Some crimes just scream Lifetime movie. I'm guessing that's what the network folks were thinking when they put "Abducted: The Carlina White Story" (8 tonight, Lifetime) in motion.

Woman finds out she was stolen from her family as a baby 23 years ago? Yes!  It's ripped from the headlines gold. And yet, "Abducted" is a mostly emotionless, by-the-numbers movie that only gets going toward the end of the film.

In 1987, 19-day-old Carlina White was snatched from Harlem Hospital in New York by a woman posing as a hospital worker. Her unmarried young mom and dad, Joy White and Carl Tyson, never stopped hoping she would be found.

It's one of those movies that people watch over and over, laughing in the same places, and despite knowing the ending, crying with the same abandon. So a remake faces some scrutiny, and perhaps, some skepticism.

But it's OK.  With a strong cast led by Queen Latifah and few tweaks to the story, the new "Steel Magnolias" (9 p.m., Sunday Lifetime) retains its mix of humor and tragedy. You'll still laugh and you'll still need the Kleenex nearby.
 

Sometimes a movie title resonates in unintentional ways. In the case of "A Mother's Nightmare" (8 tonight, Lifetime) little did I know I would be the mother and watching this film would be my nightmare.

OK, that's melodramatic. But watching this movie evoked that silent scream in me, you know, that rage you feel when something on screen is just too ridiculous or when characters do things too darn stupid to bear.

When we first meet 17-year-old sociopath Vanessa (Jessica Lowndes) she's being thrown out of a funeral for reasons that aren't clear. Next thing we know the orphan is sent to a new town and new foster care family by her social worker.

Harvey Keitel is in a Lifetime movie. Harvey Keitel.

Thankfully, it's not a bad one. "Fatal Honeymoon" (8 tonight, Lifetime), one of those ripped-from-the-headlines movies Lifetime does regularly, which are my least favorite type of Lifetime movie.

But Harvey Keitel has a way of elevating the things he's in, adding layers and realism to this film, one some viewers already may know the conclusion. And he plays against Billy Miller, who plays Billy on "The Young and the Restless"!

Fatal Honeymoon (8pm, Lifetime) - A Lifetime movie about a father who searches for the truth about his daughter's allegedly accidental drowning during her Australian honeymoon. After an incriminating underwater photo surfaces, suspicion falls on the .... husband! No way!! Based on a true story, of course. Adrienne reviews.

Strawberry Summer (8pm, Hallmark Movie Channel) - A music teacher gets a struggling country singer to perform at her town's annual festival, but the musician's difficult behavior causes problems. Eventually, the pair find common ground in their music and inspire each other. Stars Shelley Long ("Cheers"), Cindy Williams ("Laverne and Shirley"), Trevor Donovan ("90210") and Julie Mond.

Haunted High (9pm, Syfy) - A new Syfy movie! In this one, a dead demonic headmaster haunts a New England private school. With a ginormous robot shark! (Not really.)

The Incredible Dr. Pol (10pm, Nat Geo Wild) - In the Season 2 premiere, country vet Dr. Jan Pol  diagnoses and treats a starving horse and aids a pit bull who eats a spiral-bound notebook and gets the wires caught in his gums. There's also a pretty heart-pounding calf delivery. Read more about this great animal series in my review.

Katt Williams: Kattpacalypse (10pm, Showtime) - Comedian Katt Williams returns with a performance filmed live on New Years Eve in Los Angeles, riffing on everything from Herman Cain to the       Michael Jackson murder trial.

Larry Wilmore's Race, Religion and Sex (11pm, Showtime) - Larry Wilmore, widely known for his correspondent work on "The Daily Show," goes to Utah to stage a "town hall" style comedy special. Wilmore uses what he calls a "passionate centrist" point of view to prompt discussions on why race, religion and sex are vital in choosing the nation's leader.

2012 Summer Olympics (NBC) - You can check to see when and where games are playing on the NBC Olympics schedule page. Highlights include various track and field finals, the men's diving final and the gold medal game for women's volleyball. Tips on watching the Olympic games.

NFL Exhibition: Texans at Panthers (7pm, ABC) - The title is pretty self-explanatory. Football in Charlotte.

Taken Back: Finding Haley (8pm, Lifetime) - A movie about a mother obsessed with finding her kidnapped daughter. She believes she has located her, but not everyone is convinced that the found girl is actually her daughter.
 
NYC 22 (8pm, CBS) - Lazarus and Tonya try to convince tenants to evacuate a condemned building before it is demolished, while Kenny and Ahmad search for a pickpocket.

The Boogeyman (9pm, Syfy) - A group of young boys inadvertently free a supernatural creature from captivity. The Boogeyman, whose origin dates back to the time of Genesis, goes on a killing spree and is hunted by the town Sheriff (Eddie McClintock, pictured here) from "Warehouse 13"). Also stars Emma Samms ("General Hospital"). 

Tanked (9pm, Animal Planet) - In the third season premiere, Brett and Wayde work on a shark tank with a "Jaws" theme for comedian Tracy Morgan.

NYC 22 (8pm, CBS) - Jackpot and White House attempt to rescue a pregnant woman and her husband from a burning car following a crash, while Lazarus and Tonya guard a raided PCP lab.

My Cat From Hell (8pm, Animal Planet) - Jackson Galaxy tackles a cat whose constant crying wakes its owners at 4 a.m., and a cat who chews everything.

An Officer and a Murderer (8pm, Lifetime) - A small town detective investigates a high ranking Canadian Air Force officer (Gary Cole) who is suspected of murder, sexual assaults and a series of home invasions in which women's lingerie and photos were stolen. Also stars Laura Harris and Rossif Sutherland. Based on a true story (see "Beyond the Headlines" below!).

How to Fall in Love (9pm, Hallmark) - A shy man hires a dating coach, who also happens to be the girl he had a crush on in high school, to help him improve his romantic prospects.

Beyond the Headlines (10pm, Lifetime) - This is kind of brilliant. Lifetime follows their "An Officer and a Murderer" movie with a look at the real life case on which it's based. This one-hour show investigates the life of Col. Russell Williams, a Canadian Air Force commander who murdered two women, sexually assaulted two others, and committed 82 burglaries.

Todd Barry: Super Crazy (11pm, Comedy Central) - Super low-key but very funny comedian Todd Barry performs in New York City at the Grammercy Theatre, touching on travel tips, his life as a germophobe, and the real value of spaghetti at restaurants.

It's a TV rule: Lifetime movies are at their best when they feature crazy homicidal types. By 'best' I mean 'most fun'; quality is secondary.

Although "Tallhotblonde" (8 tonight, Lifetime), qualitatively speaking, isn't low rent or anything. But the highlight is the potent creepy/sad/crazy mix that makes it a good, albeit predictable, Saturday night pick.

Based on a true story, the movie follows the adventures of Thomas Montgomery (Garret Dillahunt), a meek and mild-mannered middle-age working class guy and former Marine, married to Carol (Laura San Giacomo) and father of two daughters. Thomas grinds out a routine life; it's not horrid, just mind-numbingly ordinary. Indeed, Thomas' only pleasure is a monthly poker game with work buddies, including much younger Lothario Brian (Brando Eaton).

Blue Lagoon: The Awakening (8pm, Lifetime) - Two high school students fall in love while marooned on a deserted tropical island after the girl falls overboard from a ship during a class trip to Trinidad and the boy jumps in to save her. And yes, it's a "reimagining" (I guess) of the Brooke Shields movie from 1980.

Operation Cupcake (8pm, Hallmark) - An Army colonel (Dean Cain, "Lois & Clark") returns home during a military leave but finds it difficult to fit in with his wife (Kristy Swanson) and kids, who've gotten used to not having him around. In an attempt to reconnect, he begins working at his wife's bakery, but his military management style does more harm than good. Adrienne reviews.

Piranhaconda (9pm, Syfy) - Syfy follows up their "Jersey Shore Shark Attack" Summer Saturday movie series with this low-budget gem about a piranha-anaconda hybrid that terrorizes a movie crew after a scientist steals an egg from the creature's nest.  Produced by Roger Corman and starring Michael Madsen and Rachel Hunter.

StandUp in Stilettos (10pm, TV Guide Network) - The premiere of a new series showcasing female comedians. This episode features Mary Lynn Rajskub, Gina Yashere and Sarah Tiana. At 10:30, Arden Myrin, Helen Hong and Lisa Landry.

The Deep End (10pm, Sundance Channel) - Every Saturday night, Robert Redford introduces distinguished independent films of recent years, offering a personal critique of each. Tonight's movie is "The Deep End," in which Tilda Swinton plays a mother who suspects her son has committed a murder and is then blackmailed by a stranger (Goran Visnjic) who claims to know the truth. Winner of the cinematography award at the Sundance Film.

The Firm (10pm, NBC) - For a canceled show, it doesn't seem like this is ever going to end. Tonight, Abby has an epiphany as she tries to save her mother's charity from a crooked accountant.

Stephen Hawking's Grand Design (8pm Discovery) - The first  episode in a series examining existential matters focuses on the nature of reality and the meaning of life. An episode at 9 looks at string theory and the rules and laws of the universe. And at 10, the creation of the universe is discussed. 

Who Killed Allison Parks (8pm, Lifetime) - A new Lifetime movie in which an ER nurse experiences the memories of a murder victim after being electrocuted, and she races to catch the killer with the help of a detective.

Hannah's Law (8pm, Hallmark Movie Channel) - A bounty hunter seeks revenge for the  murder of her family and prepares for a showdown with the powerful gang leader responsible for the slayings.

Jersey Shore Shark Attack (9pm, Syfy) - "Bro! Shark!!" In this Syfy movie, sharks menace the Jersey Shore on the July 4th weekend, and it's up to local Jersey Shorians to stop them. This pinnacle of cinema achievement stars Tony Sirico ("The Sopranos"), Paul Sorvino ("Goodfellas"), Jack Scalia ("Dallas"), Joey Fatone (‘N Sync), and a small role by Vinny Guadagnino of "Jersey Shore."

Dog the Bounty Hunter (10pm, A&E) - A behind-the-scenes look at Dog and his team includes cast interview and never-before-seen footage.

Real Life: The Musical (10pm, OWN) - In this new series, tongue-tied folks sing things they can't say to those they love ("I love you," "Marry me," etc) with the help of vocal coaches and choreographers. Tonight, a couple who eloped want to say "we're sorry" to their mothers, who are upset that they missed the wedding.