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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
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Section | Question | Response |
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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | Fox | |
Nielsen DMA | Charleston SC | |
Web Home Page Address | www.foxcharleston.com |
Question | Response |
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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 | 0.0 |
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: | 0.0 |
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? | No |
Digital Core Program (1 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Eco Company |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 730-8am ET |
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. | Eco Company explores all aspects of being "green" and understanding how our actions inpact the world. The E-Co team find out about global warming by asking questions to discover the truths and myths of the global warming issue. They learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. They learn more about recycling, conservation and organics. The E-Team profiles teens and school organizations who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference, young entrepreneurs who are taking their passion for green to develop ideas and new products for a sustainable future. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Will & Dewitt |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday, 8-830am ET (8/31/11) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 1 |
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. | Will and Dewitt, along with their human and animal friends, face challenges, such as the first day of school, or tying their shoes for the first time. They often overcome these challenges by means of their own brand of ingenuity and perseverance, mixed with an ample dose of joy and humor. The boy and his frog, just like real little kids, commonly make mistakes and errors of judgment which at the time may seem monumental, but serves as motivators of growth. Along with this essential skill-based and pro-social education, the series also gives viewers an opportunity to learn primary knowledge based skills. Along with Will and Dewitt, children work with the alphabet, language, numbers, directions, sequences and colors. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | This Week in Baseball |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 330-4pm ET |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "This Week in Baseball" highlights the pro-social on-and-off the field activities of MLB's leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sport Physical Education (NASPE), "This Week in Baseball" seeks to provide today's youth with educational messages that can have an impact on development of positive lifestyle behaviors. The program portrays the positive outcomes that result from dedication, hard work, self-discipline, teamwork, practice and personal responsibilities. The program also relates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements in life. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Will & Dewitt |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday & Tuesday, 8-830am ET |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 16 |
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. | Will and Dewitt, along with their human and animal friends, face challenges, such as the first day of school, or tying their shoes for the first time. They often overcome these challenges by means of their own brand of ingenuity and perseverance, mixed with an ample dose of joy and humor. The boy and his frog, just like real little kids, commonly make mistakes and errors of judgment which at the time may seem monumental, but serves as motivators of growth. Along with this essential skill-based and pro-social education, the series also gives viewers an opportunity to learn primary knowledge based skills. Along with Will and Dewitt, children work with the alphabet, language, numbers, directions, sequences and colors. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild America |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7-730am ET |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The ambitious goal of this program is to produce a television experience with which teens could identify and from which teens would learn valuable life lessons. This program presents basic biological facts to this most curious segment of our society. Where does food come from? Where do babies come from? How do animals relate to one another? How does ecology work? What is the relationship between life and death/humans and nature? |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Teen Kids News |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday, 8-830am ET, effective 8/29/11 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program features weekly educational features such as, "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday, 8-830am ET effective 9/6/11 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Dragonfly TV" features real kids doing real science. The series demonstrates practical applications of math and science with enjoyable, hands-on projects, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Young viewers see kids like themselves investigating, dreaming and doing. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild Ltd. |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 8-830am ET effective 9/1/11 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
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 Ltd is a half hour conservation series, and in each episode the cameras follow Game Ranger Michelle Garforth-Venter, on her adventures both on land and under the water. Michelle meets researchers and veterinarians and learns about their work - suggesting job opportunities in the conservation world. Michelle always teaches about the anatomy of the species at hand, the conservation listing and why / how we can better preserve their population numbers. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the value of wild spaces and the creatures that live within. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (9 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday, 8-830am ET (7/8-9/16/11) |
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 | 9 years to 11 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The world's greatest detective has returned - and this time, he's fighting crime in a brave new world of the 22nd century! Sherlock Holmes has been brought back from the grave to battle Professor James Moriarty, the only adversary Holmes has ever considered equal. Moriarty, accidentally cloned by an unscrupulous scientist, is determined to dominate the crime-free world of the future. To help Holmes stop him, the personality of Holmes' loyal friend and companion, Dr. Watson, is programmed into the brain of an android. Each thrilling, action-packed mystery is inspired by one of the actual literary classics of Arthur Conan Doyle. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (10 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Liberty's Kids |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday & Thursday, 8-830am ET (7/6-8/25/11) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 16 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 7 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Ben Franklin hires an American teenaged boy, a young English lady and a French orphaned boy as reporters during the Revolution for his newspaper the Pennsylvania Gazette. Through these reporters and their travels to ordinary homes, battlefields from Virginia to Massachusetts and the royal courts of France and England, the viewer is exposed to the issues which prompted the colonies to seek freedom. Through the explanation of these issues by such historical figures as Jefferson and Paine, the viewer also learns the impact these issues have on the lives of ordinary citizens. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (11 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Young Icons |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday, 8-830am ET effective 9/23/11 |
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. | Young Icons gives you a glimpse inside the lives of the brightest and the best of America's youth, including world-class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs. These extraordinary young people are making a real difference in the world, and prove that children really can accomplish amazing and inspirational things. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (12 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Career Day |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday, 8-830am ET effective 9/14/11 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This show guides young people to potential career paths. This program best illustrates our commitment to family in this example of take your kids to work for a day. The show features inspirational interviews with successful celebrities, entrepreneurs and business people from world renowned brain surgeons to marine biologists that share their stories with young people about their careers. This motivational show is fun and exciting and tries to help kids answer the age old question: "What do I want to be when I grow up?" |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (13 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Liberty's Kids |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday, 8-830am ET (8/31/11 and 9/7/11) |
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 | 7 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Ben Franklin hires an American teenaged boy, a young English lady and a French orphaned boy as reporters during the Revolution for his newspaper the Pennsylvania Gazette. Through these reporters and their travels to ordinary homes, battlefields from Virginia to Massachusetts and the royal courts of France and England, the viewer is exposed to the issues which prompted the colonies to seek freedom. Through the explanation of these issues by such historical figures as Jefferson and Paine, the viewer also learns the impact these issues have on the lives of ordinary citizens. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
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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 | Bill Littleton |
Address | 4301 Arco Lane |
City | Charleston |
State | SC |
Zip | 29418 |
Telephone Number | (843)744-2424 |
Email Address | blittlet@sbgnet.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. | During this period, WTAT-TV partnered with the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston to promote the new kid-friendly exhibit, the "Kids Zone". This exhibit features an up-close look at some of the aquarium's animals that are selected to be interactive and educational with the children. WTAT-TV also produced and ran a public service announcement for the aquarium promoting the event. |
Other Matters (1 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild Ltd. |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday, 8-830am ET |
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 Ltd is a half hour conservation series, and in each episode the cameras follow Game Ranger Michelle Garforth-Venter, on her adventures both on land and under the water. Michelle meets researchers and veterinarians and learns about their work - suggesting job opportunities in the conservation world. Michelle always teaches about the anatomy of the species at hand, the conservation listing and why / how we can better preserve their population numbers. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the value of wild spaces and the creatures that live within. |
Other Matters (2 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday, 8-830am ET |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program features children engaging in various science projects and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science from multiple scientific fields. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem-solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. Examples of program episodes include studying various ecosystems, sea turtles, and rocket propulsion. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to gain an appreciation for science in a unique and entertaining way. |
Other Matters (3 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Young Icons |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday, 8-830am ET |
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. | Young Icons gives you a glimpse inside the lives of the brightest and the best of America's youth, including world-class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars, philanthropists, and entrepreneurs. These extraordinary young people are making a real difference in the world, and prove that children really can accomplish amazing and inspirational things. |
Other Matters (4 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Wild America |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7-730am ET |
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. | The ambitious goal of this program is to produce a television experience with which teens could identify and from which teens would learn valuable life lessons. This program presents basic biological facts to this most curious segment of our society. Where does food come from? Where do babies come from? How do animals relate to one another? How does ecology work? What is the relationship between life and death/humans and nature? |
Other Matters (5 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Eco Company |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 730-8am ET |
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. | Eco Company explores all aspects of being "green" and understanding how our actions inpact the world. The E-Co team find out about global warming by asking questions to discover the truths and myths of the global warming issue. They learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. They learn more about recycling, conservation and organics. The E-Team profiles teens and school organizations who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference, young entrepreneurs who are taking their passion for green to develop ideas and new products for a sustainable future. |
Other Matters (6 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Career Day |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday, 8-830am ET |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This show guides young people to potential career paths. This program best illustrates our commitment to family in this example of take your kids to work for a day. The show features inspirational interviews with successful celebrities, entrepreneurs and business people from world renowned brain surgeons to marine biologists that share their stories with young people about their careers. This motivational show is fun and exciting and tries to help kids answer the age old question: "What do I want to be when I grow up?" |
Other Matters (7 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Teen Kids News |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday, 8-830am ET |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program features weekly educational features such as, "College and You" (tips for choosing and getting into college), and "Word" (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The program stimulates the viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. |
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I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | |
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
WTAT Licensee, LLC
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