| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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WVTM HEARST TELEVISION INC. Doing Business As: WVTM HEARST TELEVISION INC. |
C/O BROOKS, PIERCE ET AL. P.O. BOX 1800 RALEIGH, NC 27602 United States |
+1 (919) 838-0300 |
MPRAK@BROOKSPIERCE.COM |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mark J Prak Brooks, Pierce et al. |
PO Box 1800 Raleigh, NC 27602 United States |
+1 (919) 839-0300 |
mprak@brookspierce.com |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | NBC, MeTV | |
| Nielsen DMA | Birmingham (Ann and Tusc) | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.wvtm13.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.62 |
| 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: | 5.0 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Floogals (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 9:00 AM |
| 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. | 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 (thats 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 multistep process of watching, listening, touching, and note taking until they have figured out what and how their new discovery fits into the Hooman universe. |
| 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 | 06/18/2016 01:00 PM |
| 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 # | FGL101 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Green Screen Adventures (multicast digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 7:00a & 7:30a |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| 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 | 8 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theatre. The stories are based on the writing of elementary school students, ages 8-12. Children get the message that their words have power, that their voice are being heard. Our diverse Green Screen company of performers and writers reinforce critical writing skills and share positive social messages. Our educational mission emphasizes the four Cs as well as the three Rs, Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Astroblast (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 10:30 AM |
| 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, 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, clean up when you have made a mess, rebound from a failure or an embarrassing incident, or resist the urge to blame others for your mistakes. |
| 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 | 06/11/2016 12:30 PM |
| 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 # | ATB123 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mystery Hunters (multicast digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 9:00a & 9:30a |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| 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. | Mystery Hunters explores some of the worlds greatest myths and mysteries. Combining on site reporting and exciting adventures, the Mystery Hunters uses science and reasoning to try to uncover the truth. The program teaches children how to gather facts, meet with experts, debunk common myths, and offer explanations for legends. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Travel Thru History (multicast digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 8:00 & 8:30 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | 26 |
| 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. | Travel Thru History is a new E/I series designed to spark interest and enthusiasm in viewers to learn about our countrys rich and fascinating history by traveling to diverse locales across the US. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Chica Show (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 11:00 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| 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. | 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 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. In each episode Chica develops or encounters a problem that she cannot immediately resolve. Usually her issues involve impulse control, distractibility, judgment, and inter-personal behaviors. She and Kelly usually work on the problem through an adventure, a fantasy transformation to animation where Bunji and Stitches come alive and join Chica and Kelly for the problem-solving process. The core educational content is primarily socio emotional development as Chica learns how to express herself properly, think before she acts, and interact with others effectively. She often learns that it takes hard work and practice to become proficient at different skills. |
| 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 | 05/28/2016 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 | 2016-05-28 |
| Episode # | TCS109 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ruff Ruff Tweet & Dave (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 10:00 AM |
| 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 (RRTD) is an animated show that puts an emphasis on logical thinking and use of language through fun problem solving adventures. The trio, RRTD, 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. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/11/2016 12:00 PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-06-11 |
| Episode # | RTD123 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Saved By The Bell (multicast digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun 9:00a & 9:30a; 10:00a & 10:30a |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 52 |
| Total times aired | 52 |
| 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. | Saved by the Bell is a television series targeted to teens 13-16 years of age, which explores social themes and coping strategies through the daily school life of six teen aged friends at Bayside High, who help each other make the most of growing up in a complicated world. The multi ethnic cast members serve as a role model for young teen meaning of heroism, teenage alcohol use and other issues of particular concern to young teens. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Noodle & Doodle (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 8:30 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 7 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 7 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 6 |
| 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. | An instructional series features creative expression through art and cooking projects around a specific theme. 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 childs home. Seans sidekick 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 & Doodle |
| List date and time rescheduled | 05/14/2016 11:30 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 | 2016-05-14 |
| Episode # | NAD107 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle & Doodle |
| List date and time rescheduled | 04/23/2016 11:30 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 | 2016-04-23 |
| Episode # | NAD104 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle & Doodle |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/18/2016 11:30 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 | 2016-06-18 |
| Episode # | NAD112 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle & Doodle |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/11/2016 11:30 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 | 2016-06-11 |
| Episode # | NAD111 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle & Doodle |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/25/2016 11:30 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 | 2016-06-25 |
| Episode # | NAD113 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle & Doodle |
| List date and time rescheduled | 05/21/2016 11:30 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 | 2016-05-21 |
| Episode # | NAD108 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kid News (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun 11:00 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 7 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 6 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 5 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 5 |
| 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 mission of Teen Kids News is to produce a weekly news program that provides information and news to kids in a manner that is compelling as well as high entertaining. It is designed to appeal to the audience on its own level. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. The large, diverse news anchor team is unique in television and has great appeal on kids who identify and emulate them. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Teen Kid News (main digital channel) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 05/22/2016 11:30 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 | 2016-05-15 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Teen Kid News (main digital channel) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 05/01/2016 11:30 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 | 2016-04-24 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Teen Kid News (main digital channel) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 04/10/2016 11:30 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 | 2016-04-03 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Teen Kid News (main digital channel) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/19/2016 11:30 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 | 2016-06-05 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Teen Kid News (main digital channel) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/12/2016 11:30 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 | 2016-05-29 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Nina's World (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 9:30 AM |
| 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. | Ninas World is an animated show based on a six year old Latina living 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 children and adults from several different cultures in the apartment complex and neighborhood where she lives. Ninas best friend is Star, a stuffed starfish pillow character brought to life by Ninas 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. |
| 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 | 06/18/2016 01:30 PM |
| 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 # | NNW103 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kid News Special Edition (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 12pm, Sat 12:30pm, Sun 11:30am, Sun 12pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 6 |
| 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 mission of Teen Kids News is to produce a weekly news program that provides information and news to kids in a manner that is compelling as well as high entertaining. It is designed to appeal to the audience on its own level. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. The large, diverse news anchor team is unique in television and has great appeal on kids who identify and emulate them. |
| 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 | Cynthia Isom |
| Address | 1732 Valley View Drive |
| City | Birmingham |
| State | AL |
| Zip | 35208 |
| Telephone Number | (205) 558-7201 |
| Email Address | cisom@hearst.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. | One or more episodes of children's programming that was preempted during the quarter was not rescheduled. The Digital Core Programming Summary section of this report would not permit the station to include preemption reports for such unscheduled preemptions, and FCC Staff has advised that no preemption report for such unscheduled episode is necessary. During second quarter 2016, WVTM-TV aired six additional episodes of the regularly scheduled core childrens program Teen Kids News. In each instance that a Special Edition of Teen Kids News aired, it was aired back-to-back with another episode of Teen Kids News, which created a series of mini-marathons of the program at points throughout the quarter. These additional airings of the program were intended to help increase audience awareness of the program and to further educate and inform teen children viewers about topical, current news events, during a significant election year. These additional core episodes were promoted as special editions and viewers were made aware of the times via crawls and program services. During second quarter 2016, WVTM 13 preempted an episode of Teen Kids News on Sunday, June 12th at 11:00am due to breaking news of the tragedy shooting in Orlando. |
| Other Matters (1 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Green Screen Adventures (multicast digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 7:00a & 7:30a |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theatre. The stories are based on the writing of elementary school students, ages 8-12. Children get the message that their words have power, that their voice are being heard. Our diverse Green Screen company of performers and writers reinforce critical writing skills and share positive social messages. Our educational mission emphasizes the four Cs as well as the three Rs, Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. |
| Other Matters (2 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Noodle & Doodle (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 8:30a |
| 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, 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 (3 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Terrific Trucks (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 9:00a |
| 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 is based on the idea that every big truck and earth moving vehicle has a real life and a very unique personality that fits the specific type of work they do. In this live-action series, actual big trucks are personified and live in their quarry ready to hit the road to complete all kinds of earth moving, heavy lifting, car crushing, and big maneuvering projects that are sent to their messenger, Mr. Bill Board, a huge digital sign that receives electronically delivered job requests for the team. Bill Board calls the team to assemble as he describes the work. Tork (an earnest dump truck and team leader) organizes the project and gives assignments to the team members. They are Sparky (an amiable front-end loader), Dug (a diligent and indispensable excavator for almost all the jobs), Stotz (an immaculate and vain 18-wheeler semi hauler), and Blinker (the youngest and playful mini front end loader). Invariably they have challenges and risks to manage with each job, but they get resolved with team efforts and mutual respect. Nonetheless, the best part of the day is coming home to the yard satisfied with what they have accomplished, and ready for a nice warm truck wash before they go in formation and sleep for the night. |
| Other Matters (4 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ruff Ruff Tweet & Dave (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 10:30a |
| 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 (RRTD) is an animated show that puts an emphasis on logical thinking and use of language through fun problem solving adventures. The trio, RRTD, 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 (5 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mystery Hunters (multicast digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 9:00a & 9:30a |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Mystery Hunters explores some of the worlds greatest myths and mysteries. Combining on site reporting and exciting adventures, the Mystery Hunters uses science and reasoning to try to uncover the truth. The program teaches children how to gather facts, meet with experts, debunk common myths, and offer explanations for legends. |
| Other Matters (6 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Travel Thru History (multicast digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 8:00a & 8:30a |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Travel Thru History is a new E/I series designed to spark interest and enthusiasm in viewers to learn about our countrys rich and fascinating history by traveling to diverse locales across the US. |
| Other Matters (7 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Saved By the Bell (multicast digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun 9:00a & 9:30 a; 10:00a & 10:30a |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 52 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Saved by the Bell is a television series targeted to teens 13-16 years of age, which explores social themes and coping strategies through the daily school life of six teen aged friends at Bayside High, who help each other make the most of growing up in a complicated world. The multi ethnic cast members serve as a role model for young teen meaning of heroism, teenage alcohol use and other issues of particular concern to young teens. |
| Other Matters (8 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Chica Show (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 11:00a |
| 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 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. In each episode Chica develops or encounters a problem that she cannot immediately resolve. Usually her issues involve impulse control, distractibility, judgment, and inter-personal behaviors. She and Kelly usually work on the problem through an adventure a fantasy transformation to animation where Bunji and Stitches come alive and join Chica and Kelly for the problem-solving process. The core educational content is primarily socio emotional development as Chica learns how to express herself properly, think before she acts, and interact with others effectively. She often learns that it takes hard work and practice to become proficient at different skills. |
| Other Matters (9 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Nina's World (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 10:00a |
| 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. | Ninas World is an animated show based on a six year old Latina living 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 children and adults from several different cultures in the apartment complex and neighborhood where she lives. Ninas best friend is Star, a stuffed starfish pillow character brought to life by Ninas 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 (10 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Floogals (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 9:30a |
| 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 (thats 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 multistep 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 (11 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News (main digital channel) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun 11:00a |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The mission of Teen Kids News is to produce a weekly news program that provides information and news to kids in a manner that is compelling as well as high entertaining. It is designed to appeal to the audience on its own level. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. The large, diverse news anchor team is unique in television and has great appeal on kids who identify and emulate them. |
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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. |
Hank Price General Manager 07/11/2016 |
