Sunday, September 30, 2018

'48 Hours' The dark web and murder for hire

48 Hours” (CBS) was seen Saturday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (mountain-time) at Albuquerque on the KRQE 13 station. Last night’s 2-hour episode was called, “Click here for a Killer.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.70 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic (9-11 p.m.). “College Football” (ABC) grabbed 8.87 overall with 2.7 with adults (8-11 p.m.). “College Football” (NBC) nabbed 3.45 overall and 0.9 with adults (8-11 p.m.). 

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

Click here for a Killer.” The dark internet web is filled with anonymous people who are very dangerous. A man named “Yura” had built an organization online where anyone can hire someone to murder for money. Many “Hit-men” audition for “Yura” who receives requests to kill around the world. He has changed his organization name numerous times. So that he can stay hidden from law enforcement. He has no name identity and no physical address.

Internet technicians have found “Yura” on the dark web. Peter Van Sant asked for an interview, but “Yura” thought the law was following the CBS crew. He claimed that he wanted to help innocent people. So, he gave “48 Hours” names of individuals who were gonna be killed around the world. Peter and his working colleagues called local police in each country. They stopped multiple planned “contract hits” on people. Unfortunately, they couldn’t stop the murder of Amy in the United States. Her husband went onto “Yura’s” website and hired a killer. “Yura” had taken too long and the husband may have decided to kill his wife himself. 

After 6 months on the “Yura” investigation. Internet technicians believe that he is con-man for money. “Yura” says that his clients are the dangerous ones who want to kill. Who is telling the truth?   
Click photos below of 48 HOURS on CBS.
(CBS photo.)

(CBS photo. Internet Technician shows Peter Van Sant the dark web).

SNL Season Premiere nails 'Brett Kavanaugh' with an angry Matt Damon

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Local New Mexico & Colorado 'Commercial Contracts' meeting Oct. 24, 2018

 
To all Paid Up Union members.

"SAG-AFTRA Invites You to the Joint Colorado & New Mexico Locals Commercials W&W Committee Meeting."

"SAG-AFTRA is inviting all members who work the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and SAG-AFTRA Audio Commercials Contract (“Commercials Contracts”) to the upcoming Colorado & New Mexico Local Wages and Working Conditions Committee meeting."

"The Commercials Contracts expire on March 31, 2019 – join your fellow members to discuss issues you’d like to see addressed in the upcoming Commercials Contracts negotiations. Your participation is vital!"
            
When: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. MDT, Wednesday, Oct. 24

"RSVP required by October 16 to nm@sagaftra.org. Please include your professional name and member ID and phone number. Once confirmed, you will then be forwarded information on how to connect to the meeting via remote access."  

"Attention Members who are actively producing: SAG-AFTRA members who are actively producing cannot attend the W&W Committee Meetings due to conflict of interest." 

"If you cannot attend a W&W meeting, please make sure your voice is heard. You may submit proposal recommendations by email at commercialsw&w@sagaftra.org. Recommendations must be received by Friday, Nov. 2. All recommended proposals will be reviewed by the Wages and Working Conditions Committee."

"W&W Committee meetings are only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome. SAG-AFTRA members, please bring your membership card or digital card on the app (paid through Oct. 31, 2018) for admittance." 

'Hawaii Five-0' The dead body of CIA agent washes up on a beach

Hawaii Five-0” (CBS). Can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (mountain time zone) on KRQE 13 at Albuquerque, NM. Last night’s episode on Sept. 28, 2018 was called, Ka 'owili 'oka'i.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 7.42 overall. It reached 0.9 in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “New Amsterdam” (NBC) grabbed 3.28 overall & 0.5 with adults (Repeat). “Hell’s Kitchen” (FOX) nabbed 3.12 overall & 0.9 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).

 “Ka 'owili 'oka'i.” At the end of the last TV season. The confidential informant who was helping Adam with his task-force is shot dead. She tried to steal cash from Adam’s half-sister who is an underground gang leader. She ends up dead on the beach. Tani was watering Adam’s house plants and finds a gun that might’ve been used in his sister’s death. She has not told Steve what she had found. Did Adam kill his half-sister?

Tom Hennessy is a former CIA agent whose dead body is found washed up on a beach. Steve knew him and claimed that Tom would never go near the water. His brother had drowned to death and Steve believes he was murdered. Tom’s apartment is broken into by an unknown male who searches for a note-pad. He burns several pages from that pad, right before Steve and Danno show up. There is a struggle and Steve kills the unknown male before they can ask him any questions. The CIA shows up and they tell Steve and Danno to stand down. Who killed Tom? 

(Meanwhile, Steve and Danno continue to bicker like a married couple.). 

Click photos for HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS.
(CBS photo. Steve and Danno return and continue to bicker.).

(CBS photo. Steve talks to a CIA boss with whom he had a relationship before).

'Dateline' A young woman's dead body is found near soccer field

Dateline” (NBC) was seen Friday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (mountain time) on the Albuquerque TV station KOB 4. Last night’s episode on Sept. 28, 2018 was called, “On the outskirts of town.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.87 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Blue Bloods” (CBS) grabbed 8.69 overall & 0.9 with adults. “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 3.46 overall & 0.7 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. 

On the outskirts of town.” Newburgh, Indiana is a small town where the murder of Halee rocked the community. Her dead body was found near a soccer field with a single gunshot wound to the head. Police investigators discovered that she had struggled to live and died a slow death. Halee was the Godmother of a child who had died after a fall down the stairs. She was suspicious of the child’s father who may have dropped or threw his baby down those stairs. Halee had contemplated on speaking with police about her suspicions. Did those suspicions get her killed because the father, Thaddeus had a violent "bad-boy" image? 

Click photos below of DATELINE for full episode on NBC.
(NBC logo)

(NBC TV screenshots)

20 million tune into 'Kavanaugh and Ford' US Senate hearings 2018

Hello everyone. I usually don't do this, but America is at a crossroads of intense politics. The mid-term elections is approaching in November 2018 and the fight against the current Donald Trump "White House" administration. He nominated judge Brett Kavanaugh for the supreme court. He is controversial over his support of a sitting President not being prosecuted while in the "White House." Trump has been accused of collusion with "Russia" who had interfered with the 2016 Presidential Election. The Robert Mueller investigation continues over this collusion as we speak.

It has been reported that more than 20 Million viewers tuned into the U.S. Senate hearings on Thursday Sept. 27, 2018. Christine Blasey Ford testified over several hours with her accusation against Brett Kavanaugh. She claimed that he sexually assaulted her back in 1982. He denies this claim. Millions of Americans believed Christine to be a credible witness. Many do not believe Brett as credible after he became angry and belligerent during his own testimony. 

The US Senate floor vote on Brett Kavanaugh has been put on hold. The Republicans have the majority of seats in the Senate. The FBI will have one week to re-open the background investigation on Brett. The Republican Senate judiciary committee would not let the FBI re-open Brett's background check as they rushed to get him into the supreme court. 

Below is a comedy monologue from Bill Maher on the latest news with the Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
  

Friday, September 28, 2018

'48 Hours' Fall TV season premiere Saturday Sept. 29, 2018

48 HOURS on CBS. The 2-hour episode is called, "Click for a Killer" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. (Wow!)

CBS says, "A '48 Hours' investigation into one murder leads into the dark web and to the disruption of four potential murder-for-hire plots. Peter Van Sant investigates in the '48 Hours' two-hour season premiere."

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Amazon Prime Video renews 'Jack Ryan' for a second TV season 2019

TOM CLANCY'S JACK RYAN on AMAZON PRIME. It has been announced that there will a 2nd TV season in 2019. Click here for news. (I plan to binge watch the first TV season soon).

'Dateline' Fall TV 'Season Premiere' Friday Sept. 28, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "On the Outskirts of Town" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 

This is the Fall TV season premiere of the show's 27th year on NBC. The network announced that "Dateline" episodes will run all day on the "Oxygen" network leading into the premiere. So, start binge watching....

NBC says, "Andrea Canning reports on a young, beloved woman who is found dead near a soccer field in Indiana. As a family and a community grieve, detectives try to piece together a puzzle that leads them to the most unexpected of suspects."

'Making a Murderer' Part 2 premieres Oct. 19, 2018 on Netlfix

MAKING A MURDERER (Part 2) on NET-FLIX. I cannot wait for this sequel to premiere. The first 10-part series was absolutely riveting. It also made me angry over the injustice of these two men convicted. The evidence on this conviction is just laughable and the prosecuting lawyer was a buffoon. I hope this next 10-part unearths the truth and frees these two men. "Netflix" has just released a teaser trailer for "Making a Murderer" Part 2. Check it out.

Saturday, September 22, 2018

'Dateline' Women go missing around a supposed FBI employee

Dateline” (NBC) was seen Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (mountain time) on the Albuquerque TV station KOB 4. Last night’s episode on Sept. 21, 2018 was called, “A Deal with the Devil.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.76 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.8 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Blue Bloods” (CBS) grabbed 3.89 overall & 0.4 with adults. “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 2.39 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. 

A Deal with the Devil.” Colorado and Utah state borders. There are 250 miles of complete desert. It would later be discovered as a large burial ground for the dead. There is a man named Scott Kimball who claimed to work for the FBI. He was the perfect gentleman toward women who had a lot of money. He began dating Lori and became close to her daughter Kaysi. She ran way from home when Lori confronted her about “drugs.” Kaysi then disappeared in 2003 and would become the first female to do so around Scott. Several women would later go missing and the police finally came around to questioning Scott. What would he reveal about these missing women?         

Click photos below of DATELINE for full episode on NBC.
(NBC logo)

(NBC TV screenshots)

Friday, September 21, 2018

'Child's Play' reboot with 'Chucky' has begun filming 2018

CHILD'S PLAY from MGM and ORION. The production has begun shooting on the reboot in Vancouver, Canada. The studios released their first digital photo of "Chucky the doll." There is also a TV series in the works.

Click photo below of CHUCKY for news.
(MGM and Orion photo).

Below is 1988 movie trailer of the very first film in the franchise.

'48 Hours' Saturday Sept. 22, 2018

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

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Spoiler Alert 'Elementary' Season Finale was kind of a shocker

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The TV crime show has been renewed for a 7th TV season by the network. There has not been any announcement yet on when that season will begin. Let's hope they keep it on Monday night's in 2019.

SPOILER ALERT. If you haven't watched the season finale episode, "Whatever remains, however improbable." Stop reading....

There was a shocker in the finale episode and I couldn't believe it. Joan Watson became the main suspect in the murder of Michael who was a serial killer. The FBI wanted to throw her into prison. Sherlock did everything he could to keep his partner out of jail. He uncovered the truth involving Captain Gregson. It turns out that he covered up Michael's murder because it was his daughter who killed him. Gregson wouldn't help Watson either and was willing to let her go to prison. 

Watson empathized with Captain Gregson's feelings and decided not to go to the FBI with his cover up. Sherlock was furious and confessed to killing Michael himself. He got the gun that killed him from Gregson's daughter and handed it over. The FBI took the confession and couldn't arrest Sherlock because he fled to London. They won't extradite him back to the U.S. He said an emotional goodbye to Watson. Their consultant work under Captain Gregson is over, who will soon retire anyway. Detective Bell is also leaving the police department to train as a U.S. Marshall. Their time in New York City is over.

The surprise here is when Sherlock returned to London and 221-B "Baker Street." He continues his work as a consultant detective. Watson had followed him to England and moved in next door to Sherlock. They will now solve murders in London. It will be an interesting season 7. 

Click photos below for ELEMENTARY over at CBS.
(CBS photo. The shocking finale of the 6th TV season says goodbye to detective Bell and Captain Gregson. Who knows?).

(CBS photo from the 1st TV season. Joan Watson and Sherlock Holmes will stay together as they both move to London and 221-B "Baker Street").

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

'Hawaii Five-0' Season Premiere Friday Sept. 28, 2018

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The 9th TV season begins and fans may want some answers. The big question will be "Did Adam kill a female gang lord?" Remember, his inside informant was murdered and he felt responsible because he led the task-force to find this gang leader. 

I will TV recap each episode right here on this blog.

CBS released the TV promo of the 9th TV season.

'Life Itself' opens on 2,500 US movie screens Friday Sept. 21, 2018

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Sept. 21, 2018

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

NBC says, "Keith Morrison reports on a notorious serial killer, nicknamed Hannibal, who murdered several people while working as a confidential informant for the FBI. The two-hour broadcast tells the inside story of how he was ultimately caught."

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

'Elementary' Joan Watson becomes prime suspect in Michael's murder

Elementary” (CBS) can be seen each Monday evening at 10/9 p.m. It can be seen at 9/8 p.m. (mountain time) on the local KRQE station at Albuquerque. The season finale episode on Sept. 17, 2018 was called, “Whatever remains, however improbable.” In the final TV ratings it garnered 3.10 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the 18 to 49 adult demographics. “70th Emmy Awards” (NBC) grabbed 10.21 overall & 2.4 with adults. “The Good Doctor” (ABC) nabbed 2.40 overall & 0.3 with adults (repeat).

Note: Delayed TV ratings August 27 to September 2, 2018. "Elementary" climbed to 6.20 million overall & 3.57 million with adults. 

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

Whatever remains, however improbable.” Previously, Joan Watson was attacked and beaten by Michael who is a serial killer. She ended up in the hospital after defending herself by stabbing him in the shoulder. Michael ended up murdered and the FBI believes Watson is the prime suspect.

The FBI questions Watson whom they believe was overly obsessed with Michael. They think she wanted him dead. He leaves a phone message and makes it sound like Watson is attacking him in his home. Michael tries to frame her and Watson asks for a lawyer. Sherlock and Joan ask each other if they killed Michael. They both deny it and decide to search for the killer themselves. The FBI ordered them off the murder case and Captain Gregson cannot help them. Can Sherlock and Watson’s partnership survive this? 

(There is a shocker in this finale and it is unbelievable).

Click photo of ELEMENTARY for full episode over at CBS.
(CBS photo. Watson and Sherlock speak to a lawyer).

(CBS photo. Watson speaks with angry FBI agent).

Sunday, September 16, 2018

The Los Angeles Times report on murdered basketball star 'Lorenzen Wright'

The LA TIMES in-depth article is called, "Who killed Lorenzen Wright?" by Nathan Fenno.

It was July 19, 2010 when former professional basketball star "Lorenzen Wright" went missing. He had returned to visit his ex-wife Sherra who claimed that he left that night with a stranger. It was ten days later when police found his dead body in a field that was decomposed from the summer heat. Lorenzen was shot 5 times and police investigators heard those shots on a confusing 911 emergency call. It came from Lorenzen's phone and his last words were, "Hey Goddamn!"

Arrests have been made in connection with Lorenzen's death in 2018. Police had received a tip about a gun used in the killing of Lorenzen. That tip brought police to a river where that gun was found. 

This LA Times article interviews three of Lorenzen's six children. (Click photo below for excellent news article).

(LA Times photo. Lorenzen and his dad Herbet).

'Dateline' A returning military sergeant is shot 9 times

Dateline” (NBC) was seen Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (mountain time) on the Albuquerque TV station KOB 4. Last night’s episode on Sept. 14, 2018 was called, “Evil was waiting.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.6 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Blue Bloods” (CBS) grabbed 3.6 overall & 0.4 with adults. “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 2.9 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 Andrea Canning. 

Evil was waiting.” Christian County, Kentucky 2012. Vincent Goslyn was shot nine times and left for dead on a secluded gravel road. It was a dark February night. He had gotten out of his car to help a stranded motorist. Vincent tried to run toward his car, but was dragged backward and shot. He had told his wife Jessie to drive off and she did. Another motorist soon drove by and found Vincent dead. Jessie later claimed that Vincent confided in her that he was in financial debt and that he had sold “Meth.” She also claimed that a drug dealer threatened her that night. It turns out that Jessie had a lover and his name was Jarred Long. Is she telling the truth?

Click photos below of DATELINE for full episode on NBC.
(NBC logo).

(NBC screenshots from latest TV episode).

Friday, September 14, 2018

'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday Sept. 15, 2018

48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is called, "The Last Ride Home" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat episode. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "A wealthy labor lawyer shoots his high profile wife from the backseat of a car -- was it an accident or just plain murder? 48 Hours - correspondent Maureen Maher investigates."

'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday Sept. 15, 2018

48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "Killer Performance" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat episode. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "A young woman is murdered, police thought her killer was on the run ... or was he? Correspondent Tracy Smith investigates a case where nothing is as it seems."

Thursday, September 13, 2018

'Elementary' Season Finale Monday Sept. 17, 2018 at 10/9 PM

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The network ordered 21 episodes while the TV crime show was put on the shelf for one full year. The 6th TV season finally premiered this past Summer 2018. The network had then renewed "Elementary" for a 7th TV season. The show is very popular on digital platforms and DVR recordings. 

The season finale is called, "Whatever Remains, However Improbable" that will air this coming Monday at 10/9 p.m. In the first of a two part story line. Joan Watson was beaten and put in the hospital by Michael who is a suspected serial killer. She defended herself and stabbed him before he left the house. Michael was later found murdered and the FBI question Watson's actions. 

Below is a sneak peek of this season's final episode.

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery Sept. 15, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend mystery is called, "Deadly Intent" that will air this Saturday 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

NBC says, "A car bomb explodes in front of a suburban San Diego day care home. Josh Mankiewicz reports on the driver, a married mother of three children."

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Sept. 14, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Evil was Waiting" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. 

NBC says, "A soldier, just back from Afghanistan, is gunned down on the side of the road in Kentucky. Detectives quickly uncover a secret that could solve the case. Andrea Canning reports."

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

'Elementary' Michael returns to face off with Sherlock

Elementary” (CBS) can be seen each Monday evening at 10/9 p.m. It can be seen at 9/8 p.m. (mountain time) on the local KRQE station at Albuquerque. Monday night’s episode on Sept. 10, 2018 was called, “Fit to be Tied.” In the final TV ratings it garnered 3.17 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the 18 to 49 adult demographics. “America’s Got Talent (NBC) grabbed 3.17 overall & 0.6 with adults (repeat). “The Good Doctor” (ABC) nabbed 2.75 overall & 0.4 with adults (repeat).

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

Fit to be Tied.” Previously, Michael had met Sherlock in a drug rehab meeting. He wanted Sherlock to help him find a female friend who had disappeared. She was murdered by him and Sherlock had no time to help with his search. Michael killed again to get Sherlock’s attention. He then left town, but now he’s back and might have killed another woman.

Someone strangled Rachel who was found in a drug group meeting room. Sherlock’s support meeting was in this same place. Michael is a serial killer and the FBI enters the investigation. They’ve been searching for him because he has killed 14 women. Watson gets a telegram at the police office and it might be from Michael.  

Click photo of ELEMENTARY for full episode over at CBS.
(CBS photo. Michael and Sherlock face off).

(CBS photo. Sherlock at home).

Monday, September 10, 2018

Ad Agency argues with SAG-AFTRA over signatory contracts


SAG-AFTRA sent a letter to all union members.

Dear Roscoe,

"Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH), an ad agency owned by Publicis Groupe, publicly announced this week they are no longer signatory to the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts. In an open letter to actors, BBH claims their reason for trying to illegally abandon their obligations to you, the commercial performer, is because our union contract is outdated and we haven’t evolved with the ad industry."

"That is simply not true."

"If BBH had been paying attention, they would know SAG-AFTRA negotiated the Social Media Waiver into the contract two years ago. Even more noteworthy, the union launched the popular Low Budget Digital Waiver a year ago. These and other changes allow significant flexibility in the creation of social media and digital ads. The industry loves them. These changes have helped top agencies successfully adapt to an evolving ad industry."

"BBH says '…this decision does not change our commitment to fair wages and working conditions.' Isn’t that interesting? In one of their recent non-union ads, they paid performers $150 to audition with a live bear. Other performers were paid $350 for a session fee and way under industry norms for residuals. Sorry, paying pennies on the dollar doesn’t sound like fair wages to us."  

"A SAG-AFTRA contract protects you from dangerous conditions and unacceptable rates. It stops employers from doing whatever the heck they want at the expense of their workers. (Did we mention the live bear?)"

"Don’t believe the lies. BBH is just trying to exploit talent so they can undercut their competition."

"Faced with this, we will now use every tool at our disposal to bring BBH back to the table to negotiate a fair contact for our members."   

In unity,

Gabrielle Carteris, SAG-AFTRA President

David White, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director

(Names were actually signed with their signatures. They didn't translate.)

'The Predator' remake opens on 3,900 US movie screens Friday Sept. 14, 2018

2018 Fall TV mystery show schedules

Hello everyone: 

The Fall TV season will begin soon and the schedules from the networks have been released. I just want to say that I had skipped "America's Got Talent" in 2018. I recap every other year and I haven't watched this year's show at all. I will TV recap next year. Okay?

"Dateline" already launched their TV preview of this season 2018-19, but only on Facebook. I'm sure a full TV preview will come to their official website.

"Elementary" will end its' 6th TV season next Monday night (9.17.2018). CBS has not announced when it will return for the 7th TV season. I hope they keep it on Monday night's. TV fans will be happy about that.

Fall premiere dates of TV shows that I will TV recap each week.
  • HAWAII FIVE-0 / Friday Sept. 28, 2018 at 9/8 p.m.
  • DATELINE / Friday Sept. 28, 2018 at 10/9 p.m.
  • 48 HOURS / Saturday Sept. 29, 2018 beginning at 9/8 p.m. (This looks like a 2-hour premiere).
Click CBS logo below for complete TV schedule.
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Saturday, September 8, 2018

'Dateline' covers the 'Shovel' beating case from Albuquerque, New Mexico

Dateline” (NBC) was seen Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (mountain time) on the Albuquerque TV station KOB 4. Last night’s episode on Sept. 7, 2018 was called, “The Match.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.37 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Blue Bloods” (CBS) grabbed 3.11 overall & 0.3 with adults. “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 3.43 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 Match.” Albuquerque, New Mexico (2008). Brittani Marcell went home from high school for lunch. She was beaten with a shovel to the head. Her mother Diane returned home to find a lot of blood. She said she saw a male who told her she was “next.” Diane screamed and ran from the home. That male had reached for a knife, but suddenly left. Brittani was in critical condition at the hospital and she was signed-in under an assumed name. 

Police detectives believe Brittani’s beating was personal and angry. A drop of blood from the male attacker was found near the window that he crashed through upon his escape. Brittani had a boyfriend and his DNA was tested. It didn’t match. She survived and then her case went cold. That is until she was hypnotized and a young man’s name came up. He is known as Justin Hansen. 

Click photos below of DATELINE for full episode on NBC.
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(NBC screenshots).

Friday, September 7, 2018

'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday Sept. 8, 2018

48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is called, "Who killed Fabio?" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "A famed Los Angeles hairstylist is killed in his backyard -- was it a robbery gone wrong by thugs called the knock-knock  burglars or a twisted plot no one could believe? Michelle Miller investigates."

'48 Hours' 2 back-to back episodes Saturday Sept. 8, 2018

48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "Mystery at Eagle Creek" that will air at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "Did a young model jump off a mountain cliff or was she pushed? Her boyfriend, accused of killing her, reveals the shocking final moments of her life in an interview with  '48 Hours' correspondent Peter Van Sant."

Thursday, September 6, 2018

'The Nun' opens on 3,876 US screens Friday Sept. 7, 2018

'Sharky's Machine' Burt Reynolds passes away at age 82

Burt Reynolds starred in the classic film "Deliverance"(1972) that earned critical raves and was a breakout performance from him. He also starred in the prison football film, "The Longest Yard" (1974) that still holds up to this day. (Adam Sandler later remade the movie which didn't measure up). Burt also starred along side Dolly Parton in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" (1982). He moved onto television with "Evening Shade" (1990-94).

My favorite movie of Reynold's is "Sharky's Machine" (1981). I noticed that it was an updated version of the classic murder mystery "Laura" (1944). Rachel Ward appeared as a high-priced call girl. (It was a few years before her major role in the TV mini-series "The Thorn Birds"). What I love about "Sharky's" is the movie soundtrack filled with great R&B music. The songs of that era is long gone. Burt is also hilarious as this vice cop. Rest in peace Mr. Reynolds...,

'Vera' A young man is bullied & is later found dead

VERA on BRITBOX. Season 8 and Episode 4 was called, "Darkwater." In the overnight TV ratings in the United Kingdom (ITV). It garnered 8.55 million TV viewers overall. 

"Darkwater." A teen boy who was a loner is found dead and his body is floating inside a damn reservoir. His spine was broken and his head was bashed in. Vera finds out that he was bullied by other teens. There is revenge in this story and it turns ugly.

You can watch "Darkwater" streaming online over at "Britbox."

You can watch the full episode over at YouTube. Watch it before it is taken down.

An all new 'Elementary' Monday Sept. 10, 2018

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The next episode is called, "Fit to be Tied" that will air this Monday at 10/9 p.m. There are only 2 episodes left in this TV season. Check it out.

A serial killer returns after disappearing a few months back. He befriended Sherlock in his drug rehab meetings. The killer has come back to murder more women.

(YouTube channel "TVtymes" runs a slo-motion preview after a normal run. Don't ask me why?).

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

'Vera' An upstanding suburban mom is bludgeoned to death

VERA on BRITBOX. Season 8 and Episode 3 is called, "Home." In the overnight TV ratings in the United Kingdom (ITV). It garnered 8.97 million TV viewers overall.

"Home." A mother is beaten to death by someone who used a heavy rock. Her dead body is found in the back-yard by her 10-year-old son. Vera recognizes that the boy is smarter than his family says he is. Many secrets are revealed inside the beautiful home that the mother fought to keep quiet. 

"Home" can be seen streaming online over at "Britbox." (Sorry, I cannot find this episode uploaded online).

'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery Sept. 8, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "Out there in the dark" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

NBC says, "Dennis Murphy reports on the mysterious death of a young mother in Ohio and the ensuing investigation that spans years and multiple states."

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Sept. 7, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "The Match" and it will be a 2-hour long segment that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. 

Dateline comes to Albuquerque, New Mexico and will cover the "shovel" beating case.

NBC says, "A high school girl, nearly beaten to death in her own home, goes under hypnosis in an attempt to identify her attacker. Andrea Canning reports Friday."

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

'Vera' A woman dies after car accident & the mystery deepens

VERA on BRITBOX. Season 8 and Episode 2 is called, "Black Ice." In the overnight TV ratings in the United Kingdom (ITV). It garnered 9.21 million TV viewers overall. 

"Black Ice." A blonde woman is in her early pregnancy who leaves a funeral. She is driving in her car at night and she is rammed from behind several times. Her car crashes and she goes into critical condition at the hospital. Vera investigates and that woman soon dies. Her death turns into murder and that is where it becomes a mystery. Everyone who knew her claims that she was an extreme liar. It makes her murder very hard to solve because the truth is nowhere to be seen. (This was a great episode).

You can watch "Black Ice" streaming online over at "BritBox."

The episode has been uploaded to YouTube. Check it out before it is taken down.

'Elementary' A mathematics genius is kidnapped

Elementary” (CBS) can be seen each Monday evening at 10/9 p.m. It can be seen at 9/8 p.m. (mountain time) on the local KRQE station at Albuquerque. Monday night’s episode on Sept. 3, 2018 was called, “The Geek Interpreter.” In the final TV ratings it garnered 3.34 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the 18 to 49 adult demographics. “America’s Got Talent (NBC) grabbed 2.52 overall & 0.5 with adults (repeat). “Bachelor in Paradise” (ABC) nabbed 4.18 overall & 1.1 with adults.

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

The Geek Interpreter.” Sherlock’s computer geek friend Harlan is worried about Lily who has gone missing. He believes that if she is murdered. He may become a prime suspect in her death. The FBI tells Harlan that Lily has been kidnapped. Harlan becomes a person of interest because he had a crush on her. A witness saw Lily arguing on the street with an unknown male. That male turns up dead inside a building where Lily was held. She has disappeared again.  

Click photo of ELEMENTARY for full episode over at CBS.
(CBS photo. Watson and Sherlock discuss investigation).

(CBS screen shots of current episode).

'Vera' Season 8 draws mega TV ratings

VERA on BRITBOX. Brenda Blethyn ( DCI Vera Stanhope) has been the star of this TV crime show for 8 TV seasons. Kenny Doughty (DS Aiden Healy) joined the cast in season 5 as Vera's young detective partner. It has been announced that the show was picked up for a 9th TV season. Production has already begun. 

Season 8 and episode 1 was called, "Blood and Bone." It garnered an impressive 9.37 million TV viewers overall upon its' return on Jan. 7, 2018 (ITV). It has aired in more than 20 countries around the world and that includes the United States. 

"Blood and Bone" is streaming online over at "Britbox." (The TV trailer for Episode 1 is below).

Monday, September 3, 2018

2016 Dierks Bentley album 'Black' sings about murder in 4 songs

BLACK by DIERKS BENTLEY (2016). I am sorry that I am late getting around to this in 2018. There are 4 country songs off this album that follows a woman who cheats on her boyfriend. It results in "Murder" where her male lover becomes an accessory after the fact. She then goes on the run leaving behind her relationships left in the destruction. 

There are 4 music videos which are shot in Black and White footage. (Below is part four).

"Black"

2016 Dierks Bentley album 'Black' sings about murder in 4 songs

BLACK by DIERKS BENTLEY (2016). I am sorry that I am late getting around to this in 2018. There are 4 country songs off this album that follows a woman who cheats on her boyfriend. It results in "Murder" where her male lover becomes an accessory after the fact. She then goes on the run leaving behind her relationships left in the destruction. 

There are 4 music videos which are shot in Black and White footage. (Below is part three).

"Pick up"

2016 Dierks Bentley album 'Black' sings about murder in 4 songs

BLACK by DIERKS BENTLEY (2016). I am sorry that I am late getting around to this in 2018. There are 4 country songs off this album that follows a woman who cheats on her boyfriend. It results in "Murder" where her male lover becomes an accessory after the fact. She then goes on the run leaving behind her relationships left in the destruction. 

There are 4 music videos which are shot in Black and White footage. (Below is part two).

"What the Hell did I say"

2016 Dierks Bentley album 'Black' sings about murder in 4 songs

BLACK by DIERKS BENTLEY (2016). I am sorry that I am late getting around to this in 2018. There are 4 country songs off this album that follows a woman who cheats on her boyfriend. It results in "Murder" where her male lover becomes an accessory after the fact. She then goes on the run leaving behind her relationships left in the destruction. 

There are 4 music videos which are shot in Black and White footage. (Below is part one).

"I'll Be The Moon" featuring Maren Morris.

'Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood' could be absolute tabloid trash

If anyone knows me. I love classic films from the 1920's, 30's, 40's and 50's. I've read most autobiographies and biographies written on the movie stars of that era. Those written by the "stars" themselves are the most interesting and compelling.

The new documentary "Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood" is about a man who supposedly pimped for the "stars" and claims he slept with several leading ladies including Lana Turner. I just watched the movie trailer and it looks like this man wants to cash-in on the names of movie stars who are long gone from this earth. They are not here to defend themselves. 

Scotty claims that he "set" Katherine Hepburn up with 150 women. For over 50 years. I don't believe this claim because there are more than 40 biographies written on Hepburn. Wouldn't you think that the writers who have done extensive research, would've at least, mentioned this guy's name? They did not. I don't believe he was ever met Hepburn.

The outrageous claims about sex in this documentary sound ridiculous. The reason is because Scotty has no proof in "audio" or "video" recordings of such acts. Especially in this Internet Age where everything is uncovered. I don't believe for a minute that he had three-some "sex" with Lana Turner and Ava Gardner. Prove it or Show it or Keep Quiet. This documentary is based on the book Scotty had written which is popular because of salacious gossip.

Movie stars are public figures and gossip has followed them most of their lives. 99% of that gossip are lies. Look at Marilyn Monroe. She's been dead since 1962 and people are still creating lies about her in 2018. Many of those liars want the "limelight" themselves and they will do anything or say anything to cash-in on dead celebrities.