A Time for ‘Mutiny’ and Saying So Long to Snyder

Two historical World War II dramas, a techno-thriller and a heartwarming story are among the original TV movies set for this weekend.

Rick Rossovich stars in UPN’s futuristic thriller “Killer Deal,” tonight at 8.

TBS unveils its first original movie, “Fatal Error,” Sunday at 7 p.m. Antonio Sabato Jr., Janine Turner and Robert Wagner star in the cyber thriller.

Mara Wilson, Rip Torn and Laurie Metcalf star in ABC’s “Wonderful World of Disney” family fantasy “Balloon Farm,” Sunday at 7 p.m. The story deals with a man who has the ability to grow balloons in a farming community suffering from a drought.

Kirsten Dunst stars as a contemporary Jewish teenager who is suddenly transported back to German-occupied Poland in Showtime’s “The Devil’s Arithmetic,” Sunday at 8 p.m.

John Ritter plays an Episcopal priest and volunteer fireman who believes he may have experienced a miracle on the CBS movie “Holy Joe,” Sunday at 9 p.m.

Morgan Freeman is the executive producer of NBC’s “Mutiny,” Sunday at 9 p.m. The historical drama is based on a World War II incident where black soldiers mutinied at the Port Chicago munitions base near San Francisco after 320 men were killed and 390 were injured from an explosion.

Series

The Gerald McRaney family drama “Promised Land” returns to the CBS lineup, tonight at 8.

CBS’ “The Late Late Show With Tom Snyder,” early Saturday morning at 12:35 a.m., leaves the airwaves after four years.

Fox Family Channel offers a “Pee-wee’s Party-on-a-Thon” marathon featuring 20 back-to-back episodes of the classic ‘80s series “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” beginning Sunday at 7 a.m.

“The E! True Hollywood Story” focuses on “The Brat Pack,” Sunday at 8 p.m. on E! Entertainment Television.

Specials

ABC is offering same-day coverage of the World Championships of figure skating from Helsinki, Finland, tonight at 9. U.S. champion Michael Weiss and the reigning world and European champion Alexei Yagudin are featured in the men’s free skate competition.

Morley Safer reports on the 20 greatest thinkers of the 20th century on “CBS News/Time 100: Great Minds,” tonight at 10 on CBS.

Brian McKnight, Monica and Tyra Banks host the 13th annual “Soul Train Music Awards,” Friday at 8 p.m. on KTLA. This year’s big Grammy winner, Lauryn Hill, is set to perform and receive an entertainer of the year honor.

“Arguing the World,” Friday at 9 p.m. on KCET-TV, chronicles six decades in the lives of four American intellectuals with differing ideals.

Joan and Melissa Rivers host E! Entertainment Television’s “Academy Awards Fashion Review,” Saturday at 3 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m.

The Disney Channel presents the popular teen group “B’Witched and Five in Concert,” Saturday at 7 p.m.

ABC continues with coverage of the figure skating World Championships with the women’s and ice dance competitions, Saturday at 8 p.m.

Rosanne Cash, Carlene Carter, Suzanne Vega, Sheryl Crow and Shawn Colvin headline “Women in Song: The Best of Austin City Limits,” early Sunday at 12:30 a.m. on KCET.

KCAL presents “Hollywood Salutes Easter Seals,” Sunday at 3 p.m. Celebrities will be featured in this two-hour spotlight of the efforts of the nonprofit health agency.

Ed Harris narrates “Blast Off,” a Learning Channel documentary, Sunday at 6 and 9 p.m. The two-hour special features personal tales of astronauts, cosmonauts and NASA experts.