Monday, October 30, 2017

'48 Hours' Beautiful mom disappears before 'Hurricane Harvey'

48 HOURS (CBS) can be seen each Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) on the Albuquerque TV station KRQE 13. Last night’s episode on Oct. 28, 2017 was called, “Storm of Suspicion.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.66 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Saturday Night College Football” (ABC) grabbed 3.45 overall & 0.9 with adults. “SNL Vintage” (NBC) nabbed 2.71 overall & 0.6 with adults.

“48 Hours” is a news program that covers crime and murder in the United States. Tonight’s episode was reported and narrated by Maureen Maher. 

“Storm of Suspicion.” Crystal McDowell was a blonde flight attendant who turned to real estate. She was supposed to pick up her kids on Aug. 25, 2017. Her then boyfriend Paul couldn’t get a hold of her. This was just before Hurricane Harvey barreled down onto Houston, Texas. Crystal disappeared at the worst time possible. The rain began to pour and it didn’t stop. She had just gotten divorced from Steve McDowell after a decade of marriage and two kids. He cooperated with police and had no idea where she was. Crystal’s family found her car in the water flooded parking lot of Motel 6. She was nowhere to be found. What happened to Crystal? 

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(CBS Twitter photo. Crystal McDowell.)

Saturday, October 28, 2017

'State of Play' 2003 is crackling, intense, political, murder mystery

STATE OF PLAY for the BBC. A 6-part TV mini-series (2003). It debuted to critical success garnering 5.4 million TV viewers overall. The drama/thriller averaged 5 million during all of its’ 6 episode run. There was supposed to be a sequel, but that never happened.

The popularity of the TV mini-series was developed into a major motion picture in 2009. It starred Helen Mirren, Russell Crowe and Ben Affleck. The production budget was $60 million. It grabbed $37,017,955 (million) at the U.S., box office. It nabbed $51,814,255 (million) at the Foreign box office. It sold $19,951,119 (million) with home rental DVD’s and BluRay.

State of Play” TV mini-series stars, John Simm (Cal McCaffrey), David Morrissey (Stephen Collins), Kelly Macdonald (Della Smith), Bill Nighy (Cameron Foster) & James McAvoy (Dan Foster). 

Stephen Collins is an ambitious Parliament politician who had tried to keep his affair with Sonya secret. That is until she fell in front of a subway train to her death. A young black male was also shot and killed at the same time. A witness to his murder was shot too, but had survived. Stephen’s good friend Cal is a newspaper journalist. He discovers that the black male was a purse snatcher. Sonya was carrying a silver briefcase into that subway. Cal gets a hold of that case which has incriminating evidence. Sonya was actually murdered…, 

(If you get a chance. Buy the DVD/BluRay of this wonderful murder/mystery. I’m glad I finally caught up with it). 

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Maureen Maher reports on '48 Hours' about missing mother

48 HOURS on CBS. The episode is called, "Storm of Suspicion." It airs tonight, Saturday Oct. 28, 2017 at 10/9 p.m. Marueen Maher talks with "CBS This Morning" about a missing mother. 

CBS says, "Texas mother Crystal McDowell vanished just before Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area. Maureen Maher, who followed investigators on their search amid the massive storm."

'Dateline' A young woman disappears after 'Halloween Party'

Dateline” (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) on the Albuquerque TV station KOB 4. Last night’s episode on Oct. 27, 2017 was called, “The Halloween Party.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.90 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.9 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “MacGyver” (CBS) grabbed 6.9 overall & 1.8 with adults. “Inhumans” nabbed 2.13 overall & 0.5 with adults.  

“Dateline” is a TV show focusing on crime and murder in the United States. Last night’s episode was reported and narrated by Keith Morrison.

“The Halloween Party.” It was the big Halloween bash of Monroe County, Michigan (2014). Chelsea went to this party bash as the comic book character, “Poison Ivy.” It was Oct. 25 on a Saturday night where large tents had been built. Heavy metal music had blared out into the darkness of the empty farm land. A bonfire was built and Chelsea disappeared into the crowd at 1 a.m. A witness claimed that she was seen alone and crying. Another witness said she was arguing with two unknown men. Then, she disappeared. What happened to Chelsea? 

Click photo of DATELINE for full episodes at NBC.
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(NBC photo. Keith Morrison on the scene).

SAG-AFTRA Ads Go Union 2017

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Timeline leading up to the SAG Awards 2018

(Deadline Hollywood photo).

Below is the SAG-AFTRA timeline leading up to the SAG Awards 2018. SAG-AFTRA union members have just been sent dues bill letters. (I just paid my union dues).
  • Monday, Oct. 2 / Period begins to request paper final ballots in lieu of online voting.
  • Monday, Oct. 23 / Submissions close at 5 p.m. PT.
  • Thursday, Nov. 16 / Nominations balloting opens.
  • Friday, Dec. 1 / Deadline for paying November 2017 dues and/or changing address with SAG-AFTRA to be eligible for final balloting.
  • Thursday, Dec. 7 / Records pulled for final balloting.
  • Sunday, Dec. 10 / Nominations balloting closes at 5 p.m. PT.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 13 / Nominations announced.
  • Tuesday, Dec. 19 / Final voting opens.
  • Monday, Jan. 8 / Final day to request paper ballots in lieu of online voting.
  • Friday, Jan. 19 / Final votes must be cast online or ballots received by the elections firm by noon PT.
  • Sunday, Jan. 21 / 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards®
Please visit the official website of SAG-AFTRA for news and information.

Thursday, October 26, 2017

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Oct. 28, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Storm of Suspicion" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 

CBS says,"48 Hours -- goes behind the scenes with investigators as they search for a mother of two who vanished just before Hurricane Harvey hit. Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates."

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

'Hawaii Five-0' Returns next week with Halloween Episode Nov. 3, 2017

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. This week's episode will be pre-empted by a Halloween TV special. It will return next week with it's own Halloween episode on Nov. 3, 2017 at 9/8 p.m. 

CBS schedule for Friday Oct. 27, 2017. "Michael Jackson's Halloween" begins at 8/7 p.m. / "MacGyver" 9/8 p.m. / "Blue Bloods" 10/9 p.m. 

Click photos below for HAWAII FIVE-0.
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'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery Oct. 28, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "In Broad Daylight" that will air this Saturday at 8/7 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

NBC says, "Violent crimes were nearly unheard of on a quiet, leafy street in Long Beach, California, until one morning in November when a terrible murder occurred. Keith Morrison reports."

Click photo of DATELINE for TV Preview. 
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An all new 'Dateline' Halloween Episode Friday Oct. 27, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "The Halloween Party" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m.  

NBC says, "After a young woman goes missing from a Halloween party, a town turns out to search while detectives settle in for a long investigation. Keith Morrison reports."

Monday, October 23, 2017

SAG-AFTRA Digital Magazine Fall 2017 Issue is out

SAG-AFTRA. The regular Fall 2017 magazine issue is probably in the mail. You can download the digital issue as a PDF or view online from the official website. (Click logo below for digital issue.).

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Saturday, October 21, 2017

'48 Hours' Nadia searches for her missing mother in Russia

48 HOURS (CBS) can be seen each Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) on the Albuquerque TV station KRQE 13. Tonight’s episode on Oct. 21, 2017 was called, “Red Notice to Murder.” 

“48 Hours” is a news program that covers crime and murder in the United States. Tonight’s episode was reported and narrated by Peter Van Sant. 

“Red Notice to Murder.” New York 2014. Herman Weisberg is a private investigator who was hired to find a Russian woman named, Victoria Nasyrova. Nadia Ford lives in Brooklyn, New York whose mom Alla Aleksenko went missing. She had befriended Victoria. Nadia lost contact with her mom and asked Victoria where she was at. Nadia then boarded a plane back to Russia to find Alla. Credit cards, jewelry and a life savings of $50,000 was missing from Alla's apartment. Victoria was questioned by police, but wasn’t arrested. She soon fled Russia and traveled to Mexico, and then ended up in New York City. Can the private investigator catch up with her?

Click photo for 48 HOURS for full episodes at CBS.
(CBS photo. Nadia & mom Alla in happier times. Right, Victoria on Facebook).

(CBS photo. Victoria Nasyrova fled Russia to New York City).

Netflix 'The Punisher' premiere's Nov. 17, 2017

'Dateline' A single mother gunned down in her apartment garage

“Dateline” (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) on the Albuquerque TV station KOB 4. Last night’s episode on Oct. 20, 2017 was called, “One Moment.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.21 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Hawaii Five-0” (CBS) grabbed 8.53 overall & 1.0 with adults. “Inhumans” nabbed 1.98 overall & 0.4 with adults.  

“Dateline” is a TV show focusing on crime and murder in the United States. Last night’s episode was reported and narrated by Josh Mankiewicz.

“One Moment.” Sept. 2001. Hawthorne, California is part of Los Angeles. Chrystal Taylor was the youngest of 6 kids. She had a baby boy who became a responsible single mother. She walked down to her car inside the apartment garage. She was heading to work and was shot in the head. She died at the hospital. Witnesses say they saw an unknown male running from the garage after hearing a gunshot. Police question her family, relatives and boyfriends. It turns out that she was pregnant with another child who also died. Crystal had received an earlier phone call from an unknown male. Who is he and why did someone want Crystal dead?  

Click photo of DATELINE for full episodes at NBC.
(NBC photo of the late Crystal Taylor).

'Hawaii Five-0' Kamekona is kidnapped & tortured

Hawaii Five-0” (CBS). Can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time zone) on KRQE 13 at Albuquerque, NM. Last night’s episode on Oct. 21, 2017 was called, “E uhi wale no 'a'ole e nalo, he imu puhi.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 8.53 overall. It reached 1.0 in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Dateline” (NBC) grabbed 4.21 overall & 0.7 with adults. “Inhumans” (ABC) nabbed 1.98 overall & 0.4 with adults.

“Hawaii Five-0” stars, Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett), Scott Caan (Danny Williams), Taylor Wily (Kamekona), Chi McBride (Lou Grover), Tani Rey (Meaghan Rath), Beulah Koale (Junior Reigns) & Jorge Garcia (Jerry Ortega).

“E uhi wale no 'a'ole e nalo, he imu puhi.” Junior is in “Five-0” training and his supervisor says that he is just like Steve McGarrett. Meanwhile, Danno and Steve are building their restaurant business. 

Someone hacks into the “Five-0” computer system. One of their confidential informants has been murdered. Steve believes it may be retaliation. “Five-0” goes to Aaron Wright who is now in prison who was a professional hacker. He discovers a list of every informant “Five-0” had ever used. That list has been released to the public. One of those informants is Kamekona who has been kidnapped by two unknown me…,  

Click photos for HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS.
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'48 Hours' TV Preview 'Red Notice for Murder'

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Red Notice for Murder" that will air this Saturday on Oct. 21, 2017 at 10/9 p.m. Local New York CBS 2 interviews Peter Van Sant (Below).

CBS says, "A Brooklyn woman turns to a N.Y. private eye for help tracking down a Russian beauty she believes robbed and killed her mother. Can they find her? Peter Van Sant investigates."

ABC '20/20' A wife is shot & killed by a clown

“20/20” (ABC) can be seen each Friday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time zone) at Albuquerque, NM on KOAT 7. Tonight’s episode on Oct. 20, 2017 was called, “The Killer Clown?.” 

“20’20” is a news program that covers crime & murder in the United States. This episode was reported & narrated by Deborah Roberts.

The Killer Clown?.” Wellington, Florida 1990. It is a wealthy neighborhood. A person dressed as a clown drives his/her car in front of a home. That clown carries flowers and candy to the front porch. Marlene Warren opens the door and accepts the candy and flowers. The clown instantly shoots her in the face with a gun. Michael Warren is Marlene’s husband who owned an auto dealership. Trouble had always followed him and she said before she died that, “If anything happens to me. Michael did it.” Newspapers reported that Michael had a mistress. Who was this clown and why did he/she kill Marlene?   

Click photos of 20/20 for full episode on ABC.
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(ABC photo. Marlene Warren shot by a clown back in 1990.).

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday Oct. 21, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour episode is called, "Red Notice for Murder" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 

CBS says, "A Brooklyn woman and a tough-talking private eye on the hunt for a Russian beauty who may be a killer -- can they find her? '48 Hours' correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates."

Click photo for 48 HOURS TV Preview.
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'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday Oct. 21, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour is called, "Love, Hate & Obsession" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is an update from Peter Van Sant.

CBS says, "The latest twist in the case of who wanted a one-time millionaire dead more: the ex-wife or the son? '48 Hours' correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates."

SAG-AFTRA President writes letter to members about 'Sexual Harassment'

Click photos below for complete message from Gabrielle Carteris.
(Daily Mail photo. Sexual Harassment from women in the workplace.).

(Shaidys World photo. Sexual Harassment from men in the workplace.).


Dear Member,

"We commend the courage and candor of all those who speak out about any aggressive or inappropriate behavior they experience or witness in the industry. In a statement Monday, SAG-AFTRA publicly supported the rights of all men and women to speak out and share their stories."

"Everyone has a fundamental right to be treated with dignity and respect at work. There is more to be done by all of us to ensure the safety of those in the industry and to ensure they work in an environment free from sexual harassment, assault and abuse." 

"Our union has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy against harassment of its members and others employed under our collective bargaining agreements. If you see something wrong, or believe you are subject to unlawful discrimination or harassment, contact SAG-AFTRA by calling the 24-hour hotline at 844-Safer Set, or the SAG-AFTRA EEO & Diversity Department at (323) 549-6644." 

"You can also find contact numbers and a non-emergency number on the back of your membership card and on your member mobile app." 

"Use your discretion and if you can say something on the spot, do so, or report it ASAP to the union. You can always report issues anonymously."

"Check the SAG-AFTRA Know Your Rights section of the website for more information. Additionally, Women In Film has published a useful resource for female entertainment industry professionals that’s available here."

"We stand together." 

Strength in Unity-- Gabrielle Carteris 

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Oct. 20, 2017

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. S08E04. The next episode is called, "E Uhi Wale No 'A'ole E Nalo, He Imu Puhi" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m.  

CBS says, "The lives of Five-0’s informants are in danger when the HPD system is hacked and one ends up dead, forcing McGarrett to enlist the help of hacker Aaron Wright (Joey Lawrence), who he just imprisoned...,"

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Oct. 20, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "One Moment" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. Josh Mankiewicz returns for the brand new TV season.

NBC says, "When Crystal Taylor was murdered, her sisters were determined to find the killer. Josh Mankiewicz reports on the unexpected source that turned the case upside down."

Click below of DATELINE for TV Preview.
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Sunday, October 15, 2017

'48 Hours' A hitman and conspiracy to commit double murder

48 HOURS (CBS) can be seen each Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) on the Albuquerque TV station KRQE 13. Last night’s episode on Oct. 14, 2017 was called, “Operation Murder.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.75 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Saturday Night College Football” (ABC) grabbed 2.66 overall & 0.7 with adults (8-11 p.m.). “Concert for disaster relief” (NBC) nabbed 2.56 overall & 0.6 with adults. 

“48 Hours” is a news program that covers crime and murder in the United States. Last night’s episode was reported and narrated by Peter Van Sant. 

Operation Murder.” Valerie McDaniel was a veterinarian. Leon Jacob was also a medical surgeon. They met and supposedly fell in love. It’s March of 2017 and Valerie is informed that her ex-husband Mack has been murdered. Leon is also told that his ex-girlfriend Meghan Verikas was also killed. Moataz Azzeh entered the picture. He claims that Leon hired him to kill Meghan and Valerie’s ex-husband Mack. Moataz went to the police and it was arranged for Meghan and Mack to be dead in “fake photos.” Both Valerie and Leon were arrested for conspiracy to commit murder. What happens next? Why is Valerie found dead?

Click photo for 48 HOURS for full episode at CBS.
(CBS photo. When Leon and Valerie meet. They conspire to commit murder) 

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Agatha Christie's 'Crooked House' opens only in Europe 2017

CROOKED HOUSE from SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT. The Murder Mystery will open only in Europe beginning in Spain on Oct. 20, 2017. It will be released in the United Kingdom on Dec. 22. 

Sony Pictures says, "In Agatha Christie’s most twisted tale, the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a wealthy patriarch is investigated by spy-turned-private-detective Charles Hayward (Max Irons), who is lured by his former lover to catch her grandfather’s murderer before Scotland Yard exposes dark family secrets." 

"On the sprawling estate, amidst a poisonous atmosphere of bitterness, resentment and jealousy in a truly crooked house, Hayward encounters three generations of the dynasty, including a theater actress (Gillian Anderson), the old man’s widow 50 years his junior (Christina Hendricks), and the family matriarch Lady Edith de Haviland (Glenn Close)."

'20/20' Movie producer, Harvey Weinstein's world falls apart

20/20 on ABC. Friday night's episode was called, "Shame and Scandal in Hollywood" that aired on Oct. 13, 2017 at 10/9 p.m. The report followed an exact timeline after "The New York Times" published a report of sexual harassment over three decades by Harvey Weinstein. He paid 8 victims to keep quiet and threatened actresses with career suicide if they spoke out against him.

The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (Oscars) expelled Harvey for "life" today on Saturday Oct. 14, 2017. He had already been fired from his own production company last weekend. The Producer's Guild of America will announce their decision to expel Harvey on Monday Oct. 16, 2017.

Click photos below for 20/20 episode "Shame and Scandal in Hollywood."
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(Photo by Dave Caulkin Associated Press 1998. Producer Harvey Weinstein, center on right of Gwyneth Paltrow winning Oscars for "Shakespeare in Love").

'Hawaii Five-0' British MI-6 returns to the island

Hawaii Five-0” (CBS). Can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time zone) on KRQE 13 at Albuquerque, NM. Last night’s episode on Oct. 13, 2017 was called, “Kau pahi, ko'u kua. Kau pu, ko'u po'o.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 8.33 overall. It reached 1.0 in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Dateline” (NBC) grabbed 4.82 overall & 0.9 with adults. “Inhumans” (ABC) nabbed 2.3 overall & 0.6 with adults.

“Hawaii Five-0” stars, Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett), Scott Caan (Danny Williams), Taylor Wily (Kamekona), Chi McBride (Lou Grover), Tani Rey (Meaghan Rath), Beulah Koale (Junior Reigns) & Jorge Garcia (Jerry Ortega).

“Kau pahi, ko'u kua. Kau pu, ko'u po'o.” Jimmy was the head of a local crime family. He had been shot and killed along with his friends. The FBI had been watching them privately and couldn’t get to Jimmy before he was executed. A waitress was working under Jimmy. She may have tipped off the shooter/killer who got in through a back door. Jimmy’s son doesn’t know what’s going on. His dad never wanted him to go into the world of crime. The “Five-0” team works with Harry who is a former British MI-6 operative. They track down a gun seller who deals with crime families. Will the team find out who killed Jimmy? 

Click photos for HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS.
(CBS photo. Harry, Steve and Danno)

(CBS photo. Steve and Harry)

'Dateline' A beautiful model found at the bottom of a pool

Dateline” (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) on the Albuquerque TV station KOB 4. Last night’s episode on Oct. 13, 2017 was called, “At the Bottom of the Pool.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.82 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.9 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Hawaii Five-0” (CBS) grabbed 8.33 overall & 1.0 with adults. “Inhumans” nabbed 2.3 overall & 0.6 with adults.  

“Dateline” is a TV show focusing on crime and murder in the United States. Last night’s episode was reported and narrated by Keith Morrison.

At the Bottom of the Pool.” Tallahassee, Florida 2014. Samira Frosh was found dead at the bottom of her back house pool. She was a former model who left behind two kids. She married Adam Frosh in 2006 who was a foot podiatrist and surgeon.

Samira was dead at 38 who couldn’t be revived after lying in that cold pool. Police and family members say it looked like an accident. The outside pool was a mess. Her father-in-law claimed he once tripped over a garden hose and Samira’s tiny dog. Did she trip and fall into that pool? 

The coroner autopsy revealed that Samira died from blunt force trauma to both sides of her head. She also drowned after falling into the pool. What happened? Where was her husband Adam and their kids?        

Click photo of DATELINE for full episodes at NBC.
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Friday, October 13, 2017

CBC radio 'Missing & Murdered' Who killed Roberta Williams?

MISSING & MURDERED from CBC RADIO. Roberta Williams was a Native/Indigenous young woman who went missing back in 1989. Her dead body was found weeks later off the "Highway of Tears" in Canada. She was nude from the waist down and sexually assaulted. 

The 8-Part Podcast covers a lot of ground concerning Roberta's life up until her disappearance. Connie Walker reports and discovers many truths after interviewing those who are still alive. It has been more than 27 years since Roberta's murder and no one has been arrested. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have a suspect and the man won't speak and there is no real evidence connecting him to Roberta's murder. He was seen leaving a bar with Roberta when she disappeared. 

What's interesting here is the memories of those people who saw Roberta leave that bar. It varies, but the main suspect is always mentioned. Unfortunately, Roberta isn't the only Indigenous woman who had gone missing or was murdered along Highway #16. That's what makes this podcast intriguing and sad.

Click photo below for MISSING & MURDER for 8-Part Podcast.
(CBC radio photo. Robert Williams 1989).

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Oct. 14, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Operation Murder" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 20/20 on ABC covered this story, but I think Peter Van Sant will uncover more details.

CBS says, " Two doctors and a plot to kill -- the man who posed as a hired hit man speaks out for the first time to correspondent Peter Van Sant in an all-new "48 Hours." 

Thursday, October 12, 2017

'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery Oct. 14, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "Betrayed" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

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." 

It looks like there will be a Sunday episode on Oct. 15 at 10/9 p.m. But only on the West Coast. (Check your local listings).

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

'The Foreigner' with Jackie Chan opens Friday Oct. 13, 2017

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Oct. 13, 2017

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. This will be the actual episode this week. I had to delete TV promo from last week cause CBS aired a different episode. 

This week's episode is called, "Kau pahi, ko'u kua. Kau pu, ko'u po'o" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m.   

CBS says, "Five-0 enlists the help of an old friend when the boss of a major crime family is murdered, triggering revenge killings across the island. Meanwhile, McGarrett and Danny begin sorting out particulars in their new restaurant venture."

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An all new 'Dateline' Friday Oct. 13, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "At the Bottom of the Pool" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. 

NBC says, "When a model and upcoming YouTube celebrity is found dead, police question her husband to see if he can provide any answers. Keith Morrison reports on what could have led to her death."

Final season of 'Longmire' premiere's Nov. 17, 2017

LONGMIRE on NET-FLIX. The 6th and final TV season will begin streaming on Nov. 17. The trailer was just released today on Oct. 11, 2017. It looks like Henry Standing Bear is big trouble. Vic is pregnant, but whose the daddy? Walt might also lose his land to a greedy developer too. It's exciting...!

I will TV recap each of the final episodes right here on this blog. Stayed tuned.

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

Movie producer, Harvey Weinstein and 'Sexual Harassment'

Harvey Weinstein was recently terminated by board members from, "The Weinstein Company." A New York Times article (Oct. 5, 2017) published a report of sexual harassment from Harvey that stretches back three decades. Film actresses have come forward with uncomfortable encounters with the entertainment producer. The Times article also reveals that Harvey had paid off several women to keep them quit. In quick succession, 1/3 of "The Weinstein Company" board members have resigned. His lawyer Lisa Bloom had also quit. 

"The New Yorker" published today (Oct. 10, 2017), a report of 13 actresses who were sexually harassed and/or assaulted by Harvey. This happened between the 1990's and 2015. Harvey's spokesman has responded by saying he cannot talk about anonymous accusations. He admits that some encounters were consensual.

Below is the police sting-operation against Harvey where he is recorded arguing with model, Ambra Battilana Gutierrez. He admits groping her in this audio. 

Monday, October 9, 2017

'Someone Knows Something' Podcast is fascinating mystery of missing blonde

SOMEONE KNOWS SOMETHING from CBC RADIO. (Season 2). Sheryl Sheppard excepted the marriage proposal of her boyfriend Michael Lavoie on live TV Dec. 31, 1997. She then went missing a few days later who has never been seen since.

David Ridgen reports on Sheryl's disappearance and he goes in depth over 12 podcast episodes. It is a fascinating look at Sheryl and Michael's relationship beginning with the proposal on live TV. It's been 20 years since her disappearance and everyone involved with Sheryl had loved her deeply. The truth emerges and it uncovers many details leading up to her disappearance. It involves abuse, robbery, prison, sex, jealousy, exotic dancing and an incriminating micro-tape.  

Visit the website of SOMEONE KNOWS SOMETHING for 12-part Podcast.



(CBC photo. Sheryl Sheppard mid-1990's.).

("Someone Knows Something" photo. Dec. 31, 1997. Sheryl & Michael's proposal).

Sunday, October 8, 2017

'48 Hours' Girlfriend guns down boyfriend and claims self-defense

48 HOURS (CBS) can be seen each Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) on the Albuquerque TV station KRQE 13. Last night’s episode on Oct. 7, 2017 was called, “Moment of Truth.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.70 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Saturday Night College Football” (ABC) grabbed 6.29 overall & 1.9 with adults (8-11 p.m.). “SNL Vintage” (NBC) nabbed 2.65 overall & 0.5 with adults. 

“48 Hours” is a news program that covers crime and murder in the United States. Last night’s episode was reported and narrated by Erin Moriarty. 

Moment of Truth.” The state of New Jersey on March 3, 2014. Virginia called 911 Emergency and claimed that someone broke into her home. Patrick was her on-and-off boyfriend who was lying dead in that home. She shot him and he called his daughter saying Virginia had a gun. He died seconds later. There was no robbery. She claimed that he abused her during their volatile relationship. She also claimed that she loved him too. That’s why she always went back to him after many break ups. Did Virginia deliberately murder Patrick? Or was it self-defense? 

Click photo for 48 HOURS for full episode at CBS.
(CBS photo. Patrick, on left, was former body guard to Angelina Jolie).

(CBS photo. Virginia in back of police car.)

Saturday, October 7, 2017

'Jack Ryan' comes to 'Amazon Video' in 2018

JACK RYAN from AMAZON VIDEO. 

"When CIA analyst Jack Ryan stumbles upon a suspicious series of bank transfers his search for answers pulls him from the safety of his desk job and catapults him into a deadly game of cat and mouse throughout Europe and the Middle East, with a rising terrorist figurehead preparing for a massive attack against the US and her allies."

'S-Town' Possible murder leads to suicide and then to gold

"S-TOWN" from SERIAL and THIS AMERICAN LIFE. A man named John had called a New York reporter. He asked this reporter to investigate a possible murder in a small town at Alabama. John called his home city, "S-Town" (S*** Town). The small community is filled with real country "bumpkins." 

S-TOWN is a 7-Part Podcast that I had "binge-listened" to, and was fascinated by John and all the colorful characters in his town. The reporter investigated the possible murder which led to suicide. That also led to greed surrounding "Gold."

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'Dateline' A wife is found dead near 'Valentine's Day'

“Dateline” (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) on the Albuquerque TV station KOB 4. Last night’s episode on Oct. 6, 2017 was called, “Mystery in Mississippi.” The overnight TV ratings are not available at this time.

“Dateline” is a TV show focusing on crime and murder in the United States. Last night’s episode was reported and narrated by Dennis Murphy.

Mystery in Mississippi.” Curtis Lovelace was a former prosecutor who worked in politics. He lived in Quincy, Illinois. He met Cory and they got married in 1991. They had 4 children. She got sick by “valentine’s day” in 2006. Curtis took off from a class and brought his kids to school. Cory lay down in her bedroom from sickness. Curtis returned home that morning and found his wife dead. He brought his youngest son over to his grandparents. 

Police arrived at the home and found Cory’s dead body in a strange position. Her hands were lifted up over her chest. There was nothing else wrong with the bed. What happened to Cory Lovelace? Was it a natural death?  

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'Hawaii Five-0' Beulah Koale joins the cast

“Hawaii Five-0” (CBS). Can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time zone) on KRQE 13 at Albuquerque, NM. Last night’s episode on Oct. 6, 2017 was called, “Na la ilio.” Overnight TV ratings are not available at this time.

“Hawaii Five-0” stars, Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett), Scott Caan (Danny Williams), Taylor Wily (Kamekona), Chi McBride (Lou Grover), Tani Rey (Meaghan Rath), Beulah Koale (Junior Reigns) & Jorge Garcia (Jerry Ortega).

“Na la ilio.” The drug enforcement agency (DEA) is called into a shipping port dock. One agent is shot and his DEA service dog gets shot too. Steve finds the dog who is a witness to a possible ambush. Junior Reigns comes to the island and asks to work under Steve, but there is no job opening. Steve and Danno discuss Kono and Chin Ho and admit they miss their former colleagues.

The drugs are still inside a storage container in that port. Steve believes that the dealers might return for those drugs. They talk to a confidential informant who might’ve tipped off the drug dealers. It turns out that her middle man was the one who told her when the drug pick up was going down. That man was injected with an overdose of heroin and dies.

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(CBS photo. Beulah Koale as Junior Reigns talks to Steve McGarrett). 

Thursday, October 5, 2017

'Dirty John' from 'The LA Times' reveals manipulator & maybe a killer

DIRTY JOHN from THE L.A. TIMES. Christopher Goffard (journalist) reports on a man named John Meehan. He discovered Debra Newell on a dating website. They fell in love and had gotten married. 

Just as they begin their lives together. Things start to unravel. John isn't who he said he was when Debra's children hire a private investigator. He turns out to be a lying manipulator whose life is bogus. It is revealed that he might have killed his dad by injecting an overdose of morphine. Yet, there is no proof. What did Debra get herself into...?

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(LA Times Medi-Group. Is this really John Meehan?)

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Oct. 7, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Moment of Truth" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. Erin Moriarty comes back this week with another intriguing episode. Last week was unbelievable...,

CBS says, "A daughter hears her father’s last words - he was a former NYPD officer & bodyguard to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt - can she help convict his killer? Erin Moriarty investigates."

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery Oct. 7, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "Nightfall" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

NBC says, "After a young mom is found dead on the side of a country road, 40 miles from Knoxville , investigators scramble to figure out how she ended up there. Andrea Canning reports Saturday October 7 at 9/8c and Sunday October 8 at 10 p.m. West Coast."

'Dateline' Friday Oct.6, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Mystery on the Mississippi" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. This looks like an update from Dennis Murphy. (Click logo below for TV Preview).

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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

'Blade Runner 2049' opens Friday Oct. 6, 2017

BLADE RUNNER from WARNER BROS. The long awaited sequel stars Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford. The Sci-Fi movie will open on 3,900 movie screens this Friday. (Check out the 4th trailer below).

SAG-AFTRA postcard 'Ads Go Union' 2017

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Sunday, October 1, 2017

'48 hours' Did a kind 'Widow' murder her 2 husbands?

48 HOURS (CBS) can be seen each Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) on the Albuquerque TV station KRQE 13. Last night’s episode on Sept. 30, 2017 was called, “The Widow on Solway Road.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.18 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Saturday Night Football” (ABC) grabbed 4.62 overall & 1.5 with adults (8-11 p.m.). “SNL Vintage” (NBC) nabbed 2.54 overall & 0.6 with adults. 

“48 Hours” is a news program that covers crime and murder in the United States. Last night’s episode was reported and narrated by Erin Moriarty. 

“The Widow on Solway Road.” The state of Tennessee 2003.  Raynella Leath found her husband David Leath shot dead in his bed. There were 3 gunshots. The first shot was in the bed. The second shot was in his forehead. The third shot was in the bed head-board behind him. Raynella says he committed suicide. The police believed it was murder. Raynella’s finger prints weren’t on the gun. She also claimed that David was suicidal and withdrew from life. She was arrested and charged with murder in 2009. That first trial became a “mis-trial.” Prosecutor’s re-charged her in 2010 and she was convicted, but only served 6 years behind bars. That case was thrown out because the judge at the time had a drug addiction during the trial. The third trial began in 2017. 

Raynella’s first husband Ed Dossett supposedly died from an agricultural accident in 1992. He was trampled to death by cows on his farm. She became known in the small community as “The Black Widow.” Ed had cancer, but if his death was an accident. His wife and kids would gain a huge life insurance payout. His autopsy showed that Ed died of a massive overdose of morphine. Prosecutors charged her in the death of Ed, but dropped it when she went to prison after being convicted in David’s death. 

Did Raynella murder her two husbands? Or was she just an unlucky woman?      

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(CBS photo. Raynella Leath, center, is labeled a "black widow.")

CBS photo. The 30th TV season premiere was a "doozy.")