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SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : A kid’s-eye view of Camelot on Disney; Dr. Seuss puppets put on a Nickelodeon show

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A young boy (Thomas Ian Nicholas) is magically transported from a Little League baseball game to the 12th century in A Kid in King Arthur’s Court (Disney Channel, Sunday at 7 p.m.). He has been brought from the 20th century to save Camelot but first must overcome his own fear. For ages 8 to 12.

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Steven Spielberg’s first feature-length animated film, An American Tail (Disney Channel, Monday at 7 p.m.), tells the story of the boyish mouse Fievel Mousekewitz, separated from his family while traveling to America. With the help of friends, including a mouse-loving cat, Fievel survives and is reunited with his loved ones. For the family.

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The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss (Nickelodeon, Sundays, 8 p.m.) features a cast of Seuss characters brought to life as puppets by Jim Henson Productions. The puppets perform in “virtual” sets created by computer animation. Each week’s comical adventure is hosted by the Cat in the Hat. For ages 2 to 7.

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Popular naturalist and television host Jack Hanna takes viewers on educational and exciting journeys to learn about animals and where they live in Jack Hanna’s Wildlife Adventures. The first of four one-hour specials is “The Ferocious Cats” (Family Channel, Monday at 7 p.m.). For the family.

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The gang at Bayside High volunteers for hospital duty on Saved By the Bell: The New Class (NBC, Saturday at 10 a.m.). Meanwhile, Mr. Belding (Dennis Haskins) volunteers for a sleep-deprivation study and it’s up to Screech (Dustin Diamond) to keep him awake for 48 hours. For ages 8 to 15.

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