| Section | Question | Response |
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| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | Yes |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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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 |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 | 3.38 |
| 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 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Nina's World |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11a-11:30am ET Main Digital |
| 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 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 pretending you are a visitor on planet Earth is an excellent way to explore your surroundings and encourages you to find different ways to look at things, when you want to help someone it is best to ask them how they want to be helped so you can do the very thing that will be of most value to them, and it is okay to be a little afraid to try a new thing or experience but you may find you like it a lot. Due to a live sporting event Ninas World ENNW103DH aired at 8:30am on June 4th with the movement to the secondary time period promoted in advance |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Ninas 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 # | ENNW103DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 14) | 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. This quarter host Philippe Cousteau visits Yosemite National Park, one of the first parks protected by the Federal Government exploring the famous cliffs, such as El Capitan and Half Dome, Cousteau travels to the Grand Canyon by helicopter, and gives us a close look at this amazing canyon, which is considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, and Cousteau visits NASAs Goddard Space Flight Center and learns how a fleet of satellites is monitoring our planet. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 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 |
| 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. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 14) | 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 half hour weekly series produced for the 13 to16 target audience will 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. The series is produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. This quarter a special episode that names the top 20 greatest moments in space the most breathtaking, the most dramatic, the most important and the most fun images captured by the space program from here in our solar system to the galaxies beyond, from milestones in space travel to startling discoveries in space, the discovery of exoplanets outside our solar system opened up a universe of possibilities and we have never been closer to finding Earths twin than we are today, and host Emily Calandrelli explores the most inhospitable and extreme places in our own solar system |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 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 |
| 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 to16 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 Educational and Informational series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. Spawned by the Obama administrations 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 join host Chuck Pell as he explores modern apartments built on assembly lines. He will try the high tech furniture that makes the best use of limited space and take a tour of house barely bigger than a one car garage, host Chuck Pell goes to New Yorks fashion district to try the latest in electric clothes as he dresses in a new piece of wearable technology that uses his own energy to charge his phone and he tries out a underwater tent that allows explorers to spend hours, and even days, beneath the oceans surface. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 14) | 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. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 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 |
| 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. | Have you ever wondered what you might want to do for the rest of your life? Well, Real Life 101, which is aimed at teens and young adults, introduces you to real people doing real jobs. From doctors, lawyers, and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors, Real Life 101 targets the young viewers, specifically ages 13 to16, encouraging them to think about and plan for their futures by offering glimpses into various vocations and trades and what it takes to do the job. The energetic hosts Alecsa, Jillian, Shawn, and Gracey navigate behind the scenes of various professions in this weekly half hour of fun and informative entertainment which has been 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 meet a plastic surgeon who makes his patients feel good about their appearance, different laws apply to accidents that happen on the sea in open water, Real Life talks with a maritime attorney on how he applies these laws, learn what it takes to head up a non profit organization and the feel good benefits that go along with the position, and if travel is in your future you may consider a career as a licensed cruise agent or if helping animals is your interest the newer field of veterinary acupuncturist may appeal to you . |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 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 | 10 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 3 |
| 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. | 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. Topics covered this quarter when it is windy outside you can find objects in your recycling bin to make kites, you can remember a special trip by creating a mobile from recycled items, you can find lots of fun things to do with the babysitter when our parents are away, and you can make very special gifts your friends on their birthday. Noodle and Doodle ENADR109DH was preempted on 5/29 for a live sporting event and rescheduled on June 11 at 1pm. Show number ENADR110DH was preempted on 6/5 and rescheduled in its secondary time period on June 19th at 12noon. Both program movements were promoted in advance. Program was preempted on June 12th for live breaking news and not rescheduled. |
| 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 | 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 | 2016-05-29 |
| Episode # | ENADR109DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle and Doodle |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/19/2016 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 | 2016-06-05 |
| Episode # | ENADR110DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Floogals |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30-11amET Main Digital |
| 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, 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 how humans age from babies to toddlers to full sized adults, how to make and blow bubbles, why a leash is important to protect the safety of a pet outside, how umbrellas protect from rain and how to have a fun sleepover and what it means to be homesick, and why a banana is a healthy fruit snack. Due to a live sporting event Floogals EFGL101DH aired at 8am on June 4th with the movement to the secondary time period promoted in advance |
| 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 # | EFGL101DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30a-12n (main digital) |
| 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 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. , artful go carts that fit on a spiral ramp that folds in and out of the Spin Again, a colorful round spinning top with special compartments designed to anchor each vehicle right on the outside rim during the journey. This quarter the adventures include what people are necessary to operate a train so people can get to their destination safely, how to remember things by singing a song, drawing a picture, writing something down or doing a fun dance, a pattern develops when the same shapes are repeated again and again in the same size and color and it is very important to pay attention to traffic signs and signals as they tell us when it is safe to go and warn of hazards ahead. Due to a live sporting event the June 4th episode of Ruff Ruff Tweet and Dave ERTD123DH aired at 1pm on June 18th with the movement to the secondary time period promoted in advance |
| 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 | 06/18/2016 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 # | ERTD123DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (11 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 | 10 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 3 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
| 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 heads to the Midwest prairie to study its inhabitants, in Hawaii staff visits a Maui resort that has created a home for 300 thousand bees, in Florida staff visits a place that specializes in harvesting life saving anti venom from a killer snake, investigating a mysterious wasting syndrome that is affecting sea stars on the Pacific coast, and in southern California we see how service dogs are helping third graders become better readers. Wild About Animals 138 was preempted on May 29th and rescheduled on June 11th at 1:30pm. Episode 139 for June 5th was rescheduled in its secondary time period on June 19th at 12:30pm. Program was preempted on June 12th for live breaking news and not rescheduled. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Wild About Animals |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/19/2016 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 | 2016-06-05 |
| Episode # | 139 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Wild About Animals |
| 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 | 2016-05-29 |
| Episode # | 138 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 14) | 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. FabLab goes up close and personal with middle and high school students who have made a difference in their community health and safety using science, tech and innovation to address local issues, featuring Anoka Middle school and their tiny home design to help with the homeless, the FabLab team visits the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center where they will look at how science and technology are helping improve the lives and mobility of people with disabilities and the FabLab team looks at advances in science and technology that are making a difference in climate change. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Chica Show |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 12:30-1pm (Main digital) |
| 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. | The Chica Show features a five yearold 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 interpersonal 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. Lessons learned this quarter include rules are made for a reason and are there to ensure that everyone can be safe, courteous and orderly, when you are the leader it is important to listen to ideas from your team so you can figure out what they can do well and help make your project a big success, sometimes a game is won based on perseverance and not by speed, and having good manners shows others how much you care about their comfort and sense of well being. During the quarter 6 episodes aired in the secondary time period, Saturdays at 9:30am due to live sporting events. The episode for June 4th ETCSR110DH aired on June 19th at 2pm. Movement of all programs was promoted in advance. |
| 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 | 04/02/2016 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 | 2016-04-02 |
| Episode # | ETCSR101DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | The Chica Show |
| List date and time rescheduled | 06/19/2016 02:00 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 # | ETCSR110DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | The Chica Show |
| List date and time rescheduled | 05/28/2016 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 | 2016-05-28 |
| Episode # | ETCSR109DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | The Chica Show |
| List date and time rescheduled | 04/09/2016 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 | 2016-04-09 |
| Episode # | ETCHR102DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | The Chica Show |
| List date and time rescheduled | 04/30/2016 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 | 2016-04-30 |
| Episode # | ETCS105DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | The Chica Show |
| List date and time rescheduled | 05/07/2016 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 | 2016-05-07 |
| Episode # | ETCSR106DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | The Chica Show |
| List date and time rescheduled | 04/16/2016 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 | 2016-04-16 |
| Episode # | ETCSR103DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Astroblast |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 12n-12:30pm (main digital) |
| 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. | Astroblast is based on the book series by author and illustrator Bob Kolar and 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. Lessons learned this quarter include when someone does not like you or is intimidated by you it is best to be yourself so that person can get to know you, when you do not know the answer to the question you should not be afraid to ask instead of trying to figure it out by yourself, and when facing a friend in a competition it is critical to remember that friendship is more important than winning. Due to live sporting events on May 28 AstroBlast EATBR122DH moved to 9:30am and the June 4th episode EATBR123DH was moved to its secondary time period on June 18th at 1:30pm. Both program movements were promoted in advance. |
| 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 | 05/28/2016 09:30 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2016-05-28 |
| Episode # | EATBR122DH |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Astroblast |
| 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 # | EATBR123DH |
| 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 | 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. 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. This quarter we televised the 4 quarter finals, the semifinal games and the A Team Challenge Championship. During April, WBBH produced and aired two one hour specials in prime time that gave recognition to the remarkable educators in Lee and Collier counties in the Golden Apple Awards program 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 18) | 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 (2 of 18) | 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 (3 of 18) | 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 | 1 |
| 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. On Saturday, July 9th Astroblast will be replaced with Terrific Trucks |
| Other Matters (4 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ruff-Ruff Tweet & Dave |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat, 11:30a-12n ET (7/2); 7/9-9/24 12n-12:30p 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 (5 of 18) | 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 (6 of 18) | 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 (7 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: Nature Knows Best |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 4-4:30p ET Secondary Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| 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: Nature Knows Best will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host and Marine Biologist, Danni Washington, exudes energy as she relates how current technology was inspired by nature, and how modern innovators are continuing with this practice. We will whirl around in airplanes inspired by birds, and in helicopters influenced by the dragonfly, and even jump from a few such vehicles to illustrate how wingsuits were invented based on the flying squirrel! But engineers are not the only scientists looking toward nature. We will also meet with biologists studying the behavior patterns of ants, architects who design living buildings and roboticists who are making their designs bigger, stronger, and faster based on animals. This series will show kids how understanding nature can help them make the next great discovery. Xploration: Nature Knows Best 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. |
| Other Matters (8 of 18) | 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 (9 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Floogals |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat, 10:30-11am (7/2) 7/9-9/24 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. | 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 (10 of 18) | 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 (11 of 18) | 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 | 9 |
| 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. Series will be replaced with Xploration Station: DIY: Sci |
| Other Matters (12 of 18) | 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 | 9 |
| 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. Series is replaced in September with Xploration: Weird But True 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 (13 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: DIY Sci |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday 4-4:30pmET Secondary digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| 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: DIY Sci will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host, science educator, and leader in the field of professional educational training, Steve Spangler, encourages the discovery of scientific concepts through experiments viewers can do at home. With a fun, relaxed attitude, Steve will take viewers through step-by-step demonstrations of do it yourself experiments that amaze but which also relate back to solid principles of science. For instance, Steve Spangler became nationally-known with a video of him dropping the candy Mentos into a bottle of diet soda. It erupts in a geyser of soda. On XPLORATION: DIY Sci, Spangler demonstrates the experiment and also explains the science of why, on a molecular level, the soda reacts that way to the candy. XPLORATION: DIY Sci is a half-hour weekly EI series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audiences interest in the field of STEM education. This series will help kids understand how they can discover the principles of science with items they can find in their very own home. |
| Other Matters (14 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Nina's World |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat, 11-11:30am (7/2); 7/9-9/24 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. | 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 (15 of 18) | 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 | 9 |
| 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 In September series is replaced with Xploration: Nature Knows Best |
| Other Matters (16 of 18) | 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. |
| Other Matters (17 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration: Weird but True |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays 4-4:30pmET Secondary Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| 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 to16 target audience, XPLORATION Weird But True will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. This series, produced in partnership with National Geographic Kids, is hosted by the brother sister team of Charlie and Kirby Engleman. Charlie is an Ecologist and Kirby is an Artist, and they are both National Geographic Junior Explorers. Together, they share a common curiosity to explore and understand the science behind the world and its wildlife. In this series, Charlie and Kirby explore a new topic each week to uncover the Weird But True science at play all around us. With a mix of graphics and handmade art, this EI series is fun, playful and educational. For instance, in the first episode, our hosts are curious to learn about asteroids, so they set off to explore the biggest meteor crater in the US and meet a real life meteorite hunter. They also try their hand at tracking down space rocks. Along the way, they discover that meteor crash sites can turn into quicksand! On XPLORATION Weird But True, Charlie and Kirby inspire teens to question the HOW and WHY behind the way our world works, and encourage them to discover answers to their most curious questions. XPLORATION Weird But True is a half-hour weekly EI series produced with the intention of increasing and expanding our target audience interest in the field of STEM education. This series will help teens and viewers of all ages learn to question the world around them. |
| Other Matters (18 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Terrific Trucks |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30-11AM ET Main Digital |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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 a live-action series that follows the exploits of five self-driving, heavy-duty construction trucks. They include Tork, the dump truck, Stotz, the flatbed, Dug, the digger, Blinker, the mini-digger, and Sparky, the front-end loader. The trucks reside in a fully equipped truck yard rock quarry and work as a team on various building projects that require planning, collaboration and implementation. Each truck brings specific skills to the group. They get challenging job assignments from Mr. Bill Board, a digital outdoor screen that outlines and diagrams the problem to be solved. By allocating the role and duties each truck will perform during the project, the group merges those unique skills to fulfill their respective assignments. Unexpected problems that could compromise their success such as the weather, broken truck parts, or personal conflicts between the truck are addressed and overcome so the job can be completed |
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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 07/08/2016 |
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| WBBH FCC 2nd Qtr 16 Children Rpt.docx | Applicant | Amendment | Done with Virus Scan and/or Conversion |
