A Father’s Love: Actor Joe Mantegna on his Daughter’s Autism

by Margaret Emory

You may know him as David Rossi in the popular TV series Criminal Minds or the voice of Fat Tony on The Simpsons, but what you might not know is that actor Joe Mantegna is the parent of an autistic child. Twenty-four years ago he and his wife, Arlene, sat across from a doctor hearing the words no parent wants to hear: “I’m pretty sure your daughter is autistic.”

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Criminal Minds' A.J. Cook: JJ' fans are still so hurt

By Jay Bobbin

Zap2it: You've had quite a ride as JJ on "Criminal Minds" over its seven-season history, including the time you were off the show. Do you reflect on that much?

A.J. Cook: I do feel a lot of pride. I've put a lot of effort and time and sweat and tears into JJ, so it feels good that I'm still here, and our 150th episode... To Read More...

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Criminal Minds episode 7.21: Divining Rod - Press Release

WHEN A SERIAL MURDERER IS EXECUTED, A COPYCAT EMERGES IN OKLAHOMA, AND THE BAU TEAM MUST ACT SWIFTLY, ON “CRIMINAL MINDS,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 2

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CHEAT TWEET: A serial killer’s execution spurs a copycat that the BAU must find, on #CriminalMinds 5/2 9pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/HszUyL

“Divining Rod” – After a notorious serial killer is executed, a copycat begins murdering women in the same Oklahoma town and in the same fashion, and the BAU team must act fast before more victims are found. Also, Prentiss gets nervous at the thought of a major real estate purchase, on CRIMINAL MINDS, Wednesday, May 2 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Mackenzie Astin (“The Facts of Life”) guest stars as shuttle driver Dylan Kohler.

SERIES REGULARS:
Joe Mantegna (David Rossi)
Thomas Gibson (Aaron Hotchner)
Paget Brewster (Emily Prentiss)
Shemar Moore (Derek Morgan)
Matthew Gray Gubler (Dr. Spencer Reid)
A.J. Cook (Jennifer “JJ” Jareau)
Kirsten Vangsness (Penelope Garcia)

GUEST CAST:
Lisa Darr (Helen Garrett)
Mackenzie Astin (Dylan Kohler)
Detective Jon Childers (Casey Sander)
Eddie Kehler (Rod Garrett)
Glenda Chism-Tamblyn (Female Witness)
Anna Rubley (Jodie Armstrong)
Bob McCracken (Warden Hansen)
Kelly Curran (Karla Demshure)
Steven Howell (Gary Hazlett)
Jo Beth Locklear (Emily Sisk)
Leigha Kingsley (Cara Smith)

WRITTEN BY: Bruce Zimmerman
DIRECTED BY: Doug Aarniokoski