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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | NBC, CW | |
Nielsen DMA | Rockford | |
Web Home Page Address | http://www.wrex.com |
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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 | 168.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 3.0 |
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (1 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Pajanimals - NBC |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 9:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 8 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 5 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 5 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Pajanimals - NBC - Meet the Pajanimals - CowBella, Apollo, Sweetpea Sue, and Squacky - four snuggly friends who go on fun adventures and sing sweet night time songs to their preschool friends at home! |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Pajanimals - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 9/24/12 12:30 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-09-29 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Pajanimals - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 7/8/12 11:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-07-07 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Pajanimals - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/13/12 12:30 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-08-11 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Pajanimals - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 7/30/12 12:30 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-07-28 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Pajanimals - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/6/12 12:30 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-08-04 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (2 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | "CHAT ROOM" - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 11:00am (as of 9/15) |
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. | CW - "CHAT ROOM" provides a compelling look at real-life situations that happen to today's teens as dramatized by teen actors. Our adult host and teen panel then discuss the issues presented in a direct and forthright manner. The goal is to present issues that are real and raw and discuss the pros and cons of each situation in a freeflowing environment. "CHAT ROOM" may not have all the answers but it offers a place where young people can watch and discuss the problems they face. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | "ANIMAL SCIENCE" - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun 10:00am (as of 9/16) |
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. | CW - "ANIMAL SCIENCE" uses animation, graphics, and scientific analysis from animal experts to give viewers more understanding than ever before of these amazing creatures. The enthusiastic host's modern vocal style will be engaging to the target audience. While most animal shows look at the behavior of animals, "ANIMAL SCIENCE" goes one step further to look at the how and why an animal is able to excel in its environment. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Lazy Town - NBC |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 11:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 7 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 6 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 6 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Lazy Town - NBC - The citizens of Lazytown learn the importance of things like eating right and exercising from the ultra-athletic superhero, Sportucus, who must stop the evil plots of Robbie Rotten, who hates physical activity, among other things. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lazy Town - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/9/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-08-04 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lazy Town - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 9/29/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-09-29 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lazy Town - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 7/7/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-07-07 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lazy Town - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/2/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-07-28 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lazy Town - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 9/8/12 8:00 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-09-08 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lazy Town - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/16/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-08-11 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (5 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Great Big World - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 11:00am (thru 9/8) |
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. | CW - Great Big World provides dynamic core programming in the areas of particular concern to young teens; including global, social, educational, and wellness issues. Award-winning teen hostess Elizabeth Stanton and select celebrity friends travel around the world volunteering in areas of specific need - ranging from feeding the hungry in the slums of Kenya to bringing hearing aids to Vietnamese neighborhoods whose citizens have experienced high rates of profound deafness and hearing loss. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | 'Wild Ltd' - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun 10:00am (thru 9/9) |
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. | CW - 'Wild Ltd' is a half hour series created and designed with the focus of educating and entertaining children from 13 to 16 years of age. 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 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 (7 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Great Big World - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun. 10:30am (as of 9/16) |
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. | CW - Great Big World provides dynamic core programming in the areas of particular concern to young teens; including global, social, educational, and wellness issues. Award-winning teen hostess Elizabeth Stanton and select celebrity friends travel around the world volunteering in areas of specific need - ranging from feeding the hungry in the slums of Kenya to bringing hearing aids to Vietnamese neighborhoods whose citizens have experienced high rates of profound deafness and hearing loss. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | The Wiggles - NBC |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 11:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 7 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 6 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 6 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Wiggles - NBC - Join The Wiggles as they sing and dance to your favorite songs with their friends Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Captain Feathersword, and Henry the Octopus! |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | The Wiggles - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/10/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-08-04 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | The Wiggles - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/3/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-07-28 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | The Wiggles - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 9/8/12 8:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-09-08 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | The Wiggles - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 9/26/12 12:30 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-09-29 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | The Wiggles - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 7/7/12 12:30 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-07-07 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | The Wiggles - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/17/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-08-11 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (9 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Poppy Cat - NBC |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 10:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 8 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 5 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 5 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Poppy Cat - NBC - Join Poppy Cat and her friends as they embark on extraordinary adventures through fantastical lands. Seen through the eyes of Poppy's imaginative young owner, a little girl called Lara, each episode tells the tale of a very special cat and her colorful band of friends. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Poppy Cat - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 7/31/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-07-28 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Poppy Cat - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/14/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-08-11 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Poppy Cat - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 7/7/12 11:00 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-07-07 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Poppy Cat - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 9/25/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-09-29 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Poppy Cat - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/7/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-08-04 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (10 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | "Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition" - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun. 10:30am (thru 9/9) |
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. | CW - "Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition" provides its target age group of teens 13-16 with behind-the-screen background & techniques for entering the motion picture, television and home entertainment fields, while introducing them to career opportunities focusing on the creative, technical and artistic skills of the profession. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (11 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | "On the Spot" - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun. 11:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | CW - "On the Spot" is based on the Common Core State Standards. The show uses an entertaining on-the-street format to test how well young people know the information contained in their own national curriculum. Then, On the Spot explains the answer to each question. The pedagogical approach of testing first and explaining the answer second has been shown to enhance retention and understanding. On the Spot challenges viewers to recall middle and high school knowledge about history, science, math, English, second languages, health, geography, art, music, and technology, and then teaches them the answer. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (12 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | "Live Life and Win!" - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun. 11:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | CW - "Live Life and Win!" has inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, and community considers topics such as social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills such as the importance of exercise and nutrition. The goals of the series are to encourage the audience to: explore, discover, and learn strategies to achieve personal dreams; learn about the personal attributes important for achieving dreams; explore volunteerism as an opportunity to build character and to uncover personal passions; and gain knowledge about life skills necessary to Live Life and Win! |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (13 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | "Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition" - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 11:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | CW - "Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition" provides its target age group of teens 13-16 with behind-the-screen background & techniques for entering the motion picture, television and home entertainment fields, while introducing them to career opportunities focusing on the creative, technical and artistic skills of the profession. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (14 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Justin Time - NBC |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 10:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 8 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 5 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 5 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Justin Time - NBC - It's time for an adventure! Watch Justin and his pals, Olive and Squidgy, as they become stars in the biggest stories of all time, told from every corner of the world! |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Justin Time - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/1/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-07-28 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Justin Time - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 7/7/12 11:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-07-07 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Justin Time - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/15/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-08-11 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Justin Time - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/8/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-08-04 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Justin Time - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 9/25/12 12:30 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-09-29 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (15 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | M@d * About - NBC |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun. 7:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 4 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 3 |
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. | NBC - M@D*ABOUT provides CORE programming in the area of Financial Literacy, Nutrition, Earth Science, Ecology, Health, Life Skills and Fitness that tie to state and national education standards. M@D*ABOUT explores being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The M@D*ABOUT team find out about healthy snacks and proper exercise through sketch comedy segments. Music videos teach financial literacy and the importance of family budgeting. Animation reinforces concepts of cyber bully prevention. M@D*ABOUT uses the technique of sketch comedy, music videos, animation and kid on the street interviews to teach, entertain and inspire teens to make quality life decisions. The diverse and dynamic cast of young people who make up the M@D*ABOUT cast combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm to inform teens and their families about society's most important issues and life skills. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | M@d * About - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/11/12 8:00 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-07-29 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | M@d * About - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 7/7/12 1:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-07-08 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | M@d * About - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | Not rescheduled |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
Date Preempted | 2012-08-12 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | M@d * About - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/11/12 8:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-08-05 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (16 of 16) | Response |
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Program Title | Noodle and Doodle - NBC |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 9:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 8 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 5 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 5 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Noodle and Doodle - NBC - All aboard the Noodle and Doodle Bus! Craft, cook, and play with Sean, Noodle, and Doodle! Have fun learning to cook new and exciting recipes! Then, using recycled materials from the recipe, make fun and exciting crafts for you and your child. Join Doggity and friends as they cook up another special treat! |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Noodle and Doodle - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 7/30/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-07-28 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Noodle and Doodle - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/6/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-08-04 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
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Title of Program | Noodle and Doodle - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 9/24/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-09-29 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Noodle and Doodle - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 7/8/12 11:00 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-07-07 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
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Title of Program | Noodle and Doodle - NBC |
List date and time rescheduled | 8/13/12 12:00 PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2012-08-11 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 4) | Response |
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Program Title | Cubix: Robots for Everyone - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Sat 6:00 am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 11 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 11 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | CW ~ Cubix, set in the year 2044, is the story of a bright eyed young boy named Connor with a deep fascination for robots. His father, Graham, who dislikes all robots, has never truly been supportive of Connor. As a surprise to his son, he purchases them a home and a small doughnut shop in the robot center of the world, Bubble Town, location of the RobixCorp headquarters. In this town robots even outnumber people. |
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 4) | Response |
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Program Title | Cubix: Robots for Everyone - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Sat 6:30 am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 7 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 11 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | CW ~ Cubix, set in the year 2044, is the story of a bright eyed young boy named Connor with a deep fascination for robots. His father, Graham, who dislikes all robots, has never truly been supportive of Connor. As a surprise to his son, he purchases them a home and a small doughnut shop in the robot center of the world, Bubble Town, location of the RobixCorp headquarters. In this town robots even outnumber people. |
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (3 of 4) | Response |
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Program Title | Rescue Heroes - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Sat 6:00 am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 2 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 11 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | CW - Each week the Rescue Heroes are called into action to mobilize themselves in any part of the globe to protect the world from natural and man-made disasters. Social and emotional character stories are embedded in the stories using action and humor to convey messages of keeping an open mind, asking for help, facing your fears, persistence pays off, preparedness, procedure, training and teamwork. At the end of each episode the Rescue Heroes reinforce various safety tips, and information relating to the educational message portrayed in the story. |
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
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Program Title | Rescue Heroes - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Sat 6:30 am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 6 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 11 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | CW - Each week the Rescue Heroes are called into action to mobilize themselves in any part of the globe to protect the world from natural and man-made disasters. Social and emotional character stories are embedded in the stories using action and humor to convey messages of keeping an open mind, asking for help, facing your fears, persistence pays off, preparedness, procedure, training and teamwork. At the end of each episode the Rescue Heroes reinforce various safety tips, and information relating to the educational message portrayed in the story. |
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
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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 | Trista Truesdale |
Address | P.O. Box 530 |
City | Rockford |
State | IL |
Zip | 61105 |
Telephone Number | 815-335-2213 |
Email Address | ttruesdale@wrex.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 More You Know's" comprehensive website (themoreyouknow.com) provides in-depth referral information, in connection with the on-air public service announcements. Content includes: video of all current public service announcements, a general campaign overview, message boards, press releases, kids pages and referral information by topic to partnering agencies referenced in the PSAs. The site includes a comprehensive list of the campaign's accolades, including Emmy and Peabody awards. In addition, a behind-the-scenes story with clips from talent interviews can be viewed. |
Other Matters (1 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | "On the Spot" - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 11:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | CW - "On the Spot" is based on the Common Core State Standards. The show uses an entertaining on-the-street format to test how well young people know the information contained in their own national curriculum. Then, On the Spot explains the answer to each question. The pedagogical approach of testing first and explaining the answer second has been shown to enhance retention and understanding. On the Spot challenges viewers to recall middle and high school knowledge about history, science, math, English, second languages, health, geography, art, music, and technology, and then teaches them the answer. |
Other Matters (2 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | "CHAT ROOM" - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 11:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | CW - "CHAT ROOM" provides a compelling look at real-life situations that happen to today's teens as dramatized by teen actors. Our adult host and teen panel then discuss the issues presented in a direct and forthright manner. The goal is to present issues that are real and raw and discuss the pros and cons of each situation in a freeflowing environment. "CHAT ROOM" may not have all the answers but it offers a place where young people can watch and discuss the problems they face. |
Other Matters (3 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Pajanimals - NBC |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 9:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Pajanimals - NBC - Meet the Pajanimals - CowBella, Apollo, Sweetpea Sue, and Squacky - four snuggly friends who go on fun adventures and sing sweet night time songs to their preschool friends at home! |
Other Matters (4 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | The Wiggles - NBC |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 11:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Wiggles - NBC - Join The Wiggles as they sing and dance to your favorite songs with their friends Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Captain Feathersword, and Henry the Octopus! |
Other Matters (5 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | "ANIMAL SCIENCE" - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun 10:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | CW - "ANIMAL SCIENCE" uses animation, graphics, and scientific analysis from animal experts to give viewers more understanding than ever before of these amazing creatures. The enthusiastic host's modern vocal style will be engaging to the target audience. While most animal shows look at the behavior of animals, "ANIMAL SCIENCE" goes one step further to look at the how and why an animal is able to excel in its environment. |
Other Matters (6 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | M@d * About - NBC |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun. 7:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | NBC - M@D*ABOUT provides CORE programming in the area of Financial Literacy, Nutrition, Earth Science, Ecology, Health, Life Skills and Fitness that tie to state and national education standards. M@D*ABOUT explores being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The M@D*ABOUT team find out about healthy snacks and proper exercise through sketch comedy segments. Music videos teach financial literacy and the importance of family budgeting. Animation reinforces concepts of cyber bully prevention. M@D*ABOUT uses the technique of sketch comedy, music videos, animation and kid on the street interviews to teach, entertain and inspire teens to make quality life decisions. The diverse and dynamic cast of young people who make up the M@D*ABOUT cast combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm to inform teens and their families about society's most important issues and life skills. |
Other Matters (7 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | "Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition" - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun. 11:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | CW - "Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition" is an FCC Friendly, Education/Informational series. It provides its target age group of teens 13-16 with behind-the-screen background & techniques for entering the motion picture, television and home entertainment fields, while introducing them to career opportunities focusing on the creative, technical and artistic skills of the profession. |
Other Matters (8 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Lazy Town - NBC |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 11:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Lazy Town - NBC - The citizens of Lazytown learn the importance of things like eating right and exercising from the ultra-athletic superhero, Sportucus, who must stop the evil plots of Robbie Rotten, who hates physical activity, among other things. |
Other Matters (9 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Great Big World - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun. 10:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | CW - Great Big World provides dynamic core programming in the areas of particular concern to young teens; including global, social, educational, and wellness issues. Award-winning teen hostess Elizabeth Stanton and select celebrity friends travel around the world volunteering in areas of specific need - ranging from feeding the hungry in the slums of Kenya to bringing hearing aids to Vietnamese neighborhoods whose citizens have experienced high rates of profound deafness and hearing loss. |
Other Matters (10 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Noodle and Doodle - NBC |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 9:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Noodle and Doodle - NBC - All aboard the Noodle and Doodle Bus! Craft, cook, and play with Sean, Noodle, and Doodle! Have fun learning to cook new and exciting recipes! Then, using recycled materials from the recipe, make fun and exciting crafts for you and your child. Join Doggity and friends as they cook up another special treat! |
Other Matters (11 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Justin Time - NBC |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 10:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Justin Time - NBC - It's time for an adventure! Watch Justin and his pals, Olive and Squidgy, as they become stars in the biggest stories of all time, told from every corner of the world! |
Other Matters (12 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | Poppy Cat - NBC |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 10:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Poppy Cat - NBC - Join Poppy Cat and her friends as they embark on extraordinary adventures through fantastical lands. Seen through the eyes of Poppy's imaginative young owner, a little girl called Lara, each episode tells the tale of a very special cat and her colorful band of friends. |
Other Matters (13 of 13) | Response |
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Program Title | "Live Life and Win!" - CW |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun 11:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | CW - "Live Life and Win!" has inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, and community considers topics such as social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills such as the importance of exercise and nutrition. The goals of the series are to encourage the audience to: explore, discover, and learn strategies to achieve personal dreams; learn about the personal attributes important for achieving dreams; explore volunteerism as an opportunity to build character and to uncover personal passions; and gain knowledge about life skills necessary to Live Life and Win! |
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