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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 | CBS/FOX | |
Nielsen DMA | Presque Isle | |
Web Home Page Address | www.wagmtv.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 | 145.0 |
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: | 5.0 |
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 15) | Response |
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Program Title | DANGER RANGERS |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 9-9:30AM |
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 6 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Danger Rangers is an animated series focusing on rules for safety in various situations and providing children with clear cut safety information. The program features animal superheroes that work as a safety squad to protect children. They reinforce concepts of teamwork and preparedness, and model for children the acquisition of important health and safety information. The episodes are structured to present potential safety concerns, such as the need to take proper safety precautions when swimming, and use a song to introduce the relevant steps that should be taken. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | ECO COMPANY |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 11:30AM-12N |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 2 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | ECO Company explores all aspects of being green and understanding how we impact our world. The ECO team reports on the latest technologies in energy, recycling, conservation and organics and shares stores of young people making a positive impact on the environment. Each week the show provides practical tips that teens, and people of all ages can use in their daily lives. In addition, through the dynmaic and interactive eco-company.tv website, teens from throughout the country will be able to submit their own ideas and videos on how to live Green! ECO Company meets the educational and informational needs of children. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | ECO COMPANY |
List date and time rescheduled | 01/22/2012 2-2:30p |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-01-22 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | ECO COMPANY |
List date and time rescheduled | 02/05/2012 2-2:30p |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-02-05 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (3 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | JACK HANNA INTO THE WILD |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 10:30-11AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 2 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Into the Wild is an action packed,unpredictable show full of remarkable animals, breathtaking scenery, and good family fun while going along the educational, unscripted reality TV theme. Together, Team Hanna will go where no team has gone before in the history of television, with television cameras recording every step. Each episode will trace a new adventure for the Hanna expedition as they explore a new and different exotic location. Into the Wild is designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | JACK HANNA INTO THE WILD |
List date and time rescheduled | 01/22/1012 1-1:30P |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-01-22 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | JACK HANNA INTO THE WILD |
List date and time rescheduled | 02/05/2012 1:30-2P |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-02-05 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (4 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - 1 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 8-8:30AM |
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 6 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | MISSING |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 9-9:30AM |
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. | Missing serves the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 of age with its program content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. Youths offer peer-to-peer advice on topics including on-line safety, personal behavior and situational awareness. The show is also a public service to communities across the United States and is endorsed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - II |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 8:30-9AM |
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 6 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - II |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 7:30-8AM |
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 6 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | THE REAL WINNING EDGE |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 11-11:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 2 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | THE REAL WINNING EDGE serves the educational and informational needs of Children 13-16 years of age and under with its program content, including ways to help preserve the environment and with practical application useful in everyday life. The show also provides informative segments on recycling and various academic activities and science and research techniques, allowing children to play their own part in environmental activities both at home and at school. The weekly series also promotes children's writing and creative skills. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | THE REAL WINNING EDGE |
List date and time rescheduled | 02/05/2012 1:30-2P |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-02-05 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | THE REAL WINNING EDGE |
List date and time rescheduled | 01/22/2012 1:30-2P |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-01-22 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (9 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | SWAP TV |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 7:30-8AM |
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. | Swap TV is a weekly half-hour television series about two teenagers from different backgrounds "swapping" lives for a weekend. The series meets the educational and informational needs of children. The programs explore the opposite lives of the participating youngsters as they learn about cultures and family settings. Young viewers are exposed to the special interests of the "swapping" youngsters and what adjustments they make to a different life situation. The program teaches tolerence of various races, creeds and backgrounds while exposing an appreciation to someone else's way of life. Each episode is informative, entertaining and promotes good social values and respect. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (10 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | DRAGONFLY TV |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 7-7:30AM |
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. | Dragonfly TV is a weekly half-hour science television series that meets the educational and informational needs of children. The programs highlight children "doing" projects with real hands-on experience and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure allowing children to investigate science on their own. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (11 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | DOG TALES |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 8-8:30AM |
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. | Dog Tales serves the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age with the program content, including dog safety and care tips, as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. The show also provides informative segments on various dog breeds and showcases various veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. The weekly series also includes recommended reading lists about dogs, and promotes children's writing and creative skills with essay and art contests. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (12 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURE |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 10-10:30AM |
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. | In all programs, cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continent. Jack interacts with people that are knowledgeable about animals and their habitats, and educates as he travels the globe. Each program is designed to reveal the world in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. Each program meets the educational and informational needs of children. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (13 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | ANIMAL RESCUE |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 8:30-9A |
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. | Animal Rescue serves the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and real life in-the-field experiences of profesional and ordinary people taking care of, treating and helping various animals, as well as exhibiting good social responsibility and promoting strong personal and community values. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (14 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - I |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 7-7:30AM |
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 6 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (15 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | HORSELAND |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 11:30A-12n |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 11 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | HORSELAND is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | HORSELAND |
List date and time rescheduled | 03/18/2012 11:30AM-12N |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-03-17 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
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 | LINDA CONNOLLY |
Address | 12 BREWER ROAD |
City | Presque Isle |
State | ME |
Zip | 04769 |
Telephone Number | 207-764-4461 |
Email Address | lconnolly@wagmtv.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. | WAGM'S weatherpersons visit area schools to educate children about weather. WAGM news reporters/Anchors also visit area schools, trade fairs, job fairs to educate children on information about being a news reporter/Anchor and careers in broadcasting. WAM offers tours of the station to local schools and community associations to demo state the diversity of broadcasting, what it's all about. WAGM airs the "Outdoorsman" whose format is FCC friendly (EI) educational blends on world class adventures and international locations. Environmental and conservation issues, teaching kids of all ages about important aspects of the format. WAGM produces Athletic of the week, highlighting High School Athletics, weekly sports segment of News Source 8. WAG, also produce: 60 PSA's focusing on local animal shelters and the needs to adopt and donate to help these animals. WAGM airs PSA featuring local youth and anti drugs and alcohol messages. WAGM airs PSA's against testing and driving ad PSA's o internet use. WAGM airs "Paws and Pause" a One minute sponsored PSA featuring local veterinarian; providing tips on the care of animals. WAGM also aired PSA's against drunk and buzzed driving. |
Other Matters (1 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - I |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 7-7:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 6 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
Other Matters (2 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | ANIMAL RESCUE |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 8:30-9AM |
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. | Animal Rescue serves the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and real life in-the-field experiences of profesional and ordinary people taking care of, treating and helping various animals, as well as exhibiting good social responsibility and promoting strong personal and community values. |
Other Matters (3 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | DOG TALES |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 8-8:30AM |
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. | Dog Tales serves the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age with the program content, including dog safety and care tips, as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. The show also provides informative segments on various dog breeds and showcases various veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. The weekly series also includes recommended reading lists about dogs, and promotes children's writing and creative skills with essay and art contests. |
Other Matters (4 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | HORSELAND |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 11:30-12N |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
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. | HORSELAND is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
Other Matters (5 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 10-10:30AM |
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. | In all programs, cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continent. Jack interacts with people that are knowledgeable about animals and their habitats, and educates as he travels the globe. Each program is designed to reveal the world in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. Each program meets the educational and informational needs of children. |
Other Matters (6 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | DANGER RANGERS |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 11-11:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 6 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Danger Rangers is an animated series focusing on rules for safety in various situations and providing children with clear cut safety information. The program features animal superheroes that work as a safety squad to protect children. They reinforce concepts of teamwork and preparedness, and model for children the acquisition of important health and safety information. The episodes are structured to present potential safety concerns, such as the need to take proper safety precautions when swimming, and use a song to introduce the relevant steps that should be taken. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
Other Matters (7 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | ECO COMPANY |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 11:30AM-12N |
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. | ECO Company explores all aspects of being green and understanding how we impact our world. The ECO team reports on the latest technologies in energy, recycling, conservation and organics and shares stores of young people making a positive impact on the environment. Each week the show provides practical tips that teens, and people of all ages can use in their daily lives. In addition, through the dynmaic and interactive eco-company.tv website, teens from throughout the country will be able to submit their own ideas and videos on how to live Green! ECO Company meets the educational and informational needs of children. |
Other Matters (8 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Busytown Mysteries - I |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 8-8:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 6 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
Other Matters (9 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | JACK HANNA'S INTO THE WILD |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 10:30-11 |
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. | Into the Wild is an action packed,unpredictable show full of remarkable animals, breathtaking scenery, and good family fun while going along the educational, unscripted reality TV theme. Together, Team Hanna will go where no team has gone before in the history of television, with television cameras recording every step. Each episode will trace a new adventure for the Hanna expedition as they explore a new and different exotic location. Into the Wild is designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children |
Other Matters (10 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | SWAP TV |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 7:30-8AM |
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. | Swap TV is a weekly half-hour television series about two teenagers from different backgrounds "swapping" lives for a weekend. The series meets the educational and informational needs of children. The programs explore the opposite lives of the participating youngsters as they learn about cultures and family settings. Young viewers are exposed to the special interests of the "swapping" youngsters and what adjustments they make to a different life situation. The program teaches tolerence of various races, creeds and backgrounds while exposing an appreciation to someone else's way of life. Each episode is informative, entertaining and promotes good social values and respect. |
Other Matters (11 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - II |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 7:30-8AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 6 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
Other Matters (12 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Busytown Mysteries - II |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 8-30-9AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 6 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules |
Other Matters (13 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | THE REAL WINNING EDGE |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 11-11:30AM |
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. | THE REAL WINNING EDGE serves the educational and informational needs of Children 13-16 years of age and under with its program content, including ways to help preserve the environment and with practical application useful in everyday life. The show also provides informative segments on recycling and various academic activities and science and research techniques, allowing children to play their own part in environmental activities both at home and at school. The weekly series also promotes children's writing and creative skills. |
Other Matters (14 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | MISSING |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 9-9:30AM |
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. | Missing serves the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 of age with its program content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. Youths offer peer-to-peer advice on topics including on-line safety, personal behavior and situational awareness. The show is also a public service to communities across the United States and is endorsed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. |
Other Matters (15 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | DRAGONFLY TV |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 7-7:30AM |
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. | Dragonfly TV is a weekly half-hour science television series that meets the educational and informational needs of children. The programs highlight children "doing" projects with real hands-on experience and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure allowing children to investigate science on their own. |
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