Watching CSI

Wow. It’s getting more real every single day.

Wow.  I’m not sure that William Petersen would have ever agreed to this and I’m not sure that Laurence has either but there’s talk that he might head to over to CSI Miami for a crossover episode.   According to David Caruso, it just might happen.

“I talked to [Fishburne] the other night, and he’s said he’s open to [a crossover].” Caruso said to E! News. “I’ve been on all three CSIs, and I take that as a badge of honor. The [crossovers] really work, so I hope we get to do one.”

It’s no secret that William Petersen was never a huge fan of the spin-offs and even passed up a chance to be an executive producer on Miami. It’ll be interested to see how such a serious actor handles the fun factor on Miami.

Wow. It’s starting to seem real now.

Wow this is going to be a hankie ep for me. Grissom tells the team he’s leaving in 19 Down…

I think it’s wonderful that a true theater guy like Billy has been able to create enough financial freedom to do exactly what he wants to do.  This is also a treat for the diehart Billy fan like myself. It means that they’ll be more opportunities to see Billy preform live.  Here’s the official announcement.

I am delighted to announce that William Petersen has accepted our invitation to join the Steppenwolf ensemble. Many of you remember Billy from the early days of the ensemble when he acted with us in Balm in Gilead and Fool for Love.

Billy was one of the founders of Remains Theatre, the original company of both Amy Morton and Gary Cole. Remains and Steppenwolf grew up together in the Chicago theater scene of the late 1970s and ’80s and many of our company members have known one another and worked together for years. Our founders, Gary, Jeffrey and Terry recently approached me to suggest that we extend the invitation to Billy to join Steppenwolf when it became clear that Billy would be concentrating, once again, on working on stage and maintaining a base in Chicago. As you know, Billy is now on our stage in our production of Dublin Carol and will be acting in Blackbird at Victory Gardens later this season.

We are very fortunate to have our long-time friend officially a member of our company.

Sincerely,

Martha Lavey

Congratulations to the theater and Billy.

I’m going to miss Grissom-a lot but Lawrence looks like he’ll fit very nicely.

It’s the end of era and the beginning of another. We’ve got the first photos of Lawrence Fishburne as CSI’s Dr. Raymond Langston. We’ll first see Langston in 19 Down(9×9) when Grissom “secretly joins Langston’s class to gain access to an infamous serial killer, Dick & Jane Killer.”  

Earlier this year CBS, had this to say about the character: “Fishburne will play a former pathologist who is now working as an itinerant college lecturer, teaching a course in criminalistics. His focus is on understanding criminal behavior, how and why people commit acts of violence — tendencies he disturbingly sees within himself. In the course of a murder investigation, he comes into contact with the CSI team and ultimately joins the Las Vegas Crime Lab as a Level-1 CSI.”

The episode will air on December 11.

Last week Jorja Fox and other Hollywood types attended a panel discussion on “what to expect from Washington”.   It’s was part of a post election panel sponsored by The Artists and Athletes Alliance. Panelist include CNN’s Roland Martin and GOP strategist Fred Davis. The Alliance is co-chaired by Jason Alexander and Kelsey Grammer.

The Alliance “assist artists and athletes in navigating the halls of government, as well as helping them better understand the political process.” Others at the November meeting included Isaiah Washington, KaDee Strickland, Tom “Owner of the BoSox” Warner, Robert Knepper, Robbie Jones, Francis Fisher, Scott Wolfe, Alicia Witt and Joel McHale.

The advisory board itself includes Taye Diggs, Lauren Holly, and Percy Miller(aka Master P). I’m not sure if this group has any clear cut political agenda but the membership seems very diverse. Kelsey Grammer is a conservative while Jorja donated money to John Edward’s presidential bid.

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Wonder how Grissom’s doing this week….

Episode Details Are HERE.

INVESTIGATING A SHOOTING IN THE STREETS OF KOREATOWN PROVES DIFFICULT FOR THE CSI TEAM WHEN NONE OF THE WITNESSES WILL DISCUSS THE CRIME, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, NOV. 13

“Say Uncle” - After a shooting involving a young boy occurs right in the middle of Koreatown, none of the witnesses will speak to the CSI team investigating the case, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Nov. 13 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

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

RECURRING CAST:

Archie Johnson: Archie Kao

GUEST CAST:

Det. Chris Cavaliere: Jose Zuniga
Henry Andrews: Jon Wellner
Korean Teenager: Olivia Sui
Park Bang.: Gavin Toy
Korean Father: Brian Fong
Jang: Sung Kang
Kora Sil: Jin Yang
Sung Bang: Kevin Moon
Plastic Surgeon: Robert Dahey
Bob Lenz: Patrick Labyorteaux
Bae Chin: Lauren Tom
Jin Ming/Mr. Pan: Lanny Joon
Mrs. Lee June: Kyoko Lu
Officer Mitchell: Larry Mitchell
E.R. Doctor: Anthony DeSantis
Dr. Eisling: Peter MacKenzie
Office Kwan: James Kyson Lee
Officer Akers: Larry Sullivan

WRITTEN BY: Dustin Lee Abraham

DIRECTED BY: Richard J. Lewis

RATING: To Be Announced

GRISSOM SEEKS OUT THE HELP OF LADY HEATHER WHEN INVESTIGATING A SEEMINGLY CLEAN-CUT MAN, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, NOV. 6

Melinda Clarke Returns As Lady Heather

“Leave Out All the Rest” - When the CSI team investigates a case involving the world of domination, Grissom pays a visit to Lady Heather to help find some answers, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Nov. 6 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Melinda Clarke returns as Lady Heather.

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

RECURRING CAST:

Archie Johnson: Archie Kao

GUEST CAST:

Lady Heather: Melinda Clarke
Henry Andrews: Jon Wellner
Michelle Tournay: Peyton List
Ian Wallace: Sam Upton
Justine Stefani: Jessica Barth
Martin Devlin: Gil McKinney
Kumari: Rachelle Lefevre
Skinny Dude: Edi Gathegi
Officer Mitchell: Larry Mitchell

WRITTEN BY: Jacqueline Hoyt

DIRECTED BY: Kenneth Fink

RATING: To Be Announced

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

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 CSI TEAM INVESTIGATES THE CASE OF A HYPNOTIST BANK ROBBER WHOSE LAST HEIST ENDED IN MURDER, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, OCT. 16

Jorja Fox Reprises Her Role As Sara Sidle

“The Happy Place” - A hypnotist who uses her powers of persuasion to rob banks becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Oct. 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Jorja Fox reprises her role as Sara Sidle.

GUEST CAST:

Sara Sidle: Jorja Fox
Mandy Webster: Sheeri Rappaport
Det. Vega: Geoffrey Rivas
Viviana Conway aka Madame Marvelous: Glenne Headley
Scott Bonfilio: Sam Murphy
Randy Hopper: Bruno Campos
Det. Williams: Gabriel Casseus
Paula Bonfilio: Kristin Dattilo
Sprig Grenigier: Ricki Noel Lander
Pamela Adler: Michelle Anne Johnson
Tom Adler: Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
Trixie: Nicole Vicius
Leon Slocomb: Bruce Weitz
Tony Thorpe: Aldis Hodge
Jacob Wolf: Ivar Brogger
Brett Davidson: Ryan Doom
Grace Powell: Linara Washington
Old Lady: Connie Sawyer
Day Care Worker: Adrienne Smith
Bellman: Bambadjan Bamba
Clucker #1: Mark Nelson
Clucker #2: Martin Chow
Clucker #3: Baadje-Lyne Odums
Officer Akers: Larry Sullivan
Paula Francis: Paula Francis
Gina Cancelliere: Gina Cancelliere

WRITTEN BY: Sara Goldfinger

DIRECTED BY: Nathan Hope

RATING: To Be Announced

Marg Helgenberger and William Petersen sat down with ET to talk about WP leaving and the plans for this season.

Thank Rica!