'Dateline' A mother strangled, tortured & killed in own home

“Dateline” (NBC) was seen Saturday evening at 8/7 p.m. It aired at 7 p.m. (central time) on the Albuquerque TV station KOB 4. Last night’s episode on Dec. 30, 2017 was called, “A Cold December Morning.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.35 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.8 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Hawaii Five-0” (CBS) grabbed 2.96 overall & 0.3 with adults. “The Bachelor: Countdown to Arie” (ABC) nabbed 1.31 overall & 0.2 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. 

“A Cold December Morning.” Washington State. Clay Starbuck and his wife Chanin were married twice. They took care of five kids, but couldn’t make it work. They headed toward a divorce. Both had lived in two different homes, but in the same neighborhood. Chanin didn’t pick up the kids after school on Dec. 1, 2011. Police got into her home and found her dead in the bedroom. She was naked, strangled who was tortured. Detectives then looked at her cell phone and discovered that Chanin had met male strangers from an online dating website. Who killed this beautiful mother of five children?  

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(NBC Photo. Chanin Starbuck before her untimely death.).

'48 Hours' A self-made 'Prophet' builds Amageddon at Waco, Texas

48 HOURS (CBS) was seen Friday evening at 8/7 p.m. It aired at 7 p.m. (central time) on the Albuquerque TV station KRQE 13. Last night’s episode on Dec. 29, 2017 was called, “Secrets of Waco.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.77 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Law & Order: SVU” (NBC) grabbed 3.29 overall & 0.5 with adults. “Shark Tank” (ABC) nabbed 4.04 overall & 0.7 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. 

“Secrets of Waco.” The state of Texas 1993. David Koresh was a self-made “prophet” who believed himself to be the son-of-God. He led a religious group who rose up to fight the federal government. There was a 51-day standoff between his “Branch Davidian Christians” and the FBI. More than 70 of those Christians died in a raging fire and it included Koresh. 

David had dozens of followers and supposedly fathered more than 20 children. He preached the-second-coming of Jesus Christ and the end of the world. Before that 51-day stand-off. He secretly bought guns from an illegal gun dealer. His hardcore Christian belief was that, he was going to lead his followers to Jesus and the beautiful-after-life.   

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(CBS photo. David Koresh at Waco, Texas).

2018 'SAG Awards' enhanced digital issue has been released

SAG Awards postcard was sent out to all paid up union members Dec. 19, 2017. It gives each member information on voting this year. Did you get yours? I got mine. I'm also receiving DVD screeners in the mail of the nominees.

SAG-AFTRA released the "SAG Awards" digital issue where union members can look at everything about this upcoming awards show. There is score-card too on all the nominees. 

SAG award screenings will be held in your U.S., chapter. Check with your local SAG-AFTRA board members on time and place.  

Click the SAG-AFTRA logo below for the digital issue.

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'48 Hours' Saturday Dec. 30, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The weekend 2-hour episode is called, "Murder by Design" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "Did fashion icon Gianni Versace know his killer? A "48 Hours" investigation into the killing spree that ended his life in Miami 20 years ago. Richard Schlesinger reports."

An all new '48 Hours' Friday Dec. 29, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The new episode is called, "Secrets of Waco" that will air this Friday at 8/7 p.m. 

CBS says, "In his first interview ever, a retired Texas United Parcel Service driver reveals to 48 Hours that he unwittingly delivered large boxes of military grade guns and ammunition to Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh in the months and weeks before the siege that would capture the attention of the world in 1993. Now, as the 25th anniversary of the standoff nears, Peter Van Sant and '48 Hours' investigate the cult and what led to a deadly 51-day siege."

'All the Money in the World' opens wide Dec. 25, 2017

Veteran actor, Christopher Plummer replaced Kevin Spacey in this Ridley Scott movie. It has been reported that Plummer shot his scenes in 10 days. This all happened after Spacey was faced with multiple sexual allegations and was dropped from the film. "All the Money in the World" is receiving good reviews despite the last minute cast change...,

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'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery Dec. 30, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "A Cold December Morning" that will air this Saturday at 8/7 p.m. I actually have not seen this one. So, I'll be watching it.

NBC says, "A mother of five is found dead in her Washington State home. But what leaves detectives the most shocked is the way she is found. Keith Morrison reports."

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'Dateline' Friday Dec. 29, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Before Dawn" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it. Dennis Murphy is back. 

NBC says, "Newlyweds Seth and Lisa Techel are expecting their first child, but a shotgun blast shatters their dreams on Memorial Day weekend, 2011. Dennis Murphy reports."

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'48 Hours' Wife guns down her husband with 10 exact gun shots

48 HOURS (CBS) was seen on Saturday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) on the Albuquerque TV station KRQE 13. Last night’s 2-hour episode on Dec. 23, 2017 was called, “The Evidence Room.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.1 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “NFL Football” (NBC) grabbed 2.95 overall & 0.6 with adults. “The great Christmas light fight” (ABC) nabbed 2.17 overall & 0/5 with adults (8-11 p.m.). 

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

“The Evidence Room.” The state of Ohio. New Year’s Eve 2014. Colleen McKernan shot her husband Rob 10 times and killed him. She claimed self-defense after being charged with murder. Scott Roder is an animation specialist who constructs evidence of crime scenes. He was hired by Colleen’s defense attorney to build evidence in her murder case. She is the only eye witness after gunning down her husband. Prosecutors say that she planned to kill Rob for his life insurance which was worth $200,000. 

The defense says that Colleen only held the gun and was going to leave a domestic quarrel. Prosecutors say that it was actually Rob who was going to leave. He was dressed to do so. That’s when she shot him. Colleen served in the Air force and held two “guns” on her wedding day. Rob had been charged before with domestic violence. They were married for less than a year. Scott’s team looked at Colleen’s "state of mind" right from the moment she unloaded that first bullet. She had shot Rob so close that the gun powder splattered across his face.

Scott says that if Colleen shot Rob in the face first. It was self-defense. Prosecutors say that it was murder because she shot him in the back first. What does the evidence say to the jury?   

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(Rob & Colleen McKernan on their wedding day. She is carrying guns.).

(CBS photo. The evidence is broken down in Rob McKernan's death.).

'Elementary' not on list of mid-TV season schedule

The TV season of 2017-18 has come to the midway point. "Deadline Hollywood" announces the new and returning TV shows for mid-season for 2018. "Elementary" (CBS) is not on this schedule even after the network ordered 21 episodes for the 6th TV season. TV fans will have to wait for an announcement.

The NBC Winter Olympics will pre-empt prime-time TV shows beginning Feb. 9, 2018.

Below are the TV shows that I recap on this Blog. They will be coming back mid-season.

1. "Hawaii Five-0" on CBS. Returns Friday Jan. 5, 2018.
2. "Vera" on Britbox. Will run past TV seasons on Monday Jan. 8, 2018.
3. "Dateline" on NBC. Returns Friday Jan. 12, 2018.
4. "48 Hours" on CBS. This is not on the schedule.

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(CBS photo. Steve and Tani from the "Five-0" team).

(CBS photo. When will "Elementary" return?).

'Dateline' Was a good husband 'Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde'?

“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 Dec. 22, 2017 was called, “The Carrollton Plot.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.94 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.8 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “The Dick Van Dyke Show” (CBS) grabbed 5.79 overall & 0.6 with adults. “Agents of SHIELD” (ABC) nabbed 2.46 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 Andrea Canning. 

“The Carrollton Plot.” Carrollton, Texas 2012. Frank Howard was out of town when his wife Nancy was shot in the head at their home. He was supposedly working, but was having an affair with another woman. Police detectives traced Frank’s cell phone and uncovered a possible dark side. He was accused of hiring men to kill Nancy. He paid the known “He-Haw” gang over two years to finally murder his wife. Frank denied knowing the gang and said he couldn’t kill his loving wife.

Nancy survived the gun shot and was completely shocked that Frank wanted her dead. She also described the man who shot her. Phone call messages and a video of Frank showed him communicating with men on the poor side of Carrollton. Was there two different Franks, one good and one evil?   

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(NBC photo. Police detectives investigate.).

(NBC photo. Frank and the other woman.).

An all new 2-hour '48 Hours' Saturday Dec. 23, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Evidence Room" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. Tracy Smith returns and this looks good.

CBS says, "48 Hours -- goes behind the scenes with a defense team and cutting edge forensic animators as they strategize to defend a woman accused of murder. CBS News correspondent Tracy Smith investigates in a special two-hour edition." 

'Hawaii Five-0' will return January 2018

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The "Five-0" team will be pre-empted this Friday Dec. 22, 2017. 

Prime-time begins with, "I Love Lucy" Christmas Special at 8/7 p.m. / "The Dick Van Dyke Show" In Living Color at 9/8 p.m. / "Blue Bloods" at 10/9 p.m.

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'Dateline' Friday Dec. 22, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "The Carrollton Plot" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat and it's worth watching because, "Did a good husband become Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?"

NBC says, "While away on business in California, Frank Howard, a high flying accountant from Carrollton, Texas, learns that his wife has been brutally attacked in their home. Andrea Canning reports."

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'The Greatest Showman' opens wide Wednesday Dec. 20, 2017

'The Post' opens on 9 movie screens Friday Dec. 22, 2017

'Vera' has begun filming its' 8th TV season

VERA on ITV. Brenda Blethyn portrays Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Vera Stanhope.  Kenny Doughty portrays Detective Sargent (DS) Aiden Healy. 

The fictional British crime series debuted in 2011 and garnered 6.60 million TV viewers overall for ITV. Each episode is no less than 90 minutes and there are 4 complete segments in each TV season. The 7th TV season has jumped in popularity grabbing 8.01 million TV viewers overall. Filming has begun for the 8th TV season that will air in 2018. 

Brenda Blethyn is fantastic in her role as Vera. This is my favorite British crime show as of late. I've watched every episode. You never guess who the murderer is. Check it out.

You can watch VERA on YouTube and each episode is only $4.99. Click photo below.

(ITV photo. DS Aiden Healy & DCI Vera Stanhope).

'Hawaii Five-0' Danno tells story about a robbery during Christmas

“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. The second episode on Dec 15, 2017 was called, “Oni Kalalea Ke Ku A Ka La'au Loa.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 7.67 overall. It reached 0.9 in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Dateline” (NBC) grabbed 4.68 overall & 0.9 with adults (9-11 p.m.). “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 2.32 overall & 0.5 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).

“Oni Kalalea Ke Ku A Ka La'au Loa.” Danno recovers from the gunshot quickly right before Christmas. He tells the story of a several men dressed as Santa Claus. They rob a brinks truck and Steve comes upon that robbery before a Christmas parade. The bad Santa’s disappear into that parade among other men dressed as Santa too. Steve comes upon one of the bad Santa’s who grabs a female hostage. The Five-0 team get the news about the brinks truck robbery.

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(CBS photo. Steve confronts a bad Santa Claus.).

(CBS photo. A Five-0 Christmas.).

'Hawaii Five-0' Danno is shot by man seeking revenge

“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 Dec 15, 2017 was called, “I ka wa ma mua, I ka wa ma hope.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 8.47 overall. It reached 1.0 in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Dateline” (NBC) grabbed 4.68 overall & 0.9 with adults (9-11 p.m.). “Agents of SHIELD” (ABC) nabbed 1.84 overall & 0.5 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).

“I ka wa ma mua, I ka wa ma hope.” Steve, Danno, Tani and Junior are still in quarantine together. They’re all getting on each other’s nerves, but having a good time. A man presumed to be a doctor enters the room. He is dressed in a protective suit so he won’t be exposed. He pulls a gun and automatically shoots Danno in the chest. The unknown male then kills himself. Steve, Tani and Junior scramble to save Danno. He begins to have “visions” of the future with Steve and his family. 

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(CBS photo. Steve and Junior try to save Danno).

(CBS photo. Lou tries to figure out how to save his co-workers)

'48 Hours' Saturday Dec. 16, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The DNA of a Killer" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it. 

CBS says, "Police have DNA evidence in a brutal murder, but can't match a killer -- so how did a public DNA database lead police to suspect a filmmaker of murder? CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green investigates."

TBS live '24th annual SAG award nominations'

Fall 2017 finale 'Hawaii Five-0' this Friday Dec. 15, 2017

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. There will be 2 episodes this Friday beginning at 9/8 p.m. Those episodes are called, "I Ka Wa Ma Mua, I Ka Wa Ma Hope" & "Oni Kalalea Ke Ku A Ka La'au Loa."

CBS says, "When Danny is shot while quarantined in the hospital with McGarrett, Tani and Junior, he’s left unconscious and clinging to life, imagining a future for everyone in Five-0."

'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery Dec. 16, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "Good & Evil" 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 woman's body is discovered at an Anaheim trash facility, a dedicated detective makes a promise to her mother to get justice. She doesn't know that search will bring her face to face with a serial killer. Keith Morrison reports."

'Dateline' Friday Dec. 15, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Under the Desert Sky" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it. 

NBC says, "A teen's murder shakes a Nevada community, especially when two unlikely people make confessions. Keith Morrison reports."

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'SAG-AFTRA' Fall-Winter 2017 online magazine is out

Morgan Freeman is on the cover of the Fall-Winter 2017 SAG-AFTRA magazine. He will be the next honoree for lifetime achievement for 2018. 

The online digital magazine is up and make sure you have up-to-date video plug-in on your computer. Videos will automatically play when magazine is activated.

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'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' opens on 4,000 screens Friday Dec. 15, 2017

Netflix gives 'The Punisher' a 2nd TV season

THE PUNISHER on NET-FLIX. The first TV season and it's 13 episodes are now streaming. Check it out if you can because it is pretty good. I did a complete TV recap of each episode right here on this blog. The online streaming giant has renewed "Punisher" for a 2nd TV season.

Netflix says, "After exacting revenge on those responsible for the death of his wife and children, Frank Castle uncovers a conspiracy that runs far deeper than New York’s criminal underworld."

'Hawaii Five-0' The team discovers dead bodies on a yacht exposed to a virus

“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 Dec 8, 2017 was called, “Make Me Kai.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 8.93 overall. It reached 1.1 in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Dateline” (NBC) grabbed 4.92 overall & 1.0 with adults (9-11 p.m.). “Agents of SHIELD” (ABC) nabbed 1.93 overall & 0.5 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).

“Make Me Kai.” An unknown woman is unconscious inside a yellow life raft. She is wearing a fancy gown and the coast guard says that she was severely dehydrated. She was aboard a yacht owned by a guy with a “hedge fund.” Satellite footage shows three people dead on that yacht. Team “Five-0” goes aboard and they discover 11 dead bodies. The team is exposed to a biological chemical (virus) and it is a matter of time before they too will become ill. Was it murder?    

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(CBS photo. Five-0 discover multiple dead bodies.).

(CBS photo. Steve gathers evidence from dead body.).

'Dateline' A married couple shot dead in front of their home

“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 Dec. 8, 2017 was called, “The Favorite Son.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.92 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.0 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Hawaii Five-0” (CBS) grabbed 8.93 overall & 1.1 with adults. “Agents of SHIELD” (ABC) nabbed 1.93 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 Josh Mankiewicz. 

“The Favorite Son.” Wilmington, Delaware. Joey Connell and Olga met and instantly got married. His mom gave him a family wedding ring that was first given to Joey’s sister Kelly. She was not happy about it and an ugly feud began that became vicious. Joey’s home was then broken into and expensive jewelry was stolen. Then, on Sept. 22, 2013. Olga and Joey were found shot dead in front of their home. He was shot nine times and she was shot once in the head. There were 20 bullets fired and police detectives believed this to be an execution. Who did this?   

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(NBC photo. Joe and Olga Connell before they are murdered.).

'Tony Harding' biography film opens in 4 movie theaters Friday Dec. 8, 2017

'48 Hours' Saturday Dec. 9, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. This weekend's episode is called, "Guilty until proven innocent" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it. Just a note: It will make you angry.

CBS says, "Two friends convicted of rape claim neither did it. Their families stuck by them. Now, more than 20 years later, a new DNA test will change everything. Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates."

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Dec. 8, 2017

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "Make Me Kai" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. 

CBS says, "When investigating a deserted yacht adrift at sea, McGarrett, Danny, Tani and Junior are exposed to a deadly bioweapon and the rest of Five-0 have only eight hours to find an antidote."

'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery Dec. 9, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "While he was sleeping" 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 successful luxury car dealer is murdered in his sleep, detectives shift their focus to one of the victim’s lovers. With a lack of hard evidence, the investigation stalls until a year later when one lucky clue breaks the case wide open. Josh Mankiewicz reports."

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An all new 'Dateline' Friday Dec. 8, 2017

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

NBC says, "After a small business owner and his bride are murdered just a few months after their wedding, police start looking into stories about a nasty family feud. Josh Mankiewicz reports."

'The Nile Hilton Incident' is excellent murder mystery

THE NILE HILTON INCIDENT is an ATMO PRODUCTION. You can watch it over at "YouTube" for only $3.99. 

I heard about this murder mystery and I'm glad I found it. I was absolutely "glued" to it from start to finish. Check it out because you will not be disappointed.

It's based on a true story involving police commander Noredin Mostafa at Cairo, Egypt. A Sudanese maid witnessed a murder at a hotel. A singer/model is the victim and she's connected to a popular politician. From the start, we follow Noredin's every move in this murder case. The death is ruled a suicide, but changes to homicide after incriminating photos land in Noredin's hands. We see his thoughts about everything around him and it is fascinating...,

The maid's life is in danger and she disappears on the streets. The police believe she has been killed. Noredin is sucked into something darker after he has a "one-night-stand" with another female singer. It seems that he is the only one good cop. A revolution against the government begins and covers the murder case. It becomes bigger than Noredin who fights hard to separate good from evil. 

The movie has English "subtitles" and the film soundtrack is fantastic. I can't wait for it to come out on BluRay. 

       

'48 Hours' Did a psychiatrist brainwash her patient to kill?

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 Dec. 2, 2017 was called, “The Psychiatrist and the Selfie.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.31 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “SNL Vintage” (NBC) grabbed 2.95 overall & 0.6 with adults. “College Football Championship” (ABC) nabbed 5.55 overall & 1.6 with adults (8-11 p.m.). 

“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. 

“The Psychiatrist and the Selfie.” Manhattan, New York 2012.  Jacob Nolan was convicted in the attempted murder of Dr. Michael Weiss. Jacob tried to bludgeon Michael with a sledge hammer. He was the live-in patient of Dr. Pamela Buchbinder. Jacob claimed that she brain-washed him into killing Michael. She has always stated that she had nothing to with the crime. However, Pamela was captured on camera buying that sledge hammer one day before the attempted killing. Prosecutors have arrested her in 2017 and Jacob will be a witness for the prosecution. 

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(CBS photo. Jacob was caught in-between Pamela & Michael).

'Hawaii Five-0' An expert pilot is killed during training exercise

“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 Dec 1, 2017 was called, “He Kaha Lu'u Ke Ala, Mai Ho'okolo Aku.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 8.58 overall. It reached 0.9 in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Dateline” (NBC) grabbed 4.93 overall & 0.9 with adults (9-11 p.m.). “The Exorcist” (ABC) nabbed 1.23 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).

“He Kaha Lu'u Ke Ala, Mai Ho'okolo Aku.” It is the annual plane “air races.” A pilot was killed on a training exercise. His name was Jason and it might be an accidental death because of pilot error. If that is the case. His family gets no insurance. Steve and Danno are asked to investigate on their own. They get access to look at the plane wreckage. The rudder is missing and Steve questions it, but they need permission to investigate further. Steve thinks the actual investigation is hiding something. Jerry uncovers camera footage of that training exercise off the internet. What happened to that plane?  

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(CBS photo. Steve and Danno are always arguing).

(CBS photo. Steve and the team at air races.).

'Dateline' A holistic mother & sister is poisoned to death

“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 Dec. 1, 2017 was called, “Poisoned.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.93 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 8.58 overall & 0.9 with adults. “The Exorcist” (FOX) nabbed 1.23 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 Keith Morrison. 

“Poisoned.” Mary Yoder was a 60-year-old chiropractic who was a triathlete. She also lived a holistic life. She became violently ill while throwing up and was rushed to the hospital. The doctors didn’t know what was wrong after Mary was revived several times. Specialists were brought in to diagnose her and were completely baffled. Mary’s sisters asked for toxicology tests. The medical examiner finally told them that she died from a high dosage of Colchicine that treats “gout.” Police detectives believed that it wasn’t suicide. Was Mary poisoned to death and by whom?     

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(NBC photo. Mary Yoder was poisoned, but by whom?).

'Titanic' 20th anniversary re-release Friday Dec. 1, 2017

According to "Box Office Mojo" that tracks box office receipts. "Titanic" will be re-released in only 87 movie theaters across the U.S. Check your local listings for times and ticket prices for Friday Dec. 1, 2017. It is a one week engagement.

A '48 Hours' update this Saturday Dec. 2, 2017

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Psychiatrist and the selfie" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is an update segment.

CBS says, "A psychiatrist is arrested -- did she try to brainwash her cousin to kill? 48 Hours-- correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates."

'The Punisher' Season Finale has Frank finding satisfaction in revenge

THE PUNISHER on NET-FLIX. S01E13. This episode is called, “Memento Mori.”

“The Punisher” stars, Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle), Amber Rose Revah (Dinah Madani), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (David Lieberman), Ben Barnes (Billy Russo) and Jaime Ray Newman (Sarah Lieberman).

Rawlings is dead. Billy Russo goes on the run. Frank Castle heals from his life threatening wounds. He promises to still to go after Billy. Micro goes back to his family. Agent Dinah is questioned on the whereabouts of Frank.

Frank later finds Billy and they decide to meet at a merry-go-round where their families used to play. Billy takes two hostages and agent Dinah shows up. She is shot as Frank and Billy try to take each other down. It gets brutal and bloody as Frank’s revenge turns into personal satisfaction.

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'Elementary' Fans Rejoice! CBS orders complete 21 episodes for 6th TV season

ELEMENTARY on CBS. TV fans are happy campers. The network has ordered 8 more episodes added to already 13 episodes for its' 6th TV season. It was not put on the Fall TV schedule and was moved to mid-season January 2018. "Wisdom of the Crowd" was just cancelled and it aired on Sunday nights. "Elementary" could move into the 8/7 p.m., time slot. We'll see because CBS has not made an announcement yet.

The TV show is still selling well on the International TV circuit. It has also garnered solid replayed TV ratings on "WGN America" and "Hulu plus." (TV fans are excited. I know I am.).

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An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Dec. 1, 2017

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "He Kaha Lu'u Ke Ala, Mai Ho'okolo Aku" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. 

CBS says, "McGarrett poses as a pilot to investigate the cause of a plane crash that led to the death of a pilot in an air race."

'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery Dec. 2, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "The knock at the door" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. It will also air on Sunday Dec. 3 at 10/9 p.m., but only on the west coast. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

NBC says, "Soon after a young woman is found murdered, her case turns cold. Will her mother’s search for answers bring justice? Keith Morrison reports.

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Dec. 1, 2017

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Poisoned" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. Andrea Canning is back...,

NBC says, "The unexplained death of a beloved chiropractor becomes a criminal investigation when authorities discover she’d been poisoned. Detectives focus on her own family before an anonymous letter leads them to the unlikeliest of suspects. Andrea Canning reports."

'The Punisher' Blood brings more blood as revenge merges with hate

THE PUNISHER on NET-FLIX. S01E12. This episode is called, “Home.”

“The Punisher” stars, Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle), Amber Rose Revah (Dinah Madani), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (David Lieberman), Ben Barnes (Billy Russo) and Jaime Ray Newman (Sarah Lieberman).

Micro’s wife and son were abducted by Billy Russo’s henchmen. Micro meets up with his daughter. Frank takes down the first gang of killers sent by Billy who is blamed for everything by Rawlings. 

Agent Dinah records Frank on videotape who gives up everything on the illegal “death squad” at Afghanistan. He also confesses that he was the masked man who killed the undercover agent. Dinah tries to record Micro, but he’s been dead for a year and wants to keep it that way. He only wants his wife and son back. There is an exchange of Micro’s family, but he is shot…,

Frank is taken back to Micro’s private warehouse and his revenge meets more blood.

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'The Punisher' Frank's revenge steps up to the next level

THE PUNISHER on NET-FLIX. S01E11. This episode is called, “Danger Close.”

“The Punisher” stars, Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle), Amber Rose Revah (Dinah Madani), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (David Lieberman), Ben Barnes (Billy Russo) and Jaime Ray Newman (Sarah Lieberman).

Agent Dinah and Billy Russo had a standoff with guns over Frank Castle. He witnessed it and realized that Billy wants him dead. Everyone in New York City wants to bring Frank down. All except agent Dinah who believes that Frank can help her. She is determined to find the truth about that undercover agent who was murdered at Afghanistan. She also wants Rawlings and asks Billy directly if he knows him.

Frank takes time to heal his wounds and decides that Billy has to die. Revenge is still the game by killing those who murdered his family. Plus, those who betrayed him.

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SAG-AFTRA union dues deadline is Dec. 1 2017

All union members have until Dec. 1, 2017 to pay up their dues in order to be eligible to vote for the 2018 "SAG Awards." (Click Logo below for news).

CBS 'Wisdom of the Crowd' gets no more new episodes

WISDOM OF THE CROWD on CBS. It aired Sunday night's at 8/7 p.m. It starred Jeremy Pevin who was hit with several sexual harassment allegations which he denied. CBS had opened an investigation into those allegations, but hasn't reached a conclusion for a statement. 

The network decided not to order any more episodes of the freshman TV show 2017. It has 13 episodes slated and 9 have already aired. Test audiences liked the TV series last Spring and CBS put it on the Fall TV schedule. It premiered to 7.8 million TV viewers overall and 0.98 with the adults 18 to 49. 

Mid-TV season approaches in January 2018. I think it's about time CBS puts season 6 of "Elementary" on the schedule. It was taken off Sunday nights (10/9 p.m) so that "Wisdom of the Crowd" could slip in (8/7 p.m.) last Fall 2017. ("Elementary" TV fans are waiting). 

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'The Punisher' Frank Castle ends up in hotel room after bomb goes off

THE PUNISHER on NET-FLIX. S01E10. This episode is called, “Virtue of the Vicious.”

“The Punisher” stars, Jon Bernthal (Frank Castle), Amber Rose Revah (Dinah Madani), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (David Lieberman), Ben Barnes (Billy Russo) and Jaime Ray Newman (Sarah Lieberman).

Lewis killed a man and beat up his counselor. He is also the New York City bomber. His face is on the cover of a newspaper and he kills another man. He’s a former Marine who has gone “mad” against the government and the world. Frank Castle knew him and his face too is now in the open. He doesn’t know that his friend Billy Russo wants him dead. Frank tells him that Lewis wants the senator killed after threatening him over the radio. 

A bomb goes off inside the hotel room of the senator. Frank shows up to protect him and Karen. There are several different stories on what actually happened. Lewis was the one who set off that bomb. Agent Dinah comes back to work and believes Frank has not partnered up with Lewis. What is the real story inside that hotel room?

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