Professional Bowling Becomes Plot Element for CSI Episode

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Professional Bowling Becomes Plot Element for CSI Episode
PBA lends technical expertise to murder mystery set to air Nov. 19 on CBS-TV

SEATTLE, Wash. (Nov. 6, 2009) – Professional bowling will be a central plot element in an episode of the highly-rated “CSI” which is scheduled to air on CBS at 9 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Nov. 19.

The CSI episode is centered around a professional bowling event taking place in Las Vegas. The tournament abruptly comes to a halt at a key moment in the match when a grisly murder is discovered. During the episode, the CSI team attempts to solve the mystery of who committed the murder.

Jason Thomas, a writer and production contributor to pba.com and its Xtra Frame online television channel, was asked to serve as a “bowling consultant” for the episode, where he taught several cast members and guest stars how to bowl. Thomas also acted as a “stunt” double to provide realistic professional bowling shots.

“Working on the show was a dream come true for me,” said Thomas, “I was incredibly impressed with how much care the cast and crew took to ensure the bowling elements were as true to the sport as possible.”

CSI is one of television’s most popular shows, and is watched by an average of more than 20 million viewers each week. It has spawned two spinoffs, CSI: New York and CSI Miami, and is also currently in syndication on the Spike network and TV Land.

The show’s cast includes popular actors Laurence Fishburne, Marg Helgenberger, Jorja Fox, Paul Guilfoyle and a host of others.

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[Maine Man]

That's pretty cool. I will make sure I DVR it since I work every thursday night.