WHAT To WATCH
31 days of oscar
TCM, beginning at 5 a.m.
It’s nonstop laughs on Turner Classic Movies as the network’s 31 Days of Oscar event devotes an entire day to Academy Award-winning and nominated comedies. The 12-film lineup features “The Front Page” (1931); “Ninotchka” (1939); “Adam’s Rib” (1949); “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town” (1936); “Harvey” (1950); “Born Yesterday” (1950); “Some Like It Hot” (1959); “Tom Jones” (1963); “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” (1963); “You Can’t Take It With You” (1938) ; “To Be or Not to Be” (1942); and “Block-heads” (1938).
The Gene Autry show
gettv, 9 a.m.
Classic television network gettv adds “The Gene Autry Show” to its lineup, replacing “Laredo” in this Saturday morning time slot starting today. The series, which ran for five seasons on CBS from 1950-55, features legendary singing cowboy Autry and his horse Champion getting into various adventures out West. In the series premiere, “Head for Texas,” Gene returns from a trip, only to find that his boss’ new ranch hands are really rustlers in disguise. When the thieves rebrand the herd and frame him, Gene enlists an ex-jockey friend to help catch the crooks.
secret sauce with Todd Graves
A&E, 12 p.m.
Todd Graves, the CEO of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, meets people from all walks of life to learn about their paths to success as he encourages and inspires viewers to pursue their dreams.
Nickelodeon Kids’ choice Awards 2023
Nickelodeon, 6 p.m.
CBS Sports analyst Nate Burleson and digital superstar Charli D’amelio cohost this installment of the ceremony that celebrates youngsters’ favorites from across the worlds of film, television, music, sports and more.
“Stranger Things” leads the field with six nominations, followed by “That Girl Lay Lay,” “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” and “The Fairly Oddparents: Fairly Odder” with four nods each. Individual nominees across various categories include Beyoncé, Bad Bunny, Stephen Curry, Chris Evans, Selena Gomez, Lizzo, Jenna Ortega, Serena Williams, Taylor Swift and more.
Frozen Planet II BBC America, 7 p.m.
In the series finale “Our Frozen Planet,” Sir David Attenborough takes viewers on a journey to threatened areas where increasing temperatures and melting ice could have devastating consequences for the planet. The special “The Making of Frozen Planet II” immediately follows.
Act Your Age Bounce, 7 p.m.
Kym Whitley, Tisha Campbell and special guest star Yvette Nicole Brown lead this half-hour comedy as three vibrant, successful women in their 50s living in the DMV area just outside of Washington, D.C. Each is at a personal crossroads, so they decide that the best way forward in life is together.
black Girl Missing Lifetime, 7 p.m.
Inspired by actual stories of missing women of color,
Lifetime’s new original film tells the story of a mother who reports her daughter missing, only for authorities and the media to dismiss her as a runaway while focusing heavily on another missing girl who is white. Stars Garcelle Beauvais (“The Jamie Foxx Show”).
The svengoolie classic Horror & sci-fi Movie METV, 7 p.m.
Sven introduces “The Curse of the Werewolf,” a 1961 thriller from Britain’s famed Hammer Studios featuring Oliver Reed, in his first starring role, as the titular monster, along with Clifford Evans, Yvonne Romain and Anthony Dawson.
say Yes to the dress TLC, 7 p.m.
Throughout the seasons, bridal fashions have changed, but Randy and the Kleinfeld consultants’ superior service have remained constant. This season, Randy and his team navigate indecisive and panicked brides, opinionated family members and a woman who wants a wedding dress despite being single.
48 Hours CBS, 9 p.m.
Thank technology for the answers in tonight’s chilling tale of Kassanndra Cantrell, a Tacoma, Washington, woman who disappeared in 2020, leaving hardly a clue behind — or so it seemed. “Your digital footprint [lets police] trace you to your last moment on earth,” says Natalie Morales, a contributor to the venerable true crime show who juggles her work as a CBS News correspondent with her hosting gig on “The Talk.” The takeaway should deter potential perps: “We’re all being watched,” comments news veteran Morales, and “pings” of evidence are vital in every case. Ubiquitous cameras as well as smartphones and other tracker-embedded devices mean nearly every interaction is on the radar. “Anybody who would think of a perfect crime,” she adds, “there’s no such thing.”
chris rock: selective outrage
Netflix, 9 p.m.
Famed comedian Chris Rock headlines Netflix’s first ever live global streaming event as he takes the stage in Baltimore in his second stand-up special for the streaming service.
saturday Night Live NBC, 10:30 p.m.; also livestreams on Peacock
Travis Kelce, tight end for the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs, makes his “SNL” hosting debut, joined by country pop singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini, who makes her first appearance as musical guest.