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

FRN:
0001565050
File Number:
CPR-119592
Submit Date:
04/08/2011
Call Sign:
WYFF
Facility ID:
53905
City:
GREENVILLE
State:
SC
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
04/08/2011
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : First Quarter of 2011

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 Greenville-Spart-Ashvlle-Ands
Web Home Page Address www.wyff4.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 4.0
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 Programs(13)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 13) Response
Program Title TURBO DOGS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10:00am - 10:30am January 1,8,15,22,29 February 5,12,19,26 March 5,12,19,26
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. TURBO DOGS is an animated show based on the books (Racer Dogs) by Bob Kolar. The series follows a group of six dogs from Racerville who love to compete with one another in races. In each story, one or more of the dogs encounter and solve problems that teach them social-emotional lessons on good sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, playing fair, and friendship. The show also imparts information on the mechanics of racing like directionality and the concepts of distance and time. The social-emotional messages are embedded through the stories using action and humor. The tags at the end of each episode reiterate and establish the educational message learned by the dogs. Program is broadcast on the main digital channel.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 13) Response
Program Title PEARLIE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 12:30pm - 1:00pm January 8,15,22,29 Feburary 5,12,19,26 March 5,12,19,26
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Pearlie is an animated comedy series based on the children's book series Pearlie the Park Fairy by Wendy Harmer. Pearlie is an optimistic, light-hearted fairy who sees the good in everybody, but often gets into situations because her desire to help is larger than her capacity to deliver. Aimed for an audience within the 6-10 year old range, Pearlie focuses on the importance of following the rules, using good judgment and learning how to avoid getting into trouble. Since Pearlie was appointed by Fairy Head Quarters (HQ) to keep Jubilee Park in sparkling order she has constant challenges with her basic goal of keeping everyone happy and making sure the park functions smoothly. Pearlie's nemesis and cousin Saphira, often takes advantage of Pearlie's good nature which requires that Pearlie must also frequently outwit the park bully. In each episode, we see Pearlie approach new tasks and problems with a great deal of enthusiasm, but without the organization required to get the job done. Through plot developments and with the assistance of her friends, Opal and Jasper, she learns what to do and what not to do in each situation so the park can be restored to order. Program is broadcast on the main digital channel.
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 PEARLIE
List date and time rescheduled Jan 2, 2011 -1:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Jan 1, 2011
Reason for Preemption Public Interest
Digital Core Program (3 of 13) Response
Program Title BABAR
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 11:30am - 12:00pm January 8,15,22,29 February 5,12,19,26 March 5,12,19,26
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. BABAR is a young elephant who returns to the jungle where he builds the city of Celesteville and is crowned King of the Elephants. A dedicated ruler and family-elephant, Babar experiences many challenges as he journeys through life, and learns to rise above them through strength and optimism. Each episode begins with a look into Babar's present life, primarily in his role as a father who teaches his children the value of people, things and relationships through his own experience from the jungle to the city. Each episode in the show carries with it a social-emotional message that is established at the end of Babar's story. Program is broadcast on the main digital channel.
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 BABAR
List date and time rescheduled Jan 2, 2011 -12:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Jan 1, 2011
Reason for Preemption Public Interest
Digital Core Program (4 of 13) Response
Program Title The Busy World of Richard Scarry
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 11:30am - 12:00pm January 1,8,15,22,29 February 5,12,19,26 March 5,12,19,26
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 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Based on the Scarry books, the TV series uses themes that are congruent with the interests of pre-school and early elementary school children. These include: love of parents, mastery, power, possession, personal routines and family living. The aim of the series is to make television a positive force in the lives of these children. Program is broadcast on the secondary digital channel.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 13) Response
Program Title Dance Revolution
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 12:30pm - 1:00pm January 1,8,15,22,29 February 5,12,19,26 March 5,12,19,26
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 10 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The goal of Dance Revolution is to teach and promote dance as a means of exercise and an avenue to good health. Combining the popular appeal of Hip-hop dance, the proven attraction of a talent contest and some of the messaging techniques of contemporary web-sites, Dance Revolution teaches dance and encourages young viewers to get up and move. Program is broadcast on the secondary digital channel.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 13) Response
Program Title WILLAS WILD LIFE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 12:00pm - 12:30pm January 8,15,22,2 March 5,12,19,26
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. WILLAS WILD LIFE is an enchanting series about a little girls unique home life that is sure to keep you in stitches and warm your heart. Willas Wild Life follows the adventures of a Willa, an unforgettable little girl who, like a young Lucy in I Love Lucy, finds herself in comic predicaments that only seem to escalate as she fumbles through solutions. But thanks to her loving and patient father, and her entire extended family of personality rich zoo animals, Willa manages to overcome her obstacles, learn a little something, and have a great time along the way. Program is broadcast on the main digital channel.
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 WILLAS WILD LIFE
List date and time rescheduled Jan 2, 2011 -1:00pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Jan 1, 2011
Reason for Preemption Public Interest
Digital Core Program (7 of 13) Response
Program Title THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 11:00am - 11:30am January 8,15,22,29 February 5,12,19,26 March 5,12,19,26
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Magic School Bus is based on series of children's books about science written by Joanna Cole. The show features the ingenious Ms. Frizzle, an elementary school teacher and intrepid explorer who piles her students into her Magic School Bus and takes them on amazing field trips to impossible locations. The goal of each field trip to answer questions or learn many new things about the place the class visits. Each episode is a fact filled expedition to places as diverse as the solar system, the human body, or even inside weather systems. The bus transforms to suit the environment and the kids freely explore and share their learning with each other and with Ms. Frizzle, who nudges her students to "make connections" and answer their own questions with research. The class pet, Lizzie, a large lizard, accompanies the class on their field trips. The content of the show is appropriate for children from ages 6 to 10 and in addition to all the factual content, the children also have a socio-emotional problem to solve that is embedded into the story line. Program is broadcast on the main digital channel.
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 THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS
List date and time rescheduled Jan 2, 2011 -12:00pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted
Episode # Jan 1, 2011
Reason for Preemption Public Interest
Digital Core Program (8 of 13) Response
Program Title Busytown Mysteries
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10:30am - 11:00am January 1,8,15,22,29 February 5,12,19,26 March 5,12,19,26
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 3 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Busytown Mysteries is an investigative learning show for young children- based on the questions and conundrums relevant to this ready-to-learn target audience and geared to their unique level of understanding. The shows educational content includes a range of meaningful metacognitive, social-emotional, and core-knowledge learning goals aimed at promoting school readiness. The series gives youngsters an understanding and appreciation of the critical thinking skills involved in scientific inquiry. It brings them a broad base of interesting knowledge on which to practice these skills. Busytown Mysteries also aids in engaging kids in new learning and gives them a chance to hone and develop their growing sense of humor. Program is broadcast on the secondary digital channel.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 13) Response
Program Title Cake
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 12:00pm - 12:30pm January 1,8,15,22,29 February 5,12,19,26 March 5,12,19,26
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 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. To promote creativity and individuality and prosocial behavior through teaching young viewers how to recycle old objects into new by means of do-it-yourself handicrafts in the context of highly positive interpersonal interactions. Each episode Cake and her friends gather to discuss array of issues that most young adolescents confront on an almost daily basis. The characters are highly supportive of each other and they clearly and concretely display positive interpersonal interactions. Program is broadcast on the secondary digital channel.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 13) Response
Program Title The Busy World of Richard Scarry
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 11:00am - 11:30am January 1,8,15,22,29 February 5,12,19,26 March 5,12,19,26
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 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Based on the Scarry books, the TV series uses themes that are congruent with the interests of pre-school and early elementary school children. These include: love of parents, mastery, power, possession, personal routines and family living. The aim of the series is to make television a positive force in the lives of these children. Program is broadcast on the secondary digital channel.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 13) Response
Program Title SHELLDON
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10:30am - 11:00am January 1,8,15,22,29 February 5,12,19,26 March 5,12,19,26
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. SHELLDON is a lighthearted series that aims to entertain while educating children about marine life. Set in the world of seashells, the show also informs kids on what they can do to help make the world a better and greener place. The series for kids 6 to 10 years of age focuses on environmental themes. Program is broadcast on the main digital channel.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 13) Response
Program Title Green Screen Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10:00am - 10:30am January 1,8,15,22,29 February 5,12,19,26 March 5,12,19,26
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 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Utilizing humor as a powerful learning tool, GSA sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-appropriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theatre. By basing the stories on the writing of elementary school students, children get the message that their words have power and that their voices are being heard. Program is broadcast on the secondary digital channel.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (13 of 13) Response
Program Title TEEN KIDS NEWS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 1:00pm - 1:30pm January 15,22,29 February 5,19,26 March 19,26
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 8
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 5
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 5
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 mission of TEEN KIDS NEWS is to produce a weekly news program that provides information and news to kids in a manner that is compelling as well as highly entertaining. It is designed to appeal to the audience on its own level. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. The large, diverse news anchor team is unique in television and has great appeal on kids who identify and emulate them. This program serves the audience is a way that makes a real difference in their lives. It inserts the clear voice of the kid into the adult-dominated media and provides a unique perspective to the news that is not currently available on network television. This is a unique way of doing business in the crowded world of television news. There is no current news programming that features actual kids reporting to other kids on television. There have been shows by adults working with kids but none that a young audience can literally identify with. Teen Kids News is filling that void and has captured the imagination of America, becoming the first program in history targeting the next generation of news viewers. Program is broadcast on the main digital channel.
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 TEEN KIDS NEWS
List date and time rescheduled Feb 13, 2011 -11:30am
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 # Feb 12, 2011
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program TEEN KIDS NEWS
List date and time rescheduled Mar 13, 2011 -11:30am
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 # Mar 12, 2011
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program TEEN KIDS NEWS
List date and time rescheduled Mar 6, 2011 -11:30am
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 # Mar 5, 2011
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program TEEN KIDS NEWS
List date and time rescheduled Jan 2, 2011 -11:30am
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 # Jan 1, 2011
Reason for Preemption Public Interest

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program TEEN KIDS NEWS
List date and time rescheduled Jan 9, 2011 -11:30am
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 # Jan 8, 2011
Reason for Preemption Sports

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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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 Michael J. Hayes
Address 505 Rutherford Street
City Greenville
State SC
Zip 29609
Telephone Number 864-242-4404
Email Address mjhayes@hearst.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. Episodic information supporting the above listed core programs is maintained on file at WYFF 4. WYFF 4 supports our childrens programming efforts through community service outreach and non-broadcast efforts that serve the educational and informational needs of children. Information supporting our community outreach /non-broadcast efforts is maintained with this report in our Childrens Public File. WYFF 4 actively participates in an Internship Program with area University students. : Student Interns for WYFF 4 in 1st Quarter 2011 were: two interns from Bob Jones University, one intern from Clemson, one intern from USC Upstate and two interns from Furman University. Of the six interns, three interned in News, one in Creative Services, and two in Operations. Carol Goldsmith, News 4 Primary Anchor: 1/22/11-Emcee, the Clarity Spelling Bee, Greenville, SC. 3/16/11 -Speaker, Middle School students of R.C. Edwards Middle School about career, Central, SC. Michael Cogdill, News 4 Primary Anchor: 2/10/11-Host, the Eagle Presentation of the Boy Scouts of America, Greenville, SC. John Cessarich, Chief Meteorologist: 1/07/11 -Speaker, Second graders of Blue Ridge Elementary School about weather, Seneca, SC. 1/19/11 Speaker, Fourth graders of Ware Shoals Elementary School about weather, Ware Shoals, SC. 2/17/11-Speaker, Montessori School of Greenville, about weather, Greenville, SC. 2/22/11-Participant, Boy Scouts of America merit badge assistant, Greenville, SC. 2/23/11-Speaker, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School, about weather to fourth graders,Spartanburg, SC. 2/28/11-Speaker, Our Lady of the Rosary School, about weather to fifth graders, Greenville, SC. 3/08/11 Speaker, Fourth graders of Hodges Elementary School about weather, Hodges, SC. 3/15/11 Speaker, Second and Fourth graders of Calhoun Academy of the Arts about weather, Anderson, SC. Angela Rodriguez, Weekend Anchor: 2/24/11-Participant,mock interviews for Communication students, ITT Technical College, Greenville, SC. Nigel Robertson, News 4 Anchor: 2/10/11-Participant, Maudlin Middle School Career Day, Mauldin, SC. 3/22/11-Participant, Constitutional Convention at the Riley Institute, Greenville, SC. Dale Gilbert, Morning Meteorologist: 1/05/11-Speaker, Second graders of Dacusville Elementary School about weather, Easley, SC. 1/19/11-Speaker, spoke to students of Brushy Creek Elementary School about weather, Greenville, SC. 2/03/11-Speaker, spoke to students of East North Street Academy about weather, Greenville, SC. 2/10/11-Speaker, Second graders of Stone Academy about weather, Greenville, SC. 2/17/11-Speaker, Second graders of West End Elementary School about weather, Easley, SC. 2/22/11-Speaker, Second graders of Tamessee-Salem Elementary School about weather, Walhalla, SC. 03/08/11-Speaker, Second graders of Pelham Road Elementary School about weather, Greenville, SC. 3/15/11-Speaker, Kindergarten class of Sara Collins Elementary School about weather, Greenville, SC. 3/22/11-Speaker, Fourth graders of Roebuck Elementary School about weather, Roebuck, SC. 3/28/11-Speaker, Second graders of Armstrong Elementary School about weather, Greenville, SC. Geoff Hart, Sports Director: 2/22/11-Emcee, Coaches 4 Character event, Greenville, SC. 3/26/11-Emcee, Greenville Literacy Association "A Novel Event" fundraiser, Greenville, SC. Beth Brotherton, News 4 Anchor: 2/15/11-Participant, Panel discussion of media and communication with school district, Easley, SC. Gabrielle Komorowski, News 4 Anchor: 3/18/11-Participant, Read Across America at Dacusville Middle School, Easley, SC. 3/22/11-Participant, Constitutional Convention at the Riley Institute, Greenville, SC. Myra Ruiz, Weekend Morning Anchor: 2/26/11-Emcee, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Annual Gala, Greenville, SC. Keisha Kirkland, News 4 Weather Anchor: 2/09/11-Speaker, Kindergarteners of Pa

Other Matters (13)

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Other Matters (1 of 13) Response
Program Title WILLAS WILD LIFE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. WILLAS WILD LIFE is an enchanting series about a little girls unique home life that is sure to keep you in stitches and warm your heart. Willas Wild Life follows the adventures of a Willa, an unforgettable little girl who, like a young Lucy in I Love Lucy, finds herself in comic predicaments that only seem to escalate as she fumbles through solutions. But thanks to her loving and patient father, and her entire extended family of personality rich zoo animals, Willa manages to overcome her obstacles, learn a little something, and have a great time along the way. Program is broadcast on the main digital channel.
Other Matters (2 of 13) Response
Program Title The Busy World of Richard Scarry
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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. Based the Scarry books, the TV series uses themes that are congruent with the interests of pre-school and early elementary school children. These include: love of parents, mastery, power, possession, personal routines and family living. The aim of the series is to make television a positive force in the lives of these children. Program is broadcast on the secondary digital channel.
Other Matters (3 of 13) Response
Program Title Green Screen Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10:00am - 10:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 7 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Utilizing humor as a powerful learning tool, GSA sparks enthusiasm for writing through age-approppriate sketch comedy, original songs, puppetry, and story theatre. By basing the stories on the writing of elementary school students, children get the message that their words have power and that their voices are being heard. Program is broadcast on the secondary digital channel.
Other Matters (4 of 13) Response
Program Title Dance Revolution
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 10 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The goal of Dance Revolution is to teach and promote dance as a means of exercise and an avenue to good health. Combining the popular appeal of Hip-hop dance, the proven attraction of a talent contest and some of the messaging techniques of contemporary web-sites, Dance Revolution teaches dance and encourages young viewers to get up and move. Program is broadcast on the secondary digital channel.
Other Matters (5 of 13) Response
Program Title Busytown Mysteries
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10:30am - 11:00am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Busytown Mysteries is an investigative learning show for young children- based on the questions and conundrums relevant to this ready-to-learn target audience and geared to their unique level of understanding. The shows educational content includes a range of meaningful metacognitive, social-emotional, and core-knowledge learning goals aimed at promoting school readiness. The series gives youngsters an understanding and appreciation of the critical thinking skills involved in scientific inquiry. It brings them a broad base of interesting knowledge on which to practice these skills. Busytown Mysteries also aids in engaging kids in new learning and gives them a chance to hone and develop their growing sense of humor. Program is broadcast on the secondary digital channel.
Other Matters (6 of 13) Response
Program Title THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 11:00am - 11:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Magic School Bus is based on series of children's books about science written by Joanna Cole. The show features the ingenious Ms. Frizzle, an elementary school teacher and intrepid explorer who piles her students into her Magic School Bus and takes them on amazing field trips to impossible locations. The goal of each field trip to answer questions or learn many new things about the place the class visits. Each episode is a fact filled expedition to places as diverse as the solar system, the human body, or even inside weather systems. The bus transforms to suit the environment and the kids freely explore and share their learning with each other and with Ms. Frizzle, who nudges her students to "make connections" and answer their own questions with research. The class pet, Lizzie, a large lizard, accompanies the class on their fieldtrips. The content of the show is appropriate for children from ages 6 to 10 and in addition to all the factual content, the children also have a socio-emotional problem to solve that is embedded into the story line. Program is broadcast on the main digital channel.
Other Matters (7 of 13) Response
Program Title PEARLIE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Pearlie is an animated comedy series based on the children's book series Pearlie the Park Fairy by Wendy Harmer. Pearlie is an optimistic, light-hearted fairy who sees the good in everybody, but often gets into situations because her desire to help is larger than her capacity to deliver. Aimed for an audience within the 6-10 year old range, Pearlie focuses on the importance of following the rules, using good judgment and learning how to avoid getting into trouble. Since Pearlie was appointed by Fairy Head Quarters (HQ) to keep Jubilee Park in sparkling order she has constant challenges with her basic goal of keeping everyone happy and making sure the park functions smoothly. Pearlie's nemesis and cousin Saphira, often takes advantage of Pearlie's good nature which requires that Pearlie must also frequently outwit the park bully. In each episode, we see Pearlie approach new tasks and problems with a great deal of enthusiasm, but without the organization required to get the job done. Through plot developments and with the assistance of her friends, Opal and Jasper, she learns what to do and what not to do in each situation so the park can be restored to order. Program is broadcast on the main digital channel.
Other Matters (8 of 13) Response
Program Title TEEN KIDS NEWS
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The mission of TEEN KIDS NEWS is to produce a weekly news program that provides information and news to kids in a manner that is compelling as well as highly entertaining. It is designed to appeal to the audience on its own level. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. The large, diverse news anchor team is unique in television and has great appeal on kids who identify and emulate them. This program serves the audience is a way that makes a real difference in their lives. It inserts the clear voice of the kid into the adult-dominated media and provides a unique perspective to the news that is not currently available on network television. This is a unique way of doing business in the crowded world of television news. There is no current news programming that features actual kids reporting to other kids on television. There have been shows by adults working with kids but none that a young audience can literally identify with. Teen Kids News is filling that void and has captured the imagination of America, becoming the first program in history targeting the next generation of news viewers. Program is broadcast on the main digital channel.
Other Matters (9 of 13) Response
Program Title SHELLDON
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10:30am - 11:00am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. SHELLDON is a lighthearted series that aims to entertain while educating children about marine life. Set in the world of seashells, the show also informs kids on what they can do to help make the world a better and greener place. The series for kids 6-10 focuses on environmental themes. Program is broadcast on the main digital channel.
Other Matters (10 of 13) Response
Program Title TURBO DOGS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 10:00am - 10:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. TURBO DOGS is an animated show based on the books (Racer Dogs) by Bob Kolar. The series follows a group of six dogs from Racerville who love to compete with one another in races. In each story, one or more of the dogs encounter and solve problems that teach them social-emotional lessons on good sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, playing fair, and friendship. The show also imparts information on the mechanics of racing like directionality and the concepts of distance and time. The social-emotional messages are embedded through the stories using action and humor. The tags at the end of each episode reiterate and establish the educational message learned by the dogs. Program is broadcast on the main digital channel.
Other Matters (11 of 13) Response
Program Title The Busy World of Richard Scarry
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 11:00am - 11:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 60 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. Based the Scarry books, the TV series uses themes that are congruent with the interests of pre-school and early elementary school children. These include: love of parents, mastery, power, possession, personal routines and family living. The aim of the series is to make television a positive force in the lives of these children. Program is broadcast on the secondary digital channel.
Other Matters (12 of 13) Response
Program Title Cake
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. To promote creativity and individuality and prosocial behavior through teaching young viewers how to recycle old objects into new by means of do-it-yourself handicrafts in the context of highly positive interpersonal interactions. Each episode Cake and her friends gather to discuss array of issues that most young adolescents confront on an almost daily basis. The characters are highly supportive of each other and they clearly and concretely display positive interpersonal interactions. Program is broadcast on the secondary digital channel.
Other Matters (13 of 13) Response
Program Title BABAR
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. BABAR is a young elephant who returns to the jungle where he builds the city of Celesteville and is crowned King of the Elephants. A dedicated ruler and family-elephant, Babar experiences many challenges as he journeys through life, and learns to rise above them through strength and optimism. Each episode begins with a look into Babar's present life, primarily in his role as a father who teaches his children the value of people, things and relationships through his own experience from the jungle to the city. Each episode in the show carries with it a social-emotional message that is established at the end of Babar's story. Program is broadcast on the main digital channel.

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