Danza sets new goals in Disney movie; a father’s big dreams for his daughters

Tony Danza is Barney Gorman, a hard-working garbage man who gets the chance of a lifetime to play pro football in The Garbage Picking Field Goal Kicking Philadelphia Phenomenon, airing on “The Wonderful World of Disney” (ABC, Sunday at 7 p.m.). He is “discovered” while angrily kicking water jugs 40 yards high and 60 yards long. For the family.

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Actor Harry Anderson is host of Dog Tales (USA, Monday at 7 p.m.), which takes a fun look at the life of dogs in the ‘90s, including a trip to a Beverly Hills gym where overweight dogs get into shape by running on treadmills and doing aqua-aerobics. Various personalities and entertainers, including Dick Clark and Ed McMahon, are interviewed regarding their favorite canines. For the family.

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After an evil knight takes control of the medieval kingdom of Donnegold, 14-year-old Prince Davin feeds metal to his pet monster Galgameth so they can battle the villain in The Adventures of Galgameth (Disney, Wednesday at 8:25 p.m.). after killing the king. For ages 6 to 12.

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In The Ditchdigger’s Daughters (Family Channel, Thursday at 9 p.m.), Carl Lumbly is a hard-working laborer who is determined to see that his six daughters grow up to become successful professionals. For the family.

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A musical special, Elmopalooza (ABC, Friday at 8 p.m.), celebrates 30 years of “Sesame Street,” using classic “Sesame Street” songs and new music videos. Rosie O’Donnell, Chris Rock and Cindy Crawford, En Vogue, the Fugees and others join Elmo and Jim Henson’s Muppets Stars in the celebration. For the family.

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Singer Robert Goulet is the baritone singing voice of Mikey on Recess during a two-hour “Disney’s One Saturday Morning” (ABC, 7:30 a.m.). In an episode entitled “The Voice,” Mikey falls in love and learns to overcome his fear of singing in public. For ages 8 to 12.