'48 Hours' A theater actor gives 'Killer Performance' after double murder

"48 Hours" (CBS) can be seen each Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Saturday's episode on Oct. 8, 2016 was called, "Killer Performance." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.05 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.6 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Saturday night college football" (ABC) grabbed 5.15 overall & 1.6 with adults (8-11 p.m.). “SNL Vintage" (NBC) nabbed 1.99 overall & 0.5 with adults (repeat).

"48 Hours" is an investigative program that covers crime & murder in the United States. Saturday's episode was reported and narrated by Tracy Smith.

“Killer Performance.” Julie Kibuishi was shot dead in Sam Herr's apartment. Police assumed Sam was her killer who went on the run. Investigators traced his bank card to a teen who was mentored by Daniel Wozniak. He was a theater actor who tried to frame Sam with Julie's murder. Sam was found dead too and his body was dismembered. Daniel confessed to both murders and his fiance' Rachel Buffet was accused as an accessory after-the-fact. She was an actress too who later claimed her innocence on the “Dr. Phil” TV show. The Prosecutor believed she knew more than what she claimed.

Daniel was convicted and received the death penalty. The prosecutor mentioned that “Hollywood” couldn't write this kind of diabolical story. Why? Daniel nailed his performance in a theater musical the day he shot and killed Sam. He also said that he laughed when he dismembered Sam.

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(Tracy Smith reports for "48 Hours").

'The Birth of a Nation' 1831 slave uses Bible for rebellion and freedom

THE BIRTH OF A NATION from FOX SEARCH LIGHT. According to "Box Office Mojo" that tracks box office theater receipts. "Nation" grabbed $7 million in ticket sales over its' opening weekend. The production budget climbed to $10 million. Fox Searchlight bought the distribution rights for $17.5 million.  Critics are saying the film halted ticket buyers after the 1999 rape allegations surfaced of its' star Nate Parker. I bought advance tickets and went to see it last Friday evening. It looks to break even and/or surpass the $10 million mark next weekend.

"Nation" is based on the true story of Nat Turner who led a slave rebellion back in 1831 that killed 60 White family members. Nat grew up to become a literate slave who preached the words from the Bible. He is asked to preach to other slaves and see's the degradation of his people. He uses the Bible to seek inspiration to rise up and lead a rebellion to freedom. Just like "Moses" who asks God, "Why haven't you heard the cries of your people in bondage."  Nat was later killed along with 200 other black slaves.

Nate Parker served as co-writer, director and lead actor in "Nation." It certainly was his moment to shine as Nat Turner because it was his journey. Parker may receive an Oscar nomination as Best Actor. Turner's belief in God and words from the Bible gave him purpose. He was destined, it seems, to lead that rebellion. It was for freedom that every slave dreampt of, but only for a brief moment. It was very powerful. The supporting cast were just that, "supporting." Jackie Earl-Haley was impressive though and so was Armie Hammer.

'Hawaii Five-0' Serial killer plays game with another murdered victim

“Hawaii Five-0' (CBS) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Oct. 7, 2016 was called, “He Moho Hou.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 9.61 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Shark Tank” grabbed 4.80 overall & 1.1 with adults. “Dateline” nabbed 4.15 overall & 0.8 with adults (9-11 p.m).

“Hawaii Five-0” stars, Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett), Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly), Grace Park (Kono Kalakaua), Scott Caan (Danny Williams), Masi Oka (Max Bergman) & Chi McBride (Lou Grover).

“He Moho Hou.” A behavioral analyst woke up and found a dead man in her bed. A serial killer is still on the loose. He leaves a chess-set piece inside the mouth's of his dead victims. That killer knows the analyst gave information to Steve. She is now part of a killing game. Meanwhile, a DEA agent fell through a roof after being shot inside an airplane. A witness on the ground was also shot with the same gun. “Five-0” finds a parachute the killer used to jump from the plane. What kind of cover up is this?

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'Dateline' A daughter seeks truth about her mom's 1982 death

"Dateline" (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired in Albuquerque, NM at 8 p.m. (central time) on KOB 4. Last night's episode on Oct 7. 30, 2016 was called, "On a lonely road." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.15 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.8 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic (9-11 p.m.). "Hawaii Five-0" (CBS) grabbed 9.61 overall & 1.3 with adults. “Shark Tank" (ABC) nabbed 4.80 overall & 1.1 with adults.

“Dateline” is an investigative program focusing on crime & murder in the United States. The reporter and narrator of this episode is Dennis Murphy.

“On a lonely road.” Toledo, Ohio. 1982. Dana's body was found off the side of a road. Her daughter Brittany was 8 months old when her mom died. Brittany grew up and searched news articles about her mom's death. Dana received a head injury from a supposed car accident. Brittany's family didn't tell her anything. She confronted her dad who said that she wasn't old enough to know the real truth. Brittany didn't give up and continued to push for answers. What happened to Dana? Was she murdered?

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'Murder in Pinyon Pines' Suspects re-arrested in three deaths at California

48 HOURS on CBS. The episode called, "Murder in Pinyon Pines" (2015). Jon Hayward (55), Vicki Friedli (53) and Becky Friendli (18) were found killed back in 2006. Jon and Vicki were shot and burned to death in their home. Becky was found burned to death in a wheel barrel outside that home. Robert Pape and Christian Smith were charged with the murders, but those charges were dropped in 2014. Police have found new evidence and re-arrested Robert and Christian. Robert was Becky's ex-boyfriend at the time she was murdered. 

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(KMIR News TV screenshot. 2006 former suspects with triple murders).

An all new '48 Hours' Saturday Oct. 8, 2016

48 HOURS on CBS. The new episode called, "Killer Performance" will air this Saturday at 10/9 p.m. This was also covered by "Dateline" called, "Plot Twist." (Watch both episodes if you like).

CBS says, "All new: A young woman is murdered, police thought her killer was on the run ... or was he? Correspondent Tracy Smith investigates a case where nothing is as it seems."

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Nate Parker discusses Nat Turner in "The Birth of a Nation'

THE BIRTH OF A NATION for FOX SEARCH-LIGHT. Nate Parker visits The Steve Harvey Show to discuss the film he wrote, directed and starred in. 

I bought advance tickets and will watch it Friday Oct. 7, 2016 when it lands in U.S., theaters. I decided to look past the rape allegations pointed at Parker back in 1999. It has caused such a controversy that people are forced to separate the Man from the Artist. It is getting great reviews from critics and YouTube critics. 

 

'Elementary' pre-empted by 2nd Presidential Debate Sunday Oct. 9, 2016

ELEMENTARY on CBS. S05E02. The Fall TV Season has begun and the second "Elementary" episode will be pre-empted. The second U.S., Presidential Debate will run Sunday night from 9 to 11 p.m. The first debate garnered 84 million TV viewers. 

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Teaser Trailer 'War for the Planet of the Apes' released

WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES. A Teaser Trailer has been released to the public and the 3rd installment will be in theaters in 2017. 

"In -- War for the Planet of the Apes -- the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet."

An all new 'Hawaii Five-0' Friday Oct. 7, 2016

HAWAII FIVE-0 on CBS. S07E03. The next episode will air this Friday at 9/8 p.m. 

"He Moho Hou” – When FBI Profiler Alicia Brown (Claire Forlani) finds a body in her bed, she is forced to join McGarrett in the hunt for the chess-piece killer. Also, Kono reconnects with a former surfing competitor (Kanya Sesser), who is now a disabled and homeless war vet." (Check out TV Promo below).

An All New "Dateline" Friday Oct. 7, 2016

DATELINE on NBC. The 2-hour Fall TV season episodes continue. This week's episode is called, "On a Lonely Road" that will air Friday at 9/8 p.m. A woman dies from a car accident back in 1982. Her body is found off a dirt gravel road. A daughter wants to know what really happened to her mom. 

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SAG-AFTRA California Governor, Jerry Brown signs Age Discrimintaion AB1687

"Screen Actors Guild" and the "American Federation of Television and Radio Artists" (SAG-AFTRA). Age discrimination in Hollywood has been a long battle for those over 40. Let's hope it gets easier after California Governor, Jerry Brown, signed AB 1687.

" 'Gov. Jerry Brown today (Sept. 24, 2016) stood with thousands of film and television professionals and concerned Californians who urged him to sign AB 1687, a California law that will help prevent age discrimination in film and television casting and hiring,' said SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris."

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'SNL' Season Premiere nabs 8 million TV viewers

SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE on NBC. Alec Baldwin returned to SNL to show off his impersonation of Donald Trump. It was hilarious. The Fall TV season premiere garnered 8.3 million TV viewers overall. It reached 2.34 million TV viewers in the all important 18-49 adult demographic. "Deadline Hollywood" reports that it is the highest rated premiere for SNL since 2008.
 

'The Girl on the Train' opens in U.S. Theaters Oct. 7, 2016

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN. It is based on the best selling mystery novel. It stars Emily Blunt, Justin Theroux, Allison Janney and Luke Evans.

"Commuter Rachel Watson (Emily Blunt) catches daily glimpses of a seemingly perfect couple, Scott and Megan, from the window of her train. One day, Watson witnesses something shocking unfold in the backyard of the strangers' home. Rachel tells the authorities what she thinks she saw after learning that Megan is now missing and feared dead. Unable to trust her own memory, the troubled woman begins her own investigation, while police suspect that Rachel may have crossed a dangerous line."

'The Birth of a Nation' opens in U.S. Theaters Oct. 7, 2016

THE BIRTH OF A NATION from FOX SEARCH-LIGHT. Nate Parker spoke to Anderson Cooper for "60 Minutes" on Sunday night at 7/6 p.m. He makes no apology to a woman who accused him of raping her back in college. He went on trial, but was found innocent by a jury of his peers. That woman has since committed suicide (2012). That controversy has made news headlines in the summer of 2016. It comes on the heels of a film Nate wrote, directed and starred in which is "Nation." It won several major film festival awards and "Fox Search-Light" bought the distribution rights for a hefty $17 million.

Despite all of the press covering the former rape case. Nate hopes that people will see "Nation" for what it is as a slave rebellion based on a true story. THE BIRTH OF A NATION opens this Friday Oct. 7, 2016.

'Elementary' Season Premiere has a serial bomber on the loose

“Elementary” (CBS) can be seen each Sunday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Oct. 2, 2016 was called, “Folie a Deux.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 6.33 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.8 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Quantico” (ABC) grabbed 3.57 overall & 1.0 with adults. “Sunday Night Football” (NBC) nabbed 16.68 overall & 6.1 with adults (8:30-11 p.m).

“Elementary” stars, Jonny Lee Miller (Sherlock Holmes), Lucy Liu (Dr. Joan Watson),

Aidan Quinn (Captain Thomas Gregson) & Jon Michael Hill (Detective Marcus Bell).

“Folie a Deux.” A soccer ball rolls up to a man talking on his iPhone. That ball explodes after he picks it up. Tom O'leary is his name and five other people were injured by flying debris. Captain Gregson and detective Bell figure out that the bomb was detonated with a remote control. Sherlock see's a man in a “hoodie” watching the crime scene. That man runs and Sherlock chases him into a street. Sherlock finds the man's hand print on a taxicab. His print is traced to Nathan. They let him go because of no evidence, but Watson digs deeper into his past. Another bomb explodes and two people are killed.

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(Joan Watson asks questions)

'Longmire' Season Finale has Henry Standing Bear kidnapped

LONGMIRE on NET-FLIX. S05E10. The modern western can be seen streaming online at “Netflix.” The tenth episode is called, “The stuff dreams are made of.” There are no TV ratings to report.

“Longmire” stars, Robert Taylor (Sheriff Walt Longmire), Katee Sackhoff (Victoria 'Vic' Moretti), Lou Diamond Phillips (Henry Standing Bear), Cassidy Freeman (Cady Longmire) & Adam Bartley (The Ferg).

“The stuff dreams are made of.” The current mayor suggests to the Wyoming Governor to put Walt on temporary leave because of his civil trial. It has been gaining gossip fodder for Absaroka county. The mayor also tells Jacob Nighthorse that he is trying to remove Walt as sheriff. Vic doesn't know who the father of her baby is and she hasn't told Walt about it. He also ends his short relationship with the “lovely” Donna.

Cady Longmire is honored by the Cheyenne with a “sweat lodge ceremony.” She's being accepted into the tribal community. During the “sweat”, she looks like she's having visions of what's happening in her everyday life. Meanwhile, Henry is kidnapped by Malachi who returns to enact revenge. He was fired from the casino, returned the “red pony” back to Henry and lost money from the mob connections. He wants someone to pay and it happens to be Henry.

(This was the finale of the 5^th TV season).

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(Robert Taylor as Walt Longmire)

'48 Hours' Male mortician shoots elderly lady in the back 4 times

"48 Hours" (CBS) can be seen each Saturday evening at 10/9 p.m. It aired at 9 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Oct. 1, 2016 was called, "The mortician, the murder, the movie." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.88 million TV viewers overall. It reached 0.8 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Saturday night college football" (ABC) grabbed 9.02 overall & 3.1 with adults (8-11 p.m.). “Saturday Night Live" (NBC) nabbed 3.27 overall & 0.8 with adults (repeat).

"48 Hours" is an investigative program that covers crime & murder in the United States. Last night's episode was reported and narrated by Peter Van Sant.

“The mortician, the murder, the movie.” A mortician named Bernie Tiede became friends with an elderly lady named Marjorie Nugent. She came from a family of money and that money was in the millions. Her family says she was a loving person, but her neighbors called her the meanest woman in town. Bernie spent 3.8 million of Marjorie's money. He also shot her in the back four times which killed her. He then, put her body inside a freezer.

Jack Black portrayed Bernie in a 2011 motion picture. Shirley Maclaine played Marjorie. Jack spent time with Bernie as research for his acting role. He believes Bernie didn't murder Marjorie as pre-meditation, but in an act of passion. Jack also believed Bernie served his time and should be released from prison. Marjorie's family thinks he should stay behind bars.

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(Bernie befriends and then kills Marjorie)

'Longmire' Walt & Henry Standing Bear fight it out inside 'Red Pony' bar

LONGMIRE on NET-FLIX. S05E09. The modern western can be seen streaming online at “Netflix.” The ninth episode is called, “Continual Soiree.” There are no TV ratings to report.

“Longmire” stars, Robert Taylor (Sheriff Walt Longmire), Katee Sackhoff (Victoria 'Vic' Moretti), Lou Diamond Phillips (Henry Standing Bear), Cassidy Freeman (Cady Longmire) & Adam Bartley (The Ferg).

“Continual Soiree.” Malachi was banished from the “Four Arrows” Indian Casino by Jacob Nighthorse. Malachi also signs over the “red pony” back to Henry Standing Bear. Walt cannot find Malachi who blames Jacob for dealing with the mob, drugs and prostitution. Malachi already made a deal with the mob boss, but Walt believes Jacob is behind it all. Malachi's blood and iPhone are found, but he is missing.

Walt figures out that it was him who shot Henry in the dark forest (last TV season). It was Henry who dressed up as “Hector” to help save Gabby. Walt also believes “Hector” burned up the heroin sold by the mob boss. Henry and Mathias covered up the fact that it was Henry who dressed up as “Hector.” Walt confronts Henry and they get into a knock down, drag out fight inside the “red pony” bar.

The mob boss and Walt made a deal. The boss will pull out the drugs and prostitution from “Four Arrows”, if Walt doesn't turn him over to the FBI. The boss has killed Jamie who was the heroin supplier to Absaroka county.

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(Robert Taylor as Walt Longmire)

'Hawaii Five-0' A rogue British MI6 agent comes to the island

“Hawaii Five-0" (CBS) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired at 8 p.m. (central time) in Albuquerque, NM on KRQE 13. Last night's episode on Sept. 30, 2016 was called, “no ke ali'i wahine a me ka 'aina.” In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 9.62 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.3 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic. “Shark Tank” grabbed 4.99 overall & 1.1 with adults. “Dateline” nabbed 4.68 overall & 1.0 with adults (9-11 p.m).

“Hawaii Five-0” stars, Alex O'Loughlin (Steve McGarrett), Daniel Dae Kim (Chin Ho Kelly), Grace Park (Kono Kalakaua), Scott Caan (Danny Williams), Masi Oka (Max Bergman) & Chi McBride (Lou Grover).

“No ke ali'i wahine a me ka 'aina.” The “Five-0” team thought they had caught a serial killer who leaves “chess set” pieces inside his dead victim's mouths. That killer left a chess piece inside Steve's home who seeks out a behavioral analyst for help. The analyst says that the killer admires Steve and that's why he left the chess piece. Meanwhile, a former British MI6 agent named Harry, steals an ornament from a penthouse party. He leaves and cracks open the ornament. It is filled with diamonds. The “Five-0” team discovers that there is a “contract hit” out on Harry.

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(Steve, right, works with Harry a former MI6 Agent, Far Left)

'Dateline' Teen boy strangled to death in a small town

"Dateline" (NBC) can be seen each Friday evening at 9/8 p.m. It aired in Albuquerque, NM at 8 p.m. (central time) on KOB 4. Last night's episode on Sept. 30, 2016 was called, "The Accused." In the overnight TV ratings it garnered 4.68 million TV viewers overall. It reached 1.0 million TV viewers in the all important 18 to 49 adult demographic (9-11 p.m.). "Hawaii Five-0" (CBS) grabbed 9.62 overall & 1.3 with adults. “Shark Tank" (ABC) nabbed 4.99 overall & 1.1 with adults.

“Dateline” is an investigative program focusing on crime & murder in the United States. The reporter and narrator of this episode is Keith Morrison.

“The Accused.” Nick is a black male and his girlfriend Tandy is a white female. Their relationship was frowned upon in a small town called, Potsdam, New York. Tandy's son was named Garrett who was seen on camera riding his skateboard. He returned home before his mom. A neighbor heard a scream and the “click” of a lock on a door. Garrett was found un-responsive and died at the hospital. He was 12-years-old. Nick and Tandy had broken up and he became a suspect.

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'Longmire' Cady faces charges of murder as Walt meets with mob boss

LONGMIRE on NET-FLIX. S05E08. The modern western can be seen streaming online at “Netflix.” The eighth episode is called, “Stand your ground.” There are no TV ratings to report.

“Longmire” stars, Robert Taylor (Sheriff Walt Longmire), Katee Sackhoff (Victoria 'Vic' Moretti), Lou Diamond Phillips (Henry Standing Bear), Cassidy Freeman (Cady Longmire) & Adam Bartley (The Ferg).

“Stand your ground.” Cady is facing charges of killing the abusive husband who tormented his native wife. She shot him with the gun Jacob gave her and it was a gun she didn't know how to use. Walt goes to his daughter's side, but is caught up with the Irish mob. The head of that mob tells Walt that he pulled out of the “Four Arrows” Indian Casino. No more drugs and no more prostitution. Henry finds a book ledger that belonged to Malachi and he gives it to Jacob. Malachi has been receiving money off the top of all the drugs.

Cady's lawyer gets the murder charges dropped on a “stand your ground” law in Wyoming. The tribal community accepts her for taking a gun to the “white man menace.” She now has too many native clients. Jacob gives her a list of names to hire on as employees. It is a political move because those names are related to tribal council members. Jacob wants to keep his job.

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'48 Hours' 2-Hour back-to-back episodes Oct. 1, 2016

48 HOURS on CBS. The second episode in the 2-hour segment is called, "The Mortician, The Murder, The Movie" which will air at 10/9 p.m. 

CBS says, "All new: Did a mortician kill and freeze a widow to live off of her millions or was it a desperate act to end abuse? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates."

'48 Hours' 2-hour back-to-back episodes Oct. 1, 2016

48 HOURS on CBS. The first episode of the 2-hour segment is called, "My Mother's Murder" which will air at 9/8 p.m.

CBS says, " A blockbuster new twist upends the case against a young woman charged with killing her mother. "48 Hours" correspondent Richard Schlesinger returns to the case he's been covering for more than a decade."

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'Longmire' Cady Longmire is tested while trying to help an abused native wife

LONGMIRE on NET-FLIX. S05E07. The modern western can be seen streaming online at “Netflix.” The seventh episode is called, “From this day Forward.” There are no TV ratings to report.

“Longmire” stars, Robert Taylor (Sheriff Walt Longmire), Katee Sackhoff (Victoria 'Vic' Moretti), Lou Diamond Phillips (Henry Standing Bear), Cassidy Freeman (Cady Longmire) & Adam Bartley (The Ferg).

“From this day forward.” Remember, Cady Longmire was given a $750,000 check from Jacob Nighthorse. That money was to help open a legal office on the Reservation. The tribe doesn't take too kindly that a “white” woman is coming onto their Native land. Jacob gives Cady a rifle as a gift. She has to use that gun later, to defend a native wife from her abusive “white” husband.

Meanwhile, Walt, Vic and “The Ferg” investigate a man who was killed and stuffed inside a large hollow tree. He had gone missing two years before, but his wife claims she got a letter from him the month before. Vic begins to throw up and suspects that she might be pregnant. She slept with Travis and Eammon around the same time. She reluctantly takes the pregnancy test.

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(Robert Taylor as Walt Longmire)