| 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 | Greensboro-High Pt-W/Salem | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.digtriad.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: | 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 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LIBERTY'S KIDS II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30-10:00AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 11 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In this new to CBS animated show, Liberty's Kids is designed to enable viewers to experience, in fresh and exciting ways, the extraordinary period of 1773 to 1789 in American history, as the thirteen colonies,led by a group of courageous and brilliant individuals fought for freedom from Britain and established a new nation. 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 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS ROCKIN' ROAD SHOW II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30-11:00AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | 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 (3 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MISSING (airs on multicasted 2.2) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30-11:00AM |
| 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. | "Missing" serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. The show is also a public service to communities across the United States. 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 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE REAL WINNING EDGE (airs on multicasted 2.2) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00-11:30AM |
| 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. | The Real Winning Edge is a weekly half-hour television series that meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Children's Programming requirements for children ages 13-16. The program highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. Recognizing that 13 to 16-year-olds are likely to be influenced by celebrities, the series features role models from the professional sports and the entertainment industries. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, presenting a powerful and positive message. 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 (5 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | NASA CONNECT (airs on multicasted 2.2) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12:30-1:00AM |
| 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 | 7 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | NASA CONNECT is an educational program that brings together math, science, technology and NASA. The program visits many famous places, many having to do with flight, space and science. The viewer will be asked questions, some of the same questions asked and solved by those who worked on these great achievements. 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 (6 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00-11:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Follow the adventures of Huckle and Sally Cat, Lowly Worm, Hilda Hippo, Pig Will and Pig Won't as they put their unique minds together to solve the many daily mysteries in Busytown. Of course, roving reporter Goldbug is always on the scene to report on the lastest clues! Everyone hop in the apple car, it's time for another mystery. 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 (7 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30-12:00AM (See Question 17) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Follow the adventures of Huckle and Sally Cat, Lowly Worm, Hilda Hippo, Pig Will and Pig Won't as they put their unique minds together to solve the many daily mysteries in Busytown. Of course, roving reporter Goldbug is always on the scene to report on the lastest clues! Everyone hop in the apple car, it's time for another mystery. 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 | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES II |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/13/12 12:00-12:30pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-10-06 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LIBERTY'S KIDS I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:00-9:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 11 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In this new to CBS animated show, Liberty's Kids is designed to enable viewers to experience, in fresh and exciting ways, the extraordinary period of 1773 to 1789 in American history, as the thirteen colonies,led by a group of courageous and brilliant individuals fought for freedom from Britain and established a new nation. 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 (9 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS ROCKIN' ROAD SHOW I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00-10:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | 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 (10 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | NASA Sci Files (airs on multicasted 2.2) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30-12:30AM |
| 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 | 60 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 8 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | NASA children's video programming continues the agency's tradition of investing in the nation's education programs and supporting our country's educators who play a key role in preparing, inspiring, exciting, encouraging and nurturing the young minds of today, as they will be the workforce of tomorrow. NASA continues to pursue three major education goals: 1) Strengthening NASA and the nation's future workforce; 2) Attracting and retaining students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); 3) Engaging Americans in NASA's mission. WFMY-TV airs 1.5 hours of NASA programming on our station's digital multicast weather channel every week to help support these goals. 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 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | EDGEMONT (airs on multicasted 2.2) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00-10:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Edgemont series is designed to entertain its youth audience and also to inform and educate these viewers about issues that arise in school and at home. Storylines focus on the social and emotional challenges that every secondary school student faces, from forming and maintaining friendships and romantic attachments, to ethical and moral choices and family relationships. The programs illustrate the possible consequences of choices that these viewers may face, and these outcomes provide "life lessons" that are shown plainly to the teen audience. Edgemont further benefits its viewers by opening dialogue with peers and potentially also parents and educators regarding the topics portrayed in the series. 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 |
| 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 | Larry Audas |
| Address | 1615 Phillips Ave. |
| City | Greensboro |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 27405 |
| Telephone Number | (336) 379-5700 |
| Email Address | laudas@gannett.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. | Busytown Mysteries II was preempted on October 6 due to a CBS Football game of NAVY vs. Air Force. This episode was made good in its second home on October 13, at 12pm. On September 29, One week prior to the preemption, crawls were aired over the program to inform parents of the preemption and the date and time the program would air. Crawls were also aired over the football game on October 6, to inform viewers of when and where the preempted program could be seen. Non-broadcast Efforts to Enhance Childrens Education - Greater Greensboro CROP Hunger Run Walk - students from Brown Summit Middle School, Canterbury School, Northern Guilford High School, and St. Pius X School held their own CROP Hunger Walks. Students from these schools raised cash donations and collected nonperishable food to fight hunger. A portion of the funds collected will go to the Greensboro Urban Ministry and some will go to worldwide hunger relief. WFMY News 2 partnered with local Salvation Army units for the Stuff A Stocking campaign. From November 8 through December 14, viewers were encouraged to pick up empty stockings at area retailers to be stuffed with age appropriate stocking stuffers. The stockings were donated to more than 10,000 children ages infant to age 12 through the Salvation Army Christmas programs. WFMY News 2 Piedmont Winterfest - During November and December, WFMY News 2 sponsored Winterfest in Greensboro. Children and teens had the opportunity to experience firsthand outdoor ice skating and to participate in activities at the rink.Read 2 Succeed - WFMY News 2 and Guilford County Schools are working together to put books in the hands of students and help reach the goal of reading 3 million books by the end of the year. The Good Morning Show has personally delivered the message about literacy by visiting 15 local elementary and middle schools. The team has created a fun and interactive assembly program designed to excite students about reading. Most importantly, these assemblies are reinforcing the connection between good reading skills and success in life. |
| Other Matters (1 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | NASA CONNECT (airs on multicasted 2.2) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12:30-1:00pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | NASA CONNECT is an educational program that brings together math, science, technology and NASA. The program visits many famous places, many having to do with flight, space and science. The viewer will be asked questions, some of the same questions asked and solved by those who worked on these great achievements. 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 (2 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LIBERTY'S KIDS II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30-10:00AM |
| 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. | In this new to CBS animated show, Liberty's Kids is designed to enable viewers to experience, in fresh and exciting ways, the extraordinary period of 1773 to 1789 in American history, as the thirteen colonies,led by a group of courageous and brilliant individuals fought for freedom from Britain and established a new nation. 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 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30-12:00PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Follow the adventures of Huckle and Sally Cat, Lowly Worm, Hilda Hippo, Pig Will and Pig Won't as they put their unique minds together to solve the many daily mysteries in Busytown. Of course, roving reporter Goldbug is always on the scene to report on the lastest clues! Everyone hop in the apple car, it's time for another mystery. 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 (4 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MISSING (airs on multicasted 2.2) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30-11:00am |
| 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. | "Missing" serves the educational and informational needs of children 13 to 16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. The show is also a public service to communities across the United States. |
| Other Matters (5 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS ROCKIN ROAD SHOW I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00-10:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | 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 (6 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00-11:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Follow the adventures of Huckle and Sally Cat, Lowly Worm, Hilda Hippo, Pig Will and Pig Won't as they put their unique minds together to solve the many daily mysteries in Busytown. Of course, roving reporter Goldbug is always on the scene to report on the lastest clues! Everyone hop in the apple car, it's time for another mystery. 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 (7 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | EDGEMONT |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:00-10:30AM (airs on multicasted 2.2) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Edgemont series is designed to entertain its youth audience and also to inform and educate these viewers about issues that arise in school and at home. Storylines focus on the social and emotional challenges that every secondary school student faces, from forming and maintaining friendships and romantic attachments, to ethical and moral choices and family relationships. The programs illustrate the possible consequences of choices that these viewers may face, and these outcomes provide "life lessons" that are shown plainly to the teen audience. Edgemont further benefits its viewers by opening dialogue with peers and potentially also parents and educators regarding the topics portrayed in the series. |
| Other Matters (8 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LIBERTY'S KIDS I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:00-9:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In this new to CBS animated show, Liberty's Kids is designed to enable viewers to experience, in fresh and exciting ways, the extraordinary period of 1773 to 1789 in American history, as the thirteen colonies,led by a group of courageous and brilliant individuals fought for freedom from Britain and established a new nation. 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 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS ROCKIN ROAD SHOW II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30-11:00AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | 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 (10 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE REAL WINNING EDGE (airs on multicasted 2.2) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:00-11:30am |
| 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. | The Real Winning Edge is a weekly half-hour television series that meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Children's Programming requirements for children ages 13-16. The program highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. Recognizing that 13 to 16-year-olds are likely to be influenced by celebrities, the series features role models from the professional sports and the entertainment industries. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, presenting a powerful and positive message. |
| Other Matters (11 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | NASA Sci Files (airs on multicasted 2.2) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11:30-12:30pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 60 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In NASA Sci Files, the viewer will follow child detectives as they solve cases that are all related to different types of science. In this program, NASA continues to pursue three major education goals: 1) Strengthening NASA and the nation's future workforce; 2) Attracting and retaining students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM); 3) Engaging Americans in NASA's mission. WFMY-TV airs 1.5 hours of NASA programming on our station's digital multicast weather channel every week to help support these goals. 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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| I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
WFMY Television Corp.
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