HEAD Politics Remains High on the TV Agenda

President Clinton is expected to respond to the harsh criticism from the Republican Party this week when he gives an exclusive interview to Dan Rather on “60 Minutes,” Sunday at 7 p.m. on Channel 2.

And speaking of Republicans, A&E;’s popular “Biography” series offers a profile of Bob Dole’s running mate, Jack Kemp, tonight at 5 and 9. Among those interviewed are the former football star’s brother Tom and Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott.

Back in the Beltway, “The Kennedy Center 25th Anniversary Celebration,” airing Sunday at 7:30 p.m. on Channel 28, is an all-star salute to the performing arts. Faith Prince, Hinton Battle and Colm Wilkinson will perform tunes from Broadway musicals that got their starts at the Kennedy Center. Also: a tribute to women in jazz.

Public Affairs: TODAY: “Evans & Novak” looks at the Dole-Kemp ticket, 2:30 p.m.; repeats Sunday, 7 a.m. CNN . . .

Jack Kemp talks about the GOP campaign on “Capital Gang,” 4 and 10:30 p.m. CNN. . . .

“Inside Politics Weekend” airs at 4:30 p.m. CNN. . . .

SUNDAY: Presidential advisor George Stephanopoulos and former Colorado Gov. Richard Lamm are on “Meet the Press,” 7 a.m. (4)(36)(39). . . .

“CBS News Sunday Morning” explores the political impact of the religious right in Israel and profiles bass-baritone James Morris of the Metropolitan Opera, 7:30 a.m. (2); 8 a.m. (8). . . .

GOP convention fallout and the Reform Party are discussed on “Fox News Sunday,” 8 a.m. (11); 1 p.m. (6). . . .

Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich goes on “Face the Nation,” 9 a.m. (2); 10 a.m. (8). . . .

“McLaughlin Group” also reflects on the Dole-Kemp ticket, 9 a.m. (4). . . .

“Late Edition” tackles the Republican and Reform Party conventions, 9 a.m. CNN. . . .

“Bob Navarro’s Journal” considers the gag order in the O.J. Simpson civil trial, 9:30 a.m. (2). . . .

“This Week With David Brinkley” examines the race to the White House with Sen. Christopher Dodd (D-Conn.) and Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.), 10 a.m. (7); 10:30 a.m. (10); 11:30 a.m. (3)(42). . . .

The GOP and diversity is the topic of “Both Sides With Jesse Jackson,” 2:30 p.m. CNN. . . .

Live coverage of the Reform Party convention from Valley Forge, Pa., begins at 4 p.m. C-SPAN. . . .

“Larry King Weekend” covers results of the Reform Party convention, 6 p.m. CNN.

Specials: Former presidential candidate Pat Paulsen hosts Nick at Nite’s “Vote for TV Land,” Sunday at 8 p.m.

Sports: Baseball--Angels at Boston Red Sox, today, 1 p.m. (5); Angels at Red Sox, Sunday, 5 p.m. ESPN. . . . Pro Football: Exhibition, Denver Broncos at Dallas Cowboys, today, 5 p.m. (11)(6); Philadelphia Eagles at New England Patriots, Sunday, 10 a.m. (4)(36)(39); San Francisco 49ers at Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, 5 p.m. TNT. For a complete sports list, see the Sports Section.