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January 2015
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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0025703364
File Number:
CPR-162328
Submit Date:
01/07/2015
Call Sign:
WBIR-TV
Facility ID:
46984
City:
KNOXVILLE
State:
TN
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
01/07/2015
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Fourth Quarter of 2014

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network NBC
Nielsen DMA Knoxille
Web Home Page Address www.wbir.com

Digital Core Programming

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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 168.0
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: 6.0
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? Yes

Digital Core Programs(15)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 15) Response
Program Title Travel Thru History
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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. Aired on 10.2, Me-TV Network,Travel Thru History is designed to spark interest and enthusiasm in teens and their families to learn about our country's rich and fascinating history. Series visits diverse locales across the U.S. from Las Vegas to Key West.
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 Travel Thru History
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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. Aired on 10.2, Me-TV Network,Travel Thru History is designed to spark interest and enthusiasm in teens and their families to learn about our country's rich and fascinating history. Series visits diverse locales across the U.S. from Las Vegas to Key West.
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 Mystery Hunters
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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. Mystery Hunters Araya and Christina, regular kids with inquisitive minds, travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into tales that have baffled people throughout the ages - the Loch Ness Monster, unraveling a smelly mummy, learning the true story of King Tut. Armed with video cameras and their insights they use critical thinking, gather facts and meet experts and use scientific reasoning to show that things aren't always what they seem. Back in the Mystery Lab, skeptical scientist Doubting Dave, who assists the Mystery Hunters, challenges viewers to send in their own mysteries and tackles the questions with experiments and logical explanations.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 15) Response
Program Title Mystery Hunters
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 8:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Mystery Hunters Araya and Christina, regular kids with inquisitive minds, travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into tales that have baffled people throughout the ages - the Loch Ness Monster, unraveling a smelly mummy, learning the true story of King Tut. Armed with video cameras and their insights they use critical thinking, gather facts and meet experts and use scientific reasoning to show that things aren't always what they seem. Back in the Mystery Lab, skeptical scientist Doubting Dave, who assists the Mystery Hunters, challenges viewers to send in their own mysteries and tackles the questions with experiments and logical explanations.
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 Chica Show
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
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 2
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The doors of "The Costume Coop" are now open for business! Step into the Coop as Chica, Kelly and the singing/dancing duo of Mr. and Mrs. C....(also known as Chica's Mom and Dad)...welcome you with open wings for fantastic adventures and dress-up fun.
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 Tree Fu Tom
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
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 2
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. It's time for an adventure! Watch Justin and his pals, Olive and Squidgy, as they become stars in the biggest stories of all time, told from every corner of the world!
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 15) Response
Program Title Noodle & Doodle
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 5
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 8
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 7
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Instructional series features art projects and cooking projects around a theme. Host, Sean, drives around in a double-decker bus fully equipped with art supplies and a kitchen, ready for any assignment. Projects encourage parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something to display within the child's home. Side-kick, Doggity, is a beagle who transforms into an animated character during trips to a parallel universe, set in a kitchen full of prank playing animated characters. Art projects promote utilizing recycled materials in order to demonstrate that creativity can transform something intended for one purpose into something that achieves a completely different goal.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Noodle & Doodle
List date and time rescheduled Saturday, 11/29/14, 9:30 a.m.
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/29/14, 12:30 p.m.
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program Noodle & Doodle
List date and time rescheduled Saturday, 12/6/14, 9:30 a.m.
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/6/14, 12:30 p.m.
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program Noodle & Doodle
List date and time rescheduled Saturday, 10/25/14, 9:30 a.m.
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/25/14, 12:30 p.m.
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program Noodle & Doodle
List date and time rescheduled Saturday, 11/8/14, 9:30 a.m.
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/8/14, 12:30 p.m.
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program Noodle & Doodle
List date and time rescheduled Saturday, 10/18/14, 9:30 p.m.
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/18/14, 12:30 p.m.
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Title of Program Noodle & Doodle
List date and time rescheduled Saturday, 11/22/14, 9:30 a.m.
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 11/22/14, 12:30 p.m.
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #7

Questions Response
Title of Program Noodle & Doodle
List date and time rescheduled Saturday, 10/4/14, 9:30 a.m.
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 10/4/14, 12:30 p.m.
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #8

Questions Response
Title of Program Noodle & Doodle
List date and time rescheduled Saturday, 12/20/14, 9:30 AM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Saturday, 12/20/14, 12:30 PM
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (8 of 15) Response
Program Title Astroblast!
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
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 2
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Astroblast! follows the adventures of a crew of space animals who run the Astroblast Space Station - the coolest hangout in the galaxy. The team are best friends who learn to accept their differences, help one another, make new friends and discover that getting along is always out of this world.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 15) Response
Program Title Mystery Hunters
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
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. Mystery Hunters Araya and Christina, regular kids with inquisitive minds, travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into tales that have baffled people throughout the ages - the Loch Ness Monster, unraveling a smelly mummy, learning the true story of King Tut. Armed with video cameras and their insights they use critical thinking, gather facts and meet experts and use scientific reasoning to show that things aren't always what they seem. Back in the Mystery Lab, skeptical scientist Doubting Dave, who assists the Mystery Hunters, challenges viewers to send in their own mysteries and tackles the questions with experiments and logical explanations.
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 Green Screen Adventures
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 8:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Aired on 10.2, ME-TV Network, Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry and story theatre. Stories are based on writing of elementary school students. Children get the message that their words have power, that their voices are being heard. Emphasis on Curiosity, Confidence,Citizenship and Compassion as well as the three "R"s.
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 Mystery Hunters
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 9:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Mystery Hunters Araya and Christina, regular kids with inquisitive minds, travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into tales that have baffled people throughout the ages - the Loch Ness Monster, unraveling a smelly mummy, learning the true story of King Tut. Armed with video cameras and their insights they use critical thinking, gather facts and meet experts and use scientific reasoning to show that things aren't always what they seem. Back in the Mystery Lab, skeptical scientist Doubting Dave, who assists the Mystery Hunters, challenges viewers to send in their own mysteries and tackles the questions with experiments and logical explanations.
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 Poppy Cat
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 12:00 p.m.
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 2
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Join Poppy Cat and her friends as they embark on extraordinary adventures through fantastical lands. Seen through the eyes of Poppy's imaginative young owner, a little girl called Lara, each episode tells the tale of a very special cat and her colorful band of friends.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (13 of 15) Response
Program Title Mystery Hunters
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 8:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Mystery Hunters Araya and Christina, regular kids with inquisitive minds, travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into tales that have baffled people throughout the ages - the Loch Ness Monster, unraveling a smelly mummy, learning the true story of King Tut. Armed with video cameras and their insights they use critical thinking, gather facts and meet experts and use scientific reasoning to show that things aren't always what they seem. Back in the Mystery Lab, skeptical scientist Doubting Dave, who assists the Mystery Hunters, challenges viewers to send in their own mysteries and tackles the questions with experiments and logical explanations.
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 LazyTown
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 11:30 a.m.
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 2
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The citizens of LazyTown learn the importance of things like eating right and exercising from the ultra-athletic superhero, Sportucus, who must stop the evil plots of Robbie Rotten, who hates physical activity.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (15 of 15) Response
Program Title Green Screen Adventures
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Aired on 10.2, ME-TV Network, Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry and story theatre. Stories are based on writing of elementary school students. Children get the message that their words have power, that their voices are being heard. Emphasis on Curiosity, Confidence,Citizenship and Compassion as well as the three "R"s.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1)

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 1) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna Into the Wild
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: Sunday, 11:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 10
Number of Preemptions 3
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 14 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Jack Hanna Into the Wild invites viewers to remote and wild locations around the world. America's most beloved animal adventurer provides insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planet's most precious and endangered species.
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

Date and Time Aired:

Questions Response
Date Time 12/21/14, 12:00 PM12/7/14, 12:00 PM
Date Time 11/9/14, 12:00 PM

Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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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 Kathy Woodson
Address 1513 Bill Williams Avenue
City Knoxville
State TN
Zip 37917
Telephone Number (865) 544-3213
Email Address kwoodson@wbir.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. Noodle & Doodle were preempted and were moved 8 times from 12:30 PM to 9:30 AM by NBC because of NBC Soccer games.

Other Matters (15)

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Other Matters (1 of 15) Response
Program Title The Chica Show
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 10:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The doors of "The Costume Coop" are now open for business! Step into the Coop as Chica, Kelly and the singing/dancing duo of Mr. and Mrs. C....(also known as Chica's Mom and Dad)...welcome you with open wings for fantastic adventures and dress-up fun.
Other Matters (2 of 15) Response
Program Title Tree Fu Tom
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 11:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Tree Fu Tom is all about the amazing adventures of a young boy called Tom in the wondrous, enchanted kingdom of Treetopolis, where movement creates magic and the audience can be superheroes too.
Other Matters (3 of 15) Response
Program Title Mystery Hunters
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 8:30 a.m.
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. Aired on 10.2, Me-TV Network, Mystery Hunters Araya and Christina, regular kids with inquisitive minds, travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into tales that have baffled people throughout the ages - the Loch Ness Monster, unraveling a smelly mummy, learning the true story of King Tut. Armed with video cameras and their insights they use critical thinking, gather facts and meet experts and use scientific reasoning to show that things aren't always what they seem. Back in the Mystery Lab, skeptical scientist Doubting Dave, who assists the Mystery Hunters, challenges viewers to send in their own mysteries and tackles the questions with experiments and logical explanations.
Other Matters (4 of 15) Response
Program Title Travel Thru History
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
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. Aired on 10.2, Me-TV Network,Travel Thru History is designed to spark interest and enthusiasm in teens and their families to learn about our country's rich and fascinating history. Series visits diverse locales across the U.S. from Las Vegas to Key West.
Other Matters (5 of 15) Response
Program Title LazyTown
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 11:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The citizens of LazyTown learn the importance of things like eating right and exercising from the ultra-athletic superhero, Sportucus, who must stop the evil plots of Robbie Rotten, who hates physical activity.
Other Matters (6 of 15) Response
Program Title Food for Thought
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 10
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. Aired on 10.3, The Justice Network (launching 1/20/15), six different episodes of Food for Thought will approach food from a fresh and enlightening perspective - from exploring a wide variety of indigenous foods that are celebrated by cultures across the world to providing easy ways to grow healthy produce within one's own community. The host, Claire Thomas, will not only showcase her passion for food as a lifestyle but will fulfill her dream of sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge with young people
Other Matters (7 of 15) Response
Program Title Mystery Hunters
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday, 8:00 a.m.
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. Aired on 10.2, Me-TV Network, Mystery Hunters Araya and Christina, regular kids with inquisitive minds, travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into tales that have baffled people throughout the ages - the Loch Ness Monster, unraveling a smelly mummy, learning the true story of King Tut. Armed with video cameras and their insights they use critical thinking, gather facts and meet experts and use scientific reasoning to show that things aren't always what they seem. Back in the Mystery Lab, skeptical scientist Doubting Dave, who assists the Mystery Hunters, challenges viewers to send in their own mysteries and tackles the questions with experiments and logical explanations.
Other Matters (8 of 15) Response
Program Title Noodle and Doodle
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Instructional series features art projects and cooking projects around a theme. Host, Sean, drives around in a double-decker bus fully equipped with art supplies and a kitchen, ready for any assignment. Projects encourage parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something to display within the child's home. Side-kick, Doggity, is a beagle who transforms into an animated character during trips to a parallel universe, set in a kitchen full of prank playing animated characters. Art projects promote utilizing recycled materials in order to demonstrate that creativity can transform something intended for one purpose into something that achieves a completely different goal.
Other Matters (9 of 15) Response
Program Title Green Screen Adventures
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 8:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Aired on 10.2, ME-TV Network, Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry and story theatre. Stories are based on writing of elementary school students. Children get the message that their words have power, that their voices are being heard. Emphasis on Curiosity, Confidence,Citizenship and Compassion as well as the three "R"s.
Other Matters (10 of 15) Response
Program Title Poppy Cat
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 12:00 p.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Join Poppy Cat and her friends as they embark on extraordinary adventures through fantastical lands. Seen through the eyes of Poppy's imaginative young owner, a little girl called Lara, each episode tells the tale of a very special cat and her colorful band of friends.
Other Matters (11 of 15) Response
Program Title Green Screen Adventures
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 8:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Aired on 10.2, ME-TV Network, Green Screen Adventures sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry and story theatre. Stories are based on writing of elementary school students. Children get the message that their words have power, that their voices are being heard. Emphasis on Curiosity, Confidence,Citizenship and Compassion as well as the three "R"s.
Other Matters (12 of 15) Response
Program Title Mystery Hunters
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 10:00 a.m.
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. Aired on 10.2, Me-TV Network, Mystery Hunters Araya and Christina, regular kids with inquisitive minds, travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into tales that have baffled people throughout the ages - the Loch Ness Monster, unraveling a smelly mummy, learning the true story of King Tut. Armed with video cameras and their insights they use critical thinking, gather facts and meet experts and use scientific reasoning to show that things aren't always what they seem. Back in the Mystery Lab, skeptical scientist Doubting Dave, who assists the Mystery Hunters, challenges viewers to send in their own mysteries and tackles the questions with experiments and logical explanations.
Other Matters (13 of 15) Response
Program Title Mystery Hunters
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 10:30 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 430 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. Aired on 10.2, Me-TV Network, Mystery Hunters Araya and Christina, regular kids with inquisitive minds, travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into tales that have baffled people throughout the ages - the Loch Ness Monster, unraveling a smelly mummy, learning the true story of King Tut. Armed with video cameras and their insights they use critical thinking, gather facts and meet experts and use scientific reasoning to show that things aren't always what they seem. Back in the Mystery Lab, skeptical scientist Doubting Dave, who assists the Mystery Hunters, challenges viewers to send in their own mysteries and tackles the questions with experiments and logical explanations.
Other Matters (14 of 15) Response
Program Title Astroblast!
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Astroblast! follows the adventures of a crew of space animals who run the Astroblast Space Station - the coolest hangout in the galaxy. The team of animals who run it are the best of friends - Comet, Halley, Sputnik, Radar and Jet - all under the watchful eye of Sal the Octopus. But when you stick five friends with very different personalities in one place - things are bound to get messy. Through it all, the "Astroblast!" crew accept their differences, help one another, make new friends, and discover that getting along is always out of this world.
Other Matters (15 of 15) Response
Program Title Travel Thru History
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
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. Aired on 10.2, Me-TV Network,Travel Thru History is designed to spark interest and enthusiasm in teens and their families to learn about our country's rich and fascinating history. Series visits diverse locales across the U.S. from Las Vegas to Key West.

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