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

FRN:
0015452238
File Number:
CPR-143650
Submit Date:
07/09/2013
Call Sign:
KOTV-DT
Facility ID:
35434
City:
TULSA
State:
OK
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
07/09/2013
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Second Quarter of 2013

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 CBS
Nielsen DMA Tulsa
Web Home Page Address www.Newson6.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 3.0
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 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(19)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 19) Response
Program Title On The Spot (News on 6 Now 6.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 9a-930a, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
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. On The Spot delivers the strategy of an extremely fast-paced presentation linked with eye-catching visuals, a pounding soundtrack, and an amazing array of topics from transportation, geography, technology, culture, environment, government, money, sports, foot, art, history, music, science, math, health and language.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 19) Response
Program Title Adventures of Nanoboy II (CW Channel 6.2)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 730a-8a, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
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 5 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The New Adventures of Nanoboy is an action comedy about a boy who transforms into the world's smallest superhero to fight microscopic villains too small for the naked eye. In the micro-cosmos, the tiny world of cells, molecules and atoms, a battle of good versus evil rages as each week Nanoboy, tinier than the average cell, takes on bad to the bone bacteria while trying to survive the biggest challenge of all, being a 10-year-old. Oscar tries to live the life of a normal 9 year old always keeping identity as Nanoboy a secret solving conflicts like peer pressure and exam stress. In resolving crimes in the micro world, he encounters solutions that he can bring back to solve human world problems.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 19) Response
Program Title Adventures of Nanoboy I (CW Channel 6.2)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 7a-730a, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 3
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 5 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The New Adventures of Nanoboy is an action comedy about a boy who transforms into the world's smallest superhero to fight microscopic villains too small for the naked eye. In the micro-cosmos, the tiny world of cells, molecules and atoms, a battle of good versus evil rages as each week Nanoboy, tinier than the average cell, takes on bad to the bone bacteria while trying to survive the biggest challenge of all, being a 10-year-old. Oscar tries to live the life of a normal 9 year old always keeping identity as Nanoboy a secret solving conflicts like peer pressure and exam stress. In resolving crimes in the micro world, he encounters solutions that he can bring back to solve human world problems.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 19) Response
Program Title Missing (News on 6 Now 6.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 8a-830a, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
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. Content for the program Missing includes safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. 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 (5 of 19) Response
Program Title DOODLEBOPS - I (KOTV 6.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 7a-730a, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
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 (6 of 19) Response
Program Title Now Eat This With Rocco Dispirito (News on 6 Now 6.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 10a-1030a, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
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. Now Eat This is a different version of a cooking show emphasizing families and changing family behavior and cooking culture with the goal of making the family's kids healthier ranging from caloric intake habits with the result of greater overall health to nutrition reinforced by large graphics reminding families consistently that children are an asset as well as a responsibility when it comes to food preparation. Children are the ultimate judges of the food prepared watching and evaluating familiar dishes prepared in a healthier way.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 19) Response
Program Title Think Big (News on 6 Now 6.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 830a-9a, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
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. Think Big shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles combining practical skills and creative thinking demonstrating real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that the physical sciences can be useful.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 19) Response
Program Title Rescue Heroes (CW Channel 6.2)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 7a-730a, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 10
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 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Each week the Rescue Heroes are called into action to mobilize themselves in any part of the globe to protect the world from natural and man-made disasters. Social and emotional character stories are embedded in the episodes using action and humor to convey messages of keeping an open mind, asking for help, facing your fears, persistence pays off, preparedness, procedure, training and teamwork. At the end of each episode the Rescue Heroes reinforce various safety tips and information relating to the educational message portrayed in the story.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 19) Response
Program Title Wild America (CW Channel 6.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 830a-9a, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Wild Americas key educational objective is to familiarize children with animals of the North American continent, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Emphasis is placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting with their environment.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 19) Response
Program Title BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - II (KOTV 6.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 830a-9a, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 3 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. 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 (11 of 19) Response
Program Title Mystery Hunters (News on 6 Now 6.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 930a-10a, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
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. Mystery Hunters is innovative and empowering through critical observation analytical thinking and scientific testing the series encourages children to question the world around them. Through both the travel aspect and investigation of ancient myths and mysteries there is a profound focus on history culture geography and international customs. Araya and Christina are regular kids with inquisitive minds who travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into the tales which have baffled people throughout the ages. Armed with video cameras and their instincts they gather facts and meet the experts debunking common myths and offering explanations for legends spooky stories and unexplained phenomena. Back at the Discovery Mystery Lab Doubting Dave the resident skeptical scientist challenges viewers to send in their own mysteries and then tackles the questions with experiments and logical explanations.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 19) Response
Program Title BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - I (KOTV 6.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 8a-830a, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 3 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. 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 (13 of 19) Response
Program Title LIBERTY'S KIDS - II (KOTV 6.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 730a-8a, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 9 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The purpose of this series is to introduce viewers aged 9-11 to the period leading up to, during and immediately following the American Revolution. Each episode focuses on placing historical events and pivotal figures within an age appropriate context that provides young people with an exciting opportunity to experience this period of history through the eyes of a similar demographic. The programs also include interstitial segments that provide facts in both a newscast and game format, reinforcing the topic of the episode. 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 (14 of 19) Response
Program Title DOODLEBOPS - II (KOTV 6.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 730a-8a, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
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 19) Response
Program Title Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (News on 6 Now 6.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 1030a-11a, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
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 6 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. In each episode, cameras follow the host, Jarod Miller, to the nearest and farthest corners of the world as he explores the land, the air, and the sea with intrepid curiosity. As an experienced science journalist, and current president of the world renowned Explorers club, Richard Wiese has the experience and credentials to introduce children to places and people and things they may have never seen before.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (16 of 19) Response
Program Title LIBERTY'S KIDS - I (KOTV 6.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 7a-730a, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 9 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The purpose of this series is to introduce viewers aged 9-11 to the period leading up to, during and immediately following the American Revolution. Each episode focuses on placing historical events and pivotal figures within an age appropriate context that provides young people with an exciting opportunity to experience this period of history through the eyes of a similar demographic. The programs also include interstitial segments that provide facts in both a newscast and game format, reinforcing the topic of the episode. 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 (17 of 19) Response
Program Title Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (CW Channel 6.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 7a-730a, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30
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 6 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. In each episode, cameras follow the host, Jarod Miller, to the nearest and farthest corners of the world as he explores the land, the air, and the sea with intrepid curiosity. As an experienced science journalist, and current president of the world renowned Explorers club, Richard Wiese has the experience and credentials to introduce children to places and people and things they may have never seen before.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (18 of 19) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas (CW Channel 6.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 730a-8a, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animal Atlas shares the richness of natural life with the light attitude of bemused wonderment. The tone is convincing, original, and does the work of entertaining the target ages while delivering information consistent with the national science standards. As in previous years, there are always facts from the animal kingdom that amaze. The approach and presumed level of scientific knowledge matches the target ages.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (19 of 19) Response
Program Title Now Eat This With Rocco Dispirito (CW Channel 6.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 8a-830a, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30
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. Now Eat This is a different version of a cooking show emphasizing families and changing family behavior and cooking culture with the goal of making the family's kids healthier ranging from caloric intake habits with the result of greater overall health to nutrition reinforced by large graphics reminding families consistently that children are an asset as well as a responsibility when it comes to food preparation. Children are the ultimate judges of the food prepared watching and evaluating familiar dishes prepared in a healthier way.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1)

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 1) Response
Program Title Mystery Hunters (CW Channel 6.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: Saturday, 5a-530a, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29
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. Mystery Hunters is innovative and empowering through critical observation analytical thinking and scientific testing the series encourages children to question the world around them. Through both the travel aspect and investigation of ancient myths and mysteries there is a profound focus on history culture geography and international customs. Araya and Christina are regular kids with inquisitive minds who travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into the tales which have baffled people throughout the ages. Armed with video cameras and their instincts they gather facts and meet the experts debunking common myths and offering explanations for legends spooky stories and unexplained phenomena. Back at the Discovery Mystery Lab Doubting Dave the resident skeptical scientist challenges viewers to send in their own mysteries and then tackles the questions with experiments and logical explanations.
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 Rob Krier
Address 303 N. Boston Avenue
City Tulsa
State OK
Zip 74103
Telephone Number 918-732-6000
Email Address rob.krier@griffincommunications.net
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. KOTV terminated analog service February 17, 2009 and has answered 7b and 7c "yes" in order to avoid filing an unnecessary exhibit. Simulcast transmission of KQCW's digital programming is transmitted on KOTV's digital subchannel 6.2 and is identical to the digital programming report on KQCW's Form 398 Childrens Television Report. KOTV broadcasts News on 6 Now on digital subchannel 6.3 effective April 1, 2011, until further notice. In addition to airing a schedule of educational and informational programming appropriate for children, KOTV serves this segment of the viewing audience in other ways. On-air personnel from KOTV The News on 6 make appearances before children and pre-teens in the community talking about potential careers in broadcasting and what it's like to work at a television station. KOTV also sponsors and supports various community outreach projects aimed at addressing the needs and concerns of children and pre-teens. April, 2013: Azalea Festival Parade Saturday, April 13 - Osage Skynews 6 Pilot, Will Kavanaugh rode in this year's Azalea Festival Parade in Muskogee. Secure Your ID Day Saturday, April 20 - News on 6 partnered with Shredders, Inc. to promote a free day of shredding. News on 6 Crime Reporter, Lori Fullbright, cut a :15 second and :10 second promo urging citizens to "secure their identity" and take old personal documents to be shredded free of charge. Bark Walk Saturday, April 27 - News on 6 teamed up with the Boxer Rescue Group and helped with Bark Walk, an event to help dogs in need become rescued and also a day for dog lovers to gather and participate in dog events. Meteorologist, Mike Grogan was the emcee and Radar the Weather Dog had a booth to meet 'n greet, hand out weather tips and tell his story. We produced a :10 second spot to promote the event. Empty Bowls Tuesday, April 30 - The Eastern Oklahoma Community Food Bank's annual fundraiser "Empty Bowls" was a record-breaking event this year with a sold out crowd. News on 6 Anchor, Lori Fullbright was the emcee for the evening. May, 2013: Touch A Truck May 4 -This was an opportunity for kids to get up close to various emergency vehicles. News on 6 Pilot, Will Kavanaugh, attended with Osage Skynews 6. Rooster Days Parade Broken Arrow May 11 News on 6 Anchor Lacie Lowey and Reporter Dave Davis were the emcees for the parade. June, 2013: Dick Faurot's Take Me Fishing Day June 1 - Dick Faurot's Take Me Fishing Day was a joint event sponsored by Zebco and held at three area parks that were stocked with fish. Kids and their parents could fish free from 8:00 a.m. - Noon. Dick went to each park and spent time helping the kids fish. We produced a :15 second spot to promote the event. We also had a web page with specifics. Glenpool Black Gold Parade June 22 Annual Glenpool Black Gold Parade. News on 6 Chief Meteorologist, Travis Meyer, rode in the parade representing News on 6. Rockets Over Rhema June 30 - Spectacular music and fireworks festival held at Rhema Bible Church in Broken Arrow. Attendance reached over 50,000. News on 6 Anchor LeAnne Taylor and Meteorologist, Alan Crone were emcees. ANCHOR APPEARANCES- Charlie Hannema: 4/17/13 Participant at charity basketball game for cancer patient, KOTV Six Shooters vs. Keifer High School, Keifer High School gym, 5/20/13 Participant in Tulsa Sports Charities Golf Tournament, 5/29/13 Home Run for the Homeless softball, TV vs. Radio Teams, Tulsa, 6/17/13 DSAT Golf Tournament, participant / greeter for Down Syndrome charity, Tulsa, John Holcomb: 5/20/13 Participant in Tulsa Sports Charities Golf Tournament, Craig Day: 4/3/13 Guest speaker Owasso Chamber of Commerce luncheon, 4/4/13 Owasso FFA Alumni non-profit board meeting, 4/17/13 Participant at charity basketball game for cancer patient, KOTV Six Shooters Vs. Keifer High School, Keifer High School gym, 4/23/13 FFA event planning meeting, Owasso, 4/26/13 Station tour for charity winner, Tulsa, 4/27/13 Greeter for Jim Giles

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Other Matters (1 of 18) Response
Program Title BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - I (KOTV 6.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 8a-830a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. 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 (2 of 18) Response
Program Title LIBERTY'S KIDS - II (KOTV 6.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 730a-8a
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. The purpose of this series is to introduce viewers aged 9-11 to the period leading up to, during and immediately following the American Revolution. Each episode focuses on placing historical events and pivotal figures within an age appropriate context that provides young people with an exciting opportunity to experience this period of history through the eyes of a similar demographic. The programs also include interstitial segments that provide facts in both a newscast and game format, reinforcing the topic of the episode. 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 (3 of 18) Response
Program Title Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (News on 6 Now 6.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 1030a-11a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. In each episode, cameras follow the host, Jarod Miller, to the nearest and farthest corners of the world as he explores the land, the air, and the sea with intrepid curiosity. As an experienced science journalist, and current president of the world renowned Explorers club, Richard Wiese has the experience and credentials to introduce children to places and people and things they may have never seen before.
Other Matters (4 of 18) Response
Program Title Adventures of Nanoboy (CW Channel 6.2)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 730a-8a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 5 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The New Adventures of Nanoboy is an action comedy about a boy who transforms into the worlds smallest superhero to fight microscopic villains too small for the naked eye. In the micro-cosmos, the tiny world of cells, molecules and atoms, a battle of good versus evil rages as each week Nanoboy, tinier than the average cell, takes on bad to the bone bacteria while trying to survive the biggest challenge of all, being a 10-year-old. Oscar tries to live the life of a normal 9 year old always keeping identity as Nanoboy a secret solving conflicts like peer pressure and exam stress. In resolving crimes in the micro world, he encounters solutions that he can bring back to solve human world problems.
Other Matters (5 of 18) Response
Program Title Mystery Hunters (News on 6 Now 6.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 930a-10a
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. Mystery Hunters is innovative and empowering through critical observation analytical thinking and scientific testing the series encourages children to question the world around them. Through both the travel aspect and investigation of ancient myths and mysteries there is a profound focus on history culture geography and international customs. Araya and Christina are regular kids with inquisitive minds who travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into the tales which have baffled people throughout the ages. Armed with video cameras and their instincts they gather facts and meet the experts debunking common myths and offering explanations for legends spooky stories and unexplained phenomena. Back at the Discovery Mystery Lab Doubting Dave the resident skeptical scientist challenges viewers to send in their own mysteries and then tackles the questions with experiments and logical explanations.
Other Matters (6 of 18) Response
Program Title Rescue Heroes (CW Channel 6.2)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 7a-730a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Each week the Rescue Heroes are called into action to mobilize themselves in any part of the globe to protect the world from natural and man-made disasters. Social and emotional character stories are embedded in the episodes using action and humor to convey messages of keeping an open mind, asking for help, facing your fears, persistence pays off, preparedness, procedure, training and teamwork. At the end of each episode the Rescue Heroes reinforce various safety tips and information relating to the educational message portrayed in the story.
Other Matters (7 of 18) Response
Program Title BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - II (KOTV 6.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 830a-9a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. 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 (8 of 18) Response
Program Title Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (CW Channel 6.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 7a-730a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. In each episode, cameras follow the host, Jarod Miller, to the nearest and farthest corners of the world as he explores the land, the air, and the sea with intrepid curiosity. As an experienced science journalist, and current president of the world renowned Explorers club, Richard Wiese has the experience and credentials to introduce children to places and people and things they may have never seen before.
Other Matters (9 of 18) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas (CW Channel 6.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 730a-8a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animal Atlas shares the richness of natural life with the light attitude of bemused wonderment. The tone is convincing, original, and does the work of entertaining the target ages while delivering information consistent with the national science standards. As in previous years, there are always facts from the animal kingdom that amaze. The approach and presumed level of scientific knowledge matches the target ages.
Other Matters (10 of 18) Response
Program Title LIBERTY'S KIDS - I (KOTV 6.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 7a-730a
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. The purpose of this series is to introduce viewers aged 9-11 to the period leading up to, during and immediately following the American Revolution. Each episode focuses on placing historical events and pivotal figures within an age appropriate context that provides young people with an exciting opportunity to experience this period of history through the eyes of a similar demographic. The programs also include interstitial segments that provide facts in both a newscast and game format, reinforcing the topic of the episode. 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 (11 of 18) Response
Program Title On The Spot (News on 6 Now 6.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 9a-930a
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. On The Spot delivers the strategy of an extremely fast-paced presentation linked with eye-catching visuals, a pounding soundtrack, and an amazing array of topics from transportation, geography, technology, culture, environment, government, money, sports, foot, art, history, music, science, math, health and language.
Other Matters (12 of 18) Response
Program Title Now Eat This With Rocco Dispirito (CW Channel 6.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 8a-830a
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. Now Eat This is a different version of a cooking show emphasizing families and changing family behavior and cooking culture with the goal of making the familys kids healthier ranging from caloric intake habits with the result of greater overall health to nutrition reinforced by large graphics reminding families consistently that children are an asset as well as a responsibility when it comes to food preparation. Children are the ultimate judges of the food prepared watching and evaluating familiar dishes prepared in a healthier way.
Other Matters (13 of 18) Response
Program Title Now Eat This With Rocco Dispirito (News on 6 Now 6.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 10a-1030a
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. Now Eat This is a different version of a cooking show emphasizing families and changing family behavior and cooking culture with the goal of making the family's kids healthier ranging from caloric intake habits with the result of greater overall health to nutrition reinforced by large graphics reminding families consistently that children are an asset as well as a responsibility when it comes to food preparation. Children are the ultimate judges of the food prepared watching and evaluating familiar dishes prepared in a healthier way.
Other Matters (14 of 18) Response
Program Title DOODLEBOPS - II (KOTV 6.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 730a-8a
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 (15 of 18) Response
Program Title Wild America (CW Channel 6.2)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 830a-9a
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Wild Americas key educational objective is to familiarize children with animals of the North American continent, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Emphasis is placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting with their environment.
Other Matters (16 of 18) Response
Program Title DOODLEBOPS - I (KOTV 6.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 7a-730a
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 (17 of 18) Response
Program Title Missing (News on 6 Now 6.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 8a-830a
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. Content for the program Missing includes safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. 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 (18 of 18) Response
Program Title Think Big (News on 6 Now 6.3)
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 830a-9a
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. Think Big shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles combining practical skills and creative thinking demonstrating real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that the physical sciences can be useful.

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