Prom queens. A web-slinger. Good deeds. And some karate-chopping chickens. With such an eclectic mix of programs for March, it will be hard for any of your loved ones to complain, "There's nothing on TV!"
To make sure your kids (and you) don't miss a thing, use our round-up of March television highlights below.
"Picture Me Rollin'" TV Movie
Debuts 8 p.m. (ET/PT), Sunday, March 2, NickelodeonIn this original TV movie inspired by the hit series, "Just Jordan," Jordan counts on everything falling into place for his sixteenth birthday after he passes the driver's test, receives an invitation to teen model Autumn's "Sweet 16/Lash Girl" event and is handed the keys to a hot muscle car, courtesy of Grandpa. Now, he just needs to summon the courage to ask his long-time crush Autumn to be his date for the party.
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"Oprah's Big Give" Series Premiere
Debuts 9 p.m. (ET/PT), Sunday, March 2, ABCIn eight one-hour episodes,Oprah will give a diverse group of people the chance and the means to change the lives of complete strangers in creative and dramatic ways. Contestants will criss-cross the country, finding ways to improve the fates and fortunes of unsuspecting people who are in for the surprise of their lives. Contestants race against time to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences and also give away hundreds of thousands of dollars. Who will be the lucky few to get a "Big Give"? Celebrity guests include Jennifer Aniston, John Travolta, Jada Pinkett-Smith, tennis legend Andre Agassi, skateboarding idol Tony Hawk, racing star Danica Patrick, and more.
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"Chop Socky Chooks" Series Premiere
Debuts 9 p.m. (ET/PT), Friday, March 7, Cartoon NetworkChick P, KO Joe and Chuckie Chan are three undercover heroes -- well, chickens with martial arts skills -- standing guard over the citizens of Wasabi World, a city-sized shopping mall run by the oh-so-evil Dr. Wasabi. The show's super-stylin', kickin' chickens are brought to life in vivid color by Aardman Animations, the world-class outfit that made Wallace and Gromit household names and brought "Chicken Run" and "The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" to the big screen.
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"The Spectacular Spider-Man" Series Premiere
Debuts 10 a.m. (ET/PT), Saturday, March 8, Kids WB!In the debut episode of this animated series, everyone's Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man has to protect industrial big-shot Norman Osborn from the vengeful and high-flying Vulture. As he does his good deeds, the wily wall-crawler has to make a mad dash -- fine, leap -- from The Enforcers.
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"Dora Undercover Spies" Special
Airs 12 p.m. (ET/PT), Friday, March 14, Nick Jr.This double-episode treat has Dora the Explorer donning spy gear and hopping on the case. In the first of back-to-back episodes, Dora and Boots must thwart Swiper the Fox and his Super Swiping Machine before he gets all of Tico the Squirrel's birthday presents. In the second episode, Dora and Boots embark on a top-secret mission to save Isa the Iguana's cupcakes from Swiper.
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"DeGrassi in Kenya" Special Documentary Episode
Debuts 8 p.m. (ET/PT), Friday, March 14, The NThis half-hour documentary chronicles the personal and powerful journey of "Degrassi: The Next Generation" cast members: Dalmar Abuzeid (Danny Van Zandt); Charlotte Arnold (Holly J. Sinclair); Nina Dobrev (Mia Jones); Marc Donato (Derek Haig); Jake Epstein (Craig Manning); Jamie Johnston (Peter Stone); and Raymond Ablack (Sav Bhandari) who along with "Free The Children" raise awareness and funding to build a school house for a local African community in Kenya. The school house, aptly named "Degrassi," was built over a two-week period by the cast members who worked with locals on construction.
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"Dancing with the Stars" Season Premiere
Airs 8 p.m. (ET/PT), Monday, March 17 and Tuesday, March 18, ABCThe sixth season of the hit series returns with contestants like TV and radio personality Adam Carolla, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristy Yamaguchi, actor Steve Guttenberg, actress Shannon Elizabeth, illusionist Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller), and actress and entrepreneur Priscilla Presley. The season starts with a two-part premiere Monday and Tuesday followed by the first-ever double elimination on March 25.
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"America's Prom Queen"
Debuts 10 p.m. (ET/PT), Monday, March 17, ABC FamilyTen girls will compete to prove to the nation that they deserve the title of "America's Prom Queen," by showing their stuff in a series of challenges that test their prom know-how – from style sensibility, dancing know-how, prom spirit and planning skills. The Prom Committee narrows down the competition to a final Prom Court of contestants but the final decision will be turned over to the viewers, who will get a chance to vote for who they believe should become the Queen.
Note to parents: This show is targeted toward older kids and teens.
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"It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown" Holiday Special
Airs 8 p.m. (ET/PT), Tuesday, March 18, ABCIn "It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown," a holiday is coming up for the "PEANUTS" pals, and that means there's a lot to do. Charlie, Sally, Lucy and Marcie get ready for the big day by making several unsuccessful attempts to prepare eggs for coloring -- by frying, waffle-ironing, toasting, roasting and finally making soup out of them -- while Linus insists no preparation is necessary. Not to worry, the Easter Beagle steps in to take care of everything.
"The 10 Commandments"
Airs 8 p.m. (ET/PT), Saturday, March 22, ABCThis 1956 Academy Award winner for Special Effects stars Charlton Heston as Moses. The dramatic Biblical epic features an all-star cast, including Yul Brynner as Pharaoh, and traces the story of Moses, from the time his mother set him afloat on the Nile, through his years as a young commander in Pharaoh's army to his betrayal and exile and, finally, his deliverance of the Israelites and receiving of God's Commandments.
Visit our Easter Movie Guide for more suggestions.
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"Bunnytown"
Airs 10 a.m. (ET/PT), Monday, March 24, Playhouse Disney (Disney Channel)Preschoolers who enjoy this humorous puppet variety show starring Superbunny, Li'l Bad Bunny, Space Bunny Sue, Professor Doodlebunny, the Bunnytown Band and many more will be thrilled as it begins airing daily. The new episodes will introduce new "Bunnytown" characters including resident game show host Hoppy Funtooth; the bumbling Inspector Bunny; magician The Amazing Harold; and the Bunnytown Clowns. Go to Official Site.

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