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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | NBC/THISTV/METV | |
Nielsen DMA | Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Dubq | |
Web Home Page Address | WWW.KWWL.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 | 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 | 336.0 |
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: | 6.0 |
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 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Atlas 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/9:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
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. | Animal Atlas remains on course as a program that is entertaining and engaging to a wide audience while managing to deliver information that would be very welcome in a middle or high school classroom. The series matches the evolved visual intelligence of the young 21st century audience by building content with short clips, five-seconds or less in length,and weaving them together in a narrative that keeps a viewer engaged with a compelling narrative overview. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Busy World of Richard Scarry 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/9:30AM |
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 | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This fully-animated series is based on the books by Richard Scarry which parents worldwide rely on to teach valuable lessons. Busytown is an enchanting place that is abuzz with energy and life. Young audiences love to sing and laugh along as Huckle Cat and Lowly Worm make their way through the day. Always concerned for each other, the residents of Busytown make time for a song and a smile. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Wimzie's House 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/10:00AM |
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 | 3 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Wimzie's House is an educationally entertaining series for preschool kids. The series presents the delightful adventures of Wimzie. Viewers are introduced to topics like friendship, generosity, jealousy, diversity, and sibling rivalry, all from a preschooler's point of view. The award-winning series was created with a renowned team of educational advisors and designed to nurture children's sense of identity, expand their relationships, stimulate their curiosity, and encourage self-expression and self-esteem. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Green Screen Adventures 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/9:00AM |
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 | 7 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Educational goals for Green Screen Adventures are to encourage children to be enthusiastic about writing and reading; to help students build a foundation for writing, critical thinking, and problem solving; to promote character development as the cast demonstrates cooperation and mutual respect; and to provide educators with innovative and entertaining ways to enhance student learning In addition to academic skills, Green Screen Adventures focuses on the five Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | On the Spot 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/11:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
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. | On The Spot is a series tapping knowledge across a series of subject areas: geography, art,technology, science, math, history, language, music, and sports. It also addresses general cultural knowledge. The format is a series of seemingly random questions to individuals who are either of school age or adults past the age of high school graduation. There are three fundamental educational benefits to this format. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Treefu Tom 7.1 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/10:30AM |
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 | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In each episode, Tom (live-acted) comes out of his house's back door, puts on a power belt, and runs across his lawn into a woodland. In there is the tree with Treetopolis on, protected by a magic shield. Using the power belt he jumps up, shrinks to insect size as he flies into the tree, and enters the world of Treetopolis, where he has adventures. He is skilled in that world's magic, and often gets characters out of scrapes. The series was developed in conjunction with the Dyspraxia Foundation with the aim of promoting movement |
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 | Treefu Tom 7.1 |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/28/2013 & 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 | 2013-10-05 |
Episode # | 10/5/2013 / TFT115 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (7 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Country Mouse, City Mouse 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/11:00AM |
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 | 4 years to 9 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Country mouse Emily and her cousin from the big city, Alexander, visit each other and have adventures together at the turn of the century. They always seem to run into trouble and bother with humans, other animals and exciting situations, but when they put their heads together, they can solve any problem. And in the process, they learn about the places they visit and the things they see. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Wimzie's House 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/10:30AM |
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 | 3 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Wimzie's House is an educationally entertaining series for preschool kids. The series presents the delightful adventures of Wimzie. Viewers are introduced to topics like friendship, generosity, jealousy, diversity, and sibling rivalry, all from a preschooler's point of view. The award-winning series was created with a renowned team of educational advisors and designed to nurture children's sense of identity, expand their relationships, stimulate their curiosity, and encourage self-expression and self-esteem. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (9 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Danger Rangers 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/11:30AM |
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 | 5 years to 7 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Safety for children around the world is what is most important to the Danger Rangers. Unintentional injury is the leading cause of death among children ages 14 and under in the United States. With some help from the Danger Rangers, young viewers learn how to stay safe on the school bus, in the home, and other important places. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (10 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Edgemont 7.3 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/9:30AM |
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. | Edgemont is designed to entertain its core teen audience and also to inform and educate its viewers about issues that arise in school and at home. The storylines focus on social and emotional challenges faced by all secondary school students, from forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships, to ethical and moral choices. The objective of the series is to demonstrate models of behavior for teen viewers, allowing them to consider choices that they themselves may face, to witness the potential outcomes of these choices and gain positive tools that they can use to resolve issues and conflicts in a constructive way. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (11 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Zoo Clues 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/10:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
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 series Zoo Clues will keep 13-16 year-old viewers engaged for 30 minutes with the nearly infinite visual richness, animal characteristics, and wild range of animal behaviors. Beyond its target audience, both older and younger audiences should find this look across the amazing world of animals fascinating. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (12 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Atlas 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/9:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
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. | Animal Atlas remains on course as a program that is entertaining and engaging to a wide audience while managing to deliver information that would be very welcome in a middle or high school classroom. The series matches the evolved visual intelligence of the young 21st century audience by building content with short clips, five-seconds or less in length,and weaving them together in a narrative that keeps a viewer engaged with a compelling narrative overview. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (13 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Green Screen Adventures 7.3 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/7:00AM |
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 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Educational goals for Green Screen Adventures are to encourage children to be enthusiastic about writing and reading; to help students build a foundation for writing, critical thinking, and problem solving; to promote character development as the cast demonstrates cooperation and mutual respect; and to provide educators with innovative and entertaining ways to enhance student learning In addition to academic skills, Green Screen Adventures focuses on the five Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (14 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Lazy Town 7.1 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/11:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 2 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
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. | Designed to encourage healthy eating and exercise, "LazyTown" is a mix of live and animated characters that come to life in an energetic and colorful world, motivating kids through play to be active and make positive life choices. LazyTown takes the important lessons of eating right and exercising and makes them simple and fun for both parents and preschoolers. The show was designed to address the development needs of 2-5 year-olds through educational series that promote active, healthy lifestyles for younger children. |
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 7.1 |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/28/2013 & 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 | 2013-10-05 |
Episode # | 10/5/2013 / LZT301 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Lazy Town 7.1 |
List date and time rescheduled | 12/14/2013 & 7:00 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2013-12-14 |
Episode # | 12/14/2013 / LZT301 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (15 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Safari 7.3 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/9:00AM |
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. | Safari provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wildlife biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award-winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring the viewers face to face with some of the planet's most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens - with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat so that they can live on in the wild. Various age-appropriate global wildlife and ecology issues are introduced to the viewing audience with in-depth and thoughtful explanations. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (16 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Make Way for Noddy 7.1 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/11:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 7 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 7 |
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. | Make Way for Noddy is a wooden boy who lives in Toyland. Although he is characterized as a child, with a child's imagination and fears, in Toyland he also serves as the main taxi driver. He often finds himself in difficult situations due to his childlike impulsiveness and energy, but his Toy Town friends always help him set things right. |
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 | Make Way for Noddy 7.1 |
List date and time rescheduled | 10/19/2013 & 7:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2013-10-19 |
Episode # | 10/19/2013 / MWN101 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Make Way for Noddy 7.1 |
List date and time rescheduled | 11/9/2013 & 7:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2013-11-09 |
Episode # | 11/9/2013 / MWN101 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Make Way for Noddy 7.1 |
List date and time rescheduled | 12/14/2013 & 7:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2013-12-14 |
Episode # | 12/14/2013 / MWN101 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Make Way for Noddy 7.1 |
List date and time rescheduled | 11/23/2013 & 7:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2013-11-23 |
Episode # | 11/23/2013 / MWN101 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Make Way for Noddy 7.1 |
List date and time rescheduled | 11/30/2013 & 7:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2013-11-30 |
Episode # | 11/30/2013 / MWN101 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Make Way for Noddy 7.1 |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/28/2013 & 1:00 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 | 2013-10-05 |
Episode # | 10/05/2013 / MWN101 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Make Way for Noddy 7.1 |
List date and time rescheduled | 12/28/2013 & 7:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2013-12-28 |
Episode # | 12/28/2013 / MWN101 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (17 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Travel Thru History 7.3 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/8:00AM |
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. | Travel Thru History is an in-depth look at the attractions and the history behind famous cities and towns around the United States. Videotaped and edited in the style of other popular, educational programming like Modern Marvels - Travel Thru History is designed for a teenage audience, and focuses on learning. The series visits diverse locales across the U.S. from Las Vegas to Key West. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (18 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | PaJanimals 7.1 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/9:30AM |
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 | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | An original, full-length series for preschoolers designed to help parents and caregivers establish a bedtime routine for their children. From the comfort of their magical bedroom, the Pajanimals share with the audience the last moments of play before the day ends. This special time together leads to different discoveries, but one thing is always clear - the world around them is welcoming and safe, and nighttime is a cozy, special time when accompanied by friendship and a song. The series follows the amazing adventures of four sweet and gentle characters - Sweet Pea Sue the pony, the excitable duck Squacky, the creative cow CowBella and the optimistic puppy Apollo. Through their imaginary journeys, these cuddly musical puppets venture out on amazing adventures of discovery, modeling the skills preschoolers need to move through their days successfully. |
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 7.1 |
List date and time rescheduled | 9/28/2013 & 11:00 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2013-10-05 |
Episode # | 10/5/2013 / PAJ116 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (19 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Mystery Hunters 7.3 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/8:30AM |
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. | Mystery Hunters is a Canadian Documentary television series aimed at a young audience. Teenage hosts Araya and Christina investigate real-life reports of mysteries such as spirits, legendary creatures, monsters, dinosaurs and UFOs. They use scientific rigour to try to find plausible explanations for the sightings and eye-witness accounts that trigger their investigations. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (20 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Chica 7.1 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/9:00AM |
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 | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Get ready for playful adventures with Chica as the doors of "The Costume Coop" open for business! Every preschooler loves to dress up and now they can join Chica, everyone's favorite chicken, for play dates that will take them under the sea, rocketing into space and time traveling back to caveman days. Set in a colorful, quirky shop stuffed to the beams with every kind of costume, accessory and prop imaginable "The Chica Show" is a Sprout Original preschool sitcom that features animation, live-action and a whole lot of surprises. |
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 | Chica 7.1 |
List date and time rescheduled | 9/28/2013 & 10:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2013-10-05 |
Episode # | 10/5/2013 / TCS112 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (21 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Justin Time 7.1 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/10:00AM |
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 | 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" is a new animated program for preschoolers. The show centers on Justin, a young boy who imagines himself traveling around the world at different points in world history. "Justin Time" focuses on imagination, history and travel and introduces audiences to Justin, his imaginary friend Squidy, and his time traveling pal Olive. Imagination and transformation take center stage in each episode when Justin gets excited about a new adventure his bedroom transforms into the destination of the far reaches of his imagination. Adventuring to the ends of the earth throughout human history, Justin and his two pals Olive and Squidgy engage bite-sized historical events while learning the necessities of social interaction and cognition. |
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 7.1 |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/28/2013 & 11:30 AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2013-10-05 |
Episode # | 10/5/2013 / JTM114 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (22 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Green Screen Adventures 7.3 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/7:30AM |
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 | 7 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Educational goals for Green Screen Adventures are to encourage children to be enthusiastic about writing and reading; to help students build a foundation for writing, critical thinking, and problem solving; to promote character development as the cast demonstrates cooperation and mutual respect; and to provide educators with innovative and entertaining ways to enhance student learning In addition to academic skills, Green Screen Adventures focuses on the five Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (23 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | Zoo Clues 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/10:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
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 series Zoo Clues will keep 13-16 year-old viewers engaged for 30 minutes with the nearly infinite visual richness, animal characteristics, and wild range of animal behaviors. Beyond its target audience, both older and younger audiences should find this look across the amazing world of animals fascinating. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (24 of 24) | Response |
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Program Title | On the Spot 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/11:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
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. | On The Spot is a series tapping knowledge across a series of subject areas: geography, art,technology, science, math, history, language, music, and sports. It also addresses general cultural knowledge. The format is a series of seemingly random questions to individuals who are either of school age or adults past the age of high school graduation. There are three fundamental educational benefits to this format. |
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 | JIM MCKERNAN |
Address | 500 3 4TH STREET |
City | WATERLOO |
State | IA |
Zip | 50703 |
Telephone Number | 319-291-1200 |
Email Address | JMCKERNAN@KWWL.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. | --Partner in Education with a local elementary school. --School Talk - Weekly feature live during the morning newscast which is focusing on Cedar Valley schools. --School Tours - Cub Scouts, Nashua High School Speech Club, Metro Home Educators, Troop 6160 Girl Scouts, Weather Club from Boys & Girls Club --Several employees are mentors for local students. --KWWL employees speak extensively at elementary and secondary schools throughout the market. -During November, a few episodes of "Zoo Clues" that aired on the station's This-TV multicast stream featured an E/I logo that was not completely visible as a result of network issues. -On December 15, 2013, as a result of a network error, the two episodes of "On The Spot" that aired in their regularly scheduled time slot ran without the E/I logo. Consequently, those episodes were made good in their second homes on December 29, 2013, with the E/I logo properly displayed. |
Other Matters (1 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | On the Spot 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/11AM |
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. | On The Spot is a series tapping knowledge across a series of subject areas: geography, art,technology, science, math, history, language, music, and sports. It also addresses general cultural knowledge. The format is a series of seemingly random questions to individuals who are either of school age or adults past the age of high school graduation. There are three fundamental educational benefits to this format. |
Other Matters (2 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Noodle and Doodle 7.1 |
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. | Noodle and Doodle inspires preschoolers and grown-ups to MAKE and DO together through cooking and arts and crafts. The series follows hosts Sean and Noodle McNoodle, who drive around in their double-decker bus creating nutritious foods and crafts from recycled materials. |
Other Matters (3 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Make Way For Noddy 7.1 |
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. | Make Way for Noddy is about a wooden boy who lives in Toyland. Although he is characterized as a child, with a child's imagination and fears, in Toyland he also serves as the main taxi driver. He often finds himself in difficult situations due to his childlike impulsiveness and energy, but his Toy Town friends always help him set things right. |
Other Matters (4 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Green Screen Adventures 7.3 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/7:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Educational goals for Green Screen Adventures are to encourage children to be enthusiastic about writing and reading; to help students build a foundation for writing, critical thinking, and problem solving; to promote character development as the cast demonstrates cooperation and mutual respect; and to provide educators with innovative and entertaining ways to enhance student learning In addition to academic skills, Green Screen Adventures focuses on the five Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion |
Other Matters (5 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Zoo Clues 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/10AM |
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 series Zoo Clues will keep 13-16 year-old viewers engaged for 30 minutes with the nearly infinite visual richness, animal characteristics, and wild range of animal behaviors. Beyond its target audience, both older and younger audiences should find this look across the amazing world of animals fascinating. |
Other Matters (6 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | The Chica Show 7.1 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/9AM |
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. | Get ready for playful adventures with Chica as the doors of "The Costume Coop" open for business! Every preschooler loves to dress up and now they can join Chica, everyone's favorite chicken, for play dates that will take them under the sea, rocketing into space and time traveling back to caveman days. Set in a colorful, quirky shop stuffed to the beams with every kind of costume, accessory and prop imaginable "The Chica Show" is a Sprout Original preschool sitcom that features animation, live-action and a whole lot of surprises. |
Other Matters (7 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | On the Spot 7.2 |
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. | On The Spot is a series tapping knowledge across a series of subject areas: geography, art,technology, science, math, history, language, music, and sports. It also addresses general cultural knowledge. The format is a series of seemingly random questions to individuals who are either of school age or adults past the age of high school graduation. There are three fundamental educational benefits to this format. |
Other Matters (8 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Mystery Hunters 7.3 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/8:30AM |
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. | Mystery Hunters is a Canadian Documentary television series aimed at a young audience. Teenage hosts Araya and Christina investigate real-life reports of mysteries such as spirits, legendary creatures, monsters, dinosaurs and UFOs. They use scientific rigour to try to find plausible explanations for the sightings and eye-witness accounts that trigger their investigations. |
Other Matters (9 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Green Screen Adventures 7.3 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Educational goals for Green Screen Adventures are to encourage children to be enthusiastic about writing and reading; to help students build a foundation for writing, critical thinking, and problem solving; to promote character development as the cast demonstrates cooperation and mutual respect; and to provide educators with innovative and entertaining ways to enhance student learning In addition to academic skills, Green Screen Adventures focuses on the five Cs: Creativity, Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion |
Other Matters (10 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Atlas 7.2 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/9AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal Atlas remains on course as a program that is entertaining and engaging to a wide audience while managing to deliver information that would be very welcome in a middle or high school classroom. The series matches the evolved visual intelligence of the young 21st century audience by building content with short clips, five-seconds or less in length,and weaving them together in a narrative that keeps a viewer engaged with a compelling narrative overview. |
Other Matters (11 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Lazytown 7.1 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/11PM |
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. | Designed to encourage healthy eating and exercise, "LazyTown" is a mix of live and animated characters that come to life in an energetic and colorful world, motivating kids through play to be active and make positive life choices. LazyTown takes the important lessons of eating right and exercising and makes them simple and fun for both parents and preschoolers. The show was designed to address the development needs of 2-5 year-olds through educational series that promote active, healthy lifestyles for younger children. |
Other Matters (12 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Edgemont 7.3 |
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 | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Edgemont is designed to entertain its core teen audience and also to inform and educate its viewers about issues that arise in school and at home. The storylines focus on social and emotional challenges faced by all secondary school students, from forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships, to ethical and moral choices. The objective of the series is to demonstrate models of behavior for teen viewers, allowing them to consider choices that they themselves may face, to witness the potential outcomes of these choices and gain positive tools that they can use to resolve issues and conflicts in a constructive way. The kids of Edgemont are faced with issues that happen in their lives, whether the issues are racism, homosexuality, or discrimination |
Other Matters (13 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Justin Time 7.1 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/10AM |
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" is a new animated program for preschoolers. The show centers on Justin, a young boy who imagines himself traveling around the world at different points in world history. "Justin Time" focuses on imagination, history and travel and introduces audiences to Justin, his imaginary friend Squidy, and his time traveling pal Olive. Imagination and transformation take center stage in each episode when Justin gets excited about a new adventure his bedroom transforms into the destination of the far reaches of his imagination. Adventuring to the ends of the earth throughout human history, Justin and his two pals Olive and Squidgy engage bite-sized historical events while learning the necessities of social interaction and cognition. |
Other Matters (14 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Travel Thru History 7.3 |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SAT/8:00AM |
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. | Travel Thru History is an in-depth look at the attractions and the history behind famous cities and towns around the United States. Videotaped and edited in the style of other popular, educational programming like Modern Marvels - Travel Thru History is designed for a teenage audience, and focuses on learning. The series visits diverse locales across the U.S. from Las Vegas to Key West. |
Other Matters (15 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Zoo Clues 7.2 |
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 | 3 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The series Zoo Clues will keep 13-16 year-old viewers engaged for 30 minutes with the nearly infinite visual richness, animal characteristics, and wild range of animal behaviors. Beyond its target audience, both older and younger audiences should find this look across the amazing world of animals fascinating. |
Other Matters (16 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Safari 7.3 |
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 | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Safari provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wildlife biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award-winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring the viewers face to face with some of the planet's most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens - with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat so that they can live on in the wild. Various age-appropriate global wildlife and ecology issues are introduced to the viewing audience with in-depth and thoughtful explanations. |
Other Matters (17 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Tree Fu Tom 7.1 |
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. | In each episode, Tom (live-acted) comes out of his house's back door, puts on a power belt, and runs across his lawn into a woodland. In there is the tree with Treetopolis on, protected by a magic shield. Using the power belt he jumps up, shrinks to insect size as he flies into the tree, and enters the world of Treetopolis, where he has adventures. He is skilled in that world's magic, and often gets characters out of scrapes. The series was developed in conjunction with the Dyspraxia Foundation with the aim of promoting movement |
Other Matters (18 of 18) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Atlas 7.2 |
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 | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal Atlas remains on course as a program that is entertaining and engaging to a wide audience while managing to deliver information that would be very welcome in a middle or high school classroom. The series matches the evolved visual intelligence of the young 21st century audience by building content with short clips, five-seconds or less in length,and weaving them together in a narrative that keeps a viewer engaged with a compelling narrative overview. |
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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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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. |
KWWL TELEVISION, INC.
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