Wednesday, March 13, 2019

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday March 16, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Shape of a Killer" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 

CBS says, "Three murders in Austin, Texas, and little evidence to go on. Did a man testing a thermal imaging camera inadvertently capture the image of a killer? 48 Hours -- correspondent Maureen Maher investigates."

An all new 'Dateline' Friday March 15, 2019

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

NBC says, "A young woman finds out that her boyfriend might have shot and killed a college football player out of revenge. She struggles with coming forward to officials, fearing she could lose her life. Keith Morrison reports."

'Dateline' weekend Saturday March 16, 2019

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "Cold-Blooded" that will air this Saturday at 8/7 p.m. 

NBC says, "When a Florida law professor is shot, his family, friends and police are baffled. A complicated investigation that draws national attention and is featured in the popular podcast 'Over My Dead Body', leads police to a surprising theory of the crime. Dennis Murphy reports, and speaks to the victim’s family in an emotional interview."

Monday, March 11, 2019

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday March 15, 2019

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "Pupuhi ka he’e o kai uli" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. 

CBS says, "Five-0 investigate the murder of a window washer and find that the victim is actually a renowned street artist who may have a politically motivated bounty on his head. Also, Grover and Adam look into the murder of a gambler, and Junior helps his father when they are reminded of his sister’s death."

'The Mustang' opens on 4 US movie screens Friday March 15, 2019

'Captive State' opens on 2,200 US movie screens Friday March 15, 2019

Sunday, March 10, 2019

Music resurgence of 'Michael Jackson' after controversial 'Leaving Neverland' airs

"Leaving Neverland" (HBO) aired both in the U.S., and the United Kingdom (Channel 4) in one week. Mark Robson and Jimmy Safechuck allegedly accuse Michael Jackson of molesting them when they were kids (1980's and 1990's). They provided no physical evidence. The Jackson family was not interviewed for the documentary. 

Here is the damage: A handful of radio stations around the world have dropped Michael from their music playlists. Plus, the animated TV show, "The Simpsons" dropped the "Michael" character from its' cast. The music of the "Jackson 5" dropped in sales by 4 per cent...

  • Michael Jackson's "Number Ones" album jumped 44 notches landing at #43 for the week.
  • "The Essential Michael Jackson" climbed up to #79 for the week.
  • The hit single "Bad" jumped up to #74.
  • The hit single "Thriller" climbed back up to #172.
  • His combined album & song sales dropped by a mere 8,000.
  • On-Demand Audio & Video Streams rose 6 percent to 19.7 million!
Michael Jackson died in 2009 and it seems that his legion of fans are standing by him a decade later 2019.

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(Vintage Kraft poster. "This is it" Documentary). 


'48 Hours' episode 'Out of Reach' nabs 3.70 TV ratings overall

48 Hours” (CBS) was seen Saturday night at 10/9 p.m. It was aired at (9 p.m.) on the local KRQE 13 station at Albuquerque. Last night’s episode on March 9, 2019 was called, “Out of Reach.” In the overnight TV ratings it had garnered 3.70 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “NBA basketball” (ABC) grabbed 1.96 overall & 0.6 with adults. “SNL” (NBC) nabbed 3.15 overall & 0.7 with adults.

“48 Hours” is a news program that covers murder & mystery in the United States. Last night’s episode was reported and narrated by Peter Van Sant.

Out of Reach.” South Korea 1988. Carolyn Abel was an American teacher who had traveled from Japan. A local man there had proposed marriage, but she said “no.” Carolyn was a free spirit who was found stabbed to death in her apartment. She was not the only American woman teaching in the country. She was also stabbed 30 times and her throat was sliced from ear to ear. The apartment door was unlocked and police said that Carolyn was killed by someone she had known. The head teacher in Seoul, Korea was Kathy Patrick. She suddenly had left the country and traveled back to her home state of Washington. What happened 30 years ago?

Click photos below of 48 HOURS on CBS.
(CBS photo. Carloyn Abel's murder has been unsolved since 1988).

(CBS photo. Kathy Patrick left Korea quickly after Carloyn's death).

Saturday, March 9, 2019

'Hawaii Five-0' episode 'Ai no i ka 'ape he mane'o no ko ka nuku' hits 7.24 TV ratings overall

Hawaii Five-0” (NBC) was seen Friday night at 10/9 p.m. It was seen at (9 p.m.) on the local KRQE TV station at Albuquerque. Last night’s episode on March 08, 2019 was called, “Ai no i ka 'ape he mane'o no ko ka nuku.” In the overnight TV ratings it had garnered 7.24 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.9 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “The Blacklist” (NBC) grabbed 3.81 overall & 0.5 with adults. “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 4.03 overall & 0.7 with adults (9 to 11 p.m.).

Ai no i ka 'ape he mane'o no ko ka nuku.” A young male walked into oncoming traffic and was hit head on into a semi-truck. He was killed and it turns out to be an athlete who used steroids. He had mixed those steroids with other chemicals. Lou and Tani come to the conclusion that he may have been murdered. The young man’s father didn’t know he was on steroids, but had suspected. The athlete was on the verge of getting onto a major league baseball team.

Meanwhile, Steve and Danno watch over a female novelist. She turns out to be Danno’s former mother-in-law (Joan Collins). Danno thinks she’s impossible, but Steve likes her. 

Click photos below of HAWAII FIVE-0 from CBS.
(CBS photo. Joan Collins guest stars as Danno's former mother-in-law).

(CBS photo. Steve and Mandy have a chat).

'Dateline' episode 'The Vanishing of Kelsey Berreth' nabbed 3.25 TV overall ratings

Dateline” (NBC) can be see each Friday night at 10/9 p.m. It was seen at (9 p.m.) on the local KOB 4 TV station at Albuquerque. Last night’s episode on March 8, 2019 was called, “The Vanishing of Kelsey Berreth.” In the overnight TV ratings it had garnered 3.25 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Blue Bloods” (CBS) grabbed 58.24 overall & 0.9 with adults. “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 4.03 overall & 0.7 with adults (9-11 p.m).

“Dateline” is a news program that covers murder & mystery in the United States. Last night’s episode was reported and narrated by Andrea Canning.

The Vanishing of Kelsey Berreth.” Colorado 2018. Kelsey was seen on security camera pushing her baby in a shopping cart. It was Thanksgiving Day. It was also the last time anyone had seen her alive. She completely disappeared. She was still engaged to a man named Patrick Frazzee. A few days later, police broke into Kelsey's home and she wasn't there. Her family cleaned the entire home and they found traces of blood inside the bathroom. Patrick had missed the press conference on Kelsey's disappearance. Police then served a search warrant on his ranch. They found nothing. Patrick told one of his friend's that Kesley disappeared before and once checked into rehab. What happened to Kelsey?  

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(NBC logo).

(NBC photo. Andrea Canning reporting from location).

Friday, March 8, 2019

'Serial' podcast subject Adnan Syed is denied a new trial after his murder conviction in 2000

The state of Maryland "Court of Appeals" voted 4 to 3 against Adnan Syed with no new trial. The "Special Court of Appeals" had granted a new trial, but was shot down today 3/08/2019. 

Adnan's murder conviction in 2000 was questioned in a 12-part podcast called, "Serial" that captivated millions around the world. Many pro-claimed him innocent in the death of his former girlfriend Hae Min Lee. 

HBO will be airing the 4-part documentary, "The case against Adnan Syed" begins on March 10, 2019.

Thursday, March 7, 2019

An all new 'Dateline' Friday March 8, 2019

DATELINE on NBC. The next episode is called, "The Vanishing of Kelsey Berreth" that will air this Friday at 10/9 p.m. 

NBC says, "During the one-hour broadcast, NBC News’ Andrea Canning sits down with Frazee’s friend Clinton Cline, who believes Frazee did not commit the murder, as well as Kelsey’s cousin JoDee Garretson, who is speaking out for the first time on television since the February preliminary hearing."

"The Vanishing of Kelsey Berreth features a comprehensive look at the latest in the case, including an interview with Laura Stutzman, a close acquaintance of Idaho nurse Krystal Jean Lee Kenney. Kenney, who once had a relationship with Frazee, has pled guilty to one charge of tampering with evidence and in testimony to prosecutors, says Frazee murdered Kelsey. Frazee has not yet entered a plea and his lawyer declined to comment."

'Dateline' Saturday March 9, 2019

DATELINE on NBC. The weekend episode is called, "The Devil's Bathtub" that will air this Saturday at 8/7 p.m. This is a repeat. Check it out if you missed it. 

The second hour show on Saturday night has no "time" of broadcast. So, I won't post it.

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday March 9, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Out of Reach" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. 

CBS says, "After 30 years, the prime suspect in the brutal murder of an American woman living in South Korea speaks out and maintains she’s innocent. Peter Van Sant investigates."

(Note: I love it when Peter Van Sant approaches suspects on the street).

Michelle Carter 'I Love You, Now Die' Docu premiere's at SXSW film-fest March, 9, 2019

Deadline Hollywood says, "Directed by Erin Lee Carr (Mommy Dead and Dearest), the two-part documentary, which will debut at SXSW, dives deep into the texting suicide case that riveted the nation where Michelle Carter sent texts urging her boyfriend Conrad Roy to commit suicide. Carter, who was 17 years old at the time, was indicted as an adult and many thought that her actions were immoral." 

"The documentary raises difficult questions about technology, mental health, and whether or not one teenager can be held responsible for the suicide of another. The documentary features families, friends, and communities that were forever changed by the Commonwealth vs. Michelle Carter case and follows a story that has wider implications for society at large, online and IRL."

"I Love You, Now Die' has been picked up by HBO, but doesn't have an air date for Summer 2019 yet.

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(HBO photo).

New Mexico Casting: Seeking cars

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"If you have the correct color vehicle are you are available all day on Fri 3/15, please send us your contact info (name and number and your vehicle's color, please."

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019

HBO 'Leaving Neverland' grabs paltry TV ratings on both nights

LEAVING NEVERLAND on HBO. The cable network gambled on airing the controversial 2-part film. It failed to bring in any kind of decent numbers. 

Sunday night at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 1.2 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.41 in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. 

Monday Night at 8/7 p.m. It grabbed 0.927 overall & a mere 0.26 with adults. Oprah Winfrey's special interview "After Neverland" at 10/9 p.m. It nabbed only 0.780 overall & 0.23 with adults.

I watched it all and it was complete "Tabloid Trash." It was also a one-sided story on Wade Robson and Jimmy Safechuck, plus their mothers. The two men accuse Michael Jackson of sexually molesting them as kids (Michael died in 2009). The filmmakers did not interview the Jackson family or reveal any physical evidence of alleged sexual abuse.

Oprah Winfrey used this opportunity to believe what Robson and Safechuck had to say. She didn't ask the Jackson family to face these accusers. She also never asked the tough questions like she did on her talk show. Nor did she try to get to the actual truth with any kind of evidence to corroborate their stories. She expects the public to "cancel" Michael Jackson. 

HBO will play both episodes in repeats the rest of the week.

2002 '48 Hours' episode 'Millionaire Boys Club' continues with "Appeal' of Justin Wolfe

2001. Justin Wolfe (19 yrs) was a marijuana dealer who in high school had amassed $100,000. Danny Petrole (21 yrs.) was Justin's rival dealer in the state of Virginia. He was shot and killed in the back of his car. Justin owed Danny a $70,000 debt. His friend Owen Barber had owed Justin $3,000 in debt. Prosecutors claim that Justin had ordered Owen to kill Danny which Justin has denied. Owen testified in court against Justin who got 38 years in prison for his cooperation. Justin was convicted and sentenced to death.

2011. A judge ordered a new trial for Justin claiming that prosecutors with-held evidence at trial. Owen was behind prison bars and recanted his testimony, saying Justin never ordered him to kill Petrole. He then recanted again when Justin's new trial began in 2012. Prosecutors added 6 more indictments against Justin who wrote a letter admitting he ordered Owen to kill Pertole. Justin was sentenced 29 to 41 years in prison. He has served 17 years already. 

2019. A supreme court judge has over-ruled an "appeals" court in Virginia saying that Justin's new "appeal" can be heard in a court of law. Justin claims that he was coerced by prosecutors into writing that letter of confession. 

48 HOURS on CBS. The episode was called, "Millionaire Boys Club" and it was reported by Peter Van Sant. That particular segment is not repeating, nor airing online. It played on "48 Hours-Investigation Discovery" but it is no longer. What is interesting is the amount of high grade marijuana that was bought and sold among high school kids. Justin Wolfe ran a high priced operation and he is still paying for it.

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(CBS photo. Peter Van Sant is top right).

(CBS News. Justin Wolfe before going into prison 2002).

Monday, March 4, 2019

'Captain Marvel' opens on 4,100 US movie screens Friday March 8, 2019

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday March 8, 2019

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "Ai no i ka 'ape he mane'o no ko ka nuku" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m.  

CBS says, "Tani and Junior go undercover at a gym to track down a deadly batch of steroids that’s killing users, before the drugs claim any more victims. Also, Danny and MacGarrett sub as bodyguards for Danny’s high maintenance ex-mother-in-law, Amanda Savage (Joan Collins), a wildly famous romance novelist with whom he has never gotten along."

Sunday, March 3, 2019

'48 Hours' episode 'Fatal Crossing' grabs 4.13 TV overall ratings

48 Hours” (CBS) was seen Saturday night at 10/9 p.m. It was aired at (9 p.m.) on the local KRQE 13 station at Albuquerque. Last night’s episode on March 2, 2019 was called, “Fatal Crossing.” In the overnight TV ratings it had garnered 4.13 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.5 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “NBA basketball” (ABC) grabbed 2.74 overall & 0.8 with adults. “SNL” (NBC) nabbed 2.96 overall & 0.6 with adults.

“48 Hours” is a news program that covers murder & mystery in the United States. Last night’s episode was reported and narrated by Peter Van Sant.

Fatal Crossing.” South Carolina. January 2008. Kadie Major was the mother of an infant baby. Her dead body was found near a railroad track. Her dead baby was found 100 feet away and in a pond. Police investigators concluded that it was a murder/suicide. They found a note inside Kadie's pocket that showed she was delusional. Her mother Vicki didn't believe Kadie committed suicide who had loved her baby too much. Vicki began her own investigation and the local police didn't want to see her. If Kadie was hit by a moving train. Her dead body doesn't prove that, because her head wasn't damaged and body limbs were intact. What happened on that cold night in 2008? 

Click photos below of 48 HOURS on CBS.
(CBS photo. Kadie and daughter in happier times before their deaths).

(CBS photo. Vicki at her daughter's memorial near railroad tracks).

HBO 'Leaving Neverland' runs March 3 & 4, 2019, getting mixed reviews

LEAVING NEVERLAND on HBO. The 4 hour documentary premiere's tonight (3/3/2019) with part one and part two on Monday night (3/4/2019).

The Jackson family filed a $100 million lawsuit against HBO. They deny the allegations that, the late Michael Jackson had sexually molested Wade Robson and Jimmy Safechuck. The documentary producers and director did not interview the Jackson family and provide no physical evidence that Michael Jackson abused these two men as boys.

Oprah Winfrey who was molested as a child will interview Robson and Safechuck after the airing of part one. I am disappointed because Oprah didn't challenge these two with tough questions on the lies they both have told. She had always been hard on criminals and specifically "child molesters." 

The Jackson family believes that this is all about "money." Both Wade and Jimmy grew up around the whole Jackson family and were taken care of financially. Both men share the same lawyer who filed their lawsuits in 2013 against the Jackson estate. They claimed Michael sexually abused them as kids. A judge dismissed both lawsuits. It turns out that both Wade and Jimmy are "appealing" the judge's decision. This HBO documentary may try and help them get a financial settlement.

Wade went as far as trying to sell a tell-all-book, but no publisher wants it. He also sold a famous music video "hat" Michael had given to him as a gift. It sold at auction for $50,000. It is being reported that Wade was introduced to Jermaine's daughter by Michael himself. He also had "slumber parties" which his own "nephews" had always attended at "Neverland Ranch." There seems to be two sides of this story.

Interesting facts are coming out from the Jackson family. The FBI had a file on Michael and they found no evidence of sexual molestation of little boys. The Jackson family say they will not watch the documentary. Michael passed away 10 years ago and is not here to defend himself.

Below is an interview with the Jackson brothers with Access Hollywood. 

Saturday, March 2, 2019

SAG-AFTRA members urged 'Do Not Work' on film '20 Minutes'

Do Not Work Notice: 20 Minutes

"Please be advised that Rock Studios Inc. and/or River Rain, L.L.C. and/or Fallen State Productions, the producers of the picture entitled 20 Minutes, are not signatory to any SAG-AFTRA agreement. These companies have not executed a minimum basic agreement with SAG-AFTRA."  

"As such, SAG-AFTRA members are hereby instructed to withhold any acting services or perform any covered work for this production until further notice. Please note, accepting employment or rendering services on 20 Minutes may be considered a violation of Global Rule One. Violating this order may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the SAG-AFTRA Constitution.'

For more information or if you are otherwise contacted by the companies: 

Contact Mericia Palma Elmore, Executive Director, mericia.palmaelmore@sagaftra.org, (808) 596-0388 

Or Lorna Badeo, Manager, Entertainment Contracts lorna.badeo@sagaftra.org, (323) 549-6844.

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(SAG-AFTRA logo)

'Dateline' episode 'The Golden Child' grabs 3.60 TV ratings overall

Dateline” (NBC) was seen Sunday night at 9/8 p.m. It was seen at (8 p.m.) on the local KOB 4 TV station at Albuquerque. Last night’s episode on Feb. 22, 2019 was called, “The Golden Child.” In the overnight TV ratings it had garnered 3.60 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all-important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Blue Bloods” (CBS) grabbed 5.20 overall & 0.4 with adults. “20/20” (ABC) nabbed 4.42 overall & 0.8 with adults (9-11 p.m).

“Dateline” is a news program that covers murder & mystery in the United States. Last night’s episode was reported and narrated by Dennis Murphy.

The Golden Child.” Pamela Butler had security cameras inside and outside of her apartment. There is footage of her last appearance when she walked into her home. It was Saturday on Valentine's Day and Pamela was going to have dinner with her mom. She never showed up and wasn't answering her phone. Her mom and a nephew found scattered office files plus papers on the floor. Her regular mail was also piled up on her front porch. Police found no sign of a break in nor a physical struggle inside of her home. Investigators then checked Pamela's security footage. She was never seen leaving her home on multiple security cameras. 7 years went by and she was still missing. What happened to Pamela?  

Click pictures below for DATELINE on NBC.
(NBC photo).

(NBC Photo. Pamela and Jose before she went missing).