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

FRN:
0004973897
File Number:
CPR-152248
Submit Date:
04/04/2014
Call Sign:
KFXK-TV
Facility ID:
70917
City:
LONGVIEW
State:
TX
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
04/04/2014
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : First Quarter of 2014

General Information

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

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network FOX
Nielsen DMA Tyler-Longview (Luf. and Nacod.)
Web Home Page Address www.fox51.com

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 4.0
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream 168.0
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: 4.0
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? Yes

Digital Core Programs(15)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 15) Response
Program Title Biz Kid$
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 8:00-8:30am DT-2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 12
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Biz Kid$ is a weekly half-hour series focusing on financial literacy and entrepreneurship for teens, targeting 13 to 16-year-olds. Using a mix of strong financial education tools, dynamic sketch comedy, and inspiring true stories of young entrepreneurs, Biz Kid$ provides important information for future success. Each episode features math, language arts, and social studies as well as teaching teens about money and business.
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 Biz Kid$
List date and time rescheduled N/A Tech Diff
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? No
Date Preempted 2014-03-06
Episode # 3/6/2014 #BK101
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (2 of 15) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday 7:30-8:00am Ch. 51.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 12
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 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. Animal Atlas has produced a season that maintains its reputation as an entertaining, informative, and educational series for the 13-16 year-old age group. The pace of editing, the choice of music and sound effects, and, most importantly, the tone and content of the narration is entirely appropriate for delivering educational content in a format receptive to the targeted age range. The content, like the tone of the narration, is engaging, challenging, and avoids condescension. It manages to pack a great deal of educational information onto a narrative theme that will hold young viewers' interest. Target age group is 13-16 years old. Category of learning is Life Science. Underlying Science content standards addressed are; Animal morphology, animal behavior, animal classification, and environment and adaptive characteristics.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 15) Response
Program Title Wild About Animals
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 8:00-8:30am Ch. 51.1
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. "Wild About Animals" is produced for children 16 and under (specific target audience is 13-16). The objective of the program is to educate and inform children by bringing them the most entertaining and interesting stories about the worlds most fascinating animals. Each episode consists of at least four stories designed to teach children about exotic and unique animals from the wild, as well as educate them further about animals they see everyday.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 15) Response
Program Title Whaddyado
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 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. "Whaddyado" is a half-hour weekly educational series designed to educate, inform, inspire and entertain children 16 & under(specific target audience is (13-16) about the world around them. Each episode is an educational life-lesson, based in reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at any time, anywhere. Through dramatic re-enactments, "Whaddyado" will skillfully document the event, interview the participants, and talk to various experts, who will explain what the proper reaction should be when faced with similar life-threatening circumstances. Also, in an effort to help young people make the right decision at the right moment, there will be a moral dilemma segment featured in each show.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 15) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 10:00-10:30am DT-2
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 accordance with the 1990 Children's Television Act (ATC) intended to increase educational and informational programming for children on television, Aqua kids clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC as follows: 1. Aqua Kids website that can be easily accessed by parents and provides a clear description of the types of programming offered. It also provides a listing of when shows are aired on broadcasting stations through the USA. Advanced notice of programming is available to parents and consumers by the website. 2. Aqua Kids provides CORE programming in the area of biology and specifically the ecosystem related to the ocean, its tributaries and estuaries. Children can learn about the resources of the oceans and how protection of oceans is necessary to present and future generations. Not only does the show teach biological topics, but it aims to enrich children's lives by making them aware of future generations, the role they play now, and for generations into the future, with the biggest ecosystem on earth, the oceans. Each episode provides information related to a specific topic and gives an educational approach to understand the topic related to the entire ecosystem of the earth. Each episode is topic specific and focuses on a topic that can be informational in a 30 minute time span to stay in the bounds of a child's attention span. 3. Aqua Kids uses the technique of near peer mentors i.e., children to teach other children. Each episode employs Aqua Kids who ask questions and experience first hand the experience of the topic. For example, children might feed Manatees to experience the graceful, gentle nature of the animal and learn about their biology or dig through piles of silt dredged from the ocean depths to look for shark teeth to understand how shark continually grow new teeth and loose old rows of teeth.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 15) Response
Program Title Missing
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 9:30-10:00am DT2
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. "Missing" is a weekly half-hour reality series featuring actual cases of missing individuals, both adult and juvenile, from across the United States. The program includes tips and information to keep children safe. Series is E/I rated and is suitable for family viewing. "Missing" serves the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 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.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 15) Response
Program Title The Real Winning Edge
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7:30-8:00am Ch. 51.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 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. 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. The Real Winning Edge TV" is closed-captioned for the hearing impaired and displays the "E/I" icon throughout the broadcast.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 15) Response
Program Title Animal Rescue
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11:30am-12:00pm Ch. 51.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Pursuant to the Children's Television Act of 1990, "ANIMAL RESCUE" will satisfy the FCC Children's Programming requirement and can be classified as either core or non-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 Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Animal Rescue
List date and time rescheduled 1/4/2014 2:30PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2014-01-04
Episode # 1/4/2014 #A-771
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (9 of 15) Response
Program Title What Color Is Your Dog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday 8:00-8:30am DT-2
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. What Color is Your Dog? delivers practical and useful pet-training techniques in an engaging and informative way. The programs host, Joel Silverman, uses his extensive knowledge of animal behavior and years of animal-training experience to provide proven methods for training dogs and cats as well as showcase the joys and responsibilities of animal care and pet ownership. This series provides both educational and instructional material suitable for children, ages 13-16. Silverman's likable demeanor and his lovable dog, Foster, help to draw children and keep their attention throughout the program. Additionally, in What Color is Your Dog?, young viewers not only learn valuable pet training techniques, but learn lessons in responsibility and empathy as well.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 15) Response
Program Title Awesome Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday 8:00-8:30am DT-2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 11
Total times aired 11
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. AWESOME ADVENTURES is designed to educate, inform and entertain children 16 and under (specific target audience is 13-16) about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. The shows are not designed to be preachy or overly pedantic, but rather, the goal is to make learning fun.
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 Awesome Adventures
List date and time rescheduled N/A Tech Diff
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? No
Date Preempted 2014-01-14
Episode # 1/14/2014 #11
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (11 of 15) Response
Program Title Jack Hannah's Into The Wild
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11:00-11:30am Ch. 51.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Jack Hanna's Into The Wild is a half hour show hosted by the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo in Ohio, Jack Hanna. It takes viewers to remote and wild locations around the world. America's most beloved animal adventurer provides insight into the protection and conservation of our planets most precious and endangered species. Into The Wild is unscripted and action packed - leaving you with a renewed appreciation for all creatures, great and small. Jack often shares these adventures with friends and family as he visits unique locations off the beaten track.
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 Jack Hannah's Into The Wild
List date and time rescheduled 1/4/2014 2:00PM
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2014-01-04
Episode # 1/4/2014 #601
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (12 of 15) Response
Program Title Dog Tales
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday 8:00-8:30am DT-2
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. "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

Digital Core Program (13 of 15) Response
Program Title Pets.TV
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday 8:00-8:30am DT-2
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. Pets.TV features segments on pet news, pet care, pet health, and pet lifestyles, all brought to the viewers from the enthusiastic and caring eyes of children. The program targets teens 13-16 years old.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (14 of 15) Response
Program Title Wild America
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 10:30-11:00am DT-2
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. WILD AMERICA is targeted to children ages 13-16. The key educational objective of the program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American content, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series emphasis will be placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. Each episode of the series will be specific to a particular animal.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (15 of 15) Response
Program Title Teen Kids News
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The mission of Teen Kids News is to produce a weekly news program that provides information and news to kids in a manner that is compelling as well as highly entertaining. It is designed to appeal to the audience at its own level. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. The large, diverse news anchor team is unique in television and has great appeal on kids who identify and emulate them. This program serves the audience in a way that makes a real difference in their lives. It inserts the clear voice of the kid into the adult-dominated media and provides a unique perspective to the news that is currently available on network television.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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Question Response
Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison Drew Balch
Address 4300 Richmond Rd
City Tyler
State TX
Zip 75703
Telephone Number 903-232-7281
Email Address Drew@fox51.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. 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 (15)

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Other Matters (1 of 15) Response
Program Title Dog Tales
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday 8:00-8:30am DT2
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 (2 of 15) Response
Program Title Wild About Animals
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 8:00-8:30am Ch. 51.1
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. "Wild About Animals" is produced for children 16 and under (specific target audience is 13-16). The objective of the program is to educate and inform children by bringing them the most entertaining and interesting stories about the worlds most fascinating animals. Each episode consists of at least four stories designed to teach children about exotic and unique animals from the wild, as well as educate them further about animals they see everyday.
Other Matters (3 of 15) Response
Program Title Jack Hannah's Into the Wild
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11:00am-11:30am Ch. 51.1
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. Jack Hanna's Into The Wild is a half hour show hosted by the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo in Ohio, Jack Hanna. It takes viewers to remote and wild locations around the world. America's most beloved animal adventurer provides insight into the protection and conservation of our planets most precious and endangered species. Into The Wild is unscripted and action packed - leaving you with a renewed appreciation for all creatures, great and small. Jack often shares these adventures with friends and family as he visits unique locations off the beaten track.
Other Matters (4 of 15) Response
Program Title Wild America
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 10:30am-11:00am DT2
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. WILD AMERICA is targeted to children ages 13-16. The key educational objective of the program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American content, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series emphasis will be placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. Each episode of the series will be specific to a particular animal.
Other Matters (5 of 15) Response
Program Title Animal Rescue
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11:30am-12:00pm Ch. 51.1
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. Pursuant to the Children's Television Act of 1990, "ANIMAL RESCUE" will satisfy the FCC Children's Programming requirement and can be classified as either core or non-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.
Other Matters (6 of 15) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 10:00-10:30am DT2
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 accordance with the 1990 Children's Television Act (ATC) intended to increase educational and informational programming for children on television, Aqua kids clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC as follows: 1. Aqua Kid website that can be easily accessed by parents and provides a clear description of the types of programming offered. It also provides a listing of when shows are aired on broadcasting stations through the USA. Advanced notice of programming is available to parents and consumers by the website. 2. Aqua Kids provides CORE programming in the area of biology and specifically the ecosystem related to the ocean, its tributaries and estuaries. Children can learn about the resources of the oceans and how protection of oceans is necessary to present and future generations. Not only does the show teach biological topics, but it aims to enrich children's lives by making them aware of future generations, the role they play now, and for generations into the future, with the biggest ecosystem on earth, the oceans. Each episode provides information related to a specific topic and gives an educational approach to understand the topic related to the entire ecosystem of the earth. Each episode is topic specific and focuses on a topic that can be informational in a 30 minute time span to stay in the bounds of a child's attention span. 3. Aqua Kids uses the technique of near peer mentors i.e., children to teach other children. Each episode employs Aqua Kids who ask questions and experience first hand the experience of the topic. For example, children might feed Manatees to experience the graceful, gentle nature of the animal and learn about their biology or dig through piles of silt dredged from the ocean depths to look for shark teeth to understand how shark continually grow new teeth and loose old rows of teeth.
Other Matters (7 of 15) Response
Program Title What Color Is Your Dog?
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday 8:00-8:30am DT-2
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. What Color is Your Dog? delivers practical and useful pet-training techniques in an engaging and informative way. The programs host, Joel Silverman, uses his extensive knowledge of animal behavior and years of animal-training experience to provide proven methods for training dogs and cats as well as showcase the joys and responsibilities of animal care and pet ownership. This series provides both educational and instructional material suitable for children, ages 13-16. Silverman's likable demeanor and his lovable dog, Foster, help to draw children and keep their attention throughout the program. Additionally, in What Color is Your Dog?, young viewers not only learn valuable pet training techniques, but learn lessons in responsibility and empathy as well.
Other Matters (8 of 15) Response
Program Title Teen Kids News
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The mission of Teen Kids News is to produce a weekly news program that provides information and news to kids in a manner that is compelling as well as highly entertaining. It is designed to appeal to the audience at its own level. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. The large, diverse news anchor team is unique in television and has great appeal on kids who identify and emulate them. This program serves the audience in a way that makes a real difference in their lives. It inserts the clear voice of the kid into the adult-dominated media and provides a unique perspective to the news that is currently available on network television.
Other Matters (9 of 15) Response
Program Title Awesome Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday 8:00-8:30am DT-2
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. AWESOME ADVENTURES is designed to educate, inform and entertain children 16 and under (specific target audience is 13-16) about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. The shows are not designed to be preachy or overly pedantic, but rather, the goal is to make learning fun.
Other Matters (10 of 15) Response
Program Title Whaddyado
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
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. "Whaddyado" is a half-hour weekly educational series designed to educate, inform, inspire and entertain children 16 & under(specific target audience is (13-16) about the world around them. Each episode is an educational life-lesson, based in reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at any time, anywhere. Through dramatic re-enactments, "Whaddyado" will skillfully document the event, interview the participants, and talk to various experts, who will explain what the proper reaction should be when faced with similar life-threatening circumstances. Also, in an effort to help young people make the right decision at the right moment, there will be a moral dilemma segment featured in each show.
Other Matters (11 of 15) Response
Program Title Missing
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 9:30-10:00am DT-2
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" is a weekly half-hour reality series featuring actual cases of missing individuals, both adult and juvenile, from across the United States. The program includes tips and information to keep children safe. Series is E/I rated and is suitable for family viewing.
Other Matters (12 of 15) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sunday 7:30-8:00am Ch. 51.1
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 has produced a season that maintains its reputation as an entertaining, informative, and educational series for the 13-16 year-old age group. The pace of editing, the choice of music and sound effects, and, most importantly, the tone and content of the narration is entirely appropriate for delivering educational content in a format receptive to the targeted age range. The content, like the tone of the narration, is engaging, challenging, and avoids condescension. It manages to pack a great deal of educational information onto a narrative theme that will hold young viewers' interest. Target age group is 13-16 years old. Category of learning is Life Science. Underlying Science content standards addressed are; Animal morphology, animal behavior, animal classification, and environment and adaptive characteristics.
Other Matters (13 of 15) Response
Program Title Pets.TV
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday 8:00-8:30am DT-2
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. Pets.TV features segments on pet news, pet care, pet health, and pet lifestyles, all brought to the viewers from the enthusiastic and caring eyes of children. The program targets teens 13-16 years old.
Other Matters (14 of 15) Response
Program Title Biz Kids TV
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 8:00-8:30am DT-2
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. Biz Kid$ is a weekly half-hour series focusing on financial literacy and entrepreneurship for teens, targeting 13 to 16-year-olds. Using a mix of strong financial education tools, dynamic sketch comedy, and inspiring true stories of young entrepreneurs, Biz Kid$ provides important information for future success. Each episode features math, language arts, and social studies as well as teaching teens about money and business.
Other Matters (15 of 15) Response
Program Title The Real Winning Edge
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7:30-8:00am Ch. 51.1
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 serves the educational and information needs of children 13 to 16 years of age, including ways to help preserve the environment and with practical applications useful in everyday life. The show also provides informative segments on recycling and various academic activities and science and research techniques, allowing children to play their own part in environmental activities both at home and at school. The weekly series also promotes children's writing and creative skills.

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