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| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
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| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | FOX | |
| Nielsen DMA | Baltimore | |
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| 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 | 4.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 6.0 |
| 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: | 336.0 |
| 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 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12:30PM (10/5/13-12/28/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The key objective of this program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American continent, their interaction with other animals and their environment, Throughout the series emphasis will be placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. The goal of this program is for the viewer to achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific animal species with the aid of up close and detailed photography throughout the program. Through this understanding it is hoped that viewers will better relate to the natural environment as it exists in North America and learn to protect North America's animal species. The program airs on the stations main digital channel. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Wild America |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/20/13 11:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2013-10-19 |
| Episode # | 10/19/13 #307 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 1PM (10/5/13-12/28/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Eco Company explores all aspects of being green and understanding how our actions impact the world. The Eco Team learns about global warming by asking questions to discover the truths and myths of the global warming issue. They learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new Eenergy technologies currently under development. They learn more about recycling, conservation and organics. The E-Team profiles teens and school organizations who have taken it upon themselves to to make a difference, young entrepreneurs who are taking their passion for green to develop new ideas and new products for a sustainable future. Most importantly, each story and each feature is reported by teens and told from their perspective. Additionally, the show provides weekly practical tips that teens and people of all ages can use in their daily lives. Eco Company uses the technique of peer reporting. The diverse and dynamic cast of teens who make up Eco Company combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm to report informational stories to teens and their families. Each episode employs Eco Company members or hosts who conduct interviews of peers and adults, and experience first hand the demonstration and explanation of the topic. This program airs on the stations main digital channel. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Eco Company |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/19/13 4:30PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2013-10-19 |
| Episode # | 10/19/13 #503 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Eco Company |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11/17/13 11:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2013-11-16 |
| Episode # | 11/16/13 #ECO-507 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 10AM & 10:30AM (11/3/13-12/29/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 18 |
| 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. | ATLAS Life science, biological science, beautiful photography and humor combine to provide viewers of this program with life science concepts, animal classification, as well as anatomy and physiology information of animals. The viewers are taken around the biomes of the world merging the fascination of the animal world with a greater understanding of the relationship between the branches of the animal kingdom. The program airs on the stations secondary digital stream 45.2 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Zoo Clues |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 11AM & 11:30AM (11/3/13-12/29/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 18 |
| 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. | This program searches for the answers to questions about animals not normally asked; such as, Can birds fly backwards? How do animals with no external ears hear? Do dogs sweat?, etc. Each episode covers a dozen or more amazing animal questions. The investigations of the answers takes the viewer on a fast paced, entertaining, educational tour of the animal kingdom. The program airs on the stations secondary digital stream 45.2 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On the Spot |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 12PM & 12:30PM (11/3/13-12/29/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 18 |
| 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. | This program is hosted by comedian Eric Schwartz who randomly interviews people on the street about local and national curriculum focusing on questions about any of the following topics; geography, history, art, science, mathematics, culture, language, music and sports. The answers to the questions are addressed with video inserts, graphs and/or maps to provide viewers with a deeper understanding of the topic. The program airs on the stations secondary digital stream 45.2 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Danger Rangers |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12:30PM (10/5/13-10/26/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 5 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This is an animated program focusing on rules for safety in various situations and providing children with clear cut safety information. The program features animal superheroes that work as a safety squad to protect children. A song introduces the relevant steps to be taken for a potential safety concerns, such as the need to take proper safety precautions when swimming, and animal superheroes reinforce concepts of teamwork and preparedness and model for children the acquisition of important health and safety information. The program airs on the stations secondary digital stream 45.2 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mustard Panckaes |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:30AM & 9AM (10/5/13-11/2/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
| 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. | Mustard Pancakes is a television program, featuring the loveable and talented Courtney Campbell, and her family of fun-loving friends which happen to include puppet pets. Courtney's thoughtful guidance helps her pets discover the world around them, grow emotionally and find solutions to their daily challenges. The program celebrates the joy of childhood through music and storytelling. The program is a nurturing environment where the characters support each others growth and work together to overcome the day-to-day challenges all children face. The program airs on the stations digital stream 45.3 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Horseland |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday - Thursday 9:30AM (10/1/13-10/31/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 23 |
| 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. | Four teens from very different backgrounds are taking riding lessons at a very unusual riding stable where the animals all speak to each other. The teens deal with accepting responsibility, developing self-confidence, self-esteem and caring for their mounts. They also are confronted with problems that test their honesty, integrity and sometimes even their friendship. As they work to find solutions, the animals make comments on what the teens should or should not do or how they are handling the particular situation, giving the viewer a new insight to dealing with the issue. Through the four characters and the dialogue of the animals the viewers are shown clear prosocial educational messages. The program airs on the stations secondary digital stream 45.2 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ariel & Zooey Eli Too |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7:30AM & 8AM (10/5/13 - 11/2/13) Saturdays 7AM, 7:30AM, 8AM, 8:30AM, 9AM, 9:30AM (11/9/13 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 58 |
| 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. | This program is a musical variety show that is driven by three siblings, and empowers children to accomplish their goals and their dreams through interviewing people who excel in their profession and have a positive message for kids. As hosts, these children entertain and inform their audience through song, dance, music and dialogue. This show supports and encourages respect for others, having integrity, following directions, putting forth your best effort and taking responsibility. This program is an upbeat, diverse and entertaining series that will inform young people on a variety of subjects, while keeping their interest. The program airs on the stations digital stream 45.3 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mouse in the House |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30AM (10/5/13-11/2/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
| 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 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is a science series that educates children about science concepts, introducing them to science and math by exploring fundamental principles such as gravity, pressure, kinetics and magnetism by conducting science experiments in an integrated and entertaining way. It is produced using a combination of 3D animation and live footage. The host, Max, is a 3D animated mouse which talks to the audience and the participants, explaining what the science concept and experiment is and how to perform it. The participants are junior high school children guided by a science facilitator. Together they perform the experiment instructed by Max the Mouse. The program also uses 3D animation to explain the steps and results of the experiment. The program airs on the stations digital stream 45.3 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Made in Hollywod: Teen Edition |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8AM (10/5/13 - 12/28/13) |
| 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. | This program showcases how and why movies are made, including behind-the-scenes film making and special effect techniques in addition to introducing teens to career opportunities within the motion picture industry, television and home entertainment fields while focusing on the creative, technical, and artistic skills of the profession. The program airs on the stations main digital channel. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Pets.TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:30AM (10/5/13 -12/28/13) |
| 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. | PETS.TV relates pets to viewers lives and interests and exposes young viewers to diverse pets all over the world, teaching them how different cultures enjoy, care for, and respect animals. Pets from everyday to the unique are showcased with educational information that shares how they evolved to become pets and their geographic origins. Pets.TV delivers a message that supports current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of children. The program and its expert guests instill a grounded balance of priorities, commitment and perseverance children can apply to their lives. The program airs on the stations main digital channel. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Gina Ds Kids Club |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7AM (10/5/13-11/2/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
| 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. | Gina D is a fun loving, positive role model who has the demeanor and appearance of a young teacher and is playful in her approach to her target audience. In addition, to puppets and animated characters, Gina D is surrounded by a group of whimsical characters including Simon, Miss Muffin the Cook, Mr Pockets and Pierre. As the program takes on an interactive quality through questions and reactions from Gina to a multi-culturally diverse group of youngsters who are sometimes on and off camera, she attains and maintains the attention of young children to help further develop their self-image, social skills, math and reading readiness. Various themes throughout the program may include bike safety, not to talk to strangers, and stopping at traffic lights. Through different scenarios and easily learned original songs, these lessons are imparted to the target audience. This program airs on the stations secondary digital stream 45.3 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Whaddyado |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:30AM (10/5/13- 12/28/13) |
| 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. | This program shows teens the proper reaction when faced with everyday circumstances. The program documents ordinary teens who accidentally find themselves in perilous and challenging situations, interviews the participants and talks to various experts who will explain what the proper reaction should be when faced with similar life-threatening circumstances. A moral dilemma segment is featured in each show in an effort to help teens to make the right decision at the right moment.The program airs on the stations main digital channel. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Green Scene Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10AM (10/5/13-10/26/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 7 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program encourages its viewers to use their creativity, curiosity, confidence, compassion, and enthusiasm for writing and reading and build a foundation for critical thinking and problem solving by using viewers submissions of stories, reports on science, history or literature, persuasive writing and essays, recipes. Segments includes: STORY THEATRE, BRAIN GAMES, PUPILS COURT, FOOD FOLKS PUPPETS, DETECTIVE McMYSTERY and JOURNAL JOURNEY. Watching viewer submissions transformed by the cast promotes character development, cooperation and mutual respect of others, as well as inspiring viewers to submit their own entries which may be aired. The program airs on the stations secondary digital stream 45.2 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (16 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Busy World of Richard Scarry |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 10:30AM (10/5/13-10/26/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This animated series is based on the books of Richard Scarry. At the end of each segment, the children have learned a little about their community and the world they live in. The middle segment shows how children live in other cities, featuring daily activities of adult characters in places such as Paris or Rome. Each episode includes two song segments in which the first, Imagine That, teaches various things like general science to how banks work. The second song segment teaches safety and is called Play It Safe. The aim of the series is to stimulate imagination and foster vicarious play, teach pro-social behavior (such as generosity, friendliness, persistence, altruism, understanding of others points of view, empathy, acceptance of others idiosyncrasies), help children move beyond family attachments to the world of friendships and community, help children develop skills on which academic learning depends such as attention, language, memory, active processing of a story and an interest in reading. The program airs on the stations secondary digital stream 45.2 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (17 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Country Mouse City Mouse |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12PM (10/5/13-10/26/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 4 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 9 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program employs the fun and fascinating world-wide jaunts of a pair of mice to present a body of important new learning. As Emily, the practical Country Mouse and her sophisticated City Mouse cousin, Alexander, visit friends and family around the globe, they encounter non-stop delight along with non-stop problems, complications and mysteries. By stepping in, helping out and dealing with the situations with which they are confronted, they teach youngsters valuable skills, centering on discovery, investigation, analysis as well as personal-character and pro-social attitudes. The viewer is also exposed to lessons on world history, geography and language as they follow these two mice on their adventures. The program airs on the stations secondary digital stream 45.2 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (18 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Aqua Kids |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9AM (10/5/13-12/28/13) |
| 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. | This program teaches children about the marine ecosystem from tributaries, rivers and oceans to develop an understanding that they are key to preserving the ocean environment. Aqua Kids teaches youth about the diversity and beauty of the marine environment and its potential destruction by pollution and carelessness of the human population. The program teaches youth that they can teach their their peers that they can preserve and protect the oceans. This program airs on the stations main digital channel. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (19 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hannas Into the Wild |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12PM (10/5/13-12/28/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Jack Hannas Into the Wild takes viewers on excursions around the world through the eyes of Americas most beloved animal adventurer and his family. Into the Wild provides insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planets most precious and endangered species. Into the Wild is unscripted and creates for viewers a renewed appreciation for all creatures, great and small. This program airs on the stations main digital channel. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Jack Hannas Into the Wild |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10/20/13 11AM |
| 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 # | 1-/19/13 #107 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (20 of 20) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wizmies House |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 11AM & 11:30AM (10/5/13-10/26/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 8 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Wimzie is a five year old puppet monster who attends daycare at her 150 year old Grandmothers house along with her brother and other friends. The series characters are just familiar enough for the viewers to identify with but different enough to point out that the action takes place in an enchanted fantasy world of monsters. Through unforgettable adventures and original toe-tapping sing-along songs young viewers are introduced to topics of friendship, generosity, jealousy, diversity and sibling rivalry from a preschoolers point of view. The program airs on the stations secondary digital stream 45.2 |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 1) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On the Spot |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Sunday 1PM & 1:30PM (12/29/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| 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 program is hosted by comedian Eric Schwartz who randomly interviews people on the street about local and national curriculum focusing on questions about any of the following topics; geography, history, art, science, mathematics, culture, language, music and sports. The answers to the questions are addressed with video inserts, graphs and/or maps to provide viewers with a deeper understanding of the topic. The program airs on the stations secondary digital stream 45.2 |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Date Time |
| Question | Response |
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| Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? | Yes |
| Name of children's programming liaison | Sharon Wylie |
| Address | 2000 West 41 Street |
| City | Baltimore |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21211 |
| Telephone Number | 410-467-4545 |
| Email Address | |
| 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. | WBFF continued its commitment to childrens educational and informational needs during the 4th quarter with both broadcast and community outreach programming. The 27th Annual Champions of Courage Black History Month Essay Competition was launched and more than 3000 essays from Maryland middle and high school students were received. The station continued its media partnership with the National Aquarium and B & O Railroad Museum sponsoring Fridays After Five and the Holiday Festival of Trains promotions. Our partnership with the CollegeBound Foundation continued with mornign news anchors hosting the CollegeBound Arts Competition encouraging elementary school students to think about their future college plans. The station sponsored the Sowebo Landmark 5K to benefit Field Day experiences presented by Docs in the Park encouraging physical outdoor activity for children and their families. Additionally, WBFF partnered with Baltimore Area Council Boys Scouts of America to promote registration for scouting programs for young boys. During the holiday season, WBFF served a media sponsor of the USMC Reserves Toys for Tots program ensuring holiday gifts for thousands of Baltimore area children. Station talent and management participated in career day programs in local schools, weather lessons, and conducted station tours for students in local colleges, technical schools, and Scout troops. Station management serves on board of directors for local organizations serving youth including the Mental Health Association of Maryland, Fit Families Foundation and Boy Scouts Council |
| Other Matters (1 of 11) | Response |
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| Program Title | Jack Hanna Into the Wild |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12PM (1/4/14-3/29/14)) |
| 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 Hannas Into the Wild takes viewers on excursions around the world through the eyes of Americas most beloved animal adventurer and his family. Into the Wild provides insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planets most precious and endangered species. Into the Wild is unscripted and creates for viewers a renewed appreciation for all creatures, great and small. This program will air on the stations main digital channel. |
| Other Matters (2 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday 10AM &10:30AM (1/5/14-3/30/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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. | Life science, biological science, beautiful photography and humor combine to provide viewers of this program with life science concepts, animal classification, as well as anatomy and physiology information of animals. The viewers are taken around the biomes of the world merging the fascination of the animal world with a greater understanding of the relationship between the branches of the animal kingdom. The program will air on the stations secondary digital stream 45.2 |
| Other Matters (3 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8AM (1/4/14-3/29/14)) |
| 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 program showcases how and why movies are made, including behind-the-scenes film making and special effect techniques in addition to introducing teens to career opportunities within the motion picture industry, television and home entertainment fields while focusing on the creative, technical, and artistic skills of the profession. The program will air on the stations main digital channel. |
| Other Matters (4 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Aqua Kids |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9AM (1/4/14-3/29/14) |
| 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 program teaches children about the marine ecosystem from tributaries, rivers and oceans to develop an understanding that they are key to preserving the ocean environment. Aqua Kids teaches youth about the diversity and beauty of the marine environment and its potential destruction by pollution and carelessness of the human population. The program teaches youth that they can teach their peers that they can preserve and protect the oceans. This program will air on the stations main digital channel. |
| Other Matters (5 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30AM (1/4/13-3/29/14) |
| 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 key objective of this program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American continent, their interaction with other animals and their environment, Throughout the series emphasis will be placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. The goal of this program is for the viewer to achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific animal species with the aid of up close and detailed photography throughout the program. Through this understanding it is hoped that viewers will better relate to the natural environment as it exists in North America and learn to protect North America's animal species. The program will air on the stations main digital channel. |
| Other Matters (6 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ariel & Zooey, Eli Too |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7AM, 7:30AM, 8AM, 8:30AM, 9AM, 9:30AM (1/4/14-3/29/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 78 |
| 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 program is a musical variety show that is driven by three siblings, and empowers children to accomplish their goals and their dreams through interviewing people who excel in their profession and have a positive message for kids. As hosts, these children entertain and inform their audience through song, dance, music and dialogue. This show supports and encourages respect for others, having integrity, following directions, putting forth your best effort and taking responsibility. This program is an upbeat, diverse and entertaining series that will inform young people on a variety of subjects, while keeping their interest. The program will air on the stations digital stream 45.3 |
| Other Matters (7 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Pets.TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:30AM (1/4/14/-3/29/14) |
| 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. | PETS.TV relates pets to viewers lives and interests and exposes young viewers to diverse pets all over the world, teaching them how different cultures enjoy, care for, and respect animals. Pets from everyday to the unique are showcased with educational information that shares how they evolved to become pets and their geographic origins. Pets.TV delivers a message that supports current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of children. The program and its expert guests instill a grounded balance of priorities, commitment and perseverance children can apply to their lives. The program will air on the stations main digital channel. |
| Other Matters (8 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On the Spot |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 12PM & 12:30PM (1/5/14-3/30/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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 program is hosted by comedian Eric Schwartz who randomly interviews people on the street about local and national curriculum focusing on questions about any of the following topics; geography, history, art, science, mathematics, culture, language, music and sports. The answers to the questions are addressed with video inserts, graphs and or maps to provide viewers with a deeper understanding of the topic. The program will air on the stations secondary digital stream 45.2 |
| Other Matters (9 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Whaddyado |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:30AM (1/4/14-3/29/14) |
| 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 program shows teens the proper reaction when faced with everyday circumstances. The program documents ordinary teens who accidentally find themselves in perilous and challenging situations, interviews the participants and talks to various experts who will explain what the proper reaction should be when faced with similar life-threatening circumstances. A moral dilemma segment is featured in each show in an effort to help teens to make the right decision at the right moment. The program will air on the stations main digital channel. |
| Other Matters (10 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12PM (1/4/13-3/29/14) |
| 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. | Eco Company explores all aspects of being green and understanding how our actions impact the world. The Eco Team learns about global warming by asking questions to discover the truths and myths of the global warming issue. They learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. They learn more about recycling, conservation and organics. The E-Team profiles teens and school organizations who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference, young entrepreneurs who are taking their passion for green to develop new ideas and new products for a sustainable future. Most importantly, each story and each feature is reported by teens and told from their perspective. Additionally, the show provides weekly practical tips that teens and people of all ages can use in their daily lives. Eco Company uses the technique of peer reporting. The diverse and dynamic cast of teens who make up Eco Company combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm to report informational stories to teens and their families. Each episode employs Eco Company members or hosts who conduct interviews of peers and adults, and experience first hand the demonstration and explanation of the topic. This program will air on the stations main digital channel. |
| Other Matters (11 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Zoo Clues |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 11AM & 11:30AM (1/5/14-3/30/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| 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 program takes viewers on a fast-paced and entertaining tour of the entire animal kingdom. Each episode delivers endless amounts of meaningful information as the show tackles some of the animal kingdom's most mind-blowing questions: Can birds fly backwards? Are whales fish? Do dogs sweat? Why do zebras have stripes and leopards spots? Questions and clues are presented, giving viewers a chance to guess the right answers.The goal of the series is to provide young viewers with a meaningful perspective of the creatures around them and valuable comparisons to their own human characteristics. The program will air on the stations secondary digital stream 45.2 |
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Chesapeake Television Licensee, LLC
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