NEW YORK (CNS) -- Here are some television program notes for the week of July 7 with their TV Parental Guidelines ratings if available. They have not been reviewed and therefore are not necessarily recommended by Catholic News Service.

Sunday, July 7, 10-11 p.m. EDT (EWTN) "The State, The Church and Disabilities." Philosophy professor Theresa Farman, together with panelists and fellow professors Scott Hahn and William Newton, contrasts the Catholic Church's efforts to assist people with disabilities with that of the state. Hosted by Bob Rice. Part of the series "Franciscan University Presents" (TV-G -- general audience).

Sunday, July 7, 11 p.m.-midnight EDT (History) "The Strongest Man in History." Premiere of a new series in which four of the strongest men in the world -- Eddie Hall, Brian Shaw, Robert Oberst and Nick Best -- seek out history's most legendary strongmen. Further episodes air Wednesdays, 10:03-11:03 p.m. EDT, beginning July 10.

Monday, July 8, 9-11 p.m. EDT (PBS) "Chasing the Moon: Part One." First episode of a three-part "American Experience" presentation examining the history of the space race. This installment explores the early days of the U.S. space program and the high-stakes quest to reach the moon. The program continues nightly through Wednesday, July 10, 9-11 p.m. EDT each night (TV-PG -- parental guidance suggested).

Tuesday, July 9, 9-11 p.m. EDT (A&E) "Farrah Fawcett Forever." This celebration of the life of actress Farrah Fawcett marks 10 years since her death from cancer on June 25, 2009. A "Biography" special.

Saturday, July 13, 8-9:30 p.m. EDT (EWTN) "Kateri." Dramatization of the life of St. Kateri Tekakwitha (1656-1680), a young, orphaned Mohawk girl who, after witnessing the atrocities of war, embarked on a fervent journey of faith as a Catholic missionary among her people (TV-Y -- all children).

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