Thursday, February 27, 2025
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Who's There?' with Hannah Storm
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'The Cyanide Killer' with Troy Roberts
48 Hours says, "In February 2005, Rosemarie Essa was in a minor car accident, and though she suffered no physical injuries she died shortly afterwards at a Cleveland hospital. Her best friend, Eva McGregor, suspected Rosemarie's husband, Yazeed Essa, had tampered with her calcium supplements the morning of the day she died. Tests on the pills revealed Rosemarie had died of cyanide poisoning. But when police went to charge Essa, they learned he had fled the country, resulting in an international manhunt.
“48 Hours" Correspondent Troy Roberts reports.
This classic episode last aired on 6/1/2013.
SAD NEWS Oscar winning actor 'Gene Hackman' of 'The French Connection' Dies at age 95
GENE HACKMAN and his wife were found deceased inside of their Santa Fe (Ne Mexico) home. Police are investigating this as "suspicious." He was one of my favorite actors of all time. I loved every film he appeared in and I am at a loss for words.
He won the Best Actor Oscar for "The French Connection" (1971). It was the best action movie of the 1970's. It set the standard for many action films to follow. My favorite performance was in "Mississippi Burning" (1988). It was about the investigation of three Civil Rights workers who disappeared in the deep South. I've seen that film so many times and revel in Hackman's performance. He wasn't in a lot of comedies except for one good one, "The Birdcage" (1996). He portrayed a politician who was forced to dress in female "Drag" to get away from the press. (Absolutely hilarious!). Every time I saw it in a theater. The audience exploded into laughter when seeing Hackman in "Drag."
He acted in some other fine movies which I can't list here.
You will not be forgotten Mr. Hackman. Rest in Peace....
1972 "The French Connection" as Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle.
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Saturday Night '48 Hours' Two Back-To-Back Episodes
48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "The People v. Kouri Richins" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Podcast 'Dateline' with Keith Morrison 'Murder in the Moonlight' Episode 4 'About Face'
Dateline says, "Two new suspects tell police they were at the farmhouse when the Stocks were killed."
Note: This is very intriguing and mysterious.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Podcast '20/20' Wild Crime 'Because They're Mine' S4E3
20/20 says, "Israel Keyes, confesses to raping and killing the barista, torturing and killing a married couple in Vermont, raping the wife as well. Is his story true? Vermont cops search for evidence, while the FBI asks him: who else have you killed?"
Originally Aired: 12/05/24
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'A Walk Through The Woods' with Andrea Canning
President Trump 'Voters' outrage against Republican legislators 2025
Monday, February 24, 2025
Podcast 'Dateline' with Keith Morrison 'Murder in the Moonlight' Episode 3 'The Ring'
Dateline says, "Investigators find a key piece of evidence that sends the case in a surprising direction."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'The Perplexing Death of Susann Sills'
48 Hours says, "The wife of a fertility doctor is found dead at the bottom of a staircase. Did her dogs play a role in her death or was the scene staged to cover a murder? Correspondent Tracy Smith reports."
This episode originally aired on May 20, 2024.
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Classic Movie Flashback 'Rita, Sue & Bob Too' 1987 from England
Top Box Office 'Captain America: Brave New World' Remains Number #1 with $28 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / Feb. 23, 2025 / ESTIMATED
1. Captain America: Brave New World Walt Disney $28,200,000
2. The Monkey Neon $14,200,000
3. Paddington in Peru Sony Pictures $6,500,000
4. Dog Man Universal $5,900,000
5. Ne Zha 2 CMC Pictures $3,000,000
6. Heart Eyes Sony Pictures $2,850,000
7. Mufasa: The Lion King Walt Disney $2,500,000
8. The Unbreakable Boy Lionsgate $2,500,000
9. One of Them Days Sony Pictures $1,410,000
10. Love Hurts Universal $1,100,000
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Friday Night's 'Dateline' episode 'A Walk Through The Woods'
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' with Susan Spencer 'The Peggy Hettrick Case' Part Two
The 56th Annual 'NAACP Image Awards' will Pre-empt '48 Hours' Saturday Feb. 22, 2025
The 56th Annual NAACP/Image Awards will air Saturday Feb. 22, 2025. Prime-Time schedule from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m.
The Hollywood Squares game show follows from 10:30 to 11:00 p.m. This all depends if the award show runs over in your Time-Zone. So, check your local listings.
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48 HOURS on CBS. You can watch the mystery program streaming at CBS as well as on YouTube.
The Crime show will return next week.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Classic Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'Family Secrets'
20/20 says, "A New Jersey radio host's murder is the focus. Included: her daughter's five-year fight for justice; and the victim's husband's alleged involvement in her murder, with links to his ties to an illegal drug-distribution ring."
Originally aired: 06/22/18
Classic Podcast '20/20' Wild Crime 'You've Got Your Monster' S4E2
20/20 says, "Israel Keyes, confesses to raping and killing the barista, torturing and killing a married couple in Vermont, raping the wife as well. Is his story true? Vermont cops search for evidence, while the FBI asks him: who else have you killed?"
Originally Aired: 12/05/24
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' with Susan Spencer 'The Peggy Hettrick Case' Part One
48 Hours says, "Part one of the investigation into the murder of 37-year-old Peggy Hettrick. In February 1987, her mutilated, half-naked body was discovered in a field near the Colorado home of Tim Masters, a 15-year-old boy. He told police he had seen the body on his way to school but, thinking it was a mannequin, did not report it."
"Masters then became a suspect when police searched his home and found a collection of knives and his graphic drawings of murder and mutilation. But police couldn't find any evidence linking him to the crime and he was not arrested. The case went cold, but ten years later, police would re-open their investigation into Masters."
“48 Hours" correspondent Susan Spencer reports. (We all miss you Susan!).
This classic episode last aired on 12/24/2011.
One Year Anniversary 'Western' E-Books Written By Roscoe Pond
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY.... Thanks to Western fans for purchasing at Amazon. It's been a full year since I launched my Old West E-Books, "The Gunshot Wound" and "Miss Kitty" (A prequel to "Gunsmoke"). Each adapted from my film Screenplays.
Coming soon. A new Western E-book which is set among the Navajo people of the Southwest. "Four Days to Albuquerque."
Click the poster below for E-Books Blog by Roscoe Pond.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
SAG Awards 2025 Voting Ends on Friday Feb. 21, 2025
Monday, February 17, 2025
Podcast from 'Dateline' with Keith Morrison 'Murder in the Moonlight'
"Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Murder in the Moonlight."
Note: I will post the first 2 episodes when they appear online.
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Classic Movie Flashback 'Once Upon A Time In America' 1984 with Robert De Niro
ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA distributed by WARNER BROS. (1984). It was directed by Sergio Leone and was based on the book by Harry Grey called, "The Hoods." It starred Robert De Niro and James Woods. (This is number #4 on my favorite movie list of the 1980's).
The production budget climbed to $30 million and grossed $5.5 million at the box office. It was a major flop. There were two versions. The European version premiered at the Cannes Film Festival at 3 Hours and 49 Minutes. The American version was cut down to 2 Hours and 19 Minutes. The European version was never released in the United States until the restoration in 2003.
I walked into a movie theater in 1984 to watch this. I was totally confused and hoped to watch the European cut. I finally saw the long version and it makes sense. The problem was that the American producers wanted to make money by cutting the film. It didn't work.
The story is simple. At the beginning of the 19th Century. Two Italian boyhood friends grew up in New York. They become gangsters who live by greed and corruption which spans decades. The violence seeps into their personal lives and at times is hard to watch.
This is an underrated "Gangster" movie and it's a shame that the producers released it so poorly. Director Sergio Leone had wanted to release it in 2-parts. He was forced to cut it down from 4 Hours and 29 Minutes. He was not involved in the American version.
Film buffs love this movie and there is a lot of commentary on "YouTube." I say ignore it all and watch it on Blu-Ray 2014. (The long version). Make your own decisions about what the director wanted to say. I think it is Robert De Niro's finest performance.
Below is the original Trailer "Once Upon time in America" 1984.
Saturday Night's '48 Hours' Back-to-Back Episodes
48 HOURS on CBS. The first Hour segment was called, "Justice for Amie Harwick" (2/15/2025). This was a repeat.
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Top Box Office 'Captain America: Brave New World' is Number #1 with $88 million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / Feb. 16, 2025 / ESTIMATED
1. Captain America: Brave New World Disney $88,500,000
2. Paddington in Peru Sony Pictures $13,000,000
3. Heart Eyes Sony Pictures $10,000,000
4. Dog Man Universal $9,730,000
5. Ne Zha 2 CMC Pictures $7,300,000
6. Love Hurts Universal $4,370,000
7. Mufasa: The Lion King Walt Disney $4,158,000
8. One of Them Days Sony Pictures $2,975,000
9. Companion Warner Bros. $1,870,000
10. Flight Risk Lionsgate $1,640,000
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Small Town, Big Con'
20/20 says, "The investigation into a multimillion-dollar con in a close-knit community helps investigators uncover the murder of a young father."
Podcast 'Dateline' with Keith Morrison 'Murder in the Moonlight' Streams Feb. 17, 2025
Friday Night's 'Dateline' was called, 'Return to the Lake'
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Return to the Lake" (2/14/2025). I did not like this episode at all. This woman was racist and hadn't changed one bit. (IMO).
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Friday, February 14, 2025
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Hollywood Secrets' with Maureen Maher
48 Hours says, In 1977, actress Christa Helm was found stabbed and bludgeoned outside her agent’s home in West Hollywood, California. Detectives would learn about her infamous “love diary," which kept track of her lovers, but it had vanished. There were also tape recordings of her trysts with her celebrity boyfriends, but those were also missing."
"After sifting through Christa's past romantic relationships, detectives wondered if she was simply the victim of a random street robbery at the hand of a career criminal.
“48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports.
This classic episode last aired on 10/4/2008.
Note: The original title was called, "The Last Take."
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Saturday Night '48 Hours' Back-To-Back Episodes on Feb. 15, 2025
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Classic Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'Shot in the Dark' 2018
20/20 says, "A high school cheerleader is shot by an ex-boyfriend, who claims it was an accident, during an attempt to get her back."
Originally aired 9/14/18.
Classic '48 Hours' with Dan Rather 'A Deadly Family Secret' 2002
48 Hours says, "On Valentine's Day morning in 2000, Jane Dorotik learned that her husband of 30 years was dead. The 55-year-old engineer and father of three was found on a road near their home, bludgeoned to death with a rope around his neck. Despite her denial of any involvement, Jane was arrested for murder.
“48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
This classic episode last aired on 6/17/2002.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
UPDATE: Season 1 'Missing in America' from 'Dateline' body remains found 'Aubrey Dameron'
MISSING IN AMERICA from DATELINE (2022). Aubrey Dameron is of Cherokee Indian heritage at Oklahoma. She was Trans-gender and her family believed that her disappearance was a "Hate Crime." The last time she was seen was on March 9, 2019.
When Aubrey came out as Trans-gender. She was bullied within her community and inside her own home. Her family had last seen Aubrey when she walked out of their house in 2019. Police at first had believed she was missing because of her Trans-gender lifestyle.
Update: On Jan. 31, 2025. Body remains were found and they belonged to Aubrey. There are still no answers on what actually happened to her when she disappeared.
UPDATE: Season 3 'Missing in America' with 'Dateline' body remains found 'Marcus Rutledge'
Classic Podcast '20/20' Wild Crime 'Ain't She Purty' season 4 & episode 1
20/20 says, "Harold Henthorn calls 911 to report that his wife Toni has been gravely injured after falling off of a cliff on a remote trail. National Park Service Special Agent Beth Shott uncovers suspicious details and inconsistencies in Harold's story."
Originally Aired: 12/05/24
An All New Podcast from 'Dateline' with Keith Morrison 'Murder in the Moonlight'
"In Dateline’s newest podcast, Keith Morrison takes us to a quiet farmhouse on America’s Great Plains, where Sharmon and Wayne Stock have just celebrated Easter with their big, loving family. That night, under a pale moon, the couple is shot to death in their bedroom."
"The investigation includes four suspects, spans three states, and comes down to a single shiny clue: A gold ring found at the scene of the crime."
Follow Murder in the Moonlight now and get two new episodes a week, starting February 17 -- completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium now, for early access and ad-free listening."
Monday, February 10, 2025
Review: Excellent 'Netflix' series 'The Lincoln Lawyer' Season 3
THE LINCOLN LAWYER from NET-FLIX. (2024). It is based on the books written by Michael Connelly. Matthew McConaughey starred in the 2011 film based on the book, "The Lincoln Lawyer." (I walked into a movie theater to watch it and liked it a lot).
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo stars in the TV series which was picked up by Netflix for a 4th season.
Each TV season is based on Connelly's books.
- 1st season "The Brass Verdict."
- 2nd season "The Fifth Witness."
- 3rd season "The Gods of Guilt."
Sunday, February 9, 2025
Classic Movie Flashback 'Wish You Were Here' 1987 with Emily Lloyd
WISH YOU WERE HERE from PALACE pictures (1987). This was loosely based on a "British" madam named Cynthia Payne. It's a coming-of-age-story of a 16-year-old teen girl (Early 1950's).
Back in the 1980's. Each Foreign movie that wasn't distributed by a big film studio. They were distributed into the United States through Independent theaters. "Wish You Were Here" came from England and was a hit with $3 million at the box office. It grabbed $3.3 million in the U.S. The production budget climbed to $1.2 million and grossed $12 million worldwide. (Movie ticket price for 1987 was $3.91).
"Wish" was praised by critics and its' popularity grew by word-of-mouth. Film audiences had the power to make a hit at the box office. I heard about this movie through newspaper ads, radio and film critics. (We didn't have the Internet back then). I walked into an Independent theater to watch it.
The story is simple. Lynda Mansell (Emily Lloyd) is a 16-year-old blonde from a small coastal town. She was very close to her mom who died and misses her every day. Lynda is outrageous, fun and very frank with her words. She loves to taunt the men with her sexual awakening. It drives her conservative town "nuts" which included her dad and sister. She follows her own path and lives life to the fullest.
"Wish" broke ground for focusing on the sexual constraints of the 1950's. A woman's sexuality was dealt with humor and sensitivity. It never fell into sleaze even though it was frank about sex.
This movie finally reached BluRay in 2023. Check it out.
Below is a Re-mastered Trailer "Wish You Were Here" 1987.
Saturday Night's '48 Hours' Double Episode
48 HOURS on CBS. Last night's first hour segment was called, "Kristen Trickle: Autopsy of the Mind" (2/8/2025). This was a repeat.
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Top Box Office 'Dog Man' Remains Number #1 with $13 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / FEB. 9, 2025 / ESTIMATED
1. Dog Man Universal $13,700,000
2. Heart Eyes Sony Pictures $8,500,000
3. Love Hurts Universal $5,800,000
4. Mufasa: The Lion King Walt Disney $3,924,000
5. Companion Warner Bros. $3,020,000
6. One of Them Days Sony Pictures $3,000,000
7. Becoming Led Zeppelin Sony Pictures $2,685,000
8. Flight Risk Lionsgate $2,600,000
9. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Paramount $1,750,000
10. Moana 2 Walt Disney $1,544,000
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Friday Night's 'Dateline' episode 'Under the Bay Bridge' with Josh Mankiewicz
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Under the Bay Bridge" (2/7/2025). I must say that this was very intriguing and full of mystery. I was glued to my big screen TV.
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Podcast '20/20' episode 'File M for Murder'
20/20 says, "When an insurance agent is murdered in his office, evidence points to a secret relationship — until new DNA technology helps authorities find the real killer."
Classic Podcast ' 48 Hours' episode 'The Imposter' with Erin Moriarty 2014
48 Hours says, "When Christian Gerhartsreiter moved to the U.S. from Germany, he pretended to be a bond trader, a TV producer, a baronet and even Clark Rockefeller, a member of the famous and wealthy Rockefeller family."
"In 2008, Gerhartstreiter, then claiming to be Clark Rockefeller, made headlines when he abducted his 7-year-old daughter. The Rockefeller family made it clear that he was not a part of their family. What he was, according to police, was a killer on the run."
“48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports.
This classic episode last aired on 3/22/2014.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Saturday Night '48 Hours' Back-to-Back episodes on Feb. 8, 2025
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'A Fight for Freedom' with Richard Schlesinger 2011
48 Hours says, "Susan Wright was a 27-year-old stay-at-home mother from Texas who stabbed her husband, Jeff, 193 times. She claimed she was a victim of domestic abuse and that on January 13, 2003, her husband attacked her with a knife and she fought back in self-defense. But a jury found her guilty of murder and sentenced her to twenty-five years in prison."
"Six years later, a new attorney took on her case to get her sentence reduced. Would a jury agree?"
“48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
This classic episode last aired on 3/12/2011.
Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'From Classroom to Captive' 2017
20/20 says, "The case of a 50 year-old teacher who ran off with his teenage student, leading her across the United States. Tad Cummins is alleged to have kidnapped Elizabeth Thomas, with suggestions of using mind control, and planned to kayak to Mexico."
Originally aired: 05/05/17
An All New 'Dateline' Friday with Josh Mankiewicz on Feb. 7, 2025
DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "Under the Bay Bridge" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. Josh Mankiewicz reports and this one looks good.!!