CRIMINAL MINDS: NIELSEN RATINGS FOR THE WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 2, 2007

Criminal Minds: I hope Criminal Minds makes it to the top ten this season!
Nielsen ratings for the week ending September 2, 2007:
1. Two and a Half Men (CBS)
2. Power of 10 - Tues (CBS)
3. CSI: Miami (CBS)
4. CSI: NY (CBS)
5. Criminal Minds (CBS)
6. Power of 10 - Weds (CBS)
7. Big Brother - Tues (CBS)
8. House (FOX)
9. CSI (CBS)
10. Rules of Engagement (CBS)
11. NCIS (CBS)
12. Just For Laughs (ABC)
13. Without A Trace (CBS)
14. Just For Laughs (ABC)
15. Last Comic Standing (NBC)
16. 48 Hours Mystery (CBS)
17. Big Brother - Thurs (CBS)
18. Cold Case (CBS)
19. 20/20 (ABC)
20. 60 Minutes (CBS)

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS, QUOTES & SONG INFO FOR "OPEN SEASON".

Criminal Minds: The screencaps for Criminal Minds "Open Season" are courtesy of Stacy.
"Monsters" by Band of Horses and "More Than A Feeling" by Boston.

Opening quote: "One man's wilderness is another man's amusement park". Author unknown

Closing quote: "Wild animals never kill for sport. Man is the only one to whom the torture and death of his fellow creatures is amusing in itself". James A. Froude

CRIMINAL MINDS CHAT INFO:

Criminal Minds: The Criminal Minds Fanatic website and Yahoo groups will hold a chat this evening at 10pm est. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS IS AN INTERNATIONAL HIT!

Criminal Minds: I love the fact that Criminal Minds is a celebrated and loved show all over the world. In the last hour the following countries have shown up on the blog's site meter: Japan, Belgium, Estonia, Netherlands, Canada, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Romania, Czech Republic, Brazil, Urugay, Finland, Germany, France, Switzerland, Korea, Japan, USA and Italy. The show is awesome and it translates well in any language! :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: SEASON THREE

Criminal Minds: The new season of Criminal Minds starts in 22 days with "Doubt". This should prove to be a really interesting season. We have one star leaving, one star coming, a cliffhanger that needs resolution and at least four or five ongoing storylines to complete. :)

Doubt: Starring Mandy Patinkin, Shemar Moore, Paget Brewster, Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook and Kirsten Vangsness. Written by Chris Mundy. Directed by Gloria Muzio. Guest starring: Vince Grant, Anthony Diaz-Perez, Tyler Poelle, Angela Oh, Christina Haag, Amanda MacDonald, Kim Estes, Alexa Alemanni, Cole Moira Price, Elizabeth Hendrickson, Tori White, Shelly Cole,and Shawn Michael Patrick. The team investigates a serial killer who is targeting women at a small midwestern college. The BAU shuts down the campus, creates a detailed profile of the unsub, and arrests a suspect. However, the team members begin to have doubts about themselves when the killings on campus continue. For further episode information please go to cbs.com

CRIMINAL MINDS: NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE

Criminal Minds: Here is a link to the latest New York Times Article on Criminal Minds. I received a google alert for the article but I knew there was a story coming since the New York Times spent a lot of time on the blog yesterday. lol.
IP Address 170.149.100.# (The New York Times)
ISP The New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/05/arts/television/05crim.html?_r=1&8dpc&oref=slogin

CRIMINAL MINDS: HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE CHARACTERS?

Criminal Minds: How well do you know the characters, not the actors, on Criminal Minds? Our profilers spend many nights away from home working on cases. What book, magazine or hand game does each member of the team take with them? What is tucked away in that carry-on to help them relax?

CRIMINAL MINDS: MANDY PATINKIN ISN'T GOING TO TALK ABOUT CRIMINAL MINDS.

Criminal Minds: Mandy Patinkin is making it very clear in recent interviews that he is not going to be talking about his reason for leaving Criminal Minds.
http://www.goupstate.com/article/20070906/NEWS/709060316/-1/LIFE

CRIMINAL MINDS FANATIC'S QUESTION OF THE DAY.

Criminal Minds: Sherlockette started a wonderful discussion about the level of violence on Criminal Minds on the Criminal Minds Fanatic Message Board and Nebula has also discussed it on her wonderful Lifejournal. What's your opinion? Is there too much violence on Criminal Minds? Is the violence shown necessary? Are we seeing more brains or brawn?

CRIMINAL MINDS "OPEN SEASON" PROMO

Criminal Minds: "Open Season" starring Mandy Patinkin, Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Paget Brewster and Kirsten Vangsness airs Wednesday, September 5, 9pm. Written by Erica Messer and Debra J. Fisher. Directed by Felix Enriquez Alcala. After determining that the victims had been taken from one place and transported deep into the woods, the BAU team discovers the UnSubs they are searching for have a new sport -- hunting humans. Criminal Minds episode info courtesy of cbs.com and promo courtest of roadtodream.

CRIMINAL MINDS FRIENDS: INSPIRING IF YOU REALLY LISTEN.

Criminal Minds friends: If you take the time to listen to all the words you may find this inspiring. James Taylor does this song proud.

CRIMINAL MINDS: EXPERIENCE, TALENT & GOOD LOOKS.

Criminal Minds: Thomas Gibson is a wonderful combo of experience, talent and good looks. Thank goodness for Thomas' participation on Criminal Minds.

CRIMINAL MINDS: THE MAN WITH THE PERFECT SMILE.

Criminal Minds: Is there any actor today who has a more beautiful uplifting smile than Shemar? Nope. I'm looking forward to see him grace my tv screen when Criminal Minds starts season three starts on September 26th.

CRIMINAL MINDS: HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!

Criminal Minds: I hope all my Criminal Minds friends have a wonderful holiday weekend. The Criminal Minds Fanatic website and Yahoo group will hold a weekend chat on Sunday at 4pm est. O/T question: Which Criminal Minds actor, past or present, or character do you think would say this quote.
"Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile."

CRIMINAL MINDS: NOT A DIVA BONE IN KIRSTEN'S BODY.

Criminal Minds: Meeting Kirsten Vangsness, Garcia on Criminal Minds, is pure thrill. She is caring, giving and doesn't have a diva bone in her whole body. If all the actresses working today were more like her I believe the entire entertainment industry would be a better place. There were some funny things that happened with Kirsten that I haven't mentioned before. Not secrets or the like but rather things that just never made it on to the blog. Fun things about my fun time with a classy lady. Before I spill them I would like to hear what you have to say about Kirsten. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: PAGET'S NOT THE NEWBIE ANYMORE.

Criminal Minds: Paget Brewster, Emily Prentiss on Criminal Minds, is not the newest kid on the set anymore. When I first met Paget in Feb. she told me that it bothered her that the fans weren't warming to her character because she really likes "Emily". It took me awhile but I do now too. I found Paget to be an angel on the set. One of the nicest people I met. More about Paget later. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS QUOTE & SONG INFO FOR "SEX, BIRTH, DEATH"

Criminal Minds: Here is the quote & song info for Criminal Minds "Sex, Birth, Death":
Songs: "I Gotta Feeling" by Eagles of Death Metal, "This Is My Father's World" by David May and "Where Is My Mind?" by the Pixies.
Quotes:
"Between the idea
And the reality
Between the motion
And the act
Falls the Shadow."
T. S. Eliot
and
"Between the desire
And the spasm
Between the potency
And the existence
Between the essence
And the descent
Falls the Shadow."
T. S. Eliot

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS & CHAT INFO FOR "SEX, BIRTH, DEATH"

Criminal Minds screencaps for "Sex, Birth, Death" are courtesy of Stacy. Tonight's Criminal Minds Fanatic website and Yahoo group chat is at 10pm est. :)

Criminal Minds: "Sex, Birth, Death" will air on August 29th at 9pm est.
CRIMINAL MINDS ORIGINAL PRESS RELEASE FROM FIRST AIRING:
Episode Title: (#211) "Sex, Birth, Death"

DR. SPENCER REID SUSPECTS THAT A YOUNG MAN WHO HAS REACHED OUT TO HIM FOR HELP MAY BE A SERIAL KILLER, ON "CRIMINAL MINDS.

Mel Harris ("thirtysomething") And Jessica Tuck ("Judging Amy") Guest Star

"Sex, Birth, Death" -- Dr. Spencer Reid suspects that a young man who has asked him for help may have already committed several murders in the Washington, D.C. area, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, Nov. 29 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Gwyneth Horder-Payton directed the episode from a script written by Chris Mundy, one of the series' co-executive producers.

Mel Harris ("thirtysomething") guest-stars as Congresswoman Steyer, a political heavyweight in Washington, D.C. who asks Agent Hotchner to keep the case quiet for her own political gain. Jessica Tuck ("Judging Amy") guest-stars as the young man's mother.

A troubled young man who fears that he may be a serial killer in the making describes his fantasies about killing prostitutes to Reid. When several hookers turn up dead in the Washington D.C. area, the young man becomes the prime suspect in their murders.

CRIMINAL MINDS: NIELSEN RATINGS FOR THE WEEK ENDING AUGUST 26, 2007

Criminal Minds: Another week of great ratings for a Criminal Minds!
Nielsen ratings for the week ending August 26, 2007.
1. America's Got Talent (NBC)
2. CSI (CBS)
3. Without A Trace (CBS)
4. Two and a Half Men (CBS)
5. 60 Minutes (CBS)
6. NFL Preseason Game (NBC)
7. Power of 10 (CBS)
8. The Singing Bee (NBC)
9. Cold Case (CBS)
10. Criminal Minds (CBS)
11. CSI: NY (CBS)
12. CSI: Miami (CBS)
13. Big Brother - Thurs (CBS)
14. Just For Laughs (ABC)
15. Big Brother - Sun (CBS)
16. Big Brother - Tues (CBS)
17. TV's Funniest Moments (FOX)
18. Last Comic Standing (NBC)
19. Just For Laughs (ABC)
20. NFL Preseason Game (NBC)

CRIMINAL MINDS: THINGS ABOUT MY TRIP YOU NEVER HEARD, PART THREE.

Criminal Minds: Before I talk about Matthew Gray Gubler on the set of Criminal Minds and finish dishing about him (very cute stories so no worries) let me ask you what you think spending an hour with Matthew would be like? What is like to watch Matthew work?

****Updated in the comments section!*****

CRIMINAL MINDS: THINGS ABOUT MY TRIP YOU NEVER HEARD, PART ONE

Criminal Minds: While sitting in Craft services on Feb. 28th on the set of Criminal Minds in walked Henry Winkler who was there to have lunch with Ed Bernero, Exec. Producer of Criminal Minds. I was told by my CBS guide that it would be rude to interrupt his lunch with Ed and that I could not meet him. Mr. Winkler sat directly behind me and in fact our metal folding chairs were touching. They were so close I could hear every word of their conversation but I was still instructed to disregard his presence and not post that he was even in the building. Later while emailing with Ed I was told that Mr. Winkler is an old friend of his and that I would have been more than welcome to have met him and to have even joined them at their table. I'm really sorry that I missed the opportunity to meet such a wonderful actor and humanitarian.

CRIMINAL MINDS FANATIC NEWS

Criminal Minds: A really good friend emailed me today and asked if it was me posting on the Criminal Minds Fanatic blog because the new posts did not seem like my style. I have been posting all the new posts. Stacy helps out when I am on vacation or away on business but her point is very valid. For several weeks now the blog has been a sanitized bore. I could bore you with the reasons but they aren't important to anyone but me. So as of right now I am taking my blog back. No more joking with Stacy trying to figure out how many times in a day we will see Disney, CBS NY, CBS CA or the tabloids on the site meter while they diligently monitor the blog. I don't care if they like or don't like what is posted. The blog is going to be fun again because that is how it started out. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS WEEKEND CHAT INFO:

Criminal Minds: The Criminal Minds Fanatic website and the Criminal Minds Conversation Yahoo group will be holding their weekend chat on Sunday at 4pm est. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: FAVORITE SEASON POLL

Criminal Minds: Here are the results from the Criminal Minds Conversation Yahoo group for favorite season so far? How would you have voted? :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: YAHOO GROUP'S JOE MANTEGNA POLL.

Criminal Minds: The Criminal Minds Conversation Yahoo group seems to have a positive opinion about Joe Mantegna joining Criminal Minds. What do you think?

CRIMINAL MINDS QUOTES AND SONG INFO FOR "LESSONS LEARNED":

Criminal Minds: Here are the quotes and song info for Criminal Minds "Lessons Learned":
Song: "All the Love In the World" by Nine Inch Nails

Quotes:
"Some of the best lessons we ever learn are learned from past mistakes. The error of the past is the wisdom and success of the future". Dale E. Turner

"He has not learned the lesson of life who does not every day surmount a fear".
Ralph Waldo Emerson

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS & CHAT INFO FOR: "LESSONS LEARNED"

Criminal Minds: Reminder that Criminal Minds "Lessons Learned" is on tonight and the Criminal Minds Fanatic website will hold a chat at 10pm est to discuss the episode. Criminal Minds screencaps are courtesy of Stacy. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: FAVORITE ACTOR OR ACTRESS POLL RESULTS.

Criminal Minds: The poll results for favorite Criminal Minds actor or actress really were surprising to me. How would you have voted?

CRIMINAL MINDS: YAHOO GROUP POLL RESULTS

Criminal Minds: The members of the Criminal Minds Conversation Yahoo group recently voted in 7 polls about the show ranging from favorite character to demographics. I was surprised by the results in some of the polls. So tell me what you think about the results in these two polls. How would you have voted? I'll be posting a few of the other polls later in the day.