An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Nov. 2, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The disappearance of Kelly Dwyer" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

CBS says, "A young woman vanished after a night out in Milwaukee in October 2013. Did a meeting set up on a dating app lead to the disappearance or was it someone she knew? Correspondent Peter Van Sat investigates."

Erin Moriarty's 'My Life of Crime' with Part 2 of 'The Widow'

MY LIFE OF CRIME from 48 HOURS. This is Part 2 of a 6 Part series from Erin Moriarty. This was covered by 48 HOURS and a popular Podcast. (Below is Part 2).

A 2-hour 'Dateline' Friday Nov. 1, 2019 at 9/8 p.m.

'Dateline' Saturday 'The Ultimatum' Nov. 2, 2019 at 9/8 p.m.

Paramount Pictures Executive & producer 'Robert Evans' dies at 89

There was this documentary made on Robert Evans in 2002 called, "The kid stays in the picture." It was based on his autobiography of the same name. Both had chronicled his early career as an actor under contract to 20th Century Fox and then into producing films. The most interesting and fascinating part was when he took over as head of production for Paramount Pictures 1969.

The inside stories of films like "Rosemary's Baby", "Love Story" and "The Godfather" are intriguing and fun. When he left Paramount. He produced the classic "Chinatown."

Check out his documentary if you can. Very Fascinating. Below is the movie trailer.

'Terminator: Dark Fate' opens Friday Nov. 1, 2019

'Arctic Dogs' opens in US movie theaters Friday Nov. 1, 2019

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Nov. 1, 2019

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "A ‘ohe pau ka ‘ike I ka h?lau ho’okah" that will air this Friday at 8/7 p.m. 

CBS says, "McGarrett and the team investigate when a deadly hit-and-run involves a driver-less car carrying heroin, and what could be a new means for delivering drugs. Also, Tani and Quinn are stuck with a pair of YouTubers who are brought on a ride-along with Five-0."

'48 Hours' episode 'Who wanted Howard Pilmar Dead?' nabs 3.25 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "Who wanted Howard Pilmar Dead?" aired Saturday night (10/26/2019) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.25 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "College Football" (ABC) grabbed 6.42 overall and 1.7 with adults. "Saturday Night Live" 2.16 overall & 0.4 with adults.

"Who wanted Howard Pilmar Dead?" New York City 1996. Howard was a successful entrepreneur who had worked late one night in his Manhattan office. He was attacked, his throat slit and stabbed 48 times. Police say it was overkill too because Howard stabbed multiple times after he died. 

Roslyn Pilmar and her brother Evan Wald were the last people to see Howard alive. She was found to have embezzled $200,000 from her former employer. Plus, she owed $15,000 in back taxes while working along side Howard in his coffee business. She claimed that she told her husband about the money, but police say it was her motive to murder him. She collected his life insurance worth $1.2 million, two homes and custody of their son. She immediately sold his business after his death.

Both Roslyn and Evan resumed their lives for 20 years until they were arrested.

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(CBS photo. Howard and Roslyn Pilmar in happier times).

(CBS photo. Evan Wald and his sister tearing down police information posters, after Howard's murder).

(CBS photo. Frank and Carol Pilmar seek justice in their son, Howard's murder).

SAG-AFTRA Podcast 'From the other side of the Dial'

SAG-AFTRA says, "The voices we hear on the airwaves are an integral part of our daily routines. Two of the best in the business, Gary Bryan and Deborah Howell, join SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director David White to sound off on their intriguing paths to success in broadcasting."

'Hawaii Five-0' Halloween episode nabs 6.55 TV Ratings Overall

HAWAII FIVE-0 (CBS) episode called, "He 'oi'o kuhihewa; he kaka ola i iike 'ia e ka makaula" aired Friday night (10/25/2019) at 8/7 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered  6.55 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "American Housewife" (ABC) grabbed 3.34 overall & 0.6 with adults. "The Blacklist" (NBC) 3.57 overall & 0.5 with adults. 

"He 'oi'o kuhihewa; he kaka ola i iike 'ia e ka makaula." Halloween 2019. Two adult males dress up in "scream" movie costumes. One of them pulls out a gun and kills a woman on her doorstep. These men go to the basement of the home and drill open a steel safe. It turns out to be a small bedroom. An unknown male screams like a wild animal and attacks.

Dr. Max shows up at the Halloween party with the "Five-0" team. He now has a son. He follows Tani and Quin to the murder of the woman and one male intruder. The second intruder is chased in the forest by this wild man. 

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(CBS photo. Dr. Max and Lou investigate).

(CBS photo. Five-0 Halloween party).

(CBS photo. Max and Lou are led to a church).

'Dateline' episode 'The Box' hits 3.05 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Box" had aired Friday night (10/25/2019) at 9/8 p.m. It was reported by Keith Morrison. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.05 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 3.67 overall & 0.6 with adults. "Magnum PI" (CBS) 5.93 overall & 0.6 with adults.

"The Box." Montana. Anne found her husband dead and she ran to a neighbors home to call 911 Emergency. Bill's body was found under the bed covers. The EMT's believed it to be a suicide from a gunshot. Police detectives found that Bill's body was moved. There was no gun in his hand and suicide was then ruled out. Someone had killed him.

Anne confessed to police that Bill had an affair with a woman in another state. He let it go, but the other woman wouldn't let him go. She began vandalizing Bill's home and sending hateful Emails. Did she murder Bill?

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An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Oct. 26, 2019 with Richard Schlesinger

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Who Wanted Howard Pilmar Dead?" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

CBS says, "The wife of a NYC businessman is suspected of murdering him with help from her brother -- why would she want him dead and why did it take more than two decades to crack the case? Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports."

'48 Hours' Podcast 'My Life of Crime' begins with Part 1

MY LIFE OF CRIME from 48 HOURS. Erin Moriarty reports on a murder case that will cross over 6 episodes. This is episode 1. 

My Life of Crime says, "Every case has twist and turns, but this one will take your breath away. A woman loses two husbands, both under unusual circumstances. The media labels her a black widow. She says she's done nothing wrong."

'Dateline' Saturday Oct. 26, 2019 at 9/8 p.m.

"Dateline' Friday Oct. 25, 2019 at 9/8 p.m.

Horror film 'Countdown' opens Friday Oct. 25, 2019

Dr. Max returns for Halloween 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Oct. 25, 2019

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "He ‘oi‘o kuhihewa; he kākā ola i ‘ike ‘ia e ka makaulā" that will air this Friday at 8/7 p.m.

"It’s Halloween and Five-0 investigates a home invasion turned deadly after a dangerous 'monster' escapes from the basement. Also, Max (Masi Oka) returns to Oahu with a very special guest."

“He ‘oi‘o kuhihewa; he kākā ola i ‘ike ‘ia e ka makaulā” is Hawaiian for “Don’t blame ghosts and spirits for one’s troubles; a human is responsible”.

'48 Hours' episode 'God Cop-Bad Cop' grabs 2.99 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "Good Cop/Bad Cop" aired Saturday night (10/19/2019) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.99 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "College Football" (ABC) grabbed 6.25 overall and 1.6 with adults. "Jurassic World" 1.93 overall & 0.4 with adults.

The murder of Heather Bogle was already covered by "Dateline." That episode focused on Heather's former lesbian lover with the main interviews. They broke up right before Heather died. This time around. "48 Hours" covers the investigation targeting the sheriff and his unfounded claims of whom he thought were the killers. The reporting then followed an investigator who actually had found Heather's killer.

She went missing after clocking out from work after a grave yard shift. 

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(CBS Photo. Heather went missing in 2015).

(CBS photo. Heather on far right. Video captures when last seen).

(CBS photo. Three early suspects who were innocent).

'Hawaii Five-0' episode 'Ukuli'i ka pua, onaona i ka mau'u' hits 6.21 TV Ratings Overall

HAWAII FIVE-0 (CBS) episode called, "Ukuli'i ka pua, onaona i ka mau'u" aired Friday night (10/18/2019) at 8/7 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered  6.21 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "American Housewife" (ABC) grabbed 3.32 overall & 0.6 with adults. "The Blacklist" (NBC) 3.51 overall & 0.4 with adults. 

"Ukuli'i ka pua, onaona i ka mau'u." Steve had been chasing Wes Cullen who was killed by a bomb. That bomb matches the one which was built to also blow up Steve's home. Him and Adam figure out that Cullen's death may be part of a larger criminal enterprise. 

Meanwhile, A young woman is targeted in a kidnapping at night. Two on-deputy police officers find a white van filled with three dead men. They are covered in black clothes and stocking caps. The girl assumed to be kidnapped goes missing.

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(CBS photo. Steve talks to Eddie).

'Dateline' episode 'The Pink Skirt Plot' nabs 3.17 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Pink Skirt Plot" had aired Friday night (10/18/2019) at 9/8 p.m. It was reported by Natalie Morales. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.17 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.71 overall & 0.5 with adults. "Magnum PI" (CBS) 2.71 overall & 0.5 with adults.

This is a repeat/update episode. I wrote about this several times over the years including with "Examiner News." So, I won't TV recap.

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An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Oct. 19. 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Good Cop/ Bad Cop: Solving the Heather Bogle Murder" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

CBS says, "An Ohio mother is brutally murdered. A detective pursues the wrong suspects, while the real killer walked free. It would take a dedicated sheriff to find a real suspect. Were there other victims? CBS News' Jim Axelrod reports."

Podcast SAG-AFTRA episode 'Stacking Auditions in Your Favor'

SAG-AFTRA says, "With the rise of self-taped auditions, the casting process has undergone its share of changes. Introduced by President Gabrielle Carteris, this episode features highlights from the Audition Strategy and Job Clarity panel." 

"MOVE Committee member Richard Fancy moderates this candid and humorous conversation with members Patrick Fabian (Better Call Saul) and Bob Telford (Parks and Recreation), talent manager Liz York and editor Jordan Goldman."

This week's Podcast 'My Life of Crime' from '48 Hours'

My Life of Crime says, "Erin Moriarty has spent years investigating what really happened to legendary actress Natalie Wood. Her drowning death in November of 1981 stunned the world. She was just 43 years old and at the height of her fame. Her death was ruled an accident." 

"For years there where whispers: was it really an accident, or was there foul play? No one has searched harder for the truth than Natalie’s younger sister, Lana Wood. In 2011 the case was reopened and investigators named Robert Wagner, Natalie’s husband at the time, a person of interest. The investigation is still active. Listen as Lana and Erin take you back to the fateful weekend when the life of one of America’s most famous stars ended, and the mystery of what happened to her began."

Podcast SAG-AFTRA episode 'Background Extras Step Forward'

SAG-AFTRA says, "We go behind the scenes with Central Casting and the professionals who work background. Central Casting's EVP Jennifer Bender and members Linda Harcharic of the Background Actors and Education Committee and Avis Boone of the SAG-AFTRA New York Background Actors Committee join hosts President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White."

A 2-hour 'Dateline' Friday Oct. 18, 2019

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "The Pink Skirt Plot" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. This looks like the final conclusion of the 2005 murder of Adam Anhang. Natalie Morales reports. 

If this preview looks familiar to you. It's because it was covered back in 2008 by Sarah James. 

Adam was a rich entrepreneur who was attacked and killed outside his restaurant called the "Pink Skirt." He gave this restaurant to his Puerto Rican wife who was also hurt in the attack. But..., she really wasn't hurt. It took police investigators more than a decade to bring Adam's killers to justice. That might include his wife. 

NBC no longer runs "The Pink Skirt Murder" episode online. It also isn't running on "YouTube" nor on any other internet platform. (Click NBC logo for official website).

(NBC logo circa 2008).

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Oct. 18, 2019

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "Ukuli‘i ka pua, onaona i ka mau‘u" that will air this Friday at 8/7 p.m.

CBS says,  "Five-0 - enlists imprisoned hacker Aaron Wright to help when a young girl is reported kidnapped, but upon rescue, the culprits are dead, the girl is safe, and she’s not who she claims to be."

'Zombieland 2' opens Friday Oct. 18, 2019

'Maleficent 2' opens Friday Oct. 18, 2019

'48 hours' episode 'The Chowchilla Kidnapping' grabs 3.32 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The Chowchilla Kidnapping" aired Saturday night (10/12/2019) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.32 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "College Football" (ABC) grabbed 3.56 overall and 0.6 with adults. "College Football" 3.04 overall & 0.7 with adults.

"The Chowchilla Kidnapping." Chowchilla, California in 1976. Three gunman drew guns and kidnapped 26 children on a school bus. One gunman took over the driver wheel and drove these kids to a desolate river bed. Those kids had to jump into two vans. The gunmen made sure their feet never touched the dirt ground. They wanted no evidence left behind.

The local sheriff called the state Governor and 30 FBI agents were assigned to this mass kidnapping. The school bus was found, but was located only from the air by helicopter. After 12 hours in darkness. The kids were forced to climb down a ladder inside a van buried under dirt.... 

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(CBS photo. 26 children kidnapped back in 1976).

(CBS photo. One Frederick Woods arrested for kidnapping).

(CBS photo. Fred Woods, James Schoenfeld & his brother Richard Schoenfeld).

'Hawaii Five-0' episode 'E uhi ana ka wa i hala i na mea i hala' hits 6.95 TV Ratings Overall

HAWAII FIVE-0 (CBS) episode called, "E uhi ana ka wa i hala i na mea i hala" aired Friday night (10/11/2019) at 8/7 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered  6.95 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "American Housewife" (ABC) grabbed 3.44 overall & 0.5 with adults. "The Blacklist" (NBC) 3.78 overall & 0.5 with adults. 

"E uhi ana ka wa i hala i na mea i hala." 1983. A plane crashes into the ocean. 2019. A diving crew finds that plane which has a murdered body inside. It was a man who had been a professional diver. He was shot in the back of the head with a special gun that shoots at shark's under water. The killer may have been working with the victim whose boat was found burnt to a crisp.

Meanwhile, Steve and Quinn follow the man whom they think had planned to blow up Steve's house. His dog Eddie sniffed out that bomb before it exploded. 

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(CBS photo. Steve & Quinn follow a suspect).

(CBS photo. Lou investigates a 1983 plane crash & murder).

'Dateline' episode 'The Plan' nabs 3.73 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Plan" had aired Friday night (10/11/2019) at 9/8 p.m. It was reported by Dennis Murphy. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.73 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.40 overall & 0.4 with adults. "Magnum PI" (CBS) 6.41 overall & 0.6 with adults.

"The Plan." 2018 at upstate New York. Josh and Amber were shot dead in a home driveway. Their son was unharmed who sat in his back car seat. Witnesses saw a male wearing a black sweatshirt. He ran frantically behind the houses after gunning down the young couple. There was an instant manhunt.

The victim's family was surprised by the killing and were soon baffled that it was pre-meditated. Josh was shot 10 times and police investigators figured that it was personal. The scent-sniffing dogs lost that scent in a nearby parking lot. Home security cameras found a male fitting the male description who had watched Josh and Amber.

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(NBC photo. Dennis Murphy reports).

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Oct. 12, 2019

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

CBS says, "Twenty-six school children abducted and buried alive in a truck trailer by three young men. An incredible survival story. CBS News' David Begnaud reports."

Erin Moriarty and the 'My Life of Crime' Podcast

My Life of Crime says, "Just an hour north of New York City, Bedford Hills is home to some of New York’s most notorious murderers. We spent time getting to know some of them in an unusual setting: music class. The crimes were violent and heinous. Kim Brown is serving time for the death of her last music teacher. Ivié De Molina was involved in the murders of two people." 

"And you remember Pam Smart; her murder trial made national headlines. All of them are practicing and performing gospel and R&B in this unusual rehabilitation program run by volunteer musicians. We speak to the women of Bedford Hills openly and candidly about the crimes that brought them here, and the music that helps them escape -- at least temporarily."

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Oct. 11, 2019 at 9/8 p.m.

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' on Friday Oct. 11, 2019

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "E uhi ana ka wa i hala i na mea i hala" that will air this Friday Oct. 11, 2019. 

CBS news, "Five-0 investigates when a plane that mysteriously crashed into the Pacific in the ‘80s is found, but with a recently murdered scuba diver inside. Also, as MacGarrett and Quinn zero in on who planted the bomb in his garage, and he formally asks her to join Five-0, she is arrested for money laundering.... Rob Morrow returns as Wes Cullen."

'48 Hours' episode 'The Murder of Kelsey Berreth' grabs 3.68 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The murder of Kelsey Berreth" aired Saturday night (10/5/2019) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.68 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "College Football" (ABC) grabbed 6.49 overall and 1.6 with adults. "Saturday Night Live" 2.43 overall & 0.5 with adults.

I will not TV recap because "Dateline" covered this story already. This happens between both TV networks when murder cases grab news headlines.

CBS says, "A mom vanishes and now her fiancé is in jail awaiting trial for her murder. His former rodeo queen girlfriend says she knows what really happened."

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(CBS photo. Patrick Frazee & fiance Kelsey Berreth).

(CBS photo. Kelsey Berreth before he untimely death).

'Gemini Man' Trailer Reaction 'Mash up'

'Gemini Man' opens on 3,500 US movie screens Friday Oct. 11, 2019

'Hawaii Five-0' episode 'Kuipeia e ka makani apaa' hits 6.39 TV Ratings Overall

The ELEMENTARY (CBS) episode called, "Kuipeia e ka makani apaa" aired Friday night (10/4/2019) at 8/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 6.39 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "American Housewife" (ABC) grabbed 3.30 overall & 0.5 with adults. "The Blacklist" (NBC) 3.97 overall & 0.5 with adults.

"Kuipeia e ka makani apaa." Steve's dog Eddie discovers a bomb inside the house. He calls the bomb squad and it was supposed to go off in the middle of the night. Meanwhile, Tani and Junior help out inside of a highway tunnel that collapsed on cars and trucks. They discover that several prisoners escape from a transport vehicle. Those prisoners planted a bomb inside the tunnel and they set it off. Junior and Tani are blown onto the ground. They are trapped inside with others.... 

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(CBS photo. Tani and Junior plan to get out of tunnel).

(CBS photo. Tani searches for escaped prisoners).

(CBS photo. Junior and Tani are trapped inside a tunnel).

'Dateline' episode 'Haunted' nabs 3.29 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Haunted" had aired Friday night (10/4/2019) at 9/8 p.m. It was reported by Keith Morrison. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.29 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 3.00 overall & 0.5 with adults. "Magnum PI" (CBS) 6.02 overall & 0.6 with adults.

"Haunted." 2009. Susan Powell had married Josh when she was a teen. He was 25 years old. Both of them had two boys together and after 9 years of marriage. She went missing on a cold winter morning. Her friends found out that Susan never showed up for work. Josh returned home with his boys and the police asked him questions. He claimed that he took his sons camping at 1:30 am, the night before Susan disappeared. The next day Josh cleaned his home completely while his wife was missing....

She had a video recording of her saying, "If anything happens to me."

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(NBC photo. Josh Powell).

(NBC photo. Susan Powell in happier times).

Ground breaking actress & singer, Diahann Carroll dies at 84

Diahann Carroll did it all / TV / Movies / The Broadway Stage / Singer. The Archive of American Television has an in-depth interview with Carroll. She talks about her complete career. (Check it out on YouTube).

My absolute favorite performance of hers was when she guest starred on the TV show, "The Love Boat" (ABC). Her character was named Roxie Blue who is a singer. She decides to take a break from her career to vacation on a cruise ship. She has a weekend affair with Isaac the bartender who falls in love with her. But - Roxie has a career which always comes first. She even does a musical number for Captain Stubing.

"The Love Boat" episode is called, "Isaac the Groupie" that aired on 10/22/1977.

Click photos below of Diahann Carroll on news of her passing. 

(ABC PR photo. TV show "Dynasty" Linda Evans, Diahann Carroll & Joan Collins. Carroll was first black actress to integrate a prime-time TV soap).

(TV Guide Cover. "Julia" TV show spotlight with Diahann Carroll. She was the first black actress to have lead role on prime-time TV.).

Click below for YouTube upload of the complete album. Listen to her sing.

(1967 album. Singer, Diahann Carrol).

'Dateline' will be at 'Paleyfest' on Oct. 14, 2019

DATELINE on NBC. The cast and host of the TV crime show will appear at the annual "Paley-fest" at New York City. (Click photo below for tickets and times).

(Paley-Fest photo. DATELINE correspondents & host).

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Oct. 5, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Murder of Kelsey Berreth" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 

The TV Preview below will begin after the commercial.

48 Hours 'My Life of Crime' Podcast 'If he were a killer, he would be out by now'

My Life of Crime with Erin Moriarty.

"Patrick Flaherty was 22 years old when he took a BB gun and robbed convenience stores to pay his rent. His take was $459 dollars. No one was injured. That was in 1999. Flaherty was sentenced to 40 years and remains in prison. Some murderers get less time. Those who kill are often paroled long before their sentences are served." 

"But Patrick Flaherty must serve almost his entire sentence, 34 years, that is, unless someone hears his plea for a second chance. In the years he has been in prison, Patrick has turned his life around. He has translated thousands of pages into Braille and is currently on track to get his MBA. Patrick is soft spoken and articulate. Should he be released early? His victims argue the psychological wounds they suffered cannot be ignored. We look at the debate and the staggering cost to keep him locked up. Does the punishment fit the crime?"

'Dateline' Weekend Mystery on Saturday Oct. 5, 2019 at 9/8 p.m.

2-hour 'Dateline' Friday Oct. 4, 2019 at 9/8 p.m.