TV video download will not play - error "This movie cannot be played on this computer"  but the computer is authorized

I downloaded TV Masterpiece Mystery Inspector Lewis Ramblin Boy episode but when I try to view or sync to iPod I get a message that "This movie cannot be played on this computer."  I double checked and this computer is authorized.
Ron

Hey Ronald
If you are experiencing and issue with your purchase, check out the following article to report the issue to get it resolved.
How to report an issue with your iTunes Store, App Store, Mac App Store, or iBookstore purchase
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1933
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Regards,
-Norm G.

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