I was happy to see Omar Miller join the cast of CSI: Miami because I’ve really enjoyed his work in other shows and films. He brought a wonderful sense of humor to a show I loved last season that was canceled, Eleventh Hour. Now, he’s going to bring his gift to CSI: Miami fans. That’s great news for us!

Recently, he sat down on Hollywood 411 to discuss his new role on the show. You can see his humor in the interview:

[Photo: © 2009 CBS Broadcasting Co.]

First of all, I had not heard this rumor. I would have probably freaked out if I had in light of all the cast members who have left the other two CSI series in the past couple of seasons. I really like Melina Kanakaredes and hope she stays on CSI: NY until it completely ends.

That being said, here’s the latest rumor, and the truth:

Question: There’s a rumor going around that Melina Kanakaredes is getting killed off CSI: NY in the very near future. True? —Jess

Ausiello: False. My NY mole tells me that Melina will be around all season. [Source: EW]

[Photo: © 2009 CBS Broadcasting Co.]

CSI: Miami – Episode 8.08 – Point of Impact
Air Date: November 16, 2009

This could be a cool CSI: Miami episode, especially for basketball fans. Just take a look at the size of the suspect! Yikes! I wonder how Jesse would even manage to cuff the guy if he had to!

Press Release:
WHEN THE CSIs INVESTIGATE WHO OR WHAT CAUSED A HORRIFIC CAR ACCIDENT, BOTH DRIVERS’ DARKEST SECRETS ARE REVEALED, ON “CSI: MIAMI,” MONDAY, NOV. 16

Los Angeles Laker Pau Gasol Guest Stars as a Person of Interest in the Case

“Point of Impact” – When the CSIs investigate who or what caused a horrific car accident, both drivers’ darkest secrets are revealed, on CSI: MIAMI, Monday, Nov. 16 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Los Angeles Laker Pau Gasol guest stars as a person of interest in the case.

SERIES REGULARS

• Horatio Caine……………………….. David Caruso
• Calleigh Duquesne………………….. Emily Procter
• Eric Delko……………………….. Adam Rodriguez
• Jesse Cardoza………………………. Eddie Cibrian
• Ryan Wolfe…………………………. Jonathan Togo
• Det. Frank Tripp………………………….. Rex Linn
• Natalia Boa Vista……………………… Eva La Rue
• Walter Simmons………………………. Omar Miller

RECURRING CAST

• Tom Loman…………………. Christian Clemenson
• Dave Benton…………………………. Wes Ramsey

GUEST CAST

• Andrew Ballard………………….. Henry Simmons
• Karen Ballard…………………………. Sherri Saum
• Lily Ballard…………………………….. Nieko Mann
• Greg Ballard……………………………. Arjay Smith
• Victor Emparo…………………………… Pau Gasol
• Marta Emparo…………………… Paloma Guzman
• Nicole……………………………………. Meg Cionni
• Bert………………………………….. J. Trevor Davis
• Officer…………………………………….. Ron Rogge

WRITTEN BY: Krystal Houghton
DIRECTED BY: Eric Mirich [Source: CBS.com][Photos]

This is hilarious! Because CSI: Miami has such an iconic look and Horatio’s sunglasses, other shows are beginning to copy it. They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so that’s definitely a great thing!

Here’s a clip from the cast and crew of the show House. In it, the cast members all show us their most “elegant” goofs and it’s put to the intro song for CSI: Miami. And to tie it all together with the CSI: Miami theme, they all put on their coolest sunglasses, a la David Caruso. I love it!

This image to promote the show Supernatural is not as flattering to the CSI: Miami sunglasses segments. But I still say that the fact that they are using it and make references to CSI’s Horatio is always a good thing. It means that the sunglasses and Horatio are so ubiquitous that they don’t even have to make reference by name for us to all “get” it.

[Photo: © 2009 CBS Broadcasting Co.]

Remember in the season 6 premiere of CSI: NY when Stella & Adam hooked up? It was a huge surprise to me, and to a lot of other fans of the show.

But now we find out that Stella has more romance in store for her this season. [Go, Stella!] Here’s a bit from the latest TV Guide Mega Buzz:

Who is Stella going to have a relationship with on this season of CSI: NY? — Shannon

ADAM: Stella won’t go back to the well with Adam, executive producer Pam Veasey tells me, but you should look out for more moments of spontaneity from her. “She’s not going to limit herself,” Veasey says. “Her momentary enjoyable moment with Adam was one of those things. She’ll be a much more aggressive, live-in-the-moment type of character.” [Source: TV Guide]

[Photo: Newscom]

Well, a confirmed bachelor has decided to wed. CSI: Vegas star George Eads finally popped the question to his long-term girlfriend, Monika Casey. The two are now planning to marry as George announced on the Craig Ferguson show this week.

“I got engaged actually to a really nice girl.

“When you go through something that terrible together… I don’t know, maybe it happened for a reason. She really was my champion and really helped me get through that.”

Apparently, this summer he had surgery to repair his spine [Ouch!] and she was there for him through it all. It made him appreciate how important their relationship is. I say, good for them!!

Episode 6.09: Manhattanhenge
Air Date: November 25, 2009

This will be the end of the road for the compass killer. I’m guessing that the CSI: NY team will catch him in this episode. I love the multi-episode story arcs!

Press Release:
IN THE CULMINATION OF A MULTI-EPISODE MYSTERY, THE CSIs UNCOVER THE DARK LAIR OF THE COMPASS KILLER, ON “CSI: NY,” WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25

Skeet Ulrich (”Jericho”) Guest Stars as the Compass Killer

“Manhattanhenge” – In the culmination of a multi-episode mystery, Mac and his team uncover the dark lair of a murderous madman, the Compass Killer. But as they race to save his fourth victim, the sunrise presents one final surprise that no one ever expected, on “CSI: NY,” Wednesday, Nov. 25 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Skeet Ulrich guest stars as the Compass Killer.

SERIES REGULARS:

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

GUEST CAST:

• Hollis Eckhart……………….Skeet Ulrich
• Mr. Birnbaum…………….Martin Papzian
• Calliope Eckhart………………Josie Davis
• Red Head Bartender………….Nina Smidt
• Leonard………………….Marc Menchaca

WRITTEN BY: Trey Callaway, Co-Executive Producer
DIRECTED BY: Matt Earl Beesley [Source: CBS]

Episode 6.08: Cuckoo’s Nest
Air Date: November 18, 2009

These are some photos from the next CSI: NY episode about the compass killer. These are especially cool because they were shot on location in New York City. This will probably be a very intense episode and I’m really looking forward to seeing what the killer has in store for the CSIs.

Det. Mac Taylor (Gary Sinise) during an investigation on a boat in The Hudson River, on CSI: NY, Wednesdays (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT)
[Photo: Photo: Eric Leibowitz©2009 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Scenes Shot on Location in New York City]

Read More – CSI: NY – Episode 6.08: “Cuckoo’s Nest” Spoiler Photos

Episode 6.08: Cuckoo’s Nest
Air Date: November 18, 2009

How cool! The compass killer returns to CSI: NY in this episode! He is such a creepy killer and I can’t wait to see what he’s got in store for the CSIs. Nelly fans can also get excited because he’ll be back in this episode too.

Press Release:
THE CSI TEAM RESUMES THEIR HUNT FOR THE COMPASS KILLER AFTER A BODY FALLS FROM THE 59TH STREET BRIDGE, ON “CSI: NY,” WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18

Skeet Ulrich (”Jericho”) Returns as Hollis Eckhart, The Compass Killer

Musician, Actor and Entrepreneur Nelly (”Brass Knuckles,” “The Longest Yard”) Returns as Terrence Davis, an Informant Who Helps a Detective

“Cuckoo’s Nest” – After a body falls from the 59th Street Bridge, the CSI team finds a compass near the body pointing east, and realizes it’s the third victim of the “Compass Killer,” on CSI: NY, Wednesday, Nov. 18 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Skeet Ulrich returns as Hollis Eckhart, the “Compass Killer.” Nelly returns as Terrence Davis, an informant, who helps Detective Flack.

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:

• Hollis Eckhart…………………………. Skeet Ulrich
• Terrence Davis…………………………………. Nelly
• Lt. William Sythe……………………….. John Mese
• Deacon…………………………………. Fredro Starr
• Louise Dukes………………… Marguerite Moreau
• Bob Tanner………………………….. Alex Cranmer
• Kenneth Grant…………………… Kieran Campion
• Thomas Gates………………………….. Austin Lysy
• Calliope Eckhart……………………….. Josie Davis
• Gigantaw……………………………. Brian K. Jones

WRITTEN BY: Zachary Reiter, Co-Executive Producer, and Aaron Rahsaan Thomas
DIRECTED BY: Jeffrey Hunt [Source: CBS]

CSI: Vegas – Episode 10.08 – Lover’s Lanes
Air Date: November 19, 2009

This should be good. The CSIs will take on bowling leagues. There’s no telling what bowlers will do when a tournament is interrupted on CSI: Vegas. I’m looking forward to the episode!

Press Release:
AN UNUSUAL PIECE OF EVIDENCE BRINGS THE CSIs TO INVESTIGATE A MURDER AT A BOWLING ALLEY, ON “CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION,” THURSDAY, NOV. 19

“Lover’s Lanes” – The CSIs investigate a murder at a bowling alley after a critical piece of evidence is revealed during a bowling tournament, on CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, Thursday, Nov. 19 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:

• Dr. Raymond Langston…… Laurence Fishburne
• 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

GUEST CAST:

• Officer Mitchell………………………. Larry Mitchell
• Kyle “X” Chatts……………… Devon Gummersall
• Chevy Cigs…………………….. Marcus Giammatti
• Shea Lammet…………………………. Ashley Jones
• Ronald Tobin………………………… Blake Shields
• Vitas Long…………………………. Scoot McNairy
• Carla York……………………… Elizabeth Lambert
• Public Defender…………………… Jos Viramontes
• Jennifer Delaney………….. Jennifer Crystal Foley
• Color Announcer………………….. Michael Villani
• Play by Play Announcer……………. J.T. Jackson
• Eva………………………………… Annabella Salvati

WRITTEN BY: Dustin Lee Abraham
DIRECTED BY: Andrew Bernstein [Source: CBS.com]