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What to Watch on Saturday: Chad Michael Murray in Hallmark’s twist on ‘The Bachelor’

(L-R): Chad Michael Murray, Italia Ricci and Jack Turner in the Hallmark movie “Love in Winterland.”
(L-R): Chad Michael Murray, Italia Ricci and Jack Turner in the Hallmark movie “Love in Winterland.” Crown Media

Love in Winterland (9 p.m., Hallmark) - In this new Hallmark movie, a Los Angeles marketing executive is a final contestant on a hugely popular “Bachelor”-type dating show, and is sent to her hometown in Vermont for a final televised date with her TV beau. But once home, she encounters her high school sweetheart, who now owns the historic inn where everyone from the show is staying. When the show’s producer discovers the connection, she stokes the situation to create a love triangle. It stars Chad Michael Murray, Italia Ricci and Jack Turner.

Austin City Limits (Midnight, PBS / UNC-TV) - Nashville band The Raconteurs spotlight their album “Help Us Stranger,” and Austin’s Black Pumas perform songs from their self-titled album.

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Brooke Cain
The News & Observer
Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer and McClatchy for more than 30 years as a researcher, reporter and media writer. She is the National Service Journalism Editor for McClatchy. 
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