DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Losing Faith" (5/30/2025). This was a repeat episode.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Friday, May 30, 2025
Podcast '20/20' series 'Bad Romance: Evidence'
20/20 says, "Brian Buckmire sits down with ABC’s Peter Charalambous for a deep dive into the evidence of USA v. Sean Combs. Over 200 exhibits have been entered into evidence and seen by the jury to try to bolster both the prosecution and defense’s cases."
"Plus, the biggest moments from court this week -- including the defense moving for a mistrial and testimony from former employees of Combs. One telling the jury she was kidnapped and another testifying that she couldn’t leave whenever she wanted, only when she had permission."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'In The Line of Fire'
48 Hours says, "On October 5, 2009, firefighter Nick Koenig and his then-girlfriend, police officer Isabella Lovadina, were both seriously wounded by gunfire from a home invasion. While they both fought to recover, the fight for justice would largely depend on their ability to remember."
This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 1/26/2013.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
A 2-Hour Special '48 Hours' with Jim Axelrod on May 31, 2025 at 9/8 p.m.
48 Hours says, "My Mother's Murder Trials - A daughter suspects her mother of a double murder. Years later, courtroom drama brings unsettling answers. CBS News chief correspondent Jim Axelrod reports."
Note: I remember this. The police took several years to find a small piece of evidence. It led back to this mother who had a strong alibi. She was weird showing up unannounced at her ex-husband's home.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Up In Flames'
48 Hours says, "In September 2002, two young men were found executed in a burning Mercedes SUV in an upscale California neighborhood. What initially looked like a drug or gang-related murder, turned out to be something entirely different, but the crime scene left little forensic evidence to investigate."
“48 Hours" Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
This classic episode last aired on 9/1/2012.
Podcast '20/20' series 'What Happened to Holly Bobo? The Breaking Point'
20/20 says, "In episode four of What Happened to Holly Bobo, the kidnapping of Holly Bobo becomes a murder."
Friday night 'Dateline' with Josh Mankiewicz on May 30, 2025 at 9/8 p.m.
NBC says, "Josh Mankiewicz reports on the fatal shooting of Jamie Faith, who was brazenly gunned down while he and his wife were taking their dog for her morning walk outside their Dallas home."
Saturday Night 'Dateline' with Andrea Canning on May 31, 2025 at 10/9 p.m.
NBC says, In December 2013, 20-year-old Heather Elvis vanished in South Carolina. More than five years later, a husband and wife were convicted separately of kidnapping and conspiring to kidnap her. Andrea Canning reports."
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Classic Podcast 'Dateline' with Josh Mankiewicz 'Deadly Mirage'
Dateline says, "When Rob Limon is murdered, the investigation uncovers secrets about sex, friendship, and religion. Josh Mankiewicz explores the twisted case featured in Dateline’s #1 podcast - Deadly Mirage."
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Bad Romance: The Gabby Petito Story: Vanishing Point'
20/20 says, "An engaged couple wanders the open road – but only one returns home."
Classic Movie Flashback 'My Left Foot' 1989 with Daniel Day Lewis
MY LEFT FOOT distributed by PALACE pictures (1989). The production budget was $600,000 and it grossed $14.7 million at the box office. It won critical acclaim and starred Daniel Day Lewis (Christy Brown). He won the Oscar as Best Actor for the movie. Brenda Fricker (Fagan Brown) portrayed Christy's mother. She won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
The movie is based on the life of Christy Brown (Day-Lewis). He was born with Cerebral Palsy and can only move his left foot. By the use of that foot. Christy learned how to paint. He later wrote books and let nothing stop him from expressing his artistic talent. He lived in poverty, but his family loved him completely. Especially his mother Fagan who let Christy blossom through his left foot. It is "extraordinary" to watch as he paints with his toes.
This certainly wasn't a feel-good movie. It was about a man with a disability who overcame it to "live." The audience never feels sorry for Christy either. He was a complicated male living in a complicated world.
"My Left Foot" is on BluRay. Check it out. You will not be disappointed.
Monday, May 26, 2025
Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'The Grad Student Murder' episode
48 Hours says, "A newly engaged Yale graduate student is gunned down by an unknown attacker after a fender bender. Was it extreme road rage or was he targeted? Anne-Marie Green reports. This episode originally aired on 1/25/25."
Excellent 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning' with Tom Cruise 2025
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING from PARAMOUNT pictures (2025). This was originally one movie with two parts. It was supposed to be the final send off to Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise). COVID-19 and THE SAG-AFTRA strike put off the filming of part two. The producers separated it and created another movie called, "The Final Reckoning."
Part One was titled, "MI-7: The Dead Reckoning Part One." It brought back characters from the 1996 original "Mission Impossible." That was fun to watch and as a big fan. I watched it 5 times in a movie theater and 7 times on BluRay.
"The Dead Reckoning" is the 8th and reported final "Mission Impossible." I won't give anything away, but after 30 years and 8 films. Ethan Hunt revisits his first mission from 1996. I loved the nostalgia and it fit into the current mission.
The story is simple. Ethan Hunt and his arch enemy Gabriel chase after the "Entity." It is a powerful internet program that could control the world. They both meet up in the "MI-7: Dead Reckoning." It's a physical plus mental "battle" over a special key which opens the "Entity." Action from Ethan drives everything.
As the story continues with "MI-8: The Final Reckoning." Gabriel steals a numbers program from Luther who created it to control the "Entity." Gabriel then disappears. Ethan gives up that special key to the CIA. He asks Madam President (Angela Bassett) to give him 3 days to retrieve a box from the "Entity" which sank into the sea with a Russian submarine. That box matches the program Gabriel has.
I have to say... I was on the edge of my seat when Ethan jumped into the dark sea. He had to race against the "Russians" and "Time" plus the "Cold Water Elements." It was the ultimate "Mission Impossible." When Ethan "dived" and "swam" toward that sunken submarine. It was incredible to watch on the "big" movie screen. Then - The two flying airplanes reminded me of the 1927 silent film, "Wings." Plus, Ethan hanging from one plane in the air. It was fantastic to watch.!!!
"Mission Impossible 8: The Final Reckoning" is now in movie theaters (May 26, 2025).
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Saturday Night '48 Hours' double episode
48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment was called, "In Jason's Name" (5/24/25).
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48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment was called, "The Kidnapping of Michelle and Breea Renee" (5/24/2025)
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Top Box Office 'Lilo & Stitch' is number #1 with $145 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / MAY 25, 2025 / ESTIMATED
Note: This does not include Monday which ends Memorial Day weekend 2025.
1. Lilo & Stitch $145,500,000 Walt Disney
2. MI8: Final Reckoning $63,000,000 Paramount
3. Final Destination: Bloodlines $19,650,000 Warner Bros.
4. Thunderbolts* $9,164,000 Walt Disney
5. Sinners $8,750,000 Warner Bros.
6. The Last Rodeo $5,266,330 N/A Studio
7. Friendship $4,591,384 A24
8. A Minecraft Movie $2,210,000 Warner Bros.
9. The Accountant 2 $1,970,000 Amazon MGM
10. Hurry Up Tomorrow $740,000 Lionsgate
Saturday, May 24, 2025
SAG-AFTRA union members approve 'Commercials' contracts 2025
Commercials Contracts May 2025
"SAG-AFTRA members ratified the 2025 Commercials Contracts with the Joint Policy Committee, LLC, negotiating on behalf of major national advertisers and advertising agencies."
"The new, three-year 2025 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and the 2025 SAG-AFTRA Audio Commercials Contract were approved by a vote of 96.90% to 3.10%."
SAG-AFTRA message from 'Duncan Crabtree-Ireland' National Executive Director
SAG-AFTRA Message on Foreign Industry Incentives....
Dear Roscoe,
"Many SAG-AFTRA members have voiced deep concern about film and television production being increasingly drawn overseas due to foreign incentives. This shift has led to a decline in domestic job opportunities, leaving too many entertainment professionals struggling to support themselves and their families."
"In response, SAG-AFTRA, along with a coalition of entertainment industry unions and studios, joined members Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone in submitting a letter to President Trump outlining proposed steps to bolster film and television production in the United States. Earlier this year, the President appointed Voight and Stallone as Ambassadors to Hollywood."
"SAG-AFTRA has signed on to this letter because we strongly support urgent federal action to address the outsourcing of American production. Prioritizing domestic jobs is essential to maintaining the U.S. entertainment industry's leadership on the global stage."
To learn more about our public policy advocacy, visit sagaftra.org/gapp.
In solidarity,
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland
National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator
New Mexico Film & Media Conference 2025
New Mexico Film & Media Conference
Saturday, May 31, 2025
The Clyde Hotel - 330 Tijeras Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
"The New Mexico Film Office announces the return of the annual Film & Media Conference, bringing filmmakers, crew, businesses, and industry leaders together to collaborate and discuss the future of film and television in New Mexico."
"The 2025 Film & Media Conference will feature panel discussions, vendor presentations, networking opportunities, and career development sessions to support filmmakers, crew, business owners, and industry professionals. Attendees will gain insights into workforce development, tax incentives, industry trends, and film production business opportunities."
"New Mexico's film and media industry is a key driver of our state's economy, creating local jobs, and opportunities,” Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “This conference celebrates the immense talent in our state and highlights New Mexico as a premier destination for film and media production.”
"With over 40 industry vendors, the conference will provide a marketplace for attendees to explore the latest services and products."
“This immersive experience offers a unique opportunity to enhance your professional journey,” Film Office Director Steve Graham said. “It provides a space to connect with others, share insights, and discover the vast possibilities within the industry.”
Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
Location: The Clyde Hotel - 330 Tijeras Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Cost: $50
PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION
Panels Include:
Producing in New Mexico
- This panel of producers, including Michael Jones (Cinnamon) and Melanie Kirk (The Really Loud House), discusses the key factors driving the state's film industry success, including tax incentives, infrastructure, and a thriving local workforce.
Breaking In: Navigating Your Path Into New Mexico’s Film & TV Industry
- Expert advice on unions, guilds, and building a sustainable path in the industry.
Building New Mexico’s Film Workforce
- Hear from industry educators, apprenticeship programs, and workforce development leaders on how to prepare for success. Find out more about local programs and resources, such as CNM, Stagecoach Foundation, Stowe Story Labs, and the New Mexico Media Arts Collective (MAC), that train and upskill for long-term careers in film and television.
Supplying the Screen: How Local Vendors Power New Mexico’s Film Industry
- Explore the opportunities and advantages of becoming a registered vendor.
- Visit the conference webpage to register, learn about additional panels, get more detailed descriptions, meet the presenters, and more at nmfilm.com/conference.
- The products and services noted herein are provided as an informational service to SAG-AFTRA members and are administered by entities independent of SAG-AFTRA. Any questions must be handled by the provider. This information is not intended to serve as an endorsement nor is any warranty or guarantee implied
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Sherri Papini: Where the Truth Lies'
20/20 says, "The woman who pled guilty to one of the most elaborate hoaxes ever now shares a different version of her story; her ex-husband speaks out after he and the world were conned."
Friday Night's 'Dateline' episode 'Footprints in the Snow'
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Footprints in the Snow" (5/23/2025). Dennis Murphy reports.
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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'A Veteran Accused' 2003
48 Hours says, "Retired Colonel George Maracek was a distinguished veteran and former green beret who served in Korea and Vietnam. But when he was accused of murdering his wife in 1991, he maintained his innocence. He believed the police used him as a scapegoat to cover up a botched investigation.
“48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports.
This classic episode last aired on 1/3/2003.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' Back-To-Back episodes on May 24, 2025
48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is called, "The Kidnapping of Michelle and Breea Renee" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is an encore presentation episode.
Saturday Night '48 Hours' Back-To-Back episodes on May 24, 2025
48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "In Jason's Name" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is an encore presentation.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Exhuming The Truth' 2006
48 Hours says, "Two years after his divorce from Cassandra Smith, Bill Flint survived a murder attempt, having been beaten and shot. And then Cassandra’s second husband tried to kill Bill with a hitman. In May 2002, Bill died of an apparent heart attack, but Professor James Starrs, a forensic scientist, believed he was murdered. At his own expense, he had Bill's body exhumed."
“48 Hours" Correspondent Richard Schlesinger reports.
This classic episode last aired on 8/19/2006.
Podcast '20/20' series 'What Happened to Holly Hobo: Lion in a Cage' part three
20/20 says, "In episode three of What Happened to Holly Bobo, as law enforcement continues its search for Holly Bobo's kidnapper, four names rise to the top of the list. In episode three of What Happened to Holly Bobo, as law enforcement
continues its search for Holly Bobo's kidnapper, four names rise to the
top of the list."
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Bad Romance: Love at First Click'
20/20 says, "A mom uses sex, deception, and the Internet against her husband and lover."
Classic Podcast 'Dateline' episode '11 Minutes'
Dateline says, "An Alabama father calls police after his son throws a house party. Just 11 minutes after a deputy leaves his house, another 911 call is placed. Josh Mankiewicz reports."
Monday, May 19, 2025
Classic Movie Flashback 'Streetwise' 1984 Documentary
STREETWISE distributed by ANGELIKA Films (1984). Country singer Willie Nelson funded the documentary film. It is based on the "Life" magazine article called, "Streets of the Lost" (July 1983). Written by Cheryl McCall and photographed by Mary Ellen Mark. They interviewed several teens who live on the streets of Seattle, Washington.
Martin Bell served as director and cinematographer. He followed nine homeless teens at Seattle from 1983 to 1984. The documentary received critical acclaim and was nominated for an Oscar as "best documentary feature" (1985). It became a huge rental on VHS Home Video after its release in 1986. The Criterion Collection released the Doc on DVD and BluRay in 2021.
Seattle, Washington was labeled at the time, "America's Most Livable City." As of 2025 - Seven of the nine teens spotlighted in "Streetwise" have passed on.
This is one of the best documentaries of the 1980's. Check it out.
Below is the original 1983 trailer.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Top Box Office 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' is number #1 with $51 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / MAY 18, 2025 / ESTIMATED
1. Final Destination: Bloodlines $51,000,000 Warner Bros.
2. Thunderbolts* $16,536,000 Walt Disney
3. Sinners $15,425,000 Warner Bros.
4. A Minecraft Movie $5,870,000 Warner Bros.
5. The Accountant 2 $4,959,111 Amazon MGM
6. Hurry Up Tomorrow $3,300,000 Lionsgate
7. Friendship $1,400,280 A24
8. Clown in a Cornfield $1,333,000 RLJ Entertainment
9. Until Dawn $800,000 Screen Gems
10. The Amateur $712,000 20th Century Studios
11. Shadow Force $650,000 Lionsgate
Saturday Night '48 Hours' double episode!
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Tom Cruise 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning' in theaters on May 23, 2025
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: THE FINAL RECKONING from PARAMOUNT pictures (2025). "The Final Reckoning Part 1" was awesome... I watched it 5 times in movie theaters and 6 times on BluRay. I am such a big fan. My favorite is of course the very first movie in this series, "Mission Impossible" (1996). I will walk into a movie theater to watch this... Here we go.!!!
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Blood on the Door'
20/20 says, "A mother's unrelenting crusade to find justice after her 21-year-old daughter is fatally stabbed in the hallway outside her apartment."
Friday Night 'Dateline' episode 'Who Killed Mindy Morgenstern?'
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "Who Killed Lindy Morgenstern" 95/16/2025. With Keith Morrison.
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Friday, May 16, 2025
Saturday Night '48 Hours' Back-To-Back Episode on May 17, 2025
48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is all new and is called, "The Footprint" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
CBS says, "A woman is murdered in her home and the pivotal clue at the crime is a bloody footprint her killer left behind. Erin Moriarty reports."
Saturday Night '48 Hours' Back-To-Back Episodes on May 17, 2025
48 HOURS on CBS. The first segment is an encore presentation called, "Fatal First Date" that will air on Saturday at 9/8 p.m.
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Bad Rap: Star Witness'
20/20 says, "With no cameras in the courtroom in the federal trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, one of the key people taking in every word and noting reactions is ABC Coordinating Producer Tonya Simpson who’s there with her pen and notebook."
"Host Brian Buckmire talks with Tonya about the dramatic testimony of Cassie Ventura, the government’s first major witness."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Kidnapped on Highway One' 2010
48 Hours say, "In November 2007, Chris and Debra Hall were driving back to California from a family vacation in Mexico. With them, their children, Tyler and Divinia. When they were a few miles from the U.S. border, their truck was hijacked by a group of armed kidnappers and they were driven into the mountains outside Tijuana. Chris, Debra and Divinia all lived to tell the story."
This classic episode last aired on 01/02/2010.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Podcast '48 Hours' series 'Trained to Kill' part six 'Time Will Tell'
48 Hours, "Mark Stover’s body was still missing when the trial over his death began. Michiel Oakes said the body would prove his innocence, and that he would reveal everything when he took the stand."
Note: Michiel Oakes has not told police where Mark Stover's dead body is at. His sister still searches the pacific northwest for brother's remains.
I saw this when it originally aired. This 6-part series opens it up with a lot of details. Michiel stands a 5'6" and works hard to compensate for his height. He pushes hard to prove he is a master at security guard techniques. If you listen to him. He had snapped from reality.
I believe that Linda and her dad asked him to kill Mark. They both deny it. They are just as responsible. If you listen to Linda. She testified because she loves the attention. It's all about her who lied about Mark stalking her. She is all drama and it makes me sick.!
Podcast '20/20' series 'What happened to Holly Hobo: Under the Microscope?' part two
20/20 says, "In episode two of this six-part series, the search for Holly Bobo continues, and investigators start pruning their list of potential suspects."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours ' episode 'Dark Side of the Desert' 2007
48 Hours says, "In November 2001, Michael Blagg returned to his Colorado home to find a bloody bed and an empty jewel box, but his wife and their six-year-old daughter were missing. When investigators learned that Blagg and his wife had argued over his addiction to hard-core pornography, Blagg became the prime suspect."
“48 Hours" Correspondent Susan Spencer reports.
This classic episode last aired on 3/24/2007.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Bad Romance: Betrayed'
20/20 says, "An engaged woman and her mother are murdered. The killer's letters taunt police."
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'The Terrible Night on King Road'
DATELINE on NBC. If you missed last Friday's episode, "The Terrible Night on King Road." You can listen right here on the podcast with Keith Morrison.
Monday, May 12, 2025
Classic Movie Flashback 'The Big Chill' 1983 directed by Lawrence Kasdan
THE BIG CHILL distributed by COLUMBIA pictures (1983). The production budget climbed to $8 million and grossed $56 million at the box office. It was directed by Lawrence Kasdan. The cast had 8 main characters and they were backed up by 1960's music. This movie is a wonderful nostalgic trip to a by gone era.
The story is simple. College friends from the University of Michigan hold a reunion 12 years after graduation. One of their close friends had recently committed suicide. These 8 classmates reflect on their lives and how they all changed after college.
This movie was popular among the "baby boomers" from the 1960's. They came out of huge social change with the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War.
What brings the nostalgia is the music from the 1960's. Each song is played in those movie "scenes" which brings back good memories. The album soundtrack peaked at number #17 on Billboard's Hot 200 Albums Chart.
When the film was released in 1983. The album went "gold" selling 500,000 copies. It went "Platinum" in 1984 with over 1 million copies sold.
I never saw it in a movie theater. My brother and sister rented, "The Big Chill" on VHS Home Video. That's where I watched it numerous times.
The Hollywood studios do not make this kind of film anymore. "The Big Chill" didn't depend on flashbacks either. The story surrounded these fun characters who lived through the 1960's.
This is on BluRay. Check it out if only for the music. You will not be disappointed.
Columbia Pictures Movie Poster 1983.
Below is the original film trailer.
Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Sean Combs on Trial'
Dateline says, Ahead of the Sean Combs trial, Josh Mankiewicz reports on Combs’s life and the events that triggered a five-count federal indictment that includes racketeering and sex trafficking."
IN CASE YOU MISSED EPISODE... Listen to the podcast.
Podcast '20/20' The Crime Scene '20 Years in Captivity'
20/20 says, "A woman in Connecticut is accused of keeping her stepson in captivity for two decades. In a desperate bid to escape, the stepson set the house on fire — and is now sharing his story with the police."
Sunday Night 'Dateline' episode 'Sean Combs on Trial' 5/11/2025
DATELINE on NBC. Sunday night's episode was called, "Sean Combs on Trial" (5/11/2025). Josh Mankiewicz reported the day before trials began on Combs.
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Saturday Night '48 Hours' Double Episodes on 5/10/2025
48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment was called, "The Depraved Heart Murder" (5/10/2025). This was a repeat episode. Check it out if you missed it.
48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment was called, "Facing a Monster" (5/10/2025). This was an all new episode.
Top Box Office 'Thunderbolts' Remains Number #1 with $33 Million
TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / 5/11/2025 / ESTIMATED
1. Thunderbolts* $33,100,000 Walt Disney
2. Sinners $21,100,000 Warner Bros.
3. A Minecraft Movie $7,950,000 Warner Bros.
4. The Accountant 2 $6,096,020 Amazon MGM Studios
5. Clown in a Cornfield $3,650,000 RLJ Entertainment
6. Shadow Force $2,015,000 Lionsgate
7. Fight or Flight $2,001,252 Vertical Entertainment
8. Until Dawn $2,000,421 Screen Gems
9. The Amateur $1,100,000 20th Century Studios
10. The King of Kings $680,656 Angel Studios
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Bad Romance: Doomsday Bride'
20/20 says, "A look into the case of Lori Vallow just after a guilty verdict in a trial for conspiring to murder her fourth husband."
Sunday Night 'Dateline' with Josh Mankiewicz on May 11, 2025
DATELINE on NBC. Sunday night's episode is called, "Sean Combs on Trial" that will air at 10/9 p.m.
NBC says, "Ahead of the Sean Combs trial, Josh Mankiewicz reports on Combs’s life and the events that triggered a five-count federal indictment that includes racketeering and sex trafficking. Josh Mankiewicz reports."
Friday Night 'Dateline' episode 'The Terrible Night on King Road' with Keith Morrison
DATELINE on NBC. Last night's episode was called, "The Terrible Night on King Road" (4/9/2025). With Keith Morrison.
Sorry everybody... The NBC schedule changed. Major League Baseball was supposed to air in Prime-Time. It might've aired in different time zones.
You can watch the episode online at NBC.
Western Radio Classic 'Gunsmoke' Top 75 Favorite Episodes
GUNSMOKE from CBS Radio (1952-1961). The Western ran for 9 seasons and peaked at 40 million listeners. It became so popular that a Black & White TV series was developed in 1955. It ran for 20 years until 1975.
The 9 radio seasons had 480 episodes that were developed into television scripts. Fans of the radio series have uploaded them to the Internet. It is very popular on YouTube and fans cannot find 4 lost episodes.
"Gunsmoke" radio is one of the most popular series in the "Golden Age" of radio that ended in 1961. The Western series took audiences back to the 1870's.
I became a fan of both the radio and TV series. They've become an inspiration for me as a screenwriter of my own Westerns.
I've added 25 more favorite episodes of the radio series. The total comes to 75 of the best segments from the 480.
Click on the photo below for Blogger page of 75 favorites.
Friday, May 9, 2025
Podcast '48 Hours' series 'Trained to Kill' part five 'Put Up or Shut Up'
48 Hours says, "Detectives compare how the evidence found at Mark Stover’s house measures up to Michiel Oakes’ version of events. They discovered cell phone records, witnesses, and surveillance video that painted a more premeditated picture."
Podcast '48 Hours' series 'Trained to Kill' part four 'The Bundle in the Back'
48 Hours says, "Michiel Oakes said he tried to negotiate with Mark Stover to end the vicious back and forth. But the way he told the story, everything went wrong during their final meeting, on October 28th, 2009. The day Mark disappeared and the day Michiel was pulled over by police."
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Bad Blood' with Maureen Maher 2007
48 Hours says, "Nancy Seaman was an award-winning teacher living in a wealthy suburb in Michigan. In 2004, she stabbed her husband, Bob, to death with a hatchet. At trial, Nancy admitted she killed Bob, but claimed it was self-defense and that Bob had been mentally and physically abusing her for years. The couple's two sons were divided on what to believe.
“48 Hours" Correspondent Maureen Maher reports.
This classic episode last aired on 11/3/2007.
Podcast '20/20' episode 'Bad Rap: A Good Juror'
20/20 says, "As the jury pool for Sean Combs' trial is narrowed down, Brian Buckmire does a deep dive into the process. Jury experts say it’s more like jury 'de-selection' than selection."
"Picking a jury is about trying to eliminate potential jurors who might be bad for your side, while leaving the ones who might be favorable. Jury consultant Eric Rudich explains how attorneys try to suss these out."
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Saturday Night '48 Hours' Back-To-Back episodes on May 10, 2025
48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is called, "Facing a Monster" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.
This is all new on CBS, "A teenager survives a vicious attack by an ex-boyfriend. Years later she faces him in court after he murders a young mother. 48 Hours - correspondent Anne-Marie Green reports."
Saturday Night '48 Hours' Back-To-Back episodes on May 10, 2025
48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "The Depraved Heart Murder" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m.
This is a CBS encore presentation, "A surgeon is accused of drugging his girlfriend in order to control her. 48 Hours - contributor Nikki Battiste reports."
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Scripting A Murder' 2012
48 Hours says, "Mark Twitchell was an aspiring filmmaker who wrote screenplays about murder and compared himself to TV's fictional serial killer, Dexter Morgan. In 2008, police were investigating the disappearance of 38-year-old John Altinger and discovered Twitchell's garage where he had just filmed his latest project about a serial killer."
“48 Hours" Correspondent Troy Roberts reports.
This classic episode last aired on 7/10/2012.
Podcast '20/20' What happened to Holly Hobo? 'A Scream on Swan Johnson Road' Part One
20/20 says, "Introducing a new six-part podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "What Happened to Holly Bobo? - In this series, you'll hear about one of the biggest cases in Tennessee history."
The series starts here with episode one - A Scream on Swan Johnson Road."
"A young nursing student walks into the Tennessee woods — and vanishes."
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Classic Podcast '20/20' True Crime Vault 'Undercover Mother'
20/20 says, "How far would you go for your child? What one mother did to try to prove her son was innocent of a killing she says he didn't commit."
Originally aired: 05/17/2019
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