An all new 'Dateline' Friday Nov. 2, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. 

NBC says, "In an interview airing on Friday’s Dateline NBC at 10/9c, Debbi and Terry Elvis, the parents of missing South Carolina woman Heather Elvis, open up to NBC News’ Andrea Canning about the search for their daughter."

'Run for the High Country' Screenings and Video-on-Demand

RUN FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY from WINTERS FILM GROUP. The Western movie premieres Nov. 2, 2018 at the "Pollack Tempe Cinemas" (Tempe, AZ). It will run for a week from Nov. 2-8, 2018. You can call for showtimes at 480-345-6461.

You can watch the western online over at "Great American Westerns" for $6.99. All you have to do is Subscribe and can cancel at any time. 

You can buy the DVD over at the "Gahan Wilson Virtual Museum" for $15.00. It doesn't ship internationally but only in the United States. 

Click poster below for complete movie trailer.

(Winters Film Group poster)

'Run for the High Country' Western interview with director Paul Winters

RUN FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY from WINTERS FILM GROUP. If anyone knows me. I love a good western movie. Paul Winters (director, screenwriter, actor) talks with FOX News 10 about his new project that opens in selected movie theaters and with video-on-demand. (All information about this movie will be in the next Blog post).

'48 Hours' pre-empted again by college football Saturday Nov. 3, 2018

48 HOURS on CBS. The college football game between Alabama and LSU will run on Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. 

If you missed recent episodes of "48 Hours." Click on photo below for official website at CBS.

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'Bohemian Rhapsody' opens Friday Nov. 2, 2018

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Nov. 2, 2018

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, “Aia i Hi‘ikua; i Hi‘ialo” that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m.

CBS says, "McGarrett crosses the line and is arrested while investigating the death of his former SEAL buddy, who died while making an emergency landing on an aircraft carrier, and the only survivor is a baby. Also, Adam returns to Oahu with some devastating news about his marriage." 

'Hawaii Five-0' Halloween episode scares up to 6.87 TV ratings overall

“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 Oct. 26, 2018 was called, “A'ohe mea 'imi a ka maka.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 6.87 overall. It reached 0.7 in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Midnight, Texas” (NBC) grabbed 1.94 overall & 0.4 with adults. “Child Support” (ABC) nabbed 2.37 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).

“A'ohe mea 'imi a ka maka.” Halloween. Jerry and his friends go camping. He talks about Bo Bradley the “ax-man” who supposedly murdered many people years ago. No one believes him and he thinks there are dead victims buried in the area. He wants to dig up those dead bodies and in particular, a woman.

Meanwhile, a woman named Karen was killed by blunt force trauma to the head. She wore a necklace with a “cross” around her neck. A young girl had sketched the body of Karen in crayons at school. That included the “cross.” Steve and Junior question the little girl who might have come into contact with an adult killer.  

Click photos for HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS.

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(CBS photo. Jerry and Halloween).

'Dateline' episode 'Everything She Knew' drops to 2.68 TV ratings overall

“Dateline” (NBC) was seen Friday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (mountain time) on the Albuquerque TV station KOB 4. Last night’s episode on Oct. 26, 2018 was called, “Everything She Knew.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 2.68 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Blue Bloods” (CBS) grabbed 7.79 overall & 0.7 with adults. “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 2.39 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. 

“Everything She Knew.” Texas 2007. Amber Belkin was the manager of video gaming store. It didn’t open on regular store hours. She was found dead on the floor in the back office with a plastic bag wrapped around her head. $1,900 was stolen along with DVD video games that added up to $6,000. An employee named Brandon was in the store while Amber was dead in the office. They both didn't get along and detectives brought him down to the station for questioning. The police believed that her death was personal because she tried to call someone. The phone connection was ripped from the wall. Was it Brandon who killer her? 

Click photos below of DATELINE for full episode on NBC.

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(NBC screenshots of "Everything She Knew").

'48 Hours' pre-empted by College Football Saturday Oct. 27, 2018

48 HOURS on CBS. The college football game of Notre Dame Vs. Navy runs this Saturday night from 8 to 11 p.m. If you missed any new "48 Hours" episodes. Click CBS logo below.

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'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery 'The Halloween Party" Oct. 27, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend mystery is called, "The Halloween Party" that will air this Saturday at 8/7 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."

'Dateline' Keith Morrison reports on 'Everything She Knew' Friday Oct. 26, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Everything She Knew" that will air this Friday at 10/ 9 p.m. 

NBC says, "A young woman’s murder remains unsolved until someone comes forward to reveal her own harrowing story. Keith Morrison reports."

Jamie Lee Curtis 'The Fog' 1980 to be re-released Friday Oct. 26, 2018

JOHN CARPENTER'S - THE FOG. The original release was way back in 1980 and it scared up $21 million in theaters. It will go into limited release this Friday. Jamie Lee Curtis appears in this who also starred in Carpenter's original "Halloween" 1978. The 2018 sequel has Curtis of course again, and it just bagged $77 million last weekend. Both films are just-in-time for Halloween.

Halloween episode 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Oct. 26, 2018

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "A’ohe mea ‘imi a ka maka" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m.

CBS says, "On Halloween, Jerry and his friends search his childhood camp for evidence to a murder he witnessed as a boy, while McGarrett investigates a little girl who drew pictures depicting the scene of a recent murder before it was discovered."

Thinking Puzzle: Figure out who killed a man in his own office

WHO IS THE KILLER? Get out your 12 month Calendar and figure it out. Remember, the victim wrote down the suspect names in blood. All the best.

Local New Mexico SAG-AFTRA 'Wages & Working' meeting Oct. 24, 2018

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"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." 

'48 Hours' episode 'Cold Blooded Killer' hits 3.76 TV ratings overall

“48 Hours” (CBS) was seen Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (mountain-time) at Albuquerque on the KRQE 13 station. Last night’s episode on Oct. 20, 2018 was called, “Cold-Blooded Killer.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.76 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “College Football” (ABC) grabbed 6.13 overall with 1.6 with adults (8 to 11 p.m.). “SNL” (NBC) nabbed 2.71 overall and 0.5 with adults.

“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 Richard Schlesinger. 

“Cold-Blooded Killer.” Tallahassee, Florida. 2000. Mike Williams went by himself on a duck hunting trip. He never returned and went missing. His boat was later found and so was his truck. There was a lengthy search and Mike’s body wasn’t recovered. Rumors say that he was eaten by a group of alligators. A pair of fishing wader pants was found 6 months later. Mike’s hunting license and a flashlight was discovered too. All of it supposedly floated to the water surface. His wife Denise then had cashed-in on Mike’s life insurance worth more than $1 million. 

17 years had passed and Mike’s mom believed his death to be an accident. She never thought he was eaten by alligators. The local community believed it to be murder. Denise later married Mike’s best friend Brian Winchester. What’s going on?  

Click photos below of 48 HOURS on CBS.

(CBS photo. Mike Williams and his best friend Brian Winchester).

(CBS photo. Cheryl Williams had believed her son went missing and was never eaten by Florida alligators). 

CBS This Morning 'Making a Murderer Part 2' filmmakers interview

MAKING A MURDERER 2 on NETFLIX. The TV reviews are in, but I think everyone should watch and come to their own conclusions. That's what I'm gonna do because I honestly believe these two men are innocent. It is interesting that the prosecuting lawyer didn't want to be interviewed for both of these documentaries. That in itself says a lot about him and his case. I hope the filmmakers give us an update on the whole police department who all left town when Steven Avery was found guilty in 2007. It was clear that they were-out-to-get-him in the first documentary.

The 10-part series is now streaming online over at "Netflix."

'Hawaii Five-0' episode 'A'ohe kio pohaku nalo i ke alo pali' grabs 7.33 TV ratings overall

“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 Oct. 19, 2018 was called, “A'ohe kio pohaku nalo i ke alo pali.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 7.33 overall. It reached 0.8 in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Dateline” (NBC) grabbed 3.76 overall & 0.6 with adults. “Child Support” (ABC) nabbed 1.94 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).

“A'ohe kio pohaku nalo i ke alo pali.” Jerry goes with Junior to retrieve a military dead body. Junior is surprised to know that he was chosen to bring back the soldier’s body. 

Meanwhile, a police chase ensues and a male inside a truck unloads sand onto the highway. The officers notice a dead body inside that sand. The man’s feet are missing and his face is half-eaten off. Steve believes that there might be black market “sand” which has been taking place around the world. The medical examiner discovers that when the man’s feet were ripped off. There was a surgical pin that held his foot together. The team goes in search of the man’s feet.     

Click photos for HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS.

(CBS photo. Steve dives into ocean to search for feet of dead man).

(CBS photo. Jerry goes with Junior to retrieve a soldier's dead body).

'Dateline' episode 'Death Trap' climbs to 3.76 TV ratings overall

“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 2-hour episode on Oct. 19, 2018 was called, “Death Trap.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.76 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Hawaii Five-0” (CBS) grabbed 7.33 overall & 0.8 with adults. “Hell’s Kitchen” (FOX) nabbed 2.63 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 Dennis Murphy. 

“Death Trap.” Erie, Pennsylvania. Aug. 28, 2003. Brian Wells was a pizza delivery man. He had walked into a local bank to rob it. He sat down in the street who claimed that he had a bomb around his neck. He said that a black male attacked him and wrapped that bomb around his throat. There was also a timer attached to it. That bomb exploded after a 30 minute standoff. Brian died on the spot. The bomb squad showed up just minutes later. 

There was a black cane inside Brian’s car which turned out to be a shotgun. He had only robbed $8,000. There was also notes that laid out a scavenger hunt. It begins with the robbery and ends with finding the lock to that bomb. Brian was heading to the next note location, but he was trapped by police and the bomb exploded. Police found a notebook while searching Brian’s home. They discovered a notebook with phone numbers written inside it. Then, another dead body turns up. What is going on and who is behind this diabolical plot? 

Click photos below of DATELINE for full episode on NBC.

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(NBC photo. Brian Wells is first victim of murderous plot 2003).

Shayna Hubers gets 'Life' in prison for killing Ryan Poston 2012

"48 Hours" on CBS covered the first trial in a 2-part segment. Shayna Hubers was found guilty and the jury gave her 40 years behind bars. Her conviction was overturned when a jury member failed to disclose a felony conviction. Shayna got a new trial and she married another inmate while sitting in jail. She had shot Ryan 6 times and killed him in 2012. He was going to break-up with her again so he could date a pageant queen "Miss Ohio." Shayna will be up for parole after 20 years.

 

'Washington Post' journalist Jamal Khashoggi never comes out of Saudi consulate in 'Turkey'

ISTANBUL, TURKEY. The Saudi-Arabian consulate on Oct. 2, 2018. There is security video of Jamal Khashoggi entering the building, but he never comes out of it. He is a journalist for the "Washington Post" who is also a resident of Saudi-Arabia. 

The information isn't very clear on what happened to Jamal. He simply disappeared after walking into that consulate. News from around the world are speculating that a 15-Men Kill Team were waiting for Jamal inside that consulate. They reportedly cut up his body with a bone saw. This kill team was told to murder Jamal on the orders of the crown prince of Saudi-Arabia (Mohammed bin Salman). He denies this. 

A body guard (Maher Abdulaziz Mutreb) of the prince has been seen on camera entering the consulate the morning Jamal disappeared. That body guard has also been pictured watching over the prince in several different cities. The Turkish government is now investigating. No one has seen Jamal since he entered that consulate. What happened to him?

'Destroyer' with Nicole Kidman opens Christmas Day 2018

'48 Hours' Richard Schlesinger returns 'Cold-Blooded Killer' Saturday Oct. 20, 2018

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Cold-Blooded Killer" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. I must say, this show is reporting on some new and intriguing stories this TV season. 

CBS says, "A father goes hunting in a Florida swamp and vanishes. Everyone thought he was eaten by alligators -- 18 years later, his mother finds out they were wrong. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger investigates."

'Dateline' Saturday 'Deadly Valentine' with Andrea Canning on Oct. 20, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "Deadly Valentine" that will air this Saturday at 8/7  p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it. I have not seen this one. 

'Dateline' Dennis Murphy returns Friday Oct. 19, 2018 with 'Death Trap'

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

NBC says, "Dennis Murphy takes a comprehensive look at the 'pizza bomber' case, which Dateline has reported on for more than a decade, and the bizarre criminal activity surrounding the case."

'Halloween' opens on 3,928 US movie screens Friday Oct. 19, 2018

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Oct. 19, 2018

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "A'ohe Kio Pohaku Nalo i Ke Alo Pali" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m.

CBS says, "Jerry accompanies Junior as he escorts a fallen soldier home to Oahu. Also, McGarrett and Danny discover a dead body when they delve into the illegal and highly profitable black market for sand."

'48 Hours' episode 'Obsessed' finds 2nd guilty verdict after grueling 2nd trial

48 HOURS on CBS. Peter Van Sant reported on a 2-part episode called, "Breaking Point" and "Obsessed." Shayna Hubers was found guilty of murder and received a 40 year prison sentence (2015). Her conviction was overturned when it was discovered that a jury member had a felony conviction.

Shayna has been found guilty for a second time (2018). She faces life in prison for shooting and killing Ryan Poston (2012). She admitted to killing him with a gun and unloaded 6 bullets into his body. She claimed self-defense because he physically abused her.

(WKRC photo. Shayna Hubers is found guilty for 2nd time 2018).

Shayna wouldn't leave Ryan alone and had sent him nearly 100,000 text messages. He broke it off with her several times. She claimed that he kept pulling her back and then pushing her away. She didn't tell him that she was having sex with several other men at that time. Ryan was gonna date pageant queen "Miss Ohio" Audrey Bolte. He was killed the night before he went out with her. Shayna called 911 and said that she shot him to death. She was later seen in the police interrogation room dancing and happy that she killed Ryan.

(CBS photo. Ryan Poston before his untimely death).

Shayna went into her second trial still claiming Ryan abused her. She also doubled down on self-defense and went further into their sex lives by saying that he had problems. Shayna's prison cell mates turned-on-her and said that she lied about the abuse and self-defense. The jury found her guilty and this time around. They are suggesting life in prison instead of the 40 years she got in the first trial.

Check out the "48 Hours" 2-part episode on this story called, "Breaking Point" and "Obsessed."

2018 'Searching' is suspenseful, mystery for the modern Internet age

SEARCHING from STAGE 6 FILMS. According to "The Numbers" that tracks box office receipts. It has garnered $25,803,714 (million) in the United States. It grabbed $39,217,967 (million) at the Foreign box office. The worldwide total tops $65,021,681 (million) by Oct. 1, 2018.

I walked into a movie theater and finally watched this. All I can say is - Wow! 

The filmmakers approached this through the eyes of a computer screen. We see everything with "social media" that looks into the lives of an Asian family living in California. David Kim searches for his daughter Margot who disappears after a study group meeting. He is forced to search her social media and it isn't pretty. What unravels is the "dark web" that may have sucked her into something she cannot control. 

I was literally on the edge of my seat. The twists and turns in this mystery were incredible. It keeps you guessing until the very end. Check it out if you can.

     

NBC 'Saturday Night Live' Kanye West & Donald Trump meeting

'48 Hours' episode 'Dead Ringer' punches in at 3.52 TV ratings overall

“48 Hours” (CBS) was seen Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (mountain-time) at Albuquerque on the KRQE 13 station. Last night’s episode on Oct. 13, 2018 was called, “Dead Ringer.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.52 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “College Football” (ABC) grabbed 5.57 overall with 1.6 with adults (8-11 p.m.). “SNL” (NBC) nabbed 2.51 overall and 0.5 with adults. 

“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. 

“Dead Ringer.” Houston, Texas. Ramon and Lulu Sosa were married for six years when everything unraveled. She filed for divorce and wanted half of his estate that was worth a lot of money. He was a former pro-boxer who opened several profitable boxing gyms. She also plotted to ruin his name by claiming that he physically abused her. 

Ramon didn’t know that Lulu hated him so much that she wanted him dead. He soon found out through a friend who is a member of the boxing gym. Lulu was looking for a “hitman” to kill Ramon so she could inherit all of his estate.   

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(CBS photo. Ramon Sosa talks with Peter Van Sant).

(CBS photo. Ramon & Lulu in happier times before she wanted him dead).

Teaser Trailer of the Live Action 'Alladin' from Disney

'Hawaii Five-0' episode 'Mimiki ke kai, ahuwale ka papa leho' climbs to 7.65 TV ratings overall

“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 Oct. 12, 2018 was called, “Mimiki ke kai, ahuwale ka papa leho.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 7.65 overall. It reached 0.8 in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Dateline” (NBC) grabbed 4.34 overall & 0.8 with adults. “Child Support” (ABC) nabbed 2.04 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).

“Mimiki ke kai, ahuwale ka papa leho.” There is a heat wave and crime spikes up on the island. A female suspect kills two patrol police officers on the street. This woman also kills a motorcyclist and steals his bike. Her name is Tracy and she had recently attacked and beaten her landlord. She got mad over the building’s broken air conditioner. Jerry found that Tracy died a few years ago and this woman is running on an assumed name. She may be a cop killer. 

Meanwhile, Steve and Danno continue to argue inside their restaurant. It hasn’t opened yet and they are getting on each other’s nerves more-than-ever. 

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(CBS photo. Jerry takes action during heat wave).

'Dateline' episode 'At the Bottom of the Lake' surfaces to 4.34 TV ratings overall

“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 Oct. 12, 2018 was called, “At the Bottom of the Lake.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.34 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 7.65 overall & 0.8 with adults. “Child Support” (ABC) nabbed 2.04 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. 

“At the Bottom of the Lake.” Bitter Root Lake at Montana 1982. A modern day story of “Romeo and Juliet” had begun. A strange male was seen wondering onto private property around this lake. Community members also noticed that oil had surfaced on the top of the water. The local sheriff believed that there was a plane inside that lake. They searched it and found a crashed, single engine plane. It was pulled to the surface and they found a dead woman inside. Her name was Dianne.

It was later discovered that two teens named Jerry and Dianne chartered that plane. It went missing inside Montana. Rumors started about the young couple who resembled “Romeo and Juliet.” They were forbidden to see each other by their parents. They ran away together. Dianne was found, but where is Jerry?

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(NBC photo. Jerry and Diane rumored to be Romeo & Juliet).

'The Pink Skirt Murder' from 'Dateline' 2008 comes to a conclusion 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The episode was reported by Sarah James and it was called, "The Pink Skirt Murder." It covered the stabbing and bludgeoned murder of Adam Anhang (32 yrs). It happened in old "San Juan" at Puerto Rico (2005). Adam had managed a small restaurant called, "The Pink Skirt" that he had bought for his wife Aurea Vasquez (23 yrs). She and Adam had walked out of another restaurant called, "The Dragonfly" when both of them were attacked on the street. She suffered minor injuries and was brought to the hospital. He was stabbed multiple times and his skull was crushed by a heavy object.

(NBC logo 2008. Click for 2014 news report. Dateline is no longer running their episode on this case.).

Adam's father Abe Anhang traveled to Puerto Rico to investigate the murder of his only son. He protected Adam's multi-million dollar estate when Aurea tried to make a claim after Adam's death. She went to court, but Abe froze all of Adam's assets. He asked for Aurea to give up information on who wanted Adam dead. Rumors on the street said that she had something to do with it. She refused and fled the country. Jonathan Román-Rivera was charged with Adam's murder and he was sentenced to 105 years in prison.

(NBC photo. Aurea and Adam in happier times). 

Aurea ended up in Italy (2008) who gave birth to twins with an Italian man. She couldn't out-run her past though when a news reporter wrote an expose' on her. She was labeled the "black widow." The United States indicted Aurea and charged her in the murder-for-hire of Adam. Alex Pabon-Colon was soon arrested with killing Adam and Jonathon Rivera was released from prison. Aurea had promised Alex $3 million to kill her husband, but he never got any money. Two other people were involved in the attack. Alex pleaded guilty (2008). Aurea was lured to Spain and was arrested (2013). Italy doesn't extradite suspects who face the death penalty. Spain does and extradited her back to Puerto Rico where she stood trial (2018).

Aurea and all of her co-conspirators were found guilty on all accounts. Puerto Rico gives the death penalty and life in prison with murder-for-hire plots.

(AKR photo. Former beauty queen, Aurea Vasquez arrested).

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Oct. 13, 2018

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Dead Ringer" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. (I must say, "48 Hours" has started this TV season with a bang!).

CBS says, "A family man targeted for death lives to climb out of his own "grave." Who wanted him dead? "48 Hours" goes inside the sting that took down a hit man-for-hire scheme. Correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates."

'Dateline' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday Oct. 13, 2018

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

NBC says, "Andrea Canning reports on a realtor from Little Rock, Arkansas who goes missing after showing a house. The search leads detectives on a gripping chase. Will she be found before it’s too late?"

'Dateline' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday Oct. 13, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The first hour segment is called, "Secrets and Lies" that will air this Saturday at 8/7 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it. 

NBC says, "Early one frigid morning in a small rural New York town, a house burns to the ground and a woman is found dead in the debris. Andrea Canning reports."

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Oct. 12, 2018

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

NBC says, "A pilot flees after a deadly plane crash, and becomes a fugitive living a double life for decades. He tells his story for the first time to Keith Morrison."

'Whitney' documentary doesn't tell full story about Houston as a mother

WHITNEY from MIRAMAX FILMS 2018. According to "The Numbers" that tracks box office receipts. The new documentary on the late singer, Whitney Houston, has garnered $4,659,743 million at the world wide box office.

The documentary was quite revealing about Whitney from her birth as a professional singer (1985) until her death (2012). It had focused a lot on her drug problems though. The filmmakers got nothing from Bobby Brown who simply shut-up about it. So, the audience had to rely on Whitney's professional entourage and her two brothers. It was shocking when one of them had claimed that Bobby couldn't "handle" the heavy drug abuse like he could. It sounded like he was a "better" abuser than Bobby could-ever-be. Sadly, both of the brothers who went on tour with Whitney are showing wear-and-tear. Their own drug and alcohol problems had aged them beyond their years. It is apparent in their unsteady mannerisms and the way they speak.

The filmmakers couldn't pin-point when exactly Whitney's drug abuse took over. Record company executives say they didn't know anything about it. Some of her personal entourage stayed quiet too because of the money they continued to receive. What is very clear is that Whitney's father had ripped her off in the millions ($$). She fired him and he sued her for $100 million. It was right after she had signed the music contract worth that same amount.

Dee Dee Warwick was Whitney's cousin who is accused of sexually molesting both her and brother Gary. He admits to this. Whitney's former assistant Mary Jones claims that Whitney had told her about the molestation. It was not revealed to filmmakers until the end of production. They had to re-edit and didn't delve into it thoroughly. Whitney's mother Cissy Houston and cousin Dionne Warwick were shocked to hear of these claims who deny them completely. Dee Dee passed away in 2008 who is not here to answer to these allegations. One question lingers about these claims. Why did they wait until both Whitney and Dee Dee had passed on?

We get to hear what Whitney's entourage and friends say about her as a mother. What we don't see is how Whitney thought and felt as a mother toward Bobbi Kristina. She does in countless news reports and interviews over the years. We see none of that in this film. They concentrated more on the drug use and Whitney's downfall.

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

MAKING A MURDERER 2 on NET-FLIX. The new trailer has just dropped and this might be another riveting TV series.

'Dirty John' premiere's on 'Bravo' Nov. 25, 2018

DIRTY JOHN on BRAVO. The 8 part TV series is based on a true story that was showcased on the popular podcast of the same name, "Dirty John." (15 million listeners tuned in). Eric Bana and Connie Britton will star in the TV series. 

Here's the question, "Did John, needle inject, his own dad with an overdose of morphine?"

'First Man' opens on 3,500 US movie screens Friday Oct. 12, 2018

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Oct. 12, 2018

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "Mimiki ke kai, ahuwale ka papa leho" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m.

CBS says, "Crime spikes when a heat wave hits Oahu, causing McGarrett and Danny to hunt down a bank thief, and Tani and Junior's car is stolen while they're on duty. Also, Grover plays the golf game of a lifetime."

'48 Hours' episode 'Hollywood Horror Story' grabs 3.58 in overall TV ratings

“48 Hours” (CBS) was seen Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (mountain-time) at Albuquerque on the KRQE 13 station. Last night’s episode was called, “Hollywood Horror Story.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.58 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “College Football” (ABC) grabbed 4.44 overall with 1.1 with adults (8-11 p.m.). “SNL” (NBC) nabbed 2.39 overall and 0.5 with adults. 

“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 Maureen Maher. 

“Hollywood Horror Story.” Los Angeles, CA. Blake Leibel was the son of a wealthy Canadian real estate father. He inherited millions of dollars from his mother’s estate after her death. He married a beautiful model and they had two kids. He then abruptly left her and began dating Lana Kasian who gave birth to his third child. He was also seeing another woman on the side. 

Blake was trying to make his written graphic novel into a TV series. It had shown two women tied up by a man in his home. Their deaths were slow as this man drained the blood from their bodies. Lana’s mother was babysitting their child. She couldn’t get a hold of Lana over the phone and went to her condo which she had shared with Blake. The police finally broke down the door after three days. Lana was found murdered inside. It looked like her blood was drained from her body.

Click photos below of 48 HOURS on CBS. 

(CBS photo. Lana moved to the United States to live a better life).

(CBS Express photo. Blake & Lana have their first baby in L.A.).

10.5.2018 'Hawaii Five-0' episode 'Ke Kanaka I Ha'ule Mai Ka Lewa Mai' grabs overall 7.26 TV ratings

“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 Oct. 05, 2018 was called, “Ke Kanaka I Ha'ule Mai Ka Lewa Mai.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 7.26 overall. It reached 0.8 in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “New Amsterdam” (NBC) grabbed 2.63 overall & 0.4 with adults. “Child Support” (ABC) nabbed 2.07 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).

“Ke Kanaka I Ha'ule Mai Ka Lewa Mai.” An unknown male on board an airplane, kidnaps another man. The door of the plane is blown open. The two unknown men wearing parachutes drop out of the plane. Jack Teague is a system analyst who was kidnapped. He was on vacation with his wife and family. The kidnapper posed as a US Marshal on that plane. He knew how to jump from a plane in the sky….

Meanwhile, Tani visits a forensics teacher and asks him to look at the ballistics of a gun she found in Adam’s apartment. She wants it off the books and doesn’t want her boss Steve McGarrett to know what she’s doing. Her hunch is that Adam may have used that gun to kill his half-sister who was a local gang leader.  

Click photos for HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS.

(CBS photo. Danno searches for possible spy).

(CBS photo. Tani seeks answers on a gun Adam may have used).

10.5.2018 'Dateline' episode 'A Small Town Secret' nabs overall 3.18 TV ratings

“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 Oct. 05, 2018 was called, “A small town secret.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.18 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Blue Bloods” (CBS) grabbed 8.50 overall & 0.8 with adults. “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 2.51 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 Andrea Canning. 

“A small town secret.” Ocilla, Georgia 2005. Tara Grinstead was a former beauty queen and a school teacher. She didn’t show up to teach her class one Monday morning. Her home was locked and police had found that she wasn’t inside. A business card was inserted in her front door. A latex glove was also found outside her house. Tara completely disappeared and she became a famous missing person for the next 10 years. 

The police investigated and talked to everyone in her life and that included men. A former high school student of Tara’s had a crush on her. She called the police on him after he showed up on her doorstep. An ex-boyfriend was a man Tara still cared about. Their break up was not good and he got back from a tour of military duty when she disappeared. What happened to Tara?

Click photos below of DATELINE for full episode on NBC.

(NBC logo).

(WALB TV news photo. Tara Grinstead missing case).

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Oct. 6, 2018

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Hollywood Horror Story" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 

48 HOURS is getting off to a great start this TV season with murder, intrigue and deep mystery.

CBS says, "A wealthy Hollywood producer is accused of murdering his girlfriend. Was he following the plot of his frightening novel? Correspondent Maureen Maher investigates."

'Dr. Death' will become TV series after riveting podcast

DR. DEATH had premiered on Sept. 4, 2018 on the "Wonderly" Podcast with 6 episode segments. It is the same company that produced "Dirty John" that will become a Bravo TV series. Universal cable productions has picked up DR. DEATH  for TV series.

I listened to the podcast in absolute shock. The healthcare system never went after Dr. Christopher Duntsch. He had maimed 33 of his patients at Dallas, Texas. Two of his patients died as well. He is a socio-path who claimed to be an expert neurosurgeon. His medical license was finally taken away after a one year-and-half investigation. No one reported him to the United States Department of Health and Human services. None of his patients could win a malpractice lawsuit against him either. He was let go from hospitals only to be hired at another because he was a certified neurosurgeon. 

The criminal courts finally charged him with five counts of assault and one count of injury to an elderly person. The big question I have is, "Did Christopher Duntsch commit attempted murder on one of his patients?"

I listen to the "Stitcher" podcast website. Click here for all episodes of "Dr. Death."

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Sept. 5, 2018.

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "A small town secret" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. I believe this an update. Check it out if you missed it.

NBC says, "When a beloved teacher and former beauty queen goes missing in Georgia, it triggers a decade-long investigation that makes national headlines. Could a surprising revelation break the case wide open? Andrea Canning reports."

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Oct. 5, 2018

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "Ke kanaka i ha’ule mai ka lewa mai" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. 

CBS says, "When a vacationing dad on a flight to Honolulu is kidnapped and force to parachute mid-flight, Danny, Tani and Junior track him through the jungle to discover that he may not be who he seems. Also, McGarrett is threatened with a secret from his past."

'Venom' opens on 4,000 US movie screens Friday Oct. 5, 2018

'A Star is Born' opens on 3,500 US movie screens Friday Oct. 5, 2018

The 3rd U.S., remake of "A Star is Born" will be with Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. It has already earned critical rave reviews and a lot of "talk" for possible Oscar nominations.

1937. A STAR IS BORN. It earned 7 Oscar nominations including best actress for Janet Gaynor (Esther Blodgett). She lost to Luise Rainer (The Good Earth). William A. Wellman & Robert Carson won best writing (A Star is Born). This was not a musical and production cost rose to $1.2 million. It had grossed $2 million at the box office. 

1954. A STAR IS BORN. It earned 6 Oscar nominations including best actress for Judy Garland (Esther Blodgett). She lost to Grace Kelly (The Country Girl). The musical also lost out in all categories and the production rose to a record $5 million. It had grossed $6 million at the box office. Judy received world-wide critical acclaim and it would be one of her last triumphs on film.

1976. A STAR IS BORN. It earned 4 Oscar nominations and only won for best original song (Evergreen) written by Barbara Steisand (Esther Hoffman) and Paul Williams. The musical production cost $6 million and earned a whopping $80 million at the box office.

2018. A STAR IS BORN. Lady Gaga (Ally). Synopsis, "Jackson Maine discovers—and falls in love with—struggling artist Ally. She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer… until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons."