Monday, November 30, 2020
1980's FALCON CREST actress Abby Dalton dies at 88
FALCON CREST on CBS. (1981-1990). Prime-time soap operas were huge during the 1980's on all of the three major networks (ABC-NBC-CBS). "Falcon Crest" was set in the wine vineyards of California focusing on two feuding families. It was slotted on Friday nights at 10/9 p.m. It had also aired right after the popular soap "Dallas" at 9/8 p.m.
Abby Dalton portrayed Julia on "Falcon Crest" and stayed with the TV show for 5 years. Storyline cliff-hangers ended each TV season and "Crest" focused on "disasters." The plane crash with the main cast was very popular. TV fans had to wait until the new Fall TV season to find out who lived or died after each disaster. TV shows were in re-runs all summer long.
The soap cliff-hangers were massive TV ratings back then. Each prime-time soap was seen around the world. Those kinds of TV ratings was never repeated after the 1980's.
Abby Dalton died after a long illness. Rest in Peace.
(Abby Dalton is second from right. Warner Bros. Archive).
TV introduction of the first TV season is below with "Falcon Crest."
Sunday, November 29, 2020
48 HOURS episode THE DISAPPEARANCE OF KRISTIN SMART grabs 2.67 TV Ratings Overall
48 HOURS (CBS) Last night's episode on Saturday (11/15/2020) was called, "The Disappearance of Kristin Smart" which aired at 9/10 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.67 million TV viewers overall. I had reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demgraphics. "College Football" (ABC) grabbed 1.44 overall & 0/3 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) grabbed 2.01 overall & 0.3 with adults.
"The Disappearance of Kristin Smart." San Luis Obispo, California 1996. Kristin was a freshman at California Polytechnic State University. She left a party and completely disappeared. There was a search for Kristin in the forest's of San Luis Obispo. They found nothing. It has been 22 years since she went missing. There was a male suspect who was never arrested. Where is Kristin?
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48 HOURS mysterious death of 'Colonel Phillip Shue' is still unsolved
48 HOURS on CBS. The 2009 episode was called, "The Curious Case of Co. Shue." It was reported by Troy Roberts.... Crime fans online are still covering the mysterious death of Phillip Shue.
Phillip's car had crashed on a highway that killed him. Police had found his body to be mutilated. Both of his chest nipples were cut off and knife gashes were seen on one ear and on his chest. One of his fingers was also cut off. Duct-Tape was wrapped around his wrists and connected to the boots. An autopsy revealed that Phillip was injected with a pain killer. It was supposed to numb that body mutilation.
The military ruled that Shue's death was a suicide. A judge later ruled that the "suicide" was a "murder" in 2008. Phillip's first wife Nancy had pled the 5th on numerous questions in a court hearing. She would inherit several life insurance policies after Phillip's death.
This mysterious death is still unsolved in 2020.
48 HOURS is no longer playing this episode online. I found a copy on YouTube. Check it out below. The photo is also "linked" to that video.
Saturday, November 28, 2020
DATELINE episode THE OFFICER'S WIFE nabs 3.13 TV Ratings Overall
The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "The Officer's Wife" aired Friday night (11/27/2020) at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.13 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.30 overall & 0.4 with adults. "CBS News: Pet Project" (CBS) 2.13 overall & 0.3 with adults.
"The Officer's Wife." This is a repeat from 2012 and has become infamous because of Levi Chavez. He was charged and acquitted in his wife's death. He couldn't find employment for several years after his trial.... Levi still lives at Albuquerque, NM who graduated from UNM with a Law degree. He now works with the homeless. He still maintains his "innocence" in his late wife's death....
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(Josh Mankiewicz reports).
(Levi Chavez on left receiving Verdict).
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
48 HOURS on Saturday Nov. 28, 2020
48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The disappearance of Kristin Smart" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
CBS says, "A college student goes missing and a podcaster turns up the heat to solve the case. "48 Hours" tracks down the prime suspect. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports."
TV preview will begin after commercial ad.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Monday, November 23, 2020
NBC reports GSA informed 'President-Elect' Joe Biden he can transition
2020 PRESIDENT-ELECT JOE BIDEN will finally begin his transition into the White House. Donald Trump still hasn't conceded to Biden after the Nov. 3, 2020 general election. His lawsuits to over-turn that election in his favor had climbed above 30. Judges rejected Trump's lawyers at every turn. Other lawsuits have been withdrawn because of no real "Voter-Fraud" allegations. Trump hasn't spoken in public since Nov. 3, 2020.
NBC says, "In a letter obtained by NBC News, the administrator of the General Services Administration informed President-elect Biden that the administration is ready to begin the formal transition process."
Sunday, November 22, 2020
48 HOURS episode THE CASE AGAINST NICOLE ADDIMANDO hits 3.03 TV Ratings Overall
The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The case against Nicole Addimando" aired last Saturday night (11/21/2020) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.03 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) grabbed 2.14 overall & 0.4 with adults. "College Football" (ABC) nabbed 5.29 overall & 0.9 with adults (8-11 p.m.).
"The case against Nicole Addimando." Nicole picked up a gun and placed it against the head of her boyfriend Christopher. She shot and killed him while he was asleep. She claims that she was an abused woman who couldn't get out of the control of her abuser. Police found her sitting in a car at a traffic intersection. She told the police officer she had just shot her boyfriend. Nicole never called 911 emergency and appeared to be distraught over killing Christopher.
She claimed Christopher wouldn't let her out of their relationship and decided to pick up that gun. Was it planned? Or self-defense?
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(Nicole Addimando. Abuse or self-inflicted wounds?)
Saturday, November 21, 2020
DATELINE episode POINT BLANK grabs good 3.71 TV Ratings Overall
The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Point Blank" aired Friday night (11/20/2020) at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.71 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.89 overall & 0.6 with adults. "Magnum PI" (CBS) 2.72 overall & 0.3 with adults.
"Point Blank." Todd Chance was shot, killed and left near a field. His pricey car was assumed to be stolen and parked inside a low income neighborhood. His gun and car key were left in plain view when police arrived on the scene. A witness saw a woman getting out of that car and walking away. She never returned.
Police detectives obtained a lot of security camera footage of this unknown woman. Her face is blurred because of the distance, but she had a distinctive walk or swagger. Who is she and what was she doing driving Todd's car?
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Friday, November 20, 2020
DATELINE episode VOICES FOR VANESSA nabs 2.38 TV Ratings Overall
The DATELINE (NBC) episode called, "Voices for Vanessa" aired Thursday night (11/19/2020) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.38 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "A Million Little Things" (ABC) grabbed 3.98 overall & 0.7 with adults. "Star Trek: Discovery" (CBS) 1.83 overall & 0.2 with adults.
"Voices for Vanessa." Her full name was Vanessa Guillén who was serving in the US army. She had disappeared one day in April and her mother couldn't contact Vanessa by iPhone. Her sister also kept "texting" Vanessa by iPhone. She got no answer. That sister quickly traveled to the army base. She discovered that Vanessa was gone without-a-trace.
A local restaurant security camera had captured Vanessa. She was seen picking up food take-out. It was also the last time anyone saw her in person. What happened to Vanessa?
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WONDER WOMAN 1984 to stream at 'HBO Max' along with theatrical release Dec. 25, 2020
WONDER WOMAN 1984 from WARNER BROS. If you are a subscriber with HBO Max. You will get to see this sequel for FREE.... It will stream on Christmas Day 2020 just as the movie opens in US theaters.... Please subscribe if you want.
COVID-19 cases rise all time high at New Mexico 3,675
COVID-19. As of Thursday Nov. 20, 2020. New Mexico has added 3,675 new cases and 12 more deaths. The state's Governor had re-set the "Stay-At-Home" order last Monday on the 16th. Only essential stores are open and non-essential businesses have closed. This order will stay in effect until Nov. 30, 2020.
This is the highest this virus has gone with new cases.
Rudy Giuliani is butt of jokes after 'Sweating' hair dye during press conference
Donald Trump has not conceded to President-Elect Joe Biden after the Nov. 3, 2020 election. It is Nov. 20.... Trump has sued several US electoral swing-states he had lost to Biden. 32 of his law-suits either had been dropped or were thrown out by judges. He has been raging on his "Twitter" account about voter fraud where he has no proof. Trump's law firms have pulled back from these law-suits and so has any legitimate lawyer. He has not spoken publicly since Nov. 3, 2020.
11/19/2020. Rudy Giuliani has taken over and held a press conference on conspiracy theories about voter fraud. He has no proof of fraud and appears to be sweating off his black hair dye. He has now become a national joke.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
An all new 48 HOURS on Saturday Nov. 21, 2020.
48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Case Against Nicole Addimando" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
CBS says, "A young mother shoots her partner claiming self-defense and abuse. The killing of the popular gymnastics coach divides a town. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports."
TV preview will begin after commercial ad.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Sunday, November 15, 2020
48 HOURS episode CHRISTY MARTIN: THE FIGHT FOR HER LIFE hits 2.91 TV Ratings Overall
48 HOURS (CBS) Last night's episode on Saturday (11/15/2020) was called, "Christy Martin: The fight of her life" which aired at 9/10 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.91 million TV viewers overall. I had reached 0.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographics. "College Football" (ABC) grabbed 4.15 overall & 1.0 with adults (8-11 p.m.). "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) grabbed 2.07 overall & 0.3 with adults.
"Christy Martin: The fight of her life." Orlando, Florida 2012. Christy was a professional female boxer. She was married to Jim Martin who was also her coach. She wanted out of their marriage and began another relationship. Jim was very controlling and possessive. He attacked and stabbed her, plus pulled a gun shooting her in the chest. The bullet just missed her heart and Christy survived. Jim claims that it was Christy who attacked him and that it was self-defense.
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Saturday, November 14, 2020
Donald Trump still believes 2020 Election is a Fraud & so does his legion of supporters
The 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS OVER. Joe Biden had captured 306 electoral votes. He also nabbed the popular vote with 78 million. Donald Trump reached 232 electoral votes that is nowhere near the 270 votes to win the re-election.
Trump has not conceded his loss to Joe Biden since the general election on Nov. 3, 2020. It is now Nov. 14 and Trump has been filing bogus lawsuits and losing in court. He's also been holed up in the White House claiming that the election was a "Fraud." Now, his supporters are "believing" that "Fraud" in conservative news.
Joe Biden is the President-Elect and will take office on January 20, 2021.
Trump supporters are holding rallies across the U.S on Saturday Nov. 14, 2020. Which includes -- in front of the White House. Trump heads to the golf course as his supporters charge his motor-cade in support. (Good grief....)
DATELINE episode 10 MINUTES TO SUNSET hits 3.19 TV Ratings Overall
Dateline (NBC). Last night's episode (11/13/2020) was called, "10 Minutes to Sunset." In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.19 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 3.44 overall & 0.6 with adults (9-11 p.m.). "Undercover" (CBS) nabbed 2.40 overall & 0.3 with adults.
"10 Minutes to Sunset." Dallas, Texas. A parking garage at night. A woman is heard screaming and a gun shot blasts into the air. A car is heard screeching out of the garage. A woman was lying next to her car and she was shot dead. Her purse was stolen and a gun magazine was found. The garage is a gated community used only for residents of the apartment complex. A witness called 911 Emergency and claimed a jeep had quickly driven out of the garage. That jeep had tinted windows and the witness saw two individuals. One was a man.
The shooting victim was named Kendra who was going on vacation the next day. Police detectives thought it was a contract-hit.... Who killed Kendra and why?
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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Podcast from SAG-AFTRA with ARE YOU A SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER?
SAG-AFTRA says, "Whether you want to build an audience, land more roles or just flex your creative muscle in new ways, social media can help. Actor Shannon Woodward and industry executive Phil Ranta share their insights with our hosts, SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White."
DISNEY claims 71 million PVOD after MULAN debuts online at $29.99
MULAN at DISNEY. According to "The Numbers" that tracks box office receipts. "Mulan" has nabbed $70 million at the Foreign box office. The production budget climbed to $200 million. The Live-Action film remake of the 1998 animated version had premiered online at Disney-Plus. You had to pay $29.99 to subscribe and watch. The movie is yours "forever" on repeat viewings.
Disney reported that after the movie premiered online. Over 6 million subscribers signed up last September 2020. The studio is now claiming that 71 million subscribers have signed up. They plan to roll out other movies just like they had done with "Mulan."
There have been so many controversies surrounding this Live-Action remake. But.... They took a back seat to the outbreak of the Corona-Virus. It closed movie theaters and "Mulan's" theatrical release was moved forward several times. Disney decided to premiere it online, but only in the U.S.
Disney also claims that other controversies hampered the roll-out of "Mulan." That includes the final mixed to bad reviews from critics and fans. (I actually liked the movie). The studio cannot reveal quarterly earnings yet, but claims that "Mulan" was indeed a success. Stay tuned....
Click movie poster below for news.
(Disney movie poster 2020).
An all new 48 HOURS on Saturday Nov. 14, 2020
48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Christy Martin - The Fight for your Life" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m.
CBS says, "A boxer is shot and stabbed by her husband but refuses to go down for the count. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports in an all-new - 48 Hours.
TV Preview begins after Commercial Ad.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Sunday, November 8, 2020
DATELINE episode pre-empted by Election coverage 2020
DATELINE on NBC. The episode called, "The Eastlake Conspiracy" was pre-empted by an NBC special on the 2020 General Election. The network has not announced when the original episode will air. Stay tuned. (I thought I missed it).
Last Friday night (11/6/2020) TV ratings go as follows.... 10/9 p.m. "Shark Tank" (ABC) garnered 2.20 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "2020 America Decides" (CBS) grabbed 2.18 overall & 0.2 with adults. "Election Special" (NBC) nabs 2.02 overall & 0.4 with adults.
"The Eastlake Conspiracy" might be re-scheduled for a later date.
JOE BIDEN is our new President-Elect 2020
As of Sunday Nov. 8, 2020. Joe Biden has reached 75 million votes in popularity across America. He nabbed 270 electoral votes on Saturday morning Nov. 7 to become the 46th President of the United States.
KRQE 13 reported on the celebrations at Albuquerque in the Nob Hill district on Central Avenue. I was cheering and celebrating up the street at UNM.
Sorry "Dateline" and "48 Hours" fans. I missed both Friday and Saturday night episodes. There will be no TV recap.... All because of the Presidential Election that stretched from Tuesday November 3 to Saturday November 7.
See you all next week with murder and mystery.....
JEOPARDY host Alex Trebek dies at 80
Alex Trebek appears on the "David Letterman" show back in the 1990's. He was 80 years old. Deadline Hollywood covers his passing....
Friday, November 6, 2020
DATELINE episode pre-empted by Presidential Election Coverage 2020
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Podcast: SAG-AFTRA Self-Tape Like Professional
SAG-AFTRA says, "Commercials Casting Director Arlene Schuster, CCDA, shares tips on self-taping auditions during the COVID-19 pandemic."
"Featuring excerpts from a 5/19 livestream presented by the President’s Task Force on Education, Outreach & Engagement with and introduction by President Gabrielle Carteris, and National Executive Director David White."
DATELINE Friday on Nov. 6, 2020
DATELINE on NBC. The Friday night episode is called, "The Eastlake Conspiracy" and will air at 10/9 p.m.
NBC says, "When an Eastlake, Ohio resident is offered $50,000 to kill someone, he calls the police. Acting quickly, investigators set up an elaborate sting operation. Andrea Canning reports."
Sunday, November 1, 2020
48 HOURS episode THE MURDER OF ANNA REPKINA hits 2.55 TV Ratings Overall
The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The Murder of Anna Repkina" aired last Saturday night (10/13/2020) at 10/9 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 2.55 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Saturday Night Live" (NBC) grabbed 2.18 overall & 0.3 with adults. "College Football" (ABC) nabbed 5.77 overall & 1.0 with adults (8-11 p.m.).
"The Murder of Anna Repkina." Oregon 2017. A female dead body was found on a desolate logging road. She was shot in the back of the head. Her name was Anna who was a Russian woman who found love on a dating website. She traveled to Oregon to be with William Hargrove who had proposed marriage to her. They both had one problem and it was another woman named Michelle Chavez. The love triangle became heated and frustrating. William made a decision on which woman he wanted to be with. Anna was soon found murdered.
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