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Weekend TV highlights, Feb. 27-28, 2010

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SATURDAY

"Sinatra at Carnegie Hall" (8 p.m., WTTW-Channel 11): His June 1980 concert included "The Theme From New York, New York" and "I've Got the World on a String."

"Cold Case" (8 p.m., WBBM-Channel 2): Deanna Dunagan, who won a Tony for "August: Osage County," guest-stars in the case of a murdered female pilot in 1944.

"Beauty and the Beast: A Dark Tale" (8 p.m., SyFy): This new movie features a new monster (Victor Parascos) and an impressive beauty (Estella Warren) but the same small-minded villagers.

"The Revenge of Frankenstein" (9 p.m., WCIU-Channel 26): The 1957 Hammer Studios horror film stars Peter Cushing, who's collecting spare parts for new projects. Says Svengoolie, "I suppose the Republicans will complain about that health plan, too."

"Saturday Night Live" (10:30 p.m., WMAQ-Channel 5): Jennifer Lopez doesn't strike me as someone with the capacity to poke fun at herself, but she's hosting - and performing - nonetheless.

SUNDAY

"Winter Olympics: Closing Ceremony" (6 p.m., WMAQ-Channel 5): A final parade and musical performances before the Olympic flag is passed to Sochi, Russia, site of the 2014 Winter Games. I always watch for limping athletes.

"Masterpiece Classic: The 39 Steps" (8 p.m., WTTW-Channel 11): A 2008 adaptation of the thriller about Germans, secret agents, and suffragettes.

"Big Love" (8 p.m., HBO): It's Amanda Seyfried's last episode as Bill's daughter, and with her goes any semblance of sanity.

"The Marriage Ref" (9:30 p.m., WMAQ-Channel 5): A preview of Jerry Seinfeld's new show, in which celebrity panelists give their opinions on marital grievances. Including Kelly Ripa, Tom Papa -- and who wouldn't want Alec Baldwin judging their marriage?

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