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TV Critic’s Corner for Saturday, May 7
Film Forum
Bettina Strauss and Sergei Bachlakov
By Matthew Gilbert
Globe Staff

All About Eve 8 p.m., TCM

This 1950 film is a classic that won six Oscars, including best film, best director, and best script. You know the story: A young actress (Anne Baxter) uses a star (Bette Davis, left) as a stepping-stone to fame. The supporting cast is fantastic, including George Sanders (right), Celeste Holm, Thelma Ritter, Marilyn Monroe (center), and Gary Merrill.

The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story 8 p.m., Lifetime

This movie, timed for Mother’s Day, is based on the true story of NBA star Kevin Durant’s mother, whom he called “the real MVP’’ when he accepted the 2014 NBA Most Valuable Player Award, a single mom who worked relentlessly to provide for her two sons. Cassandra Freeman (left, with Durant) stars.

Tiny House Nation 9 p.m., FYI

A small house for seven people.

My Cat From Hell 8 p.m., Animal Planet

She keeps her cat in a pet carrier outside her house.

Livin’ Lozada 10 p.m., OWN

The season two premiere.

Matthew Gilbert can be reached at gilbert@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @MatthewGilbert.