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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | NBC | |
Nielsen DMA | Washington DC | |
Web Home Page Address | www.your4state.com |
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 4.0 |
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 | 0.0 |
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: | 0.0 |
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 Program (1 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Lazytown |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:30AM 10/4/14-12/27/144 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The citizens of Lazytown learn the importance of things like eating right and exercising from the ultra-athletic superhero, sportucus, who must stop the evil plots of Robbit Rotten, who hates physical activity, among other things. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Astroblast! |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 9AM 10/4/14-12/27/14 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Astroblast! based on the book series by author and illustrator Bob Kolar, is set on a space station in an unknown solar system. The station is populated by five animal characters and one three-eyed octopus of unknown derivation. Each episode begins with an everyday conversation or incident that grows into a predicament of some sort needing a solution. While these predicaments take place on a space station populated by animal characters and aliens from different galaxies, the issues and resolutions resonate for a preschool audience. Through comedy and zippy action, our target audience sees how the characters learn lessons for practical living such as how to keep track of things that belong to you, practice good habits, clean up a space when you've made a mess, rebuond from a failure or an embarrassing incident, or resist the urge to blame others for your mistakes. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Tree Fu Tom |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10AM 10/4/14-12/27/4 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This series focuses on the amazing adventures of a young boy called Tom who, with the power of movement magic called "Tree Fu", can transform into a tiny but mighty magical super hero and travel to a wondrous enchanted kingdom called Treetoplois that exists in a tree in his backyard woods. During each program he calls upon the audience to follow his moves to send him the magic he needs to solve a problem encountered by Tom and his friends. These include Ariella, a butterfly who is also a rancher and has rope lassoing skills; Twigs, an acorn sprite who folds himself into an acorn when he's frightened; Squirmturn, a pill bug who looks like a large and imposing coal miner but is often timid and fearful, and Zigroo, a green tree frog and the resident genius inventor. In each episode there are an action adventure sequences that are key to resolving the challenge of the day. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Poppy Cat |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11AM 10/4/14-12/27/14 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Poppy Cat based on a book series by Lara Jones, models the use of imagination and storytelling to encourage creative thinking in viewers. Each episode features the narrator Lara, reading a story about Poppy Cat, to her own cat (who is also named Poppy). She weaves an exciting tale following her imagination, which leads her to distant lands reached by boat, plane, hot air balloon or train. Each story features Poppy Cat as the leader of a group of animal friends, including the resident bully Egbert the badger, and other occasionally recurring characters. A prevailing message emerges within each episode to be nice to your friends and always work together. There remains an overarching implicit message within every episode as well; think creatively and exercise your mind through reading and storytelling - for these activities always lead to enjoyment and adventure. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | The Chica Show |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 9:30AM 10/4/14-12/27/14 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The doors of "The Costume Coop" are now open for business! Step into the Coop as Chica, Kelly and the signing/dancing duo of Mr.l and Mrs...(also known as Chica's Mom and Dad)...welcome you with open wings for fantastic adventures and dress-up fun. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Noodle and Doodle |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:30Am 10/4/14-12/27/14 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Noodle and Doodle, an instructional series, features creating art projects and cooking projects around a specific theme. Host, Sean, drives around in a double-decker bus fully equipped with art supplies and a kitchen, ready for any assignment. The projects encourage parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something to display within the child's home. Sean's side-kick, Doggity, is an ever-faithfull beagle who transforms into an animated character during interstitial trips to a parallel universe, set in a kitchen full of p rank playing animated characters. The art projects typically promote utilizing recycled materials in order to demonstrate that creativity can transform something intended for one purpose into something that achieves a completely different goal. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Question | Response |
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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 | Diane Biser |
Address | 13 E. Washington Street |
City | Hagerstown |
State | MD |
Zip | 21740 |
Telephone Number | 301-797-4400 |
Email Address | dbiser@whag.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. | WHAG, in conjunction with the NBC affiliation, aired a number of PSA's targeted to children 16 and under. During the month of October there were 43 "The More You Know" PSA's. The November total was 56 "The More You Know" network PSA's. In December network had a total of 49 The More You Know" PSAs. The :15 themes of these PSA's deal with the environment, tolerance, mentoring, and violence prevention. The More You Know's website (www.nbc.com/tmyk) features scripts from the award-winning public service announcements, referral information for the organizations referenced in the PSAs, a general campaign overview, and educational materials produced in connection with NBC programming. The site also includes "a list of the campaign's most recent accolades. During the quarter there were a total of 39 news stories appropriate for children that aired on either the 5:00p or 6pm newscast. The content of the stories ranged from...Students at Daniel Morgan Middle School in Winchester watched swat team videos, checked out a police cruiser, and heard about drug and gang initiatives; Halloween is this Friday, and if your children are going out trick or treating, law enforcement officials have some tips to keep them safe; Kindergarteners to high schoolers in Frederick County, Virginia were able to vote at the polls with their parents on Tuesday. ids Cast - Every Wednesday during our 5PM newscast weather segment, a third through fifth grade school student gives our weather forecast. Children draw a picture of "weather events" and submit them to our local Kids Cast sponsors. Each week, a picture of chosen, and the child that drew it sits on our live news set and delivers the local weather. The child arrives early, and in addition to learning about the weather, they get to see how a live newscast works "behind the scenes." During the Month of October 61 30-second promos for the WHAG Student Athlete of the Month. During the month of November 61 30-second promos aired, and during the month of December 61 30-second promos aired. A male and female student are nominated by the community each month for their outstanding efforts in the classroom and on the field. A feature story is done on each winner and aired within the local news. Congratulations announcements are aired during the following month. On October 3, the Independent School of Winchester toured the station. They toured the news room, studio and weather center. On October 155, a group from Western Heights Middle School toured the station. They toured the news room, studio and weather center. On October 16 Cub Schout Pack 64, Maugansville toured the station. They toured the news room and talked with reporters, the studio and weather center. On October 27, Cub Scout Pack 27, Hagerstown toured the station. They toured the news room, studio and weather center. On November 5, Cub Scout Pack 15 toured the station. They toured the news room, studio and weather center. On November 12, a group from Walkersville Middle School toured the station. They toured the news room and talked with reporters, the studio and weather center. On November 18, St. Marys Tiger Den, Hagerstown, toured the station. They toured the news room, studio and weather center. On December 8, Cub Scout Pack, Smithsburg toured the station. they toured the news room, studio and weather center. Hugh Breslin, VP and General Manager is on the Board of Directors for the local Mason Dixon Boy Scouts of America. |
Other Matters (1 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | The Chica Show |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30AM 1/3/15-3/28/15 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The doors of "The Costume Shop" are now open for business! Step into the Coop as Chica, Kelly and the singing/dancing duo to Mr. and Mrs...(also known as Chica's Mom and Dad)..welcome you with open wings for fantastic adventures and dress up fun. |
Other Matters (2 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Poppy Cat |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11AM 1/3/15-3/28/15 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Poppy Cat based on the book series by Lara Jones, models the use of imagination and story lines to encourage creating thinking in viewers. Each episode features the narrator Lara, reading a story about Poppy Cat to own cat (who is also named Poppy). She weaves an exciting tale following her imagination, leads her to distant lands reached by boat, plane, hot air balloon or train. Each story features Poppy cat as the leader of a group of animal friends, the resident bully Egbert the badger, and other occasionally recurring characters. A prevailing message emerges within each episode to be nice to your friends and always work together. There remains an overarching implicit message within every episode as well; think creatively and exercise your mind through reading and story telling - for these activities always lead to enjoyment and adventure. |
Other Matters (3 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Astroblast |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 9AM 1/3/15-3/28/15 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Astroblast based on the book series "Astroblast!" by author and illustrator Bob Kolar, is set on a space station in an unknown solar system. The station is populated by five animals characters and one 3-eyed octopus of unknown derivation. Each episode begins with an everyday conversation or incident that grows into a predicament of some sort needing a solution. While these predicaments take place on a space station populated by animal characters and aliens from different galaxies, the issues and resolutions resonate for a preschool audience. Through comedy and zippy action, our target audience sees how the characters learn lessons for practical living such as how to: keep track of things that belong to you, practice good habits, clean up a space when you've made a mess, rebound form a failure or embarrassing incident, or resist the urge to blame others for your mistakes. |
Other Matters (4 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Lazytown |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:30AM 1/3/15-3/26/15 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The citizens of Lazytown learn the importance of things like eating right and exercising from the ultra-athletic superhero, sportucus, who must stop the evil plots of Robbit Rotten, who hates physical activity, among other things. |
Other Matters (5 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Noodle and Doodle |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:30AM 1/3/15-3/28/15 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Noodle and Doodle, an instructional series, features creating art projects and cooking projects around a specific theme. Host, Sean, drives around in a double-decker bus fully equipped with art supplies and a kitchen, ready for any assignment.The project encourage parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something to display within the child's home. Sean's side-kick, doggity, is an ever faithful beagle who transforms into an animated character during interstitial trips to a parallel universe, set in a kitchen full of prank playing animated characters. The art projects typically promote utilizing recycled materials in order to demonstrate that creativity can transform something intended for one purpose into something that achieves a completely different goal. |
Other Matters (6 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Tree Fu Tom |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10AM 1/3/15-3/28/15 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This series focuses on the amazing adventures of a young boy called Tom who, with the power of movement magic called "Tree Fu", can transform into a tiny but mighty magical super hero and travel to a wondrous enchanted kingdom called Treetoplois that exists in a tree in his backyard woods. During each program he calls upon the audience to follow his moves to send him the magic he needs to solve a problem encountered by Tom and his friends. These include Ariella, a butterfly who is also a rancher and has rope lassoing skills; Twigs, an acorn sprite who folds himself into an acorn when he's frightened; Squirmturn, a pill bug who looks like a large and imposing coal miner but is often timid and fearful, and Zigroo, a green tree frog and the resident genius inventor. In each episode there are an action adventure sequences that are key to resolving the challenge of the day. |
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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | |
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
Diane Biser
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