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

FRN:
0018223693
File Number:
CPR-133833
Submit Date:
10/04/2012
Call Sign:
WNEM-TV
Facility ID:
41221
City:
BAY CITY
State:
MI
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
10/04/2012
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Third Quarter of 2012

General Information

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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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Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network CBS
Nielsen DMA Flint-Saginaw-Bay City
Web Home Page Address WWW.WNEM.COM

Digital Core Programming

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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: 7.0
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(25)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 25) Response
Program Title VIRUS ATTACKS
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 9:00AM-9:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 10
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. Virus Attack is a series that depicts pollution as DNA infected by viruses which nourish themselves with pollution, drought, hate and violence. The three main characters represent the anti-viruses who are combating the evil viruses. David has become the power to ward off the evil viruses. His father, Professor Amaldi, has devoted his life to finding a solution to the evil gene of wickedness. Last telecast 09/08/12. "Chat Room" begins airing in timeperiod 09/15/12.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 25) Response
Program Title BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-TV SUNDAY 11:00AM-11:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 12
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 3 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry,Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
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 BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES I
List date and time rescheduled 09/15/12 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 2012-09-02
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (3 of 25) Response
Program Title LIBERTY'S KIDS I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-TV SATURDAY 11:00AM-11:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 2
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 9 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. LIBERTY'S KIDS IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE VIEWERS TO EXPERIENCE, IN FRESH AND EXCITING WAYS, THE EXTRAORDINARY PERIOD OF 1773-1789 IN AMERICAN HISTORY, AS THE THIRTEEEN COLONIES, LED BY A GROUP OF COURAGEOUS AND BRILLAINT INDIVIDUALS WHO FOUGHT FOR FREEDOM FROM BRITAIN AND ESTABLISHED A NEW NATION. "Liberty's Kids I" first telecast 9/22/12, replacing "Danger Rangers," LTC 9/15/12.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 25) Response
Program Title DANGER RANGERS
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-TV SATURDAY 11:00AM-11:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 10
Total times aired 11
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 4 years to 8 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. IN THIS ANIMATED SHOW, A SIX MEMBER TEAM OF ANIMALS AND THEIR TRUSTY ROBOT USE ACTION ADVENTURE STORYLINES, COMEDY, AND SONGS TO IMPART VITAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR CHILDREN, PROMOTING THE COGNITIVE, PERSONAL AND PRO-SOCIAL QUALITIES NECESSARY FOR YOUNGSTERS TO CARRY THEM OUT. EACH EPISODE INTRODUCES AN "ARCH NEMESIS" THAT NEVER WANTS TO PLAY BY THE RULES..ENTER THE DANGER RANGERS TO THE RESCUE. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules, "Danger Rangers" last telecast is 09/15/12. "Liberty's Kids I" begins airing in the timeperiod at 11:00am on 9/22/12.
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 DANGER RANGERS
List date and time rescheduled 09/01/12 7:00pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2012-09-01
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (5 of 25) Response
Program Title LIBERTY'S KIDS II
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-TV SATURDAY 11:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 2
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 9 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. LIBERTY'S KIDS IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE VIEWERS TO EXPERIENCE, IN FRESH AND EXCITING WAYS, THE EXTRAORDINARY PERIOD OF 1773-1789 IN AMERICAN HISTORY, AS THE THIRTEEEN COLONIES, LED BY A GROUP OF COURAGEOUS AND BRILLAINT INDIVIDUALS WHO FOUGHT FOR FREEDOM FROM BRITAIN AND ESTABLISHED A NEW NATION. "Liberty's Kids II" first telecast 9/22/12. "Horseland I" LTC 9/15/12.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 25) Response
Program Title HORSELAND I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-TV SATURDAY 11:30AM-12:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 10
Total times aired 11
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 9 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The animated, amazing adventures of kids and their horses who come together in an incredible place called Horseland. As these friends strive to become the best competitive riders they can possibly be, the kids (and their equine companions) must learn to deal with difficult situations and confront an array of problems that put their honesty, their integrity, their self-confidence and sometimes even their friendship to the test. "Horseland" last telecast is 09/15/12. "Liberty's Kids II" begins airing in timeperiod at 11:30am on 09/22/12.
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 HORSELAND I
List date and time rescheduled 09/01/12 7:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2012-09-01
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (7 of 25) Response
Program Title NOW EAT THIS! WITH ROCCO DISPIRITO
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 9:30AM-10:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 2
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. Now Eat This! With Rocco Dispirito is a different version of a cooking show-different in that the emphasis is on families and changing a family's behavior and cooking culture with the goal of making the family's kids healthier. Families with children or families who want to change their caloric intake habits with the result of greater over all health are well served to watch the program. There are plenty of numbers and nutritional facts to accompany each family's nutritional makeover and the appeal to the 13-16 year-old audience lies in the immediate nature of food and the drive of curiosity to be smarter and better informed (especially to be the smartest in the family at meal times). The data on nutrition, including fat, carbohydrates, and calories, are presented hand drawn on an old-school slate and blackboard-a original and less intimidating way to present facts to an audience. The facts are reinforced by large graphics, which come in as alerts. This style of information matches the gentle but firm personality of host Rocco Dispirito who prods families in the gentlest of ways-reminding families consistently that children are an asset as well as a responsibility when it comes to food preparation. A nice touch is that the camera spends time in the home of the families in each episode instead of just bringing the family to the kitchen set. For engagement of a young audience and for the goal of behavior modification, this is an excellent approach. A young audience likes peers in their programs and the presence of high school age children gives it cache for middle school viewers. The climax of each program is nicely built to feature children as the ultimate judges--watching the children eat and evaluate familiar dishes prepared in a healthier way. Children don't filter in the kitchen! First telecast 9/22/12, replaces "Animal Atlas Classic," LTC 9/15/12.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 25) Response
Program Title ANIMAL ATLAS CLASSICS
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 9:30AM-10:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 11
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. ANIMAL ATLAS CLASSICS IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND INFORM KIDS AGE 13 TO 16. THE CLASSIC COLLECTION MAINTAINS THE SERIES' CONNECTION WITH EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS CONSISTENT WITH NATIONALLY PUBLISHED CURRICULUM GOALS IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES. Last telecast 09/15/12. "Now Eat This" begins airing in timeperiod 09/22/12.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 25) Response
Program Title THE REAL WINNING EDGE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SUNDAY 10:30AM-11:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
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 Real Winning Edge is a weekly half-hour television series that meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Children's Programming requirements for children ages 13-16. The program highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. Recognizing that 13 to 16-year-olds are likely to be influenced by celebrities, the series features role models from the professional sports and the entertainment industries. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, presenting a powerful and positive message.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 25) Response
Program Title CHAT ROOM
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 9:00AM-9:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 3
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. "CHAT ROOM" IS AN EDUCATIONAL SERIES DESIGNED TO INFORM, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN CHILDREN 13-16 THROUGH RE-ENACTING TEEN-ORIENTED DILEMMAS AND DISCUSSING THEM IN AN OPEN AND HONEST FORMAT. MORE THAN ANY OTHER GROUP, TEENS ARE ON THE FRONTLINES OF DEALING WITH COMPLEX SUBJECTS AS THEY STAND AT THE CROSSROADS BETWEEN CHILDHOOD AND ADULTHOOD. "Chat Room" first telecast 9/15/12, replaces "Virus Attacks" LTC 9/8/12.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 25) Response
Program Title AWESOME ADVENTURES
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 10:30AM-11:00AM
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 TAKES KIDS, AGES 13-16, ON INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE DESTINATIONS AND ACTIVITIES ARE DIVERSE, FROM SNOWBOARDING DOWN THE ALPS, TO VISITING A RAIN FOREST IN COSTA RICA. THE GOAL IS TO MAKE THIS SERIES TRULY INSPIRATIONAL. ENTERTAINING AND "FAMILY FRIENDLY."
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 25) Response
Program Title SET FOR LIFE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SUNDAY 7:30AM-8:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 4
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. "SET FOR LIFE" RELATES WITH TEENS ON THEIR LEVEL ABOUT POWER AND IMPACT A HIGHER EDUCATION HAS ON THEM AND THE CHANGING WORLD AROUND THEM IN AN EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL FORMAT DESIGNED TO HELP ITS VIEWERS MAKE IMPORTANT DECISIONS ABOUT COLLEGE. "Set for Life," first telecast 9/9/12.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (13 of 25) Response
Program Title PASSPORT TO EXPLORE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 8:30AM-9:00AM
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. Teens travel the glove in search of exciting and adventure filled places to show you -and learn a little something in the process. Join in with the five ''young explorer'' hosts who lead informal, fun adventures - PASSPORT TO EXPLORE is an atypical approach to TV travel-zines, since the focus on areas of interest is specifically aimed to the 13-16 year old set. Initial episodes focus on cities, such as Washington, New York, Boston, Los Angeles/Hollywood, Las Vegas, Seattle, and Vancouver.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (14 of 25) Response
Program Title LIVE, LIFE & WIN!
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 8:00am-8:30am
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. Live Life & Win! is designed to inspire and enlighten young viewers with inspirational teen success stories, as well as segments focusing on the arts; school and sports; exercise and nutrition; and health and wellness. The series will also promote social responsibility, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement and volunteerism.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (15 of 25) Response
Program Title MAD ABOUT
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SUNDAY 10:00AM-10:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
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. "MAD ABOUT" PROVIDES CORE PROGRAMMING IN THE AREA OF FINANCIAL LITERACY,NUTRITION, EARTH SCIENCE, ECOLOGY, HEALTH, LIFE SKILLS AND FITNESS THAT TIE TO STATE AND NATIONAL EDUCATION STANDARDS. "MAD ABOUT" EXPLORES BEING "GREEN" AND UNDERSTANDING HOW OUR ACTIONS IMPACT THE WORLD.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (16 of 25) Response
Program Title ANIMAL ATLAS
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 10:00AM-10:30AM
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. ANIMAL ATLAS IS AN ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL HALF-HOUR WILDLIFE PROGRAM THAT INTRODUCES YOUNG VIEWERS TO EVERY KIND OF ANIMAL IMAGINABLE, FROM THE FAMILIAR TO THE ASTOUNDING. ANIMAL ATLAS IS AN EDUCATIONAL/INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM APPEALING TO AGES 13-16.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (17 of 25) Response
Program Title MADE IN HOLLYWOOD: TEEN EDITION
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 7:00AM-7:30AM
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. MADE IN HOLLYWOOD: TEEN EDITION IS A NATIONALLY SYNDICATED WEEKLY SERIES. ITS CORE PROGRAMMING TARGETS 13-16 YEAR OLD TEENS WITH SEGMENTS RANGING FROM COVERAGE OF ANIMATION, PRODUCING & DIRECTING TO COSTUME DESIGN, CASTING & COMPOSITING. THE CONTENT RICH SPIN-OFF INTRODUCES ITS AUDIENCE TO BEHIND-THE SCENES FILMMAKING, SPECIAL EFFECTS TECHNIQUES AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSING ON THE CREATIVE, TECHNICAL AND ARTISTIC SKILLS OF THE MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION INDUSTRIES.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (18 of 25) Response
Program Title DOODLEBOPS ROCKIN ROAD SHOW II
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-TV SATURDAY 7:30AM-8:00AM
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 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Each episode of the show features a real child, who writes for help or advice with a problem to the Doodles, three animated young members of a band. The child then enters the animated world of the Doodlenet, and sets out on an adventure with the band to find a resolution to the problem, with important life lessons imparted in the process. Each episode reinforces the lesson through a musical interlude that encapsulates the educational message. Specific educational objectives of the program include encouraging viewers to develop positive personal qualities such as honesty and initiative, and providing viewers with a basic understanding and appreciation of music. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (19 of 25) Response
Program Title BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES II
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-TV SUNDAY 11:30AM-12:00PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 12
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 3 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
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 BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES II
List date and time rescheduled 09/15/12 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 2012-09-02
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (20 of 25) Response
Program Title DOODLEBOPS ROCKIN ROAD SHOW I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-TV SATURDAY 7:00AM-7:30AM
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 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Each episode of the show features a real child, who writes for help or advice with a problem to the Doodles, three animated young members of a band. The child then enters the animated world of the Doodlenet, and sets out on an adventure with the band to find a resolution to the problem, with important life lessons imparted in the process. Each episode reinforces the lesson through a musical interlude that encapsulates the educational message. Specific educational objectives of the program include encouraging viewers to develop positive personal qualities such as honesty and initiative, and providing viewers with a basic understanding and appreciation of music. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (21 of 25) Response
Program Title MISSING
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SUNDAY 8:30AM-9:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
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. Missing serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. The show is also a public service to communities across the United States and is endorsed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (22 of 25) Response
Program Title AQUA KIDS
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SUNDAY 9:00AM-9:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
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. Aqua Kids is an award-winning children's program dedicated to educating young people about the importance of protecting marine environments and the animals that live there. For over 7 years, host Molly and the Aqua Kids crew have traveled the globe, sharing their adventures and what they've learned about preserving a world for everyone to explore.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (23 of 25) Response
Program Title ANIMAL RESCUE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 7:30AM-8:00AM
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. Animal Rescue serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and informational about various animals and their habitats. The programs also show real life in-the-field experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating and helping various animals, as well as exhibiting good social responsibility and promoting strong personal and community values.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (24 of 25) Response
Program Title WHADDYADO
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SUNDAY 9:30AM-10:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
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 9 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. WHADDYADO IS A WEEKLY HALF HOUR EDUCATIONAL SERIES WHICH CHRONICLES REAL-LIFE STORIES INVOLVING ORDINARY TEENS WHO FIND THEMSELVES CAUGHT IN PERILOUS AND CHALLENGING SITUATIONS. THROUGH DRAMATIC RE-ENACTMENTS, OR REAL LIFE FOOTAGE, WHADDYADO SKILLFULLY DOCUMENTS THESE EVENTS, INTERVIEWS THE PARTCIPANTS, AND TALKS TO VARIOUS EXPERTS, WHO EXPLAIN HOW BEST TO REACT. ALSO, IN AN EFFORT TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION AT THE RIGHT MOMENT, THERE IS A MORAL DILEMMA SEGMENT FEATURED IN EACH SHOW. WHADDYADO IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND ENTERTAIN CHILDREN 16 AND YOUNGER ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM. EACH EPISODE IS AN EDUCATIONAL LIFE-LESSON, BASED ON REALITY.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (25 of 25) Response
Program Title DOG TALES
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SUNDAY 8:00AM-8:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
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. DOG TALES SERVES THE EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN 13-16 YEARS OF AGE WITH ITS PROGRAM CONTENT, INCLUDING DOG SAFETY AND CARE TIPS, AS WELL AS LESSONS ON THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNING A DOG. THE SHOW ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATIVE SEGMENTS ON VARIOUS DOG BREEDS AND SHOWCASES VARIOUS VETERINARY EXPERTS EXPLAINING DIFFERENT ISSUES AFFECTING CANINES. THE WEEKLY SERIES ALSO INCLUDES RECOMMENDED READING LISTS ABOUT DOGS, AND PROMOTES CHILDREN'S WRITING AND CREATIVE SKILLS WITH ESSAY AND ART CONTESTS.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

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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 AL BLINKE
Address 107 NORTH FRANKLIN
City SAGINAW
State MI
Zip 48607
Telephone Number 989-758-2006
Email Address AL.BLINKE@WNEM.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. After due review of internal station records and documentation provided to us by program suppliers, the licensee hereby certifies that the station fully complied with the FCC's commercial limits in children's programs, as specified at 47 C.F.R. Section 73.670, with respect to all programs specifically designed for children ages twelve and under. In addition to the educational or informational programs listed in this report, the station broadcast the following programs specifically designed for children ages twelve and under that were not core programming: "The Outdoorsman" (WNEM-DT2, Sunday 4:30P-5:00P: 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26, 9/2, 9/23, 9/30 2012. The station did not broadcast an analog signal during this quarter. The licensee's response to Question 7 (b) therefore assumes that the station's current main program stream serves as the equivalent to the Station's former analog channel.

Other Matters (21)

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Other Matters (1 of 21) Response
Program Title MAD ABOUT
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SUNDAY 10:00AM-10:30AM
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. "MAD ABOUT" PROVIDES CORE PROGRAMMING IN THE AREA OF FINANCIAL LITERACY,NUTRITION, EARTH SCIENCE, ECOLOGY, HEALTH, LIFE SKILLS AND FITNESS THAT TIE TO STATE AND NATIONAL EDUCATION STANDARDS. "MAD ABOUT" EXPLORES BEING "GREEN" AND UNDERSTANDING HOW OUR ACTIONS IMPACT THE WORLD.
Other Matters (2 of 21) Response
Program Title BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-TV SUNDAY 11:00AM-11:30AM
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. Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Other Matters (3 of 21) Response
Program Title ANIMAL ATLAS
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 10:00AM-10:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. ANIMAL ATLAS IS AN ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL HALF-HOUR WILDLIFE PROGRAM THAT INTRODUCES YOUNG VIEWERS TO EVERY KIND OF ANIMAL IMAGINABLE, FROM THE FAMILIAR TO THE ASTOUNDING. ANIMAL ATLAS IS AN EDUCATIONAL/INFORMATIONAL PROGRAM APPEALING TO AGES 13-16.
Other Matters (4 of 21) Response
Program Title SET FOR LIFE
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SUNDAY 7:30AM-8:00AM
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. "SET FOR LIFE" RELATES WITH TEENS ON THEIR LEVEL ABOUT POWER AND IMPACT A HIGHER EDUCATION HAS ON THEM AND THE CHANGING WORLD AROUND THEM IN AN EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL FORMAT DESIGNED TO HELP ITS VIEWERS MAKE IMPORTANT DECISIONS ABOUT COLLEGE.
Other Matters (5 of 21) Response
Program Title PASSPORT TO EXPLORE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 8:30AM-9:00AM
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. Teens travel the glove in search of exciting and adventure filled places to show you -and learn a little something in the process. Join in with the five ''young explorer'' hosts who lead informal, fun adventures - PASSPORT TO EXPLORE is an atypical approach to TV travel-zines, since the focus on areas of interest is specifically aimed to the 13-16 year old set. Initial episodes focus on cities, such as Washington, New York, Boston, Los Angeles/Hollywood, Las Vegas, Seattle, and Vancouver.
Other Matters (6 of 21) Response
Program Title AWESOME ADVENTURES
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 10:30AM-11:00AM
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 TAKES KIDS, AGES 13-16, ON INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE DESTINATIONS AND ACTIVITIES ARE DIVERSE, FROM SNOWBOARDING DOWN THE ALPS, TO VISITING A RAIN FOREST IN COSTA RICA. THE GOAL IS TO MAKE THIS SERIES TRULY INSPIRATIONAL. ENTERTAINING AND "FAMILY FRIENDLY."
Other Matters (7 of 21) Response
Program Title DOODLEBOPS ROCKIN ROAD SHOW I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-TV SATURDAY 7:00AM-7:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. By means of fantasy, fun, music and rhyme, the Doodlebops teach children about their world and gives them the vital motivation and tools to explore it. Each episode will feature a live-action child who writes to the Doodles for help or advice with a problem. This child then gets "Doodlefied" and enters and animated world of the "Doodlenet" where they can hop on the magical tour bus and travel anywhere their imaginations can take them. Each episode will reinforce a lesson through a musical interlude or song that encapsulates the educational objective or message.
Other Matters (8 of 21) Response
Program Title DOODLEBOPS ROCKIN ROAD SHOW II
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-TV SATURDAY 7:30AM-8:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 6 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. By means of fantasy, fun, music and rhyme, the Doodlebops teach children about their world and gives them the vital motivation and tools to explore it. Each episode will feature a live-action child who writes to the Doodles for help or advice with a problem. This child then gets "Doodlefied" and enters and animated world of the "Doodlenet" where they can hop on the magical tour bus and travel anywhere their imaginations can take them. Each episode will reinforce a lesson through a musical interlude or song that encapsulates the educational objective or message.
Other Matters (9 of 21) Response
Program Title AQUA KIDS
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SUNDAY 9:00AM-9:30AM
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. Aqua Kids is an award-winning children's program dedicated to educating young people about the importance of protecting marine environments and the animals that live there. For over 7 years, host Molly and the Aqua Kids crew have traveled the globe, sharing their adventures and what they've learned about preserving a world for everyone to explore.
Other Matters (10 of 21) Response
Program Title DOG TALES
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SUNDAY 8:00AM-8:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. DOG TALES SERVES THE EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN 13-16 YEARS OF AGE WITH ITS PROGRAM CONTENT, INCLUDING DOG SAFETY AND CARE TIPS, AS WELL AS LESSONS ON THE RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNING A DOG. THE SHOW ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATIVE SEGMENTS ON VARIOUS DOG BREEDS AND SHOWCASES VARIOUS VETERINARY EXPERTS EXPLAINING DIFFERENT ISSUES AFFECTING CANINES. THE WEEKLY SERIES ALSO INCLUDES RECOMMENDED READING LISTS ABOUT DOGS, AND PROMOTES CHILDREN'S WRITING AND CREATIVE SKILLS WITH ESSAY AND ART CONTESTS.
Other Matters (11 of 21) Response
Program Title MISSING
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SUNDAY 8:30AM-9:00AM
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. Missing serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. The show is also a public service to communities across the United States and is endorsed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Other Matters (12 of 21) Response
Program Title CHAT ROOM
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 9:00AM-9:30AM
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. "CHAT ROOM" IS AN EDUCATIONAL SERIES DESIGNED TO INFORM, EDUCATE AND ENTERTAIN CHILDREN 13-16 THROUGH RE-ENACTING TEEN-ORIENTED DILEMMAS AND DISCUSSING THEM IN AN OPEN AND HONEST FORMAT. MORE THAN ANY OTHER GROUP, TEENS ARE ON THE FRONTLINES OF DEALING WITH COMPLEX SUBJECTS AS THEY STAND AT THE CROSSROADS BETWEEN CHILDHOOD AND ADULTHOOD.
Other Matters (13 of 21) Response
Program Title LIBERTY'S KIDS II
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-TV SATURDAY 11:30AM-12:00PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 9 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. LIBERTY'S KIDS IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE VIEWERS TO EXPERIENCE, IN FRESH AND EXCITING WAYS, THE EXTRAORDINARY PERIOD OF 1773-1789 IN AMERICAN HISTORY, AS THE THIRTEEEN COLONIES, LED BY A GROUP OF COURAGEOUS AND BRILLAINT INDIVIDUALS WHO FOUGHT FOR FREEDOM FROM BRITAIN AND ESTABLISHED A NEW NATION.
Other Matters (14 of 21) Response
Program Title LIBERTY'S KIDS I
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-TV SATURDAY 11:00AM-11:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 9 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. LIBERTY'S KIDS IS DESIGNED TO ENABLE VIEWERS TO EXPERIENCE, IN FRESH AND EXCITING WAYS, THE EXTRAORDINARY PERIOD OF 1773-1789 IN AMERICAN HISTORY, AS THE THIRTEEEN COLONIES, LED BY A GROUP OF COURAGEOUS AND BRILLAINT INDIVIDUALS WHO FOUGHT FOR FREEDOM FROM BRITAIN AND ESTABLISHED A NEW NATION.
Other Matters (15 of 21) Response
Program Title THE REAL WINNING EDGE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SUNDAY 10:30AM-11:00AM
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 Real Winning Edge is a weekly half-hour television series that meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Children's Programming requirements for children ages 13-16. The program highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. Recognizing that 13 to 16-year-olds are likely to be influenced by celebrities, the series features role models from the professional sports and the entertainment industries. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, presenting a powerful and positive message.
Other Matters (16 of 21) Response
Program Title NOW EAT THIS! WITH ROCCO DISPIRITO
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 9:30AM-10:00AM
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. Now Eat This! With Rocco Dispirito is a different version of a cooking show-different in that the emphasis is on families and changing a family's behavior and cooking culture with the goal of making the family's kids healthier. Families with children or families who want to change their caloric intake habits with the result of greater over all health are well served to watch the program. There are plenty of numbers and nutritional facts to accompany each family's nutritional makeover and the appeal to the 13-16 year-old audience lies in the immediate nature of food and the drive of curiosity to be smarter and better informed (especially to be the smartest in the family at meal times). The data on nutrition, including fat, carbohydrates, and calories, are presented hand drawn on an old-school slate and blackboard-a original and less intimidating way to present facts to an audience. The facts are reinforced by large graphics, which come in as alerts. This style of information matches the gentle but firm personality of host Rocco Dispirito who prods families in the gentlest of ways-reminding families consistently that children are an asset as well as a responsibility when it comes to food preparation. A nice touch is that the camera spends time in the home of the families in each episode instead of just bringing the family to the kitchen set. For engagement of a young audience and for the goal of behavior modification, this is an excellent approach. A young audience likes peers in their programs and the presence of high school age children gives it cache for middle school viewers. The climax of each program is nicely built to feature children as the ultimate judges--watching the children eat and evaluate familiar dishes prepared in a healthier way. Children don't filter in the kitchen!
Other Matters (17 of 21) Response
Program Title WHADDYADO
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SUNDAY 9:30AM-10:0AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 9 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. WHADDYADO IS A WEEKLY HALF HOUR EDUCATIONAL SERIES WHICH CHRONICLES REAL-LIFE STORIES INVOLVING ORDINARY TEENS WHO FIND THEMSELVES CAUGHT IN PERILOUS AND CHALLENGING SITUATIONS. THROUGH DRAMATIC RE-ENACTMENTS, OR REAL LIFE FOOTAGE, WHADDYADO SKILLFULLY DOCUMENTS THESE EVENTS, INTERVIEWS THE PARTCIPANTS, AND TALKS TO VARIOUS EXPERTS, WHO EXPLAIN HOW BEST TO REACT. ALSO, IN AN EFFORT TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION AT THE RIGHT MOMENT, THERE IS A MORAL DILEMMA SEGMENT FEATURED IN EACH SHOW. WHADDYADO IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE AND ENTERTAIN CHILDREN 16 AND YOUNGER ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND THEM. EACH EPISODE IS AN EDUCATIONAL LIFE-LESSON, BASED ON REALITY.
Other Matters (18 of 21) Response
Program Title MADE IN HOLLYWOOD: TEEN EDITION
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 7:00AM-7:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. MADE IN HOLLYWOOD: TEEN EDITION IS A NATIONALLY SYNDICATED WEEKLY SERIES. ITS CORE PROGRAMMING TARGETS 13-16 YEAR OLD TEENS WITH SEGMENTS RANGING FROM COVERAGE OF ANIMATION, PRODUCING & DIRECTING TO COSTUME DESIGN, CASTING & COMPOSITING. THE CONTENT RICH SPIN-OFF INTRODUCES ITS AUDIENCE TO BEHIND-THE SCENES FILMMAKING, SPECIAL EFFECTS TECHNIQUES AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOCUSING ON THE CREATIVE, TECHNICAL AND ARTISTIC SKILLS OF THE MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION INDUSTRIES.
Other Matters (19 of 21) Response
Program Title BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES II
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-TV SUNDAY 11:30AM-12:00PM
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. Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules.
Other Matters (20 of 21) Response
Program Title LIVE, LIFE & WIN!
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 8:00AM-8:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Live Life & Win! is designed to inspire and enlighten young viewers with inspirational teen success stories, as well as segments focusing on the arts; school and sports; exercise and nutrition; and health and wellness. The series will also promote social responsibility, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement and volunteerism.
Other Matters (21 of 21) Response
Program Title ANIMAL RESCUE
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled WNEM-DT2 SATURDAY 7:30AM-8:00AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animal Rescue serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and informational about various animals and their habitats. The programs also show real life in-the-field experiences of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating and helping various animals, as well as exhibiting good social responsibility and promoting strong personal and community values.

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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay.

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

MEREDITH CORPORATION


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