Thursday, January 30, 2020

An all new '48 Hours' on Saturday Feb. 1, 2020

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

CBS says, "A woman accused of setting her house on fire and then intentionally running over her husband as he escaped the flames speaks out for the first time. Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports."

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

'Dateline' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday Feb.1, 2020

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

'Dateline' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday Feb. 1, 2020

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

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Jan. 31, 2020

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

NBC says, "An inside look at the case of murdered Texas mother Heidi Broussard. The one-hour episode, entitled - Abducted - includes interviews with Broussard’s friends and family, as well as FBI special agent in charge Christopher Combs. The case made national headlines last December when Broussard was found murdered after she and her newborn, Margot, disappeared. Margot was found and reunited with her father." 

"Magen Fieramusca has not entered any plea for charges of capital murder, kidnapping and tampering with a corpse but her lawyers note that she remains innocent unless the state has proven the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt and they say that despite their continued requests, the government has yet to disclose any evidence against their client."

Monday, January 27, 2020

'48 Hours' episode 'Murder on Prom Night' hits 3.50 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "Murder on Prom Night" aired last Saturday night (1/25/2020) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.50 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "NHL All-star Game" (ABC) grabbed 2.16 overall and 0.6 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "NBA Basketball" nabbed 2.44 overall & 0.8 with adults (repeat).
"Murder on Prom Night." Lakeville, Indiana 1989. Jessica changed her name to Jessi Toronjo. The reason is because at 9-years-old. Her mom, dad and two sisters were all gunned down and killed. They were the Pelley family. Jessi was staying overnight at a friend's home when the murders happened. She became an orphan. 

Police detectives investigated and the murder scene did not look like a robbery or a home invasion. The Pelley family were all brutally shot in the head. It was soon ruled out as a family suicide. Five years had past and detectives were looking at Jeff Pelley as a person-of-interest. He was Jessi's older step-brother.  

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An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Jan. 31, 2020

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "I ho‘olulu, ho‘ohulei ‘ia e ka makani" that will air this Friday at 8/7 p.m.

CBS says, "Soon after Danny meets the girl of his dreams, they get into a potentially fatal car accident in an area far from help. Also, McGarrett enlists Quinn and Tani to help when Eddie the dog suddenly shows signs of PTSD."

'Gretel & Hansel' opens in US movie theaters Friday Jan. 31, 2020

'Incitement' opens in US movie theaters Friday Jan. 31, 2020

Friday, January 24, 2020

'Cagney & Lacey' Emmy winner John Karlen dies at 86

CAGNEY & LACEY on CBS. The cop drama ran for seven TV seasons (1982-88). John Karlen portrayed Harvey Lacey in 124 episodes. He was the husband of New York City police detective Mary Beth Lacey (Tyne Daly). He was nominated three times for a TV Emmy as Harvey. He won best supporting actor in a regular TV series in 1986. Harvey Lacey became a favorite character of mine on the TV show. 

I had not seen the TV series, "Dark Shadows" (1966-1971) for which TV fans are mourning Karlen's death. He portrayed Willie Loomis in 179 episodes. Rest in Peace.

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(CBS Photo Archive 1982. Tyne Day & Sharon Gless as "Cagney & Lacey"). 

(Associated Press 1986. Photo by Douglas C Pizac. John Karlen in middle wins Emmy Award for "Cagney & Lacey.").

(Emmy Awards 1986 photo. John Karlen wins Best supporting actor for "Cagney & Lacey.").

CBS This Morning '48 Hours' TV Preview 'Murder on Prom Night'

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

CBS This Morning says, "In 1989 / 9-year-old Jessica Pelley came home and learned that four members of her Indiana family were dead. Years later, her step-brother Jeff Pelley was convicted for killing her mother, stepfather and two sisters. Prosecutors said he murdered them in anger because he was not allowed to drive himself to his prom. Jim Axelrod previews the story."

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Jan. 25, 2020

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

CBS says, "A survivor deals with the trauma after her stepbrother is convicted of killing her family in order to go to the prom. CBS News' Jim Axelrod reports in an all new -- 48 Hours."

Thursday, January 23, 2020

'Dateline' Pre-empted Friday & Saturday Jan. 24, 25, 2020

DATELINE on NBC. There will be no episodes this week.

NBC Prime-time Friday / Ice Skating 8-11 p.m.

NBC Prime-time Saturday / NHL All-Star Game 8-11 p.m.

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Sunday, January 19, 2020

'48 Hours' episode 'Chacey Poynter: Witness to Murder' hits 3.39 TV Ratings Overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "Chacey Poynter: Wintess to Murder" aired Saturday night (1/18/2020) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.39 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "NBA Basketball: Lakers at Rockets" (ABC) grabbed 2.40 overall and 0.7 with adults (9-11 p.m.). "Saturday Night Live" nabbed 2.64 overall & 0.4 with adults (repeat).
"Chacey Poynter: Witness to Murder." (This is an update episode). Chacey has been convicted of murdering her husband Robert Poynter. She is now serving a life sentence in prison and will be eligible for parole in 30 years.

Chacey speaks to Peter Van Sant from prison.   

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'The Turning' opens in US movie theaters Friday Jan. 24, 2020

'The Gentleman' opens in US movie theaters on Friday Jan. 24, 2020

'Hawaii Five-0' is a Repeat on Friday Jan. 24, 2020

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "Hapai Ke Kuko, Hanau Ka Hewa (When Covetousness is Conceived, Sin is Born). It is a repeat from season 9, episode 16.

CBS says, "The top salesperson for a beauty company-pyramid scheme is murdered, and Five-0 sifts through a long list of possible suspects who would want her dead. Also, Adam befriends a homeless man estranged from his family."

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Saturday, January 18, 2020

'Dateline' episode 'The Black Candle Confession' nabs 3.77 TV Ratings Overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Black Candle Confession" had aired Friday night (1/17/2020) at 9/8 p.m. It was reported by Keith Morrison. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.77 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 3.20 overall & 0.5 with adults. "Magnum P.I." (CBS) 5.18 overall & 0.6 with adults.

"The Black Candle Confession." West Liberty, Iowa 1992. A young woman called 911 Emergency to report that her fiance' was dead inside of his home. Investigators found a male victim who was face down in his bedroom. There was blood spatter everywhere and he was brutally beaten to death. It was concluded that he was sleeping when he was attacked. His name was Corey Wieneke who was only 22-years-old. Even though he was engaged to be married. Corey was known to be a "ladies man." 

A news reporter found a baseball bat one mile from Corey's home. I turned out to be the weapon that killed him.

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(NBC photo screenshot. Corey Wieneke was murdered in 1992).

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Friday, January 17, 2020

'SAG Awards' on TNT Sunday Jan. 19, 2020 at 8/5 p.m.

The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards are on this Sunday and voting ends today on Friday Jan. 17, 2020. I am a paid-up union member and I voted for my favorite acting performances of 2019. This includes the stunt performer ensemble.

Below is "Variety" magazine's preview of the SAG Awards 2020.

'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday Jan. 18, 2020

48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is called "Chacey Poynter: Witness to Murder" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 

CBS says, "Hear for the first time from the woman at the center of a case prosecutors said was all about ”sex, lies, money and murder.” Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports."

'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday Jan. 18, 2020

48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called "Death by Text" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is an update.


CBS says, "Michelle Carter, convicted of involuntary manslaughter because she used text messages to encourage a friend to take his own life, is being released from jail. Erin Moriarty has the latest in this headline-making case Saturday."

Monday, January 13, 2020

'Hawaii Five-0' is a repeat Friday Jan. 17, 2020

According to TV GUIDE that tracks TV shows and their episodes. "Hawaii Five-0" is a repeat this week. It looks like new episodes will return on Jan. 31, 2020. Stay tuned.

Season 9 and episode 15 will air this Friday Jan. 17, 2020 at 8/7 p.m.

'Joker' leads 2020 Oscar nominations with 11

Saturday, January 11, 2020

'Hawaii Five-0' episode 'Loa'a pono ka 'iole i ka punana' hits 7.60 TV ratings overall

HAWAII FIVE-0 (CBS) episode called, "Loa'a pono ka 'iole i ka punana" aired Friday night (01/10/2020) at 8/7 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 7.60 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.8 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "American Housewife" (ABC) grabbed 3.42 overall & 0.6 with adults. "Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for Bone Collector" (NBC) nabbed 4.39 overall & 0.6 with adults.

"Loa'a pono ka 'iole i ka punana." Lou begins a golf round at a country club when a security guard approaches him. Lou is led to a man dead inside a treatment room. Lou looks at the crime scene and discovers that the man was murdered. The victim tried to get out of the room that was locked. He was frozen to death when the temperature was lowered to extreme levels. Lou has been fighting to become a member in this club. 

Meanwhile, Junior was called for extra duty with "Five-0." No one has heard from Adam since he went rogue from "Five-0." He is actually out of the US. Steve and Danno visit school where they find out that Charlie is being bullied.

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(CBS photo. Lou discovers a murder at a country club).

(CBS photo. Five-0 discovers a whole lot of money).

'Dateline' episode 'The Music Box' nabs 3.99 TV ratings overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Music Box" had aired Friday night (1/10/2019) at 9/8 p.m. It was reported by Andrea Canning. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.99 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 3.23 overall & 0.6 with adults. "Magnum P.I." (CBS) 7.07 overall & 0.7 with adults.

"The Music Box." Agawam, Massachusetts. April 1992. Lisa Ziegert was a school teacher whose dead body was found off a paved road. She went missing after being kidnapped at a gift shop where she had also worked. Police detectives had received many tips on who could've killed Lisa. Those "tips" stretched over 20 years and several detectives worked on the cold case. One tip came in from a wife and mother who was considered an alcoholic and a liar. Her former husband's name kept coming up during the investigation.  
  
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(NBC photo. Lisa Ziegert's Mother and sister talk to Andrea Canning).

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

'48 Hours' returns with new episode Saturday Jan. 18, 2019 at 10/9 p.m.

48 HOURS on CBS. The network has announced that the TV crime show will return on Saturday Jan. 18, 2019. 

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An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Jan. 10, 2019

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "Loa‘a pono ka ‘iole i ka pÅ«nana" that will air this Friday at 8/7 p.m. 

CBS says, "Grover and Five-0 investigate a murder at a private golf course involving a man who was frozen to death in the locker room’s cryo-chamber. Also, McGarrett tags along with Danny when he tracks down the father of a boy who has been bullying Charlie."

'Dateline' Saturday Jan. 11, 2019 at 9/8 p.m.

'Dateline' Friday Jan. 10, 2019 at 9/8 p.m.

Saturday, January 4, 2020

TV Cross-Over grabs bigger TV ratings 'Hawaii Five-0' & 'Magnum P.I.'

HAWAII FIVE-0 (CBS) episode called, "Ihea 'oe i ka wa a ka ua e loku ana?" aired Friday night (1/3/2020) at 8/7 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 7.99 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.9 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "American Housewife" (ABC) grabbed 2.62 overall & 0.4 with adults. "Ellen'sGame of Games" (NBC) nabbed 3.46 overall & 0.7 with adults.

The TV promotions worked for the first cross-over between "Hawaii Five-0" & "Magnum P.I." The TV ratings for "Five-0" moved up 1 million TV viewers overall for the night. Plus, 3 million in viewership for adults 18 to 49.  

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'48 Hours' Pre-empted by Football Saturday Jan. 4, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The TV crime show will return Saturday Jan. 18, 2019 at 10/9 p.m.

Saturday Night Prime-Time begins with only NFL on CBS from 8-11 p.m. 

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Wednesday, January 1, 2020

'A Quiet Place 2' opens in March 2020

'Incitement' open in US movie theaters Jan. 31, 2019

Greenwich Entertainment says, "Incitement chronicles the year leading to the assassination of Israel’s prime minister Yitzhak Rabin in 1995. On the backdrop of Rabin’s efforts to end once and for all the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the film is told through the journey of the assassin, Yigal Amir." 

"It examines all the forces that acted on him, from his personal quest to become a hero in the eyes of his peers, and the rejection he faces from his love interest, to the intense incitement of politicians and religious leaders. The film is a cautionary tale to what happens when leaders use politics of violence and hate."