Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
'Dateline' episode 'Deadly Secret' grabs 3.64 TV ratings overall
The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Deadly Secret" aired Monday night (7/29/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Andrea Canning. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.64 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Grand Hotel" (ABC) grabbed 3.11 overall & 0.7 with adults. "Bull" (CBS) 2.63 overall & 0.3 with adults.
"Deadly Secret." Derry, New Hampshire 1990. Smart returned home and found her husband Greg inside. He was shot in the head and killed. It looked like a burglary at first, but police realized it was an execution. Several high school boys bragged that they killed Greg. Three boys were arrested and it was discovered that Pamela was intimate with one of them. His name was Billy. He claimed that he had to kill Greg to be with Pamela. He also said she was the master mind behind the killing. She denied it all. It became a media frenzy over an older woman, a teen boy, sex and murder.
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(NBC photo. 1989-90. Pamela Smart).
(NBC photo. Pamela Smart today. She is forever labeled as a temptress killer).
Sunday, July 28, 2019
'Dateline' Monday July 29, 2019 at 10/9 p.m.
DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Deadly Secret" That will air this Monday at 10/9 p.m.
NBC says, "Before the Menendez Brothers, the Bobbitts or even O.J., Pamela Smart was television's first true crime fascination after her husband was found murdered. When police began to investigate, they discovered that Smart was keeping a big secret. She speaks out to Andrea Canning about the case that made world-wide headlines and inspired a Hollywood movie."
Friday, July 26, 2019
You can't beat original SCAR from 'The Lion King' 1994
THE LION KING from DISNEY (2019). The computer digitized Live-Action version. Everybody is weighing-in on the remake of the animated cartoon from 1994. I saw a matinee and it's the same movie, but with different voices. They might as well have re-released the original in theaters for the summer.
You just can't beat the original SCAR (Jeremy Irons). He actually sung his musical number, where the updated version has him talking through his song. The Live-Action visuals are a feast for the eyes, but that's it.
I say - get out that Blu-Ray copy of "The Lion King" (1994) and enjoy. (Hakuna-Matata).
'48 hours' 2 back-to-back episode Saturday July 27, 2019
48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is called "Lorenzen Wright: No Defense" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
This is a repeat. This might also be an update.
'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday July 27, 2019
48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "The Mysterious Death of Casey Kasem" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m.
This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.
This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
SAG-AFTRA and the new contract with 'Netflix'
"LOS ANGELES (July 20, 2019) — Screen Actors Guild–American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and Netflix have agreed to an industry-transformative contract covering dramatic live-action productions."
"The first-of-its-kind deal between the union and the global streaming service recognizes performance capture as covered work and includes coverage of dubbing, which applies to all of Netflix’s foreign-language live-action and animated motion pictures dubbed into English."
"To date, Netflix has produced under the standard SAG-AFTRA television and film agreements."
"Now, the new deal also includes gains in theatrical residuals, greater rights for members in the areas of options and exclusivity, improved overtime rules for stunt performers and specific protections for members regarding harassment and auditions...,"
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'Dateline' episode 'The Prussian Blue Mystery' nabs 4.06 TV ratings overall
“Dateline” (NBC) can be seen each Monday evening at 10/9 p.m. Last night’s episode (7/22/2019) was called, “The Prussian Blue Mystery.” In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 4.06 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Grand Hotel” (ABC) grabbed 2.84 overall & 0.5 with adults. “Bull” (CBS) nabbed 3.05 overall & 0.3 with adults.
“The Prussian Blue Mystery.” San Diego. March 2018. An ambulance had picked up Brigida Uto who was in a lot of pain. She had no bruises and no visible injuries. She was also suffering from nausea and vomiting. Brigida went in and out of the ER and doctors finally gave her medication for depression. Chunks of her hair began falling out and she couldn’t walk. A specialist in toxicology was called in who found a rare poison. Where did it come from?
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(NBC photo. A rare particle of poison).
Monday, July 22, 2019
Friday, July 19, 2019
'Elementary' episode 'On the Scent' nabs 2.82 TV ratings overall
The ELEMENTARY (CBS) episode called, "On the Scent" aired Thursday night (7/18/2019) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.82 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Reef Break" (ABC) grabbed 1.83 overall & 0.3 with adults. "Law & Order: SVU" (NBC) 2.11 overall & 0.3 with adults.
"On the Scent." Caroline was working in her garage who checks on her dogs. They've been given steak to eat and she is attacked and killed. She was a metal artist whose head was bludgeoned by a man who is believed to be a serial killer. He disappeared 10 years ago after his last murder. He was called, "The Ghost of Brooklyn" who has fallen off the face of the earth.
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(CBS photo. Sherlock tries to unlock a safe).
(CBS photo. Watson).
Thursday, July 18, 2019
'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday July 20, 2019
48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is called, "In the name of Hate" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.
'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday July 20, 2019
48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "Dead Ringer" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
'Dateline' episode 'Before the Storm' nabs 3.79 TV ratings overall
The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Before the Storm" aired Monday night (7/15/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Dennis Murphy. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.79 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Grand Hotel" (ABC) grabbed 3.09 overall & 0.6 with adults. "Bull" (CBS) 3.42 overall & 0.3 with adults.
"Before the Storm." Baytown, Texas 2017. Crystal McDowell is seen on camera getting into her car. She never showed up at her real estate office. Her family didn't believe she was missing until 24 hours later. Crystal was still living with her ex-husband Steve. He talked strangely to police detectives and so did her new boyfriend. The missing case started off to a weird start. Hurricane "Harvey" then hit Bay-town and the investigation stalled. Crystal's car was soon found in a parking lot which was completely filled with flood waters.
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(NBC photo. Crystal McDowell goes missing before a hurricane).
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Monday, July 15, 2019
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Saturday, July 13, 2019
'Dateline' episode 'Return to the House of Secrets' grabs 3.37 TV ratings overall
The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Return to the House of Secrets" aired Friday night (7/12/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Dennis Murphy. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.37 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.69 overall & 0.3 with adults. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) 3.77 overall & 0.3 with adults.
"Return to the House of Secrets." Charlie Tan was so positive toward life that it got him into Cornell University. He was known by friends and athletic coaches as someone who would go far in life. He returned home without telling anyone why? Charlie was depressed when he visited a close friend.
Police had been called to Charlie's family home over the years. It was about domestic abuse and this time around. A friend was worried about Charlie who was depressed. Police showed up at the home and found Charlie's father dead. He was shot and Charlie claimed it was self-defense.
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(NBC photo. Charlie Tan in court).
Friday, July 12, 2019
'Elementary' episode 'Miss Understood' hits 2.89 TV ratings overall
The ELEMENTARY (CBS) episode called, "Miss Understood" aired Thursday night (7/11/2019) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.89 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Reef Break" (ABC) grabbed 2.26 overall & 0.4 with adults. "Law & Order: SVU" (NBC) 2.41 overall & 0.4 with adults.
"Miss Understood." Cassie Lenue returns. She was put in prison by Sherlock and Watson. Cassie is a manipulative liar who comes back to ask for help. She wants to hire them to solve the murder of her foster mother named Heather. Sherlock and Watson don't trust her and never will. Cassie had didn't mention Heather who might be lying again to get what she wants. Heather worked for a company who dealt with a buyer that was mysterious. Did that lead to her death?
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(CBS photo. Watson & Sherlock meet Cassie again).
(CBS photo. Sherlock talks to compulsive liar Cassie).
(CBS photo. A killer is caught).
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
'Mulan' teaser trailer grabs rave reviews
MULAN from DISNEY. Fans criticized Disney on how they were going to transform the cartoon into live action. This "teaser" trailer shows us that the filmmakers took out the comedy aspect and are remaining true to the real life story of "Mulan."
Social media is blowing up in the country of China over the trailer. American fans are embracing it too from happy YouTube reactions. The film opens in the Spring of 2020.
Podcast SAG-AFTRA 'How the New Commercials Contracts Change the Game'
"In May (2019), SAG-AFTRA members nationwide overwhelmingly ratified the 2019 Commercials Contracts, but what does the new agreement promise, and in what ways has it adapted to the rapidly changing advertising industry?"
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
'Dateline' episode 'The Secret Keepers' nabs 2.15 TV ratings overall
The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Secret Keepers" aired Monday night (7/8/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Keith Morrison. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.15 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Grand Hotel" (ABC) grabbed 2.89 overall & 0.5 with adults. "Bull" (CBS) 3.83 overall & 0.4 with adults.
"The Secret Keepers." Colorado 2017. Randy Baker ran his car off the road for the 5th time. His heart was failing and began to fall asleep at the car wheel. He was soon found dead inside of his home. Police discovered Randy's car and keys were missing. The autopsy came back and he was shot twice and by two different guns. He was murdered.
Randy was a drug and alcohol counselor who used to deal illegal drugs. Could that have killed him?
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(NBC photo. Randy's daughter remembers her dad).
(NBC photo. Keith Morrison reports).
Monday, July 8, 2019
2nd TV season ends for 'NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget' on CBS
"NCIS: The Cases They Can't Forget" (CBS) has ended its' season run for 2019. They had some harrowing episodes on murder too.
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Sunday, July 7, 2019
'NCIS: The cases they can't forget' episode 'Never Forget' nabs 2.65 TV ratings overall
NCIS: THE CASES THEY CAN'T FORGET (CBS) episode "Never Forget" aired last night (7/3/2019) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.65 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "The InBetween" (NBC) grabbed 2.26 overall & 0.3 with adults. "Match Game" (ABC) nabbed 2.60 overall & 0.4 with adults.
"Never Forget." 1984. Tammy Welch and her family moved to Florida. She was sexually assaulted and then murdered yards away from her front door. The apartment building area was full of tenants in full view. No one saw the killer dump her body. Her case was closed one year later because of no evidence. DNA was tested on Tammy's shirt in 1999.
Ricky Wiltrout was mentally challenged. He worked at the grocery store near the Naval base. He was a good worker who was also very close to his parents. He always checked in with his mom no matter what. One night in 1997. Ricky had disappeared who was 30 years old. Human remains were found two years later in 1999. Did it belong to Ricky?
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(CBS photo. Cold Cases of Tammy and Ricky).
An all new 'Elementary' Thursday July 11, 2019
ELEMENTARY on CBS. The next episode is called, "Miss Understood" that will air this Thursday at 10/9 p.m.
CBS says, "Holmes and Watson search for an ulterior motive when Cassie Lenue, a brilliant young criminal they helped put in prison, seeks their help in solving a murder."
Saturday, July 6, 2019
'Dateline' episode 'Prairie Confidential' hits 3.11 TV ratings overall
The DATELINE (NBC) episode "Prairie Confidential" aired last night (7/06/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Keith Morrison. In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.11 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Blue Bloods" (CBS) grabbed 3.61 overall & 0.3 with adults. "20/20" (ABC) nabbed 2.51 overall & 0.4 with adults (9-11 pm.).
"Prairie Confidential." North Dakota. November on Friday the 13th. Angila Wilder was a nursing student who didn't show up for an important exam. She was found dead in her bedroom home. She was also stabbed at least 40 times. Her boyfriend Chris went over to Angila's house and called 911 Emergency. He was questioned by police who blamed Richie. He was Angila's ex-husband who was also questioned by police. She had fought her killer and Richie had a scratch on his cheek.
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Friday, July 5, 2019
'Elementary' episode 'From Russia with Money' nabs 2.94 TV ratings overall
The ELEMENTARY (CBS) episode "From Russia with Drugs" aired last night (7/4/2019) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.94 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Macy's 4th of Kuly Fireworks" (NBC) grabbed 4.32 overall & 0.8 with adults. "Reef Break" (ABC) nabbed 1.72 overall & 0.3 with adults.
"From Russia with Drugs." Captain Gregson returns as police chief after getting shot. He questions Captain Dwyer's work performance at Gregson's precinct. Meanwhile, a man is found dead among a lot of money, spread over his bed. His girlfriend finds him after walking over more money, that was laid on the floor. He had found $200,000 in cash who also stole from drug dealers. He looks like he died from a drug overdose, but there was no needle injections on his body. Autopsy also shows no drug inside his body either. The man never used drugs. What happened?
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(CBS photo. The team investigates).
(CBS photo. Captain Gregson returns to work).
An all new 'Dateline' Monday July 8, 2019
DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Secret Keepers" that will this Monday at 10/9 p.m.
NBC says, "When a 59-year-old father is found dead in his home, family members assume it is related to his ongoing health issues. But when the coroner reveals he didn’t die of natural causes, police begin an investigation questioning some of his family members. Keith Morrison reports."
Thursday, July 4, 2019
'John Wick 3: Parabellum' was fantastic action thriller
There will be a 4th movie from the "John Wick" action film series. I finally saw "John Wick 3" today and it was pretty good. The audience I sat with, applauded loudly, after it finished. I loved it. Check it out if you can.
'NCIS:The Cases They Can't Forget' episode 'Death of a Dream' hits 2.66 TV ratings overall
NCIS: THE CASES THEY CAN'T FORGET (CBS) episode called, "Death of a Dream" aired Wednesday night (7/3/2019) at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.66 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Card Sharks" (ABC) grabbed 2.54 overall & 0.4 with adults. "Songland" (NBC) 1.69 overall & 0.4 with adults.
"Death of a Dream." Pensacola, Florida 2009. Samira Watkins was working and taking care of her child. She went missing after not returning home one night. Her car was found abandoned 6 days later. Her dead body was discovered inside a bag that washed ashore from a river. She had met Zachary Littleton at the Naval Air Station who worked with the military police. Both him and Samira had a romance which ended with a pregnancy. Zachary also had the alias name of "Ricky."
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(CBS photo. Samira Watkins in happier times).
(CBS photo. Samira's dead body found in a bag).
(CBS photo. Samira's family misses her)
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
'Dateline' Friday July 5, 2019 might be an update on 'Murder'
DATELINE on NBC. The next episode if called, "Prairie Confidential" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat, but with an update. Check it out if you missed it.
NBC says, "A murder case considered closed by North Dakota detectives is suddenly reopened when a confidential informant comes forward with a tip about an unlikely suspect. Keith Morrison reports."
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
'Dateline' episode 'The Crossing' hits 3.93 TV ratings overall
The DATELINE (NBC) episode "The Crossing" aired last night (7/01/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported by Andrea Canning. In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.93 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Bull" (CBS) grabbed 3.76 overall & 0.3 with adults. "Grand Hotel" (ABC) nabbed 3.08 overall & 0.6 with adults.
"The Crossing." High Point University, North Carolina 2012. Robert Tipton was part of the fraternity party life, which was pretty wild. His body was found in a friend's off campus apartment. He couldn't be revived and soon died. Detectives found a pain killer drug on the scene and Robert used to have drug problems. His mother got a hold of her son's autopsy and decided to investigate on her own. She found a lot of bruises on Robert's body. Was he beaten to death?
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(NBC photo. A friend talks about Robert).
(NBC photo. Andrea Canning reports from campus).
Monday, July 1, 2019
Actor Table Read 'The Gunshot Wound' Sunday July 28, 2019
Hello everyone -- My new Western movie Screenplay is called "The Gunshot Wound." (Written by Roscoe Pond). My Actor & Actress table read will be Sunday July 28, 2019. (Below are publicity postcards.).
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