All together now. YES. Jorja will return for the season premier plus several other season 10 episodes.
“We’re thrilled for Jorja’s return to `CSI,’” executive producer Carol Mendelsohn said, adding that viewers will “discover where life has taken Sara Sidle and what brings her back to the `CSI’ team in Las Vegas in our premiere episode.”
The last we saw of Sara she was in the Costa Rican jungle making out with Gil. Wonder what’s bringing her back to Vegas and if William Petersen will return at some point during the season. Hopefully TPTB won’t muck up what was a successful but non intrusive crime drama romance. What do you guys think of Sara returning?
Exciting isn’t it? What are your hopes for Sara’s return. I know you have some.
Hill Harper recently attended the a thank dinner for the President’s National Finance Committee. The dinner was “thank you from Obama and the Democratic National Committee to members of his presidential campaign’s national finance committee and members of the DNC’s National Advisory Board.” I’m not sure if Hill served on the finance committee (I think he did) but he was a huge supporter of the president from the beginning of his campaign.
Click below for a snippet of the President’s address to the crowd:
Most of Gary’s fans know he’s part of Hollywood’s conservative contingent. Now his name is being floated around as a possible savior to the troubled GOP. Nicole Wallace, a top Republican adviser thinks Gary’s acting background could help the party, “The natural strengths that an actor brings to politics would come in handy to anyone going up against Obama in 2012. We will need an effective communicator who can stand toe to toe with Obama’s eloquence.”
I’ve never heard Gary express any interest in public office but rumor has it that he, Jon Voight, Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton meet regularly as part of an informal group of conservative entertainers in Hollywood. If I were a betting mean I’d bet that Gary won’t actually run for office any time soon but could make some appearances at major GOP events in the next few years. Convention speech anyone?
Well not exactly but it’s a nice surprise for fans of both shows. The April 16 CSI episode features a guest appearance by Battlestar Galactica star Kate Vernon and a cameo by BSG creator Ronald D. Moore. Two BSG writers and director Michael Nankin also pitch in for the episode.
“It’s about a murder at a science fiction convention,” explained CSI Naren Shankar “It has a bit of a Battlestar Galactica vibe to it.”
“It’s a really fun episode,” Vernon told TVGuide.com. “I play a professor of media theology, and I’m making a documentary on the Gestalt constructs of sci-fi mythoculture.”
The episode’s murder investigation takes the team to a science fiction convention. “It’s a little wink to Battlestar,” Vernon added.
I know from hanging around the fandom that lots of CSI fans are huge BSG fans. A good time should be had by all.
WHEN A MURDER OCCURS DURING A HORSE RACE, HORATIO DISCOVERS THAT RYAN HAS A PERSONAL CONNECTION TO THE CASE, ON “CSI: MIAMI,” MONDAY, JAN. 19
“And They’re Offed” - When a murder occurs during a horse race, Horatio discovers that Ryan has a personal connection to the case, on CSI: MIAMI, Monday, Jan. 19 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SERIES REGULARS:
Horatio Caine: David Caruso
Calleigh Duquesne: Emily Procter
Eric Delko: Adam Rodriguez
Ryan Wolfe: Jonathan Togo
Det. Frank Tripp: Rex Linn
Natalia Boa Vista: Eva La Rue
Dr. Tara Price: Megalyn Echikunwoke
RECURRING CAST:
Michael Travers: Christopher Redman
Ivan Sarnoff: Andrew Divoff
Jane Bartlett: Samantha Quan
Billy Gantry: Tanner Blaze
GUEST CAST:
Robert Banyon: Lewis Smith
Wayne Tully: Graham Beckel
Mark Gentry: Josh Hopkins
Terrance Chase: Brian Van Holt
Jack Murphy: Gary Grubbs
Scott Aguilar: James Madio
Colleen Flanagan: Elizabeth Bond
MDPD Uniform: James Ryen
President Bush is set to give a farewell speech tomorrow. CBS has released a press release indicating that they will broadcast all programing for the evening. You’ll have to record a bit longer or stay up later to watch Grissom’s farewell but the show will still air.
CBS PROGRAMMING ADVISORY FOR THURSDAY, JAN. 15
CBS’s Thursday nightprime time schedule will be broadcast in its
entirety on Jan. 15, immediately following President Bush’s address to
the nation.
CBS’s lineup for the night includes a rebroadcast of the Dec. 11
episode of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, which introduced Laurence
Fishburne to the cast, followed by William Petersen’s farewell episode
of CSI and ELEVENTH HOUR.
Singer and budding actress Taylor Swift will appear in a CSI episode later this season. She’ll play a “a troubled teenager whose parents own a motel.” The episode begins in the present and flashes back to the previous year season by season.
Executive producer Carol Mendelsohn told US Weekly that Taylor is a huge fan of the show. “Before Christmas, we reached out to Taylor Swift because one of the CBS executives had told me, ‘Taylor loves your show.’ So Taylor came in to meet with me right before the holidays and we talked about the character.”
Mendelsohn warned the country singer that the part wasn’t all sunshine and light, “I said, ‘it’s a very edgy part, this may not be what you want. But she said, ‘I love it, and I want to do it.’”
According to Menhelsohn, the change will be dramatic, “This young girl will change physically, will change her hair,” Mendelsohn said. “I mean, clearly, your outward manifestation reflects the turmoil that’s inside of you, and so it’s really a very challenging role.”
The episode is set to air in late February or early March.
Well folks our time with Grissom as a perment fixture on CSI is coming to a close. Looks like the team even knows.
THE CSI TEAM DISCOVERS A LINK BETWEEN A NEW MURDER AND THE INFAMOUS “DICK & JANE KILLER,” ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, DEC. 11
Introducing Oscar Nominee And Emmy And Tony Award Winner Laurence Fishburne (”What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “The Matrix,” “Miss Evers’ Boys”) As Dr. Raymond Langston
“19 Down…” When a new murder leads to a connection with an infamous serial killer, Grissom secretly joins the class of well-known criminal pathologist Dr. Raymond Langston (Fishburne), to gain access to the killer and get a crack in the case, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Dec. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SERIES REGULARS:
Gil Grissom: William Petersen
Catherine Willows: Marg Helgenberger
Dr. Raymond Langston: Laurence Fishburne
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:
Conrad Ecklie: Marc Vann
Archie Johnson: Archie Kao
GUEST CAST:
Det. Vartann: Alex Carter
Mandy Webster: Sheeri Rappaport
Nathan Haskell: Bill Irwin
Gerald Tolliver: Brad Carter
ADA Valerie Nichols: Amy Aquino
Overcoat Man: Shane Woodson
Officer Akers: Larry Sullivan
Det. Ken Martz: Maury Sterling
Mr. Steiner: Richard Gilliland
Mrs. Steiner: Caroline Aaron
Thomas: Jimmi Simpson
Silvia: Aimee DeShayes
Car Wash Manager: David H. Lawrence XVII
Richie: Stephan Sowan
Donny: Todd Giebenhain
Student #1: Roy Vongtama
Dan Forester: Matt O’Leary
Tiffany Cohen: Mimi Michaels
Joel Steiner: Josh Jacobson
WRITTEN BY: Naren Shankar and Carol Mendelsohn, series co-executive producers
WHEN A SHOOTER TARGETS THE MOTEL WHERE DELKO IS STAYING, HORATIO MUST LOOK INTO DELKO’S PAST TO FIND THE KILLER, ON “CSI: MIAMI,” MONDAY, DEC. 8
“The DeLuca Motel” - When a shooter targets the motel where Delko is staying, Horatio must look into Delko’s past to find the killer, on CSI: MIAMI, Monday, Dec. 8 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
SERIES REGULARS:
Horatio Caine: David Caruso
Calleigh Duquesne: Emily Procter
Eric Delko: Adam Rodriguez
Ryan Wolfe: Jonathan Togo
Det. Frank Tripp: Rex Linn
Natalia Boa Vista: Eva La Rue
Dr. Tara Price: Megalyn Echikunwoke
GUEST CAST:
Linda Bowen: Kayla Mae Maloney
Neil Scofield: Matt Funke
Seth Copeland: J.R. May
Carl Reston: Corin Nemic
Molly Reston: Nicki Aycox
Enrico Moldano: Jordi Vilasuso
Kate Hawkes: Raya Meddine
Carmen Delko: Adriana Barraza
Dorothy Frost: Isabella Hofmann
Bartender: Anthony Nacarato
Sheila: Katie Gill
Man: Ryan Caltagirone
WRITTEN BY: Sunil Nayar, one of the series’ Executive Producers
Benson and John Boy’s Dad in one episode. Love it. I love when CSI does old Vegas. I wonder if Catherine’s mom will make an appearance. She’s not listed in in the press release but usually makes an appearance in these episodes.
THE DEATH OF A POPULAR NEW SINGER TAKES THE CSI TEAM BACK 50 YEARS TO SOLVE THE PRESENT DAY CRIME, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, DEC. 4
Golden Globe Award Winner Tippi Hedren (”The Birds”) and Emmy Award Winner Robert Guillaume (”Benson”) Guest Star
“Young Man With A Horn” - When a popular young singer is found dead outside an infamous Las Vegas nightclub, the CSI team uncovers a link between the present day crime and a murder from over 50 years ago, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Dec. 4 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Golden Globe Award winner Tippi Hedren (”The Birds”) and Emmy Award winner Robert Guillaume (”Benson”) 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
RECURRING CAST:
Archie Johnson: Archie Kao
GUEST CAST:
Karen Rosenthal: Tippi Hedren
Sonny Bridges: Robert Guillaume
Officer Mitchell: Larry Mitchell
Layla Wells: Tiffany Hines
Kip Westerman: Benjamin Bledsoe
Mr. Westerman: Holt McCallany
Drew Rich: Seamus Dever
Harry Bastille: Bill Cobbs
Sheriff Montgomery: Ralph Waite
Jules Rosenthal: Richard Steinmetz
George Schlatter: George Schlatter
Huge Man: Lance Irwin
Young Harry Bastille: La Monde Byrd
Young Karen Rosenthal: Sarah Poynter
Waitress: Nicole Gabriella Scipione
After nearly two decades of marriage, Marg Helgenber and Alan Rosenberger released a statement announcing their amicable separation:
“After 19 years of marriage, Marg and Alan have decided to take some time apart. They love and respect each other and remain committed to their family.”
The camera-ready couple tied the knot in September 1989 after meeting as costars on the soap opera Ryan’s Hope. The duo reteamed onscreen in recent years, with Rosenberg having guest-starred in multiple episodes of CSI.
The couple have and 18-year-old son together. Alan is president of the Screen Actor’s Guild. The guild recently called for a strike vote after negotiations with studios broke down.
My thoughts are with both Marge and Alan during this difficult time.
GRISSOM AND HIS TEAM BATTLE THE FLU WHILE INVESTIGATING A DANGEROUS LAS VEGAS GANG THAT IS MURDERING KEY WITNESSES IN A GRAND JURY CASE, ON A REBROADCAST OF “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, NOV. 27
Bonnie Bedelia (”Big Love”) Guest Stars as Deputy District Attorney Madeline Klein
“Grissom’s Divine Comedy” - Grissom and his team battle the flu when they are called upon by DDA Klein (Bedelia) to investigate the deaths of several key witnesses for a grand jury case against a dangerous Las Vegas gang, on a rebroadcast of CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Nov. 27 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 4/3/08)
SERIES REGULARS:
Gil Grissom: William Petersen
Catherine Willows: Marg Helgenberger
Warrick Brown: Gary Dourdan
Nick Stokes: George Eads
Captain Jim Brass: Paul Guilfoyle
Greg Sanders: Eric Szmanda
Dr. Robbins: Robert David Hall
Hodges: Wallace Langham
RECURRING CAST:
David Phillips:. David Berman
Archie Johnson: Archie Kao
GUEST CAST:
DDA Madeline Klein: Bonnie Bedelia
Cody Cook: Natasha Gregson Wagner
Officer Mitchell: Larry Mitchell
Richard O’Malley: Jack McGee
Judge: Van Epperson
Marie Leahy: Ashley-Nicole Sherman
Tim O’Shea: Dave Shalansky
Juror #1: Susan Merson
Raphael Gomez: Daniel Louis Rivas
Special Guard: Ron Pen Andrew Hawkes
Emilio Alvarado: Robert LaSardo
Discharge Guard: Kim Delgado
Don Cook: David Burke
Juror #2: Andy Forrest
TELEPLAY BY: Jacqueline Hoyt
STORY BY: Jacqueline Hoyt and Carol Mendelsohn, one of the series’ executive producers
THE MURDER OF A MOTHER AND HER YOUNG CHILD APPEARS TO BE CONNECTED TO A SUSPECT IN A CSI INVESTIGATION FROM OVER A DECADE AGO, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, NOV. 20
Joshua Malina (”The West Wing”) Guest Stars
“Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda” - The prime suspect in a murder case from 12 years earlier comes to the forefront of a new CSI investigation, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Nov. 20 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Joshua Malina (”The West Wing”) guest stars.
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:
DA Monroe: Joshua Malina
Nora Rowe: Joey King
Peter Rowe: Loren Dean
Kelsey Levin: Alison Pill
Nathan Levin: Billy Lush
Det. Chris Cavaliere: Jose Zuniga
Hal Jackmin: Mike Hagerty
ADA Valerie Nichols: Amy Aquino
Natalie Davis: Jessica Collins
Judge: Michael Ensign
Dr. Wilson: Cyd Strittmatter
TELEPLAY BY: Allen MacDonald
STORY BY: Naren Shankar, one of the series’ executive producers, and Allen MacDonald
Tonight’s episode is named after a Linkin Park song that’s also featured in prominently in the episode. Leave Out All the Rest is on the band’s latest album Minutes to Midnight. It will be played at the beginning and end of the episode in addition to being the “underlying score throughout the episode.”
During the promo, we see shots of Sara talking about a relationship withering. Grissom also seeks out Lady Heather and Lady Heather wants to know if Sara knows he’s there. This on top of his obvious grief for Warrick.
“We found the melody and lyrics of the song to work so well with our story, that we underscored Grissom’s emotional journey with it,” said Jason Alexander themusic supervisor for CSI. “We’ve been long admirers of Linkin Park and it was wonderful for us to collaborate on something special like this.”
Exec producer Carol Mendelsohn said, “We have always been huge fans of Linkin Park. They have an anthemic sound that’s full of strength and simultaneous vulnerability. They were perfect for the show and the conflict within it.”
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.
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