'Hawaii Five-0' episode 'Hewa ka lima' nabs 6.64 TV ratings overall

HAWAII FIVE-0 (CBS). Last night's episode was called, "Hewa ka lima" (5/10/2019) which aired at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 6.64 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers with the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) grabbed 2.67 overall & 0.5 with adults. "Dateline" nabbed 3.56 overall & 0.6 with adults.

"Hewa ka lima." Aaron Wright returns and asks for help from "Five-0." He had escaped before and Tani was shot while watching over him. Now, Aaron is working inside an office where three men kill his co-workers. They have heavy voice accents and it looks like they set up bombs in the office. They are supposed to kill Aaron as well. He hides and runs to Tani for help. She just wants him in prison where he belongs. The team is reluctant to help him.  

Meanwhile, Junior has to testify against the person who killed his sister.

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'Dateline' episode 'The Call' grabs 3.56 TV viewers overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode "The Call" aired last Friday night (5/10/2019) at 9/8 p.m. It was reported by Andrea Canning. In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.56 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Hawaii Five-0" (CBS) grabbed 6.64 overall & 0.7 with adults. "20/20" (ABC) nabbed 2.67 overall & 0.5 with adults.

"The Call." Virginia 2008.  Meghan Landowski was a young teen who loved to dance. She was found dead inside her home after school. She was stabbed at least 40 times and there was blood splatter everywhere. Crime scene investigators looked at the home. They found a bush leaf and it looked like an intruder came in from an unlocked window. 

Meghan changed a few months before she died. Her grades dropped and took a hiatus from dancing. She confided in her step-dad that she was "touched" sexually by an older male. His name was Robert Hickey who was in the Navy. He was a good friend of the family and became the first suspect in Meghan's death. This wasn't the end of it.... 

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'JUDY ' Teaser Trailer is released with Renee Zellweger

Roadside Flix says, "Winter 1968 and showbiz legend Judy Garland arrives in Swinging London to perform a five-week sold-out run at The Talk of the Town. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard of Oz, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown." 

"As she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Even her dreams of love seem undimmed as she embarks on a whirlwind romance with Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband. Featuring some of her best-known songs, the film celebrates the voice, the capacity for love, and the sheer pizzazz of - the world’s greatest entertainer."

'48 Hours' will return for its' 30th TV season

48 HOURS on CBS. The murder & mystery program will return for the next TV season. They had great stories this year, but as a fan, I miss Susan Spencer and Troy Roberts.

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'Hawaii Five-0' Will return for a '10th TV Season'

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. Well, ladies and gentleman. The crime drama has survived the cast shake-up when Kono and Chin-Ho left the series after season 8. I like it because I'm a fan. H50 has been renewed for a 10th TV season.

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'IT: Chapter Two' the teaser trailer

Andrea Canning previews 'The Call' Friday May 10, 2019

NBC says, "When a dancer is murdered in her Virginia home, investigators are hopeful they can crack the case. But after interviewing a series of suspects, detectives realize the case is much more complicated than previously thought. Could an unexpected tip lead them to an unlikely person? Andrea Canning reports Friday, May 10 at 9/8c on NBC."

96.85 % vote in favor of 2019 'Commercials Contract'

Press Release says -- "Members of SAG-AFTRA today overwhelmingly voted to ratify the 2019 SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract and the 2019 SAG-AFTRA Audio Commercials Contract. The vote was 96.85 percent in favor. The contracts are landmark agreements for a new era, introducing innovative and flexible alternative compensation models to promote growth of union-covered commercial work. The vote follows the National Board’s unanimous approval of the tentative agreements."

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An all new 2-hour 'Dateline' Friday May 10, 2019 at 9/8 p.m.

An all new '48 Hours' this Saturday May 11, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "Find Peter Chadwick" that will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

CBS says, "A multimillionaire investor accused of killing his wife and staging a kidnapping scheme leads U.S. Marshals on a global manhunt. Have you seen him? Correspondent Tracy Smith investigates."

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday May 10, 2019

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "Hewa ka lima" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m.

CBS says, "Fugitive hacker Aaron Wright resurfaces to ask Five-0 for help when his co-workers at the NSA, which he has been working for, are all murdered. Also, Junior speaks at the parole hearing of the drunk driver who killed his sister."

'Pokeman Detective Pikachu' opens Friday May 10, 2019

'Poms' opens on US movie screens Friday May 10, 2019

'48 Hours' episode 'The case against Enrico Forti' nabs 3.0 TV ratings overall

The 48 HOURS (CBS) episode called, "The case against Enrico Forti" aired Saturday night (5/4/2019) at 10/9 p.m. It was reported on by Erin Moriarty. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 3.00 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.4 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. "20/20" (ABC) no recorded TV ratings. "SNL" (NBC) 2.92 overall & 0.7 with adults.  

"The case against Enrico Forti." Florida. Dale Pike was found dead on a beach in February of 1998. He was naked and had two gunshot wounds to the head. Enrico Forti was to meet with Dale over the sale of his dad's famous hotel. It was a popular place for celebrities in the 1980's. Enrico claimed that he picked up Dale at the airport. They never discussed the hotel deal and Dale was dropped off at a restaurant. Enrico went to pick up his father-in-law at another airport. He never saw Dale again. Enrico's number was found inside Dale's phone. Police used that as part of the evidence against him. He was charged and convicted of Dale's murder in 2000. One juror questioned the circumstantial evidence and didn't see a "smoking gun." She claimed she was not heard by the older jurors....

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(CBS photo. Enrico Forti sits in prison for a murder he may not have committed).

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(CBS photo. Dale Pike was murdered in 1998).

What are Upfront Use Packages in the 2019 Commercials Contracts?

SAG-AFTRA -- To all paid up union members. May 8, 2019 is the deadline to "vote" for the new commercials contracts. Video below will help you decide. 

'Hawaii Five-0' episode 'Ho'okahi no la o ka malihini' nabs 6.64 TV ratings overall

HAWAII FIVE-0 (CBS). Last night's episode was called, "Ho'okahi no la o ka malihini" (4/27/2019) that aired at 9/8 p.m. In the overnight TV ratings. It garnered 6.64 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.7 million TV viewers with the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Screen Nation with Diane Sawyer" (ABC) grabbed 3.53 overall & 0.6 with adults (8-10 p.m.). "Dateline" nabbed 3.77 overall & 0.6 with adults.

"Ho'okahi no la o ka malihini." Steve's sister visits the island. She is allergic to cats and Steve took in "pickles" because no one wanted that cat. Lou thinks that there is something going on between Junior and Tani. She's taking him to a wedding and Lou thinks it's a date. Tani says they're just friends.

Meanwhile, a self-employed ride-share driver is killed. The man who abducted him is then found dead inside the trunk. The Five-0 team looks at the car footage and that abductor was frantic and desperate. It turns out that he had some cocaine in his system after an autopsy. The team tracks down the GPS on the ride-share stop locations.

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'Dateline' episode 'A Villainous Plan' grabs 3.77 TV ratings overall

The DATELINE (NBC) episode "A Villainous Plan" aired last Friday night (5/3/2019) at 9/8 p.m. It was reported by Dennis Murphy. In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 3.77 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers according to the 18 to 49 adult demographic. "Hawaii Five-0" (CBS) grabbed 6.64 overall & 0.7 with adults. "Screen Nation with Diane Sawyer" (ABC) nabbed 3.53 overall & 0.6 with adults (8-10 p.m.).

"A Villainous Plan." Connecticut. Matt returned home after a community hockey game. Two unknown gun-men approached him. Their faces were covered with dark goggles. Their bodies were covered too and both were unrecognizable. Matt and his mother thought it was a home invasion burglary. But, it wasn't. The gun-men blindfolded Matt. 

They knew personal details of Matt and his life. He realized that they had been watching him. One gun-men told him that they owed money to "bad" people worth $4.3 million. They also knew Matt worked at a credit union bank. A bomb was soon strapped to Matt's body and he was ordered to rob his workplace when it opened at 9:00 am. The gun-men also strapped a bomb to his mom's bed. They would kill her if Matt didn't do what he was told. A timer was set to both bombs. It would explode exactly at 11:00 am....

      

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An all new & fascinating '48 Hours' Saturday May 4, 2019

48 HOURS on CBS. The next episode is called, "The Case Against Enrico Forti" will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m.

CBS says, "A former TV producer and windsurfing champion says he’s in prison for a murder he didn’t commit -- the only physical evidence against him: a teaspoon of sand. '48 Hours' correspondent Erin Moriarty investigates."

'Dateline' Dennis Murphy previews Friday night's 'A Villianous Plan' May 3, 2019

SAG-AFTRA Podcast 'NextGen Performers' 2019

SAG-AFTRA says, "NextGen Performers Sub-committees (NGP) across the country are dedicated to giving younger members the tools they need to succeed in an ever-changing industry – from educational panels to networking opportunities to ways to get involved with their union."

"Join our NY and Philadelphia NGP co-chairs on location and Los Angeles co-chairs Ben Whitehair and Aubrey Mozino in the studio as they talk with our hosts President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White. With frank insights into the challenges facing young performers today and what our NGP subcommittees are doing to meet those needs, you don’t want to miss this podcast."

A new 2-hour 'Dateline' Friday May 3, 2019

DATELINE on NBC. The next 2-hour episode is called, "A Villianous Plan" that will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m.

NBC says, "A Connecticut bank executive is targeted by a crew of criminals who invade his home, take him and his mother hostage and order him to rob his own bank. If he doesn’t commit the crime, they threaten to blow him up with a bomb strapped to his waist. Investigators think it looks like an inside job but after a string of similar crimes in Tennessee, they learn the victims were picked based on social media posts. Dennis Murphy reports."

"The broadcast marks the first of three consecutive all-new two-hour Dateline Fridays."

Roscoe's Western '4 Days to Albuquerque' actor table read May 18, 2019

Hello everyone -- I usually write on Murder & Mystery, but I thought I would take a jab at the Western genre. I will be having a Native Actor/Actress Table Read on May 18, 2019 at Albuquerque. Below is a PR postcard. (My screenplay is registered with the WGA).

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An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday May 3, 2019

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. The next episode is called, "Ho'okahi no la ka malihini" that will air this Friday at 9/8 pm.

'El Chicano' opens nationwide in US on Friday May 3, 2019

'Long Shot' opens on 3,100 US movie screens Friday May 3, 2019