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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | FOX | |
Nielsen DMA | Albany-Schenectady-Troy | |
Web Home Page Address | www.fox23news.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 | 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 Program (1 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Young Icons |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:30a (4/02/11 - 6/26/11). |
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. | Young Icons features stories about world-class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars, philanthropists and entrepreneurs all under the age of 18. It is regularly scheduled on the main digital program stream at 7:30a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Real Life 101 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:00a (4/02/11 - 6/26/11). |
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. The series is currently being provided to schools and libraries across the USA by one of the nation's quality educational distributors. It is regularly scheduled at 7:00a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Kids Sports News Network |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays at 4:00p (4/06/11-4/13/11) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
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. | Kids Sports News Network's (KSNN) attempts to enlighten today's children about the importance of physical activities, discipline, positive use of time and excitement derived from athletics and sport competitions. Through the use of live coverage's and spotlights, this program's mission contributes to the fulfillment of these personal and social requirements. KSNN's successful programming reinforces the existence of positive behaviors, actions and actual life experiences of peer role models - children to children. Through the producers' informational and real life productions, they create a very healthy format to pass their knowledge and appreciation of the importance of physical growth, sportsmanship, and positive social rewards for athletic achievements. It is regularly scheduled at 4:00p on Wednesdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | BETA Records TV |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:00a (4/16/11 - 6/26/11). |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
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 provides good impetus for Teens being committed to their music education - giving them the ability to get scholarships, and a good positive medium for reaching their career goals. It is regularly scheduled on the second digital program stream at 7:00a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Gina D Kids Club |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays at 3:00p (4/04/11-4/11/11) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
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 6 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Gina D's Kids Club" is a viable vehicle in the development of the self-image, social, math, and reading skills in young children. In these days of uncertainty and often times questionable role models, Gina and her crew set the standard and present examples which help the young viewer to learn and repeat socially positive behaviors. Gina is an excellent role model who is warm and honest. An unbeatable combination designed to reassure and teach. Topics that are addressed include the nature of sound, Safety, and defining parts of the day. All topics are treated with appropriate educational seriousness but still they are able to retain the humor and charm which captivates and entertains children. It is regularly scheduled at 3:00p on Mondays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Real Life 101 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:30a (4/16/11 - 6/26/11). |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
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. The series is currently being provided to schools and libraries across the USA by one of the nation's quality educational distributors. It is regularly scheduled on the second digital program stream at 7:30a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Ultimate Choice |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 8:00a & 8:30a (4/16/11 - 6/26/11). |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 22 |
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. | "Ultimate Choice Florida" and "Ultimate Choice Real Girls" provides an opportunity for its young viewers to learn more about themselves and their lives, as well as to develop their own convictions about each of the moral issues explored and discussed on this television series. In "Ultimate Choice Florida" each episode presents the teens a heart stopping extreme adventure along with an opportunity to discuss that experience and its application to major real life issues. While "Ultimate Choice Real Girls" finds five diverse young women who are invited to join a revolution. A revolution to live a dramatically different life than dictated by the pop culture. These "real" girls are brought to an incredible house on the water and introduced to their new weekly routine...time with their new mentors (the show's hosts Courtenay and Shennette). Each of the episodes within these series brought them face-to-face with challenges that have lifelong implications; they shared 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. It is regularly scheduled on the second digital program stream at 8:00a & 8:30a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Teen Kids News |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00a & 9:30a (4/16/11 - 6/26/11). |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 22 |
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. | Teen Kids News is a national 1/2 hour weekly program that is informative, educational and entertaining! The show has been on the air since 2003, and given how many people watch it and love it, the show will be on forever! Teen Kids News (TKN) highlights positive stories about kids doing amazing things and helping to make the world a better place. In addition, the TKN reporters on the show (who are, of course, all kids!) report on everything that is fun or interesting or important about our world. These stories range from kids who fly planes to how to deal with bullying to the best way to throw a baseball for power, to tips on getting into college to making friends to behind the scenes with entertainers. It is regularly scheduled on the second digital program stream at 9:00a & 9:30a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (9 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Pets TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30a (4/02/11 - 6/26/11). |
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. | Pets.TV celebrates the pets we love and the people who love them in an educational and informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions. The show explains the positives and negatives of pet ownership, including how to care for your pet, and features segments on owners, trainers and other people who interact with domesticated animals. Pets.TV covers pet ownership, including pet news, pet care, pet health and pet lifestyles. It goes beyond the standard focus on cats and dogs and features profile segments on all types of pets and their relationships with owners, trainers and the people who interact with them. It is regularly scheduled at 9:30a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (10 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | BETA Records TV |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays at 3:30p (4/06/11-4/13/11) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
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 provides good impetus for Teens being committed to their music education - giving them the ability to get scholarships, and a good positive medium for reaching their career goals. It is regularly scheduled on the second digital program stream at 3:30p on Wednesdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (11 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | 3 Wide Life |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays at 5:00p (4/06/11-4/13/11) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
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. | 3 Wide Life meets the educational and information needs of children 13 years and older by providing the audience with the opportunity to learn about the inner workings including the challenges met and lessons learned while competing in motor sports. This program looks at current NASCAR teams, crew members, business personnel and drivers who share their experiences, advice, and stories, educating teens and providing an in-depth look at the hard work and dedication it tapes to achieve their goals. It is regularly scheduled at 5:00p on Wednesdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (12 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild About Animals |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 8:00a (4/02/11 - 6/26/11). |
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. | Wild About Animals is designed to educate and inform children by bringing them the most entertaining and interesting stories about the world's most fascinating animals. Each episode consists of at least four stories designed to teach children about exotic and unique animals from the wild, as well as educate them further about animals they see everyday. The show is regularly scheduled at 8:00a on Saturdays . It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (13 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Mad About |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 8:30a (4/02/11 - 6/26/11). |
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. | Mad About Money is the program that helps you learn about earning, saving, spending and sharing your money. And we do all this while making you laugh! It is regularly scheduled on main digital program stream at 8:30a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (14 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Awesome Adventures |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00a (4/02/11 - 6/26/11). |
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. | Awesome Adventures is designed to educate, inform and entertain children about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures and the people who inhabit the land. The shows are not designed to be preachy or overly pedantic, but rather, the goal is to make the learning fun. This program is designed to further the educational and informational needs of children and has educating and informing children as a significant purpose. The show is regularly scheduled at 9:00a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (15 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Planet X |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays at 4:30p (4/06/11-4/13/11) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
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. | Planet X serves the educational and informational needs of 13-16 years of age with its program content including safety tips, in-the-field experiences of professional and amateur athletes participating in extreme and action sports around the world. There are many humanitarian efforts featured on the show, including highlights of disabled athletes participating in and teaching others about a physically challenged world. It is regularly scheduled at 4:30p on Wednesdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (16 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Angel's Friends |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays at 3:30p (4/04/11-4/11/11) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
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 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Angel's Friends provides CORE programming in the areas of particular concern to young teens including social themes and coping strategies through school life of animated teen-aged angels learning to be Guardian Angels and their nemesis - The Devils - that are practicing to become Guardian Devils. Kids are taken on an inspirational journey that stirs their spirit and provides moral tools for the decisions they face in everyday life. The multi-ethnic angels serve as role models for young teen viewers as they deal with such issues as the right to say "no,' the meaning of heroism, bullying and other issues of particular concern to young teens. It is regularly scheduled on the second digital program stream at 3:30p on Mondays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
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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 | Paul Pelliccia |
Address | 28 Corporate Circle |
City | Albany |
State | NY |
Zip | 12203 |
Telephone Number | 518 862-2323 |
Email Address | paulpelliccia@fox23news.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. | Other Non-Core and Non-Broadcast efforts. WXXA is in full compliance with the new requirements that the E/I logo be aired throughout all core programs. School Closings air as a community service of WXXA FOX23. They consist of listings displayed on the lower third of the screen. They are aired continuously under programming and commercials. Closings air from the first announcement, usually 5:00a until 9:00A, or during the day as soon as closings are announced. Tours of the Station: April 7, 2011 FOX23 News Anchor John Gray conducted a tour for the Cub Scouts; April 21, 2011 FOX23 conducted a tour for the Girl Scouts Troop #17; April 29, 2011 FOX23 conducted a tour for the Wildwood School; June 6, 2011 FOX23 conducted a tour for the Cub Scouts Pak 56 On April 28, FOX23 Morning News Anchor was a presenter at Career Day at Zoller Elementary School in Schenectady, Dave Palmer, a FOX23 engineer, was also a part of the presentation. April 18 & 20, 2011 A High School student interested in Journalism was given a tour of the station and shadowed Ann Hughes, FOX23 News Anchor, as she worked on the evening news. On May 9 FOX23 Meteorologist Jason Caterina met with Cub Scout Pack 4 from Gloversville to discuss the weather forecasting. May 19 FOX23 Meteorologist Jason Caterina spoke at Career Day at Park Terrace Middle School in Gloversville. |
Other Matters (1 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | Mad About |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 8:30a (7/02/11 - 9/24/11). |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
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. | Mad About Money is the program that helps you learn about earning, saving, spending and sharing your money. And we do all this while making you laugh! It is regularly scheduled on main digital program stream at 8:30a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Other Matters (2 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | Teen Kids News |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00a & 9:30a (7/02/11 - 9/24/11). |
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. | Teen Kids News is a national 1/2 hour weekly program that is informative, educational and entertaining! The show has been on the air since 2003, and given how many people watch it and love it, the show will be on forever! Teen Kids News (TKN) highlights positive stories about kids doing amazing things and helping to make the world a better place. In addition, the TKN reporters on the show (who are, of course, all kids!) report on everything that is fun or interesting or important about our world. These stories range from kids who fly planes to how to deal with bullying to the best way to throw a baseball for power, to tips on getting into college to making friends to behind the scenes with entertainers. It is regularly scheduled on the second digital program stream at 9:00a & 9:30a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Other Matters (3 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | Awesome Adventures |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:00a (7/02/11 - 9/24/11). |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
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. | Awesome Adventures is designed to educate, inform and entertain children about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures and the people who inhabit the land. The shows are not designed to be 'preachy' or overly pedantic, but rather, the goal is to make the learning fun. This program is designed to further the educational and informational needs of children and has educating and informing children as a significant purpose. The show airs Saturdays at 9:00a where it will be regularly scheduled on the main digital program stream. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Other Matters (4 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild About Animals |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 8:00a (7/02/11 - 9/24/11). |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
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. | Wild About Animals is designed to educate and inform children by bringing them the most entertaining and interesting stories about the world's most fascinating animals. Each episode consists of at least four stories designed to teach children about exotic and unique animals from the wild, as well as educate them further about animals they see everyday. The show will air each week at 8:00a on Saturdays and will be regularly scheduled on the main digital program stream. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Other Matters (5 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | Live Life & Win |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:00a (9/24/11). |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 1 |
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. | Live Life & Win! is a half-hour series with a goal to inspire and enlighten young viewers with inspirational teen success stories, as well as segments focusing on the arts, school & sports, exercise & nutrition and health & wellness. The series will promote such critical themes as social responsibility, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement and volunteerism." The show airs Saturdays at 7:00a where it will be regularly scheduled on the main digital program stream. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Other Matters (6 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | Young Icons |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:30a (7/02/11 - 9/24/11). |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
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. | Young Icons features stories about world-class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars, philanthropists and entrepreneurs all under the age of 18. It is regularly scheduled on the main digital program stream at 7:30a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Other Matters (7 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | Pets TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 9:30a (7/02/11 - 9/24/11). |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
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. | Pets.TV celebrates the pets we love and the people who love them in an educational and informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions. The show explains the positives and negatives of pet ownership, including how to care for your pet, and features segments on owners, trainers and other people who interact with domesticated animals. Pets.TV covers pet ownership, including pet news, pet care, pet health and pet lifestyles. It goes beyond the standard focus on cats and dogs and features profile segments on all types of pets and their relationships with owners, trainers and the people who interact with them. It is regularly scheduled on the main digital program stream at 9:30a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Other Matters (8 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | Ultimate Choice |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 8:00a & 8:30a (7/02/11 - 9/24/11). |
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. | "Ultimate Choice Florida" and "Ultimate Choice Real Girls" provides an opportunity for its young viewers to learn more about themselves and their lives, as well as to develop their own convictions about each of the moral issues explored and discussed on this television series. In "Ultimate Choice Florida" each episode presents the teens a heart stopping extreme adventure along with an opportunity to discuss that experience and its application to major real life issues. While "Ultimate Choice Real Girls" finds five diverse young women who are invited to join a revolution. A revolution to live a dramatically different life than dictated by the pop culture. These "real" girls are brought to an incredible house on the water and introduced to their new weekly routine...time with their new mentors (the show's hosts Courtenay and Shennette). Each of the episodes within these series brought them face-to-face with challenges that have lifelong implications; they shared 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. It is regularly scheduled on the second digital program stream at 8:00a & 8:30a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Other Matters (9 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | Real Life 101 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:00a (7/02/11 - 9/17/11). |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
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. The series is currently being provided to schools and libraries across the USA by one of the nation's quality educational distributors. The show airs Saturdays at 7:00a where it will be regularly scheduled on the main digital program stream. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Other Matters (10 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | Real Life 101 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:30a (7/02/11 - 9/24/11). |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
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. The series is currently being provided to schools and libraries across the USA by one of the nation's quality educational distributors. It is regularly scheduled on the second digital program stream at 7:30a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
Other Matters (11 of 11) | Response |
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Program Title | BETA Records TV |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 7:00a (7/02/11 - 9/24/11). |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
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 provides good impetus for Teens being committed to their music education - giving them the ability to get scholarships, and a good positive medium for reaching their career goals. It is regularly scheduled on the second digital program stream at 7:00a on Saturdays. It is 30 minutes in length and the E/I objective is specified on air along with the E/I objective and target audience for the program supplied to Program Guide publishers. |
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