Watching CSI

WHEN THREE DEFENDANTS ARE GUNNED DOWN ON THE EVE OF THEIR TRIAL, MAC MUST MAKE GOOD ON A PROMISE HE MADE TO A WITNESS, ON CSI: NY, WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5

“Enough” When three defendants are gunned down on the eve of their trial, Mac is forced to make good on a promise he made to a reluctant witness, on CSI: NY Wednesday, Nov. 5 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS

Det. Mac Taylor: Gary Sinise
Det. Stella Bonasera: Melina Kanakaredes
Danny Messer: Carmine Giovinazzo
Dr. Sheldon Hawkes: Hill Harper
Det. Don Flack: Eddie Cahill
Lindsay Monroe: Anna Belknap
Adam Ross: AJ Buckley
Dr. Sid Hammerback: Robert Joy

GUEST CAST

Det. Jessica Angell: Emmanuelle Vaugier
Luther Stockton: Joshua Levine
Nathaniel Gates: Anthony Nacarato
Duckens LaBranche: Bryan Terrell Clark
Vivian Knox: Nikki Griffin
Mickey Donovan: J.R. Cacia
Judge Alexis Halpern: Shauna Stoddart
Ada Natalie: Heather Mazur
Kevin Hall: Teddy Dunn
Maggie Hall: Katherine Cunningham-Eves
Dea Agent Dewey: Moe Irvin

Written by: Zachary Reiter

Directed by: Alex Zakrzewski

RATING: To Be Announced

The woman accused of stalking David Caruso is being sought on an international warrant and may be living in Mexico. The Austrian woman is accused of sending over 100 letters to the David, many of them containing death threats.

The woman, who’s in her early 40’s, “was charged with stalking and threatening to kill Caruso, but failed to show for her trial in July 2007 and again in April.” According to international, authorities she may be living and working in Mexico. In 2007, the woman is suspected of sending a letter with a Miami postmark that bore this sentence, “”I will locate you and your ugly Latina tramp and kill you.”

It was unclear if she was talking about costar Alana De La Garza, who played Marisol Caine or his former girlfriend Liza Marquez, the mother of his two youngest children.

I’m telling you that Hill Harper makes me tired just covering him.  He’s recorded another PSA (with Vivica Fox, Chris Tucker and other stars) giving you guidelines for smooth voting experience.  Remember to bring an ID and don’t wear political paraphernalia and VOTE Early if you can.

Former Laguna Beach reality star Kristin Cavallari has landed a guest appearance on CSI:NY. She’ll play a handbag designer.

“We wanted a fresh face. Someone young, attractive, hip. And because the episode is set in the fashion world, we thought who is a bigger trendsetter than Kristin?” CSI:NY executive producer Peter Lenkov told Access Hollywood. “My tween daughters talk about her all the time. I finally stood up, took notice and jumped on the Kristin bandwagon.”

Cavallari previously appeared on Veronica Mars and Cane.  Young Hollywood is really digging CSI:NY. Rumer Willis will make a guest appearance on the show’s hundred episode later this month.

Kristin’s episode is set to air December 17.  You’ll have to watch to find out if she’s the victim or killer.

Social viewing rooms are the latest CBS innovation. I noticed these when I missed an episode of CSI and watched it later on the CBS site. Friends from around the country are “able to join a virtual room to watch a synchronized playback of popular programs while chatting, taking polls, quizzes and even throwing such animated objects as tomatoes and kisses at the screen.”

“In the past when you watch videos online, it’s a very isolating experience,” said Anthony Soohoo, senior general manager of CBS Interactive. “This takes people 3,000 miles away and makes them feel like they’re sitting on the couch next to each other. The social viewing room is a next-generation social media platform that lets users engage with each other and the content they are watching in a fun new way.”

I agree. Watching video can be a very isolating experience even when you have people to view with. Sometimes friends and family don’t get your zeal for a particular program nor are they up on the history. Has H ever gotten over Marisol? Will Sara and Grissom ride off into the sunset together? I used to hang out in a CSI chatroom with some online friends while CSI is was on and it was really a fund experience.

I really like the idea of social viewing. Would any Watching CSI readers be interested in setting up a viewing after a show aired? It could be lots of fun. I’d love to meet our readers. Has anyone tried a viewing room with a group of friends? I’d love to hear about it.

THE CSI TEAM INVESTIGATES THE SUSPICIOUS DEATH OF A YOUNG WOMAN WHO TURNS OUT TO BE THE DAUGHTER OF A WANTED CRIMINAL, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, OCT. 30

Nicholas Turturro (”I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry”) And Jason Lewis (”Sex And The City”) Guest Star

“Let It Bleed” - During the course of an investigation, the CSIs discover that their victim, a young woman who was murdered and found with several different blood types in her system, is the daughter of a wanted criminal, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Oct. 30 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Nicholas Turturro (”I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry”) and Jason Lewis (”Sex and the City”) guest star.

SERIES REGULARS:

Gil Grissom: William Petersen
Catherine Willows: Marg Helgenberger
Nick Stokes: George Eads
Captain Jim Brass: Paul Guilfoyle
Greg Sanders: Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins: Robert David Hall
David Phillips: David Berman
Hodges: Wallace Langham
Wendy Simms: Liz Vassey
Riley Adams: Lauren Lee Smith

GUEST CAST:

Goya: Nicholas Turturro
Craig Hess: Jason Lewis
Det. Vartann: Alex Carter
Mandy Webster: Sheeri Rappaport
Lindsey Willows: Kay Panabaker
Officer Brady: Carlos Alazraqui
Emelina Carlos: Alex Meneses
Sylvie Thornton: Nicole Paggi
Barry Wunderlick: Alex Solowitz
Angelica Carlos: Alexandra Willers
Joe: Guiseppe Andrews
Zombie Butcher: Randolph Adams
Officer Mitchell: Larry Mitchell
Convenience Store Clerk: Anadel Baughn
Donut Dolly: Nicole Malgarini

WRITTEN BY: Corinne Marinan

DIRECTED BY: Brad Tanenbaum

RATING: To Be Announced

Eva LaRue and daughter Kaya McKenna Callahan, 6, smiled at the recent High School Musical 3 Premiere. High School Musical 3 opened this past weekend with $42 million in ticket sells. That Kaya’s a cutie.

They even use the Indiana Jones font. Heh.

Check out Episode details HERE.

THE CSIs INVESTIGATE THE DEATH OF A YOUNG ARCHAEOLOGIST WHO MAY HAVE UNEARTHED THE ANSWER TO ONE OF NEW YORK CITY’S OLDEST MURDER MYSTERIES, ON “CSI: NY,” WEDNESDAY, OCT. 29

“The Cost of Living” - While investigating the death of a young archaeologist who may have unearthed the answer to one of New York City’s oldest murder mysteries, the CSIs discover anything can be purchased on the Internet, even someone else’s life, on CSI: NY, Wednesday, Oct. 29 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

Det. Mac Taylor: Gary Sinise
Det. Stella Bonasera: Melina Kanakaredes
Danny Messer: Carmine Giovinazzo
Dr. Sheldon Hawkes: Hill Harper
Det. Don Flack: Eddie Cahill
Lindsay Monroe: Anna Belknap
Adam Ross: AJ Buckley
Dr. Sid Hammerback: Robert Joy

GUEST CAST:

James Sutton: Chad Faust
Jessica Redi: Katie Cleary
Vincent Wright: Emrhys Matthew Cooper
Laura Roman: Tania Raymonde
Wolford Bessie: Victor Togunde
Large Man/Diakos: Adoni Maropis
Matt Henson: Joshua Snyder
George Kolovos: Paul Papadakis

Written by: John Dove

Directed by: Rob Bailey

RATING: TV14-LV

Eva La Rue recently appeared at at the 4th annual InConcert to benefit Project Angel Food. Project Angel Food provides nutritious meals for people suffering from life threatening illnesses. The meals are prepared by professional chef with the help of volunteers and assistants.

Since its inception in 1989, the Project Angel Food Program has prepared and delivered more than 3.4 million meals. Last year, the Project Angel Food Program prepared and delivered 412,446 meals to 1,600 individuals.

The meals are “are nutritiously-appropriate, attractive and always made with the freshest ingredients.”   registered dietitians “provide clients with individual, nutritional counseling. There is no charge to clients for these services.”  Project Angel Food was founded by self help lecturer and author Marianne Williamson.

Kudos to Eva for doing her bit.

Looks like they may set the stage for Grissom’s leaving with this grief counselor. What do you think of the new CSI?

THE CSI TEAM INVESTIGATES A SERIES OF VICTIMS FOUND SEEMINGLY FLASH FROZEN IN PLACE AFTER DEATH, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, OCT. 23

Introducing Lauren Lee Smith As CSI Riley Adams

Alex Kingston (”ER”), Jeffrey Tambor (”Arrested Development”) and Will McCormack (”Dirt”) Guest Star

“Art Imitates Life” - When a series of victims are found deceased seemingly in the middle of everyday activities, the CSIs must determine what is causing them to remain upright after death, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Oct. 23 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Alex Kingston (”ER”), Jeffrey Tambor (”Arrested Development”) and Will McCormack (”Dirt”) guest star.

GUEST CAST:

Patricia Alwick: Alex Kingston
Jerzy Skaggs: Jeffrey Tambor
Langston Weller: Will McCormack
Conrad Ecklie: Marc Vann
Det. Vartann: Alex Carter
Mandy Webster: Sheeri Rappaport
Henry Andrews: Jon Wellner
Jogger: K.C. Ramsey
Stroller Lady: Clara York
Carlotta Perotti: Geneva Somers
Det. Gabriel Williams: Gabriel Casseus
Cabbie: Googy Gress
Bird Watcher: Joe Ochman
Distraught Woman: Alexandra Barreto
Arthur Blisterman: Ritchie Coster
Harley Soon: Davis Wyn
Street Person #1: Nina Millin
Street Person #2: Jordan Tartakow
Street Person #3: Gregg Binkley
Boy: Carsun Hall

WRITTEN BY: Evan Dunsky

DIRECTED BY: Kenneth Fink

RATING: To Be Announced

THE MURDER OF A HIGH END, CORPORATE “FIXER” TAKES THE CSIs INTO THE DISPARATE WORLDS OF POLITICAL CORRUPTION, PERSONAL BETRAYAL AND SILICONE DOLLS, ON “CSI: NY,” WEDNESDAY, OCT. 22

Mykelti Williamson (”Forrest Gump”) Guest Stars as Chief of Detectives Brigham Sinclair

“Sex, Lies, and Silicone” - The murder of a corporate “fixer” takes the CSIs into the disparate worlds of political corruption, personal betrayal and silicone dolls, on CSI: NY Wednesday, Oct. 22 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

Det. Mac Taylor: Gary Sinise
Det. Stella Bonasera: Melina Kanakaredes
Danny Messer: Carmine Giovinazzo
Dr. Sheldon Hawkes: Hill Harper
Det. Don Flack: Eddie Cahill
Lindsay Monroe: Anna Belknap
Adam Ross: AJ Buckley
Dr. Sid Hammerback: Robert Joy

GUEST CAST:

Chief of Detectives Brigham Sinclair: Mykelti Williamson
Amber Mead: Ann Steele
Stephen Sowan: Lars Scissorhands
Devon Gummersall: Trevor Jones
Greg Pullman: Andrew Walker
Anthony Martino: Christopher Stapleton
Rebecca Anderson: Kelly Noonan
Hank Gorem: Brian Poth

Written by: Wendy Battles

Directed by: Jonathan Glassner

RATING: To Be Announced

Joe the Plumber was a huge deal at the last presidential debate, In case you missed all the hullabaloo,
Joe Wurzelbacherr(who may or may not be a certified plumber) publicly questioned Barack Obama about his tax plan. (Seems Joe was planning to buy the business from his employer.)

In response to all media frenzy, Hill Harper is asking Joe’s and JoAnn’s to upload their videos of support to Joe’s 4 Obama. Hill is a longtime friend and supporter of Obama. The have been close since their day at Harvard Law School . He’s hosted fundraisers and campaigned heavily for the Democratic nominee.

Adam Rodriquez is the only other CSIer that I know of who’s openly supporting a candidate. I know that Gary Sinise is a a conservative but I’ve not see him on the McCain-Palin campaign trail. Have you guys spotted any CSIs on the campaign trail.

Am I the only one that really likes it when they put H in an actual lab coat like the good old days?

Episode details are HERE.