HT1725 I am unable to resume downloading a tv show that I purchased on iTunes instead I am told the disk could not be read from or written to and I see there is message that says: err = -36

help me out!

Even though you're getting a different number, perhaps try the "Error -50," "-5000," "8003," "8008," or "-42023" section in the Specific Conditions and Alert Messages: (Mac OS X / Windows) section of the following document:
iTunes: Advanced iTunes Store troubleshooting

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