CinemaCon movie trailer unleased 'War for the Planet of the Apes'

Cinema-Con at Las Vegas 2017. 20th Century Fox has unveiled their next film trailer with "War for the Planet of the Apes." It opens nationwide in theaters July 14, 2017. It stars, Andy Serkis and Woody Harrelson. Check it out.

'Hardcore Henry' is action thrill ride told in 'first person' camera

According to “Box Office Mojo” that tracks box office receipts. “Hardcore Henry” nabbed $9 million in U.S., theaters. It also grabbed $5 million in Foreign markets around the world. The production budget approached $2 million.

“Henry” is told in the first person with the camera as character. Other characters speak directly into that camera to Henry. He wakes up and is part machine and part man. His wife is kidnapped and he goes on a killing spree to get her back. He is told by her that they love each other and that's all we know about Henry. The action never let's up and there are guns-knives-grenades-pipes-ropes-fire and blood. If you watch closely at the end. You might get a glimpse of Henry's face.

I thought it was a fantastic thrill ride. It's like a video game with you the “player” as Henry. I would've liked to have seen more character development, but that isn't the point. (I have to see it again because there is too much going on in every action sequence).

This isn't the first time the camera is used as the first person character. Black and White movies used this technique with full-on character development. “Lady in the Lake” (1947) with Robert Montgomery and “Dark Passage” (1947) with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Both films were box office hits because of the movie stars. “Lake” used mirrors to show us the main character. “Passage” used plastic surgery to hide main character until halfway in. Check them out if you can. 

'Dateline' YouTube Preview 'Double Lives' Friday March 31, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. the next 2-hour episode is called, "Double Lives" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. It is an update on a 9-year-old missing person case that turned into murder. "Dateline" on YouTube says, "After a mother of three vanishes in Colorado, police discover she was living a dangerous double life. Keith Morrison reports."

'Bosch' returns April 21, 2017 on Amazon Prime Video

BOSCH on AMAZON. Well, if you didn't watch the 1st and 2nd TV seasons. You missed out on some good television. "Bosch" is based on the excellent Michael Connelly books set in Los Angeles. Harry Bosch has always been haunted by the murder of his mother who was a former prostitute. The third TV season begins April 21, 2017 and Harry might continue searching for his mom's killer. It looks like the LAPD covered up his mother's case years ago. The TV crime show has already been picked up for a 4th season. (I will TV recap each episode right here on this blog - Wahoo!).

Watch below the TV rewind of Seasons 1 & 2.

'Elementary' Pre-empted by 'ACM Awards' Sunday April 2, 2017

ELEMENTARY on CBS. Sherlock and Watson will not be seen this Sunday on prime-time. The 52nd annual "Academy of Country Music Awards" will run from 8 - 11 p.m. 

TV fans of "Elementary' will have to wait and see what happened after Shinwell attacked Sherlock. It was a shock to say the least. This year's season finale might be another excellent cliff-hanger.  Stay tuned...,

Click photo of ACM AWARDS 2017 over at CBS.

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'Hawaii Five-0' returns Friday March 31, 2017

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The newest episode is called "Huikau na makau a ka lawai'a" (The Fishhooks of the Fishers Become Entangled). It will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. If you don't know already. CBS has renewed "Five-0" for its' 8th TV season 2017-18. 

TV Guide says, "Five-0 helps a close friend work the case of a kidnapped wealthy woman whose husband may have something to hide. Meanwhile, Rachel tells Danny that she is getting a divorce from Stan."

Click photo for HAWAII FIVE-0 over at CBS.

(The "Five-0" team returns after NCAA Basketball)

'48 Hours' Pre-empted by NCAA Basketball Saturday April 1, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The network announced recently that "48 Hours" has been renewed for the next TV season 2017-18. This year is winding down and what a year it has been. I missed Susan Spencer this season, but maybe she'll return this Fall. 

This Saturday's episode will be pre-empted by the Finals of NCAA Basketball. It will run on Prime-Time from 8 to 11 p.m. 

Below is the "48 Hours" TV season preview for 2016-17. If you missed any episode. Visit the official CBS "website" for full segments.  

An update from 'Dateline' Friday March 31, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Double Lives" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. It is an update on a woman who went missing almost a decade ago. "48 Hours" covered this also...,

NBC says, "After a mother of three vanishes in Colorado, police discover she was living a dangerous double life. Keith Morrison reports."

Click photo of DATELINE for TV Preview of DOUBLE LIVES.

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'Elementary' TV fans shocked over Shinwell's brutal attack on Sherlock

TV fans of “Elementary” are in shock after Shinwell attacked Sherlock at the end of the episode called, “Dead Man's Tale.” I too was absolutely shocked, but let's recap..., Shinwell was accused of killing his best friend many years ago when they were in a street gang (SBK). His best friend's younger brother believes it was Shinwell who shot him. Sherlock investigated on his own. Him and Joan Watson come to believe that Shinwell gunned down his best friend.

Shinwell is an undercover informant who wants to help take down the SBK. While he was beating up Sherlock on the sidewalk. He angrily said that it was the SBK who killed his best friend and not him. He repeatedly kicked Sherlock to get his point across. Earlier, Sherlock wouldn't let Shinwell explain his side of the story. As Sherlock lay on the street beaten and in pain. Shinwell told him that he wasn't gonna let anyone get in his way while he goes after the SBK.

TV fans over at “Facebook” are angry at Shinwell for beating up Sherlock. Some don't like him and his TV story-line. Some do (...like myself). Watson offered to train Shinwell to be a crime consultant like herself and Sherlock. That was at the beginning of the TV season. It's been touch and go for Shinwell who wants to go straight and be a father to his only daughter. It seems that he is now “hell bent” on taking down the street gang he was once a part of. All Sherlock and Watson did was try to help him as much as they could. What's gonna happen now? He beat up Sherlock pretty bad...,

(CBS announced the season finale of “Elementary” on Sunday May 21, 2017). 

(CBS photo. Shinwell and Sherlock)

(CBS photo. Watson and Shinwell)

CBS announces Season Finale of shows for 2016-17 TV Season

The 2016-17 TV season is wrapping up. “Hawaii Five-0” has been renewed for an 8^th TV season. The long running “48 Hours” had also been renewed. “Elementary” has not been re-upped yet. CBS announced the season finale dates for some of their TV shows.

HAWAII FIVE-0 – Season finale will air on Friday May 12, 2017 at 9/8 p.m.

ELEMENTARY – Season Finale will air on Sunday May 21, 2017 at 10/9 p.m.

BLUE BLOODS – Season Finale will air on Friday May 5, 2017 at 10/9 p.m.

MACGYVER – Season Finale will air on Friday April 14, 2017 at 8/7 p.m.

CBS has not scheduled 48 HOURS its' finale just yet. (Below is the intro theme for “Elementary” that has been used for its' 5 TV seasons. In my opinion, it is one of the best intro themes of all time).

'Elementary' A man is killed after finding an old ship captain's log

“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 March 26, 2017 was called, “Dead Man's Tale.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 5.58 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.8 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “American Crime” (ABC) grabbed 1.62 overall & 0.3 with adults. “Shades of Blue” (NBC) nabbed 4.39 overall & 0.8 with adults.

“Elementary” stars, Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Dr. Joan Watson),

Aidan Quinn (Captain Thomas Gregson) & Jon Michael Hill (Detective Marcus Bell).

“Dead Man's Tale.” Shinwell was in a gang during his youth. Sherlock finds out that he shot a man back then, but Watson doesn't believe it. Shinwell was recently shot at too because of the killing years ago. Meanwhile, a dead man is found inside a warehouse. That man used a different name to rent his warehouse unit. He turns out to be Travis. He had a partner and both were stealing from dead family members who didn't have any living “heirs.” Sherlock discovers that Travis stole an old Captain book log from a relic sea chest. That Captain was also a pirate who stole treasure from other ships. His log might be a treasure map.

Click photo for “Elementary” over at CBS.

(The team find out about an old ship full of treasure)

'48 Hours' 2 episodes & 2 horrific homicides

48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's episode on March 25, 2017 was called, “The Alternate Suspects.” It was an update. It garnered 3.47 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. It was the first of a two hour show on Saturday which began at 9/8 p.m.

David Temple's murder conviction was over turned and he was released from prison. Will he be retried for killing his wife and unborn child?

Click photo for CBS video.

(David Temple in court after spending 9 years in prison for killing his wife)

The second hour episode was called, “What Happened in Apt. 1601?” It aired at 10/9 p.m. It grabbed 3.94 million TV viewers overall. It also reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic.

Only three people were in the small apartment. Rahul Gupta, Taylor Gould and Mark Waugh. There was heavy alcohol consumption and Mark was stabbed to death. Taylor (below) claimed that she doesn't remember what happened to her best friend. Or was she lying?

Click photo for CBS video. 

(Taylor Gould goes completely blank after her best friend Mark was stabbed to death)

'Dateline' Christina walks to parking lot at night & completely disappears

"Dateline" (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired in Albuquerque, NM at 8 p.m. (central time) on KOB 4. Last night's second hour episode on March 24, 2017 was called, “Frantic.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 5.47 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.0 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic (9-11 p.m.). “NCAA Basketball" (CBS) grabbed 7.92 overall & 2.4 with adults (8-11 p.m.). “Shark Tank” (ABC) nabbed 3.60 overall & 0.7 with adults (9 p.m.).

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

NBC changed the episode title from “Taken” to “Frantic” right before air time.

“Frantic.” Christina had a deep “fear” that stayed with her from childhood into adulthood. She believed that she would be “abducted” in the dark night. She lived that “fear” in 2014 when she walked into a parking lot at 3:30 a.m. Christina disappeared and her body has never been found. Police detectives had retraced her footsteps through public security cameras. She was seen with friends in front of a local tavern earlier in the night. She was then later seen walking with a young man inside a parking lot. That man was named Enrique who was a former high school classmate. They both had left a party. Her boyfriend "Hunter" was out of town that night. Christina's car never left the parking lot. What happened to her?

Watch episodes of “Dateline” streaming online at NBC. Click photo.

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'Dateline' A wife bludgeoned to death at home in the deep forest

"Dateline" (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired in Albuquerque, NM at 8 p.m. (central time) on KOB 4. Last night's first hour episode on March 24, 2017 was called, “The house in the woods.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 5.47 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.0 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic (9-11 p.m.). “NCAA Basketball" (CBS) grabbed 7.92 overall & 2.4 with adults (8-11 p.m.). “Shark Tank” (ABC) nabbed 3.60 overall & 0.7 with adults (9 p.m.).

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

“The house in the woods.” Kelley was married to Tom Clayton who was a minor league hockey player. They had two kids and lived in a remote house in the deep forest. There was a male intruder inside that home one night in 2015. Kelley put up a fight and was dragged down the stairs and into the kitchen. She was bludgeoned to death. Tom was at a friend's house playing his regular poker game. Their 7-year-old daughter was questioned. She described the male intruder who looked like her dad Tom. Even with the mask over his face. Tom made a phone call during his poker game, but it wasn't from his own iPhone. Who did he call and why?

Watch episodes of “Dateline” streaming online at NBC. Click photo.

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CBS 'Hawaii Five-0' & '48 Hours' renewed for next TV season

HAWAII FIVE-0 has been renewed for an 8th TV season. 48 HOURS has also been renewed. ELEMENTARY is still waiting for renewal. The "Hollywood Reporter" says that CBS is waiting for DVR recording which adds to complete TV ratings of "Elementary" and other TV series. 

(Please move "Elementary" back to Thursdays if renewed. It had solid TV ratings until it was pushed to Sunday nights because of new TV series which have all failed. -- Just my opinion).

'Dateline' YouTube preview 'Frantic' Friday March 24, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. "Frantic" will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. NBC says, "A twenty-three year old woman goes missing from a high-end shopping mall in Plano, TX. Her family members search for her, while police try to find out who might have been responsible for her disappearance. Josh Mankiewicz reports." Below is a YouTube Preview...,

'Dateline' YouTube preview 'The House in the Woods' Friday March 24, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. "The House in the Woods" will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. "A former hockey player discovers his wife murdered in their home. His young daughter says she saw a robber, but the killer’s true identity turns out to be far more complicated. Andrea Canning reports." Below is a YouTube TV Preview...,

2 back-to-back episodes of '48 Hours' Saturday March 25, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour episode is called, "The Alternate Suspects" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is an update. Remember that coach who was having an affair with the blonde while his wife was pregnant? She was killed with a shotgun to the head. He went on with his life, but was later convicted of his wife's death. He cried "Big" tear drops while in prison saying he would never kill his wife and unborn child. Yet, he moved on quickly with the other woman. Well, his conviction was overturned and he's out of prison.

48 Hours at YouTube says, "A popular football coach convicted of murder gets a chance at freedom -- can evidence withheld from his trial prove him innocent? "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger investigates. 

2 back-to-back episodes of '48 Hours' Saturday March 25, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour episode is called, "What Happened in Apt. 1601?" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat episode and it is unbelievable.

48 Hours at YouTube says, "Three friends walk into a studio apartment, and only two come out alive. At least one of them is a killer, but which one? "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger investigates.

'Looney Tunes' did 'Sylvester the Cat' say WTF in 'Tree for Two'?

Mel Blanc (1908-1989) was called, "The man with a thousand voices." He created many of our favorite "Looney Tunes" characters, including the infamous Bugs Bunny. There was a cartoon episode called, "Tree for Two" that first aired back in 1952. It had two dogs named Spike and Chester. It also had, "Sylvester the Cat" voiced by Blanc. TV fans have dug into the dialogue that Sylvester says when he meets up with the two dogs. Does he say the swear word, "What the F***"? 

The writers of these cartoon shorts did not intentionally write swear words. They were written for kids who went to the movies in the 1940's and 1950's. Plus, the Saturday morning cartoon hours on TV. Spike, Chester and Sylvester starred together in only one other cartoon which was called, "Dr. Jerkyl's Hyde" 1954. Both cartoon shorts are still popular in 2017. 

You be the judge below on "Sylvester the Cat."  (The "Looney Tunes" air on Cable TV's Cartoon Network).

An all new 'Dateline' first hour on Friday March 24, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The first of 2-hour episodes is called, "The House in the Woods" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. The second hour is called, "Taken" which will begin at 10/9 p.m. (A double mystery for fans. I can't wait).

THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS -- "A former hockey player discovers his wife murdered in their home. His young daughter says she saw a robber, but the killer’s true identity turns out to be far more complicated. Andrea Canning reports Friday March 24 at 9/8c, first hour."

Click photo for DATELINE TV Preview over at NBC.

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Roscoe Pond Murder Mystery Screenplays ranked

I had paid a former Script Doctor who worked in Los Angeles back in the 1980's. (Gee, a long time ago). She read all 4 of my murder mystery screenplays and gave me good advice. I got a plus for originality. I was thrashed for TRIBAL COP, but it can be re-written into something better. My next actor table read and discussion with INTO DARKNESS will be Saturday April 1, 2017. (Below is my script doctor's rankings).

1. Ambush.
2. Into Darkness.
3. Cold Dark Wind.
4. Tribal Cop.

INTO DARKNESS logo.

Logline: A Navajo male went missing for 7 months. His dead body was found in the desert. His murder opens an investigation by two Tribal officers. They run into the FBI, a Hitman and a wife who goes missing. Meanwhile, a mysterious dog drags Navajo toddlers into the darkness...,

An all new 'Elementary' Sunday March 26, 2017

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The next episode is called, "Dead Man's Tale" that will air this Sunday at 10/9 p.m.

(Note to Fans: This TV show was moved to Sunday nights one year ago 2016. It did very well on Thursday nights, but CBS began to put new TV series in that time-slot at 10/9 p.m. All of them have performed badly in the TV ratings and were either moved or got cancelled. Just sayin'...,)

YouTube - Television Promos DB says, "Sherlock and Joan question how well they know Shinwell when they investigate the possibility he may have gotten away with the unsolved murder of his friend, a fellow gang member. Also, Sherlock and Joan’s latest case puts them on the hunt for a treasure map rumored to lead to a fortune in pirate’s gold hidden around New York City." 

'Hawaii Five-0' Pre-empted by NCAA Basketball Friday March 24, 2017

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The Five-0 team will return, but not this week. CBS Prime-Time will begin and end with the "NCAA Basketball Championship [Regional Semifinal]: Butler vs. North Carolina / UCLA vs. Kentucky" from 8-11 p.m.

Click photo for HAWAII FIVE-0 over at CBS.

(CBS Photo. Adam might not return next week, but Kono certainly will.)

An all new 'Dateline' Friday March 24, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Taken" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m., during the 2-hour block.  (Check back for updates on the other hour okay?).

NBC says, "A twenty-three year old woman goes missing from a high-end shopping mall in Plano, TX. Her family members search for her, while police try to find out who might have been responsible for her disappearance. Josh Mankiewicz reports Friday March 24 at 9/8c, second hour."

Click photo for DATELINE TV Preview of TAKEN.

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'Elementary' Audio records supposed murder over a 'Frances'

“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 March 19, 2017 was called, “The Ballad of Lady Frances.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.37 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “American Crime” (ABC) grabbed 1.88 overall & 0.4 with adults. “Shades of Blue” (NBC) nabbed 4.12 overall & 0.8 with adults.

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

“The Ballad of Lady Frances.” A sound system had been installed over a street in New York City. Darren is loading his truck at night when he's grabbed by two men. One of those men pulls a gun and shoots Darren in the legs as “torcher” to get some answers. He ask's, “Where is Frances?.” The victim says he doesn't know who Frances is. A third shot is heard supposedly killing Darren. A car drives off and there is no blood nor a dead body. The “Bullet-point” company has the audio system that recorded the gun incident. Sherlock found an empty gun-shell casing up the street. He studies the audio closely. Meanwhile, Shinwell was shot at by gang members. He's still working undercover. Watson and Sherlock are worried about him, but Shinwell takes it as an everyday thing.

Click photo for “Elementary” over at CBS.

(Sherlock investigates murder caught only on audio tape)

'48 Hours' A husband arrested a decade after his wife's death

"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 March 18, 2017 was called, “Death on Valentine's Day." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 5.13 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.4 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 (8:30-11 p.m.). “Movie: Fast Five” (NBC) nabbed 2.45 overall & 0.5 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.

“Death on Valentine's Day.” 2006. Cory Lovelace was suffocated to death. Her husband Dusty was arrested a decade later (2016) for her murder. There was a court mistrial and prosecutor's tried him for a second time (2017). His second wife Erika was barred from testifying in the first trial. She claimed that Dusty physically abused her in the second trial. He says that, that was a lie. Back in 2006, he never called 911 emergency when he had found Cory dead in their bedroom. He wanted to get his son out of the home. He matter-of-factly told a witness that Cory was dead upstairs. Both Dusty and Cory had alcohol problems. Their marriage was explosive and bitter. What happened in that bedroom the morning Cory died?

You can watch episodes of “48 Hours” at CBS. Click photo.

(Dusty and Cory Lovelace in happier times)

'Dateline' Killer leaves no evidence behind after double homicide

"Dateline" (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired in Albuquerque, NM at 8 p.m. (central time) on KOB 4. Last night's episode on March 17, 2017 was called, “Haunting.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.89 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.9 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic (9-11 p.m.). “NCAA Basketball" (CBS) grabbed 4.93 overall & 1.5 with adults (8-11 p.m.). “Truth and Lies: The Family Manson” (ABC) nabbed 5.48 overall & 1.1 with adults (9-11 p.m.).

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

“Haunting.” March 2008 at Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. William Hunter's house-keeper and son were found murdered in his home. His wife Claire was working in Hawaii. The killer left nothing behind. No DNA evidence. No finger prints. No hair fibers. The only thing out of place was a set of knives. Detectives began to investigate the son's interaction while he competes in video games online. He contacted 50 people he knew and didn't know. A male stranger was seen walking around in the neighborhood of Dr. Hunter. Police had investigated the murder of a woman months before. The knives in her home were used just like the knives used in the Hunter home. The double murder turned into a cold case until 2013.

Watch episodes of “Dateline” streaming online at NBC. Click photo.

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'48 Hours' Saturday March 18, 2107

48 HOURS on CBS. the next episode is called, "Death on Valentine's Day" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. It is an update. I haven't seen this episode from last year. Be prepared if NCAA Basketball runs over.

CBS says, "An Illinois college football star and later, a local prosecuting attorney, is charged with smothering his wife with a pillow almost 10 years after her death. In his first television interview, Curtis Lovelace claims no crime ever took place. “48 Hours” correspondent Maureen Maher joined “CBS This Morning” with a preview of her report."

'Into Darkness' has double homicide set on Indian Reservation

The next murder mystery screenplay written by Roscoe Pond is tentatively called, "Into Darkness." A Navajo male is brutally murdered. His missing dead body is found in the desert. Two tribal cops investigate and they run into a missing wife, an FBI Agent, plus a  Hit-man who travels to the Indian Reservation. Meanwhile, a wild dog is dragging off Navajo toddlers into the darkness. 

Who: "Into Darkness" Murder Mystery Screenplay.

What: Actor and Actress Panel discussion. Table Read.

When: Saturday April 1, 2017 from 1-4 p.m.

Where: Albuquerque Public Library Theater.

(Screenplay Logo made my Roscoe Pond)

'48 Hours' is scheduled but could be pre-empted by NCAA Baskeball

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode for Saturday March 18, 2017 is on the schedule beginning at 10/9 p.m. It may be pre-empted by the second round championship of NCAA Basketball. That game will begin prime-time at 9/8 p.m. 

If you missed any recent episodes of 48 HOURS. Click photo below for official website.

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YouTube TV Preview 'Dateline' for Friday March 17, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The next 2-hour episode is called, "Haunting" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. 

NBC on YouTube says, "A pair of double homicides in Nebraska, five years apart, lead police to fear a serial killer may be on the loose. Josh Mankiewicz reports."

Death of 1950's TV 'Superman' George Reeves is still a mystery

It was the summer of 1959. George Reeves (actor) was found with a bullet wound to his head inside his bedroom. Police called it a suicide, but the crime scene said something else. The gun was on the floor between his feet with no finger prints on it. The bullet shell casing was under his body. There was also no gun powder residue on his hands or head. What happened? Did he kill himself? Was he shot first and then placed on his bed?

The TV series, “Superman” (1951-57) made Reeves a star who was idolized by kids all across America. That TV show was on hiatus and Reeves was said to begin shooting more episodes. He was in financial debt and was living with Lenore who was a tough party girl. He also broke off his relationship with Toni who lavished him with expensive gifts (car). She was married to Eddie, a former MGM studio executive. All of them have long since died.

The Reeves death has been covered over the years with books and documentaries. Tabloid TV news also spotlighted the supposed suicide/murder. There was even a movie made called, “Hollywoodland” which starred Ben Affleck as Superman. The TV show, “Unsolved Mysteries” covered it with host Robert Stack (1990's) and then with Dennis Farina (2008).

Below is “Unsolved Mysteries” with the TV “Superman” segment. There are other mystery stories along with this segment.

'Hawaii Five-0' pre-empted this week by NCAA Basketball

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. NCAA Basketball will pre-empt this Friday's episode March 17, 2017. The championship round airs from 8/7 p.m. to 11/10 p.m. 

Did you watch last Friday's regular episode at 9/8 p.m.? Kono took control and kicked some "butt" over human trafficking on the island. I was surprised at Steve who always takes control over every investigation. He took a back seat as Kono angrily went after the bad guys. I loved it!

TV fans have been wondering what happened to Kono's husband Adam. Well, after he got out of prison. He cannot land a job. Kono revealed that they won't start a family until he has financial stability. By the way, I miss Dr. Max. Danno's cousin Eric does give us some comic relief. I hope they expand his role as medical examiner...,

Click photo for HAWAII FIVE-0 over at CBS. 

(CBS Logo. "Five-0" returns next week)

An all new 'Elementary' Sunday March 19, 2017

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Ballad of Lady Francis" that will air this Sunday at 10/9 p.m.

Television Promos DB says, "The police call in Holmes and Watson to consult on a homicide “heard” by a cutting edge gunshot detection system when they can’t find any tangible evidence that a crime was committed. Also, Sherlock and Joan become suspicious of Shinwell when he’s the target of a drive-by shooting that reveals a connection between him and an unsolved murder."

'Feud: Bette and Joan' is filled with rumored gossip of two old movie stars

FEUD: BETTE AND JOAN on FX. The 8 episode TV series runs each Sunday night at 10/9 p.m. The first episode debuted on March 5, 2017 and nabbed 3.79 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.8 million TV viewers with the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. It stars Susan Sarandon (Bette Davis) and Jessica Lange (Joan Crawford).

A lot has been said about the Hollywood feud between Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Books have been written and documentaries were made on the 1962 horror film each had starred in called, "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" Both actresses took lower salaries in exchange for a percentage of the movie profits. The film was a box office smash earning an estimated $9-12 million world wide. The ticket sales in America nabbed $4 million. Bette Davis earned an Oscar nomination as best actress, but lost to Anne Bancroft for "The Miracle Worker."

The FX limited TV series, "Feud" is a behind-the-scenes look on the making of "Baby Jane." I watched the first two episodes and it is filled with complete gossip of some things that had never happened nor was said. What the filmmakers target perfectly though is the ageism of 1960's Hollywood. Davis and Crawford were considered "too old" for a major motion picture. "Baby Jane" was turned down by every studio except "Warner Brothers" who eventually distributed it. 

What I liked is the performance of Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis. She interprets her but doesn't imitate. The constant smoking is there and she grabs the frustrated walk. She also gives us a hint of that famous laughing cackle. I also liked Judy Davis as gossip columnist Hedda Hopper. She is pretty funny. The soundtrack of 1960's jazz is near perfect in its' nostalgia. A musical era long gone. The Davis and Crawford feud will always be Hollywood lore whether true or not. Check it out if you want.

Click photos for TV series FEUD: BETTE AND JOAN on FX.

(FX Publicity photo 2017. Susan Sarandan and Jessica Lange)

(Warner Bros., publicity photo 1962. Bette Davis and Joan Crawford)

(Publicity for movie "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?)

'Elementary' Defense Intelligence Agency threatens Sherlock

“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 March 12, 2017 was called, “Fidelity.” The Nielson Global Technology went down at its' base in Florida. The Nielson TV ratings for Saturday and Sunday will be delayed.

“Elementary” stars, Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Dr. Joan Watson),

Aidan Quinn (Captain Thomas Gregson) & Jon Michael Hill (Detective Marcus Bell).

“Fidelity.” Sherlock was arrested by the DIA (defense intelligence agency). He is questioned by Anson Gephardt who is a foreign DIA analyst. Sherlock had been investigating four accidental death's that were actual homicides. Anson confesses to those murders and warns that if Sherlock keeps investigating. He will reveal the illegal deals of Sherlock's dad, Morland Holmes. One of the murdered victims was a male lawyer who is discovered to be a paranoid schizophrenic. He rambles on about conspiracy theories when he's off his medication. One of those theories involves the country of Iran. He also has the “Fidel (Castro) files” that Anson was searching for.

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(Sherlock attends christening of Kitty's baby)

'48 hours' 8-year-old girl survives brutal rape & slashing

"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. 25, 2017 was called, “Afraid of the Dark." There is no report on the overnight TV ratings. "Daylight Savings Time" began early Sunday morning 03.12.2017.

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

“Live to Tell: Afraid of the dark.” Jennifer was 8-years-old in the summer of 1990. She was abducted at night from her open bedroom window. A man told her he was an undercover police officer. He took her to a dead-end road and into a field. He raped and then slit her throat. Jennifer blacked out. She woke up and found that her neck was bleeding. She said she was ready to die. A neighborhood kid discovered her body. She remembered her male attacker exactly. His face was drawn by a police sketch artist. That face belonged to a neighbor whose license photo was a near perfect match. Would her attacker be caught after 20 years?

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(CBS photo. "Afraid of the dark")

1992 death's of Native American couple still unsolved

The location is Lake Andes, South Dakota on the edge of the Yankton Sioux Indian Reservation (December 1992). Arnold, Ruby and Tracy are trapped inside their car after it turned over in a frozen water ditch. Tracy is left inside the car until someone finds her. Arnold and Ruby disappeared until the Spring when the ice melted. That's when their dead bodies were found. However, Arnold was seen three weeks after the accident on New Year's Eve. He was at the wheel of a different car with other natives. Ruby was not with him...,

"Unsolved Mysteries" with host Robert Stack had covered the native deaths back in the mid-1990's. When the TV show was revived with host Dennis Farina in 2008. The producers repeated the episode with old footage and interviews. "Bloggers" and "YouTube" arm-chair detectives have put in their own theories. The death's of Arnold Archambeau and Ruby Bruguier is still a mystery in 2017...,

Watch below for "Unsolved Mysteries" Season 3 and Episode 2. It also has several other mystery segments.

'Hawaii Five-0' Kono & Steve stumble onto local human trafficking

“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 March 10, 2017 was called, “Puka 'Ana.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 9.30 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.1 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Shark Tank” (ABC) grabbed 4.13 overall & 0.9 with adults (repeat). “Dateline” (NBC) nabbed 4.94 overall & 1.1 with adults (9-11 p.m).

“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).

“Puka 'Ana.” A young teen girl is brought into the hospital emergency room. She has suspected broken ribs. An older male answers questions from the nurse. That girl is quiet as the nurse suspects she has been abused. She tries to call child services just as the man takes the girl and drives off in a car. Kono is called to the hospital and discovers that the girl was never fully examined. Steve asks Jerry to do a facial recognition in a computer database. That girl is a 15-year-old run away. They don't know who the male is from the hospital security camera. Kono and Steve believe the teen is part of a human trafficking ring on the island. Can they save the girl?

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(Kono takes action)

'Dateline' Adult TV ratings climb after 2-hour Friday night premiere

"Dateline" (NBC) was seen on Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired in Albuquerque, NM at 8 p.m. (central time) on KOB 4. Last night's 2-hour episode on March 10, 2017 was called, “Finding Sarah Goode.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.94 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.1 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) grabbed 9.39 overall & 1.1 with adults. “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 3.91 overall & 0.8 with adults.

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

“Finding Sarah Goode.” Sarah was the youngest daughter of nine children at New York. She was protected and wanted to be a mother. She had a baby girl and then became a single mom. She graduated from college and nabbed a good job. Sarah went out to have "fun" on the summer night of June 6, 2014. She didn't turn up at a birthday party the next day. A police officer found an abandoned BMW car on a road. It turned out to be Sarah's vehicle. She was reported missing and her family quickly organized a search party. Police looked at Sarah's “Instagram” and “Twitter” accounts. They traced her movements the night she disappeared by photos and text posts. 

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(NBC photo. Sarah Goode, center, goes missing 2014)