| Section | Question | Response |
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| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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| Section | Question | Response |
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| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | CBS/CW | |
| Nielsen DMA | Lexington | |
| Web Home Page Address | WWW.WKYT.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 | 7.0 |
| 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: | 7.0 |
| 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 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | PETS TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 7:00-7:30 AM |
| 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 | 5 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | PETS TV celebrates the pets we love and the people who love them. The program includes PET NEWS, PET HEALTH, and PET LIFESTYLES. Children learn about animals, their habitats, and responsibility in caring for them. PET NEWS includes segments on the various types of pets from all around the world. The program stimulates student's critical and creative thinking, and develops their ability in responsibly caring for them. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL EXPLORATION WITH JAROD MILLER |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 8:30-9:00 AM |
| 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. | ANIMAL EXPLORATION WITH JAROD MILLER is a half-hour action program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. Each week Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Each week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether its the need for speed or animal heroes - there's always something amazing happening. It is the mission of this program to inspire viewers, to preserve the innate human instincts to explore. The producers design each episode to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 9:00-9:30 AM |
| 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. | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES is a half hour live action television program designed to meet the educational informational needs of children. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 7:30-8:00 AM/SATURDAYS, 11:30A-12N |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | AQUA KIDS |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 8:00-8:30 AM |
| 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. | AQUA KIDS provides core programming in the area of biology and specifically the ecosystem related to the ocean, its tributaries and estuaries. Children can learn about the resources of the oceans and how protection of oceans is necessary to present and future generations. Not only does the show teach biological topics, but it aims to enrich childrens lives by making them aware of future generations, the role they play now, and for generations into the future, with the biggest ecosystem on earth - the oceans. Each episode provides information related to a specific topic and gives an educational approach to understand the topic related to the entire ecosystems of the earth. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LIBERTY'S KIDS I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 8:00-8:30 AM/7:00-7:30 AM |
| 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 | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The purpose of this series is to introduce viewers aged 9-11 to the period leading up to, during and immediately following the American Revolution. Each episode focuses on placing historical events and pivotal figures within an age appropriate context that provides young people with an exciting opportunity to experience this period of history through the eyes of a similar demographic. The programs also include interstitial segments that provide facts in both a newscast and game format, reinforcing the topic of the episode. 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 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL ATLAS |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 7:30-8:00 AM |
| 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. | ANIMAL ATLAS continues to make nature and the animal world entertaining and enlightening. The series uses humor, natural visuals, and everyday attitude to reach the minds of its target group. Without pandering, pontificating, or watering down material, it broadens the knowledge and perspective of young viewers through a friendly and fascinating presentation of information about the animal world. Those viewers that want deep information will find it here but those that just want to be entertained by well-assembled sequences of unusual animals and interesting facts, will get that too. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | RESCUE HEROES I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS, 7:00-7:30 AM |
| 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 | 6 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | 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 Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | RESCUE HEROES II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS, 7:30-8:00 AM |
| 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 | 6 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | 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 Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ON THE SPOT |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 9:30-10:00 AM |
| 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. | ON THE SPORT presents trivia that everyone should know, from the categories of science, math, English, history, art, and geography. The witty and fun host ask the questions, fields the responses and reveals the right answer with an entertaining explanation. This program was developed for youth by Education and Curriculum Specialists, based on national and state curriculum standards. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LIBERTY'S KIDS II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 8:30-9:00 AM/7:30-8:00 AM |
| 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 | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The purpose of this series is to introduce viewers aged 9-11 to the period leading up to, during and immediately following the American Revolution. Each episode focuses on placing historical events and pivotal figures within an age appropriate context that provides young people with an exciting opportunity to experience this period of history through the eyes of a similar demographic. The programs also include interstitial segments that provide facts in both a newscast and game format, reinforcing the topic of the episode. 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 (12 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS, 7:00-7:30 AM/10:00-10:30 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS, 7:30-8:00 AM/10:30-11:00 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | MONDAY-FRIDAY, 7:30-8:00 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 66 |
| 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. | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and information needs of children. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 7:00-7:30 AM/SATURDAYS, 11:00-11:30 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| 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 | BARBARA HOWARD |
| Address | 2851 WINCHESTER ROAD |
| City | LEXINGTON |
| State | KY |
| Zip | 40509 |
| Telephone Number | 859-299-0411 |
| Email Address | barbara.howard@wkyt.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. | NON BROADCAST EFFORTS FOR FOURTH QUARTER 2012: WKYT'S Management and staff are encouraged to actively participate and belong to local, regional, state, and national organizations; whether social, civic, or professional. The following is a list of personnel and the CHILDREN-RELATED Community Organizations to which they belong: BARBARA BAILEY, NEWS ANCHOR: Member of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Bluegrass, Member of Center for Women, Children and Families, Serves on Advisory Board for the Ronald McDonald House, Member of Central Kentucky Youth Salute, and Co-Chair of the Fayette County Bowl for Kid's Sake. DAVE BAKER, ANCHOR & SPORTS MARKETING CONSULTANT: Serves on the Tournament Committee for the Children's Charities of the Bluegrass. BILL BRYANT, NEWS ANCHOR: Member/Advisor to the Williamsburg High School. SAM DICK, NEWS ANCHOR: Board Member on the Bluegrass Council of the Boy Scouts. MIKE KANAREK, VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS: Vice President/Board of Directors for the Children's Charity Fund of the Bluegrass and Past Chairman/Board Member of the Child Development Centers of the Bluegrass. WAYNE MARTIN, PRESIDENT & GENERAL MANAGER: Past Chairman/Board Member of the Child Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass and Chairman of the Governor's Scholars Foundation. AMBER PHILPOTT, NEWS ANCHOR: Volunteers for the Girls on the Run Organization. JAMIE SCHEMBARI, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE: Board Member for the Ronald McDonald House and a Running Buddy for Girls on the Run. PERSONAL APPEARANCES TO CHILDREN RELATED EVENTS FOR FOURTH QUARTER: AMBER PHILPOTT, NEWS ANCHOR: OCTOBER 19 - Speaker for Career Day at Southside Elementary School in Cynthiana, October 26 - Emcee for Kiwanis Kids Event, October 28 - Speaker at the Girls on the Run Event, November 1 - Speaker at Eastern Elementary School in Scott County, November 2 - Speaker at the University of Kentucky, December 7 - Judged Student Presentations at Elkhorn Crossing School, and on December 8 - Speaker at the Powell County High School Tea. BILL BRYANT, NEWS ANCHOR: October 26 - Celebrity Bowler at the Junior Achievement of the Bluegrass. CHRIS BAILEY, WEATHER ANCHOR: November 15 - Speaker at the Jessamine County Home School Group Meeting, and on December 12 - Speaker at the Tates Creek High School 'Meteorology Class.' DAVE BAKER, SPORTS ANCHOR: October 8 - Speaker on Texting While Driving at Dunbar High School, October 9 - Participated in Wendy's Wonderful Kids Shoot, October 10 - Participated in a Golf Tournament for Autistic Children, and on December 6 - Speaker at the Clay County Journalism Class. MICAH HARRIS, WEATHER ANCHOR: October 15 - Speaker at Powell Elementary School. SAM DICK, NEWS ANCHOR: October 28 - Speaker at Girls on the Run Event, and on November 2 - Speaker at the University of Kentucky. STACY ELLISON, NEWS ANCHOR: October 5 - Speaker at Hunterstown Elementary Career Day. SCHOLASTIC BALL REPORT, a 30 minute program airing weekly on WKYT, is highlights of all the High School Athletic Events in the Central Kentucky area. |
| Other Matters (1 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 10:30-11:00 AM |
| 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. | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Other Matters (2 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | MONDAY-FRIDAY, 7:30-8:00 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 64 |
| 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. | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Other Matters (3 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | RESCUE HEROES I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS, 7:00-7:30 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 6 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | RESCUE HEROES I 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. |
| Other Matters (4 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LIBERTY'S KIDS I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 7:00-7:30 AM |
| 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. | The purpose of this series is to introduce viewers aged 9-11 to the period leading up to, during and immediately following the American Revolution. Each episode focuses on placing historical events and pivotal figures within an age appropriate context that provides young people with an exciting opportunity to experience this period of history through the eyes of a similar demographic. The programs also include interstitial segments that provide facts in both a newscast and game format, reinforcing the topic of the episode. 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 (5 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS, 10:00-10:30 AM |
| 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. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (6 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS, 10:30-11:00 AM |
| 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. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (7 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS, 11:30A-12:00 PM |
| 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. | Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (8 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | PETS TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 7:00-7:30 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 5 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | PETS TV celebrates the pets we love and the people who love them. The program includes PET NEWS, PET HEALTH, and PET LIFESTYLES. Children learn about animals, their habitats, and responsibility in caring for them. PET NEWS includes segments on the various types of pets from all around the world. The program stimulates student's critical and creative thinking, and develops their ability in responsibly caring for them. |
| Other Matters (9 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | RESCUE HEROES II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS, 7:30-8:00 AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 6 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | RESCUE HEROES II 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 |
| Other Matters (10 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LIBERTY'S KIDS II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 7:30-8:00 AM |
| 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. | The purpose of this series is to introduce viewers aged 9-11 to the period leading up to, during and immediately following the American Revolution. Each episode focuses on placing historical events and pivotal figures within an age appropriate context that provides young people with an exciting opportunity to experience this period of history through the eyes of a similar demographic. The programs also include interstitial segments that provide facts in both a newscast and game format, reinforcing the topic of the episode. 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 (11 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ON THE SPOT |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 9:30-10:00 AM |
| 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 presents trivia that everyone should know, from the categories of science, math, English, history, art, and geography. The witty and fun host asks the questions, fields the responses and reveals the right answer with an entertaining explanation. This program was developed for youth by Education and Curriculum Specialists, based on national and state curriculum standards. |
| Other Matters (12 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL ATLAS |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS, 7:30-8:00 AM |
| 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 continues to make nature and the animal world entertaining and enlightening. The series uses humor, natural visuals, and everyday attitude to reach the minds of its target group. Without pandering, pontificating, or watering down material, it broadens the knowledge and perspective of young viewers through a friendly and fascinating presentation of information about the animal world. Those viewers that want deep information will find it here but those that just want to be entertained by well-assembled sequences of unusual animals and interesting facts will get that too. |
| Other Matters (13 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL EXPLORATION WITH JAROD MILLER |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 8:30-9:00 AM |
| 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 EXPLORATION WITH JAROD MILLER is a half-hour action program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. Each week Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Every week Jarod travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether its the need for speed or animal heroes - there's always something amazing happening. It is the mission of this program to inspire viewers, to preserve the innate human instincts to explore. The producers design each episode to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. |
| Other Matters (14 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | AQUA KIDS |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS, 8:00-8:30 AM |
| 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. | AQUA KIDS provides core programming in the area of biology and specifically the ecosystem related to the ocean, its tributaries and estuaries. Children can learn about the resources of the oceans and how protection of oceans is necessary to present and future generations. Not only does the show teach biological topics, but it aims to enrich children's lives by making them aware of future generations, the role they play now, and for generations into the future, with the biggest ecosystem on earth - the oceans. Each episode provides information related to a specific topic and gives an educational approach to understand the topic related to the entire ecosystems of the earth. |
| Other Matters (15 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS, 11:00-11:30 AM |
| 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. | Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
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