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'Elementary' A state-of-the-art Sex Doll may have witnessed a murder

“Elementary” (CBS) was seen on Monday evening at 10/9 p.m. It can be seen at 9/8 p.m. (mountain time) on the local KRQE station at Albuquerque. Monday night’s episode on Aug. 13, 2018 was called, “Uncanny Valley of the Dolls.”

“Elementary” stars, Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Joan Watson), Aidan Quinn (Captain Thomas Gregson) and Jon Michael Hill (Detective Marcus Bell).

“Uncanny Valley of the Dolls.” Detective Bell runs into a snag with his Master’s degree in criminology. If he cannot get into one class. It might interfere with his training with the US Marshals. Bell finds out that the class he needs to take is taught by a teacher who doesn’t like who Bell works with…. 

Sherlock discovers a state of the art sex doll that might be a witness to a murder. She may have listened to that murder because she listens to her male sex partner. The man who was killed is named Bruce. He had worked at a robotics company and the sex doll was named “Skylar.” His boss taps into Skylar’s computer memory, but gets nowhere. Sherlock and Watson visit a woman who had dated Bruce. Did she kill him?

Click photo of ELEMENTARY for full episode over at CBS.

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Aretha Franklin's 'Ever Changing Times' was my favorite song

A TRIBUTE TO ARETHA FRANKLIN. There are too many songs that I have liked to post on this blog. I think the one song that I played the most was her duet with Michael McDonald, "Ever Changing Times" (1991). It was a throwback to Aretha's old R&B roots (1971). A tune with a depth-of-soul in changing relationships. She did it so well. Rest in Peace....

The 'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin dies at age 76

'Dateline' A mother stabbed to death at least 40 times.

“Dateline” (NBC) can be seen each Monday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (mountain time) on the Albuquerque TV station KOB 4.  The episode on Aug. 13, 2018 was called, “Prairie Confidential.” 

“Dateline” is a TV show focusing on crime and murder in the United States. Monday night’s episode was reported and narrated by Keith Morrison. 

“Prairie Confidential.” North Dakota 2015. Angila Wilder did not show up for a morning exam. She was a nursing student who told her teacher that she was pregnant. Another student told the teacher that police cars were at Angila’s home. The time was before the exam. Her fiancée waited outside for the police. It was later reported that Angila was stabbed to death at least 40 times. Chris Jackson was the fiancée who was interviewed by police. She mentioned that she heard someone near her home the night before. Chris accused Angila’s ex-husband Richie for her murder. They had divorced and were in the middle of a custody battle over their one child. What happened to Angila? 

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'Elementary' The team investigates a missing human head

“Elementary” (CBS) was seen on Sunday evening at 10/9 p.m. It can be seen at 9/8 p.m. (mountain time) on the local KRQE station at Albuquerque. Last night’s episode on Aug. 12 2018 was called, “How to get a head.” 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. “Shades of Blue” (NBC) grabbed 3.22 overall & 0.6 with adults. “To Tell the Truth” (ABC) nabbed 3.69 overall & 0.7 with adults.

“Elementary” stars, Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Joan Watson), Aidan Quinn (Captain Thomas Gregson) and Jon Michael Hill (Detective Marcus Bell).

“How to get a head.” An unknown male is found dead inside a chicken coop. His head is missing and so is a favorite chicken’s head. The victim’s name is Gabriel and someone stole his head. It looks like a cult ritual which explains the dead chicken. A city councilman believes Gabriel is an expert on the occult. Who has his head?

Sherlock and Watson have been looking for a replacement for detective Bell. He is going to be a U.S. Marshal. Captain Gregson thinks they are looking for someone who works well with them. They don't want to move someone up from inside the police precinct. 

Click photo of ELEMENTARY for full episode over at CBS.

(CBS photo. Watson and Sherlock visit a priest).

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An all new 'Dateline' Monday Aug. 13, 2018

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

NBC says, "A murder case considered closed by North Dakota detectives is suddenly reopened when a confidential informant comes forward with a tip about an unlikely suspect. Keith Morrison reports."

'48 Hours' Saturday Aug. 11, 2018

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Death on Valentine's Day" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "Tried twice for allegedly killing his wife, former hard-charging prosecutor Curtis Lovelace speaks out about the case that made national headlines. '48 Hours' correspondent Maureen Maher investigates."

'Dateline' Saturday Aug. 11, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "Down the back staircase" that will air this Saturday at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat and an update. 

NBC says, "Dennis Murphy sits down with Michael Peterson, who was originally convicted in 2003 of first degree murder after his wife Kathleen was found dead at the bottom of their staircase. The trial made national headlines, and Murphy has reported on this case for more than a decade."

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Aug. 10, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode segment is called, "Hollywood Heat" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. This is the second of two TV previews.

NBC says, "Josh Mankiewicz reports stories from the streets of Hollywood, including an interview with Jason Blum about how he is revamping the horror genre. Jamie Lee Curtis, Jordan Peele and Octavia Spencer also discuss what it is like to work with the movie producer."

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Aug. 10, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "A sister's search" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. This is the first of two TV previews.

NBC says, "As actress Aasha Davis’s career takes off, her sister and brother-in-law suddenly go missing. Josh Mankiewicz reports on 'A Sister's Search' during the first part of Dateline."

An all new 'Elementary' Monday Aug. 13, 2018

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The next episode is called, "Uncanny Valley of the Dolls" that will air this Monday at 10/9 p.m. 

The network is running two new episodes this week. (15th & 16th of 21 episodes ordered for the 6th TV season).

CBS says, "The murder of a robotics engineer may be connected to his groundbreaking secret research in the area of real-life teleportation. Also, Detective Bell is shut out of a required class he needs in order to complete his master's degree and join the U.S. Marshal Service."

An all new 'Elementary' Sunday Aug. 12, 2018

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The next episode is called, "How to get a head" that will air this Sunday at 10/9 p.m. 

The network is running two new episodes this week. (15th & 16th of 21 episodes ordered for the 6th TV season).

CBS says, "An investigation into the murder of a religion professor puts Holmes and Watson on a hunt for a killer connected to the occult; the duo consider replacements for Detective Bell after finding he may be asked to join the U.S. Marshals Service."

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'Elementary' A biological attack hits the police precinct

“Elementary” (CBS) can be seen each Monday evening at 10/9 p.m. It can be seen at 9/8 p.m. (mountain time) on the local KRQE station at Albuquerque. Last night’s episode on July 30, 2018 was called, “Through the Fog.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.38 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Dateline” (NBC) grabbed 4.04 overall & 0.7 with adults. “The Bachelorette” (ABC) nabbed 6.71 overall & 1.8 with adults (8-11 p.m.).

“Elementary” stars, Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Joan Watson), Aidan Quinn (Captain Thomas Gregson) and Jon Michael Hill (Detective Marcus Bell).

“Through the Fog.” Detective Bell discovers a black duffle bag on the seats in the office hallway. It begins to blow out smoke. He grabs it and throws the bag inside an interrogation room. It has become a biological attack and the police precinct has to be shut down and quarantined. No one can leave the building. Bell swallowed some of the smoke and might need help. He believes the bag was planted so he can find it. Whoever left it behind is still in the building.

Meanwhile, Joan’s mother goes missing. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She shows up at Joan’s house who was heading to a restaurant that closed down years ago. 

Click photo of ELEMENTARY for full episode over at CBS.

(CBS photo. Detective Bell discovers a bag with unknown chemical).

(CBS photo. Watson and Sherlock investigate chemical attack).

'Dateline' Reports on a female sex cult

“Dateline” (NBC) can be seen each Monday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (mountain time) on the Albuquerque TV station KOB 4. Last night’s episode on Aug. 6, 2018 was called, “A Mother’s Mission.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.04 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Elementary” (CBS) grabbed 3.38 overall & 0.3 with adults. “The Bachelorette” (ABC) nabbed 6.71 overall & 1.8 with adults (series finale). 

“Dateline” is a TV show focusing on crime and murder in the United States. Last night’s episode was reported and narrated by Meghan Kelly. 

“A Mother’s Mission.” Catherine Oxenberg had written a book about her daughter India. “Captive: A Mother's Crusade to Save Her Daughter from a Terrifying Cult.” 

The group was called, “NXIVM” that was run by Keith Raniere who called his seminars, “Executive Success Programs.” It was a self-help program that Catherine questioned from the beginning when she witnessed female members kissing Raniere on the lips. Catherine quit because she was fed up. India stayed on and became a self-help coach. She then moved out of state to be next to Raniere. Catherine couldn’t stop her daughter. She heard later from a former member that Raniere created a female “sex cult.” Can she save her daughter?

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'Unfound' Podcast focuses on missing persons

The UNFOUND podcast is growing in popularity since its inception in 2016. The host interviews those closest to the persons who have gone missing. Each podcast goes in depth and some can last more than 3 hours. All of the interviews and discussions are powerful stories told by family members left behind by the missing.

"Foul Play" involves possible murder that touches most of these stories. They are never resolved that is wrapped up by these missing family members. 

You can visit the website of the "Unfound" podcast here. 

At the top of the page is the most recent segment of a missing person. You can download each podcast. 

There is a 2011 missing case of a young man named Neiko Lisi (18 yrs). He was involved with stealing a car with a supposed friend. Within just a few days. Neiko had disappeared in another state and that friend died of a drug overdose. The stolen car showed up in the garage of a family Nieko had stayed with. There is another deadly drug overdose and the passing of a father. They were all the people who had last seen Neiko alive. He has completely vanished and has not been found alive any where. Neiko's missing case is now suspected as "foul play." His podcast is called, "Neiko Lisi: The answer year."    

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'Dateline' Brian Shaffer disappeared in 2006 never to be seen again

DATELINE on NBC. 2006. Brian Shaffer vanishes without a trace and was never seen again. It has been 12 years and he is still missing. 

He was a medical student at Ohio State University and his story has grown on the Internet. Some "YouTube" commentators are mysterious and overly-dramatic about this story. They also have many theories that are just speculation.  

The best coverage of this story is from NBC News. Watch below.

'Bosch' Season 5 reportedly begins filming August 2018

BOSCH on AMAZON PRIME VIDEO. It has been reported that Season 5 will begin filming August 2018. The TV crime show is based off the books written by Michael Connelly. Season 4 was fantastic. Check it out if you missed it on Amazon Prime.

An all new 'Dateline' Monday Aug. 6, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The newest episode is called, "A Mother's Mission" that will air this Monday at 10/9 p.m.

NBC says, "Actress Catherine Oxenberg shares the full story, for the first time, of how she tried to save her daughter India, who Catherine says was brainwashed by the controversial self-help group NXIVM for several years. Megyn Kelly reports."

'Dateline' A healthy female doctor dies suddenly from something

“Dateline” (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (mountain time) on the Albuquerque TV station KOB 4. Last night’s episode on Aug. 3, 2018 was called, “Lethal Weapon.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.48 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Blue Bloods” (CBS) grabbed 4.02 overall & 0.4 with adults (repeat). “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 3.10 overall & 0.5 with adults. 

“Dateline” is a TV show focusing on crime and murder in the United States. Last night’s episode was reported and narrated by Dennis Murphy. 

“Lethal Weapon.” Pittsburg, PA. Autumn Klein was a female doctor who had been brought to the emergency room. She was fighting for her life whose sickness baffled her hospital co-workers. They thought she had a stroke who couldn’t breathe. Her body was put on a ventilator until doctors could figure out what was wrong. They finally discovered that she did not have a stroke. The machines that kept her alive had finally been shut off. Autumn died three days after she was entered into the hospital. The autopsy showed nothing but a healthy woman. Her blood results came back with a different story…,

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An all new 'Dateline' Friday Aug. 3, 2018

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

NBC says, "When a successful young doctor passes out and is rushed to the hospital, friends and colleagues are puzzled. Why would a healthy woman suddenly collapse? Dennis Murphy reports."

SAG-AFTRA 2018 'Network TV Code Referendum Goes to Members'

All paid up union members can vote on this new referendum. Post cards were recently mailed out. 

The Deadline is Aug. 16, 2018 and you can vote online at the official SAG-AFTRA website.

Click SAG-AFTRA logo for complete Voting information.

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An all new 'Elementary' Monday Aug. 6, 2018

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The next episode is called, "Through the Fog" that will air this Monday at 10/9 pm. 

CBS says, "Holmes and Watson race to help Detective Bell when he becomes a victim of a bio-terrorism attack at the precinct and the station is quarantined. During the lock-down, Captain Gregson and Detective Bell begin to suspect they are trapped inside with the perpetrator. Also, Watson faces the difficult task of helping her mother Mary accept that her advancing Alzheimer’s disease, requires her to receive more medical care."

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