Section | Question | Response |
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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? | No |
Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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MID-STATE TELEVISION,INC. Doing Business As: MID-STATE TELEVISION,INC. |
Robert Meisse 2900 PARK AVENUE WEST MANSFIELD, OH 44906 United States |
+1 (419) 529-5900 |
RobM@wmfd.com |
Company |
Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type | |
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Anne Goodwin Crump FLETCHER, HEALD & HILDRETH, P.L.C. |
1300 N. 17TH STREET ELEVENTH FLOOR ARLINGTON, VA 22209 United States |
+1 (703) 812-0400 |
Crump@FHHLAW.COM |
Legal Representative |
W. Jeffrey Reynolds TECHNICAL CONSULTANT DU TREIL, LUNDIN & RACKLEY, INC. |
201 Fletcher Avenue SARASOTA, FL 34237 United States |
+1 (941) 329-6000 |
JEFF@DLR.COM |
Technical Representative |
Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Independent |
Affiliated network | ||
Nielsen DMA | Cleveland-Akron (Canton) | |
Web Home Page Address | www.wmfd.com |
Question | Response |
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 4.5 |
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 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: | 10.5 |
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 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Science |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday, 1:00 p.m., Main Digital |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | ANIMAL SCIENCE looks not only at the behavior of animals, but also looks at the how and why an animal is able to excel in its environment. ANIMAL SCIENCE uses animation, graphics, and scientific analysis from animal experts to give viewers more understanding than ever before of these amazing creatures. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Live Life & Win |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday, 1:30 p.m., Main Digital |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Live Life & Win" is designed to inspire and enlighten young viewers with inspirational teen success stories, as well as segments focusing on the arts; school and sports; exercise and nutrition; and health and wellness. The series will also promote social responsibility, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement and volunteerism. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m., Digital 68.3, Beginning November 1, 2017 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 91 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
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 childrens TV series that employs the fun and fascinating world wide 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 nonstop delight along with nonstop 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 prosocial 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 (4 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Dog Tales |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., Main Digital |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Dog Tales" showcases dogs and dog lovers of all types, providing valuable information about canine health, training, grooming and overall dog care. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Awesome Adventures |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday, 3:30p.m., Digital 68.2 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
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 host, as well as two different teens, travel each week to destinations around the world that can be both exotic and remote. AWESOME ADVENTURES is designed to educate, inform and entertain children about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday, 3:30 p.m., Digital 68.2 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Dragonfly TV" highlights children doing projects with real hands-on experience and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to investigate science on their own. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., Main Digital |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition" provides its target age group with behind-the-screen background and techniques for entering the motion picture, television and home entertainment fields, while introducing them to career opportunities focusing on the creative, technical and artistic skills of the profession. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Career Day |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday, 1:30p.m., Main Digital |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
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. | Viewers meet people who actually love their jobs in this childrens series dedicated to prolific professionals. Career Day clocks in for the day with all types of vocations, from a circus choreographer to a cake decorator and a DJ to a doll designer. Viewers learn about what each profession entails from the professionals themselves. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (9 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Biz Kids |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Main Digital; Saturday, 3:30 p.m., Digital 68.2 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Total times aired | 26 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Biz Kids serves the educational and informational needs of children with its program content, including the importance of understanding the economy and basic business principles. The series features teens starting their own businesses, actively solving problems and developing important life skills. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (10 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Sports Stars of Tomorrow |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 1:00 p.m., Main Digital; Monday, 3:30 p.m., Digital 68.2 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Total times aired | 26 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Sports Stars of Tomorrow" profiles the top national & local college, high school and youth sports talent, providing an in-depth "story telling" look at the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve their goals. "Sports Stars of Tomorrow" will inspire and set a peer-to-peer example for today's teens. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (11 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Wimzie's House |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday-Sunday, 7:00 a.m., Digital 68.3, Beginning November 1, 2017 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 91 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
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. | WIMZIES 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 a complete dramatic episode and the stories feature the puppet characters in situations with themes that are important to the development of young children. Each show has songs which reinforce these themes. In addition to the main story, each show opens with one of the puppet characters introducing himself or herself in a brief video bio. Each show ends with two short segments. One is called Wimzies Reflections. These one minute pieces feature Wimzie in her pajamas and ready for bed with one of the grownup puppet characters. In the reflection Wimzie reviews something that happened during the day and is guided by the grown up to an understanding of that shows theme. The second short segment, which comes after the credits, is called Tips. In these 30 second segments the puppet children offer tips on the following issues nap time, talking without permission, hitting, no means no, inside and outside voices, excluding others, answering the phone, answering the door, eating too fast, crossing the street, dealing with strange animals, saying you are sorry, sneezing, brushing your teeth and washing your hands. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (12 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Think Big |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday, 1:00 p.m., Main Digital |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Think Big serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of having a working knowledge of math, science and physics. The series shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. The series also demonstrates real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that that the physical sciences can be useful, challenging and fun. Each episode presents an invent-off challenge, where teenage teams must invent a machine designed to perform a specific task in limited amount of time, promoting creative thinking and practical skills. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (13 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday, 1:00 p.m., Main Digital |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World" focuses on global, social, educational, and wellness issues around the world. It presents in-depth interviews involving Elizabeth travel and the people she meets along the way. Elizabeth and friends volunteer in areas of special need, from feeding the hungry in Kenya to fitting hearing-impaired children with hearing aids in Vietnam, which promotes social consciousness. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (14 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | The Busy World of Richard Scarry |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m., Digital 68.3, Beginning November 1, 2017 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 91 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
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 Scarrys 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 Scarrys 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 (15 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Rescue |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 3:30 p.m., Digital 68.2 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | 0 |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Animal Rescue" showcases spectacular rescues of all types of animals and focuses on the work of dedicated individuals who treat the various creatures of the animal kingdom. The program also provides safety tips and information about various animals and their habitats. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (16 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Young Icons |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays, 3:30 p.m., Digital 68.2 |
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 inspiring series profiles kids across America who are making a real difference in their communities and the country. Young athletes, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, writers and artists discuss their motivations, goals and early success. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (17 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Real Life 101 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., Digital 68.2 |
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 concept for "Real Life 101" is bold yet simple. Real life jobs and careers are explored in an energetic style as an education and information presentation for teenage viewers. The careers and people chosen to reflect those categories offer a vital inside look at what it would really be like to choose that particular profession. A co-host approach allows for interchange of questions and responses adding viewer stimulation and insight. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Question | Response |
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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 | Rob Meisse |
Address | 2900 Park Avenue West |
City | Mansfield |
State | OH |
Zip | 44906 |
Telephone Number | (419) 529-5900 |
Email Address | robm@wmfd.com |
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. |
Other Matters (1 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Biz Kids |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 1:30 p.m., Main Digital; Saturday, 3:30p.m., Digital 68.2 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Biz Kids serves the educational and informational needs of children with its program content, including the importance of understanding the economy and basic business principles. The series features teens starting their own businesses, actively solving problems and developing important life skills. |
Other Matters (2 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday, 1:30 p.m., 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. | "Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition" provides its target age group with behind-the-screen background and techniques for entering the motion picture, television and home entertainment fields, while introducing them to career opportunities focusing on the creative, technical and artistic skills of the profession. |
Other Matters (3 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Young Icons |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fridays, 3:30 p.m., Digital 68.2 |
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 inspiring series profiles kids across America who are making a real difference in their communities and the country. Young athletes, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, writers and artists discuss their motivations, goals and early success. |
Other Matters (4 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Live Life & Win |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday, 1:30 p.m., 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. | "Live Life & Win" is designed to inspire and enlighten young viewers with inspirational teen success stories, as well as segments focusing on the arts; school and sports; exercise and nutrition; and health and wellness. The series will also promote social responsibility, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement and volunteerism. |
Other Matters (5 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Dog Tales |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday, 1:30 p.m., 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. | "Dog Tales" showcases dogs and dog lovers of all types, providing valuable information about canine health, training, grooming and overall dog care. |
Other Matters (6 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Science |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday, 1:00 p.m., 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. | ANIMAL SCIENCE looks not only at the behavior of animals, but also looks at the how and why an animal is able to excel in its environment. ANIMAL SCIENCE uses animation, graphics, and scientific analysis from animal experts to give viewers more understanding than ever before of these amazing creatures. |
Other Matters (7 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Think Big |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday, 1:00 p.m., 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. | Think Big serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including the importance of having a working knowledge of math, science and physics. The series shows children actively solving problems using scientific principles, combining skill and creativity. The series also demonstrates real-world applications for math, science and engineering, proving that that the physical sciences can be useful, challenging and fun. Each episode presents an invent-off challenge, where teenage teams must invent a machine designed to perform a specific task in limited amount of time, promoting creative thinking and practical skills. |
Other Matters (8 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Sports Stars of Tomorrow |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 1:00 p.m., Main Digital; Monday, 3:30 p.m., Digital 68.2 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Sports Stars of Tomorrow" profiles the top national & local college, high school and youth sports talent, providing an in-depth "story telling" look at the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve their goals. "Sports Stars of Tomorrow" will inspire and set a peer-to-peer example for today's teens. |
Other Matters (9 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday, 1:00 p.m., 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. | "Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World" focuses on global, social, educational, and wellness issues around the world. It presents in-depth interviews involving Elizabeth travel and the people she meets along the way. Elizabeth and friends volunteer in areas of special need, from feeding the hungry in Kenya to fitting hearing-impaired children with hearing aids in Vietnam, which promotes social consciousness. |
Other Matters (10 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | The Country Mouse and the City Mouse Adventures |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday-Sunday, 7:30 a.m., Digital 68.3. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 92 |
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 childrens TV series that employs the fun and fascinating world wide 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 nonstop delight along with nonstop 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 prosocial attitudes and intriguing core knowledge learning focused on world history, geography and language. |
Other Matters (11 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday, 3:30 p.m., Digital 68.2 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
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. | "Dragonfly TV" highlights children doing projects with real hands-on experience and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to investigate science on their own. |
Other Matters (12 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Wizmie's House |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday-Sunday, 7:00 a.m., Digital 68.3 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 92 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | WIMZIES 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 a complete dramatic episode and the stories feature the puppet characters in situations with themes that are important to the development of young children. Each show has songs which reinforce these themes. In addition to the main story, each show opens with one of the puppet characters introducing himself or herself in a brief video bio. Each show ends with two short segments. One is called Wimzies Reflections. These one minute pieces feature Wimzie in her pajamas and ready for bed with one of the grownup puppet characters. In the reflection Wimzie reviews something that happened during the day and is guided by the grown up to an understanding of that shows theme. The second short segment, which comes after the credits, is called Tips. In these 30 second segments the puppet children offer tips on the following issues nap time, talking without permission, hitting, no means no, inside and outside voices, excluding others, answering the phone, answering the door, eating too fast, crossing the street, dealing with strange animals, saying you are sorry, sneezing, brushing your teeth and washing your hands. |
Other Matters (13 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Career Day |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday, 1:30 p.m., 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. | Viewers meet people who actually love their jobs in this childrens series dedicated to prolific professionals. Career Day clocks in for the day with all types of vocations, from a circus choreographer to a cake decorator and a DJ to a doll designer. Viewers learn about what each profession entails from the professionals themselves. |
Other Matters (14 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Real Life 101 |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., Digital 68.2 |
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 concept for "Real Life 101" is bold yet simple. Real life jobs and careers are explored in an energetic style as an education and information presentation for teenage viewers. The careers and people chosen to reflect those categories offer a vital inside look at what it would really be like to choose that particular profession. A co-host approach allows for interchange of questions and responses adding viewer stimulation and insight. |
Other Matters (15 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | The Busy World of Richard Scarry |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday-Sunday, 8:30 a.m., Digital 68.3. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 92 |
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 Scarrys 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 Scarrys 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 (16 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Rescue |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 3:30 p.m., Digital 68.2 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Animal Rescue" showcases spectacular rescues of all types of animals and focuses on the work of dedicated individuals who treat the various creatures of the animal kingdom. The program also provides safety tips and information about various animals and their habitats. |
Other Matters (17 of 17) | Response |
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Program Title | Awesome Adventures |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday, 3:30 p.m., Digital 68.2 |
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 host, as well as two different teens, travel each week to destinations around the world that can be both exotic and remote. AWESOME ADVENTURES is designed to educate, inform and entertain children about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. |
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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. |
Rob Meisse President 07/10/2018 |