The Summer Olympics roll into their first full week, and in the spirit of the Games, we offer you


The Summer Olympics roll into their first full week, and in the spirit of the Games, we offer you these five TV-movie biopics about Olympians:

v “Wilma” (1977): “Wilma” chronicled the life of Wilma Rudolph (Shirley Jo Finney), who overcame childhood polio to become the first woman to win three gold medals at one Olympics (the 1960 Rome Games). The cast included Cicely Tyson as Rudolph’s mother, and a 22-year-old Denzel Washington.

v “The Jesse Owens Story” (1984): Dorian Harewood starred as the African-American track star, who dominated the 1936 Berlin Games, much to Hitler’s dismay. But the movie focuses mostly on Owens’ post-Olympic life, which was clouded by racial prejudice and a 1965 conviction on tax-evasion charges.

v “Nadia” (1984): “Nadia” told the story of 14-year-old Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci who received seven perfect 10s at the 1976 Montreal Games.

v “Run for the Dream: The Gail Devers Story” (1996): “Run for the Dream” told the saga of the runner who overcame Graves’ disease to win a gold medal in the 100 meters at the 1992 Barcelona Games.

v “Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story” (1997): Mario Lopez played the Olympic diving star who won four gold medals at the 1984 Los Angeles and 1988 Seoul games, while hiding his homosexuality and HIV-positive diagnosis.

“all the right moves” (9 p.m., oxygen): No, it’s not a Tom Cruise movie. “All the Right Moves” is a new docu- series that follows four accomplished dancers and best pals who struggle to launch a contemporary dance company in Los Angeles.

“rizzoli & isles” (9 p.m., tnt): Who said being a member of a boy band is nothing but bliss? On “Rizzoli & Isles,” a boy-band star is murdered and the case is personal for Jane and Frankie (Angie Harmon, Jordan Bridges), who grew up with the victim.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Beach party returns to waterfront stage

LAKE MILTON

The annual Beach Party at Lake Milton State Park’s waterfront stage amphitheater in Craig Beach will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday and will feature Carribean-style ensemble Rudy & the Professionals.

The Fifth Season restaurant of Austintown will operate a waterfront grill, and adult beverages will be sold. Bring a chair or blanket. Tickets are $10 in advance at Lake Milton Pharmacy or $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Nature Arts Council. The event will be at American Legion Hall in case of rain. For information, go to lakemiltoninfo.com.

Bike Smart ride

CANFIELD

Mill Creek MetroParks will have a Bike Smart program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on the MetroParks Bikeway. Deadline to register is Friday; call 330-740-7106. Participants will meet at the bikeway trailhead at MetroParks Farm, ride five miles to Kirk Road trailhead where they will eat lunch, and then return. Bring your bicycle, helmet and a packed lunch. Fee is $2 ($3 for non-residents). Call 330-740-7106 for information.

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