which was abandoned in a national forest a few days later. Robert hasn't been seen since. He is the main suspect in his family's deaths and has been put on the FBI's "10 Most Wanted List" (2002). 

What intrigued me about this documentary was how the disappearance of Robert had captivated the state of Arizona. The FBI had thousand's of leads on Robert's whereabouts which turned up nothing. He was supposedly seen from Guatemala, South America and in Canada. Did he commit suicide? Did someone help him escape? Is he living in Mexico? The biggest question is...,why did he kill his family? The personal home videos don't tell us anything and neither does the wide speculation and rumors. (It's a real mystery and I love a good mystery).

If you sign up with AMAZON PRIME VIDEO for 30 days. You get a "free trial" to watch videos. (that's what I did). You can also visit the official website and purchase the DVD for $24.99.

Click poster for official Website.
http://charlieminn.com/product/where-is-fisher/
(Official Poster)

CBS 'Crimesider' 1959 cold case murder still unsolved

COLD CASES from CBS. Seattle, Washington. Witnesses from 1959 are all deceased and so are the original homicide detectives. The murder of a widow by "bomb" is as cold as ice...,

Crime-sider says, "Pearl Kongsle, a 62-year-old widow with no known enemies, was enjoying a Seattle fall evening with friends in 1959 when she stepped outside to examine a paper bag on her front stoop. Inside was a powerful bomb that detonated, scorching her body and tearing her right hand from her arm, killing her." 

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Feb. 24, 2017

HAWAII FVIE-0 on CBS. The newest episode is called, "E malama pono" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. I hope they resolve the cliffhanger last week with Alicia Brown. She shot that gun...,

CBS says, "McGarrett and Danny finally track down the missing uranium, which has been used to build a bomb located in the middle of the jungle. Now, they must carefully extract the unstable explosive through treacherous terrain before it detonates."

Click photo for HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/hawaii_five_0/
(CBS Facebook Social Media. Steve and Danno)

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Feb. 24, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The newest episode is called, "Diabolical" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. Dennis Murphy returns and it looks like a twisted story. Can't wait...,

NBC says, "In her first-ever TV interview, Michelle Hadley talks to “Dateline NBC” about spending three months in jail last year, accused of stalking Angela Diaz online and responding to “rape fantasy ads” under Angela’s name. Dennis Murphy reports."

Click photo for DATELINE TV Preview.
http://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/preview-diabolical-881900099962
(NBC Logo)

'Dateline' Sunday Night Mystery Feb. 26, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The episode called, "Ransom" will air this Sunday at 7/6 p.m. This is a repeat episode. NBC says, "A husband gets a frantic phone call from his wife that she was just kidnapped from their $4 million ocean-front home in Florida.  The call will change their lives forever.  Josh Mankiewicz reports."

Click photo for DATELINE TV Preview.
http://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/preview-ransom-879781955766
(NBC Logo)

Monday, February 20, 2017

'Prey' the 2nd ITV mini-series is another good chase, mystery thriller

PREY 2 on ITV. The second 3-part TV series aired in December of 2015. The only cast member who returned was Detective Sargeant Susan Reinhart. She has a new relationship with a man she is very much in love. "Prey 2" didn't garner big TV ratings with 4.28 overall on the first night. "Prey 1" grabbed 7.58 overall in its' first night. It does however have great writing in both TV series. 

David Murdoch is a correctional officer who has a fractured relationship with his daughter Lucy. A female prisoner named, Jules Hope, fakes an illness. David brings her to the nearest hospital. He receives a phone call from Lucy who has been kidnapped. She will not be released until Jules is broken out of prison by David. He doesn't know why his daughter is being held, but decides to go on the run with Jules. Reinhart is assigned to the case. There is a murder involving David's co-worker and the chase is on. 

People keep their secrets when running from law enforcement. They hide those secrets through murder, lies and greed. There is a twist between the second and third hour that will keep you on the edge of your seat. 

"Amazon" has both TV series for sale. Check it out if you can. (Below are scenes from "Prey 2").   

Prey - Series 2 Extracts from Lewis Arnold on Vimeo.

https://www.amazon.com/Prey-anglais-John-Simm/dp/B017KNPR7U
(ITV "Prey" over at Amazon).

SAG-AFTRA supports the right of 'Free Press'

The "Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and the "American Federation of Television and Radio Artists" (AFTRA). Donald Trump continues to wage his war on the press which he calls, "Fake News." SAG-AFTRA completely supports the media...,

In a recent Email letter to union members, "SAG-AFTRA, the entertainment industry labor union representing more than 160,000 actors, broadcasters and recording artists, today released the following Statement on the Rights of a Free and Unencumbered Press...,"

“As a union whose membership includes broadcast and online journalists, SAG-AFTRA champions the rights of a free press, whose primary role is to provide citizens with the information they need to effectively govern a democracy. These rights are guaranteed by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which establishes that the press shall be free from government interference in the dissemination of information, ideas and opinions."

“SAG-AFTRA, journalists and non-journalists alike, supports a free and unencumbered press and stands with any journalist who might find his or her ability to report on our government challenged or compromised...,"

Click photo for complete statement from SAG-AFTRA.
http://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-statement-rights-free-and-unencumbered-press-0
(The First Amendment of the United States. SAG-AFTRA website.)

'Elementary' Digital video games is big business & someone kills for it

“Elementary” (CBS) can be seen each Sunday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Feb. 19, 2017 was called, “Rekt in real life.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 5.05 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “To tell the truth” (ABC) grabbed 2.81 overall & 0.7 with adults. “The Paley Center salutes NBC's 90th anniversary” (NBC) nabbed 4.40 overall & 0.7 with adults (8-11 p.m).

“Elementary” stars, Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Dr. Joan Watson),
Aidan Quinn (Captain Thomas Gregson) & Jon Michael Hill (Detective Marcus Bell).

“Rekt in real life.” Shinwell returns and for the first time he talks to his daughter. She is having problems with a local teen gang. The leader wants her to be his girlfriend and he won't take “no” for an answer. He begins to bully the girl. Shinwell asks Watson for some advice. Meanwhile, a 30-year-old male video game player becomes a millionaire by promoting high stakes gaming opportunities. While he promotes a digital “fight” on his laptop. He is “live” and someone hits him over the head with a gun. Thousand's of his followers see it happen.

Click photo for “Elementary” over at CBS.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/elementary/
(CBS Photo. Detective Bell on left, and Watson on right, investigate)

Sunday, February 19, 2017

'48 Hours' A wife is murdered & her husband has a look-a-like

"48 Hours" (CBS) was seen Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. The episode on Feb. 18, 2017 was called, “Eleven Hundred miles to murder." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.13 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.29 overall & 0.5 with adults (repeat). “SNL Vintage" (NBC) nabbed 3.62 overall & 0.8 with adults.

"48 Hours" is an investigative program that covers crime & murder in the United States. This episode was reported and narrated by Maureen Maher.

Eleven hundred miles to murder.” Teresa Sievers was a doctor who lived at Florida (2015). She was beaten to death with a hammer inside her home on a Sunday night. She doesn't show up for work on Monday morning. Her alarm system was shut off that weekend while Teresa was out of town. Her husband Mark was also out of town with their daughters. Teresa's head was beaten-in 17 times. It was an angry, angry killing. There was a man who worked with Mark and Teresa. His name is Curtis (Wayne) who looked exactly like Mark. He even shaved his head to resemble Mark. He lived 1,100 miles away in the state of Missouri. It turns out that Curtis traveled to Florida on the weekend Teresa was killed.

You can watch episodes of “48 Hours” at CBS. Click photo.
http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/eleven-hundred-miles-to-murder/
(CBS photo from Facebook Social media)

'Hawaii Five-0' a serial killer returns to taunt Steve & Alicia

Hawaii Five-0” (CBS) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Feb. 17, 2017 was called, “Hahai i na pilikua nui.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 9.48 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.1 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Shark Tank” (ABC) grabbed 5.18 overall & 1.1 with adults. “Emerald City” (NBC) nabbed 2.41 overall & 0.6 with adults.

“Hawaii Five-0” stars, Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett), Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly), Grace Park (Kono Kalakaua), Scott Caan (Danny Williams) & Chi McBride (Lou Grover).

Hahai i na pilikua nui.” Madison Gray is a psychiatrist and a serial killer. She walks into a local police station with blood on her hands. She had gotten away from “Five-0” who had stabbed Steve in the back. He ended up saving Alicia Brown who was also kidnapped by Madison. Now, Madison claims to have amnesia and her name is Lauren Parker. Steve doesn't believe what she is saying. A doctor says that Lauren might have multiple personalities. Steve asks her to take a polygraph test who passes it. Danno believes Madison is bored and wants a psychological rematch with Steve and possibly Alicia. The blood on Madison or Lauren's hands, turns out to be Alicia's blood.

Click photo for HAWAII FIVE-0 over at CBS.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/hawaii_five_0/
(Madison returns to test Alicia and Steve)

Saturday, February 18, 2017

'Dateline' Prosecution lawyer & investigator defend themselves in high profile murder

"Dateline" (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired in Albuquerque, NM at 9 p.m. (central time) on KOB 4. Last night's episode on Feb. 17, 2017 was called, “Return to Manitowoc County.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.27 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.8 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) grabbed 9.99 overall & 1.1 with adults. “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 4.17 overall & 0.9 with adults.

“Dateline” is an investigative program focusing on crime & murder in the United States. The reporter and narrator is Andrea Canning.

Return to Manitowoc County.” I watched the 10-part series, “Making a Murderer” (netflix) several times. It delved into the murder of Teresa Halbach. The focus was primarily aimed at the defense team of Steven Avery. It raised a lot of questions about the prosecution team and law enforcement at Manitowoc county, Wisconsin. Kenneth Kratz (prosecution lawyer) went on “Dateline” to defend himself. His own written book was plugged and he called Steven a “psychopath.” He really didn't defend his job as much as he did after the 10-part series premiered. Kratz says he is moving on with his life, but there he is talking to Andrea Canning.

Tom Fassbender (investigator) defended himself also. He believed that Brendan Dassey (age 16) knew right-from-wrong and helped commit the murder. He dismissed the public criticism of his interrogation of Brendan as “arm-chair detectives.” He also said Teresa's key was not planted inside Steven's trailer by police. He claims that the police had numerous places to look. They came back to Steven's home after “seven” thorough searches. Police, all-of-the-sudden, found Teresa's key with Steven's DNA on it.

Steven Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey were both convicted of Teresa's murder in 2005. Brendan's conviction was overturned by a judge (2016) who believed his confession was “co-erced” (involuntarily) by police. The confession on tape shows Brendan as a mentally slow young man. He sits in jail pending a new trial. Steven is appealing his conviction with a new lawyer who is testing evidence that may have been planted by investigators to frame him.

Watch episodes of “Dateline” streaming online at NBC. Click photo
http://www.nbc.com/dateline
(NBC Logo)

Friday, February 17, 2017

An all new 'Elementary' Sunday Feb. 19, 2017

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The next episode is called, "Rekt in Real Life" that will air this Sunday at 10/9 p.m. Watson shaved Sherlock's bald in the last episode two weeks ago. He looks good in the TV preview.

CBS says, "Holmes and Watson investigate the murder of a former professional eSports video game player who died after being assaulted in front of his fans during a live video stream. Also, Shinwell approaches Joan for advice when his teenage daughter asks to meet with him for the first time in years."

Thursday, February 16, 2017

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Feb. 18, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Eleven hundred miles to murder" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 

CBS says, "A Florida doctor brutally murdered - her husband has an airtight alibi, but police travel 1,100 miles for a suspect that looks exactly like the dead doctor's husband. '48 Hours' correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates."

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

SAG-AFTRA introduces new Mobile App 2017

It has gotten a lot easier for SAG-AFTRA members to check their union status. The website has updated their look too. I reported my income information online with such ease. Check it out.

SAG-AFTRA says, "Get your download on. The SAG-AFTRA app allows users to track residuals, keep tabs on local productions, read the latest news, find answers to key contract questions, get special deals and add events directly to their calendars. Members can also use the app to call SAG-AFTRA if there is an on-set safety issue."
 

"The app is available for download from the App Store and Google Play."

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sag-a...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...


An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Feb. 17, 2017

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "Hahai i na pilikua nui" (Hunting Monsters), that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. Ladies and Gentleman, Madison returns and it doesn't look good. (No regular TV promo this week). 

CBS says, "McGarrett and Five-0 - once again - become entangled in the twisted mind games of serial killer Dr. Madison Gray when she stumbles into HPD covered in blood that matches Alicia Brown's and claims she has amnesia." 

Click photo for HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/hawaii_five_0/
(CBS photo from Facebook Social Media)

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Feb. 17, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The newest episode is called, "Return to Manitowoc County: The State of Wisconsin vs. Steven A. Avery" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. If you watched the riveting "Net-Flix" mini-series. You are gonna want to watch this. 

NBC says, "In his first-ever television interview, Tom Fassbender, co-lead investigator in the Steven Avery case, responds to allegations that investigators coerced Avery's nephew Brendan Dassey into making a false confession. A special new hour of Dateline details the latest efforts to free Avery and Dassey, features rarely seen interrogation video and includes interviews with key players in the case. Andrea Canning reports."

Click Photo for DATELINE TV Preview.
http://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/preview-return-to-manitowoc-county-the-state-of-wisconsin-vs-steven-a-avery-877014083754
(NBC Logo)

'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery Feb. 18, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The second episode this week is called, "A Dangerous Man" that will air this Saturday at 8/7 p.m. If you all remember, this episode only aired on "Demand" last fall 2016. It has Oil, Money, Greed, Murder, Deceit and Betrayal. You'd think you were watching an old episode of the TV show, "Dallas."

NBC says, "An investigation into the mysterious murder of a Spokane, WA businessman exposes a tangled web of evil that extends from the Pacific Northwest into the North Dakota oil patch. Keith Morrison reports."

Click photo of DATELINE on NBC.
http://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/preview-a-dangerous-man-876372035825
(NBC Logo)

'Dateline' Sunday Night Mystery Feb. 19, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. This week's third episode is called, "After the Party" that will air this Sunday at 7/6 p.m. This is a repeat, but if you missed it. You will be left with a little bit of anger because the husband is so....guilty.

NBC says, "Just hours after 28-year-old Ashley Fallis says goodbye to guests at her New Year's Eve Party, she is killed. Four years later it would be up to a jury to decide whether it was suicide or murder. Keith Morrison reports."

Click photo for DATELINE on NBC.
http://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/preview-after-the-party-876373571847
(NBC Logo)

An all new 'Elementary' returns Sunday Feb. 19, 2017

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The next episode is called, "Rekt in Real Life" that will air this Sunday at 10/9 p.m. Sherlock and Watson return after a two week hiatus. Thank God that Football and the Award Shows are over. Let's get back to murder and mystery. (There is no TV promo yet of new episode).

CBS says, "A former professional eSports video game player dies after being assaulted in front of his fans during a live video stream. Shinwell asks Joan for advice when his teenage daughter asks to meet with him for the first time in years." 

Click photo for ELEMENTARY on CBS.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/elementary/
(CBS on Facebook Social Media)

Monday, February 13, 2017

The first 'Prey' is excellent ITV Mini-Series 2014

PREY for ITV. The first 3-Part British Mini-Series aired back in 2014. I heard about it and decided to check it out. It has turned out to be one of the best, murder mystery / chase thrillers, I've seen in a long time. Marcus is separated from his wife and two boys. He is a police detective who is called to where the dead body of a male is found. It opens a 10-year-old case. Marcus obtains computer floppy disc's on the dead man. He brings those disc's to his wife's home and opens them up on a stored away computer tower. He leaves them there after an argument with his wife. A few days later, Marcus discovers his wife and youngest son dead in their home. Those floppy disc's are missing. He is charged with the murder of his family. 

Over three episodes, Marcus goes on the run to clear his name. It isn't easy when his own police department chases him down. The truth is eventually uncovered and it has shocking revelations. (The crash of the prisoner van is spectacular). 

"Prey" has 2 mini-series and the second one aired back in 2015. I have to catch up with that one and critics say it was as good as the first one. You can buy both TV Mini-series over at Amazon with each one hour episode for $2.99. Or you can by the whole series for $16.99. Check it out if you can because it is excellent...!

'Dateline' A single mom gets inlvolved with a supposed British Spy

"Dateline" (NBC) can be seen each Sunday evening at 7/6 p.m. It aired in Albuquerque, NM at 6 p.m. (central time) on KOB 4. Last night's episode on Feb. 12, 2017 was called, “The Mystery Man.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 5.81 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.8 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "60 Minutes" (CBS) grabbed 12.64 overall & 2.4 with adults. “America's Funniest Home Videos” (ABC) nabbed 5.81 overall & 1.2 with adults.

“Dateline” is an investigative program focusing on crime & murder in the United States. The reporter and narrator is Dennis Murphy.

The Mystery Man.” Michelle is an intelligent woman. She was looking for a man to spend the rest of her life with. She divorced her husband and became a single mom. She then met a man named “Leam.” They saw each other more, but he told her he wasn't available before and after, 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. He then said that he worked for the British government as a spy. She had to disclose her personal life to get a security check by the British. He said he would hold-her-hand to get through-it-all. She couldn't meet his parents and never visit his home. “Leam” passed on Michelle's personal information and she got emails from a man as part of her security clearance. That man then asked her to send money. There was no turning back after that. Everything was not what it seemed.

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(NBC logo)

'Saturday Night Live' nabs highest TV ratings since 2001

It is three weeks into Donald Trump's Presidency (2017). The folks at "Saturday Night Live" have great material to use each week and TV fans wish it was every day. There is drama coming from the White House every 24 hours. Alec Baldwin hosted Saturday's "SNL" (02/11/2017). His spot on impersonation of Trump has been a little over shadowed by Melissa McCarthy's take on Sean Spicer (White House Press Secretary). It's all in good fun though as Kate McKinnon jumps into the hilarity. She portrays Kellyanne Conway (White House Spokes-woman) in a rip-off of the movie, "Fatal Attraction" (1987). It just gets funnier and funnier...,



TV By The Numbers says, "In late night, “Saturday Night Live” scored its best metered market household ratings in six years. The Alec Baldwin-hosted episode with musical guest Ed Sheeran earned a 7.2/18 in households, the best since January 2001. Its 3.6/18 in adults 18-49 was the second-best of the season behind the Nov. 12 episode hosted by Dave Chappelle."

Sunday, February 12, 2017

'48 Hours' A doctor worth $30 million shot, stabbed & strangled in his mansion

"48 Hours" (CBS) was seen Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. The episode on Feb. 11, 2017 was called, “The Strange life of Dr. Schwartz." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.40 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “NBA Saturday Primetime" (ABC) grabbed 4.81 overall & 1.8 with adults (8:30-11 p.m.). “SNL Vintage" (NBC) nabbed 3.57 overall & 0.8 with adults.

"48 Hours" is an investigative program that covers crime & murder in the United States. This episode was reported and narrated by Peter Van Sant.

The Strange life of Dr. Schwartz.” He was a wealthy doctor in Tampa, Florida and his name was Steve Schwartz. He owned more than 30 houses and was found murdered in one of them. He was shot in the head, stabbed and strangled to death. He committed a murder at Hobb's, New Mexico back in 1961. Steve spent 9 years in prison for that crime and worked the rest of his life helping others. He was worth 30 million ($$). His wife Becky was 20 years younger than him. Police arrested a man named Leo who was a contractor for Steve. He claimed that Becky asked him to find someone to kill Steve.

You can watch episodes of “48 Hours” at CBS. Click photo.
http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/the-strange-life-of-dr-schwartz/
(Steve and Becky Schwartz collage. CBS Photo)

Saturday, February 11, 2017

'Hawaii Five-0' A guy picks up a beautiful blonde and is later found dead

Hawaii Five-0” (CBS) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Feb. 10, 2017 was called, “Poniu I Ke Aloha.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 9.78 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Shark Tank” (ABC) grabbed 5.75 overall & 1.3 with adults. “Emerald City” (NBC) nabbed 2.31 overall & 0.6 with adults.

“Hawaii Five-0” stars, Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett), Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly), Grace Park (Kono Kalakaua), Scott Caan (Danny Williams) & Chi McBride (Lou Grover).

Poniu I Ke Aloha.” A young male talks to an attractive blonde in a dance nightclub. He has a bunch of cash, but isn't that attractive. They dance and both end up kissing later. He is found dead inside a dumpster the next morning. His name is Jeremy and his billfold was stolen. Lou, Chin Ho and Kono discover that Jeremy was on the island for a “pick up girls” conference. Meanwhile, The girlfriend's of Steve and Danno plan for all of them to spend the weekend together. It's Valentine's Day. Danno and Steve already spend too much time together. They decide to choose a “word” if Steve gets on Danno's nerves. They would then go their separate ways for the rest of the weekend.

Click photo for HAWAII FIVE-0 over at CBS.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/hawaii_five_0/
(Chin and Kono investigate)

'Dateline' 2 cities separated by a river could connect a double homicide

"Dateline" (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired in Albuquerque, NM at 9 p.m. (central time) on KOB 4. Last night's episode on Feb. 10, 2017 was called, “Fury.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.56 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) grabbed 10.47 overall & 1.2 with adults. “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 4.62 overall & 0.9 with adults.

“Dateline” is an investigative program focusing on crime & murder in the United States. The reporter and narrator is Josh Mankiewicz.

“Fury.” Kansas City 1989. Sarah was 18 years old. Her dead body was found under a bridge near the rail-road tracks. Police investigators believe that Sarah's body was dumped and her car was abandoned a few miles away. She was stabbed multiple times in a personal rage killing. Five years went by and Sarah's murder went cold. Across the Kansas river at “Independence” city 1994. Diana was shot to death in her own home. She was ambushed in the kitchen. She was the mother of two kids. Police believed that it might be a robbery gone bad. Diana's murder also went cold for 20 years. It turns out that a woman named Carol knew both Diana and Sarah.

Watch episodes of “Dateline” streaming online at NBC. Click photo.
http://www.nbc.com/dateline
(NBC logo)

Thursday, February 9, 2017

2 back-to-back episodes of '48 Hours' Saturday Feb. 11, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The second episode is called, "The Strange Life of Dr. Schwartz" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is an all new investigation and it looks intriguing.

CBS says, "A wealthy doctor is violently murdered in his Florida mansion -- could a dark secret from his past provide a clue to his killer? Correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates."

2 back-to-back episodes of '48 Hours' Saturday Feb. 11, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour episode is called, "Murder in Beverly Hills" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This looks like an update in the long battle to bring Robert Durst to court. 

CBS says, "Who killed a Las Vegas mob boss's daughter? Could the answers be in an unprecedented interview with millionaire Robert Durst? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates."

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Feb. 10, 2017

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. I haven't posted a TV promo because none has been put up this week. According the CBS schedule and TV guide listings. The next episode is a Valentine's Day special. It's called, "Poniu I Ke Aloha (Crazy in Love)" That will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m.

TV guide says, "McGarrett and Danny celebrate Valentine's Day with their girlfriends, while the rest of Five-0 investigates the murder of a man taking a class on how to land women."

Click photos below for HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS.
http://www.cbs.com/shows/hawaii_five_0/

(CBS Express Photos)

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