'Elementary' Season Finale Monday Sept. 17, 2018 at 10/9 PM

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The network ordered 21 episodes while the TV crime show was put on the shelf for one full year. The 6th TV season finally premiered this past Summer 2018. The network had then renewed "Elementary" for a 7th TV season. The show is very popular on digital platforms and DVR recordings. 

The season finale is called, "Whatever Remains, However Improbable" that will air this coming Monday at 10/9 p.m. In the first of a two part story line. Joan Watson was beaten and put in the hospital by Michael who is a suspected serial killer. She defended herself and stabbed him before he left the house. Michael was later found murdered and the FBI question Watson's actions. 

Below is a sneak peek of this season's final episode.

'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery Sept. 15, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend mystery is called, "Deadly Intent" that will air this Saturday 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

NBC says, "A car bomb explodes in front of a suburban San Diego day care home. Josh Mankiewicz reports on the driver, a married mother of three children."

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Sept. 14, 2018

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

NBC says, "A soldier, just back from Afghanistan, is gunned down on the side of the road in Kentucky. Detectives quickly uncover a secret that could solve the case. Andrea Canning reports."

'Elementary' Michael returns to face off with Sherlock

“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. Monday night’s episode on Sept. 10, 2018 was called, “Fit to be Tied.” In the final TV ratings it garnered 3.17 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the 18 to 49 adult demographics. “America’s Got Talent (NBC) grabbed 3.17 overall & 0.6 with adults (repeat). “The Good Doctor” (ABC) nabbed 2.75 overall & 0.4 with adults (repeat).

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

“Fit to be Tied.” Previously, Michael had met Sherlock in a drug rehab meeting. He wanted Sherlock to help him find a female friend who had disappeared. She was murdered by him and Sherlock had no time to help with his search. Michael killed again to get Sherlock’s attention. He then left town, but now he’s back and might have killed another woman.

Someone strangled Rachel who was found in a drug group meeting room. Sherlock’s support meeting was in this same place. Michael is a serial killer and the FBI enters the investigation. They’ve been searching for him because he has killed 14 women. Watson gets a telegram at the police office and it might be from Michael.  

Click photo of ELEMENTARY for full episode over at CBS.

(CBS photo. Michael and Sherlock face off).

(CBS photo. Sherlock at home).

Ad Agency argues with SAG-AFTRA over signatory contracts

SAG-AFTRA sent a letter to all union members.

Dear Roscoe,

"Bartle Bogle Hegarty (BBH), an ad agency owned by Publicis Groupe, publicly announced this week they are no longer signatory to the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts. In an open letter to actors, BBH claims their reason for trying to illegally abandon their obligations to you, the commercial performer, is because our union contract is outdated and we haven’t evolved with the ad industry."

"That is simply not true."

"If BBH had been paying attention, they would know SAG-AFTRA negotiated the Social Media Waiver into the contract two years ago. Even more noteworthy, the union launched the popular Low Budget Digital Waiver a year ago. These and other changes allow significant flexibility in the creation of social media and digital ads. The industry loves them. These changes have helped top agencies successfully adapt to an evolving ad industry."

"BBH says '…this decision does not change our commitment to fair wages and working conditions.' Isn’t that interesting? In one of their recent non-union ads, they paid performers $150 to audition with a live bear. Other performers were paid $350 for a session fee and way under industry norms for residuals. Sorry, paying pennies on the dollar doesn’t sound like fair wages to us."  

"A SAG-AFTRA contract protects you from dangerous conditions and unacceptable rates. It stops employers from doing whatever the heck they want at the expense of their workers. (Did we mention the live bear?)"

"Don’t believe the lies. BBH is just trying to exploit talent so they can undercut their competition."

"Faced with this, we will now use every tool at our disposal to bring BBH back to the table to negotiate a fair contact for our members."   

In unity,

Gabrielle Carteris, SAG-AFTRA President

David White, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director

(Names were actually signed with their signatures. They didn't translate.)

'The Predator' remake opens on 3,900 US movie screens Friday Sept. 14, 2018

2018 Fall TV mystery show schedules

Hello everyone: 

The Fall TV season will begin soon and the schedules from the networks have been released. I just want to say that I had skipped "America's Got Talent" in 2018. I recap every other year and I haven't watched this year's show at all. I will TV recap next year. Okay?

"Dateline" already launched their TV preview of this season 2018-19, but only on Facebook. I'm sure a full TV preview will come to their official website.

"Elementary" will end its' 6th TV season next Monday night (9.17.2018). CBS has not announced when it will return for the 7th TV season. I hope they keep it on Monday night's. TV fans will be happy about that.

Fall premiere dates of TV shows that I will TV recap each week.

• HAWAII FIVE-0 / Friday Sept. 28, 2018 at 9/8 p.m.
• DATELINE / Friday Sept. 28, 2018 at 10/9 p.m.
• 48 HOURS / Saturday Sept. 29, 2018 beginning at 9/8 p.m. (This looks like a 2-hour premiere).

Click CBS logo below for complete TV schedule.

(CBS logo)

'Dateline' covers the 'Shovel' beating case from Albuquerque, New Mexico

“Dateline” (NBC) was seen Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (mountain time) on the Albuquerque TV station KOB 4. Last night’s episode on Sept. 7, 2018 was called, “The Match.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.37 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Blue Bloods” (CBS) grabbed 3.11 overall & 0.3 with adults. “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 3.43 overall & 0.6 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 Andrea Canning. 

“The Match.” Albuquerque, New Mexico (2008). Brittani Marcell went home from high school for lunch. She was beaten with a shovel to the head. Her mother Diane returned home to find a lot of blood. She said she saw a male who told her she was “next.” Diane screamed and ran from the home. That male had reached for a knife, but suddenly left. Brittani was in critical condition at the hospital and she was signed-in under an assumed name. 

Police detectives believe Brittani’s beating was personal and angry. A drop of blood from the male attacker was found near the window that he crashed through upon his escape. Brittani had a boyfriend and his DNA was tested. It didn’t match. She survived and then her case went cold. That is until she was hypnotized and a young man’s name came up. He is known as Justin Hansen. 

Click photos below of DATELINE for full episode on NBC.

(NBC logo).

(NBC screenshots).

'48 Hours' 2 back-to-back episodes Saturday Sept. 8, 2018

48 HOURS on CBS. The second hour segment is called, "Who killed Fabio?" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "A famed Los Angeles hairstylist is killed in his backyard -- was it a robbery gone wrong by thugs called the knock-knock  burglars or a twisted plot no one could believe? Michelle Miller investigates."

'48 Hours' 2 back-to back episodes Saturday Sept. 8, 2018

48 HOURS on CBS. The first hour segment is called, "Mystery at Eagle Creek" that will air at 9/8 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

CBS says, "Did a young model jump off a mountain cliff or was she pushed? Her boyfriend, accused of killing her, reveals the shocking final moments of her life in an interview with  '48 Hours' correspondent Peter Van Sant."

'The Nun' opens on 3,876 US screens Friday Sept. 7, 2018

'Sharky's Machine' Burt Reynolds passes away at age 82

Burt Reynolds starred in the classic film "Deliverance"(1972) that earned critical raves and was a breakout performance from him. He also starred in the prison football film, "The Longest Yard" (1974) that still holds up to this day. (Adam Sandler later remade the movie which didn't measure up). Burt also starred along side Dolly Parton in "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" (1982). He moved onto television with "Evening Shade" (1990-94).

My favorite movie of Reynold's is "Sharky's Machine" (1981). I noticed that it was an updated version of the classic murder mystery "Laura" (1944). Rachel Ward appeared as a high-priced call girl. (It was a few years before her major role in the TV mini-series "The Thorn Birds"). What I love about "Sharky's" is the movie soundtrack filled with great R&B music. The songs of that era is long gone. Burt is also hilarious as this vice cop. Rest in peace Mr. Reynolds...,

'Vera' A young man is bullied & is later found dead

VERA on BRITBOX. Season 8 and Episode 4 was called, "Darkwater." In the overnight TV ratings in the United Kingdom (ITV). It garnered 8.55 million TV viewers overall. 

"Darkwater." A teen boy who was a loner is found dead and his body is floating inside a damn reservoir. His spine was broken and his head was bashed in. Vera finds out that he was bullied by other teens. There is revenge in this story and it turns ugly.

You can watch "Darkwater" streaming online over at "Britbox."

You can watch the full episode over at YouTube. Watch it before it is taken down.

An all new 'Elementary' Monday Sept. 10, 2018

ELEMENTARY on CBS. The next episode is called, "Fit to be Tied" that will air this Monday at 10/9 p.m. There are only 2 episodes left in this TV season. Check it out.

A serial killer returns after disappearing a few months back. He befriended Sherlock in his drug rehab meetings. The killer has come back to murder more women.

(YouTube channel "TVtymes" runs a slo-motion preview after a normal run. Don't ask me why?).

'Vera' An upstanding suburban mom is bludgeoned to death

VERA on BRITBOX. Season 8 and Episode 3 is called, "Home." In the overnight TV ratings in the United Kingdom (ITV). It garnered 8.97 million TV viewers overall.

"Home." A mother is beaten to death by someone who used a heavy rock. Her dead body is found in the back-yard by her 10-year-old son. Vera recognizes that the boy is smarter than his family says he is. Many secrets are revealed inside the beautiful home that the mother fought to keep quiet. 

"Home" can be seen streaming online over at "Britbox." (Sorry, I cannot find this episode uploaded online).

'Dateline' Saturday Night Mystery Sept. 8, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "Out there in the dark" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it.

NBC says, "Dennis Murphy reports on the mysterious death of a young mother in Ohio and the ensuing investigation that spans years and multiple states."

An all new 'Dateline' Friday Sept. 7, 2018

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "The Match" and it will be a 2-hour long segment that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. 

Dateline comes to Albuquerque, New Mexico and will cover the "shovel" beating case.

NBC says, "A high school girl, nearly beaten to death in her own home, goes under hypnosis in an attempt to identify her attacker. Andrea Canning reports Friday."

'Vera' A woman dies after car accident & the mystery deepens

VERA on BRITBOX. Season 8 and Episode 2 is called, "Black Ice." In the overnight TV ratings in the United Kingdom (ITV). It garnered 9.21 million TV viewers overall. 

"Black Ice." A blonde woman is in her early pregnancy who leaves a funeral. She is driving in her car at night and she is rammed from behind several times. Her car crashes and she goes into critical condition at the hospital. Vera investigates and that woman soon dies. Her death turns into murder and that is where it becomes a mystery. Everyone who knew her claims that she was an extreme liar. It makes her murder very hard to solve because the truth is nowhere to be seen. (This was a great episode).

You can watch "Black Ice" streaming online over at "BritBox."

The episode has been uploaded to YouTube. Check it out before it is taken down.

'Elementary' A mathematics genius is kidnapped

“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. Monday night’s episode on Sept. 3, 2018 was called, “The Geek Interpreter.” In the final TV ratings it garnered 3.34 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the 18 to 49 adult demographics. “America’s Got Talent (NBC) grabbed 2.52 overall & 0.5 with adults (repeat). “Bachelor in Paradise” (ABC) nabbed 4.18 overall & 1.1 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).

“The Geek Interpreter.” Sherlock’s computer geek friend Harlan is worried about Lily who has gone missing. He believes that if she is murdered. He may become a prime suspect in her death. The FBI tells Harlan that Lily has been kidnapped. Harlan becomes a person of interest because he had a crush on her. A witness saw Lily arguing on the street with an unknown male. That male turns up dead inside a building where Lily was held. She has disappeared again.  

Click photo of ELEMENTARY for full episode over at CBS.

(CBS photo. Watson and Sherlock discuss investigation).

(CBS screen shots of current episode).

'Vera' Season 8 draws mega TV ratings

VERA on BRITBOX. Brenda Blethyn ( DCI Vera Stanhope) has been the star of this TV crime show for 8 TV seasons. Kenny Doughty (DS Aiden Healy) joined the cast in season 5 as Vera's young detective partner. It has been announced that the show was picked up for a 9th TV season. Production has already begun. 

Season 8 and episode 1 was called, "Blood and Bone." It garnered an impressive 9.37 million TV viewers overall upon its' return on Jan. 7, 2018 (ITV). It has aired in more than 20 countries around the world and that includes the United States. 

"Blood and Bone" is streaming online over at "Britbox." (The TV trailer for Episode 1 is below).

2016 Dierks Bentley album 'Black' sings about murder in 4 songs

BLACK by DIERKS BENTLEY (2016). I am sorry that I am late getting around to this in 2018. There are 4 country songs off this album that follows a woman who cheats on her boyfriend. It results in "Murder" where her male lover becomes an accessory after the fact. She then goes on the run leaving behind her relationships left in the destruction. 

There are 4 music videos which are shot in Black and White footage. (Below is part four).

"Black"

2016 Dierks Bentley album 'Black' sings about murder in 4 songs

BLACK by DIERKS BENTLEY (2016). I am sorry that I am late getting around to this in 2018. There are 4 country songs off this album that follows a woman who cheats on her boyfriend. It results in "Murder" where her male lover becomes an accessory after the fact. She then goes on the run leaving behind her relationships left in the destruction. 

There are 4 music videos which are shot in Black and White footage. (Below is part three).

"Pick up"

2016 Dierks Bentley album 'Black' sings about murder in 4 songs

BLACK by DIERKS BENTLEY (2016). I am sorry that I am late getting around to this in 2018. There are 4 country songs off this album that follows a woman who cheats on her boyfriend. It results in "Murder" where her male lover becomes an accessory after the fact. She then goes on the run leaving behind her relationships left in the destruction. 

There are 4 music videos which are shot in Black and White footage. (Below is part two).

"What the Hell did I say"

2016 Dierks Bentley album 'Black' sings about murder in 4 songs

BLACK by DIERKS BENTLEY (2016). I am sorry that I am late getting around to this in 2018. There are 4 country songs off this album that follows a woman who cheats on her boyfriend. It results in "Murder" where her male lover becomes an accessory after the fact. She then goes on the run leaving behind her relationships left in the destruction. 

There are 4 music videos which are shot in Black and White footage. (Below is part one).

"I'll Be The Moon" featuring Maren Morris.

'Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood' could be absolute tabloid trash

If anyone knows me. I love classic films from the 1920's, 30's, 40's and 50's. I've read most autobiographies and biographies written on the movie stars of that era. Those written by the "stars" themselves are the most interesting and compelling.

The new documentary "Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood" is about a man who supposedly pimped for the "stars" and claims he slept with several leading ladies including Lana Turner. I just watched the movie trailer and it looks like this man wants to cash-in on the names of movie stars who are long gone from this earth. They are not here to defend themselves. 

Scotty claims that he "set" Katherine Hepburn up with 150 women. For over 50 years. I don't believe this claim because there are more than 40 biographies written on Hepburn. Wouldn't you think that the writers who have done extensive research, would've at least, mentioned this guy's name? They did not. I don't believe he was ever met Hepburn.

The outrageous claims about sex in this documentary sound ridiculous. The reason is because Scotty has no proof in "audio" or "video" recordings of such acts. Especially in this Internet Age where everything is uncovered. I don't believe for a minute that he had three-some "sex" with Lana Turner and Ava Gardner. Prove it or Show it or Keep Quiet. This documentary is based on the book Scotty had written which is popular because of salacious gossip.

Movie stars are public figures and gossip has followed them most of their lives. 99% of that gossip are lies. Look at Marilyn Monroe. She's been dead since 1962 and people are still creating lies about her in 2018. Many of those liars want the "limelight" themselves and they will do anything or say anything to cash-in on dead celebrities.