| Section | Question | Response |
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| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
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| Section | Question | Response |
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| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | MNTV | |
| Nielsen DMA | Milwaukee | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.My24Milwaukee.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 | 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 | 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 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday's, 7:00a-7:30a (10/5/12- 12/28/12) |
| 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. | "Real Life 101" presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an educational and informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected in order to present vivid impressions that can be used by the series' young audience. This program aired on our main digital stream, channel 24.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's, 8:30a-9:00a (10/6/12- 12/29/12) |
| 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. | Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. The mission of the program is to inspire viewers, to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. Each episode reveals to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. This program aired on our main digital stream, channel 24.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ariel & Zooey, Eli Too |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7:30a-8:00a and 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. (11/24/12- 12/29/12) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. AZE2 accomplishes this 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; which is a wonderful message for American youth. This program is an upbeat, diverse and entertaining series that will inform young people on a variety of subjects, while keeping their interest. This program aired on our secondary digital channel, 24.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mouse in the House |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30a-10:00a (11/3/12 - 12/29/12) |
| 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 | 6 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Mouse in the House 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. This program aired on our secondary digital channel, 24.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Made In Hollywood: Teen Edition |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday's, 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. (10/1/12-12/31/12) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | Made In Hollywood: Teen Edition is a series which features segments covering Animation, Producing & Directing, Costume Design, Casting & 3D Technology. The series introduces its audience to behind-the-scenes filmmaking, special effects techniques and career opportunities focusing on the creative, technical and artistic skills of the motion picture and television industries. This program aired on our main digital stream, channel 24.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Gina D's Kids Club |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 7:00a-7:30a (10/6/12-12/29/12) 7:30a-8:00a, 8:00a-8:30a, (10/6/12-11/17/12) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 27 |
| 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 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 also surrounded by a group of whimsical characters. 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, that attains and maintains the attention of young children to help further develop their self-image, social skills, math readiness, and reading readiness. Various themes throughout the program may include bike safety, not talking 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 aired on our secondary digital channel, 24.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Children Talk |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9:30a-10:00a (10/6/12 - 10/27/12) |
| 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 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Children Talk is a series where children talk about what they know and learn about what they do not know. Each episode of "Children Talk" provides young viewers with an educational experience by visiting a variety of locations with historical or scientific significance. Visits are combined with practical demonstrations and useful information for building important life skills. Series includes an interview segment where children participate in a question and answer session on what they have learned. This program aired on our secondary digital channel, 24.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | M@d About |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday's, 7:00a-7:30a (10/4/12- 12/27/12) |
| 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. | "M@d About..." is a sketch-comedy/variety show aimed at educating and entertaining kids. Episodes use a creative mixture of humor, improv, animation, and viewer-generated video. "M@d About" conveys important messages about life skills such as personal finance, health & nutrition, fitness, conservation and decision-making in a fun and entertaining way. Each episode relies on a small company of skilled comedic actors to explore significant topics within a subject area. It incorporates comic monologues, sketch and improv comedy, eye-catching animation, music videos, humorous "man on the street" interviews, and viewer-created questions about life's issues. This program aired on our main digital stream, channel 24.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mustard Pancakes |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 8:30a-9:00a, 9:00a-9:30a, (10/6/12- 12/29/12) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | 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 other's growth and work together to overcome the day-to-day challenges all children face. This program aired on our secondary digital channel, 24.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's, 8:00a-8:30a (10/6/12- 12/29/12) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The ambitious goal of this program is to produce a television experience with which teens could identify and from which teens would learn valuable life lessons. This program presents basic biological facts to this most curious segment of our society. Where does food come from? Where do babies come from? How do animals relate to one another? How does ecology work? What is the relationship between life and death/humans and nature? This program aired on our main digital stream, channel 24.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Whaaddyado |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday's 7:00a - 7:30a (10/2/12- 12/25/12) |
| 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. | A series which presents real life situations teens may find themselves in and use actual footage to figure out the best way to handle different problems. Such as, "What do you do if you are the first person at an accident scene? "What do you do if you are shopping with a friend and he/she begins to shop lift?" Experts who are interviewed on the program explain what the proper action or reaction should be when faced with either a perilous situation or a moral dilemma. This program aired on our main digital stream, channel 24.1. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 12) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life and Win |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday's 7:00a - 7:30a (10/3/12- 12/26/12) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The goal of this program is to inspire and enlighten young viewers with inspirational teen success stories, as well as segments focusing on the arts, school and sports, exercise and nutrition and health and wellness. The program promotes such critical themes as social responsibility, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement and volunteerism. This program aired on our main digital stream, channel 24.1. |
| 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 | David Ford |
| Address | 4041 North 35th Street |
| City | Milwaukee |
| State | WI |
| Zip | 53216 |
| Telephone Number | 414-442-4050 |
| 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. | During this quarter, WCGV aired approximately 289 public service announcements covering a variety of topics affecting families and children. (Additional materials enclosed in the station's public file) "MKE CARES" ANNOUNCEMENTS WCGV produces public service announcements entitled "MKE Cares" which air several times a day. Local non-profit organizations utilize this community service project to promote their community programs and activities for families and children. (Additional materials enclosed in the station's public file) "BRAIN BREAK" CHILDREN'S PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS WCGV locally produces educational based public service announcements, entitled "Brain Break," which air several times a day during children's educational/informational programming. The "Brain Break" topics covered during this quarter include: trees, shoes, planets, pizza, pets, fruit, farms, cars, airplanes, snowboarding, sharks, The Olympics, milk, the human body, dinosaurs, deer, insects and badgers(Additional materials enclosed in the station's public file) AMBER ALERT WCGV continues to participate in the Wisconsin Amber Alert Plan. At present, the Amber Alert Systems for Broadcast Distribution is only activated for children abducted in Wisconsin. The bulletin is distributed to us through the Emergency Alert System (EAS) by state law enforcement. The alert follows this criteria: the child must be 17 years or younger; the child must be in danger of serious bodily harm or death; the initiating law enforcement agency must have enough descriptive information about the child, the suspect(s), and/or suspect vehicle(s), to believe an immediate broadcast will help locate the child. BROADCAST/NON-BROADCAST EFFORTS RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITITIES OF EASTERN WISCONSIN WCGV donated four Milwaukee Bucks tickets at a $564 value to the silent auction at "An Enchanted Evening," Black Tie Gala to support Ronald McDonald House families. Since 1884, the Ronald McDonald House has been a home away from home for over 33,000 families. Physically, financially and emotionally stressed, the families find themselves on the front steps of a House built with love and filled with hope. Every family who comes through the front door of Ronald McDonald House brings with them caring memories of those who supported them through the most difficult times of their lives. (Additional materials enclosed in the station's public file) MILWUAKEE COUNTY TRANSIT EMPLOYEES FOR FEEDING AMERICA WCGV donated two Milwaukee Bucks tickets at a $282 value to the Milwaukee County Transit Employees, Women's Holiday Party to raise money for Feeding America. Feeding America's mission is to feed America's hungry children and families through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger. (Additional materials enclosed in the station's public file) THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - HIGH SCHOOL SHOWCASE WCGV donated production and public service airtime to each of the participating schools in the locally produced "Thursday Night Lights" telecasts. The value of the donation was $8,000 during the quarter and each spot featured a specific message from the school highlighting their excellence both on and off the field. (Additional materials enclosed in the station's public file) CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER HOLIDAY PARADE December 23, 2012 (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) The Children's Medical Center Holiday Parade was started by the Adolphus and Children's Medical Center as a gift to the Dallas, TX community. Now in its 24th year, this nationally televised event draws crowds of more than 350,000 to benefit the Children's Medical Center in Dallas. (Additional materials enclosed in the station's public file.) MI COMMIDAD HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF WISCONSIN WCGV ran 56 commercials, free of charge, for the promotion of the Mi Comunidad Award which generated additional awareness for the HCCW Annual Gala. WCGV also provided web banners with a link to |
| Other Matters (1 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Made in Hollywood: Teen Edition |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Monday's, 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. (1/7/13-3/25/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| 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. | Made In Hollywood: Teen Edition is a series which features segments covering Animation, Producing & Directing, Costume Design, Casting & 3D Technology. The series introduces its audience to behind-the-scenes filmmaking, special effects techniques and career opportunities focusing on the creative, technical and artistic skills of the motion picture and television industries. This program aired on our main digital stream, channel 24.1. |
| Other Matters (2 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life and Win |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wednesday's, 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. (1/2/13- 3/27/13) |
| 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 goal of this program is to inspire and enlighten young viewers with inspirational teen success stories, as well as segments focusing on the arts, school and sports, exercise and nutrition and health and wellness. The program promotes such critical themes as social responsibility, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement and volunteerism. This program aired on our main digital stream, channel 24.1. |
| Other Matters (3 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mouse in the House |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's, 9:30a - 10:00a (1/5/13-3/30/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 6 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Mouse in the House 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. This program aired on our secondary digital channel, 24.2. |
| Other Matters (4 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mustard Pancakes |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 8:30a-9:00a, 9:00a-9:30a (1/5/13-3/30/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | 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 other's growth and work together to overcome the day-to-day challenges all children face. This program aired on our secondary digital channel, 24.2. |
| Other Matters (5 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Whaddyado |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tuesday's, 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. (1/1/13- 3/26/13) |
| 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. | A series which presents real life situations teens may find themselves in and use actual footage to figure out the best way to handle different problems. Such as, "What do you do if you are the first person at an accident scene? "What do you do if you are shopping with a friend and he/she begins to shop lift?" Experts who are interviewed on the program explain what the proper action or reaction should be when faced with either a perilous situation or a moral dilemma. This program aired on our main digital stream, channel 24.1. |
| Other Matters (6 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Friday's, 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. (1/4/13- 3/29/13) |
| 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. | "Real Life 101" presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an educational and informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected in order to present vivid impressions that can be used by the series' young audience. This program aired on our main digital stream, channel 24.1. |
| Other Matters (7 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ariel & Zoey, Eli Too |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7:30a-8:00a and 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. (1/5/13-3/30/13) |
| 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 a musical variety show that is driven by three siblings, and empowers children to accomplish their goals and their dreams. AZE2 accomplishes this 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; which is a wonderful message for American youth. This program is an upbeat, diverse and entertaining series that will inform young people on a variety of subjects, while keeping their interest. This program aired on our secondary digital channel, 24.2. |
| Other Matters (8 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild American |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's, 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. (1/5/13-3/30/13) |
| 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 ambitious goal of this program is to produce a television experience with which teens could identify and from which teens would learn valuable life lessons. This program presents basic biological facts to this most curious segment of our society. Where does food come from? Where do babies come from? How do animals relate to one another? How does ecology work? What is the relationship between life and death/humans and nature? This program aired on our main digital stream, channel 24.1. |
| Other Matters (9 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's, 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. (1/5/13-3/30/13) |
| 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. | Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. The mission of the program is to inspire viewers, to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. Each episode reveals to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. This program aired on our main digital stream, channel 24.1. |
| Other Matters (10 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | M@d About |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thursday's, 7:00a-7:30a (1/3/13- 3/28/13) |
| 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. | "M@d About..." is a sketch-comedy/variety show aimed at educating and entertaining kids. Episodes use a creative mixture of humor, improv, animation, and viewer-generated video. "M@d About" conveys important messages about life skills such as personal finance, health & nutrition, fitness, conservation and decision-making in a fun and entertaining way. Each episode relies on a small company of skilled comedic actors to explore significant topics within a subject area. It incorporates comic monologues, sketch and improv comedy, eye-catching animation, music videos, humorous "man on the street" interviews, and viewer-created questions about life's issues. This program aired on our main digital stream, channel 24.1. |
| Other Matters (11 of 11) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Gina D's Kids Club |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 7:00a-7:30a, (1/5/13-3/30/13) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 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 also surrounded by a group of whimsical characters. 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, that attains and maintains the attention of young children to help further develop their self-image, social skills, math readiness, and reading readiness. Various themes throughout the program may include bike safety, not talking 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 aired on our secondary digital channel, 24.2. |
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