Christina Ricci stars in the new Lifetime movie “Lizzie Borden Took an Ax” (Saturday at

Christina Ricci stars in the new Lifetime movie “Lizzie Borden Took an Ax” (Saturday at 8 p.m.), which recounts the story of the 19th century Fall River, Mass., woman who was tried (and acquitted) for the ax-murder of her father and stepmother. This isn’t the first time the brutal tragedy was the subject of a TV movie. On Feb. 10, 1975, the ABC movie of the week, “The Legend of Lizzie Borden,” offered Elizabeth Montgomery in a haunted, terrifying portrayal that was light years away from her best-known role as Samantha on “Bewitched.” Here are five things to know:

v Nominated: Montgomery was nominated for an outstanding lead actress Emmy in a special program — drama or comedy. (She didn’t win).

v Good review: New York Times TV critic John J. O’Connor called the TV movie “A complex and memorable creation.”

v Cast: The cast included contemporary and future TV series stars Katherine Helmond (“Soap,” “Who’s the Boss?”), Ed Flanders (“St. Elsewhere”), Hayden Rorke (“I Dream of Jeannie”) and Don Porter (“Gidget”).

v Edited version: In the version of the TV movie distributed for European audiences, Montgomery was shown nude as she hacked her parents (Borden disrobed to avoid getting bloodstains on her clothing). U.S. audiences saw a much more discrete scene.

v Direct link: Montgomery and Lizzie Borden were sixth cousins once removed, both descending from 17th century Massachusetts resident John Luther, according to genealogists.

“Broad City” (10:30 P.M., COMEDY CENTRAL): In the hilarious new comedy, “Broad City,” Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer play BFFs navigating their 20s in New York City and making a mess of things. Amy Poehler is an executive producer.

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ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

Reading of new play at Victorian theater

YOUNGSTOWN

The Victorian Players will present a staged reading of a new work by local playwright C. Richard Haldi at 2 p.m. Saturday at the theater, 702 Mahoning Ave. Admission is free. The play, titled “Walk Abreast,” is about a woman who is dealing with her diagnosis of breast cancer. It was written by C. Richard Haldi.

Piano recital for four hands

YOUNGSTOWN

The Dana School of Music will present a unique guest artist recital at 4 p.m. Sunday in Bliss Recital Hall, inside Bliss Hall, on the Youngstown State University campus.

Dana alumni Sean Baran and James Vasconi will present Schubert’s Fantasy in f minor for four-hands on one piano, as well as lesser known works for four hands on one piano by Dvorak and Rachmaninoff. Admission is free.

Parking is available in the Wick Avenue M1 deck for a nominal fee. For information, call 330-941-3636.

Glass Harp concert

MENTOR

Youngstown rock band Glass Harp will perform in concert at 8 p.m. May 16 at the Mentor Fine Arts Center, 6451 Center St.

Tickets are $20, $30 and $40. Call 866-967-8167 or go to showtix4u.com.