CRIMINAL MINDS CHAT THANK YOUS!

Criminal Minds: Thanks to the generousity of Edward Allen Bernero, Executive Producer of Criminal Minds, the Criminal Minds Fanatic chat room was opened to fans around the globe Wednesday night for a very special chat with the multi-talented Matthew Gray Gubler and Andrew Wilder. Kirsten Vangsness popped in to surprise us, answer some questions and visit for awhile which was incredible and Jay Beattie, who was busy shooting his episode, stopped by to say a quick hello and wrangle his stars back onto the set.

This chat also would not have happened without the tireless work of the chat moderators: Stacy, Lori, Debbie, Sherlockette, Tamara and Phoenix. 99.99999% of the planning, practicing and implementing for this chat was accomplished by these wonderful ladies and thanks for the flawless chat operations should be directed to them. I hope that we are given the opportunity of hosting more of these special chats and that even more of you will be able to attend them. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: CBS PRESS RELEASE! CM KICKED BUTT!

CBS Press Release: "CRIMINAL MINDS" AND "CSI: NY" POST BEST ADULT 18-49 DELIVERIES SINCE RETURNING WITH FIRST RUN EPISODES In Adults 18-49, "Criminal Minds" Up +6% and "CSI: NY" Up +16% Versus Last Week.

CRIMINAL MINDS and CSI: NY delivered their best adult 18-49 ratings since returning with first-run episodes, according to preliminary Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Wednesday, April 16.

CRIMINAL MINDS was second in households (8.2/13), viewers (12.85m), adults 25-54 (4.6/10) and adults 18-49 (3.5/09) - all behind "American Idol". Compared to last week, CRIMINAL MINDS was up +5% in adults 25-54 (from 4.4/10) and +6% in adults 18-49 (3.3/08). This is CRIMINAL MINDS' best deliveries in adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 since returning with original episodes.

CRIMINAL MINDS OVERNIGHT RATINGS FOR "ELEPHANT'S MEMORY"

Criminal Minds: "Elephant's Memory" scored well according to the overnight Nielsen ratings. I love seeing the show called a WINNER!

-Yesterday’s Winners: American Idol (Fox), Democratic Presidential Candidate Debate (ABC), Criminal Minds (CBS), CSI: NY (CBS)
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/newsletters/proginsider/index.jsp

CRIMINAL MINDS QUOTES & SONGS FOR "ELEPHANT'S MEMORY"

Criminal Minds: Here are the songs and quotes for Elephant's Memory written by Andrew Wilder and starring Matthew Gray Gubler, Thomas Gibson, Joe Mantegna, Shemar Moore, Kirsten Vangsness, Paget Brewster and A.J.Cook.

Songs: "The Man Comes Around" and "Hurt" both sung by Johnny Cash.

Quotes:

"A sad soul can kill you quicker, far quicker, than a germ." John Steinbeck

"We cross our bridges when we come to them and burn them behind us, with nothing to show for our progress except a memory of the smell of smoke, and a presumption that once our eyes watered." Tom Stoppard

CRIMINAL MINDS RATINGS FOR THE WEEK ENDING APRIL 13:

Criminal Minds: Here are the Nielsen ratings for the week ending April 13, 2008. Criminal Minds is firmly back in the top twenty and inching itself back in the top ten. Look how great Criminal Minds is doing even with American Idol on the menu! Great job Eddie B and all!
1. American Idol - Tue (FOX)
2. American Idol - Thurs (FOX)
3. CSI (CBS)
4. Dancing with the Stars - Mon (ABC)
5. NCAA Basketball (CBS)
6. American Idol - Weds (FOX)
7. Dancing with the Stars - Tues (ABC)
8. Desperate Housewives (ABC)
9. Without A Trace (CBS)
10. NCIS (CBS)
11. Criminal Minds (CBS)
12. CSI: NY (CBS)
13. 60 Minutes (CBS)
14. NCAA - Prelude To A Championship (CBS)
15. Survivor (CBS)
16. Hell's Kitchen (FOX)
17. Don't Forget The Lyrics (FOX)
18. Medium (NBC)
19. Samantha Who? (ABC)
20. Deal Or No Deal- Mon (NBC)

CRIMINAL MINDS CHAT PASSWORD INFO:

Criminal Minds: If you haven't received your password and chat instructions email yet then you need to email me asap. My email address is on my blog profile. One more day until Criminal Minds "Elephant's Memory" and the chat with Matthew Gray Gubler, Dr. Spencer Reid on Criminal Minds, and Andrew Wilder.

CRIMINAL MINDS: SHEMAR MOORE RAPS ON ELLEN!

Criminal Minds: Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, was fantastic on the Ellen show today. Take a look. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS CHAT ROOM CLOSED TO MEMBERS THIS EVENING.

Criminal Minds: The Criminal Minds Fanatic chat room will be off limits to members from 8pm est till 11pm est tonight so the Criminal Minds moderators can hold a practice chat. The rules, instructions and the password for the chat tomorrow evening with Matthew Gray Gubler and Andrew Wilder will be emailed to those who signed up for the chat shortly after the practice chat ends.

CRIMINAL MINDS: "ELEPHANT'S MEMORY" & CHAT:

Criminal Minds: We only have a few more days until "Elephant's Memory" airs and the after episode chat with Matthew Gray Gubler, Dr. Spencer Reid on Criminal Minds, and Andrew Wilder, writer of L.D.S.K., The Tribe, North Mammon, Ashes & Dust, Lucky and Elephant's Memory. The Criminal Minds Moderators are hard at work preparing for this very special chat and the password and rules will be emailed to those who asked to attend sometime Tuesday evening. I hope everyone enjoys the episode and the chat.

CRIMINAL MINDS: NOT SO 'LUCKY' ANYMORE

Criminal Minds: This brought back lots of memories of Criminal Minds episode "Lucky" written by Andrew Wilder and starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness. I wonder if this psycho ever watched the episode and if it looked familar to him.

DEER LODGE, Mont., April 14 (UPI) -- Nathaniel Bar-Jonah, accused of eating a Montana boy in 1996, died in a state prison following a battle with diabetes, prison officials said.

Bar-Jonah, 51, died Sunday of undetermined causes. He was serving a 130-year sentence for kidnapping, raping, strangling and killing a Montana boy, The Boston Globe reported Monday.

In 1996, authorities in Montana said they had enough evidence to charge him for the murder of 10-year-old Zachary Ramsey. Officials said Bar-Jonah murdered Ramsey, cut him up and served the remains to his neighbors.

Ramsey's mother, Rachel Howard, said Zachary was still alive in 2002 and authorities dropped the charges. Zachary's body was never found.

He was released from a Massachusetts jail in 1991 and moved to Montana.

He was later arrested for impersonating a police officer. A search of his home uncovered human remains and he was convicted of murder and sexual assault.

Authorities also uncovered a recipe in Bar-Jonah's handwriting calling for human flesh as an ingredient.

Police officials in Montana said they discovered Bar-Jonah early Sunday morning. The official cause of death is undetermined pending an autopsy.

CRIMINAL MINDS EPISODE "ELEPHANT'S MEMORY"

Criminal Minds: Here is the CBS press release for "Elephant's Memory" written by Andrew Wilder and starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness. Directed by Bobby Roth. "Elephant's Memory" - Hotchner and his team investigate a spree of killings in a small Texas town involving a teenage boy and his girlfriend, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, April 16 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Guest Starring: Chris Mulkey, Cody Kasch, Lindsey Haun, Rhino Michaels, Matthew Kimbrough, Michael Ironside, Boo Arnold, Kym Jackson, Tim Dezarn, Alexandra Krosney, Tracey Walter, Nicholas Roth, Nicolas Alexander and Devin Crittenden.

CRIMINAL MINDS: SHEMAR MOORE ON THE ELLEN SHOW.

Criminal Minds: Shemar Moore, Derek Morgan on Criminal Minds, will be appearing on the Ellen Degeneres Show on Tuesday, April 15th. "Then, the CBS hit crime drama "Criminal Minds" is back, and its super sexy star, SHEMAR MOORE will be here to talk about criminals and their minds, and if he ever gets tired of being such a hunk."

http://ellen.warnerbros.com/2008/04/tuesday_april_15th_shemar_moor.php

CRIMINAL MINDS: MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER CHAT QUESTION:

Criminal Minds: Is it okay with you if Andrew Wilder is joined in the chat room by Criminal Minds star Matthew Gray Gubler? I bet it is! I'm excited to announce that thanks to Ed Bernero, Matthew Gray Gubler, Dr. Spencer Reid on Criminal Minds, will be joining us in the Criminal Minds Fanatic chat room to discuss "Elephant's Memory" on Wednesday, April 16th at 10pm est. Matthew will be chatting with us from the studio between shooting scenes so please be on time for the chat since its length will be dictated by how much time is available. This will be a moderated chat so please email me or Stacy for the password to this very special chat. :)

**We all know that this episode is going to be awesome so it's a great time to try to convert anyone you know who doesn't normally watch the show to watch it! Tell your friends, family, your neighbors and strangers on the street that CM is the best show on TV! Those of you college students who did pro-WGA flyers during the strike could do the same things again to promote the show! Lets rock the ratings!

CRIMINAL MINDS: ED BERNERO SIGGY CONTEST:

Criminal Minds: I asked the ladies on the DTG website to come up with some fun Edward Allen Bernero, Exec. Producer of Criminal Minds, signature pics for me to use on the blog when Ed sends a note and letter to the show's fans. All the entries are hilarious and wonderful! I am posting the link for them on the Criminal Minds Fanatic message board so everyone can pick a winnner! Really great job ladies!

CRIMINAL MINDS MODERATORS SAID IT WITH CHOCOLATE.

Criminal Minds: The Criminal Minds Moderators sent a belated "welcome back to work" gift to the Criminal Minds writers this week. Thank you to Ed Bernero for accepting the gift and all of the writers for taking the time to have this picture taken. Thank you to Deb Fisher for sending us the pictures. I wonder how long it takes a group of writers to finish a two pound slab of chocolate????

CRIMINAL MINDS WEEKEND CHAT & TIDBITS:

Criminal Minds: The Criminal Minds Conversation Yahoo group and the Criminal Minds Fanatic website will be holding their weekend Criminal Minds chat on Sunday, April 13th at 3pm est to discuss "Elephant's Memory", Matthew Gray Gubler and Andrew Wilder's upcoming chat and how we can work together to impact positively on the show's ratings. The password is surprise but it will be changed on Tuesday in preparation for the moderated chat with MGG and AW. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS PROMO FOR "ELEPHANT'S MEMORY"

Criminal Minds: Here is the promo for "Elephant's Memory" written by Andrew Wilder and starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness. Directed by Bobby Roth. It looks like a winner to me!

Criminal Minds: Joe Mantegna: Autism Insurance in Illinois

Criminal Minds: Joe Mantegna, David Rossi on Criminal Minds and the father of a child with autism, calls on Illinois legilators to pass SB1900, to provide health insurance coverage for kids with autism. For more info on autism: http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer

CRIMINAL MINDS OVERNIGHT RATINGS FOR "A HIGHER POWER"

Criminal Minds: Here is some overnight ratings info for "A Higher Power" written by Michael Udesky and starring Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

CBS opened the evening with Big Brother 9 at a lackluster (and third-place) 3.4/ 6 in the overnights at 8 p.m. So long, James. But lead-out Criminal Minds perked up to a healthy (and second-place) 8.8/14 at 9 p.m., followed by CSI: NY at an also dominant 8.3/14 at 10 p.m. (All times are Eastern).

http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/newsletters/proginsider/index.jsp

“Idol” picked up strength in the 9 o’clock hour, with a 7.0/17, 18.0 million viewers overall. “Criminal Minds” (3.3/8, 13.1 million viewers overall) was on par with its post-strike debut from a week ago while ABC’s “Supernanny” (2.2/5, 5.7 million viewers overall) performed better than NBC’s repeat of “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” (1.5/4, 5.1 million viewers overall).

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117983828.html?categoryid=14&cs=1

CRIMINAL MINDS SCREENCAPS FOR "A HIGHER POWER"

Criminal Minds screencaps for "A Higher Power" starring Thomas Gibson, Joe Mantegna, Shemar Moore, Paget Brewster, Matthew Gray Gubler, Kirsten Vangsness and A.J. Cook. Courtesy of Stacy.

CRIMINAL MINDS QUOTES AND SONG INFO FOR "A HIGHER POWER".

Criminal Minds: Here is the song and quote info for Criminal Minds episode "A Higher Power":

Song: "Shambala" by Three Dog Night.

And here are the quotes:

"There is no refuge from confession but suicide; and suicide is confession." - Daniel Webster

"The most authentic thing about us is our capacity to create, to overcome, to endure, to transform, to love and to be greater than our suffering." - Ben Okri

CRIMINAL MINDS: "DAMAGED" SCORED!

Criminal Minds: Edward Allen Bernero's Criminal Minds episode "Damaged" put us firmly back in the top twenty in the Nielsen Ratings. Here are the ratings results for the week ending April 6th:
1 AMERICAN IDOL-TUESDAY
2 AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY
3 CSI
4 DANCING WITH THE STARS
5 DANCING W/STARS RESULTS
6 CSI: MIAMI
7 WITHOUT A TRACE
8 TWO AND A HALF MEN
9 CBS NCAA BSKBL CHAMP
10 CSI: MIAMI - TUESDAY
11 SURVIVOR: MICRONESIA
12 CSI: NY
13 CRIMINAL MINDS
14 OLD CHRISTINE
15 COLD CASE
16 HELL’S KITCHEN
17 CBS NCAA BSKBL-BRIDGE
18 SMARTER THAN 5TH
19 MOMENT OF TRUTH
20 DEAL OR NO DEAL

CRIMINAL MINDS PROMO FOR 'A HIGHER POWER'

Criminal Minds: Here is the promo for tonight's Criminal Minds episode "A Higher Power". Thanks to Sindee in Germany! Criminal Minds starring Thomas Gibson, Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler, Shemar Moore and Kirsten Vangsness. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS EPISODE CHAT FOR "A HIGHER POWER"

Criminal Minds: The Criminal Minds Conversation Yahoo group and the Criminal Minds Fanatic website will be hosting a Criminal Minds episode chat on Wednesday, April 9th at 10pm est to discuss "A Higher Power" written by Michael Udesky and starring Joe Mantegna, Shemar Moore, Paget Brewster, Thomas Gibson, Matthew Gray Gubler, Kirsten Vangsness and A.J. Cook. The password is surprise.

CRIMINAL MINDS EPISODE INFO FOR "A HIGHER POWER"

Criminal Minds: "A Higher Power" - When the suicide rate spikes in a Pittsburgh neighborhood, the BAU team suspects the deaths may actually be the result of a serial killer who believes he is an "Angel of Death," on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, April 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT. Writer: Michael Udesky. Director: Felix Enriquez Alcalá. Starring: Joe Mantegna, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, Shemar Moore, A.J. Cook, Matthew Gray Gubler and Kirsten Vangsness.

CRIMINAL MINDS: MICHAEL UDESKY CONSULTS THE EXPERTS.

Criminal Minds: Michael Udesky, writer of Criminal Minds episode "A Higher Power" consulted a handwriting expert for his upcoming Criminal Minds episode. Follow the link provided to read the entire article. It is fascinating.

"When the writer for a television crime drama wanted professional advice on handwriting analysis, he turned to someone who developed her skills analyzing the scribbles of her classmates in Olivia and, later, Willmar.

We’ll see the results Wednesday when CBS Television airs its 61st episode of “Criminal Minds.’’ The episode is called “A Higher Power’’ and is written by Michael Udesky."

http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=35452§ion=News

CRIMINAL MINDS: KIRSTEN VANGSNESS IS FASHION PERFECT.

Criminal Minds: Kirsten Vangsness, Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds, shown above at the 22nd Genesis Awards on March 29th. I love her unique fashion sense. It is so Garciaish and definately sets Kirsten apart from everyone else. Our favorite gal could never be called "beige" and that is what we love about her! Unfortunately not everyone appreciates her uniqueness and she made the thumbs down list. The reporter must not have any taste!

CRIMINAL MINDS CHAT INFO:

Criminal Minds: The Criminal Minds Conversation Yahoo Group and the Criminal Minds Fanatic website will host a Criminal Minds chat on Sunday, April 6th at 3pm est. This is a members in good standing only chat. :)

CRIMINAL MINDS: ED BERNERO ANSWERS OUR QUESTION

Criminal Minds: Several people have commented and emailed asking about the sign behind Prentiss in the Criminal Minds episode "Damaged". I have the answer from Ed Bernero, Executive Producer and writer of "Damaged". I am posting it as a comment so those who have not yet seen the episode will not have a spoiler unless they want it. ** There will not be any other comments on this post. Please use the spoiler thread for all comments about the episode. Thanks. ***

CRIMINAL MINDS: EDWARD ALLEN BERNERO SENT US A NOTE.

Criminal Minds: Here is a note from Edward Allen Bernero, Exec. Producer of Criminal Minds:

Hey Fanatic-land --

Ed here. I just wanted to say how happy we all are that you guys liked the episode last night. We really wanted to do something that would give the core fan(atic)s an episode they would be proud of and enjoy. The rest of the season is pretty great, too. We're having an amazing time being back and are so grateful that you all stuck it out and were there when we came back on. We would not be able to make this crazy show without you.