| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type |
|---|
| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | CBS | |
| Nielsen DMA | Greenville-Spart-Ashvlle-Ands | |
| Web Home Page Address | WWW.WSPA.COM |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 168.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 5.0 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 10:30AM 7/2-9/10/11; SATURDAY 11:30AM 9/17-9/24/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | 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 Core Program (2 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANGEL'S FRIENDS [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | THURSDAY 8AM 7/7-9/22/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. | Angel's Friends provides CORE programming in the areas of particular concern to young teens including social themes and coping strategies through school life of animated teenaged angels learning to be Guardian Angels and their nemesis--The Devils--that are practicing to become Guardian Devils. Kids are taken on an inspirational journey that stirs their spirit and provides moral tools for the decisions they face in everyday life. The multi-ethnic angels serve as role models for young teen viewers as they deal with such issues as the right to say "no," the meaning of heroism, bullying and other issues of particular concern to young teens. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 10AM 7/2-9/10/11; SATURDAY 11AM 9/17-9/24/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | 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 Core Program (4 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | HORSELAND - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAY 8AM 7/3-9/11/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 11 |
| 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 | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | HORSELAND is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. 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. On September 11th Horseland I did not air at it's regularly scheduled time, but aired instead an hour earlier that day due to 9/11 commemorative news program. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MUSTARD PANCAKES [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | MONDAY 8AM 7/4-9/19/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. | Mustard Pancakes features gifted singer/songwriter and children's personality Courtney Campbell as head of a household that is also home to Oogleberry Ink Dog, Tiny Tina Ten Toes and Mo and the lone cat, Mr. D. Under her thoughtful and tender care and guidance, her pets discover the world around them, grow emotionally and find solutions to their daily challenges. Aimed at children 3-6, the music-driven Mustard Pancakes celebrates the joy of childhood through the power of music, storytelling and appealing characters. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS ROCKIN' ROAD SHOW |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 11AM 7/2-9/10/11 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | DOODLEBOPS ROCKIN' ROAD SHOW |
| List date and time rescheduled | SATURDAY 9/3/11 9AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | SATURDAY 9/3/11 11AM |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | HORSELAND (eff. 9/18/11) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAY 8:30AM 9/18-9/25/11 |
| 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. | HORSELAND is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. 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 (8 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | HORSELAND - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAY 8:30AM 7/3-9/11/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 11 |
| 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 | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | HORSELAND is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. 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. On September 11th Horseland I did not air at it's regularly scheduled time, but aired instead an hour earlier that day due to 9/11 commemorative news program. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | TROLLZ |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 11:30AM 7/2-9/10/11 |
| 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 | 8 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | TROLLZ is an animated series about five teenage girls growing up in a magic and colorful world, who live by the credo B.F.F.L. - Best Friends for Life. The magic in their lives is interwoven into real-world type experiences through which they learn to engage in problem solving, creative thinking, and cooperative strategy skills. The series also provides an opportunity for the five girls to learn how to cope with some of the social and emotional issues of self-esteem relating to physical features and other personal attributes, emerging friendships and peer-group relationships, and other experiences found in Trollzopolis. 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 |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | TROLLZ |
| List date and time rescheduled | SATURDAY 9/3/11 9:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | SATURDAY 9/3/11 11:30AM |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 10AM 9/17-9/24/11 |
| 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 | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. 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 (11 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BETA RECORDS [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | WEDNESDAY 8:30AM 7/6-9/21/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. | BETA Records TV is an educational and instructional music centric series. It follows a magazine format with segments ranging from major & indie artist interviews, tutorials and how-to's, producer and music executive tips, Internet heroes, The Vault (legendary artists)and music as it pertains to fashion and pop culture. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | AQUA KIDS ADVENTURES [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRIDAY 8AM 7/1-9/23/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 8 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | 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, our 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 (13 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MUSTARD PANCAKES [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | THURSDAY 8:30AM 7/7-9/22/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. | Mustard Pancakes features gifted singer/songwriter and children's personality Courtney Campbell as head of a household that is also home to Oogleberry Ink Dog, Tiny Tina Ten Toes and Mo and the lone cat, Mr. D. Under her thoughtful and tender care and guidance, her pets discover the world around them, grow emotionally and find solutions to their daily challenges. Aimed at children 3-6, the music-driven Mustard Pancakes celebrates the joy of childhood through the power of music, storytelling and appealing characters. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANGEL'S FRIENDS [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | TUESDAY 8:30AM 9/13-9/20/11 |
| 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. | Angel's Friends provides CORE programming in the areas of particular concern to young teens including social themes and coping strategies through school life of animated teenaged angels learning to be Guardian Angels and their nemesis--The Devils--that are practicing to become Guardian Devils. Kids are taken on an inspirational journey that stirs their spirit and provides moral tools for the decisions they face in everyday life. The multi-ethnic angels serve as role models for young teen viewers as they deal with such issues as the right to say "no," the meaning of heroism, bullying and other issues of particular concern to young teens. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 10:30AM 9/17-9/24/11 |
| 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 | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. 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 (16 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | AQUA KIDS ADVENTURES [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | WEDNESDAY 8AM 7/6-9/21/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 8 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | 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, our 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 (17 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ARIEL, ZOEY, ELI TOO [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | FRIDAY 8:30AM 7/1-9/23/11 |
| 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. | ARIEL & ZOEY & ELI, TOO INTRODUCES CHILDREN TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE ACCOMPLISHED GREAT THINGS AND HAVE A POSITIVE MESSAGE. TWINS ARIEL & ZOEY SING FOR CROWDS OF ADORING FANS AND ELI MAKES THEM LAUGH. ARIEL & ZOEY & ELI, TOO PROVIDES CORE PROGRAMMING IN THE AREAS OF MUSIC, ART AND HISTORY. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (18 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE REAL WINNING EDGE [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | TUESDAY 8:30AM 7/5-9/6/11 |
| 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. | The Real Winning Edge delivers to our nation's youth the kind of entertainment value they enjoy watching, while promoting a value system that enforces a strong source of purpose and worthiness. The series is made up of stores of young achievers filmed all over the U.S., introduced by celebrites in their fields of talent. The thing that sets The Real Winning Edge apart is that this program is developed to help with the "challenges" youth and all of us face in life. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (19 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DANGER RANGERS |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAY 8AM 9/18-9/25/11 |
| 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 | 4 years to 8 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Danger Rangers is an animated series focusing on rules for safety in various situations and providing children with clear cut safety information. The program features animal superheroes that work as a safety squad to protect children. They reinforce concepts of teamwork and preparedness, and model for children the acquisition of important health and safety information. The episodes are structured to present potential safety concerns, such as the need to take proper safety precautions when swimming, and use a song to introduce the relevant steps that should be taken. 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 (20 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WILD AMERICA [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | MONDAY 8:30AM 7/4-9/19/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (21 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | IN THE ZONE [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | TUESDAY 8AM 7/5-9/20/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. | Magic Johnson along with his friends [Karim Abdul-Jabbar, Carmelo Anthony, Kenny "The Jet" Smith, and many more] teach teens the importance of conditioning and education in order to master the intricacies of sports ranging from basketball, baseball, football, soccer, hockey, tennis,etc. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
| Name of children's programming liaison | STEPHANIE CAUTHEN |
| Address | 250 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE |
| City | SPARTANBURG |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29303 |
| Telephone Number | 864-595-4606 |
| Email Address | SCAUTHEN@WSPA.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. | The Station has terminated analog programming. The licensee's response to questions 7(b) therefore assumes that the Station's current main program stream serves as the equivalent to the Station's former analog channel. 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 "educational or informational" programming: None. On September 11th Horseland I & Horseland II did not air at their regularly scheduled times, but aired instead an hour earlier that day due to 9/11 commemorative news program. |
| Other Matters (1 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAY 8AM 10/2-12/25/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES SPARKS ENTHUSIASM FOR WRITING THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE SKETCH COMEDY, ORIGINAL SONGS, PUPPETRY, AND STORY THEATRE. THE STORIES ARE BASED ON THE WRITING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AGES 7-11. CHILDREN GET THE MESSAGE THAT THEIR WORDS HAVE POWER, THAT THEIR VOICES ARE BEING HEARD. OUR DIVERSE GREEN SCREEN COMPANY OF PERFORMERS AND WRITERS REINFORCE CRITICAL WRITING SKILLS AND SHARE POSITIVE SOCIALS MESSAGES. OUR EDUCATIONS MISSION EMPHASIZES THE FOUR "C"S AS WELL AS THE THREE "R"S-CURIOUSITY, CONFIDENCE, CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION. |
| Other Matters (2 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DANGER RANGERS |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAY 8AM 10/2-12/25/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 8 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Danger Rangers is an animated series focusing on rules for safety in various situations and providing children with clear cut safety information. The program features animal superheroes that work as a safety squad to protect children. They reinforce concepts of teamwork and preparedness, and model for children the acquisition of important health and safety information. The episodes are structured to present potential safety concerns, such as the need to take proper safety precautions when swimming, and use a song to introduce the relevant steps that should be taken. 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 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAY 9AM 10/2-12/25/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES SPARKS ENTHUSIASM FOR WRITING THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE SKETCH COMEDY, ORIGINAL SONGS, PUPPETRY, AND STORY THEATRE. THE STORIES ARE BASED ON THE WRITING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AGES 7-11. CHILDREN GET THE MESSAGE THAT THEIR WORDS HAVE POWER, THAT THEIR VOICES ARE BEING HEARD. OUR DIVERSE GREEN SCREEN COMPANY OF PERFORMERS AND WRITERS REINFORCE CRITICAL WRITING SKILLS AND SHARE POSITIVE SOCIALS MESSAGES. OUR EDUCATIONS MISSION EMPHASIZES THE FOUR "C"S AS WELL AS THE THREE "R"S-CURIOUSITY, CONFIDENCE, CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION. |
| Other Matters (4 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAY 9:30AM 10/2-12/25/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES SPARKS ENTHUSIASM FOR WRITING THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE SKETCH COMEDY, ORIGINAL SONGS, PUPPETRY, AND STORY THEATRE. THE STORIES ARE BASED ON THE WRITING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AGES 7-11. CHILDREN GET THE MESSAGE THAT THEIR WORDS HAVE POWER, THAT THEIR VOICES ARE BEING HEARD. OUR DIVERSE GREEN SCREEN COMPANY OF PERFORMERS AND WRITERS REINFORCE CRITICAL WRITING SKILLS AND SHARE POSITIVE SOCIALS MESSAGES. OUR EDUCATIONS MISSION EMPHASIZES THE FOUR "C"S AS WELL AS THE THREE "R"S-CURIOUSITY, CONFIDENCE, CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION. |
| Other Matters (5 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MAD ABOUT [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 10:30AM 10/1-12/31/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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 IS A HALF HOUR SKETCH-COMEDY/VARIETY SHOW AIMED AT EDUCATING AND ENTERTAINING KIDS AGES 13 TO 16. A TRUE E/I SERIES, EPISODES USE A CREATIVE MIXTURE OF HUMOR, IMPROVE, ANIMATION AND VIEWER-GENERATED VIDEO. MAD ABOUT CONVEYS IMPORTANT MESSAGES ABOUT LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS PERSONAL FINANCE, HEALTH & NUTRITION, FITNESS, CONSERVATION, AND DECISION MAKING IN A FUN AND ENTERTAINING WAY. EACH TV EPISODE RELIES ON A SMALL COMPANY OF SKILLED COMEDIC ACTORS TO EXPLORE SIGNIFICANT TOPICS WITHIN A SUBJECT AREA. IT INCORPORATES COMIC MONOLOGUES, SKETCH AND IMPROV COMEDY, EYE-CATCHING ANIMATION, MUSIC VIDEOS, HUMOROUS "MAN ON THE STREET" INTERVIEWS AND VIEWER-CREATED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE'S ISSUES. |
| Other Matters (6 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 8AM 10/1-12/31/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES SPARKS ENTHUSIASM FOR WRITING THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE SKETCH COMEDY, ORIGINAL SONGS, PUPPETRY, AND STORY THEATRE. THE STORIES ARE BASED ON THE WRITING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AGES 7-11. CHILDREN GET THE MESSAGE THAT THEIR WORDS HAVE POWER, THAT THEIR VOICES ARE BEING HEARD. OUR DIVERSE GREEN SCREEN COMPANY OF PERFORMERS AND WRITERS REINFORCE CRITICAL WRITING SKILLS AND SHARE POSITIVE SOCIALS MESSAGES. OUR EDUCATIONS MISSION EMPHASIZES THE FOUR "C"S AS WELL AS THE THREE "R"S-CURIOUSITY, CONFIDENCE, CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION. |
| Other Matters (7 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | HORSELAND |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAY 8:30AM 10/2-12/25/11 |
| 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. | HORSELAND is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. 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 (8 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 11:30AM 10/1-12/31/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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 (9 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 9:30AM 10/1-12/31/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES SPARKS ENTHUSIASM FOR WRITING THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE SKETCH COMEDY, ORIGINAL SONGS, PUPPETRY, AND STORY THEATRE. THE STORIES ARE BASED ON THE WRITING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AGES 7-11. CHILDREN GET THE MESSAGE THAT THEIR WORDS HAVE POWER, THAT THEIR VOICES ARE BEING HEARD. OUR DIVERSE GREEN SCREEN COMPANY OF PERFORMERS AND WRITERS REINFORCE CRITICAL WRITING SKILLS AND SHARE POSITIVE SOCIALS MESSAGES. OUR EDUCATIONS MISSION EMPHASIZES THE FOUR "C"S AS WELL AS THE THREE "R"S-CURIOUSITY, CONFIDENCE, CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION. |
| Other Matters (10 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAY 8:30AM 10/2-12/25/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES SPARKS ENTHUSIASM FOR WRITING THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE SKETCH COMEDY, ORIGINAL SONGS, PUPPETRY, AND STORY THEATRE. THE STORIES ARE BASED ON THE WRITING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AGES 7-11. CHILDREN GET THE MESSAGE THAT THEIR WORDS HAVE POWER, THAT THEIR VOICES ARE BEING HEARD. OUR DIVERSE GREEN SCREEN COMPANY OF PERFORMERS AND WRITERS REINFORCE CRITICAL WRITING SKILLS AND SHARE POSITIVE SOCIALS MESSAGES. OUR EDUCATIONS MISSION EMPHASIZES THE FOUR "C"S AS WELL AS THE THREE "R"S-CURIOUSITY, CONFIDENCE, CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION. |
| Other Matters (11 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MAD ABOUT [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 10AM 10/1-12/31/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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 IS A HALF HOUR SKETCH-COMEDY/VARIETY SHOW AIMED AT EDUCATING AND ENTERTAINING KIDS AGES 13 TO 16. A TRUE E/I SERIES, EPISODES USE A CREATIVE MIXTURE OF HUMOR, IMPROVE, ANIMATION AND VIEWER-GENERATED VIDEO. MAD ABOUT CONVEYS IMPORTANT MESSAGES ABOUT LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS PERSONAL FINANCE, HEALTH & NUTRITION, FITNESS, CONSERVATION, AND DECISION MAKING IN A FUN AND ENTERTAINING WAY. EACH TV EPISODE RELIES ON A SMALL COMPANY OF SKILLED COMEDIC ACTORS TO EXPLORE SIGNIFICANT TOPICS WITHIN A SUBJECT AREA. IT INCORPORATES COMIC MONOLOGUES, SKETCH AND IMPROV COMEDY, EYE-CATCHING ANIMATION, MUSIC VIDEOS, HUMOROUS "MAN ON THE STREET" INTERVIEWS AND VIEWER-CREATED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE'S ISSUES. |
| Other Matters (12 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | EDGEMONT [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAY 10AM 10/2-12/25/11 |
| 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. | EDGEMONT IS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN ITS CORE TEEN AUDIENCE AND ALSO TO INFORM AND EDUCATE ITS VIEWERS ABOUT ISSUES THAT ARISE IN SCHOOL AND AT HOME. THE STORYLINES FOCUS ON SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES FACED BY ALL SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, FROM FORMING AND MAINTAINING FAMILY, FRIENDSHIP AND ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS, TO ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE SERIES IS TO DEMONSTRATE MODELS OF BEHAVIOR FOR TEEN VIEWERS, ALLOWING THEM TO CONSIDER CHOICES THAT THEY THEMSELVES MAY FACE, TO WITNESS THE POTENTIAL OUTCOMES OF THESE CHOICES AND GAIN POSITIVE TOOLS THAT THEY CAN USE TO RESOLVE ISSUES AND CONFLICTS IN A CONSTRUCTIVE WAY. |
| Other Matters (13 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | EDGEMONT [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAY 10:30AM 10/2-12/25/11 |
| 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. | EDGEMONT IS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN ITS CORE TEEN AUDIENCE AND ALSO TO INFORM AND EDUCATE ITS VIEWERS ABOUT ISSUES THAT ARISE IN SCHOOL AND AT HOME. THE STORYLINES FOCUS ON SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES FACED BY ALL SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, FROM FORMING AND MAINTAINING FAMILY, FRIENDSHIP AND ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS, TO ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE SERIES IS TO DEMONSTRATE MODELS OF BEHAVIOR FOR TEEN VIEWERS, ALLOWING THEM TO CONSIDER CHOICES THAT THEY THEMSELVES MAY FACE, TO WITNESS THE POTENTIAL OUTCOMES OF THESE CHOICES AND GAIN POSITIVE TOOLS THAT THEY CAN USE TO RESOLVE ISSUES AND CONFLICTS IN A CONSTRUCTIVE WAY. |
| Other Matters (14 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 9AM 10/1-12/31/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES SPARKS ENTHUSIASM FOR WRITING THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE SKETCH COMEDY, ORIGINAL SONGS, PUPPETRY, AND STORY THEATRE. THE STORIES ARE BASED ON THE WRITING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AGES 7-11. CHILDREN GET THE MESSAGE THAT THEIR WORDS HAVE POWER, THAT THEIR VOICES ARE BEING HEARD. OUR DIVERSE GREEN SCREEN COMPANY OF PERFORMERS AND WRITERS REINFORCE CRITICAL WRITING SKILLS AND SHARE POSITIVE SOCIALS MESSAGES. OUR EDUCATIONS MISSION EMPHASIZES THE FOUR "C"S AS WELL AS THE THREE "R"S-CURIOUSITY, CONFIDENCE, CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION. |
| Other Matters (15 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 10AM 10/1-12/31/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. 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 (16 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 11AM 10/1-12/31/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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 (17 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES [MULTI-CAST DT 7.2] |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 8:30AM 10/1-12/31/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES SPARKS ENTHUSIASM FOR WRITING THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE SKETCH COMEDY, ORIGINAL SONGS, PUPPETRY, AND STORY THEATRE. THE STORIES ARE BASED ON THE WRITING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AGES 7-11. CHILDREN GET THE MESSAGE THAT THEIR WORDS HAVE POWER, THAT THEIR VOICES ARE BEING HEARD. OUR DIVERSE GREEN SCREEN COMPANY OF PERFORMERS AND WRITERS REINFORCE CRITICAL WRITING SKILLS AND SHARE POSITIVE SOCIALS MESSAGES. OUR EDUCATIONS MISSION EMPHASIZES THE FOUR "C"S AS WELL AS THE THREE "R"S-CURIOUSITY, CONFIDENCE, CITIZENSHIP, COMPASSION. |
| Other Matters (18 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY 10:30AM 10/1-12/31/11 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. 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. |
| Question | Response |
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