Truth Teller's TV Insights

I'm Back!

2011-11-20T01:45:00.000-05:00

Wow, it's been a long time since I posted anything to this blog! When I was last here, we were celebrating the capture of the psycho cunt from Austria that was stalking David Caruso. Well, that's over and done and as far as I know she's somewhere she can't hurt him, his family, or anyone else. So, on to bigger and better things. It's time to get back to what I intended this blog to be in the first place, a place for me to offer my opinions on the shows I watch and TV in general. So, stay tuned for future posts on subjects such as the ending of All My Children and One Life to Live on ABC, including my uncensored thoughts on the people who made the decision to end them and their attitude towards the fans, and my thoughts on my favorite show, one I hope everyone watches, Sons of Anarchy!

New Affiliate!

2009-03-11T16:00:00.002-04:00

Hey everyone! Check out the latest blog to be added to the links list. It's Jamie Sobrato's. She's an awesome author of romance novels, most of which are in the Harlequin Blaze line. If you love romance novels, you will love her work. Her blog is a lot of fun to read so go check it out!

Awesome Authors

2009-03-06T23:21:00.003-05:00

This post has nothing to do with television, celebrity stalkers, or anything else I have blogged about before. I love reading romance novels, particularly Harlequin novels. (The Blaze line is my favorite!) One thing I have noticed about the novels is that almost always the author leaves a snail mail address, email address, and/or website where you can contact them. Some also have blogs that they update regularly and converse with their readers on.

Now, these authors are I'm sure very busy people. Between writing their next great novel, editing, revising, etc their work, taking care of their families, and I'm sure in some cases, working at some sort of other job, I don't know how they have time to interact with their readers online, but they do it anyway. For that, I want to say to all of them, Thank You. You make me proud to call you my favorite authors.

Which is Smarter?

2009-03-04T01:57:00.004-05:00

Here's a question for all of you. Which is smarter, a control-freak network executive who has no clue what the fans like and doesn't care or a dog that licks it's butt every time it takes a crap? My money's on the dog! I'm a fan of many types of shows, crime dramas, medical dramas, documentaries, and soap operas. My favorite show is a soap opera. I have mentioned before that I have met a certain daytime actress and that we have a mutual friend. The show she's on is my favorite show.

Why am I being so cryptic, you may ask? Simple, I want to protect the actress's privacy and I am about to ream the head of daytime programing at her network a new one and don't want to get sued or get her into trouble.

The executive I am talking about is a middle-aged man who seemingly makes his decisions using the wrong head. For the last few years especially, he has been dictating to the EP and the Head Writers at the shows on his network what couples are to be together and what storylines to air.

On my favorite show, he ordered the end of a couple that was bringing in fantastic ratings in favor of putting the actress back into a pairing with her real-life ex who everyone knew had cheated on her with a co-star. It was obvious, and still is to this day that there is no chemistry whatsoever between the actress and actor, and that the actor isn't even in her league talent wise. His biggest talent is having gallons of snot come pouring out of his nose on cue when a scene calls for him to cry instead of having tears come out of his eyes. The network executive, however, thinks that the pairing of this actor with the unfortunate actress who has to carry him in every scene is one of the greatest pairings in daytime history.

Another, more recent thing he has done is break up a very popular pairing, one that both the actor and actress (let's call them Actor 1 and Actress 1) in the pairing both have been very vocal about loving and the fans for the most part loved as well in favor of pairings that no one wants to see, not the two of them, and not the people they are paired with now (Actor 2 and Actress 2), for the simple reason that the two couples have been together before and there's nothing more for them to do. This decision from all appearances was made because of the talent Actress 2 has for taking off her clothes and quite possibly, even likely, her other "talents" that can't be shown on TV.

One last example of his poor decision making and obvious inability to relate to the fans is the decision he made to bring in an actress who couldn't act her way out of a paper bag and try to turn her into the female lead of the show by pairing her with the male lead, who is one of the most popular actors in daytime. A man who would have chemistry with a box of rocks, but no matter what he did, couldn't make a pairing with her believable. This actress, in what I can only call the most unprofessional, immature behavior I have ever seen went online in a chat room with her fans and called him a bastard for not ever inviting her to his home. On anther occasion in one of the popular soap magazines she insinuated that she got him, a man who has happily been with his wife for over 20 years, so hot and bothered in a scene that he had to walk away before he jumped her on set, something that is now known to be a flat-out lie by the actress told to convince people that their pairing has chemistry. This actress's unprofessionalism and total lack of respect for others knows no bounds and until recently, she was on the screen at least once in each of the six segments of the show and was inserted in nearly every storyline.

These decisions, as well as many others that he has made over the last few years have caused the ratings of the show to steadily decline, morale backstage to decline, and the fans to become more and more disgruntled because he isn't listening to what they want to see on the show, instead he is trying to "train" them to like what he wants, something I am happy to say he is failing miserably to do!

So, you tell me, who's smarter, this network executive who is driving the shows on his network into the ground or the dog who's favorite past time is licking it's butt? I still say the dog, what do you think?

HEIDIMARIE CAPTURED IN TIJUANA!!!!

2009-02-20T22:06:00.002-05:00

It's official! HeidiMarie Schnitzer has been arrested and detained in Tijuana, Mexico. Mexican authorities took her into custody and turned her over to Immigration authorities Thursday. She will most likely be deported to her home country of Austria for trial. Here is a copy of the Yahoo! story and a link to it.

DAVID CARUSO'S ALLEGED STALKER DETAINED IN MEXICO

TIJUANA, Mexico – Mexican officials have detained an Austrian woman accused of stalking "CSI: Miami" star David Caruso.
Austrian prosecutors say the woman sent the American actor more than 100 letters, pursued him for an autograph and then sent death threats when he refused to give her one.
She was charged with stalking and threatening to kill Caruso, but failed to show up for court in 2007 and was believed to be on the run.
Tijuana police said Friday they detained the woman with the help of a blog titled The Stalker Chronicles, dedicated to the woman's arrest. She was turned over to immigration officials late Thursday and will likely be deported.
Caruso plays Miami police Lt. Horatio Caine on the crime drama series on U.S. network CBS.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090220/ap_en_tv/lt_mexico_people_caruso;_ylt=AqOTW.rB_8QLgxC42LFNXwlxFb8C

Congratulations to Sarakanne for leading the charge to bring HeidiMarie to justice with her blog, The Stalker Chronicles and to everyone else who has been instrumental in bringing Heidi to justice.

A Notice to Everyone

2009-02-12T03:32:00.002-05:00

Effective immediately, I will no longer be accepting "Anonymous" comments. I know there are certain people (one especially) out there who aren't going to like this and I'm sure they will have plenty to say about it, but they are going to have to sign in to do it!

Heidi, Listen Up and Pay Attention!

2009-02-11T14:32:00.003-05:00

This is the only time I am going to address this issue with you. Yes, I have Bipolar disorder. Since you seem to be completely ignorant of what it is, here is an explanation in terms you should understand. People with Bipolar disorder have more extreme mood swings than the normal person. Those mood swings cause the following:

Symptoms of mania - the "highs" of bipolar disorder
Increased physical and mental activity and energy
Heightened mood, exaggerated optimism and self-confidence
Excessive irritability, aggressive behavior
Decreased need for sleep without experiencing fatigue
Racing speech, racing thoughts
Impulsiveness, poor judgment, distractability
Reckless behavior
In the most severe cases, delusions and hallucinations
Symptoms of depression - the "lows" of bipolar disorder
Prolonged sadness or unexplained crying spells
Significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns
Irritability, anger, worry, agitation, anxiety
Pessimism, indifference
Loss of energy, persistent lethargy
Feelings of guilt, worthlessness
Inability to concentrate, indecisiveness
Inability to take pleasure in former interests, social withdrawal
Unexplained aches and pains
Recurring thoughts of death or suicide.

When a person with Bipolar is on medication and takes it the way it is prescribed, they live normal, healthy lives. They don't experience those extreme highs and lows. I don't have those extreme highs and lows, instead I have the normal feelings and moods that people without Bipolar Disorder have. I have a job as an accountant, a family, and a wonderful life. The only bad or mentally unstable/mentally challenged part of my life is you with your ignorance and psychosis. So, do me, and the rest of the world a favor. Turn off your computer and go to the nearest police station and turn yourself in. If you can't manage to do that, call the police and they will come to where you are and pick you up. Own up to what you have done and face the consequences. Let the rest of us live our lives in peace.

And for the record, I don't approve comments that include profanity, vulgarity, have nothing to do with the topic in the post, or in general make no sense to an educated person. So if I don't approve one or more of your comments, you know why!

A different kind of celebrity stalker

2009-01-27T13:30:00.003-05:00

I've been talking in recent blogs about celebrity stalkers such as HeidiMarie Schnitzer who are a serious threat to the lives and well-being of their victims. Today, I want to talk about a different kind of celebrity stalker. The one who gets close to the celebrity and even to an extent becomes a friend to them. For example, I know of an actress on a daytime soap that has a self-professed celebrity stalker who is the head of her unofficial website and message board and from all appearances a close friend of the celebrity. That is something I know for a fact is not true. I have met this actress personally and we have a friend in common. She has little contact with the woman who can only be described as a stalker and never gives her "inside scoop" about what is going on in her life or career. Something she gives our mutual friend on a regular basis and allows her to share with me and others.

My point is, stalkers come in many forms. They aren't all dangerous, deranged psychopaths who issue death threats like Heidimarie. There are others who from all appearances are normal people. Everyone, not just celebrities needs to be on the lookout for this type of stalker as well. And never, ever trust anyone who claims to know a celebrity, unless you know them personally and know that it's true!

Happy New Year!

2009-01-01T06:36:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year to you all! As I was watching the ball drop in Times Square on TV, I was thinking about resolutions for the new year. There's the ever present, "I want to loose ten pounds." of course, but then I started to think about real resolutions, resolutions that can make not only my life, but the lives of others just a little bit better and/or happier. The first of these is that I am not going to watch any tabloid TV shows such as TMZ, Entertainment Tonight, etc and I'm not going on their websites either. I already don't by the supermarket tabloids, so I don't have to worry about resolving to cut them out of my life. I would like to encourage all of you to make this same resolution. If no one is watching their shows, going on their websites, and buying their magazines, then there will be no need for the paparazzi to hound celebrities to get insight/dirt on their private lives and they will be able to live normal lives like the rest of us.

Is this overly ambitious, probably. But, as I have learned, the networks pay close attention to the ratings, and if a show doesn't bring in the ratings, they get cancelled. If a website isn't getting the hits the owners want, why would they pay for the domain name? If magazines aren't selling, why would the publishers want to print them? In the lean economic times we find ourselves in, it seems to me that if it is costing more to put the tabloids out there, whether on TV, the internet, or in a magazine, than they are making in revenues, that they just might realize that they can make better money doing something else more worthwhile or more entertaining.

An added bonus, of course, would be that HeidiMarie Schnitzer would no longer have access to what she, in her deranged mind calls "reputable news sources" from which to gather lies and slander about David Caruso that she can twist and use in her campaign of hate against him and his family.

So, in essence my New Year's resolution is this: To do everything I possibly can to cut HeidiMarie Schnitzer off from her "information" about David and his loved ones and to bring her to justice for the crimes she has committed and continues to commit against him and his family. And while I'm doing that, I'll send him a note or card once in a while to remind him that he has real fans out there that respect and care about him.

I'd like to encourage all of you to do the same thing, whether it be to David or another celebrity, send them a short note or a card and let them know how much you love and respect their work and wish them well. Don't do it so often that you appear to be a stalker yourself, just often enough to let them know you care. Remember, they're people, too and everyone likes to hear that people care about them and respect them!

Does the Media Fuel Our Celebrity Obsession?

2008-12-09T19:25:00.002-05:00

As I was scrolling through my on-screen guide to decide what to watch after the evening news, I saw no less than half a dozen shows dedicated to the spread of "news" and gossip about celebrities. They spend half an hour telling us everything from where and with whom a celebrity had dinner last night to the most salacious and scandalous things celebrities have done. As a general rule, they are filled with half-truths and video footage of a couple of dozen papparazzi (stalkerazzi) photographers/videographers chasing those celebrities to their cars and into buildings. Unfortunately, they aren't the worst offenders. The worst offenders are the tabloid "news" magazines that line the racks at the grocery store check out counter. They almost never have the true story, just some person we've never heard of's spin on a picture they have bought. And most of these shows and publications have websites with even more "information" on them.

The sad, and scary truth is that many people believe everything they see and hear from theses shows and magazines. There are people that comb these shows, publications, and websites for any tidbit they can find about whatever celebrities they can. My question is, do those shows and publications fuel our celebrity obsession or does our obsession cause these shows and publications to continue to spread their gossip and "news"?

Now, I understand the desire to know more about the people our favorite actors, actresses, musicians, and sports figures are when they aren't on our TV screens, on a stage, or on a playing field. But when does our interest become an obsession and do we really need all these shows, magazines, and websites to tell us their spin on what they think is going on in those people's lives?

Personally, I have a "less is more" philosophy when it comes to knowing what is going on in the lives of celebrities. I believe they are entitled to just as much privacy as the rest of us have. If they want to share the details of their personal lives with us through personal websites, fan clubs, newsletters, or even press conferences then that's their choice, but for there to be so many shows and publications dedicated solely to the spread of "news" about them to me is unhealthy and potentially dangerous.

I have talked before about celebrity stalkers, specifically the highly disturbed woman who has for the last few years has been obsessively stalking actor David Caruso and sending death threats to him and his family. Unfortunately, this isn't the only case in recent history of celebrity stalkers. Jennifer Garner has had to take legal action to protect herself from a stalker and Paula Abdul recently had an obsessed stalker commit suicide outside her Los Angeles home. I can't help but wonder if the media isn't atleast partially to blame for this type of behavior or if people like this are the reason the tabloid media stays in business. I'd love to hear your take on this.

URGENT REMINDER: Below is a copy of the actual death threat that was sent to David Caruso by HeidiMarie Shnitzer as well as a photograph of her. She a fugitive from justice with an International Arrest Warrant on her head. She is considered incredibly dangerous. If you come across her, contact the police immediately. Do not approach her for your own safety.

Celebrity Stalkers vs True Fans

2008-11-28T21:47:00.000-05:00

To start out, here's the definition of a stalker: Someone who follows or observes (a person) persistently, especially out of obsession or derangement.

We're all fans of various TV shows, and the actors and actresses on them. Many of us, myself included, have sent fan letters to some of those actors and actresses. That doesn't make us stalkers. We don't persistently hound them or pursue them, whether for autographs or personal time and attention. Most of us know the basic etiquette for being a good fan don't approach them while they are eating, don't bother them if they are with their family, and always be respectful, after all, they are human beings just like the rest of us. They aren't the character they play on TV.

However, there are some out there who go from being a fan to being a stalker. They become obsessed with the actor or actress they are a fan of and when they don't get the attention they want from that actor or actress, sometimes, bad things can happen. Take for example, Heidimarie Schnitzer (pictured to the left), an Austrian native who, for more than three years has been stalking David Caruso, the star of CSI: Miami. This woman has sent him death threats against him and his family, has fled Austria not once, but twice after being arrested for stalking him and being diagnosed with severe personality disorder and was labeled as dangerous by a court appointed psychiatrist in Austria. She is currently hiding out in the Baja region of Mexico with an international arrest warrant hanging over her head. She abandoned her child in Austria, all to pursue what has become a campaign of hate against David Caruso and his family and loved ones because she didn't get the attention she wanted from him. She spends nearly 15 hours a day some days online spewing whatever garbage she can think up about him, whether it be about his personal life or his professional career. She has numerous blogs of her own that are filled with rants that oftentimes are nearly impossible to understand, but have one clear message, this woman wants harm to come to David and his family.

How did this all start, you might ask? She didn't get an autograph when she wanted one. Now, clearly, the majority of fans aren't going to be like her. We may send fan letters to our favorite actors or actresses asking for autographs, but if we don't get it, we don't threaten their lives or the lives of their children. We simply move on with our lives.

So, my message today is this, be fans of your favorite actors, actresses, musicans, etc, but remember, they are people, just like us. They have spouses or significant others, children, parents, and siblings, just like you. Send them letters telling them how much you love their work, and even tell them politely what you don't like about their character on their show or the storylines. If you want an autograph, ask nicely and send a self adressed, stamped envelope large enough to hold an 8x10 inch picture, since many send out copies of head shots they have had done. If you see them in public, size up the situation, are they acting like they don't want to be noticed? Are they with their family? Are you in a crowded place? Are they eating? If the answers to any of these questions is yes, leave them alone. If you do approach them, be polite, don't start screaming or freaking out. Simply introduce yourself, say you appreciate their work, and ask for an autograph or for them to pose for a pic with your camera phone. Then, leave them alone to live their lives while you do the same. That's what a true fan does.

Below is a copy of the actual death threat that was sent to David Caruso by HeidiMarie Shnitzer. She a fugitive from justice is considered incredibly dangerous. If you come across her, contact the police immediately. Do not approach her for your own safety.

Welcome!

2008-11-28T03:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome and thank you all for stopping by. If you are here, you're either lost or are interested in what I have to say. In this blog, I will share my personal insights and opinions on the world of television, both on the shows I watch and the dedicated people that make them possible. While I know that not everyone will agree with some of the things I say, I welcome your opinions and insights as well, just remember to keep it clean. I'll do my best not to use profanity and I'm simply asking you all to do the same!

Stay tuned for my next blog: Celebrity Stalkers vs True Fans