SHOWS FOR YOUNGSTERS AND THEIR PARENTS TOO : Jonah and the whale on HBO; a ditchdigger’s pride and joys on Family; special ‘Cosby’ wedding
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Five young dinosaurs--Littlefoot, Cera, Spike, Ducky and Petrie--try to show their parents that they can take care of themselves in The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure (Disney Channel, Sunday at 7 p.m.). For ages 5 to 7.
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During the 1950s, Donald Thornton (Carl Lumbly) worked several jobs and 16-hour days, determined that his six daughters would grow up to become doctors. In The Ditchdigger’s Daughters, (Family Channel, Sunday at 7 p.m.), the father realizes his dream in guiding his daughters to success. The original movie was inspired by the novel written by Dr. Yvonne Thornton. For the family.
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The bad-tempered prophet Jonah tries to avoid a task and is swallowed by a giant fish, a strong lesson from God in Testament: The Bible in Animation (HBO, Monday at 7:30 p.m.).
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Thirty years after their planned formal wedding had to be canceled, Hilton decides to give Ruth the wedding she always wanted on Cosby (CBS, Monday at 8 p.m.). But Hilton loses Ruth’s wedding ring and the elegant hall has turned into a busy Chinese restaurant. For the family.
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In a “Pain in the Schneck” episode of Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher (WB, Wednesday at 8:30 p.m.), Nick’s attempt to reform the worst student in school proves to be a nightmare. For ages 10 and up.
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