‘Wonderful World’ hits on a Halloween theme; prez hangs out after ‘Hang Time’; an ‘Umptee’ baton

Steve Guttenberg plays a tabloid journalist who finds an unbelievable story at a Hollywood hotel in “Tower of Terror,” the latest installment of The Wonderful World of Disney (ABC, Sunday at 7 p.m.). A group of ghosts under a witch’s curse are taking their yearly trip on the hotel elevator to reach the Tip Top Club and a Halloween party. They always stop one floor short but if they can reach the top, the curse will be broken. It’s up to Guttenberg’s character to save them. For the family.

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Arnold and Gerald are up to some creepy Halloween tricks on Hey Arnold! when they broadcast a mock radio show warning of a spaceship landing (Nickelodeon, 8 p.m. Monday). They also must come to the aid of Helga and the gang, who go trick-or-treating dressed as space aliens. For ages 6 to 11.

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Skinnamarink TV, a new series with a musical theme, debuts on The Learning Channel Monday at 8:30 a.m. The series’ singing stars are Sharon, Lois & Bram, who are joined by their human-sized puppet friends, Ella Acapella and C.C. Copycat, who sing and dance. For ages 6 to 12.

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In “The High Price of Fame,” Spot gains the fame she desires with the help of the Swamp Rat, but finds herself in deep trouble when the rat requests payment on 101 Dalmatians: The Series (ABC, Saturday at 7 a.m.). In the other segment, Lt. Pugs drives the cadets crazy with training exercises preparing for the Great Cat Invasion. For ages 2 to 5.

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This week’s episode of Channel Umptee 3 (WB, Saturday at 7 a.m.) finds Ogden stealing the band leader’s baton and trying to learn the meaning of music. For ages 2 to 5.

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President Clinton delivers a taped message to kids about the importance of volunteering in their communities following an episode of Hang Time titled “Midnight Basketball” (NBC, Saturday at 9:30 a.m.). The story has the kids from Deering High convincing Coach Fuller (Reggie Theus) to keep the gym open at night so they can play basketball indoors and avoid trouble. For ages 13-16.