Watching CSI

Melina Kanakaredes is a stunner at last Sunday’s Comedy for a Cure(April, 6). Proceeds from the benefit went the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.

Tuberous sclerosis complex is a genetic condition characterized by lesions of the skin and central nervous system, tumor growth and seizures. The disease affects some people severely, while others are so mildly affected that it often goes undiagnosed. Some people with tuberous sclerosis experience developmental delay, mental retardation and autism. However, there are also many people with tuberous sclerosis living independent, healthy lives who are enjoying challenging professions such as doctors, lawyers, educators and researchers.

This year’s event was headed by Patricia Heaton.

THE CSI TEAM INVESTIGATES A TWISTED TRAIL OF EVIDENCE WHEN A TOP PROPERTY SALESMAN WASHES UP ON ROCKAWAY BEACH, ON “CSI: NY,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16

“Like Water For Murder” - The CSI team inspects a twisted trail of evidence when a salesman washes up on Rockaway Beach along with several dead sharks, on CSI: NY Wednesday, April 16 (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

RECURRING:

Dr. Sid Hammerback: Robert Joy

GUEST CAST:

Reed Garrett: Kyle Gallner
Quinn Shelby: Kristen Dalton
Charles Kohl: Theodore Zoumpoulidis
Jessica Hughes: Breanne Racano
Tim Campbell: Sigmund Watkins
Chrissy Watson: Kelly Bellini
PJ Davis: Esther Marie
Reporter #1: Taira Soo
Reporter #2: David A. cooper
Matt Cooper: Todd Cahoon

Written by: Sam Humphrey

Directed by: Anthony Hemingway

RATING: TVPG-V

Some folks suggest that Danny isn’t kissing Lindsay in this scene. It really never occurred. What do you guys think.

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Hill Harper helped honor Spike Lee at last week’s Behind the Lens Award. The award was established in “2002 by Chrysler to recognize and celebrate the achievements of individuals who work behind the scenes in the entertainment industry.” Hill got his big break in Lee’s Get on the Bus.

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CBS released a photo montage featuring behind-the-scenes snaps of new episode filming. We see a backstage action from all three shows. If you are crime drama fan like myself you’ll also enjoy the photos of NCIS and Criminal Minds.

WHEN A FIRE BREAKS OUT IN STELLA’S BUILDING, THE CSIs INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE AND DETERMINE IT WAS ARSON, ON “CSI: NY,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

“Right Next Door” - When a fire breaks out in Stella’s apartment, the CSIs investigate and determine it was arson, on CSI: NY, Wednesday, April 9 (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

RECURRING:

Dr. Sid Hammerback: Robert Joy

GUEST CAST:

Bonnie Dillard: Kimberly Quinn
K. Jason/Austin: Austin Reed Whitlock
Rikki Sandoval: Jaqueline Pinol
Sean Nolan: Ron Melendez
Bailey O’Dell: Destiny Grace Whitlock
Mom O’Dell: Lisa Vachon
Megan Tanner: Heidi Schooler

Written by: Executive Producer Pam Veasey

Directed by: Rob Bailey

RATING: To Be Announced

Melina Kanakaredes showed her support at a Stuart House Benefit earlier this month. The benefit featured an “afternoon of shopping, bidding, live music, food and fashionable festivities on Melrose and Robertson outside his (John Varvatos)flagship boutique. “Shop To Show Your Support” will benefit Stuart House, a nationally recognized program of the Rape Treatment Center, serving the special needs of child victims of sexual abuse and their families.”

Stuart House is an “internationally recognized, model program that was created by the Rape Treatment Center in Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, with support form SHARE, to serve the special needs of sexually abused children.”

Kudso to Melina for supporting this great cause. One hundred percent of the profits went to support the center. If you’d like to donate click HERE.

We all know that Hill Harper is a big Barack Obama supporter but WHAT is he voting for.

AN ANONYMOUS TIPSTER TAKES THE CSIs TO AN ABANDONED WAREHOUSE WHERE THEY HOPE TO FIND ONE OF THE CITY’S MOST-WANTED CRIMINALS, ON “CSI: NY,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL

“DOA For A Day” - Working with an anonymous tip, the CSIs travel to an abandoned warehouse where they hope to find one of the city’s most-wanted criminals, on CSI: NY Wednesday, April 2 (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

RECURRING

Dr. Sid Hammerback: Robert Joy

GUEST CAST

Jessica Angell: Emmanuelle Vaugier
Suspect X: Kam Heskin
Russ McHenry: Bryan Anderson
Jordan Gates: Jessalyn Gilsig
Bartender: Joshua Pence

Written by: John Dove & Executive Producer Peter M. Lenkov

Directed by: Christine Moore

RATING: To Be Announced

CBS is on a role with their videos. Who can’t resist bevy of Danny Messer one-liners in his signature New York accent?

I think my favorite Danny line so far is:

“My favorite kind of wine is beer.”

Suprise! Suprise!

/Sarcasm

All three CSIs have been renewed for the 2008-2009 season.  Did we really expect anything less?

WGA(Writers Guild of America) members and studio heads are near a deal that would end the three-month strike. Inside sources say a signed deal may happen by the end of the week. Rumors abound that studios are considering an extended season. That could mean CSI, CSI Miami and CSI:NY would be able to wrap up some pivotal plots. I’m thinking the whole Sara/Grissoms storyline. He asked her to marry him and then she bolts. That certainly needs some more explanation.

On Miami, I’d like to see a bit of more the Horatio/Kyle relationship develop. With Mac’s nemesis being brought down, there isn’t much left hanging on New York though we could be in for some surprises. If they do make a deal by the end of the month, I’d guess that production would could start as early as Monday morning.

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We all know that Hill was an avid Obama supporter but I had no idea(maybe I’d forgotten) that Adam Rodriquez was a supporter as well. The video features a bevy of celebs singing and speaking along with an Obama speech. Interestingly enough, the Obama campaign had nothing to do with the actual creation of the video(got that little tidbit from NPR) though they sure are capitalizing on it now. Adam appears around 1:57 in the video. Hill show up very briefly near the end. Aisha Tyler, who was a lab tech on CSI for a time, first shows up at 1:02 but also follows Adam’s appearance. It’s a pretty cool vid be ye a supporter or not. And who can resist John Legend singing.

“Playing With Matches” - A drowning victim falls out of a self-cleaning restroom and what first looks like a freak accident turns into foul play and the CSIs must investigate the hows and whys of the case, on CSI: NY, Wednesday, Feb. 6 (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

RECURRING
Dr. Sid Hammerback…………………. Robert Joy

GUEST CAST
Det. Jessica Angell………… Emmanuelle Vaugier
Kendall Novack………………………… Bess Wohl
Mercury…………………………… Jason Chambers
Concrete Cowgirl/Sandra………….. Nicole Lenz
Seth Riggins………………………………. Reid Scott
Vinnie Parson………………………….. Aaron Behr
Attorney………………………………….. Brad Graiff
John Szabo……………………… Christopher Bello

Written by: Bill Haynes
Directed by: Christine Moore