Can't view TV episode on my iMac

I have an iMac running OS 10.5.8. I recently downloaded and installed iTunes 10.6.3, then purchased a TV episode from the iTunes store, but I can't get it to play. I get a blank screen, and the counter counts as if the video is playing, but there's no picture or sound. Please help!

Try this.
Quit iTunes (cmd + Q or iTunes >> Quit iTunes. Don't just click the red x).
Download and install http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1575 .
Download and install http://support.apple.com/kb/DL761 .
Check for software updates.
Reboot for good measure.
Try again.

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