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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 | ABC | |
| Nielsen DMA | Los Angeles | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.abc7.com |
| Question | Response |
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| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 168.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 3.0 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Major Decision |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 10:30-11am PST (7/6-8/31/14) |
| 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. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Major Decision is a weekly half-hour program designed and produced for children aged 13-16. Hosted by lively and entertaining teens, Major Decision helps guide viewers on the journey to choose the ideal career path. Each episode focuses on one career with an in-depth interview, a multi-faceted review, and career ranking. The importance of career guidance is highlighted in this series, which gives viewers a glimpse into the life of a different profession in each episode. As teens prepare for life after high school, Major Decision provides more information about the options available to them as adults. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 10-10:30am PST (7/6-8/31/14) |
| 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. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Real Life 101 is a weekly half-hour program designed and produced for viewers 13-16. Every week the teen hosts explore two or three exciting professions. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors and special effects wizards, Real Life 101 takes viewers on the job to understand why these professionals love what they do. Through the hosts' interviews of adults in these varying professions, teen viewers learn about the different career paths available, as well as how certain education-based decisions may help shape their future. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D1) Born to Explore |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/ 10:30-11am PST |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 4 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 4 |
| 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 world's cultures and its geographical wonders come alive as the youngest president in Explorers Club history, Richard Wiese, takes viewers on a globetrotting adventure. While developed for 13-16 year olds, Born to Explore is engaging for the whole family. In this weekly half-hour series, Richard uncovers amazing facts of nature and man-made treasures. The host, Richard Wiese, takes the role of the ultimate Social Studies teacher to a new level, bringing the viewing audience to the places and people of our world who form our cultures. Whether Richard climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live at the base of an active volcano, or travels down the Nile River, viewers will travel the world without leaving their homes. **The Saturday, 7/5/14 episode was preempted for 2014 FIFA World Cup. **The Saturday, 8/23/14 episode was originally preempted for Little League World Series (International Championship), and rescheduled on Sunday, 8/24. However, due to unexpected breaking news coverage of the Napa, CA earthquake, the Sunday, 8/24 was preempted for continuous news coverage. In an effort to recover the missed episode, it was then scheduled and aired on Sunday, 9/7. **The Saturday, 9/6/14 episode was preempted for ABC's Afternoon College Football. **The Saturday, 9/13/14 episode was preempted for ABC College Football. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Born to Explore |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/14/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/13/14 @ 10:30-11am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Born to Explore |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 7/6/14 @ 10-10:30am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 7/5/14 @ 10:30-11am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Born to Explore |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/7/14 @ 9-9:30am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/6/14 @ 10:30-11am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Born to Explore |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 8/24/14 @ 9-9:30am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 8/23/14 @ 10:30-11am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 11-11:30am PST (7/6-8/31/14) |
| 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. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Animal Atlas is a weekly half-hour series that travels around the globe to educate viewers 13-16 about the animal kingdom. Every week viewers are given an in-depth look at many different kinds of animals, their biology and habitats, their eating and socializing habits, and much, much more. The series features an up-beat and entertaining narration over beautifully-shot animal footage from zoos and wildlife habitats all over the world. 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. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Food for Thought with Claire Thomas (episode #2) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 9:30-10am PST (9/7-9/28/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Young, enthusiastic and passionate about food, Claire Thomas host, who opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food for Thought with Claire Thomas. Each weekly-half hour episode, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Claire serves as a role model for 13-16 year-old viewers by sharing stories in the kitchen that demonstrate her passion for her family, life, and healthy living. Creative inspiration can come from any place at any time and sometimes from family, sometimes from friends, sometimes even from bloggers seeking her help. No matter how exotic or local the location, she's always in search of new tastes and places to explore. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Recipe Rehab (episode #1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 10:30-11am PST (9/7-9/28/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. In this weekly half hour competition style series developed and produced to educate and inform viewers' ages 13-16, it is chef against chef in a recipe makeover challenge. Viewers will submit their favorite, decadent, high calorie, classic family recipes and two acclaimed chefs will face off in a head to head competition to give the recipes a low calorie twist. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Everyday Health |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 10-10:30am PST (9/7-9/28/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Everyday Health is a weekly half-hour program developed and produced to educate and inform viewers ages 13-16. Everyday Health hosts scan the country finding those who pay it forward to promote health and wellness. The remarkable people that viewers meet are referred to as agents of change, special individuals who are making big changes in people's lives, one small step at a time. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D1) Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/ 9:30-10am PST |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 4 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 4 |
| 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. | Wildlife expert and animal ambassador Jack Hanna brings the viewer face to face with the best of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series, which is designed primarily for viewers 13-16, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. In countdown style, Jack offers up a different 'top ten' each week in a variety of categories. What are the top ten 'fastest animals in Africa,' 'tallest insects,' 'biggest eaters,' smartest birds'. . . . Jack will answer all of these questions and more. As Jack reveals the categories, he provides further insights and interesting facts about the animals, allowing viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the fascinating animal kingdom. **The Saturday, 7/5/14 episode was preempted for 2014 FIFA World Cup **The Saturday, 8/23/14 episode was preempted for Little League World Series (International Championship) **The Saturday, 9/6/14 episode was preempted for ABC's Afternoon College Football **The Saturday, 9/13/14 episode was preempted for ABC College Football |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/14/14 @ 11-11:30am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/13/14 @ 9:30-10am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
| List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 9/6/14 @ 8-8:30am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/6/14 @ 9:30-10am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 7/6/14 @ 9-9:30am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 7/5/14 @ 9:30-10am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
| List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 8/23/14 @ 8:30-9am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 8/23/14 @ 9:30-10am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D1) Sea Rescue |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/ 11-11:30am PST |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 8 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 8 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This half-hour weekly series is designed and produced to educate children aged 13-16 about the rescue, rehabilitation and, in many instances, release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. This program seeks to educate viewers that there's a reciprocal benefit to sea animal rescue: rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology and the information obtained adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. Each week, Sea Rescue seeks to leave its audience inspired by the real-life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet. **The Saturday, 7/5/14 episode was preempted for 2014 FIFA World Cup. **The Saturday, 8/9/14 episode was preempted for NASCAR Nationwide Series at Watkins Glen International. **The Saturday, 8/16/14 episode was preempted for Little League World Series (Double Elimination.) **The Saturday, 8/23/14 episode was originally preempted for Little League World Series (International Championship), and rescheduled on Sunday, 8/24. However, due to unexpected breaking news coverage of the Napa, CA earthquake, the Sunday, 8/24 was preempted for continuous news coverage. In an effort to recover the missed episode, it was then scheduled and aired on Sunday, 9/7. **The Saturday, 9/6/14 episode was preempted for ABC's Afternoon College Football. **The Saturday, 9/13/14 episode was preempted for ABC College Football. **The Saturday, 9/20/14 episode was preempted for World of X Games: Best of Austin. **The Saturday, 9/27/14 episode was preempted for College Football Scoreboard. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Sea Rescue |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 8/24/14 @ 9:30-10am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 8/23/14 @ 11-11:30am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Sea Rescue |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 8/10/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 8/9/14 @ 11-11:30am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Sea Rescue |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 7/6/14 @ 10:30-11am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 7/5/14 @ 11-11:30am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Sea Rescue |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/21/14 @ 11-11:30am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/20/14 @ 11-11:30am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Sea Rescue |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/14/14 @ 12:30-1pm PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/13/14 @ 11-11:30am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Sea Rescue |
| List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 8/16/14 @ 9-9:30am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 8/16/14 @ 11-11:30am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Sea Rescue |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/28/14 @ 11-11:30am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/27/14 @ 11-11:30am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Sea Rescue |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/7/14 @ 9:30-10am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/6/14 @ 11-11:30am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Recipe Rehab (episode #2) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 11-11:30am PST (9/7-9/28/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. In this weekly half hour competition style series developed and produced to educate and inform viewers' ages 13-16, it is chef against chef in a recipe makeover challenge. Viewers will submit their favorite, decadent, high calorie, classic family recipes and two acclaimed chefs will face off in a head to head competition to give the recipes a low calorie twist. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Nature Adventures with Terri and Todd |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/ 11:30am-12 noon PST (7/6-8/31/14) |
| 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. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Nature Adventures with Terri and Todd is a nature series that educates children ages 13-16 by taking children to a unique destination in each episode, to explore the scenery, history, activities, and wildlife of that area. Wildlife experts Todd Magnuson and Terri Lawrenz share their love for the outdoors by teaching children in a fun and entertaining way. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D1) Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/ 10-10:30am PST |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 4 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 4 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This half-hour weekly series offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures with comparisons to popular land animals and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin and produced primarily for ages 13-16, Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin shows how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs as humans. Through episodes on subjects ranging from exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the 'family dynamics' of the mingling species, viewers will get to know - and care - about these heroes and about all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. **The Saturday, 7/5/14 episode was preempted for 2014 FIFA World Cup. **The Saturday, 8/23/14 episode was preempted for Little League World Series (International Championship.) **The Saturday, 9/6/14 episode was preempted for ABC's Afternoon College Football. **The Saturday, 9/13/14 episode was preempted for ABC College Football. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/14/14 @ 11:30am-12n PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/13/14 @ 10-10:30am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin |
| List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 8/23/14 @ 9-9:30am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 8/23/14 @ 10-10:30am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin |
| List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 9/6/14 @ 8:30-9am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/6/14 @ 10-10:30am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 7/6/14 @ 9:30-10am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 7/5/14 @ 10-10:30am PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Food for Thought with Claire Thomas (episode #1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 9-9:30am PST (9/7-9/28/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Young, enthusiastic and passionate about food, Claire Thomas host, who opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food for Thought with Claire Thomas. Each weekly-half hour episode, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Claire serves as a role model for 13-16 year-old viewers by sharing stories in the kitchen that demonstrate her passion for her family, life, and healthy living. Creative inspiration can come from any place at any time and sometimes from family, sometimes from friends, sometimes even from bloggers seeking her help. No matter how exotic or local the location, she's always in search of new tastes and places to explore. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D1) Expedition Wild |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 11 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 11 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This half-hour weekly series, Expedition Wild, produced for ages 13-16, is hosted by wildlife expert Casey Anderson and showcases his charismatic animal companions on an innovative and action-packed odyssey through North America's wild places - revealing a rare glimpse into the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Viewers will follow Casey on a series of breathtakingly wild adventures: he'll paddle the Grand Canyon, ski with Wolverines in British Columbia, observe Mountain Lions in Montana, stake out the scavengers of Yellowstone, investigate a raven's nest, observe Polar Bears on Alaska's northern slope, and climb to rugged extremes in pursuit of Northern Maine's Black Bears - bringing audiences a rare and personal experience with endangered species, some deadly, others dashing, in the stunning natural ecosystems that they call home. **The Saturday, 7/5/14 episode was preempted for 2014 FIFA World Cup. **The Saturday, 7/12/14 episode was preempted for Wipeout. **The Saturday, 7/19/14 episode was preempted for The Open Championship Today. **The Saturday, 8/9/14 episode was preempted for NASCAR Nationwide Series at Watkins Glen International. **The Saturday, 8/16/14 episode was preempted for Little League World Series (Double Elimination.) **The Saturday, 8/23/14 episode was originally preempted for Little League World Series (International Championship), and rescheduled on Sunday, 8/24. However, due to unexpected breaking news coverage of the Napa, CA earthquake, the Sunday, 8/24 was preempted for continuous news coverage. In an effort to recover the missed episode, it was then scheduled and aired on Sunday, 9/28. **The Saturday, 8/30/14 episode was preempted for College Football Countdown. **The Saturday, 9/6/14 episode was preempted for ABC's Afternoon College Football. **The Saturday, 9/13/14 episode was preempted for ABC College Football. **The Saturday, 9/20/14 episode was preempted for College Football Countdown. **The Saturday, 9/27/14 episode was preempted for College Football Countdown. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Expedition Wild |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 7/13/14 @ 9:30-10am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 7/12/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Expedition Wild |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 8/10/14 @ 1-1:30pm PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 8/9/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Expedition Wild |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/28/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/27/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Expedition Wild |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 7/6/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 7/5/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Expedition Wild |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/7/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/6/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Expedition Wild |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 8/31/14 @ 11-11:30am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 8/30/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Expedition Wild |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/21/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/20/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Expedition Wild |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/14/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/13/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Expedition Wild |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 7/20/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 7/19/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Expedition Wild |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 8/24/14 @ 10:30-11am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 8/23/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) Expedition Wild |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 8/17/14 @ 10:30-11am PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 8/16/14 @ 12-12:30pm PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Taste Buds |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 9-9:30am PST (7/6-8/31/14) |
| 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. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Taste Buds is a weekly half-hour series for children aged 13-16 that encourages them to think about what they eat, be creative in the kitchen, and explore foods from the world around them. Viewers learn and laugh as the hosts cook up age-appropriate recipes and go on fun food adventures. With a group of young hosts who are culinary explorers, viewers will delve into the culture, history, science, and art behind the food. Each episode explores a new food theme, beginning with the simple phrase, Foods that... and rounding off with the hosts creating and customizing theme-inspired recipes that kids and parents will want to make together. Taste Buds communicates a positive message about healthy eating, kitchen safety, and environmental responsibility. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (16 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Aqua Kids Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 9:30-10am PST (7/6-8/31/14) |
| 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. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Aqua Kids Adventures is designed and produced to educate children aged 13-16 about the importance of protecting aquatic environments and the animals that live in marine habitats. This weekly half-hour series strives to show teens that with a little dedication and the right attitude, they can make a difference within their own communities. In each episode, Host Molly and the Aqua Kids crew travel the globe while sharing their adventures and what they learn about preserving a world for everyone to explore. Whether they're talking about saving sea turtles or participating in a beach cleanup, the Aqua Kids demonstrate the real and lasting contribution children can make in protecting the future of their community and the world. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (17 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D1) The Wildlife Docs |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/ 11:30am-12 noon-PST |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 8 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 8 |
| 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 half-hour weekly series, The Wildlife Docs, produced for ages 13-16 follows the surprising, exotic, and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and information program will allow viewers to witness a kaleidoscope of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of the enormity, variety, and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care. **The Saturday, 7/5/14 episode was preempted for 2014 FIFA World Cup. **The Saturday, 8/9/14 episode was preempted for NASCAR Nationwide Series at Watkins Glen International. **The Saturday, 8/16/14 episode was preempted for Little League World Series (Double Elimination.) **The Saturday, 8/23/14 episode was originally preempted for Little League World Series (International Championship), and rescheduled on Sunday, 8/24. However, due to unexpected breaking news coverage of the Napa, CA earthquake, the Sunday, 8/24 was preempted for continuous news coverage. In an effort to recover the missed episode, it was then scheduled and aired on Sunday, 9/21. **The Saturday, 9/6/14 episode was preempted for ABC's Afternoon College Football. **The Saturday, 9/13/14 episode was preempted for ABC College Football. **The Saturday, 9/20/14 episode was preempted for World of X Games: Best of Austin. **The Saturday, 9/27/14 episode was preempted for College Football Scoreboard. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) The Wildlife Docs |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 8/10/14 @ 12:30-1pm-PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 8/9/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) The Wildlife Docs |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 7/6/14 @ 11-11:30am-PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 7/5/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) The Wildlife Docs |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 8/24/14 @ 10-10:30am-PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 8/23/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) The Wildlife Docs |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/7/14 @ 10-10:30am-PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/6/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) The Wildlife Docs |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/14/14 @ 1-1:30pm-PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/13/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) The Wildlife Docs |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/28/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/27/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) The Wildlife Docs |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 8/17/14 @ 10-10:30am-PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 8/16/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | (D1) The Wildlife Docs |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 9/21/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Saturday, 9/20/14 @ 11:30am-12 noon-PST |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (18 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 11:30am-12 noon PST (9/7-9/28/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Real Life 101 is a weekly half-hour program designed and produced for viewers 13-16. Every week the teen hosts explore two or three exciting professions. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors and special effects wizards, Real Life 101 takes viewers on the job to understand why these professionals love what they do. Through the hosts' interviews of adults in these varying professions, teen viewers learn about the different career paths available, as well as how certain education-based decisions may help shape their future. |
| 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 | Wendy McMahon |
| Address | 500 Circle Seven Drive |
| City | Glendale |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 91201 |
| Telephone Number | 818-863-7266 |
| Email Address | wendy.a.mcmahon@abc.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. | This quarter, KABC-TV ran over 100 public service announcements (PSAs) on D1 and over 1,000 PSAs on D2/D3 specifically geared to children during various dayparts, including time periods in and around our children's programming. These PSAs covered subjects ranging from nutrition to education and volunteering. KABC-TV also produces the local public affairs/informational program Vista L.A., which showcases positive influences for young and old Latino viewers. KABC-TV also sponsors many community events throughout southern California. Some of the many events the station was involved with this quarter are: Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade: Promoted and broadcasted the Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade live on July 4, 2014. The Station provided all of the production resources for the televised event and David Ono and Coleen Sullivan hosted the telecast, with Eileen Frere and Ric Romero acting as roving reporters in the crowd. In addition, Alysha Del Valle and Dallas Raines rode in the Parade. Feed SoCal: ABC7, Vons and Southern California regional food banks partnered up for the 3rd annual Feed SoCal hunger initiative. The food drive took place during the month of July and included the following food banks in Southern California: Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank Orange County, Second Harvest Food Bank Inland Empire and FOOD Share Ventura County. We produced and aired Public Service Announcement's with Garth Kemp and Alysha Del Valle and we held four Stuff-A-Truck events on Friday, July 18, 2014 and Friday, July 25, 2014, with Garth and Alysha hosting them. Cool Kids: ABC7 sponsors the Cool Kids program year round, and on July 19, 2014 we hosted a Luncheon and Program for the Cool Kids and their family. They were given an award and a check for $500. Members of ABC7 attended and Danny Romero was the Master of Ceremonies. Mexican Independence Day Parade: Promoted and broadcasted the Mexican Independence Day Parade live on September 7, 2014 as an hour and a half long Vista L.A. special. The Station provided all of the production resources for the televised event and Jovana Lara and Danny Romero hosted the telecast, with Robert Holguin and Leticia Juarez acting as roving reporters in the crowd. In addition, Alysha Del Valle was the Madrina for the Parade. She rode in the Parade along with Marc Brown and Sid Garcia. City of Los Angeles: Produced and aired a special Latino Heritage Month 7-Day Planner, promoting the City's Latino Heritage Month events. We are the Media Sponsor. Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure: Produced and aired Public Service Announcements with breast cancer survivors, promoting their annual "Orange County Race for the Cure" which was held on September 28, 2014. Eileen Frere kicked off the first race and participated in the Survivor's Ceremony. We manned a Booth in the Expo, where Ellen Leyva, Ric Romero and Rob McMillan all signed autographs. |
| Other Matters (1 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D1) Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/ 9:30-10am PST |
| 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. | Wildlife expert and animal ambassador Jack Hanna brings the viewer face to face with the best of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series, which is designed primarily for viewers 13-16, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. In countdown style, Jack offers up a different 'top ten' each week in a variety of categories. What are the top ten 'fastest animals in Africa,' 'tallest insects,' 'biggest eaters,' smartest birds'. . . . Jack will answer all of these questions and more. As Jack reveals the categories, he provides further insights and interesting facts about the animals, allowing viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the fascinating animal kingdom. |
| Other Matters (2 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Food for Thought with Claire Thomas (episode #1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 9-9:30am PST |
| 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. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Young, enthusiastic and passionate about food, Claire Thomas host, who opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food for Thought with Claire Thomas. Each weekly-half hour episode, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Claire serves as a role model for 13-16 year-old viewers by sharing stories in the kitchen that demonstrate her passion for her family, life, and healthy living. Creative inspiration can come from any place at any time and sometimes from family, sometimes from friends, sometimes even from bloggers seeking her help. No matter how exotic or local the location, she's always in search of new tastes and places to explore. |
| Other Matters (3 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D1) The Wildlife Docs |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/ 11-11:30am PST (new time period) |
| 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 half-hour weekly series, The Wildlife Docs, produced for ages 13-16 follows the surprising, exotic, and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and information program will allow viewers to witness a kaleidoscope of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of the enormity, variety, and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care. |
| Other Matters (4 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 11:30am-12 noon PST |
| 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. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform, Real Life 101 is a weekly half-hour program designed and produced for viewers 13-16. Every week the teen hosts explore two or three exciting professions. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors and special effects wizards, Real Life 101 takes viewers on the job to understand why these professionals love what they do. Through the hosts' interviews of adults in these varying professions, teen viewers learn about the different career paths available, as well as how certain education-based decisions may help shape their future. |
| Other Matters (5 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Food for Thought with Claire Thomas (episode #2) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 9:30-10am PST |
| 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. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Young, enthusiastic and passionate about food, Claire Thomas host, who opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food for Thought with Claire Thomas. Each weekly-half hour episode, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Claire serves as a role model for 13-16 year-old viewers by sharing stories in the kitchen that demonstrate her passion for her family, life, and healthy living. Creative inspiration can come from any place at any time and sometimes from family, sometimes from friends, sometimes even from bloggers seeking her help. No matter how exotic or local the location, she's always in search of new tastes and places to explore. |
| Other Matters (6 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Everyday Health |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 10-10:30am PST |
| 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. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. Everyday Health is a weekly half-hour program developed and produced to educate and inform viewers ages 13-16. Everyday Health hosts scan the country finding those who pay it forward to promote health and wellness. The remarkable people that viewers meet are referred to as agents of change, special individuals who are making big changes in people's lives, one small step at a time. |
| Other Matters (7 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D1) Born To Explore |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/ 12-12:30pm PST (new time period) |
| 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 world's cultures and its geographical wonders come alive as the youngest president in Explorers Club history, Richard Wiese, takes viewers on a globetrotting adventure. While developed for 13-16 year olds, Born to Explore is engaging for the whole family. In this weekly half-hour series, Richard uncovers amazing facts of nature and man-made treasures. The host, Richard Wiese, takes the role of the ultimate Social Studies teacher to a new level, bringing the viewing audience to the places and people of our world who form our cultures. Whether Richard climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live at the base of an active volcano, or travels down the Nile River, viewers will travel the world without leaving their homes. |
| Other Matters (8 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D1) Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/ 10-10:30am PST |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This half-hour weekly series offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures with comparisons to popular land animals and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin and produced primarily for ages 13-16, Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin shows how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs as humans. Through episodes on subjects ranging from exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the 'family dynamics' of the mingling species, viewers will get to know - and care - about these heroes and about all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. |
| Other Matters (9 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Recipe Rehab (episode #2) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 11-11:30am PST |
| 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. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. In this weekly half hour competition style series developed and produced to educate and inform viewers' ages 13-16, it is chef against chef in a recipe makeover challenge. Viewers will submit their favorite, decadent, high calorie, classic family recipes and two acclaimed chefs will face off in a head to head competition to give the recipes a low calorie twist. |
| Other Matters (10 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D1) Sea Rescue |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/ 10:30-11am PST (new time period) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This half-hour weekly series is designed and produced to educate children aged 13-16 about the rescue, rehabilitation and, in many instances, release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. This program seeks to educate viewers that there's a reciprocal benefit to sea animal rescue: rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology and the information obtained adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. Each week, Sea Rescue seeks to leave its audience inspired by the real-life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet. |
| Other Matters (11 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D2/D3) Recipe Rehab (episode #1) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays / 10:30-11am PST |
| 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. | Airing in simulcast on our Live Well Network on D2 (HD) and D3 (SD), a single free 24/7 over-the-air digital multicast platform. In this weekly half hour competition style series developed and produced to educate and inform viewers' ages 13-16, it is chef against chef in a recipe makeover challenge. Viewers will submit their favorite, decadent, high calorie, classic family recipes and two acclaimed chefs will face off in a head to head competition to give the recipes a low calorie twist. |
| Other Matters (12 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | (D1) Outback Adventures with Tim Faulkner |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/ 11:30am-12 noon PST (new series) |
| 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 half-hour weekly series, produced for ages 13-16, this educational and informational program is hosted by wildlife expert Tim Faulkner. Viewers will be provided an eye-opening experience as Tim, animal expert and wildlife park operations manager, showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Audiences will be brought closer to the natural world as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of creatures of all sizes, including a giant Galapagos tortoise, a baby wombat, the flying fox, and even a newly discovered species of birds. |
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