| Section | Question | Response |
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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 | NBC | |
| Nielsen DMA | Wheeling-Steubenville | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.wtov9.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 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Zou |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SU - 11:30 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 2 |
| 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. | Five-year old Zou lives with his Zebra family in a large Zebra house. Well supported by his close-knit family, Zou is keen to gain more independence and tries to stretch himself and broaden his horizons. His family is always there for him whenever there's a problem, whether it's an issue with his friends, other family members, or that he just needs a fun, new game to play. Each day brings a new sense of discovery and exploration to Zou, who finds the world around him a source of constant fascination. This program airs on the station's main program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Zou |
| List date and time rescheduled | 6/12/14 - 12:30 pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2014-06-08 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Zou |
| List date and time rescheduled | 5/12/14 - 12:30 pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2014-05-11 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Green Screen Adventures |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 8:00 am & 8:30 am |
| 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 | 7 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program encourages its viewers to use their creativity, curiosity,confidence, compassion, and enthusiasm for writing and reading and build a foundation for critical thinking and problem solving by using viewer's submissions of stories, reports on science, history or literature, persuasive writing and essays, recipes, drawings and poetry as the basis for various program segments. Segments includes: story theatre, brain games, pupil's court, food folks puppets, detective mcmystery and journal journey. Watching viewer submissions transformed by the cast promotes character development, cooperation and mutual respect of others, as well as inspiring viewers to submit their own entries which may be aired. This program airs on the station's Digital Channel 9.2 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lazy Town |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SU - 8:30 am |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is anchored by Sportacus, a fit and agile hero, whose "krytonite" is sugar, which makes him instantly lethargic. Sportacus and the program's cast of child characters are challenged in each episode with an issue or dilemma, and are opposed in their attempts to complete their mission by Robbie Rotten, who seeks to return Lazytown to its former lazy ways. The program seeks to impart to preschool and early school-aged children the importance of healthy living, and to help them understand the value of developing sound eating and physical exercise habits, while also providing them positive messages about friendship, empathy, self-respect, truthfulness and other age-appropriate life lessons. This program airs on the station's main program stream. **Lazy Town was preempted on 5/25/14 due to NBC Sports. Tree Fu Tom was made good on the same date at 10:30 am. Although this is not the "second home" for this program we ran the show during this time as it was the same date as the preemption. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Lazy Town |
| List date and time rescheduled | 5/25/14 - 10:30 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 | 2014-05-25 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Justin Time |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 11:30 am |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Justin is a little boy who wants to master his destiny, have great adventures and solve problems. The episodes begin with Justin being vexed with a problem and he daydreams himself along with his imaginary friends into an adventure which takes him to different places around the world and also provides him with an experience that helps him solve the problem when he returns home. Through the daydreams, Justin learns that it takes focus to achieve success, failure can teach what to do the next time to succeed and if one way to solve a problem doesn't work, you can find another way to get to your goal. This program airs on the station's main program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Justin Time |
| List date and time rescheduled | Wed. 6/11/14 - 12:30 pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2014-06-07 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Tree Fu Tom |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SU - 8:00 am |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is about a young boy, Tom, who enters the enchanted and magical kingdom of Treetopolis. With his friends in Treetopolis and armed with the magic he collects when the viewer performs certain movements Tom asks them to do, he solves problems through teamwork and cooperation. The movements he asks the viewers to perform are a good way to have the viewer exercise. This program airs on the station's main program stream. **Tree Fu Tom was preempted on 5/25/14 due to NBC Sports. Tree Fu Tom was made good on the same date at 10:00 am. Although this is not the "second home" for this program we ran the show during this time as it was the same date as the preemption. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
| List date and time rescheduled | 5/25/14 - 10 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 | 2014-05-25 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 10:00 am |
| 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. | Safari provides information on the areas of global ecology, wildlife biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award-winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring the viewers face to face with some of the planet's most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat so that they can live on in the wild. Various age-appropriate global wildlife and ecology issues are introduced to the viewing audience with in-depth and thoughtful explanations. This program airs on the station's Digital Channel 9.2 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mystery Hunters |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 9:30 am |
| 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. | In this program, viewers are taken on a journey around the globe to investigate the mysteries that have baffled people throughout the ages. Through critical observation, analytical thinking and scientific testing, this series encourages the viewer to question the world around him/her. Armed with video cameras and their instincts, the hosts gather facts and meet the experts debunking common myths and offering explanations for legends, spooky stories, and unexplained phenomena. This program airs on the station's Digital Channel 9.2 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Travel Thru History |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 9:00 am |
| 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. | This program explores the whys and hows that shaped a particular city or destination into the modern destination it is today. As the program delves into the people and past of the destination, the viewer has a new outlook on the location and is inspired to go there someday. This program airs on the station's Digital Channel 9.2 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Edgemont |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 10:30 am |
| 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. | The program revolves around everyday lives of teenagers focusing in on teen activities. It is designed to entertain its core audience while informing and educating them about issues that arise at school and at home. Some of the issues covered are social and emotional challenges, forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships as well as ethical and moral choices. The program's objective is to demonstrate models of behavior for teens allowing them to consider choices they may face and to witness potential outcomes of those choices and to gain positive tools to resolve issues and conflicts in a constructive way. This program airs on the station's Digital Channel 9.2 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Chica Show |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 10:30 am |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Through this program the viewer joins Chica for play dates that will take them under the sea, rocketing into space and time traveling back to caveman days. Set in a colorful, quirky shop with every kind of costume, accessory and prop imaginable, The Chica Show through animation, live action and lots of surprises teaches preschoolers about the world around them today and in history. This program airs on the station's main program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | The Chica Show |
| List date and time rescheduled | Mon. 6/9/14 - 12:30 pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2014-06-07 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Noodle & Doodle |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 11:00 am |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The program features creating art projects and cooking projects around a specific theme. Noodle & Doodle along with host, Sean, demonstrate step-by-step "how to" projects, encouraging parent engagement and often feature families working together to masomething to display within the child's home. The art projects typically promote utilizing recycled materials in order to demonstrate that objects can be repurposed. This program airs on the station's main program stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle & Doodle |
| List date and time rescheduled | Tues. 6/10 - 12:30 pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2014-06-07 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 3) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Rescue |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | SA - 5:00 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 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. | This program exerts a positive influence on its viewers by illustrating the best of human instincts. In particular the show highlights respect and compassion for all living creatures and has informative instruction on medical rehabilitation treatments and shows techniques and teamwork of rescue personnel. The viewer learns valuable information about animals, such as their development and behavior, their habitats and are also made aware of important environmental issues. This program airs on the station's main program stream. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 3) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | SA - 6:30 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Renown animal expert Jack Hanna travels the world to remote areas to study animals in their natural habitat. In each episode of this program,viewers learn as cameras follow Jack Hanna and he spends time with nature's creatures and various experts that are knowledgeable about each animal and their habitat. Each episode is designed to reveal to viewers the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. This program airs on the station's main program stream. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (3 of 3) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | SA - 4:30 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 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. | This program features actual cases of missing individuals across the country. Assisted by local state and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the program has interviews with friends, family and investigators involved with the cases. The program emphasizes taking responsibility for personal safety and promotes situational awareness. Each episode showcases safety tips, a safety quiz and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. This program airs on the station's main program stream. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
| Name of children's programming liaison | Denise Dehnart |
| Address | Box 9999 |
| City | Steubenville |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43952 |
| Telephone Number | 740-282-9999 |
| Email Address | ddehnart@wtov.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. | ***PARTNERS IN EDUCATION - WTOV9 works with Wheeling Park High School, Steubenville High School, Edison Local High School, Indian Creek High School, Buckeye Local High School, St.Clairsville High School, Steubenville Catholic Central and Jefferson County JVS. ----- ***WTOV9 has an extensive "HIGH SCHOOL" section on the wtov9.com webpage. The page includes articles which students have written, sports schedules, team photos, upcoming events, and sports highlights. ----- ***WTOV9 aired the following PSA's including but not limited to Animal Shelter Adoption, Emergency Preparedness, Texting & Driving, Fatherhood Involvement, Hunger Prevention, Going Green, Coats For Kids and Project Roadblock Campaign (Drunk Driving) during the 2nd Qtr. of 2014. ----- ***NEWS9 Meteorologist Jeff Oechslein visited the following schools during the 2nd Quarter of 2014 & talked to students about weather & broadcasting: April 3 - St Clairsville Elementary April 24 - Buckeye Local High School June 2 - Oak Glen Middle School |
| Other Matters (1 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Justin Time |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 11:30 am |
| 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. | Justin is a little boy who wants to master his destiny, have great adventures and solve problems. The episodes begin with Justin being vexed with a problem and he daydreams himself along with his imaginary friends into an adventure which takes him to different places around the world and also provides him with an experience that helps him solve the problem when he returns home. Through the daydreams, Justin learns that it takes focus to achieve success, failure can teach what to do the next time to succeed and if one way to solve a problem doesn't work, you can find another way to get to your goal. This program airs on the station's main program stream. |
| Other Matters (2 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lazy Town |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SU - 8:30 am |
| 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. | This program is anchored by Sportacus, a fit and agile hero, whose "krytonite" is sugar, which makes him instantly lethargic. Sportacus and the program's cast of child characters are challenged in each episode with an issue or dilemma, and are opposed in their attempts to complete their mission by Robbie Rotten, who seeks to return Lazytown to its former lazy ways. The program seeks to impart to preschool and early school-aged children the importance of healthy living, and to help them understand the value of developing sound eating and physical exercise habits, while also providing them positive messages about friendship, empathy, self-respect, truthfulness and other age-appropriate life lessons. This program airs on the station's main prog-ram stream. |
| Other Matters (3 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Tree Fu tom |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SU - 8:00 am |
| 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. | This program is about a young boy, Tom, who enters the enchanted and magical kingdom of Treetopolis. With his friends in Treetopolis and armed with the magic he collects when the viewer performs certain movements Tom asks them to do, he solves problems through teamwork and cooperation. The movements he asks the viewers to perform are a good way to have the viewer exercise. This program airs on the station's main program stream. |
| Other Matters (4 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Chica Show |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 10:30 am |
| 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. | Through this program the viewer joins Chica for play dates that will take them under the sea, rocketing into space and time traveling back to caveman days. Set in a colorful, quirky shop with every kind of costume, accessory and prop imaginable, The Chica Show through animation, live action and lots of surprises teaches preschoolers about the world around them today and in history. This program airs on the station's main program stream. |
| Other Matters (5 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Edgemont |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 10:30 am |
| 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 program revolves around everyday lives of teenagers focusing in on teen activities. It is designed to entertain its core audience while informing and educating them about issues that arise at school and at home. Some of the issues covered are social and emotional challenges, forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships as well as ethical and moral choices. The program's objective is to demonstrate models of behavior for teens allowing them to consider choices they may face and to witness potential outcomes of those choices and to gain positive tools to resolve issues and conflicts in a constructive way. This program airs on the station's Digital Channel 9.2 |
| Other Matters (6 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 10:00 am |
| 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. | Safari provides information on the areas of global ecology, wildlife biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award-winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring the viewers face to face with some of the planet's most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat so that they can live on in the wild. Various age-appropriate global wildlife and ecology issues are introduced to the viewing audience with in-depth and thoughtful explanations. This program airs on the station's Digital Channel 9.2 |
| Other Matters (7 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Noodle & Doodle |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 11:00 am |
| 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 program features creating art projects and cooking projects around a specific theme. Noodle & Doodle along with host, Sean, demonstrate step-by-step "how to" projects, encouraging parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something to display within the child's home. The art projects typically promote utilizing recycled materials in order to demonstrate that objects can be re-purposed. This program airs on the station's main program stream. |
| Other Matters (8 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Green Screen Adventures |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 8:00 am & 8:30 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program encourages its viewers to use their creativity, curiosity,confidence, compassion, and enthusiasm for writing and reading and build a foundation for critical thinking and problem solving by using viewer's submissions of stories, reports on science, history or literature, persuasive writing and essays, recipes, drawings and poetry as the basis for various program segments. Segments includes: story theatre, brain games, pupil's court, food folks puppets, detective mcmystery and journal journey. Watching viewer submissions transformed by the cast promotes character development, cooperation and mutual respect of others, as well as inspiring viewers to submit their own entries which may be aired. This program airs on the station's Digital Channel 9.2 |
| Other Matters (9 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Travel Thru History |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 9:00 am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program explores the whys and hows that shaped a particular city or destination into the modern destination it is today. As the program delves into the people and past of the destination, the viewer has a new outlook on the location and is inspired to go there someday. This program airs on the station's Digital Channel 9.2 |
| Other Matters (10 of 11) | Response |
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| Program Title | Zou |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SU - 11:30 am |
| 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. | Five-year old Zou lives with his Zebra family in a large Zebra house. Well supported by his close-knit family, Zou is keen to gain more independence and tries to stretch himself and broaden his horizons. His family is always there for him whenever there's a problem, whether it's an issue with his friends, other family members, or that he just needs a fun, new game to play. Each day brings a new sense of discovery and exploration to Zou, who finds the world around him a source of constant fascination. This program airs on the station's main program stream. |
| Other Matters (11 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mystery Hunters |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SA - 9:30 am |
| 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. | In this program, viewers are taken on a journey around the globe to investigate the mysteries that have baffled people throughout the ages. Through critical observation, analytical thinking and scientific testing, this series encourages the viewer to question the world around him/her. Armed with video cameras and their instincts, the hosts gather facts and meet the experts debunking common myths and offering explanations for legends, spooky stories, and unexplained phenomena. This program airs on the station's Digital Channel 9.2 |
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