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What to Watch on Saturday: Danny Glover, dragon slayer

Dogs 101 (8pm, Animal Planet) - In this special episode on grooming, the different types, textures, and lengths of dogs' coats are explored.

The Cabin (8pm, Hallmark Movie Channel) - A divorced mom (Lea Thompson) and her kids are forced to bunk with a single dad (Steven Brand) and his two children after a cabin mix-up at a resort in Scotland. Though the adults initially clash, they decide to join forces to compete in a sporting event at the resort, and it's not long before sparks start to fly.

Age of Dragons (9pm, Syfy) - A new Syfy movie starring Danny Glover as an obsessed Ahab who seeks revenge on the fire-breathing dragon that killed his family and left him horribly scarred. As you can tell, it's a reimagining of Herman Melville's classic novel "Moby Dick."

Nick and Vanessa's Dream Wedding (9pm, TLC) - There's not much else on, so ... Cameras follow Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo as they plan their July 15, 2011 wedding and then say "I do" on Richard Branson's private island.

Home by Novogratz (10pm, HGTV) - We think this is the most interesting design show on TV. Tonight, Bob and Cortney revamp a dull Manhattan townhouse. Included: a fireplace and outdoor seating on the terrace, mod chandeliers in the living room, and art gallery-inspired walls.

Pit Boss (10pm, Animal Planet) - Shorty tries to persuade the owners of three abused pit bulls to give up their dogs.

What to Watch on Saturday: Clay Aiken rocks Raleigh

Clay Aiken: Tried & True Live (8pm, UNC-TV) - A broadcast of Clay Aiken's Raleigh concert for which he was joined by "American Idol" pal Ruben Studdard and vocalist Linda Eder. Clay sings classics like "Unchained Melody," "Moon River," "Mack the Knife," "Crying," and "It's Impossible." UNC-TV airs this again at 9:30pm. UNC-TV is also hosting a Twitter party during the show.

Cops (8pm, Fox) - The 23rd Season and 800th episode of "Cops" opens in Boynton Beach, Florida, with an officer chasing a car on foot after he finds something left behd by a suspect. Another officer reponds to a call about a boa constrictor in a residential area.

Dogs 101 (8pm, Animal Planet) - The Season 3 opens with profiles on a bunch of dogs, including the Irish Wolfhound, the Gordon Setter, and Wonder Dogs.

Fairfield Road (9pm, Hallmark) - Jesse Metcalfe ("Depserate Housewives") stars in this new Hallmark movie about a Boston man with political aspirations who goes to Cape Cod after a series of personal setbacks and finds himself becoming involved in a local election. During his stay, he also meets a spunky bookstore owner (Natalie Lisinska) who helps him appreciate the charms of small-town life.

America's Most Wanted (9pm, Fox) - Season 24 uses the occasion of the Sept. 11 anniversary to review the attacks and offer an update on the hunt for surviving perpetrators. Included is a profile of Adnan El Shukrijumah, whom the FBI believes is Al Qaeda's operations chief.

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