| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC Doing Business As: WOOD LICENSE COMPANY, LLC |
Henry Gola 333 EAST FRANKLIN STREET RICHMOND, VA 23219 United States |
+1 (804) 887-5049 |
regulatoryaffairs@mediageneral.com |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Henry Gola Associate General Counsel Media General, Inc. |
Lisa Manning ONE WEST EXCHANGE STREET, SUITE 5A Providence, RI 02903 United States |
+1 (804) 887-5049 |
regulatoryaffairs@mediageneral.com |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | NBC | |
| Nielsen DMA | Grand Rapids-Kalmzoo-B.Crk | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.woodtv.com |
| 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 Program (1 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Awesome Adventure/Multicast .2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's/10:00am |
| 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 weekly travel series takes young people on incredible journeys around the world without having to leave the comfort of a living room couch. The team of teenage correspondents visits locations in the United States and abroad to exhibit the beauty of nature and the people who inhabit each destination. Whether it's snowboarding down the Alps, visiting a Costa Rican rain forest, or taking a walking tour of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico, "Awesome Adventures" provides visual experiences of varied activities. But the show isn't just about having fun, it also seeks to educate its viewers. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas/Multicast .2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 11:00am |
| 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. | "Animal Atlas" continues to make nature and the animal world entertaining and enlightening. The series uses humor, natural visuals, and an everyday attitude to reach the minds of its target group of 13-16-year olds. Without pandering, pontificating, or watering down material, it broadens the knowledge and perspective of young viewers through a friendly and fascinating presentation of information about the animal world. Those viewers that want deep information will find it here but those that just want to be entertained by well-assembled sequences of unusual animals and interesting facts will get that, too. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | NOODLE AND DOODLE |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 12:30PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 7 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 7 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 7 |
| 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. | Host, Sean, drives around in a double-decker bus fully equipped with art supplies and a kitchen, ready for any assignment. The projects encourage parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something to display within the child's home. Sean's side-kick, Doggity, is an ever-faithful beagle who transforms into an animated character during interstitial trips to a parallel universe, set in a kitchen full of prank playing animated characters. The art projects typically promote utilizing recycled materials in order to demonstrate that creativity can transform something intended for one purpose into something that achieves a completely different goal. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | NOODLE AND DOODLE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 05/07/2016 09:30 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 | 2016-05-07 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | NOODLE AND DOODLE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 05/28/2016 09:30 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 | 2016-05-28 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | NOODLE AND DOODLE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 04/09/2016 09:30 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 | 2016-04-09 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | NOODLE AND DOODLE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 04/30/2016 09:30 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 | 2016-04-30 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | NOODLE AND DOODLE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/11/2016 01:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-06-04 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | NOODLE AND DOODLE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 04/02/2016 09:30 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 | 2016-04-02 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | NOODLE AND DOODLE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 04/16/2016 09:30 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 | 2016-04-16 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | SWAP TV/Multicast .3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday / 10:30am |
| 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. | SWAP TV is a weekly half-hour television series about two teenagers from different backgrounds "swapping" lives for a weekend. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life & Win/Multicast .2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's/10:30am |
| 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. | Live Life and Win is a television series serving the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age. The goals of the series are to encourage the target audience to: (1) explore, discover, and learn strategies to achieve personal dreams; (2) learn about the personal attributes important for achieving dreams; (3) explore volunteerism as an opportunity to build character and to uncover personal passions; and (4) gain knowledge about the life skills necessary to Live Life and Win! Every segment of Live Life and Win delivers an educational and informational message that supports current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of the target audience. The show effectively instills a grounded balance of priorities, commitment, and perseverance children can apply to their lives. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | SWAP TV/Multicast .3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday / 12:30pm |
| 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. | SWAP TV is a weekly half-hour television series about two teenagers from different backgrounds "swapping" lives for a weekend. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ECO COMPANY/Multicast .3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday / 10:00am |
| 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 does it mean to "go green" as a teen? More and more young people want to know the answer to that question. Now there's "Eco Company" - a dynamic and diverse group of teens who combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm to preserve the planet they will inherit. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life and Win/Multicast .2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's/10:00am |
| 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. | Live Life and Win is a television series serving the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age. The goals of the series are to encourage the target audience to: (1) explore, discover, and learn strategies to achieve personal dreams; (2) learn about the personal attributes important for achieving dreams; (3) explore volunteerism as an opportunity to build character and to uncover personal passions; and (4) gain knowledge about the life skills necessary to Live Life and Win! Every segment of Live Life and Win delivers an educational and informational message that supports current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of the target audience. The show effectively instills a grounded balance of priorities, commitment, and perseverance children can apply to their lives. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ASTROBLAST |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 11:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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! is an interplanetary comedic television series for kids ages 2-5 that's inspired by the books of the same name by author Bob Kolar. Astroblast! follows the zany adventures of a crew of space animals who run the Astroblast Space Station...the coolest hangout in the galaxy. The team of animals who run it...Comet, Halley, Sputnik, Radar and Jet...are the best of friends, all under the watchful eye of Sal the Octopus. They have very different personalities, which leads to messy situations. Through it all, the Astroblast! Crew learn to accept their differences, help one another and make new friends. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | ASTROBLAST |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/12/2016 12:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-06-04 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | FLOOGALS |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's/10:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | Join Captain Fleeker, First Officer Flo and Junior Boomer on a mission of exciting discovery as they explore Earth and the funny "hooman" creatures that live here. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | FLOOGALS |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/04/2016 08:00 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 | 2016-06-04 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE CHICA SHOW |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 12Noon |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
| 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. | 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 Chicas 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. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | THE CHICA SHOW |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/12/2016 12:30 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-06-04 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | THE CHICA SHOW |
| List date and time rescheduled | 05/28/2016 09:00 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 | 2016-05-28 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MAKE: TELEVISION/Multicast .3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday / 11:00am |
| 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. | DIY series for a new generation! It celebrates "Makers" - the inventors, artists, geeks and just pain everyday folks who mix new and old technology to create new-fangled marvels. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ECO COMPANY/Multicast .3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday / 12:00pm |
| 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 does it mean to "go green" as a teen? More and more young people want to know the answer to that question. Now there's "Eco Company" - a dynamic and diverse group of teens who combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm to preserve the planet they will inherit. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL OUTTAKES/Multicast .3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday / 11:30am |
| 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. | Animal Outtakes host Marsha Panuce visits all types of animal sanctuaries and zoos in the United States to explore the world of animals, from camels to lemurs, from rhinos to handicapped pets. Viewers learn about the care and living habitats of these various animals and how they survive in the animal kingdom. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | RUFF RUFF TWEET & DAVE |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 11:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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 Sprout's newest original series that follows best friends Ruff-Ruff (an excitable puppy), Tweet (a lovable and thoughtful chick), and Dave (a unique, blue panda) on a day of adventure, discovery and play. Each episode will reveal a new adventure about making choices and encourages viewers to watch the show while accessing a companion interactive mobile app. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | RUFF RUFF TWEET & DAVE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/11/2016 01:30 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-06-04 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (16 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Real Winning Edge/Multicast .2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's/10:30am |
| 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 series consists of stories of young achievers filmed all over the U.S., introduced by celebrities in their field of talent. Youth profiled in the program show their adoptions of pro-social values and principles that have become the ethos of their behavior. Thus the characteristics demonstrated by the stories of these youth give rise to adherence to these sound choices that have given them "the real winning edge". The Real Winning Edge promotes the values through these very engaging positive youth role models. The celebrities involved in the program reinforce these values by calling attention to these youths' qualities as they are exhibited in the program. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (17 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Awesome Adventure/Multicast .2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's/11:30am |
| 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 weekly travel series takes young people on incredible journeys around the world without having to leave the comfort of a living room couch. The team of teenage correspondents visits locations in the United States and abroad to exhibit the beauty of nature and the people who inhabit each destination. Whether it's snowboarding down the Alps, visiting a Costa Rican rain forest, or taking a walking tour of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico, "Awesome Adventures" provides visual experiences of varied activities. But the show isn't just about having fun, it also seeks to educate its viewers. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (18 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | NINA'S WORLD |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/10:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | Nina's World, a new Sprout original series, tells the story of imaginative 6-year-old Nina, based on the childhood of the beloved character Nina from Sprout's The Good Night Show. Nina invites you to join her and best friend, Star, on a day of fun within her vibrant and colorful neighborhood. Every day transforms into a new excursion around the neighborhood - celebrating family, community, diversity and wonder. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | NINA'S WORLD |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/04/2016 08:30 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 | 2016-06-04 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| 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 | Julie Pierce |
| Address | 120 College SE |
| City | Grand Rapids |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49503 |
| Telephone Number | (616) 771-9607 |
| Email Address | julie.pierce@woodtv.com |
| Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. |
| Other Matters (1 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | NOODLE AND DOODLE |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 12:30pm |
| 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. | Host, Sean, drives around in a double-decker bus fully equipped with art supplies and a kitchen, ready for any assignment. The projects encourage parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something to display within the child's home. Sean's side-kick, Doggity, is an ever-faithful beagle who transforms into an animated character during interstitial trips to a parallel universe, set in a kitchen full of prank playing animated characters. The art projects typically promote utilizing recycled materials in order to demonstrate that creativity can transform something intended for one purpose into something that achieves a completely different goal. |
| Other Matters (2 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | NINA'S WORLD |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 11:00am |
| 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, a new Sprout original series, tells the story of imaginative 6-year-old Nina, based on the childhood of the beloved character Nina from Sprout's The Good Night Show. Nina invites you to join her and best friend, Star, on a day of fun within her vibrant and colorful neighborhood. Every day transforms into a new excursion around the neighborhood - celebrating family, community, diversity and wonder. |
| Other Matters (3 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life and Win/Multicast .2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 10:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Live Life and Win is a television series serving the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age. The goals of the series are to encourage the target audience to: (1) explore, discover, and learn strategies to achieve personal dreams; (2) learn about the personal attributes important for achieving dreams; (3) explore volunteerism as an opportunity to build character and to uncover personal passions; and (4) gain knowledge about the life skills necessary to Live Life and Win! Every segment of Live Life and Win delivers an educational and informational message that supports current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of the target audience. The show effectively instills a grounded balance of priorities, commitment, and perseverance children can apply to their lives. |
| Other Matters (4 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MAKE: TELEVISION/Multicast .3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 11:00am |
| 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. | DIY series for a new generation! It celebrates Makers the inventors, artists, geeks and just plain everyday folks who mix new and old technology to create new fangled marvels. |
| Other Matters (5 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | TERRIFIC TRUCKS |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 10:00am |
| 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. | "Terrific Trucks" follows five live action truck friends with big personalities. Join Tork (the dump truck), Dug (the digger), Sparky (the front end loader), Stotz (the semi) and Blinker (the scooper) as they take on big jobs each day in a fun, exciting and immersive environment that showcases the trucks in a close up style. Whether they are crushing cars, digging a foundation, or tearing down a barn, important lessons will be shared as the trucks overcome obstacles on projects to the the job done - proving nothing is too tough for Terrific Trucks when they work together! |
| Other Matters (6 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | RUFF RUFF TWEET & DAVE |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 11:30am |
| 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. | Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave is Sprout's newest original series that follows best friends Ruff-Ruff (an excitable puppy), Tweet (a lovable and thoughtful chick), and Dave (a unique, blue panda) on a day of adventure, discovery and play. Each episode will reveal a new adventure about making choices and encourages viewers to watch the show while accessing a companion interactive mobile app. |
| Other Matters (7 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas/Multicast .2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 11:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Animal Atlas" continues to make nature and the animal world entertaining and enlightening. The series uses humor, natural visuals, and an everyday attitude to reach the minds of its target group of 13-16-year olds. Without pandering, pontificating, or watering down material, it broadens the knowledge and perspective of young viewers through a friendly and fascinating presentation of information about the animal world. Those viewers that want deep information will find it here but those that just want to be entertained by well-assembled sequences of unusual animals and interesting facts will get that, too. |
| Other Matters (8 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life and Win/Multicast .2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 10:00am |
| 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. | Live Life and Win is a television series serving the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age. The goals of the series are to encourage the target audience to: (1) explore, discover, and learn strategies to achieve personal dreams; (2) learn about the personal attributes important for achieving dreams; (3) explore volunteerism as an opportunity to build character and to uncover personal passions; and (4) gain knowledge about the life skills necessary to Live Life and Win! Every segment of Live Life and Win delivers an educational and informational message that supports current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of the target audience. The show effectively instills a grounded balance of priorities, commitment, and perseverance children can apply to their lives. |
| Other Matters (9 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Awesome Adventure/Multicast .2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 11:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This weekly travel series takes young people on incredible journeys around the world -- without having to leave the comfort of a living room couch. The team of teenage correspondents visits locations in the United States and abroad to exhibit the beauty of nature and the people who inhabit each destination. Whether it's snowboarding down the Alps, visiting a Costa Rican rain forest, or taking a walking tour of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico, "Awesome Adventures" provides visual experiences of varied activities. But the show isn't just about having fun, it also seeks to educate its viewers. |
| Other Matters (10 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | SWAP TV/Multicast .3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 12:30pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | SWAP TV is a weekly half-hour television series about two teenagers from different backgrounds swapping lives for a weekend. |
| Other Matters (11 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Awesome Adventure/Multicast .2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/10:00am |
| 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 weekly travel series takes young people on incredible journeys around the world without having to leave the comfort of a living room couch. The team of teenage correspondents visits locations in the United States and abroad to exhibit the beauty of nature and the people who inhabit each destination. Whether it's snowboarding down the Alps, visiting a Costa Rican rain forest, or taking a walking tour of Old San Juan in Puerto Rico, "Awesome Adventures" provides visual experiences of varied activities. But the show isn't just about having fun, it also seeks to educate its viewers. |
| Other Matters (12 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE CHICA SHOW |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 12:00Noon |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
| 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. | 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 Chicas 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. |
| Other Matters (13 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | SWAP TV/Multicast .3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday / 10:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | SWAP TV is a weekly half-hour television series about two teenagers from different backgrounds swapping lives for a weekend. |
| Other Matters (14 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL OUTTAKES/Multicast .3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday / 11:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal Outtakes host Marsha Panuce visits all types of animal sanctuaries and zoos in the United States to explore the world of animals, from camels to lemurs, from rhinos to handicapped pets. Viewers learn about the care and living habitats of these various animals and how they survive in the animal kingdom. |
| Other Matters (15 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Real Winning Edge/Multicast .2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 10:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This series consists of stories of young achievers filmed all over the U.S., introduced by celebrities in their field of talent. Youth profiled in the program show their adoptions of pro-social values and principles that have become the ethos of their behavior. Thus the characteristics demonstrated by the stories of these youth give rise to adherence to these sound choices that have given them "the real winning edge". The Real Winning Edge promotes the values through these very engaging positive youth role models. The celebrities involved in the program reinforce these values by calling attention to these youths' qualities as they are exhibited in the program. |
| Other Matters (16 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | FLOOGALS |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays / 10:30am |
| 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. | Join Captain Fleeker, First Officer Flo and Junior Boomer on a mission of exciting discovery as they explore Earth and the funny "hooman" creatures that live here. |
| Other Matters (17 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ECO COMPANY/Multicast .3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday / 10:00am |
| 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 does it mean to "go green" as a teen? More and more young people want to know the answer to that question. Now there's "Eco Company" - a dynamic and diverse group of teens who combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm to preserve the planet they will inherit. |
| Other Matters (18 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ECO COMPANY/Multicast .3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday / 12:00pm |
| 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 does it mean to "go green" as a teen? More and more young people want to know the answer to that question. Now there's "Eco Company" - a dynamic and diverse group of teens who combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm to preserve the planet they will inherit. |
| 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. |
Julie Pierce Executive Assistant / Compliace Coordinator 07/05/2016 |
