Saturday, June 29, 2019

'Dateline' episode 'Return to the Early Shift' nabs 3.26 TV ratings overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode "Return to the Early Shift" aired last night (6/28/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Josh Mankiewicz. In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.26 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) grabbed 4.26 overall & 0.4 with adults. "20/20" (ABC) nabbed 3.37 overall & 0.5 with adults (9-11 p.m.).
"Return to the Early Shift." Kentucky 2012. Michelle Mockbee was found dead inside of her office in a pool of blood. She was killed before work began at a supply where-house. She was in payroll and David Dooley worked in the same where-house who had the day off. Michelle was seen on security camera "clocking" into work before sunrise. Someone broke into her office and killed her. All before the main co-workers even arrived to their jobs. David became a suspect. There was also an unknown male walking in the parking lot, who was seen on camera. It was before Michelle was killed. 

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Friday, June 28, 2019

Podcast SAG-AFTRA 'Disruption in Entertainment. Part Two'

In “Disruption in Entertainment, Part 2: The Future of Content,” the conversation about the disruptions taking place in entertainment and media and its effects on consumers and creatives continues."

'Elementary' episode 'Delete' hits 3.13 TV ratings overall

The ELEMENTARY (CBS) episode "Delete" aired last night (6/27/2019) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.13 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Democratic Debates" (NBC) grabbed 8.83 overall & 1.9 with adults. "Reef Break" (ABC) nabbed 1.99 overall & 0.3 with adults.

"Delete." The tech billionaire asks Sherlock and Watson to help him to try and stop street crime before it happens. He claims that he's done it before through the internet. He also drove a man to commit murder which doesn't sit well with either Sherlock nor Watson. this billionaire is connected to the shooting of Captain Gregson. They can't prove it and decide not to work with him.

Meanwhile, detective Bell is asked to find a man who has built a sniper rifle. This man is a video editor and he has no real enemies.

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(CBS photo. Sherlock listens for clues).

(CBS photo. Detective Bell is asked to find a man).

(CBS photo. Detective Bell and Watson).

Thursday, June 27, 2019

'Charlie's Angels' trailer 2019

Wow - Did the angels actually meet Charlie? That's a no-no. 

I'll pass and stick with the original 1970's Angels.

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

'Dateline' episode 'Unchecked Evil' grabbed 3.89 TV ratings overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode "Unchecked Evil" aired last night (6/24/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Andrea Canning. In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.89 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Bull" (CBS) grabbed 3.63 overall & 0.3 with adults. "Grand Hotel" (ABC) nabbed 3.21 overall & 0.6 with adults.
"Unchecked Evil." 2017. Reagan Tokes was a senior at Ohio State who had not returned from her job. She was soon reported as "missing." Police then found her dead body in a field. She was naked, raped and robbed. She was also shot twice in the head. Detectives spoke with Reagan's recent ex-boyfriend who had a solid alibi. Police then surprisingly found Reagan's license card and then her car was discovered on a street. As detectives traced Reagan's last hours of living. She was seen in her car on security camera at an ATM. An unknown person was sitting in the passenger seat.
  
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Monday, June 24, 2019

Saturday, June 22, 2019

'Dateline' episode 'She Never Left' hits 3.32 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode "She Never Left" aired last night (6/21/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Dennis Murphy. In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.32 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) grabbed 4.14 overall & 0.4 with adults. "20/20" (ABC) nabbed 3.21 overall & 0.5 with adults (9-11 p.m.).
"She Never Left." Jacksonville, Florida 1993. Bonnie Haim went missing when her purse was found behind an airport motel. There was no sign of Bonnie nor her car. A witness had seen her walk into a second floor room on the night before. Police soon found her car in the airport parking lot. A man's shoe print was found inside of her car. No witness came forward about that print and Bonnie's case went cold for 20 years. That is until the memory of Bonnie's son who recalled red blood. Was he a witness to his mom's murder at 3 years old?

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(NBC photo. Bonnie and her son Aaron).

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Friday, June 21, 2019

'48 Hours' Saturday June 22, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Defending DJ" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat and there might be an update. Check it out if you missed.

'Elementary' episode 'Into the Woods' grabs 3.41 TV ratings overall

The ELEMENTARY (CBS) episode "Into the Woods" aired last night (6/20/2019) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.41 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Law & Order: SVU" (NBC) grabbed 2.65 overall & 0.4 with adults. "Reef Break" (ABC) nabbed 2.85 overall & 0.5 with adults.
"Into the Woods." A woman has finished a running competition in the woods. She staggers and falls before the finish line. She had dropped to her stomach and there is a knife in her back. Sherlock and detective Bell go to the check points of the adventure race. They find a run down shack with blood splatter inside, but it doesn't belong to the woman. The man who worked in that shack had been shot too and his "hog" was poisoned at the same time. 

Meanwhile, a billionaire computer tech donates to a charity that Watson belongs to. This billionaire wants to hire her and Sherlock. An unknown person is following his niece. 

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(CBS photo. Sherlock and detective Bell investigate).

(CBS photo. Sherlock and Bell find a crime scene in the woods).

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Dennis Murphy previews 'Dateline' Friday's episode 'She Never Left' June 21, 2019

'NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget' episode 'The Enemy Within' nabs 3.00 TV ratings overall

NCIS: THE CASES THEY CAN'T FORGET (CBS) episode "The Enemy Within" aired last night (6/19/2019). In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.00 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Ellen's Game of Games" (NBC) grabbed 2.98 overall & 0.7 with adults. "Card Sharks" (ABC) nabbed 4.20 overall & 0.9 with adults.

"The Enemy Within." Okinawa, Japan 2011. U.S Air Force Sergeant, Curtis Eccleston was found dead inside of his home. He was ambushed in his sleep and stabbed to death. His blood was splattered everywhere in an overkill attack. His wife Barbara was not in the home at the time of the murder. Both were heading to a divorce when she claimed that she was pregnant. It turns out that she wasn't going to have a baby. Barbara was also having an affair with man whom Chris had worked with. Her personal life came to the surface when everyone found out that she already had two kids.... 

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(CBS photo. Chris and Barbara in happier times).

Tuesday, June 18, 2019

'Dateline' episode 'Before Midnight' grabbed 4.01 TV ratings overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode "Before Midnight" aired last night (6/17/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Keith Morrison. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 4.01 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Bull" (CBS) grabbed 3.55 overall & 0.4 with adults. "Grand Hotel" (ABC) nabbed 3.72 overall & 0.7 with adults.
"Before Midnight." Illinois. 2014. David Zimmerman woke up and found that his mother Pam never slept in her bed. Him and his sister kept calling her and they got nothing. Pam's fiance' called Pam's neighbor Julie. He told her that he couldn't get a hold of Pam either. Julie waited and then drove over to Pam's business office. She found Pam's car in the parking lot and called 911 Emergency. She also entered the office with Pam's co-worker. She was found dead near her desk. The police discovered that she was shot multiple times. It became a murder investigation.

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Monday, June 17, 2019

An all new 'NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget' Wednesday June 19, 2019

NCIS: THE CASES THEY CAN'T FORGET on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Enemy Within" that will air this Wednesday at 9/8 p.m.

CBS says, "Real-life NCIS agents team up with Air Force investigators to solve the murder of an American airman in Japan, leading to a dark, twisted path of deception, fraud and witchcraft."

TV Preview will begin after the commercial

Saturday, June 15, 2019

'Dateline' episode ' Return to the Farm' hits 3.50 TV ratings overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode "Return to the Farm" aired last night (6/14/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Dennis Murphy. In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.50 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) grabbed 4.09 overall & 0.3 with adults. "20/20" (ABC) nabbed 3.66 overall & 0.6 with adults (9-11 p.m.).
"Return to the Farm." Iowa 2015. Shirley Carter was found dead inside of her farm home. She was shot with a deer rifle and was positioned like she was laying inside a "casket." Her husband Bill had gone off to the "grainery" and was soon told Shirley had died. Her son Jason had found Shirley's body and called 911 Emergency. Someone had ransacked the home, but her purse wasn't touched. Her jewelry wasn't taken either. Two years had past and police detectives arrested Shirley's son Jason with her murder. 

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(NBC photo. Dennis Murphy interviews a defense lawyer).

Friday, June 14, 2019

'48 Hours' Saturday June 15, 2019

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

NBC Universal makes 10 year deal at $500 million to film at Albuquerque

NBC UNIVERSAL will come to Albuquerque, New Mexico and make TV production over 10 years at $500 million. This follows "Netflix" buying the Albuquerque Studios last year. 

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'Elementary' episode ' Red Light, Green Light' nabs 3.82 TV ratings overall

The ELEMENTARY (CBS) episode "Red Light, Green Light" aired last night (6/13/2019) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.82 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Law & Order: SVU" (NBC) grabbed 1.98 overall & 0.3 with adults. "NBA Finals" Game 6" (ABC) nabbed 13.92 overall & 4.9 with adults (9-11 p.m.).
"Red Light, Green Light." Captain Gregson has awakened from his fatal critical condition at the hospital. Sherlock and Joan understand that he apologized for all that has happened. A man had confessed to shooting Gregson. 

Meanwhile, A traffic accident involves a semi-truck and a delivery van. A young lady tries to help the delivery driver and his van explodes. Sherlock finds tattoos on the men in that delivery van. He believes that the bomb might be gang related. A known gang leader is suspected and Watson had dealt with him before. 

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(CBS photo. Sherlock wakes up from enclosed dream).

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Thursday, June 13, 2019

'NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget' episode 'Unbreakable' hits 3.43 TV ratings overall

NCIS: THE CASES THEY CAN'T FORGET (CBS) episode "Unbreakable" aired last night (6/12/2019). In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.43 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Stanley Cup Final: Game 7" (NBC) grabbed 8.25 overall & 2.5 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "Card Sharks" (ABC) nabbed 4.40 overall & 0.9 with adults.

"Unbreakable." Camp Pendleton at California. Jan Pawel Pietrzak (Marine) and his wife Quiana Jenkins-Pietrzak were found killed inside of their home. They were happy newlyweds looking forward to a bright future. Instead, they were beaten, tortured, robbed and murdered. Family and friends couldn't undertsand why because everyone loved the couple. Jan and Quiana were buried together. 

NCIS detectives helped regular police by looking at the crime scene. Quiana's credit card was missing and it was used at an ATM just outside Camp Pendleton. That meant another Marine might be involved in a double murder....

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(CBS photo. Jan Pawel Pietrzak & his wife Quiana Jenkins-Pietrzak).

(CBS photo. Jan Pawel Pietrzak & his wife Quiana Jenkins-Pietrzak).

(CBS photo. Jan Pawel Pietrzak & his wife Quiana Jenkins-Pietrzak).

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

SAG-AFTRA Podcast 'Disruption in Entertainment: Part One'

SAG-AFTRA says, "In our first two-part episode, 'Disruption in Entertainment, Part 1: Threats and Opportunities,' -- host and National Executive Director David White discusses the disruptions in entertainment taking place today and what those changes mean for both consumers and entertainers."

2 Hour 'Dateline' Saturday June 15, 2019

DATELINE on NBC. The 2-hour episode is called, "A Deal with the Devil" that will air this Saturday 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."

'Dateline' update 'Return to the Farm' this Friday June 14, 2019

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Return to the Farm" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. This is an update.

NBC says, "When Shirley Carter is gunned down in her kitchen in rural Iowa, the whole town is stunned. But when police and her family are left with no leads, Shirley’s husband does something even more shocking -- he points the finger at their son. Dennis Murphy reports on the major developments in the case, and the family feud that led to a murder trial."

Tuesday, June 11, 2019

'Dateline' episode 'She Did Everything Right' grabs 3.66 TV ratings overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode "She did Everything Right" aired last night (6/10/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Josh Mankiewicz. In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.31 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Bull" (CBS) grabbed 3.66 overall & 0.3 with adults. "NBA Finals: Game 5" (ABC) nabbed 14.34 overall & 5.2 with adults (9-11 p.m.).

"She did Everything Right." University of Utah. Lauren McCluskey was a top college athlete who received a scholarship. She concentrated on her studies and athletic meets. Lauren had met Melvin in 2018 who claimed to be another college student. She fell in love and for a moment they were inseparable. He became possessive and controlling which began to change her. Melvin decided that she needed a gun who turned out to be in his 30's with a criminal record. The university campus police were called and it sounded like they weren't overly concerned.

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Monday, June 10, 2019

An all new 'NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget' on Wednesday June 12, 2019

NCIS: THE CASES THEY CAN'T FORGET on CBS. The next episode is called, "Unbreakable" that will air this Wednesday at 9/8 p.m. 

CBS says, "Real-life NCIS agents investigate the murders of a Marine sergeant and his wife 67 days after they wed. Was the motive money, was it racially motivated or was it something else?."

The TV preview begins after the commercial.

An all new 'Dateline' Monday June 10, 2019 at 10/9 p.m.

Sunday, June 9, 2019

Jonny Lee Miller directs the next 'Elementary' Thursday June 13, 2019

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The next episode is called, "Red Light, Green Light" that will air this Thursday at 10/9 p.m.

CBS says, "An explosion at a traffic stop puts Holmes and Watson on two separate tracks of investigation as they try to determine whether the attack was gang-related or a terrorist attack. Also, Holmes and Watson suspect there is more for them to discover regarding the recent attack on someone within their inner circle."

'Shaft' opens on 2,900 US movie theaters Friday June 14, 2019

Saturday, June 8, 2019

'Dateline' episode ' The Overlook' nabs 3.66 TV ratings overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode "The Overlook" aired last Friday night (6/7/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Josh Mankiewicz. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.66 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) grabbed 4.24 overall & 0.4 with adults. "NBA Finals: Game 4" (ABC) nabbed 9.65 overall & 3.3 with adults (9-11 p.m.).
"The Overlook." Corpis Christie, Texas. 2012. Molly and Christine were inseparable and they had fun together. They weren't party girls, but thought fun was a visit to "taco bell." Both of them went to a local park one night. Their bodies were found in the tall grass the next day. They were both tied with duct tape and shot by a gun in the back of their heads. Police couldn't identify the young women, but one turned out to still be alive. The other was dead. Christine was the survivor, but she went into a coma. It became a tough investigation from the very start.  

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(NBC photo. The crime scene).

(NBC photo. Molly and Christine in happier times).

'Crime-Con 2019' June 7-9 with '48 Hours' & 'Dateline'

CRIME-CON 2019. It has grown pretty big in the last few years. "48 Hours" and "Dateline" panels and podcasts will run over the weekend. 

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(CBS logo. Cast of 48 Hours 2019).

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Friday, June 7, 2019

A Western movie '4 Days to Albuquerque' 2019

I will begin rewrites on my first Western movie called, "4 Days to Albuquerque." We had a great actor/actress table read last month. I took a lot from that read as a screen-writer. I will add and drop scenes, work on character and dialogue. This screenplay is registered with the Writers Guild of America.

Below is the cast of the recent table read at Albuquerque, NM 2019.

(Photo be Roscoe Pond).

'Elementary' episode 'The Price of Admission' grabs 3.66 TV overall ratings

The ELEMENTARY (CBS) episode "The Price of Admission" aired last night (6/6/2019) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.66 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Stanley Cup Finals" (NBC) grabbed 5.25 overall & 1.5 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "To Tell The Truth" (ABC) nabbed 3.91 overall & 0.7 with adults.
"The Price of Admission." Sherlock turned himself into the FBI at New York City. He returned to investigate the shooting of Captain Gregson. Sherlock had confessed to killing Michael who was a serial murderer. Sherlock tries to pull strings with his dad's connections so, as not to be arrested.

Meanwhile, an expensive art piece sculpture had been tipped over inside a gallery. That piece is so heavy that it crushed the store manager. The security system was shut off when the sculpture supposedly fell. Sherlock believe's it to be murder. He discovers a loose tooth in another room. The death was staged to be an accident.

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(CBS photo. Watson investigates).

(CBS photo. They all still investigate Captain Gregson's shooting).

Thursday, June 6, 2019

'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday June 8, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is called, "Jayme Closs: Hometown Hero" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is an all new episode.

'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episode Saturday June 8, 2019

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

'NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget' episode 'Shattered Glass' hits 3.14 TV ratings overall

NCIS: THE CASES THEY CAN'T FORGET (CBS) episode "Shattered Glass" aired last night (6/5/2019). In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.14 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "American ninja Warrior" (NBC) grabbed 4.34 overall & 0.9 with adults. "NBA Finals" (ABC) nabbed 10.43 overall & 3.65 with adults.

"Shattered Glass." Kuwait. May 2003. James Glass was based out of Yuma, Arizona as a Marine. He was inside a guard shack at Kuwait when a grenade was thrown inside. James was hit with shrapnel but survived. Larry Framness witnessed the explosion and he too was from Arizona. NCIS investigators discovered that Larry was having and affair with James' wife Wendy. He was told about the affair and didn't believe it. James later caught Larry with Wendy in his bedroom. She called off her affair with Larry, but he wouldn't let go. He admitted to throwing the grenade into that shack. Was Wendy involved with trying to kill her husband James?

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(CBS photo. James Glass as a Marine).

(CBS photo. James and Wendy in happier times).

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

'Dateline' to live stream at 'Crime-Con' Saturday June 8, 2019

DATELINE will attend CRIME-CON this weekend and stream live. Click logo below for Event Page to watch this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).

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An all new 'NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget' Wednesday June 5, 2019

NCIS: THE CASES THEY CAN'T FORGET on CBS. The next episode is called, "Shattered Glass" that will air this Wednesday night at 9/8 p.m. 

CBS says, "Naval Criminal Investigative Service agents bring viewers inside the investigation into the attack on a marine stationed in Kuwait that at first looked like a terrorist attack, but led them on an unexpected trail to something else in -- Shattered Glass." 

"Chief Warrant Officer James (Houston) Glass was nearly killed when a grenade exploded in a guard shack in Kuwait. He barely survived the blast, suffering severe wounds to his neck, back and legs. NCIS agent Matt Timmons was stationed in Kuwait and immediately responded. The agent reveals they soon had doubts about it being a terror attack. As they dug in, they found the secret double lives by those closest to Glass, which turned the case in an unexpected direction."

Saturday, June 1, 2019

'Dateline' episode 'Facing the Music' grabs 2.94 TV ratings overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode "Facing the Music" aired last Friday night (5/31/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Andrea Canning. In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 2.94 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) grabbed 4.59 overall & 0.4 with adults. "20/20" (ABC) nabbed 3.54 overall & 0.6 with adults (9-11 p.m.).

"Facing the Music." Lancaster, Pennsylvania 1992. Christy Mirack always danced at a nightclub with her best friends. She was an elementary school teacher who didn't show up for work one day. Her dead body was found inside her home who was beaten and strangled to death. She was also sexually assaulted. It was an early December morning before school. Police detectives questioned everyone who knew Christy, but her case was a mystery that lasted for two decades.
  
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(NBC photo. Christy Marick before her death).

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