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What to Watch on Saturday: Family football flick set in North Carolina

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Game Time: Tackling the Past (8pm, NBC) - In this new family movie, personal and professional issues rock a football star (Ryan McPartin, aka 'Captain Awesome' on "Chuck"), who returns to his small North Carolina hometown of Riverton and reconnects with the family, friends and community he abandoned in favor of gridiron glory. Beau Bridges plays his dad and Catherine Hicks plays his mother. Here's a more detailed synopsis of the movie, which is guaranteed by sponsors Procter & Gamble and WalMart to have a happy, uplifting message at the end.

Doctor Who (9pm, BBC America) - The Doctor makes a house call for a boy who is terrified of the monsters lurking in his bedroom cupboard.

Lockup: Tampa - Extended Stay (10pm, MSNBC) - The series premiere about life inside Hillsborough County Jail in Tampa focuses on the experiences of a rookie deputy who's locked in a housing pod with 72 inmates. Also, a surprise attack on a sheriff's deputy and a convicted rapist loses his cool in court.

Home by Novogratz (10pm, HGTV) - The Novogratzes' country home is spruced up with spray-painted tire swings, an art space for kids, and modern and vintage  additions to the home's exterior.

Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp (10pm, VH1 Classic) - Drummer Marky Ramone of The Ramones james with campers, who are given 24 hours to write an original song.

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Brooke Cain isn't always proud of the number of hours she logs in front of the TV, but her loss of brain cells can be your gain. From reality shows to sitcoms to the more serious stuff, Brooke keeps her DVR smoking so that she can help keep you in the know. Brooke also tweets for Happiness is a Warm TV (you can follow @WarmTV) and updates the blog's Facebook page.
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