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

FRN:
0030190466
File Number:
CPR-171275
Submit Date:
07/09/2015
Call Sign:
WDKA
Facility ID:
39561
City:
PADUCAH
State:
KY
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
07/09/2015
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Second Quarter of 2015

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network MY NETWORK TV
Nielsen DMA Paducah-Cp Gird-Harris-MT Vrn.
Web Home Page Address WWW.MYWDKA.COM

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 3.5
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 336.0
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: 6.0
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? Yes

Digital Core Programs(13)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 13) Response
Program Title LIVE LIFE AND WIN
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WEDNESDAYS 4/1/15-6/24/15 7:00AM-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. THE GOAL OF THIS SERIES IS TO INSPIRE AND ENLIGHTEN YOUNG VIEWERS WITH INSPIRATIONAL TEEN SUCCESS STORIES, AS WELL AS SEGMENTS FOCUSING ON THE ARTS, SCHOOL AND SPORTS, EXERCISE, NUTRITION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE SERIES PROMOTES SUCH CRITICAL THEMES AS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, PERSERVERANCE, LEADERSHIP, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM. LIVE LIFE AND WIN AIRED ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 13) Response
Program Title SPORTS STARS OF TOMORROW
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAYS 4/5/15-6/28/15 10:00AM-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. SPORTS STARS OF TOMORROW DISPLAYS THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION THAT IT TAKES TO BE A TRUE SPORTS STAR. IT CHRONICLES THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF THE YOUNG ATHLETES AS THEY STRIVE TO BECOME A TOP LEVEL PERFORMER. THE PROGRAM HELPS YOUNGSTERS REALIZE THAT THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN BOTH LIFE AND THE PLAYING FIELD ARE ATTAINABLE WITH LOTS OF HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION. IT REINFORCES THE IMPORTANCE OF KEY VALUES LIKE DEDICATION, DISCIPLINE, COMMITMENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THE SERIES ALSO PROVIDES IN-DEPTH, HUMAN INTEREST STORIES THAT REVEAL THE IMPORTANT CHALLENGES AND LESSONS THAT MOLD YOUNG ATHLETES. SPORTS STARS OF TOMORROW AIRED ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 13) Response
Program Title REAL LIFE 101
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled TUESDAYS 4/7/15-6/30/15 7:00AM-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. REAL LIFE 101 PRESENTS REAL PEOPLE PURSUING REAL JOBS AND CAREERS IN AN EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIVE FORMAT DESIGNED TO HELP 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 UTILIZED BY THE PROGRAM'S YOUNG AUDIENCE. REAL LIFE 101 AIRED ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 13) Response
Program Title NATURE ADVENTURES WITH TERRI AND TODD
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAYS 4/3/15-6/26/15 9:30AM-10:00AM
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. THIS NATURE SERIES EDUCATES VIEWERS BY TAKING THEM TO A UNIQUE DESTINATION IN EACH EPISODE, SHOWCASING THE BEAUTY AND WONDER OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS. WILDLIFE EXPERTS TODD MAGNUSON AND TERRI LAWRENZ, STRIVE TO TEACH CHILDREN AND VIEWERS OF ALL AGES ABOUT NATURE, CONSERVATION, AND WILDLIFE IN A FUN, LIGHT-HEARTED MANNER. VIEWERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE THEMSELVES AND TO HAVE FUN IN WHATEVER THEY ARE DOING, AND TO COME TOGETHER IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS TO CREATE LASTING MEMORIES. TODD AND TERRI'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO LEARN, UNDERSTAND, AND APPRECIATE THE VALUE OF NATURE. NATURE ADVENTURES WITH TERRI AND TODD AIRED ON WDKA'S SECONDARY PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-2).
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 13) Response
Program Title THINK BIG
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled MONDAYS 4/6/15-6/29/15 7:00AM-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. THE GOAL OF THIS SERIES IS TO EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF MATH, SCIENCE AND PHYSICS. THE SERIES SHOWS CHILDREN ACTIVELY SOLVING PROBLEMS USING SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES, COMBINING SKILL AND CREATIVITY. THE SERIES ALSO DEMONSTRATES REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS FOR MATH, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, PROVING THAT THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES CAN BE USEFUL, CHALLENGING AND FUN. EACH EPISODE PRESENTS AN "INVENT-OFF" CHALLENGE, WHERE TEENAGE TEAMS MUST INVENT A MACHINE DESIGNED TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC TASK IN A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME, PROMOTING CREATIVE THINKING AND PRACTICAL SKILLS. THINK BIG AIRED ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 13) Response
Program Title ARIEL AND ZOOEY, ELI TOO
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 4/4/15-6/27/15 7-7:30AM, 7:30-8AM, 9-9:30AM, 9:30-10AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THIS PROGRAM IS HOSTED BY THREE SIBLINGS: TWIN GIRLS ARIEL AND ZOOEY, AND THEIR YOUNGER BROTHER ELI. AS HOSTS, THESE CHILDREN ENTERTAIN AND INFORM THEIR AUDIENCE THROUGH SONG, DANCE, MUSIC AND DIALOGUE. THIS SHOW SUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES RESPECT FOR OTHERS, HAVING INTEGRITY, FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS, PUTTING FORTH YOUR BEST EFFORT AND TAKING RESPONSIBILITY, A WONDERFUL MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM IS AN UPBEAT, DIVERSE AND ENTERTAINING SERIES THAT INFORMS YOUNG PEOPLE ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS, WHILE KEEPING THEIR INTEREST. ARIEL AND ZOOEY, ELI TOO AIRED ON WDKA'S TERTIARY PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-3).
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 13) Response
Program Title ANIMAL EXPLORATION WITH JAROD MILLER
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled THURSDAYS 4/2/15-6/25/15 7:00AM-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. EACH WEEK, JAROD LOOKS AT EXOTIC AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS FROM HIS OWN UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE AS HE TRAVELS TO ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS TO EXPLORE ANIMALS THAT FIT A PARTICULAR THEME, WHETHER IT'S A NEED FOR SPEED OR ANIMAL HEROES. FILLED WITH ENERGY, YOUTH AND HUMOR, IT IS THE MISSION OF THIS SERIES TO INSPIRE VIEWERS TO PRESERVE THE INNATE HUMAN INSTINCT TO EXPLORE. ANIMAL EXPLORATION WITH JAROD MILLER AIRED ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 13) Response
Program Title DRAGONFLY TV
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAYS 4/3/15-6/26/15 7:00AM-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. THIS PROGRAM FEATURES CHILDREN ENGAGING IN VARIOUS SCIENCE PROJECTS AND DEMONSTRATES PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE FROM MULTIPLE SCIENTIFIC FIELDS. 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. EXAMPLES OF PROGRAM EPISODES INCLUDE STUDYING VARIOUS ECOSYSTEMS, SEA TURTLES, AND ROCKET PROPULSION. EACH EPISODE IS ENGAGING, ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL IN STRUCTURE, ALLOWING CHILDREN TO GAIN AN APPRECIATION FOR SCIENCE IN A UNIQUE AND ENTERTAINING WAY. DRAGONFLY TV AIRED ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 13) Response
Program Title PASSPORT TO EXPLORE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAYS 4/3/15-6/26/15 9:00AM-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. THIS PROGRAM TAKES THE VIEWER ALONG WITH LEXI AND LEONARD AS THEY TRAVEL TO ENGAGING AND KID FRIENDLY LOCATIONS. THE HOSTS ALONG WITH A ROTATING CAST OF CHARACTERS, FRIENDS AND GUESTS BRING THEIR TRAVEL EXPERIENCES TO THE SCREEN FOCUSING ON LOCAL CULTURE, HISTORY AND ENTERTAINMENT. THROUGH A VARIETY OF HANDS-ON ADVENTURE, EXPERT INTERVIEWS AND CARTOON ANIMATION, EACH EPISODE TAKES THE VIEWER TO A NEW EXCITING LOCALE TO EXPLORE THE BEST OF WHAT THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER. PASSPORT TO EXPLORE AIRED ON WDKA'S SECONDARY PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-2).
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 13) Response
Program Title STEAL THE SHOW
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 4/4/15-6/27/15 8:00AM-8:30AM & 8:30AM-9:00AM
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. STEAL THE SHOW FOLLOWS ARIEL, ZOOEY AND ELI ALONG WITH GRAMMY WINNER JIM PETERIK AS THEY WORK TOGETHER TO RECORD AN ALBUM. THE VIEWER IS TAKEN BEHIND THE SCENES TO LEARN ALL OF THE PARTS NECESSARY IN THE RECORDING PROCESS AND THE COLLABORATION BEHIND CREATING A SONG. THE SHOW USES THE MUSIC THEY CREATE TO ADDRESS ISSUES AND CONCERNS OF CHILDREN TODAY, WHILE ENCOURAGING THEM TO SET GOALS, GO FOR THEIR DREAMS, AND BEING GOOD CITIZENS. STEAL THE SHOW AIRED ON WDKA'S TERTIARY PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-3).
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 13) Response
Program Title MADE IN HOLLYWOOD: TEEN EDITION
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 4/4/15-6/27/15 7:00AM-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. MADE IN HOLLYWOOD: TEEN EDITION GIVES YOUNG VIEWERS AN INSIDE LOOK AT HOW THEIR FAVORITE TV SHOWS AND MOVIES ARE MADE. PROGRAM TOPICS INCLUDE SUBJECTS SUCH AS ANIMATION, PRODUCING AND DIRECTING, COSTUME DESIGN, CASTING AND 3D TECHNOLOGY; INTRODUCING VIEWERS TO BEHIND-THE-SCENES FILMMAKING, SPECIAL EFFECTS TECHNIQUES AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSING ON THE CREATIVE, TECHNICAL AND ARTISTIC SKILLS OF THE MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION INDUSTRIES. MADE IN HOLLYWOOD: TEEN EDITION AIRED ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 13) Response
Program Title REAL LIFE 101
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAYS 4/3/15-6/26/15 8:00AM-8:30AM & 8:30AM-9:00AM
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. REAL LIFE 101 PRESENTS REAL PEOPLE PURSUING REAL JOBS AND CAREERS IN AN EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIVE FORMAT DESIGNED TO HELP 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 UTILIZED BY THE PROGRAM'S YOUNG AUDIENCE. REAL LIFE 101 AIRED ON WDKA'S SECONDARY PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-2).
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (13 of 13) Response
Program Title AQUA KIDS ADVENTURE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAYS 4/3/15-6/26/15 10:00AM-10:30AM & 10:30AM-11:00AM
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 EXPLORES THE MARINE ECOSYSTEMS FROM TRIBUTARIES, RIVERS AND OCEANS TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING AND LET THE VIEWER KNOW THAT WE ARE KEY IN PRESERVING THE OCEAN ENVIRONMENT. AQUA KIDS ADVENTURES TEACHES ABOUT THE DIVERSITY AND BEAUTY OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT AND ITS POTENTIAL DESTRUCTION BY POLLUTION AND CARELESSNESS OF THE HUMAN POPULATION; SUCH AS MARINE MAMMALS DYING FROM INGESTION OF PLASTIC AND TOXIC WASTE IN OUR WATERWAYS DESTROYING THE HABITAT AND MARINE LIFE. BY SHOWING THE AUDIENCE THE PROBLEMS THEY ENCOUNTER, THE AQUA KIDS EDUCATE THEIR PEERS ON WHAT CAN BE DONE TO SOLVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL DILEMMAS. AQUA KIDS ADVENTURES AIRED ON WDKA'S SECONDARY PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-2).
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2)

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 2) Response
Program Title SPORTS STARS OF TOMORROW
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: SATURDAYS 4/4/15-6/27/15 6:30AM-7:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 13
Number of Preemptions 0
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. SPORTS STARS OF TOMORROW DISPLAYS THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION THAT IT TAKES TO BE A TRUE SPORTS STAR. IT CHRONICLES THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF THE YOUNG ATHLETES AS THEY STRIVE TO BECOME A TOP LEVEL PERFORMER. THE PROGRAM HELPS YOUNGSTERS REALIZE THAT THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN BOTH LIFE AND THE PLAYING FIELD ARE ATTAINABLE WITH LOTS OF HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION. IT REINFORCES THE IMPORTANCE OF KEY VALUES LIKE DEDICATION, DISCIPLINE, COMMITMENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THE SERIES ALSO PROVIDES IN-DEPTH, HUMAN INTEREST STORIES THAT REVEAL THE IMPORTANT CHALLENGES AND LESSONS THAT MOLD YOUNG ATHLETES. SPORTS STARS OF TOMORROW AIRED ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 2) Response
Program Title LIVE LIFE AND WIN
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: SATURDAYS 4/4/15-6/27/15 5:00AM-5:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 13
Number of Preemptions 0
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 GOAL OF THIS SERIES IS TO INSPIRE AND ENLIGHTEN YOUNG VIEWERS WITH INSPIRATIONAL TEEN SUCCESS STORIES, AS WELL AS SEGMENTS FOCUSING ON THE ARTS, SCHOOL AND SPORTS, EXERCISE, NUTRITION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE SERIES PROMOTES SUCH CRITICAL THEMES AS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, PERSERVERANCE, LEADERSHIP, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM. LIVE LIFE AND WIN AIRED ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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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 ALAN MUSTER
Address 806 ENTERPRISE ST.
City CAPE GIRARDEAU
State MO
Zip 63703
Telephone Number 573-331-2121
Email Address AMUSTER@SBGTV.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. WDKA AIRED NUMEROUS PSAs DURING CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING ADDRESSING ISSUES THAT ARE OF IMPORTANCE TO YOUNG VIEWERS, SUCH AS: RECYCLING, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, DISCOVERING NATURE, EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND BULLYING PREVENTION. -- WDKA PARTICIPATED WITH THE JACKSON, MO., CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PRODUCE VIDEO PRESENTATIONS CELEBRATING ITS ANNUAL "TEACHER OF THE YEAR" AWARD RECIPIENTS.

Other Matters (13)

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Other Matters (1 of 13) Response
Program Title DRAGONFLY TV
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAYS 7/3/15-9/25/15 7:00AM-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. THIS PROGRAM FEATURES CHILDREN ENGAGING IN VARIOUS SCIENCE PROJECTS AND DEMONSTRATES PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE FROM MULTIPLE SCIENTIFIC FIELDS. 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. EXAMPLES OF PROGRAM EPISODES INCLUDE STUDYING VARIOUS ECOSYSTEMS, SEA TURTLES, AND ROCKET PROPULSION. EACH EPISODE IS ENGAGING, ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL IN STRUCTURE, ALLOWING CHILDREN TO GAIN AN APPRECIATION FOR SCIENCE IN A UNIQUE AND ENTERTAINING WAY. DRAGONFLY TV WILL BE BROADCAST ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Other Matters (2 of 13) Response
Program Title LIVE LIFE AND WIN
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WEDNESDAYS 7/1/15-9/30/15 7:00AM-7:30AM
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 GOAL OF THIS SERIES IS TO INSPIRE AND ENLIGHTEN YOUNG VIEWERS WITH INSPIRATIONAL TEEN SUCCESS STORIES, AS WELL AS SEGMENTS FOCUSING ON THE ARTS, SCHOOL AND SPORTS, EXERCISE, NUTRITION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS. THE SERIES PROMOTES SUCH CRITICAL THEMES AS SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, PERSERVERANCE, LEADERSHIP, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM. LIVE LIFE AND WIN WILL BE BROADCAST ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Other Matters (3 of 13) Response
Program Title AQUA KIDS ADVENTURE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAYS 7/3/15-9/25/15 10:00AM-10:30AM & 10:30AM-11:00AM
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. THIS PROGRAM EXPLORES THE MARINE ECOSYSTEMS FROM TRIBUTARIES, RIVERS AND OCEANS TO DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING AND LET THE VIEWER KNOW THAT WE ARE KEY IN PRESERVING THE OCEAN ENVIRONMENT. AQUA KIDS ADVENTURES TEACHES ABOUT THE DIVERSITY AND BEAUTY OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT AND ITS POTENTIAL DESTRUCTION BY POLLUTION AND CARELESSNESS OF THE HUMAN POPULATION; SUCH AS MARINE MAMMALS DYING FROM INGESTION OF PLASTIC AND TOXIC WASTE IN OUR WATERWAYS DESTROYING THE HABITAT AND MARINE LIFE. BY SHOWING THE AUDIENCE THE PROBLEMS THEY ENCOUNTER, THE AQUA KIDS EDUCATE THEIR PEERS ON WHAT CAN BE DONE TO SOLVE THE ENVIRONMENTAL DILEMMAS. AQUA KIDS ADVENTURES WILL BE BROADCAST ON WDKA'S SECONDARY PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-2).
Other Matters (4 of 13) Response
Program Title MADE IN HOLLYWOOD: TEEN EDITION
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 7/4/15-9/26/15 7:00AM-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. MADE IN HOLLYWOOD: TEEN EDITION GIVES YOUNG VIEWERS AN INSIDE LOOK AT HOW THEIR FAVORITE TV SHOWS AND MOVIES ARE MADE. PROGRAM TOPICS INCLUDE SUBJECTS SUCH AS ANIMATION, PRODUCING AND DIRECTING, COSTUME DESIGN, CASTING AND 3D TECHNOLOGY; INTRODUCING VIEWERS TO BEHIND-THE-SCENES FILMMAKING, SPECIAL EFFECTS TECHNIQUES AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSING ON THE CREATIVE, TECHNICAL AND ARTISTIC SKILLS OF THE MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION INDUSTRIES. MADE IN HOLLYWOOD: TEEN EDITION WILL BE BROADCAST ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Other Matters (5 of 13) Response
Program Title NATURE ADVENTURES WITH TERRI AND TODD
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAYS 7/3/15-9/25/15 9:30AM-10:00AM; FRIDAYS 9/11/15-9/25/15 9:00AM-9:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 16
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 NATURE SERIES EDUCATES VIEWERS BY TAKING THEM TO A UNIQUE DESTINATION IN EACH EPISODE, SHOWCASING THE BEAUTY AND WONDER OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS. WILDLIFE EXPERTS TODD MAGNUSON AND TERRI LAWRENZ, STRIVE TO TEACH CHILDREN AND VIEWERS OF ALL AGES ABOUT NATURE, CONSERVATION, AND WILDLIFE IN A FUN, LIGHT-HEARTED MANNER. VIEWERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE THEMSELVES AND TO HAVE FUN IN WHATEVER THEY ARE DOING, AND TO COME TOGETHER IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS TO CREATE LASTING MEMORIES. TODD AND TERRI'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO LEARN, UNDERSTAND, AND APPRECIATE THE VALUE OF NATURE. NATURE ADVENTURES WITH TERRI AND TODD WILL BE BROADCAST ON WDKA'S SECONDARY PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-2).
Other Matters (6 of 13) Response
Program Title REAL LIFE 101
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAYS 7/3/15-9/25/15 8:00AM-8:30AM & 8:30AM-9:00AM
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. REAL LIFE 101 PRESENTS REAL PEOPLE PURSUING REAL JOBS AND CAREERS IN AN EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIVE FORMAT DESIGNED TO HELP 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 UTILIZED BY THE PROGRAM'S YOUNG AUDIENCE. REAL LIFE 101 WILL BE BROADCAST ON WDKA'S SECONDARY PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-2).
Other Matters (7 of 13) Response
Program Title STEAL THE SHOW
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 7/4/15-9/26/15 8:00AM-8:30AM & 8:30AM-9:00AM
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. STEAL THE SHOW FOLLOWS ARIEL, ZOOEY AND ELI ALONG WITH GRAMMY WINNER JIM PETERIK AS THEY WORK TOGETHER TO RECORD AN ALBUM. THE VIEWER IS TAKEN BEHIND THE SCENES TO LEARN ALL OF THE PARTS NECESSARY IN THE RECORDING PROCESS AND THE COLLABORATION BEHIND CREATING A SONG. THE SHOW USES THE MUSIC THEY CREATE TO ADDRESS ISSUES AND CONCERNS OF CHILDREN TODAY, WHILE ENCOURAGING THEM TO SET GOALS, GO FOR THEIR DREAMS, AND BEING GOOD CITIZENS. STEAL THE SHOW WILL BE BROADCAST ON WDKA'S TERTIARY PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-3).
Other Matters (8 of 13) Response
Program Title SPORTS STARS OF TOMORROW
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SUNDAYS 7/5/15-9/27/15 10:00AM-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. SPORTS STARS OF TOMORROW DISPLAYS THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION THAT IT TAKES TO BE A TRUE SPORTS STAR. IT CHRONICLES THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF THE YOUNG ATHLETES AS THEY STRIVE TO BECOME A TOP LEVEL PERFORMER. THE PROGRAM HELPS YOUNGSTERS REALIZE THAT THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN BOTH LIFE AND THE PLAYING FIELD ARE ATTAINABLE WITH LOTS OF HARD WORK AND DETERMINATION. IT REINFORCES THE IMPORTANCE OF KEY VALUES LIKE DEDICATION, DISCIPLINE, COMMITMENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THE SERIES ALSO PROVIDES IN-DEPTH, HUMAN INTEREST STORIES THAT REVEAL THE IMPORTANT CHALLENGES AND LESSONS THAT MOLD YOUNG ATHLETES. SPORTS STARS OF TOMORROW WILL BE BROADCAST ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Other Matters (9 of 13) Response
Program Title ARIEL AND ZOOEY, ELI TOO
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SATURDAYS 7/4/15-9/26/15 7-7:30AM, 7:30-8AM, 9-9:30AM, 9:30-10AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 52
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. THIS PROGRAM IS HOSTED BY THREE SIBLINGS: TWIN GIRLS ARIEL AND ZOOEY, AND THEIR YOUNGER BROTHER ELI. AS HOSTS, THESE CHILDREN ENTERTAIN AND INFORM THEIR AUDIENCE THROUGH SONG, DANCE, MUSIC AND DIALOGUE. THIS SHOW SUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES RESPECT FOR OTHERS, HAVING INTEGRITY, FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS, PUTTING FORTH YOUR BEST EFFORT AND TAKING RESPONSIBILITY, A WONDERFUL MESSAGE FOR CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM IS AN UPBEAT, DIVERSE AND ENTERTAINING SERIES THAT INFORMS YOUNG PEOPLE ON A VARIETY OF SUBJECTS, WHILE KEEPING THEIR INTEREST. ARIEL AND ZOOEY, ELI TOO WILL BE BROADCAST ON WDKA'S TERTIARY PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-3).
Other Matters (10 of 13) Response
Program Title PASSPORT TO EXPLORE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled FRIDAYS 7/3/15-9/4/15 9:00AM-9:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 10
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 TAKES THE VIEWER ALONG WITH LEXI AND LEONARD AS THEY TRAVEL TO ENGAGING AND KID FRIENDLY LOCATIONS. THE HOSTS ALONG WITH A ROTATING CAST OF CHARACTERS, FRIENDS AND GUESTS BRING THEIR TRAVEL EXPERIENCES TO THE SCREEN FOCUSING ON LOCAL CULTURE, HISTORY AND ENTERTAINMENT. THROUGH A VARIETY OF HANDS-ON ADVENTURE, EXPERT INTERVIEWS AND CARTOON ANIMATION, EACH EPISODE TAKES THE VIEWER TO A NEW EXCITING LOCALE TO EXPLORE THE BEST OF WHAT THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER. PASSPORT TO EXPLORE WILL BE BROADCAST ON WDKA'S SECONDARY PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-2).
Other Matters (11 of 13) Response
Program Title ANIMAL EXPLORATION WITH JAROD MILLER
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled THURSDAYS 7/2/15-9/24/15 7:00AM-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. EACH WEEK, JAROD LOOKS AT EXOTIC AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS FROM HIS OWN UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE AS HE TRAVELS TO ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS TO EXPLORE ANIMALS THAT FIT A PARTICULAR THEME, WHETHER IT'S A NEED FOR SPEED OR ANIMAL HEROES. FILLED WITH ENERGY, YOUTH AND HUMOR, IT IS THE MISSION OF THIS SERIES TO INSPIRE VIEWERS TO PRESERVE THE INNATE HUMAN INSTINCT TO EXPLORE. ANIMAL EXPLORATION WITH JAROD MILLER WILL BE BROADCAST ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Other Matters (12 of 13) Response
Program Title THINK BIG
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled MONDAYS 7/6/15-9/28/15 7:00AM-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. THE GOAL OF THIS SERIES IS TO EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF MATH, SCIENCE AND PHYSICS. THE SERIES SHOWS CHILDREN ACTIVELY SOLVING PROBLEMS USING SCIENTIFIC PRINCIPLES, COMBINING SKILL AND CREATIVITY. THE SERIES ALSO DEMONSTRATES REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS FOR MATH, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, PROVING THAT THE PHYSICAL SCIENCES CAN BE USEFUL, CHALLENGING AND FUN. EACH EPISODE PRESENTS AN "INVENT-OFF" CHALLENGE, WHERE TEENAGE TEAMS MUST INVENT A MACHINE DESIGNED TO PERFORM A SPECIFIC TASK IN A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME, PROMOTING CREATIVE THINKING AND PRACTICAL SKILLS. THINK BIG WILL BE BROADCAST ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).
Other Matters (13 of 13) Response
Program Title REAL LIFE 101
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled TUESDAYS 7/7/15-9/29/15 7:00AM-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. REAL LIFE 101 PRESENTS REAL PEOPLE PURSUING REAL JOBS AND CAREERS IN AN EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIVE FORMAT DESIGNED TO HELP 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 UTILIZED BY THE PROGRAM'S YOUNG AUDIENCE. REAL LIFE 101 WILL BE BROADCAST ON WDKA'S MAIN PROGRAM STREAM (CHANNEL 49-1).

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