SATURDAY

"The Three Gifts" (7 p.m., Hallmark): Dean Cain plays a cynic who takes in three trouble-making orphan boys. Aw.

"WWE Tribute to the Troops" (8 p.m., WMAQ-Channel 5): President Barack Obama sends his good wishes, along with Gen. David Petraus. It's the WWE's seventh annual trip to the Mideast.

"Monster from a Prehistoric Planet" (9 p.m., WCIU-Channel 26): A wealthy jerk kidnaps a tiny island monster to play with, but the baby's bigger, meaner parents want him back - and they trash Tokyo, as long as they're making the trip anyway.

"Michael McDonald -- This Christmas: A Soundstage Event" (10 p.m., WTTW-Channel 11): Filmed in Chicago.

"Saturday Night Live" (10:30, WMAQ-Channel 5): The eclectic James Franco hosts - he's starred in everything from "James Dean" to "Spider-Man" to "General Hospital."

"Tapioca" (12:30 a.m. on WTTW-Channel 11): Chicago's Mike Houlihan recruited Ben Vereen, Tim Kazurinsky, David Pasquesi and just about every member of his family for this film, which debuted at the Park City Film Music Festival in Utah.

"Santa Claus Conquers the Martians" (1 a.m., Me-TV): Svengoolie's annual screening of tiny, green Pia Zadora, presented in the miracle of "Svensurround."

SUNDAY

"Survivor: Samoa" (7 p.m., WBBM-Channel 2): The finale, followed by the cast reunion. I always love to see what they look like fed.

"The Gigantic World of Epics" (7 p.m., TCM): Before the pictures got small, there was Cecil B. DeMille ("The Ten Commandments, "The Greatest Show on Earth) and David Lean ("Lawrence of Arabia," "The Bridge on the River Kwai"). Supersize-that popcorn.

"Kendra" (8 p.m., E!): The former Playmate prepares for playdates with her new baby.