Henry Schleiff stated he regrets doing "inadequate" tales on subjects like home abuse and mass shootings.
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Killing time on tv
Henry Schleiff runs Discovery Channel, Journey Channel, crime channel and different channels so — query is — why’s TV achieve this many cop reveals?
Schleiff: “True crimes are excessive stakes, life and dying, unhealthy man getting caught. Riveting, fascinating, compelling tales. Add a catchy ‘Wives With Knives’ or ‘Southern Fried Murder’ intriguing title. The formulation features a compelling host and intelligent advertising and marketing perspective.
“It’s a newspaper’s entrance web page. CourtTV’s fascination was O.J., JonBenet, the Menendez brothers. Not exhausting to see viewers watch this content material endlessly.
“You could hate O.J. personally however crime stirs ardour. It skews extra ladies 25 to 54 due to their intuitive sense.
“There’s occasional dissatisfaction with our protection however we present respect to victims and, with sensitivity, ask shut folks to permit us into their household.
“Hopefully as we speak’s expertise and forensics finally result in JonBenet’s unsolved case and whoever’s accountable for her dying.
“My remorse is doing inadequate tales which might be impactful on society as we speak – like home abuse. And the 400 mass shootings this 12 months.
“You possibly can’t drive a tank down the road. Not allowed. It’s army gear. Why’s a shoulder missile launcher additionally not categorized as unallowed army gear? Wish to use it? Be a part of the army. Simply don’t let somebody enter a retailer or faculty with it and kill kids, folks, something that strikes.”
It’s prime time for ‘Murders’
IN holding with homicide mayhem Hulu’s obtained Martin Brief’s “Solely Murders within the Constructing.” It’s shoot ’em up/kill ’em up, lie how they die and get knocked off of their Higher West Facet higher high-class higher sort elevators . . . PLUS additionally John Lithgow’s re-returned “Dexter” the place good John performs a not good killer.
Additionally we obtained us a morgueful of police corruption, worldwide intrigue, homicide, spies, stab ’em seize ’em and simply plain outdated slash and slay killer tales to look at earlier than we fall asleep. Query: What could possibly be higher for our kids?
Discovering ‘Beast’ mode
Wait. Extra. Idris Elba’s subsequent is “Beast.” Lion nation. Safari gone poop. Massive cat desires to eat good physician and his daughters.
Elba: “They arrive to this village. Animal territory. The massive rogue lion doesn’t need people destroying his panorama. He’s sensible. Calculating. It’s a primary. The fun experience doesn’t cease.”
Proper. It’s Common Footage. Roars into theaters the nineteenth.
Hometown hits
FOR Tony Bennett’s 96th birthday tomorrow, singers Larry and Amanda Meyers take their “Tony and the Woman” revue to Vegas, New York and on the street. A downbeat of historical past to maintain his music, reminiscence and Gaga duets alive . . . AND apologies to colleague Steve Cuozzo who started consuming out even when he was in utero, I simply made a tour of Italian eating places. Liked Chazz Palminteri’s on West forty sixth and Due on Third Avenue and East 79th. Simply sayin’.
JUDGE to the accused: “In addition to stealing cash, you took watches, jewellery, diamond rings and pearls.” Prisoner: “Sure, Your Honor. I used to be taught that cash alone doesn't convey happiness.”
Solely in New York, youngsters, solely in New York.
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