WEEKEND TV : ‘ShoWest Awards’ Honors Travolta, Bullock

The Oscars traditionally mark the end of awards season on television. But this year, the awards shows just keep on coming. The latest is the premiere telecast of “The 1996 ShoWest Awards,” airing tonight at 7 on TNT.

Taped March 7 in Las Vegas, the special honors John Travolta (Male Star of the Year), Sandra Bullock (Female Star of the Year), Mel Gibson (Director of the Year), Cameron Diaz (Female Star of Tomorrow), Greg Kinnear (Male Star of Tomorrow) and Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Young Star of the Year). Also included are preview clips and interviews from the upcoming summer releases “Independence Day,” “Twister” and “The Rock.” Larry King is the host.

Mike Wallace speaks with Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam, Sunday at 7 p.m on “60 Minutes” (2)(8). Farrakhan tells Wallace that he believes America is more corrupt than Nigeria and that the U.S. government is plotting to kill him.

Sunday’s movie offerings include the ABC drama “All She Ever Wanted,” at 9 p.m. on Channels 7 and 3. Marcia Cross (“Melrose Place”) stars as a woman with bipolar disorder who wants to have a baby.

HBO presents “The Grave,” at 8 p.m, a tongue-in-cheek suspense thriller starring Craig Sheffer, Gabrielle Anwar, Anthony Michael Hall and Eric Roberts.

The one-year anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and job anxiety are discussed on the public affairs programs.

Public Affairs: TODAY: “Today” talks about buying and selling a home; former NFL player/author Tim Green; the film “James and the Giant Peach”; Baltimore Oriole Cal Ripken Jr., 6 a.m. (4)(36)(39). . . .

Secretary of State Warren Christopher appears on “Evans & Novak,” 2:30 p.m., repeats Sunday, 7 a.m. CNN. . . .

Gen. Barry McCaffrey, director, Office of Drug Control Policy, appears on “John McLaughlin’s One on One,” 2:30 p.m. (28). . . .

Gov. George Allen Jr. (D-Va.) guests on “Capital Gang,” 4 p.m., 10:30 p.m. CNN. . . .

“Inside Politics Weekend” reports on Ross Perot, 4:30 p.m.; repeats 7:30 a.m. CNN. . . .

O.J. Simpson case discussed; attorney Robert Shapiro is guest on “Larry King Weekend,” 6 p.m. and 11 p.m., CNN.

SUNDAY: “Sunday Journal,” 5 a.m. C-SPAN. . . .

“News Conference,” 5 a.m. (4). . . .

“Sunday Today” talks with Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating; the Dennys, one family touched by the Oklahoma City bombing, 6 a.m. (4)(39)(36). . . .

Documentary producer Susan Racho guests on “Pacesetters,” 6 a.m. KTLA. . . .

U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno guests on “Meet the Press,” 7 a.m. (4)(39)(36). . . .

“Sunday Morning” features Oklahoma City one year after the bombing; musical “Rent”; Montana sculptor Deborah Butterfield, 7:30 a.m. (2); 8 a.m. (8). . . .

“Face the Nation” discusses economic anxiety, corporate downsizing, CEO compensation and the debate over the minimum wage with Secretary of Treasury Robert Rubin, Rep. David Bonior (D-Mich.), others 9 a.m. (2); 10:00 a.m. (8). . . .

Clinton, Dole race; immigration; affirmative action are topics on “McLaughlin Group,” 9 a.m. (4). . . .

“Tony Brown’s Journal” reports on an alleged government-sponsored violence initiative, 9:30 a.m. (28). . .

“Both Sides With Jesse Jackson” explores the legacy of Ron Brown with presidential advisor George Stephanopoulos, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, consultant Bob Shrum, 9:30 a.m. CNN. . . .

Job anxiety is discussed on “This Week With David Brinkley,” 10 a.m. (7); 10:30 a.m. (10); 11:30 a.m. (3)(42). . .

“Life & Times” talks with tax experts Jean Ross, Joel Fox on tax issues facing California this tax season, 10:30 a.m. (28). . . .

“Midday Sunday,” 11 a.m. (11). .

“Reliable Sources” reports on Pulitzer Prizes, 3:30 p.m. CNN. . . .

“Capital Gang Sunday” reports on the Jessica Dubroff tragedy; restructuring the Commerce Department, Congress’ new agenda, 4 p.m., repeats 1:30 a.m. CNN. . . .

“Crossfire Sunday” guests are Grover Norquist, Americans for Tax Reform, Rob Shapiro, Progressive Policy Institute, 4:30 p.m. CNN. . . .

Specials and Movies: VH1’s “RuPaul’s Party Machine,” today at 10 a.m., is a four-hour special featuring party and music videos.

Huell Howser looks at the history of the L.A. Coliseum on a one-hour “Visiting . . . With Huell Howser,” tonight at 6 and Sunday at 7 p.m. on Channel 28.

Sinbad offers his humorous outlook on dating and kids in the new “HBO Comedy Hour: Sinbad--Son of a Preacher Man,” tonight at 9:45.

Turner Classic Movies premieres its special “Becoming Attractions: The Trailers of Judy Garland,” Sunday at 4 p.m.

Grammy-winning Annie Lennox performs such hits as “No More I Love You’s” in “Annie Lennox . . . in the Park,” a new Disney Channel special taped last fall in Central Park, Sunday at 9 p.m.

Sports: Basketball-Bulls at Cavaliers, Sunday, 10 a.m. (4)(36)(39); Suns at Lakers, Sunday, 12:30 p.m. (4)(36)(39); Clippers at Kings, Sunday, 6 p.m. (13).

For a complete list of sports events on TV, see the Sports Section.