| Section | Question | Response |
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| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
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WATERMAN BROADCASTING CORP. OF FLORIDA Doing Business As: WATERMAN BROADCASTING CORP. OF FLORIDA |
3719 CENTRAL AVENUE FORT MYERS, FL 33901 United States |
+1 (239) 939-6299 |
danb@water.net |
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Dan E. Billings Director of Technical Services Waterman Broadcasting Corp. |
3719 CENTRAL AVE. FT. MYERS, FL 33901 United States |
+1 (239) 939-6299 |
DANB@WATER.NET |
Technical Representative |
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Jennifer Johnson Legal Counsel Covington & Burling LLP |
One CityCenter 850 Tenth Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 United States |
+1 (202) 662-5552 |
jjohnson@cov.com |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | NBC | |
| Nielsen DMA | Ft. Myers-Naples | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.nbc-2.com |
| 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 | 168.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 3.5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Earth to Luna |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 12:30-1:00pm ET (1/2-1/30) Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
| Total times aired | 5 |
| Number of Preemptions | 3 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 3 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 3 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Earth to Luna is a Brazilian animated series about 12 year old girl, Luna, who loves science and the outdoors. There is nothing she doesn't question, and she shares everything she learns with her little brother, Jupiter, her parents or her friend Alice, and Clive, her pet ferret. In each episode Luna and her brother develop questions about whatever they find curious, e.g., what goes on inside the snails' shell?" or "Why does a firefly blink?" In pursuit of answers, Luna, Jupiter and Clive go off on an imaginary adventure to do their research. They transform into the object or creature they are studying so they can personally experience the answers to their questions. When the threesome is finished with the "field trip" Luna summarizes everything they have learned with a show and a song. Topics covered this quarter include alternate methods of communication beside speaking similar to the way you communicate with movement in ballet, honeybees interact by dancing, stars do not twinkle their perceived twinkle is due to refraction as their light changes direction as it hits the earths atmosphere, even though they look solid, Saturns rings are made of dust, rocks and ice, bananas do not grow from seeds the plant multiplies through its roots ability to grow new trees and rain happens when the heat from the sun turns water in vapor, the vapor turns into clouds and then it rains. Earth to Luna aired 5 times during first quarter of 2016, before Floogals joined the children program lineup on February 6th. The primary time for Earth to Luna was Saturdays 12:30 to 1pm, but on three occasions due to live sporting events the program aired in its secondary time period, Saturdays at 10am. The secondary time period telecasts were promoted in advance on air and through listing publications. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Earth to Luna |
| List date and time rescheduled | 01/02/2016 10:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-01-02 |
| Episode # | EETL101 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Earth to Luna |
| List date and time rescheduled | 01/23/2016 10:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-01-23 |
| Episode # | EETL104 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Earth to Luna |
| List date and time rescheduled | 01/16/2016 10:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-01-16 |
| Episode # | EETL103 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild About Animals |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 11:30a-12n ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 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. | Wild About Animals is a half hour animal magazine series targeting a young teen audience, ages 13 to 16 offering insight into the animal kingdom as some of the worlds most fascinating and best known animals are featured in their natural habitats. Each episode consists of multiple stories designed to teach children about exotic and unique animals from the wild, as well as to educate them further about animals they encounter every day. Issues such as conservation, rehabilitation and wildlife protection are also an integral part of the program as the human responsibility to the preservation of the animal kingdom is an underlying theme in this program. This quarter Wild About Animals continues the age old tradition to bring puffins and children together in Iceland, with the help of science coral reef are regenerating quicker off Miami, in the wilderness of northwest Pennsylvania visit where a wild elk herd is making a comeback, research on how dogs are being trained to detect life threatening diseases in people, learning how tiny barnacles can impact massive Navy ships around the world and a visit to a private sanctuary that teaches people how to communicate with farm animals. On Sunday, March 6th, due to breaking news, NBC News Special Report on Nancy Reagan death, at 11:47am we had a leave in progress of the program to air the special report. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Nina's World |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30-11am (1/2-1/31); Saturdays 11-11:30am (2/6-3/26) ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Ninas World is a childhood adventure series, which re imagines a childhood for the character Nina, host of the Sprout Good Night Show. Nina is a six year old Latina, living in San Antonio Texas. She is exposed to adults and children from many cultures that live in her immediate neighborhood and in the mixed use housing complex, where her parents own a bakery downstairs from their apartment. Nina manages to create regular adventures with her friends, her parents, and the grown ups too because she is curious and determined to over reach her abilities in pursuit of her goals. Nina models resilience as there is not a day where she does not reflect on her encounters with good natured common sense and an ability to rebound after her mistakes. Adventures this quarter include taking a photograph to preserve a moment and a memory, flowers need sun and water to grow, you do not need to travel distances to have fun experiences, your imagination can serve as your passport to adventure, music has the power to make people happy and it is fun to learn to make music on different kinds of instruments, and working together with your friends to reach a common goal is more important than being the best. Ninas World aired five times in January from 10:30 to11am. On February 6th the childrens lineup changed as Floogals joined the schedule at 10:30am and Ninas World primary run moved to Saturdays 11 to11:30am for the remaining 8 telecasts in first quarter. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 4-4:30p ET secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 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 primary educational and information element of this half- hour live action series targeting a young teen audience (ages 13-16) is to educate young viewers about the animal kingdom as the show travels cross continent to observe animals in the wild, at zoos and on wildlife preserves. Jungle Jack interviews knowledgeable experts about each animal and their habitat enabling viewers to have a better insight into the various species from dietary needs to extinction concerns. The program is designed to transport viewers around the globe experiencing adventures in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. This quarter Jungle Jack travels the globe in Africa on a safari capturing footage of the wildlife in its natural habitat, meet creatures of the Aussie rain forest, takes viewers on an exploration as he discovers the teeming life beneath the waters of the world, a visit to the outer banks, in Costa Rica an up close look at snakes and sloths, the sights and sounds of Winnipeg and a visit to the volcanic site of Fernadina Island. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Floogals |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30-11amET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 8 |
| Total times aired | 8 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Floogals is an animated show starring three space aliens Fleeker, Flo, and Boomer who have been sent to earth to explore, investigate, discover and report their findings to their superiors at Floogal headquarters. The diminutive Floogals are no taller than a large safety pin and their visual perspective is literally the point of view of the show. With the multiple challenges of their size and ignorance of all things Hooman, Floogal speak for human, the Floogals have a lot of work on their hands. They are engaged in the dual processes of discovery and problem solving as nothing on earth is familiar to them. Much like young children, they begin by encountering something new and then go through a comedic multi step process of watching, listening, touching, and note taking until they have figured out what and how their new discovery fits into the Hooman universe. During first quarter discoveries included ice is frozen water to cool us down when we feel hot and when ice is exposed to a heat source such as sunlight it melts into water, balloons are made of a stretchy rubber material that helps them expand when they are filled with air, trumpets make music when you blow air down the pipe and push the buttons at the same time, glue is a liquid that adheres things together and can be used to make and fix things, a leash attaches to a dogs collar with a clip and is used to keep the dog safe when it goes outside and a mirror is a piece of glass that is flat and shiny and shows you what is in front of it the reflective surface is a result of the silver paint on the back of the glass. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursdays, 4-4:30pm ET secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 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. | What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lead us? Xploration Earth 2050 strives to answer these questions and more with scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers. This half hour weekly series, produced primarily for the 13-16 year old target audience will appeal to the whole family. Viewers are taken on an educational adventure as the show tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment. Xploration Earth 2050 is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience' interest in the field of STEM education. Spawned by the Obama administration's focus on accelerating student learning in science, technology, engineering and math with a determination to help the US remain competitive in this arena, these family oriented programs strive to cultivate interest in STEM fields, develop strategies for improving knowledge as well as demonstrate STEM related challenges and solutions. This quarter host Chuck Pell visits future farms in the city explaining how vertical farms are one answer to the food shortage that may be facing the planet, military planners are turning to technology to win battles in the future as scientists have found a way to make tomorrows army invisible, see how archeologists are using satellite imaging and 3D sensing to map ancient native American cities, with the growing population and the threat of climate change how we need to change our traditional methods of growing food in order to survive sharing developments going on in labs, research farms, plant genetics and aquaponics to enhance our ability to grow food and the show pays a visit to a shop that builds customized robots. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesdays, 4-4:30pm ET secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, Xploration Awesome Planet will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. Our host, Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary Jacques Cousteau, brings boundless energy to every location we visit. From magnificent mountains to violent volcanoes, this program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth. We not only visit gigantic glaciers and behold their beauty but also discover why they formed, and how they shaped our landscape. Geological experts share their wisdom with Philippe, as we strive to understand places on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth. Xploration Awesome Planet is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience' interest in the field of STEM education. Spawned by the Obama administration's focus on accelerating student learning in science, technology, engineering and math with a determination to help the US remain competitive in this arena, these family oriented programs strive to cultivate interest in STEM fields, develop strategies for improving knowledge as well as demonstrate STEM related challenges and solutions. Host Philippe Cousteau explores the natural beauty of the Canadian Rockies and visits an archaeologist who provides artifacts of our ancestors used when living in the Canadian Rockies 10,000 years ago, exploring the wild frontier of Alaska deep into bear country and a look at panning for gold which is still plentiful throughout Alaska, a visit to the Petrified National Forest where 200 million year old trees have turned to rock, and Cousteau visits geological wonders that have been shaped over time by water and ice including the Grand Canyon and how glaciers created the Great Lakes then looks into the future to see if our plant will ever experience another ice age. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Outer Space |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays, 4-4:30pm ET secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 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. | This new half-hour weekly series produced for the 13-16 target audience will certainly attract viewers of all ages. Each week our host Emily Calandrelli will take viewers on incredible journeys through space that will both entertain and educate. Ever wonder what it would be like to live in space or on a different planet? Watch our host try to perform every day responsibilities while floating in zero gravity. Explore the challenges that come along with living on a different planet as our host lives like an astronaut in a Mars-like habitat. We will have episodes on space robotics, commercial space tourism, asteroids, and our search for life, among many others. When appropriate, the host will highlight NASA related programs and internships for young students that are relevant to the content we have shown. Xploration Outer Space is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience' interest in the field of STEM education. Spawned by the Obama administration's focus on accelerating student learning in science, technology, engineering and math with a determination to help the US remain competitive in this arena, these family oriented programs strive to cultivate interest in STEM fields, develop strategies for improving knowledge as well as demonstrate STEM related challenges and solutions. This quarter the program explores the most prominent disasters in our journey through the cosmos and what we learned from each setback, learn how the extreme environments here on earth are telling scientists where to look for life on other planets, even though we cannot see it space debris is orbiting our planet in increasing numbers and could pose a threat to both astronauts in space and humans on earth and host Emily Calandrelli trains and eats like an astronaut as she learns about the dangers and challenges astronauts face when they travel outside our planet. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11-11:30a ET (1/2-1/30) Saturdays 11:30a-12n (2/6-3/26) (Main Digital) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Ruff Ruff, Tweet and Dave is a preschool adventure, activity show where the lead characters travel to faraway lands to have adventures with their guide, a hamster named Hatty. Ruff Ruff, the dog, is the most playful of the three, Tweet is a little bird who loves to fly and get creative with her suggestions, and Dave the Panda has a thing for bananas. The group might go to the beach, or the mountains, or to strange lands with pillows everywhere, just the sort of place where imagination and logic come together. The settings are always brightly colored and beautiful. Their transport vehicles are Roly pods. This quarter the adventures include the cycle of vegetables starting as a seed, growing into a plant with water and sunlight and why eating vegetables can make you strong, when looking for something specific you can follow clues about its characteristics in order to find it, counting carefully and adding can help you figure out if anything is missing from a group of things, tempo is the speed of a piece of music, rhythm describes the beat of the music, you can avoid obstructive objects by going around, above or under them, and it is important to finish a race even if you do not win. Ruff Ruff, Tweet and Dave aired five times in January from 11 to 1130 am before moving the primary run to Saturdays at 1130 am for the remaining 8 telecasts in first quarter. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Clangers |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12n-12:30pm (1/2-1/30); Saturdays 12:30-1pm (2/6-3/26)ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 4 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 4 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 4 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Clangers is a beloved British series that was originally conceived by Oliver Postgate in 1969 and has been reconceived and invigorated by his son, Daniel Postgate. The show features the Clanger family, small mouse-like creatures that live on Clanger Planet far away from Earth. The members of the family are presented with many unusual challenges that become the center of a dilemma that must be resolved within each episode. Strange visitors arrive out of nowhere and Clangers have to figure out who the visitors really are and why they are on Clanger Planet. Sometimes they need to help or rescue someone who has become lost on the planet. Other times, they are trying to understand outer space: meteors and comets and eclipses of the sun or moon. Each member of the family has a forte', from playing music to knitting or gardening or inventing equipment that comes in handy for some of the problem solving that takes place. Contextual features and characters include a sideways lake, singing trees, a cloud that has emotions, flying "cows" and The Iron Chicken who lives in a nest of harvested metal parts from the debris of outer space. The tone is existential-each day presents its own story-which is usually happily resolved by one of the children or another family member. The series is fittingly narrated by William Shatner (Captain Kirk from the Star Trek television series). This quarter we learn the cycle of metamorphosis caterpillars turning in butterflies by eating the leaves so it can have enough food to live while it is changing inside the cocoon, we should always remember to be courteous, considerate and clean up our messes, a solar eclipse occurs when the sun, moon and earth are aligned so that the moon blocks the sun, there are so many unanswered questions in the universe and there is always something new to discover through experimentation and to avoid pollution before we throw something away we should think about how it could be reused or disposed of carefully. Clangers aired on Saturdays, 12n to12:30pm until the primary time period was changed to 12:30 to1pm beginning on February 6th. Due to live sporting events on 4 occasions after the move Clangers aired in its secondary time period, Saturdays at 10am. Advance notification of the movement was given on air, in publications and electronically for each telecast. Clangers is being replaced with The Chica Show in April 2016. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Clangers |
| List date and time rescheduled | 02/27/2016 10:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-02-26 |
| Episode # | ECLG009DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Clangers |
| List date and time rescheduled | 02/06/2016 10:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-02-06 |
| Episode # | ECLG006DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Clangers |
| List date and time rescheduled | 03/26/2016 10:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-03-26 |
| Episode # | ECLGR0012DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Clangers |
| List date and time rescheduled | 03/12/2016 10:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-03-12 |
| Episode # | ECLGR0011DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 4-4:30p ET secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 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. | Real Life 101 presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an educational and informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected in order to present vivid impressions that can be used by the series to interest and educate a young audience base - targeted 13 to 16 year olds. The series is currently being provided to schools and libraries across the USA by one of the nation's quality educational distributors and was rated high for educational content by the Annenberg Policy Center. The program website offers not only career information, but direction for preparing for college, job search and internships. This quarter the show visited a television newsroom buzzing with activity, a landscape architect shared how he designs awesome outdoor spaces, ride along with a mounted patrol officer , what are your chances and what is life really like in the NFL world from Miami the cast talks with a coach and a Miami Dolphins player, a fashion designer, a marketing and advertising executive and an organic farmer share the nuts and bolts of their professions and meet a lifestyle blogger who shares how she got her start in this popular, emerging business. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lazy Town |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 11-11:30am ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Lazy Town encourages fitness and healthful habits for preschool children. In the imaginary setting of Lazy Town, characters' eating and fitness habits are linked to problem solving in their world. The lead character is Stephanie, a young girl who guides the audience through the story as she and her friends ("human" puppets) and her Uncle (Mayor Milford Meanswell) navigate life within Lazy Town. Robbie Rotten, the underground spy and influencer who personifies the ethos of Lazy Town, is determined to ruin the health and fitness practices of Stephanie and her friends. When the kids have difficulty with Robbie Rotten, Sportacus, a gymnast/athlete prepared to answer any call for help, comes to the rescue from his home in a zeppelin-like aircraft that hovers over earth. The underlying themes of Lazy Town stress the importance of eating "sports candy" (aka fruits and vegetables), always obtaining sufficient sleep, and going outside to engage in a wide range of physical activities including playing games, competing athletically, and even building forts and play structures. Healthy messages promoted during first quarter include it is good to set goals and reward yourself for engaging in healthy habits, there are many ways to enjoy being active with sports equipment or toys, when you believe in yourself, practice and work hard you can accomplish your goal, to do your best it is important to eat a healthy breakfast, drink lots of water and get plenty of sleep and cook with healthful ingredients and follow directions step by step to make healthy, delicious meals. Lazytown is being replaced with Noodle and Doodle in April 2016. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Astroblast |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11:30a-12n (1/2-1/30), Saturdays 12n-12:30pmET (2/6-3/26)Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Astroblast, based on the book series by author and illustrator Bob Kolar, is set on a space station in an unknown solar system. Five animal characters and one three eyed octopus of unknown derivation populate the station. Each episode begins with an everyday conversation or incident that grows into a predicament needing a solution. While these predicaments take place in a fantasy environment, the issues and resolutions resonate for a preschool audience. Through comedy and zippy action, our target audience sees how the characters learn lessons for practical living such as how to keep track of things that belong to you, practice good habits, rebound from a failure or an embarrassing incident, or resist the urge to blame others for your mistakes. Lessons learned this quarter include we all have different talents so work together to best use each persons abilities, there is more to life than winning a contest, always work together to clean up right after making a mess as waiting makes the work even harder, sometimes we can be our own harshest judges if we have done our best we should step back and listen to the feedback of others to understand the value of our efforts, and if you resent the task you have been given to perform you may unfairly end up making things hard for everyone else in the group. Astroblast aired in January on Saturdays from 1130 am to noon. On February 6th, with the new lineup, Astroblasts time period shifted Saturdays noon to 1230 pm. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays, 4-4:30p ET secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 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 primary educational and information element of this half- hour live action series targeting a young teen audience (ages 13-16) is to educate young viewers about the animal kingdom as the show travels cross continent to observe animals in the wild, at zoos and on wildlife preserves. Jungle Jack interviews knowledgeable experts about each animal and their habitat enabling viewers to have a better insight into the various species from dietary needs to extinction concerns. The program is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. This quarter Jungle Jack travels the globe in Africa on a safari capturing footage of the wildlife in its natural habitat, meet creatures of the Aussie rainforest, takes viewers on an exploration as he discovers the teeming life beneath the waters of the world, a visit to the outer banks, in Costa Rica an up close look at snakes and sloths, the sights and sounds of Winnipeg and a visit to the volcanic site of Fernadina Island. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration FabLab |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays, 4-4:30pm ET secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 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. | Xploration FabLab brings the world of science, technology, and innovation to life. The series is designed to be fast paced and exciting, with each episode consisting of multiple, short story segments based on a central topic. Featuring fun, young hosts that will keep the pace tight and energy high. Star power will be used to supercharge the storylines. Each episode will include a relevant celebrity with a science and tech background. All Xploration FabLab episodes will focus on a relevant global issue and what is being done to solve it. Using real live examples, FabLab will illustrate how all the STEM disciplines work together to improve our lives and make the world better. Xploration FabLab is a half hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. Target age demographic is 13 to 16, although this series will certainly attract viewers of all ages. During first quarter 2016, the FabLab team focuses on the amazing efforts to help solve the worldwide water problems as conservation is critical and ways you can actively assist in saving our planets water sources, coral reefs are vital to ocean health and they are in danger viewers can dive into some creative ways to refurbish these beautiful yet dying colonies including placing stints in coral to facilitate growth and 3D printing is not just for humans we learn how STEM is helping dogs with prosthetics and pooch-sized wheels. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
| Name of children's programming liaison | Deborah Abbott |
| Address | 3719 Central Avenue |
| City | Ft Myers |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33901 |
| Telephone Number | (239) 939-2020 |
| Email Address | dabbott@water.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. | Station WBBH promotes positive reinforcement to the young viewing audience through the embrace of NBC network campaign, The More You Know, and expanding the national franchise to a local base. The More You Know PSA effort features messages of developing and maintaining self esteem, the importance of education, diversity, anti prejudice, mentoring, being socially and environmentally responsible, the dangers of smoking, and engaging in internet safety. Positive reinforcement of health related issues such as prevention of childhood obesity, nutrition and physical activity are also a part of our on going public service commitment. Additionally, station WBBH promotes The More You Know comprehensive website, themoreyouknow.com, which compliments the on air public service announcements, while providing in depth referral information for viewers. Content includes video of all current public service announcements, a general campaign overview, message boards, press releases, kids pages and referral information by topic to partnering agencies referenced in the PSAs. Also featured on site is The More You Know Learning series Growing Up Online, a free eBook on digital literacy and Internet Safety. Growing Up Online is an important tool to initiate conversation with children about online safety. The eBook is a media rich, two part learning resource that provides easy to use information about navigating the digital world in a unique and engaging way. Part one includes safety tips, discussion questions and key takeaways for parents and teachers. Part two features four entertaining video comic books for children, focused on real situations that come up when kids go online. WBBH on air talent and management personnel continue to give their individual support on behalf of the station as special guests, lecturers, and hosts to area youth events, organizations and in the classrooms throughout the market. In first quarter, Senior Chief Meteorologist Robert Van Winkle dedicated hours each week to the Lee County Schools Foundation serving as host for the A Team Challenge. Now in its 27th year, this high school student quiz show recognizes and applauds the academic achievements of area students. Many staffers serve on committees or boards of organizations that target services to the youngsters in our area from mentoring to allocations of financial assistance. The station is an active business participant in the STEM community project. .This program in conjunction with the area educational systems promotes the advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math educations. In addition we offer station tours to various youth organizations and classrooms giving a glimpse of the behind the scene operations. |
| Other Matters (1 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Floogals |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30-11am ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Floogals is an animated show starring three space aliens Fleeker, Flo, and Boomer who have been sent to earth to explore, investigate, discover and report their findings to their superiors at Floogal headquarters. The diminutive Floogals are no taller than a large safety pin and their visual perspective is literally the point of view of the show. With the multiple challenges of their size and ignorance of all things Hooman, Floogal speak for human, the Floogals have a lot of work on their hands. They are engaged in the dual processes of discovery and problem solving as nothing on earth is familiar to them. Much like young children, they begin by encountering something new and then go through a comedic multi step process of watching, listening, touching, and note taking until they have figured out what and how their new discovery fits into the Hooman universe |
| Other Matters (2 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ruff-Ruff Tweet & Dave |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11:30a-12n ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This animated show puts an emphasis on logical thinking and use of language through fun problem solving adventures. The trio, Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave, is guided by Hatty, an erudite hamster who wears a hat full of questions. The three characters agree that they would like to take a particular adventure and rev up their Roly-pods, enter the Spin-Again transport vehicle and arrive at their destination. Once there, Hatty challenges them to make decisions and choose options that will lead to success or failure with their quest. Once their mission is complete, they review their effort, assemble the Roly-Pods and head home. Their adventures are varied. They might go climb a mountain, design their own fairy tale, or build a sand castle. |
| Other Matters (3 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesdays, 4-4:30p ET Secondary Digital |
| 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. | Produced primarily for the 13-16 target audience, Xploration Awesome Planet will inspire and educate anyone interested in earth sciences. Our host, Philippe Cousteau, the grandson of legendary Jacques Cousteau, brings boundless energy to every location we visit. From magnificent mountains to violent volcanoes, this program takes an in-depth look at the unique and distinct features on planet Earth. We not only visit gigantic glaciers and behold their beauty but also discover why they formed, and how they shaped our landscape. Geological experts share their wisdom with Philippe, as we strive to understand places on the earth, inside the earth, and above the earth. Xploration Awesome Planet is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience' interest in the field of STEM education. Spawned by the Obama administration's focus on accelerating student learning in science, technology, engineering and math with a determination to help the US remain competitive in this arena, these family oriented programs strive to cultivate interest in STEM fields, develop strategies for improving knowledge as well as demonstrate STEM related challenges and solutions. |
| Other Matters (4 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 4-4:30p ET Secondary Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Real Life 101 presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an educational and informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected in order to present vivid impressions that can be used by the series to interest and educate a young audience base - targeted 13 to 16 year olds. The series is currently being provided to schools and libraries across the USA by one of the nation's quality educational distributors and has a supplemental website that offers not only career information but direction for preparing for college, job search and internships. |
| Other Matters (5 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Nina's World |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11-11:30am ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Nina's World is an animated show based on a six year old Latina, who lives in San Antonio, Texas with her parents, who own the local bakery, and her Abuela (grandmother). Her Tio (Uncle) Javier lives nearby and there are lots of different children and adults from several different cultures in the apartment complex and neighborhood where she lives. Nina's best friend is Star, a stuffed starfish pillow character brought to life by Nina's imagination. Each episode features Nina taking on a challenge, solving a problem, or finding a way to help others. She is very confident about her abilities, which sometimes gets her into trouble. However, with encouragement and chiding from Abuela, Nina learns about how to plan her "work," take responsibility for her actions, and correct her mistakes. |
| Other Matters (6 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 4-4:30p ET Secondary Digital |
| 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. | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures- The primary educational and information element of this half- hour live action series targeting a young teen audience (ages 13-16) is to educate young viewers about the animal kingdom as the show travels cross continent to observe animals in the wild, at zoos and on wildlife preserves. Jungle Jack interviews knowledgeable experts about each animal and their habitat enabling viewers to have a better insight into the various species from dietary needs to extinction concerns. The program is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe |
| Other Matters (7 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Noodle and Doodle |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 11-11:30am ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Noodle and Doodle is a live action show hosted by Sean Roach that also blends animation and puppetry into the overall format. Sean drives a double decker bus into various communities to meet children who have written to him with a problem that they would like to solve using an art and or a food experience. Sean is accompanied by Noodle, a puppet character and Doodle, a digital character that lives inside a tablet computer, and Doggity, a faithful beagle. Doggity has a mini show of his own through an animated alter ego that appears during diversionary segments set in a restaurant kitchen. The show demonstrates how recycled materials can become art and how food, art, and problem solving can be combined to create a fun experience in everyday life. Every episode can be replicated at home with ease by parents and children playing together. |
| Other Matters (8 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Outer Space |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesdays, 4-4:30p ET Secondary Digital |
| 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 new half-hour weekly series produced for the 13-16 target audience will certainly attract viewers of all ages. Each week our host Emily Calandrelli will take viewers on incredible journeys through space that will both entertain and educate. Ever wonder what it would be like to live in space or on a different planet? Watch our host try to perform every day responsibilities while floating in zero gravity. Explore the challenges that come along with living on a different planet as our host lives like an astronaut in a Mars-like habitat. We will have episodes on space robotics, commercial space tourism, asteroids, and our search for life, among many others. When appropriate, the host will highlight NASA related programs and internships for young students that are relevant to the content we have shown. Xploration Outer Space is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience' interest in the field of STEM education. . Spawned by the Obama administration's focus on accelerating student learning in science, technology, engineering and math with a determination to help the US remain competitive in this arena, these family oriented programs strive to cultivate interest in STEM fields, develop strategies for improving knowledge as well as demonstrate STEM related challenges and solutions. |
| Other Matters (9 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursdays, 4-4:30pm ET Secondary Digital |
| 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. | What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lead us? Xploration Earth 2050 strives to answer these questions and more with scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers. This half hour weekly series, produced primarily for the 13-16 year old target audience will appeal to the whole family. Viewers are taken on an educational adventure as the show tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment. Xploration Earth 2050 is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience' interest in the field of STEM education. Spawned by the Obama administration's focus on accelerating student learning in science, technology, engineering and math with a determination to help the US remain competitive in this arena, these family oriented programs strive to cultivate interest in STEM fields, develop strategies for improving knowledge as well as demonstrate STEM related challenges and solutions. |
| Other Matters (10 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild About Animals |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays,11:30a-12n ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Wild About Animals is a half hour animal magazine series targeting a young teen audience, ages 13 to 16 offering insight into the animal kingdom as some of the worlds most fascinating and best known animals are featured in their natural habitats. Each episode consists of multiple stories designed to teach children about exotic and unique animals from the wild, as well as to educate them further about animals they encounter every day. Issues such as conservation and wildlife protection are also an integral part of the program as the human responsibility to the preservation of the animal kingdom is an underlying theme in this program. |
| Other Matters (11 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays, 4-4:30pm ET Secondary Digital |
| 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. | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures- The primary educational and information element of this half- hour live action series targeting a young teen audience (ages 13-16) is to educate young viewers about the animal kingdom as the show travels cross continent to observe animals in the wild, at zoos and on wildlife preserves. Jungle Jack interviews knowledgeable experts about each animal and their habitat enabling viewers to have a better insight into the various species from dietary needs to extinction concerns. The program is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Other Matters (12 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Astroblast |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 12n-12:30pm ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Astroblast is the space station and home of six animal characters in Bob Colar's book series of the same name. The space station is managed by an over confident and exuberant commander, Comet the dog. The crew includes, Sputnik the pig, a very knowledgeable reader; Haley, a rabbit, Comet's true peer and an athlete; Radar, the monkey, who is somewhat self-involved, Jet, a silent alligator whose gestures and expressions are his mode of communication, and Sal, a congenial 3-eyed octopus who runs the counter in the Smoothie Shack, the space station cafe. While the space station supports the missions of a bizarre and diverse array of aliens, the Smoothie Shack is the hub of social interaction for the galaxy. There is always something happening at Astroblast. And everyone on the crew has plenty to learn to keep the community happy and on an even keel. |
| Other Matters (13 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: FabLab |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays, 4-4:30p ET Secondary Digital |
| 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. | Xploration FabLab brings the world of science, technology, and innovation to life. The series is designed to be fast paced and exciting, with each episode consisting of multiple, short-story segments based on a central topic. Featuring fun, young hosts that will keep the pace tight and energy high. Star power will be used to supercharge the storylines. Each episode will include a relevant celebrity with a science and tech background. All Xploration FabLab episodes will focus on a relevant global issue and what's being done to solve it. Using real-live examples, FabLab will illustrate how all the STEM disciplines work together to improve our lives and make the world better. Xploration FabLab is a half-hour weekly E/I series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience' interest in the field of STEM education. Target age demographic is 13-to-16, although this series will certainly attract viewers of all ages. |
| Other Matters (14 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Chica Show |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 12:30-1pm ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Chica Show features a five-year-old baby chick that spends her days with her parents in their costume shop, the Coop. The shops one employee, Kelly, doubles as Chicass nanny and the ensemble is rounded out with Bunji, a large floppy eared rabbit and Stitches, a straw mannequin that sits in the window. Chicas parents were formerly entertainers in the vaudeville tradition and they regale the audience with stories and songs from their theatrical past. They enjoy and indulge Chica, who sometimes acts younger than her age and gets into all kinds of predicaments. Kelly uses fantasy play to transform herself, Chica, Bunji and Stitches into animated characters in another universe, who are struggling with a problem similar to the one Chica experienced in the Coop. Without fail, they find the problem can be solved and they carry that knowledge back to the Coop to use on another day. Live sporting events may result in The Chica Show being moved to its secondary time period, Saturdays at 10am, on some weekends during 2nd quarter. |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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| I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | Yes |
| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
Deborah Abbott Director of Programming 04/07/2016 |
