‘Inherit the Wind,’ ‘Ayn Rand,’ ‘Kid’ Spice Up Holiday Film List

Memorial Day weekend movie fare includes a new version of the ‘50s classic “Inherit the Wind,” a “Wonderful World of Disney” fantasy and a romantic drama starring Helen Mirren and Eric Stoltz.

Rod Steiger and Jeff Saumier star in the Disney Channel boxing drama “The Kid,” Saturday at 7 p.m.

George C. Scott and Jack Lemmon headline Showtime’s new production of the classic “Inherit the Wind,” Saturday at 8 p.m. The drama deals with the 1925 Scopes monkey trial. Beau Bridges also stars.

Michael Riley and David Leisure star in ABC’s “The Wonderful World of Disney” comedy “Dogmatic,” Sunday at 7 p.m. The farce deals with an advertising executive who accidentally trades places with his dog after they are struck by lightning.

Leslie Nielsen and Judge Reinhold star in the Fox Family Channel comedy “Family Plan,” Sunday at 8 p.m.

Helen Mirren, Eric Stoltz, Julie Delpy and Peter Fonda star in Showtime’s “The Passion of Ayn Rand,” Sunday at 8 p.m. The drama chronicles the 15-year love affair between the novelist-philosopher and her young protege.

Specials

Cinemax presents “Come Unto Me: The Three Faces of Tyree Guyton,” tonight at 7:30, a documentary on a controversial Detroit artist.

Avery Brooks narrates the Discovery Channel’s documentary “Apartheid’s Last Stand,” Friday at 10 p.m.

E! Entertainment Television offers a six-hour preview of its new style. network, the only network devoted to the art of doing everything with style, Saturday at 2 p.m.

Singer Sarah Brightman takes a musical journey through different counties on “Sarah Brightman: One Night in Eden,” Saturday at 8 p.m. on KCET.

Ossie Davis hosts PBS’ “National Memorial Day Concert,” Sunday at 7:30 p.m. on KCET and 8 p.m. on KVCR. Rita Moreno, Charles Durning, Aaron Neville and Colin Powell are scheduled to appear at the U.S. Capitol with the National Symphony Orchestra and conductor Erich Kunzel.

The Discovery Channel celebrates the summer with the fourth annual “Thrills, Chills and Spills!” visit to amusement parks, Sunday at 8 p.m.

“Voices of Scotland,” Sunday at 10 p.m. on KOCE, journeys through the Scottish Highlands. The Total Aberdeen Youth Choir supplies the music.

Series

“The E! True Hollywood Story” profiles writer James Ellroy, Sunday at 8 p.m. on E! True Hollywood Story.

John Thaw plays a reclusive widower who befriends an abused boy in the “Masterpiece Theatre” drama “Goodnight, Mister Tom,” Sunday at 9 p.m. on KCET and 9:30 p.m. on KVCR.

Lifetime offers an “Intimate Portrait” of actress Margot Kidder, Sunday at 10 p.m.

Sports

Welterweight boxing champ Felix Trinidad defends his title against Hugo Pineda in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday at 8 p.m. on HBO.

ABC presents coverage of the 83rd Indy 500 auto race, Sunday at 8 a.m.