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| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
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| Section | Question | Response |
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| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | FOX | |
| Nielsen DMA | Sacramento-Stock-Modesto | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.fox40.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 | 168.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 3.0 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Young Icons |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 7:30am-8am, 01/01/2015-03/31/2015 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| 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. | The weekly half hour series features stories about world class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs all under the age of 18. Examples include Patrick Pedraja, a 14 year old actor and philanthropist who traveled America by RV, raising awareness for cancer by signing donors up for the National Marrow Registry. Another example is Turquoise Thompson, who sprinted her way into the record books and earned herself a full scholarship to UCLA. And then there is Kimberly Anyadike, who became the youngest pilot to fly across the country and sisters Marni and Berni Barta who created Kidflicks, a nonprofit organization that donates new and used DVDs to children in hospitals all across the country. On 8/9/2014 Episode #421 did not air due to News Cut-In (President speaking on IRAQ.(Digital 40.1) |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari Tracks |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 6:00am-6:30am and 6:30am-7:00am 04/01/2015-06/30/2015 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.2)Safari Tracks is a program with content grounded in the natural world and delivered using an approach that, while entertaining to a young audience, highlights the informational and educational aspects of the animal kingdom in the given enviroment of Africa. Viewers receive topic points that help build the ethical decision making necessary to becoming citizens of the planet. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Family Style with Chef Jeff |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 9am-9:30am 04/01/2015-06/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.2) Family Style with Chef Jeff teaches young viewers how making the right choices in the kitchen can lead to healthy, life-changing experiences for the entire family. Each episode demostrates how viewers can cook healthier versions of their favorite dishes and provides valuable health and nutrition information in a fun, interesting format. Family Style uses structural components to help young viewers retain and reflect on current health-related information. The program also includes positive reinforcement through the use of nutrition quizzes and health tips with the ultimate goal of helping young viewers make better, more informative choices about their eating habits, nutrition and health. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays; 7am-7:30am, 7:30am-8am, and 9:30am-10am 04/01/2015-06/30/2015 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 39 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.2) Animal Atlas make the animal world entertaining, enlightening and informational. The series uses humor, natural visuals and an every day attitude to reach the minds of young viewers. It uses a friendly and fascinating presentation of information to engage young viewers and broaden their knowledge and perspective of the animal world. Viewers are exposed to every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding, including apes and giant lizards, sharks and tigers and animals from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and elsewhere. Viewers discover the variety of places and situations that animals live in, how they find food and what they eat, how they play and care for their young, and the dynamics of the family units they live in. Animal Atlas also educates young viewers about endangered species and provides useful information on wildlife conservation. The show incorporates the learning catagories of life sciences, biological sciences and critical thinking skills in teaching viewers about animals and nature. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Zoo Clues |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's 8:00am-8:30am and 8:30am-9:00am 04/01/2015-06/30/2015 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.3)Zoo Clues will engage viewers with the nearly infinite visual richness, animal characteristics, and wild range of animal behaviors. Zoo Clues will leave viewers with a meaningful perspective about animals and meaningful comparisions to their own human characteristics. The variety of the animal kingdom is truly odd and bizarre enough to read like fiction, but the clever narration of Zoo Clues links disparate information together in a way that always makes clear that what viewers see is real, natural, and relates to their own life in the real world. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On The Spot |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's 9:00am-9:30am and 9:30am-10:00am 04/01/2015-06/30/2015 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.3) On The Spot is a question and answer show challenging viewers to recall middle and high school knowledge about history, science, math, English, second languages, health, geography, art, music, and technology, and then teaches them the answer. The show uses an entertaining on-the-street format to test how well young people know the information contained in their own national curriculum. The format allows a wide range of topics to be blended. The program also succeeds in modeling all ages, races and genders as successful, knowledgeable individuals. Although there are right and wrong answers, there are right answers from people that every audience member can idenify with so that they see a representative from their own group succeeding. In turn, it also allows viewers to learn respect for those outside their own group. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Coolest Places on Earth |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays; 8am-8:30am 04/01/2015-06/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.2) The Coolest Places On Earth takes young viewers on a journey of discovery to the most amazing and astonishing places on the planet - cities, festivals, landmarks and works of nature. Each location's history and culture is explored. Each episode features three specific locations and delivers fast-paced information to engage the young viewer. The program features facts about history, geography and culture with a goal of providing young viewers with inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the diverse world aroung them. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Coolest Places on Earth |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 8am-8:30am, 01/01/2015-03/31/2015 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.1) The Coolest Places On Earth takes young viewers on a journey of discovery to the most amazing and astonishing places on the planet - cities, festivals, landmarks and works of nature. Each location's history and culture is explored. Each episode features three specific locations and delivers fast-paced information to engage the young viewer. The program features facts about history, geography and culture with a goal of providing young viewers with inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the diverse world aroung them. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On The Spot |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 8:30am-9:00am, 04/01/2015-06/30/ |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.1) On The Spot is a question and answer show challenging viewers to recall middle and high school knowledge about history, science, math, English, second languages, health, geography, art, music, and technology, and then teaches them the answer. The show uses an entertaining on-the-street format to test how well young people know the information contained in their own national curriculum. The format allows a wide range of topics to be blended. The program also succeeds in modeling all ages, races and genders as successful, knowledgeable individuals. Although there are right and wrong answers, there are right answers from people that every audience member can idenify with so that they see a representative from their own group succeeding. In turn, it also allows viewers to learn respect for those outside their own group. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9:30am-10am, 04/01/2015-06/30/2015 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.01)What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lead us? Xploration Earth 2050 strives to answer these questions and more wth scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers. Viewers will be taken on an educational adventure as the show tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment. |
| 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 | 04/19/2015 3:30pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-04-18 |
| Episode # | 4/18/2015 #132 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 9:00am-9:30am, 04/01/2015-06/30/2015 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.1) Animal Atlas make the animal world entertaining, enlightening and informational. The series uses humor, natural visuals and an every day attitude to reach the minds of young viewers. It uses a friendly and fascinating presentation of information to engage young viewers and broaden their knowledge and perspective of the animal world. Viewers are exposed to every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding, including apes and giant lizards, sharks and tigers and animals from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and elsewhere. Viewers discover the variety of places and situations that animals live in, how they find food and what they eat, how they play and care for their young, and the dynamics of the family units they live in. Animal Atlas also educates young viewers about endangered species and provides useful information on wildlife conservation. The show incorporates the learning catagories of life sciences, biological sciences and critical thinking skills in teaching viewers about animals and nature. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Animal Atlas |
| List date and time rescheduled | 4/19/2015 3:00pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2015-04-18 |
| Episode # | 4/18/2015 #1118 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's 7:00am-7:30am and 7:30am-8:00am 04/01/2015-06/30/2015 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.3) Animal Atlas make the animal world entertaining, enlightening and informational. The series uses humor, natural visuals and an every day attitude to reach the minds of young viewers. It uses a friendly and fascinating presentation of information to engage young viewers and broaden their knowledge and perspective of the animal world. Viewers are exposed to every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding, including apes and giant lizards, sharks and tigers and animals from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and elsewhere. Viewers discover the variety of places and situations that animals live in, how they find food and what they eat, how they play and care for their young, and the dynamics of the family units they live in. Animal Atlas also educates young viewers about endangered species and provides useful information on wildlife conservation. The show incorporates the learning catagories of life sciences, biological sciences and critical thinking skills in teaching viewers about animals and nature. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On the Spot |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 8:30am-9am 04/01/2015-06/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.2) On The Spot is a question and answer show challenging viewers to recall middle and high school knowledge about history, science, math, English, second languages, health, geography, art, music, and technology, and then teaches them the answer. The show uses an entertaining on-the-street format to test how well young people know the information contained in their own national curriculum. The format allows a wide range of topics to be blended. The program also succeeds in modeling all ages, races and genders as successful, knowledgeable individuals. Although there are right and wrong answers, there are right answers from people that every audience member can idenify with so that they see a representative from their own group succeeding. In turn, it also allows viewers to learn respect for those outside their own group. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | State to State |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's, 7am-7:30am 01/01/2015-03/31/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.1)America. 50 states. 16 territories. 1 D.C. And a slogan that proudly announces the country's incredible diversity: "Out of many, one." Let's go see the many. "State to State "takes you to every corner of America. From the hectic dazzle of the Big Apple, the rawhide spirit of Wyoming, the revival of St. Louis, the frontier of innovation in Silicon Valley, the live music of New Orleans and Austin, the Vegas glitz, the LA glamor, the Hawaiian luau, the highest peaks, the driest deserts, the biggest events, and the hidden gems. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
| Name of children's programming liaison | Sandra Mansfield |
| Address | 4655 Fruitridge Road |
| City | Sacramento |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 95820 |
| Telephone Number | 916-454-4422 |
| Email Address | Sandra.Mansfield@Fox40.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. | KTXL ceased analog broadcast on June 12, 2009, thus the answer to Question 7(b) should be No. KTXL became an affilate of the Antenna TV network, carried on channel 40.2 on January 1, 2011. KTXL became an affilate of the THIS-TV network, carried on channel 40.3 on January 1, 2015. Episodes of "Animal Atlas" and "On the Spot" airing on digital channels 40.1, 40.2 and 40.3, and "The Coolest Places on Earth" airing on digital cahnnels 40.1 and 40.2 each week are from different seasons, assuring that no episode airs within 7 days of an airing on the other channel. |
| Other Matters (1 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays; 9am-9:30am; 07/01/2015-09/05/2015, Saturday's 7:30am-8:00am 09/12/2015-09/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.1) Animal Atlas make the animal world entertaining, enlightening and informational. The series uses humor, natural visuals and an every day attitude to reach the minds of young viewers. It uses a friendly and fascinating presentation of information to engage young viewers and broaden their knowledge and perspective of the animal world. Viewers are exposed to every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding, including apes and giant lizards, sharks and tigers and animals from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and elsewhere. Viewers discover the variety of places and situations that animals live in, how they find food and what they eat, how they play and care for their young, and the dynamics of the family units they live in. Animal Atlas also educates young viewers about endangered species and provides useful information on wildlife conservation. The show incorporates the learning catagories of life sciences, biological sciences and critical thinking skills in teaching viewers about animals and nature. |
| Other Matters (2 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On The Spot |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays; 8:30am-9am; 07/01/2015-09/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.1) On The Spot is a question and answer show challenging viewers to recall middle and high school knowledge about history, science, math, English, second languages, health, geography, art, music, and technology, and then teaches them the answer. The show uses an entertaining on-the-street format to test how well young people know the information contained in their own national curriculum. The format allows a wide range of topics to be blended. The program also succeeds in modeling all ages, races and genders as successful, knowledgeable individuals. Although there are right and wrong answers, there are right answers from people that every audience member can idenify with so that they see a representative from their own group succeeding. In turn, it also allows viewers to learn respect for those outside their own group. |
| Other Matters (3 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's 7am-7:30am, 7:30am-8am; 07/01/2015-09/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.3) Animal Atlas make the animal world entertaining, enlightening and informational. The series uses humor, natural visuals and an every day attitude to reach the minds of young viewers. It uses a friendly and fascinating presentation of information to engage young viewers and broaden their knowledge and perspective of the animal world. Viewers are exposed to every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding, including apes and giant lizards, sharks and tigers and animals from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and elsewhere. Viewers discover the variety of places and situations that animals live in, how they find food and what they eat, how they play and care for their young, and the dynamics of the family units they live in. Animal Atlas also educates young viewers about endangered species and provides useful information on wildlife conservation. The show incorporates the learning catagories of life sciences, biological sciences and critical thinking skills in teaching viewers about animals and nature. |
| Other Matters (4 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Family Style with Chef Jeff |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 9:00am-9:30am, 07/01/2015-09/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.2) Family Style with Chef Jeff teaches young viewers how making the right choices in the kitchen can lead to healthy, life-changing experiences for the entire family. Each episode demostrates how viewers can cook healthier versions of their favorite dishes and provides valuable health and nutrition information in a fun, interesting format. Family Style uses structural components to help young viewers retain and reflect on current health-related information. The program also includes positive reinforcement through the use of nutrition quizzes and health tips with the ultimate goal of helping young viewers make better, more informative choices about their eating habits, nutrition and health. |
| Other Matters (5 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Coolest Places on Earth |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays; 8am-8:30am; 07/01/2015-09/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.1) The Coolest Places On Earth takes young viewers on a journey of discovery to the most amazing and astonishing places on the planet - cities, festivals, landmarks and works of nature. Each location's history and culture is explored. Each episode features three specific locations and delivers fast-paced information to engage the young viewer. The program features facts about history, geography and culture with a goal of providing young viewers with inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the diverse world aroung them. |
| Other Matters (6 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On The Spot |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 8:30am-9:00am, 07/01/2015-09/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.2) On The Spot is a question and answer show challenging viewers to recall middle and high school knowledge about history, science, math, English, second languages, health, geography, art, music, and technology, and then teaches them the answer. The show uses an entertaining on-the-street format to test how well young people know the information contained in their own national curriculum. The format allows a wide range of topics to be blended. The program also succeeds in modeling all ages, races and genders as successful, knowledgeable individuals. Although there are right and wrong answers, there are right answers from people that every audience member can idenify with so that they see a representative from their own group succeeding. In turn, it also allows viewers to learn respect for those outside their own group. |
| Other Matters (7 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Animal Science |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 9:00am-9:30am 09/12/2015-09/30/2015 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.1)While most animal shows look at the behavior of animals, Xploration Animal Science goes one step further to look at how and why an animal is able to excel in its enviroment. This series uses animation, graphics, and scientific analysis from animal experts to give viewers more understanding than ever before of these amazing creatures. |
| Other Matters (8 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | State to State |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays; 7am-7:30am; 07/01/2015-09/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.1)America. 50 states. 16 territories. 1 D.C. And a slogan that proudly announces the country's incredible diversity: "Out of many, one." Let's go see the many. "State to State "takes you to every corner of America. From the hectic dazzle of the Big Apple, the rawhide spirit of Wyoming, the revival of St. Louis, the frontier of innovation in Silicon Valley, the live music of New Orleans and Austin, the Vegas glitz, the LA glamor, the Hawaiian luau, the highest peaks, the driest deserts, the biggest events, and the hidden gems. |
| Other Matters (9 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 7:00am-7:30am, 7:30am-8:00am and 9:30am-10:00am, 07/01/2015-09/30/2015 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 39 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.2) Animal Atlas make the animal world entertaining, enlightening and informational. The series uses humor, natural visuals and an every day attitude to reach the minds of young viewers. It uses a friendly and fascinating presentation of information to engage young viewers and broaden their knowledge and perspective of the animal world. Viewers are exposed to every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding, including apes and giant lizards, sharks and tigers and animals from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and elsewhere. Viewers discover the variety of places and situations that animals live in, how they find food and what they eat, how they play and care for their young, and the dynamics of the family units they live in. Animal Atlas also educates young viewers about endangered species and provides useful information on wildlife conservation. The show incorporates the learning catagories of life sciences, biological sciences and critical thinking skills in teaching viewers about animals and nature. |
| Other Matters (10 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari Tracks |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays; 6am-6:30am, 6:30am-7am; 07/01/2015-09/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.2)Safari Tracks is a program with content grounded in the natural world and delivered using an approach that, while entertaining to a young audience, highlights the informational and educational aspects of the animal kingdom in the given enviroment of Africa. Viewers receive topic points that help build the ethical decision making necessary to becoming citizens of the planet. |
| Other Matters (11 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Young Icons |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays; 7:30am-8am; 07/01/2015-9/05/2015 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.1) The weekly half hour series features stories about world class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs all under the age of 18. Examples include Patrick Pedraja, a 14 year old actor and philanthropist who traveled America by RV, raising awareness for cancer by signing donors up for the National Marrow Registry. Another example is Turquoise Thompson, who sprinted her way into the record books and earned herself a full scholarship to UCLA. And then there is Kimberly Anyadike, who became the youngest pilot to fly across the country and sisters Marni and Berni Barta who created Kidflicks, a nonprofit organization that donates new and used DVDs to children in hospitals all across the country. |
| Other Matters (12 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Coolest Places on Earth |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's 8:00am-8:30am, 07/01/2015-09/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.2) The Coolest Places On Earth takes young viewers on a journey of discovery to the most amazing and astonishing places on the planet - cities, festivals, landmarks and works of nature. Each location's history and culture is explored. Each episode features three specific locations and delivers fast-paced information to engage the young viewer. The program features facts about history, geography and culture with a goal of providing young viewers with inspiration and information to better understand and appreciate the diverse world aroung them. |
| Other Matters (13 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Xploration Earth 2050 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays; 9:30am-10am; 07/01/2015-09/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.1)What will the world look like in 2050? Where will advancements in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics lead us? Xploration Earth 2050 strives to answer these questions and more wth scientists, inventors, doctors, science fiction writers, and creative thinkers. Viewers will be taken on an educational adventure as the show tackles future challenges in everything from transportation to health care to the environment. |
| Other Matters (14 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Zoo Clues |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's 8am-8:30am, 8:30am-9am; 07/01/2015-09/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.3)Zoo Clues will engage viewers with the nearly infinite visual richness, animal characteristics, and wild range of animal behaviors. Zoo Clues will leave viewers with a meaningful perspective about animals and meaningful comparisions to their own human characteristics. The variety of the animal kingdom is truly odd and bizarre enough to read like fiction, but the clever narration of Zoo Clues links disparate information together in a way that always makes clear that what viewers see is real, natural, and relates to their own life in the real world. |
| Other Matters (15 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On The Spot |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's 9am-9:30am, 9:30am-10am; 07/01/2015-09/30/2015 |
| 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. | (Digital 40.3) On The Spot is a question and answer show challenging viewers to recall middle and high school knowledge about history, science, math, English, second languages, health, geography, art, music, and technology, and then teaches them the answer. The show uses an entertaining on-the-street format to test how well young people know the information contained in their own national curriculum. The format allows a wide range of topics to be blended. The program also succeeds in modeling all ages, races and genders as successful, knowledgeable individuals. Although there are right and wrong answers, there are right answers from people that every audience member can idenify with so that they see a representative from their own group succeeding. In turn, it also allows viewers to learn respect for those outside their own group. |
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