| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type |
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| Section | Question | Response |
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| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | MyNet/ThisTV | |
| Nielsen DMA | Mobile-Pensacola | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.wfgxtv.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 6.0 |
| 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 Program (1 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 07:30AM-08:00AM CT |
| 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 | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Real Life 101" presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an educational and informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected in order to present vivid impressions that can be used by the series' young audience. A study conducted by The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania concerning the implementation of the FCC processing guideline known as the Three-Hour Rule found that "Real Life 101" was highly educational. The series is currently being provided to schools and libraries across the USA by one of the nation's quality educational distributors. This program aired on digital subchannel WFGX 35.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Beta Records TV |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 07:00AM-07:30AM CT |
| 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 | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Beta Records TV is an educational and instructional music centric series. It follows a magazine format with segments ranging from major and indie artist interviews, tutorials and how-tos, producer and music executive tips, internet heroes, The Vault (legendary artists), and music as it pertains to fashion and pop culture. This program aired on digital subchannel WFGX 35.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Magi-Nation |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 09:30AM-10:00AM CT |
| 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 | 7 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Young Tony Jones is an average teen from Earth who finds himself mysteriously transported to the magical world of Magi-Nation. In these Moonlands Tony befriends two young Magi heroes-in-training who join him on a journey to defeat the evil Shadow Magi who are out to rule their world. Along with their trusty collection of Dream Creatures these new friends must solve riddles, battle evil and discover the secrets hidden in each region on the Moonlands. During their adventures, they just might discover some secrets about themselves! This program aired on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Busy World of Richard Scarry |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00AM-10:30AM CT and 10:30AM-11:00AM CT (Two separate weekly episodes) |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This fully animated series is based on the books by Richard Scarry which parents worldwide rely on to teach valuable lessons. Busytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences love to sing and laugh along, as Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm make their way through the day. Always concerned for each other, the residents of Busytown make time for a song and a smile. This program aired on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 08:30AM-09:00AM CT through 09/17/2011; then Saturdays 08:00AM-08:30AM CT UFN |
| 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 | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The ambitious goal of this program is to produce a television experience with which teens could identify and from which teens would learn valuable life lessons. This program presents basic biological facts to this most curious segment of our society. Where does food come from? Where do babies come from? How do animals relate to one another? How does ecology work? What is the relationship between life and death/humans and nature? This program aired on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Green Screen Adventures |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 09:00AM-09:30AM CT |
| 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 | 7 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program encourages its viewers to use their creativity, curiosity, confidence, compassion, and enthusiasm for writing and reading and build a foundation for critical thinking and problem solving by using viewer's submissions of stories, reports on science, history or literature, persuasive writing and essays, recipes, drawings and poetry as the basis for various program segments. Segments includes: STORY THEATRE, BRAIN GAMES, PUPIL'S COURT, FOOD FOLKS PUPPETS, DETECTIVE McMYSTERY and JOURNAL JOURNEY. Watching viewer submissions transformed by the cast promotes character development, cooperation and mutual respect of others, as well as inspiring viewers to submit their own entries which may be aired. This program aired on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dance Revolution |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30AM-12:00PM CT |
| 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 | 10 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Tweens and teens bring their freshest moves to Dance Revolution, the sensational dance competition where teams of dancers incorporate innovative moves into their existing choreography and create "revolutionary" new routines. Hosted by popular DJ Rick, kid-friendly celebrity judges determine the winners as the dance crews perform to the juicy sounds of the Dance Revolution house band, the Slumber Party Girls! Find out who takes home the Grand Prize of a $20,000 scholarship! This program aired on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BusyTown Mysteries |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 09:30AM-10:00AM CT |
| 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 | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Curiosities are everywhere in Busytown and so are Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Sally Cat, Hilda Hippo plus Pig Will and Pig Won't. Each episode is an innovative blend of humor and learning based around six unforgettable friends and many other colorful characters from the amazing world of Richard Scarry's books. Viewers follow the friends as they scour Busytown looking for the answer to the episode's mystery. This program aired on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ultimate Choice |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 08:00AM-09:00AM CT (2 separate programs each week) |
| 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. | This program provides an opportunity for its young viewers to learn more about themselves and their lives, as well as develop their own convictions about each of the physical and moral issues through the subjects explored and discussed on this television series. In each of the episodes within the series, eight teens who have just finished an extreme adventure that brought them face-to-face with challenges that have lifelong implications, share thoughts that are designed to shape the values that will guide young men and women throughout their lives. Issues discussed include: Drugs, Compromise, Resolving Conflict, Teamwork, Fear and Self-control. This program aired on digital subchannel WFGX 35.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 09:00AM-10:00AM CT |
| 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 | 60 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. | This program features weekly educational features such as, "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program aired on digital subchannel WFGX 35.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Aqua Kids |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 07:00AM-07:30AM CT through 09/17/11; then 08:30AM-09:00AM C.T. effective 09/24/2011 UFN |
| 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 | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Aqua Kids" has compelling content that works across cultures and aims to grow awareness and participation in all water activities for kids across America. The "Aqua Kids" travel the planet visiting a variety of water environments from water management facilities to fresh water and brackish streams to the oceans of the world with the intent of motivating other kids to become active citizens on the issue of pollution of water environments. This program aired on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Into the Wild |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 07:30AM-08:00AM CT through 09/17/2011 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. | The series is based around Jack Hanna traveling the world and taking the viewer to his favorite destinations and introducing them to new and amazing creatures each week. Throughout his travels he raises awareness of different cultures, geography and spectacular animals and animal facts, while teaching children the importance of stewardship of our environment through his documented donations to conservation efforts worldwide. This program aired on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego? |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 07:00AM-07:30AM through 09/18/2011 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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 | 2 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The educational goal of this program is to present world geography information in a manner that is appealing to and comprehensible by children. Each episode is designed to take the action to at least two places on our planet and provide the viewers with some information about each place. Additionally, each episode has a secondary topic designed to fit with the narrative, the focus of which may be culture, history, art, music, science, technology or the like. This program aired on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 08:00AM-08:30AM CT through 09/17/2011 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. | An experienced science journalist travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes. The mission of the program is to inspire viewers to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. Each episode reveals to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. This program aired on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Cake |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00AM-11:30AM CT |
| 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 | 8 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Cake, super creative teen, hosts a cable access show, "Cake TV", with the help of her three best friends, Miracle, Amy and Benjamin. The show is produced out of Cake's garage and co-hosted by the three girls who show their audience how to take ordinary, everyday items (t-shirts, CD cases, plush toys) and make them extraordinary using a little imagination, and a glue gun! This program aired on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (16 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Stargate Infinity |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 09:00AM-09:30AM CT |
| 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 | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In this animated action-adventure series based on MGM's successful sci-fi movie and television franchise "Stargate" four exceptional Air Force Academy cadets and a wrongly court-martialed Stargate veteran must travel through the gated wormholes from one planet to the next in order to protect a mysterious alien creature from the sinister clutches of a new extraterrestrial enemy. Together they must learn to adapt to new cultures and each other while trying to find a safe haven for the alien and clear their names so they can return home. This program aired on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| 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 | Joe Landon Smith |
| Address | 4990 Mobile Highway |
| City | Pensacola |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32506 |
| Telephone Number | 850-456-3333 |
| Email Address | joesmith@wear.sbgnet.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. | Some of the non-"core" educational/informational material aired by WFGX-TV is in the form of Public Service Announcements targeted to children. The following is a list of some, but not all, of those PSAs aired during Childrens E/I programming and during regular programming where children would be expected to be in the audience: *AD COUNCIL-CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION "We Can!" :30 Encourages kids to eat fruits, because they contain nutrients to help keep your heart pumping strong during sports. *AD COUNCIL-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY "Magical Things" :30 This animated spot features characters from Disney movies encouraging kids to turn off lights, use energy saving lightbulbs, and turn off computers and game systems when not in use. It promotes the website energy.gov/kids for more information. *AD COUNCIL-USDA-HOUSING & HUMAN SERVICES "Park Day" :15 Teaches kids that 60 minutes of exercise each day and eathing well will keep them healthy. Learn more at letsmove.gov. *ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION "Replanting our National Forests" :30 Asks for help to replant National Forest areas that have been destroyed by fires or disease. *ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION "Tree Water" :30 Invites kids to plant trees in their community so the water that flows into our rivers & streams will be clean and safe. Tells them to visit ArborDay.Org to find out what trees to plant and where to plant them. *AD COUNCIL-HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE U.S. "Twins" :30 Features two animated cats urging kids to find their perfect pet by adoption from animal shelters. *AD COUNCIL-DISCOVER THE FOREST "Nature Unplug" :30 Encourages kids and families to unplug from their electronics and get out and discover the forest. *AD COUNCIL-LIFELONG LITERACY "Tangled" :30 Sponsored by the Library of Congress, this spot uses scenes from the animated movie "Tangled" to encourage young viewers to pick up a book and "explore new worlds" through reading. *USYouthSoccer.org "Get Out and Get Into the Game" :30 Encourages kids to get out and play soccer as a means to combat obesity. *AD COUNCIL-NUTRITION EDUCATION "Let's Move" :30 Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this spot helps educate youth on the importance of eating healthy and being active. *AD COUNCIL-SHELTER PET PROJECT "Magical Difference" :30 Sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States, this message encourages children to adopt a pet from an animal shelter or animal rescue group instead of pet stores, the internet, or from friends. *AD COUNCIL-OCEANS AWARENESS "Part of Your World" and "Under the Sea" :30 each; Scenes from the animated movie "The Little Mermaid" are used to teach children that life in the oceans depends on everyone, and that they should recycle and dispose of trash properly. *AD COUNCIL-NUTRITION EDUCATION "Healthy Balance" :30 Uses animated characters from Disney's "The Jungle Book" to teach kids the "Bare Necessities" of healthy living: the right balance of being active and eating well. It tells kids to remember eat one of "every color, every day", referring to the color-coded food pyramid. *ALLIANCE TO SAVE ENERGY "Hog Commandos" :30 Targeted at Tweens (ages 8-13), the objective is to educate the nation's families about the importance of energy efficiency in order to establish positive lifelong habits that will help reduce our growing demands for energy. *AD COUNCIL-WILDFIRE PREVENTION "Keep it Safe" :30 Uses animated characters from Disney's "Cinderella" to teach kids that the forest is special and very precious, and that one careless act by people could cause a wildfire and wipe out all that beauty. *GINA D's KID'S CLUB "Let's Get Fit" :30 Encourages children to play and join sports teams to exercise and stay healthy. *ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION "Nature Explore" :30 Encourages children to get outside to learn more about the natural world; how young lives need air, light, water, food and car |
| Other Matters (1 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dino Squad |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00AM-11:30AM CT and 11:30AM-12:00PM CT (Two separate weekly episodes) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This series follows five teenagers who are accidentally morphed into dinosaurs, which brings them together to find a way to stop the efforts of a mad scientist who is plotting to return the world to its prehistoric state. Each episode portrays these teens facing and finding solutions to problems that are relevant to contemporary viewers. Along the way, they struggle with interpersonal issues such how and why to work with people they do not really understand, the meaning and value of honesty, teamwork, perseverance, self-confidence, sharing credit, using each person's strengths while ignoring weaknesses, and getting along in difficult situations. They learn that positive behavior results in positive consequences. This series combines the fascination of dinosaurs with familiar issues that children have to face each day. This program will air on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Other Matters (2 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 07:30AM-08:00AM CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Real Life 101" presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an educational and informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected in order to present vivid impressions that can be used by the series' young audience. A study conducted by The Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania concerning the implementation of the FCC processing guideline known as the Three-Hour Rule found that "Real Life 101" was highly educational. The series is currently being provided to schools and libraries across the USA by one of the nation's quality educational distributors. This program will air on digital subchannel WFGX 35.2. |
| Other Matters (3 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Green Screen Adventures |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 09:00AM-09:30AM CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program encourages its viewers to use their creativity, curiosity, confidence, compassion, and enthusiasm for writing and reading and build a foundation for critical thinking and problem solving by using viewer's submissions of stories, reports on science, history or literature, persuasive writing and essays, recipes, drawings and poetry as the basis for various program segments. Segments includes: STORY THEATRE, BRAIN GAMES, PUPIL'S COURT, FOOD FOLKS PUPPETS, DETECTIVE McMYSTERY and JOURNAL JOURNEY. Watching viewer submissions transformed by the cast promotes character development, cooperation and mutual respect of others, as well as inspiring viewers to submit their own entries which may be aired. This program will air on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Other Matters (4 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Aqua Kids |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 08:30AM-09:00AM CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | "Aqua Kids" has compelling content that works across cultures and aims to grow awareness and participation in all water activities for kids across America. The "Aqua Kids" travel the planet visiting a variety of water environments from water management facilities to fresh water and brackish streams to the oceans of the world with the intent of motivating other kids to become active citizens on the issue of pollution of water environments. This program will air on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Other Matters (5 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ultimate Choice |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 08:00AM-09:00AM CT (2 separate episodes each week) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| Length of Program | 60 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. | This program provides an opportunity for its young viewers to learn more about themselves and their lives, as well as develop their own convictions about each of the physical and moral issues through the subjects explored and discussed on this television series. In each of the episodes within the series, eight teens who have just finished an extreme adventure that brought them face-to-face with challenges that have lifelong implications, share thoughts that are designed to shape the values that will guide young men and women throughout their lives. Issues discussed include: Drugs, Compromise, Resolving Conflict, Teamwork, Fear and Self-control. This program will air on digital subchannel WFGX 35.2. |
| Other Matters (6 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 09:00AM-10:00AM CT (2 separate programs each week) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| 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. | This program features weekly educational features such as, "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program will air on digital subchannel WFGX 35.2. |
| Other Matters (7 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Beta Records TV |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 07:00AM-07:30AM CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | Beta Records TV is an educational and instructional music centric series. It follows a magazine format with segments ranging from major and indie artist interviews, tutorials and how-tos, producer and music executive tips, internet heroes, The Vault (legendary artists), and music as it pertains to fashion and pop culture. This program will air on digital subchannel WFGX 35.2. |
| Other Matters (8 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BusyTown Mysteries |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 09:30AM-10:00AM CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Curiosities are everywhere in Busytown and so are Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Sally Cat, Hilda Hippo plus Pig Will and Pig Won't. Each episode is an innovative blend of humor and learning based around six unforgettable friends and many other colorful characters from the amazing world of Richard Scarry's books. Viewers follow the friends as they scour Busytown looking for the answer to the episode's mystery. This program will air on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Other Matters (9 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Doodlebops R.R.S. |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 09:00AM-09:30AM CT |
| 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. | "Doodlebops Rockin' Road Show" is intended to promote academic and social readiness in order to help young viewers toward ultimate competence and success in their future school and extracurricular environments. By means of fantasy, fun, music and adventure, the Doodlebops Band teaches kids about their world and gives them the vital understanding and behavioral tools to explore it. The show's major educational goals lie in the all-important psycho-social arena. Largely through targeted modeling, the show aids in the enhancement of viewers' personal character and pro-social behavior. Viewers come to see the value of honesty, integrity, the joy that can come from sharing, and so much more. The show's focus on feelings and emotions gives viewers an opportunity to make gains in their own emotional intelligence. They learn to effectively express themselves and "read" the expressions of others. The show also provides a template that youngsters can use to face situations and solve problems with the use of courage, inventiveness, and logical reasoning. The series secondarily addresses complementary core-knowledge goals. The show encourages an understanding and appreciation of music, leading to creative development and gains in multiple other subject areas; and provides practice on fundamental knowledge-based learning and skills, including numbers, the alphabet, colors, vocabulary, sequences, and directions. By incorporating the series' multi-faceted educational goal in the context of fun and laughter, "Doodlebops Rockin' Road Show" furthermore helps to engage kids in new learning, and gives them a chance to hone and develop their burgeoning sense of humor. This program will air on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Other Matters (10 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Busy World of Richard Scarry |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00AM-10:30AM CT and 10:30AM-11:00AM CT (Two separate weekly episodes) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| 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 fully animated series is based on the books by Richard Scarry which parents worldwide rely on to teach valuable lessons. Busytown is an enchanting place that's abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences love to sing and laugh along, as Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm make their way through the day. Always concerned for each other, the residents of Busytown make time for a song and a smile. This program will air on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Other Matters (11 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Doodlebops |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 09:30AM-10:00AM CT |
| 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 Doodlebops" is primarily intended to promote social and academic readiness - thereby helping young viewers toward ultimate competence and success in their future school environment. By means of music, fantasy and fun, "The Doodlebops" encourages an understanding and appreciation of music, leading to creative development and gains in multiple other subject areas; aids in the enhancement of viewers' personal character and pro-social behavior; and teaches basic knowledge-based information. On an episode by episode basis, Deedee, Roonie, Moe and their cohorts foster valuable learning along with a great deal of joy. This program will air on the station's main digital program stream. |
| Other Matters (12 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 08:00AM-08:30AM CT |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | The ambitious goal of this program is to produce a television experience with which teens could identify and from which teens would learn valuable life lessons. This program presents basic biological facts to this most curious segment of our society. Where does food come from? Where do babies come from? How do animals relate to one another? How does ecology work? What is the relationship between life and death/humans and nature? This program will air on the station's main digital program stream. |
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