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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0009961889
File Number:
CPR-121097
Submit Date:
07/03/2011
Call Sign:
KGET-TV
Facility ID:
34459
City:
BAKERSFIELD
State:
CA
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
07/03/2011
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Second Quarter of 2011

General Information

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Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network NBC
Nielsen DMA Bakersfield
Web Home Page Address www.//kget.com

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 3.0
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream 168.0
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: 3.0
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? Yes

Digital Core Programs(15)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 15) Response
Program Title Babar, 17.3
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 8:30a, 4/2-6/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Babar", based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff, is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting people's privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes and being honest. These messages emerge from the need to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the third digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 15) Response
Program Title Pearlie, 17.3
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sun., 9a, 4/3-6/26
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Pearlie" is an adorable pint-sized fairy with a giant-sized heart who has been appointed by Fairy HQ to keep Jubilee Park in sparkling order. Through her nutty, over-the-top plans and events for the park and its residents, she learns important lessons like problem solving and cooperation. This fun and charming series is based on the best-selling book by Australian author Wendy Hammer. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the third digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 15) Response
Program Title Turbo Dogs, 17.3
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 9a, 4/2-6/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Turbo Dogs" is based on award-winning author-illustrator Bob Kolar's picture book, "Racer Dogs". "Turbo Dogs" is produced by Scholastic Media. With its long history of bringing quality programming for kids to television, Scholastic is a perfect fit to deliver the program to qubo, the bilingual, multi-platform entertainment destination for children that focuses on literacy and value. Emphasis is on friendship, fair play and teamwork and will also allow children to zooom away with some valuable rules of the road. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the third digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 15) Response
Program Title The Magic School Bus, 17.1
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 9a, 4/2-6/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 11
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 2
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 2
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "The Magic School Bus" is based on the books published by Scholastic Inc., the award winning animated science and adventure series starring Lily Tomlin. It's the longest running children's science television series ever. With Ms. Frizzle and her pet lizard, Liza, no field trip is every ordinary. With the help of their magical, transformable bus they go on cliff-hanging "field trips" into the human body, to the center of the earth, even far into outer space. When you're on the bus with the Friz you never know what's going to happen next. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the main digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program The Magic School Bus, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 5/28, 7a
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 5/28, #213
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program The Magic School Bus, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 6/4, 10a
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 6/4, #301
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (5 of 15) Response
Program Title Turbo Dogs, 17.1
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 8a, 4/2-6/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Turbo Dogs" is based on award-winning author-illustrator Bob Kolar's picture book, "Racer Dogs". "Turbo Dogs" is produced by Scholastic Media. With its long history of bringing quality programming for kids to television, Scholastic is a perfect fit to deliver the program to qubo, the bilingual, multi-platform entertainment destination for children that focuses on literacy and value. Emphasis is on friendship, fair play and teamwork and will also allow children to zooom away with some valuable rules of the road. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the main digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Turbo Dogs, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 6/4, 3p
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 6/4, #117
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (6 of 15) Response
Program Title Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 12p & 12:30p, 4/2-6/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition" was created to provide career information and advice from top Hollywood professionals to 13 to 16 year-old viewers so they can explore and learn about the technical, artistic, creative, business and administrative careers that are a part of the motion picture, television, music video and home entertainment industries. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 13-16, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the secondary digital channel only.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 15) Response
Program Title Magi-Nation, 17.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 7a & 7:30a, 4/2-6/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Magi-Nation" targets boys and girls across a broad spectrum of racial, ethnic and socio-economic categories. The level of educational content is varied so as to be meaningful to youngsters throughout the age range-challenging younger viewers and reinforcing learning for older ones. In an enticing new world filled with excitement, mystery and danger, "Magi-Nation" addresses these vital learning goals. This program helps viewers learn to thoughtfully access situations and logically set appropriate and responsible goals; develop techniques associated with critical thinking and creativity in decision-making and problem solving. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 7-12, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the secondary digital channel only.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 15) Response
Program Title Willa's Wild Life, 17.3
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sun., 8:30a, 4/3-6/26
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Willa's Wild Life" is an animated series centered on a six-year-old girl and her menagerie of animals. Willa's Wild Life lives at home with her father and pets. In each episode, Willa's Wild Life faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. With her animals and best friend Dooley as key elements in her team, Willa's Wild Life works on solutions to overcome her challenge. Together they find ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence and become altruistic. With help from her friends, Willa's Wild Life figures out how to earn the things she wants by helping others. She learns to appreciate the friends that she has rather than trying to change to fit in with the "cool" group. Whether at school, home or in the neighborhood, Willa's Wild Life finds a way to analyze her situation and learn from experience. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the third digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 15) Response
Program Title Willa's Wild Life, 17.1
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 10a, 4/2-6/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 7
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 6
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 6
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Willa's Wild Life" is an animated series centered on a six-year-old girl and her menagerie of animals. Willa's Wild Life lives at home with her father and pets. In each episode, Willa's Wild Life faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. With her animals and best friend Dooley as key elements in her team, Willa's Wild Life works on solutions to overcome her challenge. Together they find ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence and become altruistic. With help from her friends, Willa's Wild Life figures out how to earn the things she wants by helping others. She learns to appreciate the friends that she has rather than trying to change to fit in with the "cool" group. Whether at school, home or in the neighborhood, Willa's Wild Life finds a way to analyze her situation and learn from experience. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the main digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 5/28, 3p
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 5/28, #006R2
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 6/25, 4p
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 6/25, #004
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 4/16, 3p
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 4/16, #006R2
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 5/21, 10a
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 5/14, #005R2
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 5/28, 4p
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 5/21, #013R1
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 6/4, 9a
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 6/4, #008R4
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (10 of 15) Response
Program Title Edgemont, 17.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sun., 4/3-6/26
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Edgemont" is designed to entertain its core audience and also to inform and educate its viewers about issues that arise in school and at home. The storylines focus on social and emotional challenges faced by all secondary school students, from forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships, to ethical and moral choices. The objective of the series is to demonstrate models of behavior for teen viewers, allowing them to consider choices that they themselves may face, to witness the potential outcomes of these choices and gain positive tools that they can use to resolve issues and conflicts in a constructive way. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 13-16, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the secondary digital channel only.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 15) Response
Program Title Babar, 17.1
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 9:30a, 4/2-6/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Babar", based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff, is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting people's privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes and being honest. These messages emerge from the need to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the main digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Babar, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 5/28, 7:30a
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 5/28, #205R1
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (12 of 15) Response
Program Title The Magic School Bus, 17.3
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 8a, 4/2-6/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "The Magic School Bus" is based on the books published by Scholastic Inc., the award winning animated science and adventure series starring Lily Tomlin. It's the longest running children's science television series ever. With Ms. Frizzle and her pet lizard, Liza, no field trip is every ordinary. With the help of their magical, transformable bus they go on cliff-hanging "field trips" into the human body, to the center of the earth, even far into outer space. When you're on the bus with the Friz you never know what's going to happen next. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the third digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (13 of 15) Response
Program Title Pearlie, 17.1
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 10:30a, 4/2-6/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 8
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 5
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 5
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Pearlie" is an adorable pint-sized fairy with a giant-sized heart who has been appointed by Fairy HQ to keep Jubilee Park in sparkling order. Through her nutty, over-the-top plans and events for the park and its residents, she learns important lessons like problem solving and cooperation. This fun and charming series is based on the best-selling book by Australian author Wendy Hammer. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the main digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 4/16, 3:30p
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 4/16, #102
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 5/21, 4p
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 5/21, #103
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 5/28, 3:30p
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 5/28, #110
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 5/21, 4:30p
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 5/14, #109
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 6/25, 4:30p
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 6/25, #104
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (14 of 15) Response
Program Title Shelldon, 17.1
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 8:30a, 4/2-6/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Shelldon" is an animated series that takes place in Shell Land, a mythical undersea world populated by characters from a wide array of water dwelling species. The main character, Shelldon, is an orphaned yoka shell mollusk who was adopted by the Clam family and now lives with them in the family-owned Charming Clam Inn. Dr. Shell, an elder and venerated inventor, and Connie, a cowry shell classmate of Shelldon's also live at the inn. Shelldon and his buddies Herman (a Hermit crab) and Connie always work together and solve problems that they face in school or in the communnity. A recurring problem is to staunch the plans of the local millionaire, Cecil Cracken, whose greed puts making money over protecting the environment. Dr. Shell is typically the children's key provider of knowledge and other resources. In each episode the children learn a siginficant socio-emotional lesson and also share information relating to their ocean habitat and environmental protection. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the main digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Shelldon, 17.1
List date and time rescheduled 6/4, 3:30p
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # 6/4, #012R1
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (15 of 15) Response
Program Title Shelldon, 17.3
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sun., 8a, 4/3-6/26
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Shelldon" is an animated series that takes place in Shell Land, a mythical undersea world populated by characters from a wide array of water dwelling species. The main character, Shelldon, is an orphaned yoka shell mollusk who was adopted by the Clam family and now lives with them in the family-owned Charming Clam Inn. Dr. Shell, an elder and venerated inventor, and Connie, a cowry shell classmate of Shelldon's also live at the inn. Shelldon and his buddies Herman (a Hermit crab) and Connie always work together and solve problems that they face in school or in the communnity. A recurring problem is to staunch the plans of the local millionaire, Cecil Cracken, whose greed puts making money over protecting the environment. Dr. Shell is typically the children's key provider of knowledge and other resources. In each episode the children learn a siginficant socio-emotional lesson and also share information relating to their ocean habitat and environmental protection. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program aired on the third digital program stream.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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Question Response
Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison Shirley Sanford
Address 2120 "L" Street
City Bakersfield
State CA
Zip 93301
Telephone Number 661 823-1700
Email Address shirleysanford@kget.com
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. After filing 1st quarter 2011 report, NBC changed target audience to 6-10; on 6/4, technical error in feeds from NBC network. Following is a partial list of psa's and non-broadcast efforts by stations KGET, 17.1, 17.2 & 17.3 during 2nd quarter 2011: ALA Fight for Air Walk; March of Dimes March for Kids; PAL Battle of the Badges; Links for Life Golf/Gala; Relay for Life Recruitment/Luminarias; BARC Celebrity Waiters Luncheon; Red Cross Real Heroes; Call to Action "Epidemic-Obesity"; CASA Wine, Women & Shoes; Ronald McDonald House "Rock the Fox"; SAL Golf Tournament; Make a Wish Heroes for Hope; Gleaners Food Drive; Kern Co. Epilepsy Society Mud Volleyball. Station Tours: Golden Oaks Elementary Gate Program (Shafter); Church of Christ LDS Youth Group (12-17); Boy Scouts; E3 Performing Arts; Foreign exchange students from Indonesia. Alissa Carlson participated in following events: College Heights Elementary 5th & 6th Grade Weather Talk; Harvest Elementary Weather Talk; Rio Bravo Elementary School tour and lesson; Wasco Career Day for Elementary School (4th & 5th Grade); Tami Mlcoch, hosted Fight for Air Walk for ALA; Kevin Charette and Maddie Janssen participated as 2011 Pentathlon volunteers; Jim Scott hosted Dinner at the Derby for Kern County Youth Connection, Relay for Life and CASA fundraisers. Station also participated in Kern County Library's One Book, One Bakersfield campaign.

Other Matters (15)

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Other Matters (1 of 15) Response
Program Title Edgemont, 17.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sun., 11a, 11:30a, 12p & 12:30p, 7/3-9/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Edgemont" is designed to entertain its core audience and also to inform and educate its viewers about issues that arise in school and at home. The storylines focus on social and emotional challenges faced by all secondary school students, from forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships, to ethical and moral choices. The objective of the series is to demonstrate models of behavior for teen viewers, allowing them to consider choices that they themselves may face, to witness the potential outcomes of these choices and gain positive tools that they can use to resolve issues and conflicts in a constructive way. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 13-16, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the secondary digital channel only.
Other Matters (2 of 15) Response
Program Title Shelldon, 17.1
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 8:30a, 7/2-9/24 (exc 7/2, 7/3, 3:30p)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Shelldon" is an animated series that takes place in Shell Land, a mythical undersea world populated by characters from a wide array of water dwelling species. The main character, Shelldon, is an orphaned yoka shell mollusk who was adopted by the Clam family and now lives with them in the family-owned Charming Clam Inn. Dr. Shell, an elder and venerated inventor, and Connie, a cowry shell classmate of Shelldon's also live at the inn. Shelldon and his buddies Herman (a Hermit crab) and Connie always work together and solve problems that they face in school or in the communnity. A recurring problem is to staunch the plans of the local millionaire, Cecil Cracken, whose greed puts making money over protecting the environment. Dr. Shell is typically the children's key provider of knowledge and other resources. In each episode the children learn a siginficant socio-emotional lesson and also share information relating to their ocean habitat and environmental protection. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the main digital program stream.
Other Matters (3 of 15) Response
Program Title Babar, 17.1
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 9:30a, 7/2-9/24 (exc. 7/2, 3:30p; 9/17, 7:30a)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Babar", based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff, is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting people's privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes and being honest. These messages emerge from the need to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the main digital program stream.
Other Matters (4 of 15) Response
Program Title Babar, 17.3
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 8:30a, 7/2-9/24
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Babar", based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff, is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting people's privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes and being honest. These messages emerge from the need to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the third digital program stream.
Other Matters (5 of 15) Response
Program Title Turbo Dogs, 17.1
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 8a, 7/2-9/24 (exc. 7/2, 7/3, 3p)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Turbo Dogs" is based on award-winning author-illustrator Bob Kolar's picture book, "Racer Dogs". "Turbo Dogs" is produced by Scholastic Media. With its long history of bringing quality programming for kids to television, Scholastic is a perfect fit to deliver the program to qubo, the bilingual, multi-platform entertainment destination for children that focuses on literacy and value. Emphasis is on friendship, fair play and teamwork and will also allow children to zooom away with some valuable rules of the road. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the main digital program stream.
Other Matters (6 of 15) Response
Program Title Pearlie, 17.3
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sun., 9a, 7/3-9/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Pearlie" is an adorable pint-sized fairy with a giant-sized heart who has been appointed by Fairy HQ to keep Jubilee Park in sparkling order. Through her nutty, over-the-top plans and events for the park and its residents, she learns important lessons like problem solving and cooperation. This fun and charming series is based on the best-selling book by Australian author Wendy Hammer. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the third digital program stream.
Other Matters (7 of 15) Response
Program Title Willa's Wild Life, 17.1
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 10a, 7/2-9/24 (exc. 7/2, 4p; 7/30, 3p; 8/27, 4p; 9/17, 4p; 9/24, 4p)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Willa's Wild Life" is an animated series centered on a six-year-old girl and her menagerie of animals. Willa's Wild Life lives at home with her father and pets. In each episode, Willa's Wild Life faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. With her animals and best friend Dooley as key elements in her team, Willa's Wild Life works on solutions to overcome her challenge. Together they find ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence and become altruistic. With help from her friends, Willa's Wild Life figures out how to earn the things she wants by helping others. She learns to appreciate the friends that she has rather than trying to change to fit in with the "cool" group. Whether at school, home or in the neighborhood, Willa's Wild Life finds a way to analyze her situation and learn from experience. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the main digital program stream.
Other Matters (8 of 15) Response
Program Title Pearlie, 17.1
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 10:30a, 7/2-9/24 (exc 7/2, 4:30p; 7/30, 4:30; 8/27, 4:30p; 9/17, 4:30p; 9/24, 4:30pr
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Pearlie" is an adorable pint-sized fairy with a giant-sized heart who has been appointed by Fairy HQ to keep Jubilee Park in sparkling order. Through her nutty, over-the-top plans and events for the park and its residents, she learns important lessons like problem solving and cooperation. This fun and charming series is based on the best-selling book by Australian author Wendy Hammer. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the main digital program stream.
Other Matters (9 of 15) Response
Program Title Turbo Dogs, 17.3
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 9a, 7/2-9/24
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Turbo Dogs" is based on award-winning author-illustrator Bob Kolar's picture book, "Racer Dogs". "Turbo Dogs" is produced by Scholastic Media. With its long history of bringing quality programming for kids to television, Scholastic is a perfect fit to deliver the program to qubo, the bilingual, multi-platform entertainment destination for children that focuses on literacy and value. Emphasis is on friendship, fair play and teamwork and will also allow children to zooom away with some valuable rules of the road. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the third digital program stream.
Other Matters (10 of 15) Response
Program Title Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition, 17.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 12p & 12:30p, 7/2-9/24
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition" was created to provide career information and advice from top Hollywood professionals to 13 to 16 year-old viewers so they can explore and learn about the technical, artistic, creative, business and administrative careers that are a part of the motion picture, television, music video and home entertainment industries. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 13-16, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the secondary digital channel only.
Other Matters (11 of 15) Response
Program Title Willa's Wild Life, 17.3
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sun. 8:30a, 7/3-9/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Willa's Wild Life" is an animated series centered on a six-year-old girl and her menagerie of animals. Willa's Wild Life lives at home with her father and pets. In each episode, Willa's Wild Life faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. With her animals and best friend Dooley as key elements in her team, Willa's Wild Life works on solutions to overcome her challenge. Together they find ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence and become altruistic. With help from her friends, Willa's Wild Life figures out how to earn the things she wants by helping others. She learns to appreciate the friends that she has rather than trying to change to fit in with the "cool" group. Whether at school, home or in the neighborhood, Willa's Wild Life finds a way to analyze her situation and learn from experience. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the third digital program stream.
Other Matters (12 of 15) Response
Program Title Magi-Nation, 17.2
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 7a & 7:30a, 7/2-9/24
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Magi-Nation" targets boys and girls across a broad spectrum of racial, ethnic and socio-economic categories. The level of educational content is varied so as to be meaningful to youngsters throughout the age range-challenging younger viewers and reinforcing learning for older ones. In an enticing new world filled with excitement, mystery and danger, "Magi-Nation" addresses these vital learning goals. This program helps viewers learn to thoughtfully access situations and logically set appropriate and responsible goals; develop techniques associated with critical thinking and creativity in decision-making and problem solving. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 7-12, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the secondary digital channel only.
Other Matters (13 of 15) Response
Program Title The Magic School Bus, 17.3
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 8a, 7/2-9/24
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "The Magic School Bus" is based on the books published by Scholastic Inc., the award winning animated science and adventure series starring Lily Tomlin. It's the longest running children's science television series ever. With Ms. Frizzle and her pet lizard, Liza, no field trip is every ordinary. With the help of their magical, transformable bus they go on cliff-hanging "field trips" into the human body, to the center of the earth, even far into outer space. When you're on the bus with the Friz you never know what's going to happen next. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the third digital program stream.
Other Matters (14 of 15) Response
Program Title Shelldon, 17.3
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sun., 8a, 7/3-9/25
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "Shelldon" is an animated series that takes place in Shell Land, a mythical undersea world populated by characters from a wide array of water dwelling species. The main character, Shelldon, is an orphaned yoka shell mollusk who was adopted by the Clam family and now lives with them in the family-owned Charming Clam Inn. Dr. Shell, an elder and venerated inventor, and Connie, a cowry shell classmate of Shelldon's also live at the inn. Shelldon and his buddies Herman (a Hermit crab) and Connie always work together and solve problems that they face in school or in the communnity. A recurring problem is to staunch the plans of the local millionaire, Cecil Cracken, whose greed puts making money over protecting the environment. Dr. Shell is typically the children's key provider of knowledge and other resources. In each episode the children learn a siginficant socio-emotional lesson and also share information relating to their ocean habitat and environmental protection. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the third digital program stream.
Other Matters (15 of 15) Response
Program Title The Magic School Bus, 17.1
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat., 9a, 7/2-9/24 (exc. 7/2, 3p; 9/17, 7a)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. "The Magic School Bus" is based on the books published by Scholastic Inc., the award winning animated science and adventure series starring Lily Tomlin. It's the longest running children's science television series ever. With Ms. Frizzle and her pet lizard, Liza, no field trip is every ordinary. With the help of their magical, transformable bus they go on cliff-hanging "field trips" into the human body, to the center of the earth, even far into outer space. When you're on the bus with the Friz you never know what's going to happen next. The program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children 4-8, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, regularly scheduled between 7a and 10p and is identified on air as educational and informational, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. This program will air on the main digital program stream.

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