| 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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NW COMMUNICATIONS OF PHOENIX, INC. |
400 N. CAPITOL STREET, NW SUITE 890 WASHINGTON, DC 20001 United States |
+1 (202) 824-6522 |
JDISCIPIO@21CF.COM |
Company |
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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JOSEPH M. DI SCIPIO SR. VICE PRESIDENT LEGAL AND FCC COMPLIANCE NW COMMUNICATIONS OF PHOENIX, INC. |
400 N. CAPITOL STREET, NW SUITE 890 WASHINGTON, DC 20001 United States |
+1 (202) 824-6522 |
JDISCIPIO@21CF.COM |
Legal Representative |
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | FOX | |
| Nielsen DMA | Phoenix (Prescott) | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.myfoxphoenix.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 336.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 13.5 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Coolest Places on Earth D2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's 7:30A 10/1/17; 10:30A 10/8/17-10/29/17; 11:30A 11/5/17-12/31/17 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| 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 Coolest Places on Earth is an educational and informative half hour, EI program that takes young viewers on a journey of discovery to the most astonishing places on the planet exploring each locations history and culture. Each episode showcases three specific locations and delivers fast-paced, engaging information that iss a perfect match for the 21st century learner. The series is packed with facts about history, geography, and culture. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with the inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the culturally and geographically diverse world around them.. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE BUSY WORLD OF RICHARD SCARRY D3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday-Sunday @ 8:30am 10/1/17-11/4/17 and 9:30 a.m. 11/5/17-12/31/17 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 91 |
| Total times aired | 91 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Busy World of Richard Scarry is a television adaption of Richard Scarry's hundreds of original stories and his wonderfully colorful characters. Each half hour episode are made up of 3 stories, 2 of which are set in BUSYTOWN, the living, working, and playing place of Richard Scarry characters, while the third story is from Richard Scarry's BUSY BUSY WORLD featuring international characters as they appeared in the original stories. Each episode features an original song. The 3 stories are separated by two 1 minute educational interstitials hosted by Lowly, the series Spokesworm, who demonstrates How Things Work in one interstitial, and important tips on How To Be Safe in the other. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 9 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 9 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 9 |
| 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 Earth 2050 explores the future world to see where advances in science, technology, and engineering will lead us. The series takes a look at robotics, automobile technology, consumer electronics, and health, among other topics. Through talks with inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, entrepreneurs, and scientists, the future world is presented to the audience in way that sounds like fun. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/18/2017 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 | 2017-11-18 |
| Episode # | 111 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/07/2017 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 | 2017-10-07 |
| Episode # | 105 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/11/2017 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 | 2017-11-11 |
| Episode # | 110 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/14/2017 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 | 2017-10-14 |
| Episode # | 106 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/05/2017 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 | 2017-11-04 |
| Episode # | 109 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/21/2017 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 | 2017-10-21 |
| Episode # | 107 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/10/2017 03:00 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 | 2017-12-02 |
| Episode # | 113 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/16/2017 03:00 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 | 2017-12-16 |
| Episode # | 115 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/25/2017 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 | 2017-11-25 |
| Episode # | 112 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Zoo Clues D2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's 7A 10/1/17; 10A 10/8/17-10/29/17; 11A 11/5/17-12/31/17 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| 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. | Zoo Clues |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE COUNTRY MOUSE & THE CITY MOUSE ADVENTURES D3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday-Sunday @ 7:30am 10/1/17-11/4/17 and 8:30 a.m. 11/5/17-12/31/17 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 91 |
| Total times aired | 91 |
| 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 | 4 years to 9 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures is an animated half hour children's TV series that employs the fun and fascinating worldwide jaunts of a pair of adorable mice to present a body of important new learning. As Emily, the practical Country Mouse, and her sophisticated City Mouse cousin, Alexander, visit friends and family around the globe, they encounter non-stop delight along with non-stop problems, complications, and mysteries. By stepping in, helping out and dealing with the situations with which they are confronted, they teach valuable learning to learn skills, centering on discovery, investigation and analysis, associated personal-character and pro-social attitudes, and intriguing core-knowledge learning focused on world history, geography and language. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Weird But True |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 9 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 9 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 9 |
| 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 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. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Weird But True |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/02/2017 07:00 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 | 2017-11-25 |
| Episode # | 112 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Weird But True |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/23/2017 03:00 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 | 2017-10-21 |
| Episode # | 107 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Weird But True |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/11/2017 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 | 2017-11-11 |
| Episode # | 110 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Weird But True |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/14/2017 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 | 2017-10-14 |
| Episode # | 106 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Weird But True |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/10/2017 03:30 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 | 2017-12-02 |
| Episode # | 113 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Weird But True |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/05/2017 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 | 2017-11-04 |
| Episode # | 109 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Weird But True |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/18/2017 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 | 2017-11-18 |
| Episode # | 111 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Weird But True |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/15/2017 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 | 2017-10-07 |
| Episode # | 105 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Weird But True |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/16/2017 03:30 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 | 2017-12-16 |
| Episode # | 115 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration DIY Sci |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 11am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 9 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 9 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 9 |
| 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 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. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration DIY Sci |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/05/2017 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 | 2017-11-04 |
| Episode # | 109 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration DIY Sci |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/18/2017 09:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2017-11-18 |
| Episode # | 111 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration DIY Sci |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/15/2017 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 | 2017-10-07 |
| Episode # | 105 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration DIY Sci |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/10/2017 04:00 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 | 2017-12-02 |
| Episode # | 113 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration DIY Sci |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/22/2017 03:00 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 | 2017-10-21 |
| Episode # | 107 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration DIY Sci |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/14/2017 09:00 AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2017-10-14 |
| Episode # | 106 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration DIY Sci |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/19/2017 04:00 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 | 2017-11-11 |
| Episode # | 110 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration DIY Sci |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/16/2017 04:00 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 | 2017-12-16 |
| Episode # | 115 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration DIY Sci |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/02/2017 07:30 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 | 2017-11-25 |
| Episode # | 112 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Outer Space |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 9 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 9 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 9 |
| 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 Outer Space will teach youngsters about the planets, the stars, the moons, and scientific concepts of the universe, all presented in a way that its audience can understand. The series collaborates with NASA, giving viewers an up close and personal view of the center of the United States' space program. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Outer Space |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/07/2017 07:30 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 | 2017-10-07 |
| Episode # | 105 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Outer Space |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/30/2017 03:30 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 | 2017-12-16 |
| Episode # | 115 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Outer Space |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/21/2017 07:30 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 | 2017-10-21 |
| Episode # | 107 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Outer Space |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/14/2017 07:30 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 | 2017-10-14 |
| Episode # | 106 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Outer Space |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/04/2017 07:30 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 | 2017-11-04 |
| Episode # | 109 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Outer Space |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/18/2017 07:30 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 | 2017-11-18 |
| Episode # | 111 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Outer Space |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/02/2017 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 | 2017-12-02 |
| Episode # | 113 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Outer Space |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/25/2017 07:30 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 | 2017-11-25 |
| Episode # | 112 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Outer Space |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/11/2017 07:30 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 | 2017-11-11 |
| Episode # | 110 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Heroes Among Us D2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's 8:30A 10/1/17; 11:30A 10/8/17-10/29/17; 12:30P 11/5/17-12/31/17 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| 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. | Heroes Among Us tells the stories of people just like you and me who have chosen to make a difference in the lives of others. They are heroes that live in your community and have helped people you know. They are the unsung heroes who are not seeking recognition or reward, but choose to act to correct injustice wherever they see it. Each episode will feature stories of courage and hope about people making a difference on every level from the personal, to the professional, to the national stage. These ordinary people may just make a strangers day a little brighter or they could change the world. Through reenactments and interviews we will get to know these hometown heroes and what motivates them to do good and help their fellow humans. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Heroes Among Us D2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's 8A 10/1/17; 11A 10/8/17-10/29/17; 12P 11/5/17-12/31/17 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| 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. | Heroes Among Us tells the stories of people just like you and me who have chosen to make a difference in the lives of others. They are heroes that live in your community and have helped people you know. They are the unsung heroes who are not seeking recognition or reward, but choose to act to correct injustice wherever they see it. Each episode will feature stories of courage and hope about people making a difference on every level from the personal, to the professional, to the national stage. These ordinary people may just make a strangers day a little brighter or they could change the world. Through reenactments and interviews we will get to know these hometown heroes and what motivates them to do good and help their fellow humans. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company Teens D2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's 9A 10/8/17-10/29/17; 10A 11/5/17-12/31/17 |
| 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. | "Eco Company Teens" explores all aspects of being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. Viewers learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. They learn more about recycling, conservation and organics. The E-Team profiles teens and school organizations who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference, young entrepreneurs who are taking their passion for green to develop ideas, and new products for a sustainable future. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9A |
| 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 | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | X-Ploration Awesome Planet is essentially about earth sciences, which includes geology, geography, and meteorology. The Series seeks to inform viewers about how land formations like glaciers and volcanoes develop. Other potential topics include: how diamonds, gold, and other gems are formed deep in the earth's core. In summary, the series is a great vehicle to teach about science in a fun and fascinating manner. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/21/2017 07:00 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 | 2017-10-21 |
| Episode # | 107 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/14/2017 07:00 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 | 2017-10-14 |
| Episode # | 106 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/04/2017 07:00 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 | 2017-11-04 |
| Episode # | 109 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/18/2017 07:00 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 | 2017-11-18 |
| Episode # | 111 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/07/2017 07:00 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 | 2017-10-07 |
| Episode # | 105 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/11/2017 07:00 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 | 2017-11-11 |
| Episode # | 110 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/25/2017 07:00 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 | 2017-11-25 |
| Episode # | 112 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WIMZIE'S HOUSE D3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday-Sunday @ 7:00am 10/1/17-11/4/17 and 8 a.m. 11/5/17-12/31/17 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 91 |
| Total times aired | 91 |
| 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 | 3 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Wimzie's House is a puppet based, half hour TV series featuring Wimzie, a little girl monster, who lives with her parents, grandma and baby brother and her friends who come over the day. Each story is complete dramatic episodes and the stories feature the puppet characters in situation with themes that are important to the development of young children. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 11:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 10 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 10 |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 10 |
| 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 Nature Knows Best will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host and marine biologist, Danni Washington, exudes energy as she relates how technology all around us 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 help kids to understand how getting outside and taking a look around can help them make the next great discovery. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/10/2017 04:30 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 | 2017-12-02 |
| Episode # | 113 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/19/2017 04:30 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 | 2017-11-11 |
| Episode # | 110 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/22/2017 03:30 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 | 2017-10-21 |
| Episode # | 107 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/16/2017 04:30 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 | 2017-12-16 |
| Episode # | 115 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/10/2017 02:30 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 | 2017-12-09 |
| Episode # | 114 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/15/2017 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 | 2017-10-07 |
| Episode # | 105 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/02/2017 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 | 2017-11-25 |
| Episode # | 112 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12/23/2017 03:30 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 | 2017-11-18 |
| Episode # | 111 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/05/2017 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 | 2017-11-04 |
| Episode # | 109 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/15/2017 11:00 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 | 2017-10-14 |
| Episode # | 106 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Walking Wild D2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's 9:30A 10/8/17-10/29/17; 10:30A 11/5/17-12/31/17 |
| 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. | Walking Wild is a weekly half hour reality series showcasing various wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on the dedicated people who look after these spectacular critters. The program also gives teen viewers a unique upclose examination of each wild animal. In one episode, viewers explore the life patterns of elephants and the key to their longevity. Another episode focuses on Galapagos turtles and how they manage to survive. Walking Wild is a series intended to educate and inform viewers all about life in the animal kingdom. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 2) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Walking Wild D2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Sunday's 6:30A 10/1/17 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Walking Wild is a weekly half hour reality series showcasing various wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on the dedicated people who look after these spectacular critters. The program also gives teen viewers a unique upclose examination of each wild animal. In one episode, viewers explore the life patterns of elephants and the key to their longevity. Another episode focuses on Galapagos turtles and how they manage to survive. Walking Wild is a series intended to educate and inform viewers all about life in the animal kingdom. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 2) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company Teens D2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Sunday's 6A 10/1/17 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Eco Company Teens" explores all aspects of being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. Viewers learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. They learn more about recycling, conservation and organics. The E-Team profiles teens and school organizations who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference, young entrepreneurs who are taking their passion for green to develop ideas, and new products for a sustainable future. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| 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 | Alicia Jimenez |
| Address | 511 West Adams Street |
| City | Phoenix |
| State | AZ |
| Zip | 85003 |
| Telephone Number | (602) 262-0411 |
| Email Address | alicia.jimenez@foxtv.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. | NOTE - The H&I network as sent to KSAZ was formatted for Eastern Daylight Savings Time. Because Arizona does not recognize Daylight Savings Time, the first hour of the childrens three hour block ran from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. The full childrens block runs 9 a.m. to Noon Daylight Time and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. end of Daylight Time. The feed has been corrected and the H&I network has a Pacific Time feed so this will not happen in the future. A three hour makegood block ran on Saturdays starting 10/14/17 thru 12/30/17: Eco Company Teens (2 individual half-hour episodes) and Mystery Hunters (4 individual half-hour episodes). NOTE - The rescheduled preemptions for Xploration DIY Sci and Nature Knows Best occurred in the previous quarter, but on the same weekend (makegoods on 10/1). We did not change the averages in either quarter. NOTE - KSAZ airs the following :30 PSA's geared toward informing and educating youth on Saturday's from 9:00am - 12:00pm: Teen Lifeline, Drug Free America, Cure Autism, Communities in School, Days End, Fed Citizen Info Center, Meningitis Association, Girls and Boys Town, Sojourner Center, JDRF, AD Council, Silent Witness Program, Unicef, United Blood Services, Donate Life, United Way, Primary Immunodeficiency, HIV Care, Governor's Office of Safety, World Wildlife Fund, National Bone Marrow Program, Special Olympics, Stroke Awareness, American Hearing Association, March of Dimes, Emma Bowen Foundation, First Tee Golf, AZ Kidney, Secondhand Smoke, Big Brother Big Sister, American Red Cross, Reading is Fundamental, National Institute of Drug Abuse, Healthy Lifestyles, Amber Alert, Childhood Cancer. KSAZ-TV simulcast its analog and digital signals until June 12, 2009. |
| Other Matters (1 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE BUSY WORLD OF RICHARD SCARRY D3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday-Sunday @ 8:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 90 |
| 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 Busy World of Richard Scarry is a television adaption of Richard Scarry's hundreds of original stories and his wonderfully colorful characters. Each half hour episode are made up of 3 stories, 2 of which are set in BUSYTOWN, the living, working, and playing place of Richard Scarry characters, while the third story is from Richard Scarry's BUSY BUSY WORLD featuring international characters as they appeared in the original stories. Each episode features an original song. The 3 stories are separated by two 1 minute educational interstitials hosted by Lowly, the series Spokesworm, who demonstrates How Things Work in one interstitial, and important tips on How To Be Safe in the other. |
| Other Matters (2 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company Teens D2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday @ 10am |
| 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. | "Eco Company Teens" explores all aspects of being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. Viewers learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. They learn more about recycling, conservation and organics. The E-Team profiles teens and school organizations who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference, young entrepreneurs who are taking their passion for green to develop ideas, and new products for a sustainable future. |
| Other Matters (3 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE COUNTRY MOUSE & THE CITY MOUSE ADVENTURES D3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday-Sunday @ 7:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 90 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 9 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures is an animated half hour children's TV series that employs the fun and fascinating worldwide jaunts of a pair of adorable mice to present a body of important new learning. As Emily, the practical Country Mouse, and her sophisticated City Mouse cousin, Alexander, visit friends and family around the globe, they encounter non-stop delight along with non-stop problems, complications, and mysteries. By stepping in, helping out and dealing with the situations with which they are confronted, they teach valuable learning to learn skills, centering on discovery, investigation and analysis, associated personal-character and pro-social attitudes, and intriguing core-knowledge learning focused on world history, geography and language. |
| Other Matters (4 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Outer Space |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 9:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Xploration Outer Space will teach youngsters about the planets, the stars, the moons, and scientific concepts of the universe, all presented in a way that its audience can understand. The series collaborates with NASA, giving viewers an up close and personal view of the center of the United States' space program. |
| Other Matters (5 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Zoo Clues D2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday @ 11am |
| 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. | Zoo Clues is an educational and informative half-hour, the program that takes viewers on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of the entire animal kingdom. Each episode delivers endless amounts of meaningful information as the show tackles some of the animal kingdoms most mind-blowing questions. Questions and clues are presented, giving viewers a chance to guess the right answers. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with a meaningful perspective of the creatures around them and valuable comparisons to their own human characteristics. |
| Other Matters (6 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration DIY Sci |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 11am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | XPLORATION 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. |
| Other Matters (7 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Heroes Among Us D2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday @ 12:30pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Heroes Among Us tells the stories of people just like you and me who have chosen to make a difference in the lives of others. They are heroes that live in your community and have helped people you know. They are the unsung heroes who are not seeking recognition or reward, but choose to act to correct injustice wherever they see it. Each episode will feature stories of courage and hope about people making a difference on every level, from the personal, to the professional, to the national stage, these ordinary people may just make a strangers day a little brighter or they could change the world. Through reenactments and interviews we will get to know these hometown heroes and what motivates them to do good and help their fellow humans. |
| Other Matters (8 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Walking Wild D2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday @ 10:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Walking Wild is a weekly half-hour reality series showcasing various wild animals at the world famous San Diego Zoo. The series focuses on the dedicated people who look after these spectacular critters. The program also gives teen viewers a unique up-close examination of each wild animal. In one episode, viewers explore the life patterns of elephants and the key to their longevity. Another episode focuses on Galapagos turtles and how they manage to survive. Walking Wild is a series intended to educate and inform viewers all about life in the animal kingdom. |
| Other Matters (9 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Coolest Places on Earth D2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday @ 11:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Coolest Places on Earth is an educational and informative half-hour, the program that takes young viewers on a journey of discovery to the most astonishing places on the planet, cities, festivals, landmarks and jaw-dropping works of nature, exploring each locations history and culture. Each episode showcases three specific locations and delivers fast-paced, engaging information thats a perfect match for the 21st century learner. The series is packed with facts about history, geography, and culture. The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with the inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the culturally and geographically diverse world around them. |
| Other Matters (10 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Nature Knows Best |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 11:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Xploration Nature Knows Best will inspire and educate audiences of all ages. Host and marine biologist, Danni Washington, exudes energy as she relates how technology all around us 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 help kids to understand how getting outside and taking a look around can help them make the next great discovery. |
| Other Matters (11 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Weird But True |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 10:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | 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. |
| Other Matters (12 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WIMZIE'S HOUSE D3 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday-Sunday @ 7am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 90 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 9 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Wimzie's House is a puppet based, half hour TV series featuring Wimzie, a little girl monster, who lives with her parents, grandma and baby brother and her friends who come over the day. Each story is complete dramatic episodes and the stories feature the puppet characters in situation with themes that are important to the development of young children. |
| Other Matters (13 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 10am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Xploration Earth 2050 explores the future world to see where advances in science, technology, and engineering will lead us. The series takes a look at robotics, automobile technology, consumer electronics, and health, among other topics. Through talks with inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, entrepreneurs, and scientists, the future world is presented to the audience in way that sounds like fun. |
| Other Matters (14 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Awesome Planet |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 9am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Xploration Awesome Planet is essentially about earth sciences, which includes geology, geography, and meteorology. The Series seeks to inform viewers about how land formations like glaciers and volcanoes develop. Other potential topics include: how diamonds, gold, and other gems are formed deep in the earth's core. In summary, the series is a great vehicle to teach about science in a fun and fascinating manner. |
| Other Matters (15 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Heroes Among Us D2 |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 12pm |
| 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. | Heroes Among Us tells the stories of people just like you and me who have chosen to make a difference in the lives of others. They are heroes that live in your community and have helped people you know. They are the unsung heroes who are not seeking recognition or reward, but choose to act to correct injustice wherever they see it. Each episode will feature stories of courage and hope about people making a difference on every level, from the personal, to the professional, to the national stage, these ordinary people may just make a strangers day a little brighter or they could change the world. Through reenactments and interviews we will get to know these hometown heroes and what motivates them to do good and help their fellow humans. |
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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. |
Alicia Jimenez Programming 01/09/2018 |
