Classic Podcast '48 Hours' episode 'Betrayal' with Maureen Maher

48 Hours, "A report on the September 3, 2006 disappearance of Nina Reiser, a Russian doctor who had married Hans Reiser. The couple had two children, but their marriage began to fall apart and Nina began an affair with Sean Sturgeon, Hans’ best friend. Embroiled in a nasty custody fight, Nina dropped off the children at Hans’ house on Labor Day weekend and then mysteriously vanished. “48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports." 

This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/18/2009.

Note: I recorded this when it aired back then. If I remember, that supposed boyfriend was so..., melodramatic. Give me a break.

Podcast 'Morrison Mysteries' episode four 'The Confession'

Morrison Mysteries, "The mystery of what happened to John Jago seems finally solved after someone confesses to killing him. But all is not as it seems, as the trial concludes with a stunning twist."

Podcast 'Morrison Mysteries' episode three 'The Murder Trial'

Morrison Mysteries, "Brothers Ambrose and Silas go on trial for the murder of John Jago. Naomi swears Ambrose is innocent. But London attorney Philip Lefrank is not so sure."

Peacock will stream 'Gary Coleman' on Aug. 29, 2024

DIFF'RENT STROKES on NBC (1978-1986). It was cancelled after 7 seasons because of declining viewership. But, was revived by ABC for its' final season.

The story is simple. A rich white male adopts two black boys from Harlem at New York City. The boys were moved into an upper class neighborhood. The sitcom dealt with comedy but had special episodes focusing on alcoholism, hitchhiking, child abuse, molestation and bulimia.

Gary Coleman (Arnold Jackson) and Todd Bridges (Willis Jackson) were the black kids. Dana Plato (Kimberly Drummond) was their new sister who was white. She was the daughter of Conrad Bain (Phillip Drummond). All of them became child "stars." Coleman was the youngest and he would become the most famous. His catchphrase, "What'choo talkin' 'bout, Willis?" was imitated by kids across the U.S. 

Back then - There were only three TV networks ABC-CBS-NBC. The ratings for many shows were solid. Especially family shows like "Strokes" which had a huge fan base. Cable TV entered into homes by 1980.

Sadly, the child cast had deep personal problems after "Strokes" ended in 1986. Their fame had disappeared and both Bridges and Plato plunged into substance abuse.

Coleman had it the worst because he was genetically a small person and would remain that way into adulthood. Plus, his parents who were his guardians had stolen most of his earnings from the TV show. He had virtually nothing in the bank when he became 18-years-old. It played out in the press and his parents became villains until Coleman's death at age 42.

Below is the Introduction of "Diff'rent Strokes" from Season One 1978.

Concert Trailer ' Usher: Rendezvous in Paris' in theaters on Sept. 12, 2024

Trailer 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' in theaters on Sept. 6, 2024

Trailer 'A New York Story' in theaters on Sept. 6, 2024

Indie Trailer 'Seeking Mavis Beacon' in theaters on Sept. 6, 2024

Western Trailer 'The Thicket' in theaters on Sept. 6, 2024

Trailer 'The Front Room' in theaters on Sept. 6, 2024

Trailer 'The Mother of All Lies' in theaters on Sept. 6, 2024

In Movie Theaters 'Afraid' on Aug. 31, 2024

CBS prime-time 'College Football' will pre-empt '48 Hours' on Saturday Aug. 31, 2024

COLLEGE FOOTBALL begins on CBS this Saturday Aug. 31, 2024. The prime-time games will pre-empt "48 Hours" this Fall.

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48 HOURS on CBS. The 37th TV season will begin on Sept. 21, 2024 at 9/8 p.m.

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Podcast 'Morrison Mysteries' episode 'The Dead Alive: The Missing Man' part two

Morrison Mysteries, "There's tension at the Meadowcroft estate. Farm manager John Jago fights furiously with the owner's sons, Ambrose and Silas. They discover that Jago had a secret meeting with Ambrose's girlfriend, Naomi. And then suddenly... John Jago goes missing."

Podcast 'Dateline' recent episode 'Stone-Cold' with Josh Mankiewicz

Dateline, When a hard-charging boss in Arizona is shot to death, investigators uncover a complex web of bruised egos in his professional life and a trail of broken hearts in his personal life. Josh Mankiewicz reports."

Podcast '20/20' classic episode 'The Doomsday Prophet: Truth and Lies'

20/20, "Examining the Fundamentalist Latter-Day Saints community, and the unconventional, controversial life of its prophet, Warren Jeffs, including the rise of the sect and its practice of polygamy."

Aired on 02/15/2024

Podcast '20/20' classic episode 'True Crime Vault: Her Last Chance'

20/20, "Kim Long says she came home late one night to find her boyfriend murdered. A jury said she was the killer. But can a new attorney, and a new look at the evidence, set her free?"

Originally Broadcast 02/04/2017

Note: This woman is full of Malarkey. (IMO).

Friday night 'Dateline' will be pre-empted by 'Paralympics' on Aug. 30, 2024

DATELINE on NBC. The crime show I'll be pre-empted this week by the Paralympics at Paris, France 2024.

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Podcast 'Morrison Mysteries' episode 'The Secret Garden' part one

Morrison Mysteries, "London attorney Philip Lefrank travels to America for a relaxing vacation with his relatives, the Meadowcrofts. But he soon finds himself embroiled in an intense and dangerous family drama."

Classic Movie Flashback 'Chariots of Fire' 1981 with Ben Cross

CHARIOTS OF FIRE distributed by 20th CENTURY FOX (1981). It opened in U.S movie theaters and grossed $59 million from a $5 million budget. It became the biggest grossing import from Britain that year. (movie ticket price $2.78 for 1981). It would also become the 7th highest grossing film of that year.

The story is based on two real life athletic runners from the United Kingdom (Britain). They are Eric Lidell and Harold Abrahams who competed in the 1924 Olympics. Eric is a devout Christian who says that he runs for the glory of God. Harold is an English Jew who competes against the prejudice of his people. 

It is an inspirational movie because of the musical score. The film's theme was released as a single record. It climbed up the Billboard's hot 100 list for five months in the U.S.. It hit the number #1 spot for one week in May of 1981. Gone are the days when instrumental movie theme songs reached Billboard's top 100. It's not like that in 2024.

The "Chariots of Fire" single record debuted on the Billboard Classical Digital Songs chart three times. Number #3 (2012), number #18 (2014), and number #16 (2015).

The soundtrack album topped the U.S., Billboard 200 album charts for 4 weeks in 1981. 

It was nominated for 7 Academy Awards (Oscar) and won 4. That includes, Best Picture, Best Screenplay by Colin Welland, Best Original Score by Vangelis and Best Costume Design by Milena Canonero.

Below is the digitally remastered movie trailer from 2012. Right before the London Olympic games that year.

Below is the Number #1 hit single in the U.S. It's an instrumental theme song that climbed Billboard's Popular chart for 5 months. Before reaching the top spot.

CBS '48 Hours' Saturday night back-to-back episodes

48 HOURS on CBS. The Summer continues with double crime episodes. Below are last Saturday night's two segments. You can stream and watch over at Paramount+.

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Top Box Office 'Deadpool & Wolverine' jump back to number #1 with $18 million

TOP BOX OFFICE / WEEK-ENDING / AUG. 25, 2024 / ESTIMATED 

1. Deadpool & Wolverine                 Walt Disney $18,300,000

2. Alien: Romulus                         20th Century… $16,200,000

3. It Ends With Us                         Sony Pictures $11,850,000

4. Blink Twice                                 Amazon MGM $7,323,661

5. The Forge                                 Sony Pictures $6,600,000

6. Twisters                                         Universal         $6,200,000

7. Coraline                                         Fathom Events $5,006,175

8. The Crow                                 Lionsgate         $4,600,000

9. Despicable Me 4                         Universal         $4,400,000

10. Inside Out 2                                 Walt Disney $2,100,000

Podcast '20/20' episode 'Gone Before the Storm'

20/20 on ABC. This podcast episode is called, "Gone Before the Storm."

"Anthony Harris speaks with ABC News’ 20/20 more than 20 years after he was released from prison for a crime he didn’t commit, the murder of his neighbor Devan Duniver."

Podcast 'Dateline' episode 'Young Lords of Chaos' with Keith Morrison

DATELINE on NBC. This classic episode is called, "Lords of Chaos."

"A rare look at the frightening power of a charismatic killer, just 18 years old -- a teenage mastermind who convinces other kids to kill. Would even a hardened reporter covering his story get caught up in the spell?  Keith Morrison reports."

Friday night's 'Stone-Sold' with Josh Mankiewicz

DATELINE on NBC. Friday Night's episode was called, "Stone-Cold" (08/23/2024).

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