| 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 | NBC | |
| Nielsen DMA | Johnstown-Altoona | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.wjactv.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 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: | 6.0 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Safari provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wildlife biology, and species conservation and preservation. Emmy-award winning host and wild-life expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring viewers face-to-face with some of the planet's most interesting animals. It is a dynamic television experience for teens, with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife as well as discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat so they can live on in the wild. Age-appropriate wildlife and ecology issues are introduced with in-depth and thoughtful explanations. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mad About |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 10 a.m. |
| 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. | Mad About uses the technique of sketch comedy, music videos, animation, and kid on the street interviews to teach, entertain, and inspire teens to make quality life decisions. The diverse and dynamic cast of young people combine their natural curiousity with their enthusiasm to inform teens about society's most important issues. The show explores being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The team finds out about healthy snacks and proper exercise through sketch comedy segments. Music videos teach financial literacy and the importance of family budgeting.Animation reinforces concepts of cyber bully prevention. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Kids Cooking For Kids |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 9:30 a.m. |
| 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. | Mike and Will are twin brothers who love to eat. They bring their experiences with food from age 5 to the viewers. In each episode, they demonstrate how to cook a particular dish, emphasizing the importance of good nutrition, kitchen safety, and a healthy lifestyle. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lazy Town |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 12 p.m. |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Lazy Town promotes fitness and healthful habits for children of preschool and primary grades. It takes place in an imaginary setting, Lazy Town, and most episodes relate children's eating and fitness habits to problem solving in their "real world." The lead character, Stephanie, guides the audience through the story. She and her best friends, a group of "human" puppets reside in Lazy Town, where her uncle is the Mayor Milford Meanswell. The underground spy and influencer who defines the ethos of Lazy Town is Robbie Rotten, and he determined to ruin the health and fitness practices of Stephanie and her friends. When the kids get into difficulties with Robbie Rotten, it is Sportacus, gymnast/athlete who comes to the rescue from his home in a spaceship that hovers over earth, prepared to answer to any call for help. The ever-present theme of Lazy Town is to eat "sports candy" which consists of fruits and vegetables, get sufficient sleep, and go outside and engage in a wide range of physical activities, from playing games, holding athletic competitions, to building forts and play structures. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Wiggles |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Wiggles is a musical variety show specifically designed for children ages 2-5. Starring Tony, Murray, Greg and Jeff, the Wiggles offers a montage of skits that are specifically designed for teaching and entertaining the preschool audience. Supported by an ensemble of characters, larger than life animals (humans dressed as animal characters) and a pirate, Captain Feathersword, the Wiggles teach numbers, letters, colors, matching and classifying what belongs together (or not), and following directions. There's dancing, occasional guest artists, and lots of visual interest for the viewer, while the lessons are broken down into easily understandable elements for the preschool viewer. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Children Talk |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Children Talk is a weekly half-hour series where children talk about what they know and learn about what they don't. Featuring nationally known ventriloquist Taylor Mason, each episode provides young viewers with an educational experience by visiting a variety of locations with historical or scientific significance. Visits are combines with practical demonstrations and useful information for building important life skills. The series includes an interview segment where children participate in a question and answer session on what they've learned. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Pajanimals |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Pajanimals are a group of four preschool aged puppets who live together in house with their off-screen mother and father. We meet them in the bedroom, a dormitory of sorts, where they show us their nighttime routine of brushing their teeth and having quiet conversation before falling off to sleep. The quiet time, always turns into a discussion that results in a dream-like adventure to solve a problem, such as overcoming shyness, making a new friend, or dealing with a bully. The adventure takes place in several nighttime dream locales where special friends help them work through the socio-emotional problem of the day. Specific approaches to managing the problem are demonstrated and practiced during the adventure, and the children return home confident, getting ample rest for today and facing their issues tomorrow. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Cookin' With Cutty |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 9 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Cookin' with Cutty promotes positive health and nutrition lifestyle choices for children and their parents. Fast-paced high-energy segments featuring Cutty, Lisa, Blakely, and the kids focus on the benefits of eating well, exercising, and being tobacco free. The mission is to encourage good health, nutrition, and fitness habits for children around the world. The information to educate children, parents, and families comes via the easiest learning method - FUN! |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Justin Time |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Justin Time features and little boy, Justin, who wants very much to master his destiny, have great adventures, and solve problems. He begins with a problem that vexes him and daydreams his way into an adventure that takes him to different places around the world, but also provides him with an experience that helps him solve his problem when he returns home. While on the adventure he is accompanied by Olive, a knowledgeable imaginary playmate, and Squidgy the morphing flying sponge, who provides commentary and comedy along the way. Justin's lessons involve learning, for example, that it takes focus to achieve success, failure can teach what we need to do to succeed next time, or when one path to solve a problem doesn't work, you can find another way to get to your goal. Justin is all about self-directed learning from the young child's perspective and imagination |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Noodle & Doodle |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10 a.m. |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Noodle and Doodle is an instructional series that features creating art projects and cooking projects around a specific theme. The show is hosted by Sean, who drives around in a double-decker bus fully equipped with art supplies, and a kitchen, all ready for any assignment. The projects encourage parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something for display in the child's home. Sean is accompanied by Doggity, an every-faithful Beagle dog, who transforms into an animated character during interstitial trips to a parallel universe and kitchen full of prank playing animated characters. While the show will be enjoyed by preschoolers, the projects are very practical and engaging to implement for children ages 2-5. The art projects typically feature lessons on recycling materials for re-use in making art and always demonstrate that creativity can transform something intended for one purpose into something useful to achieve a completely different goal. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Edgemont |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 10:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Edgemont is designed for middle and high school students and focuses on the children's activities at AC McKinley Secondary School. While entertaining, it also informs and educates viewers about issues that arise in school and at home. The storylines focus on social and emotional challenges faced by all secondary students, from forming and maintaining family, friendship, and romantic relationships, to ethical and moral choices. The series demonstrates model behavior for teen viewers, allowing them to consider choices that they themselves may face, to witness the potential outcomes of these choices and gain positive tools they can use to resolve issues and conflicts in constructive ways. The cast portrays teenagers in a realistic manner with diversity along physical, social, and ethnic lines, providing opportunities for viewers to identify directly with specific characters. The series also touches on significant societal issues, keeping teens informed on the topics, stimulating conversations among teen viewers and potentially complementing classroom discussions. The issues range from considerations of diversity, racism, and sexual identity, to divorce, teen pregnancy, bullying, and alcohol and substance abuse. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Poppy Cat |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11 a.m. |
| 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 | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Poppy Cat is based on the book series by Lara Jones and uses embedded lessons on imagination and storytelling to encourage creating thinking for preschool children. In each story the narrator, Lara, reads a story about Poppy Cat to her own cat named Poppy. She makes up a story that will be exciting and just follows her imagination to distant lands reached by boat, plane or train. Poppy Cat is the leader of his group of animal friends, and the story always features an underlying message about being nice to, yet ignoring the antics of the resident bully, a badger named Egbert. The lesson is always to think creatively and exercise your mind through reading because it will always lead to enjoyment and adventure. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Travel Thru History |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Travel Thru History is designed to spark interest and enthusiasm in teens and their families to learn about our country's rich and fascinating history. The show visits locales across the U.S. from Las Vegas to Key West, presenting historical and geographical educational information. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Green Screen Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays and Sundays, 8 & 8:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 52 |
| 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 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Green Screen Adventures airs on WJAC's Digital Multicast Channel and features stories and drawings by students in second through eighth grade, using sketch comedy, story theatre, game shows, original songs, puppetry and more. An ensemble then takes these submissions and brings the stories to life with green screen as the back drop for the subject. This allows children to use different mediums to communicate ideas and learn that expression can be varied and creative. Green Screen Adventures also showcases the children's original artwork to develop an appreciation of art. The educational goals include encouraging children to be enthusiastic about writing and reading, helping students build a foundation for writing, critical thinking, and problem solving, promoting character development as the cast demonstrates cooperation and mutual respect, and providing educators with innovative and entertaining ways to enhance student learning. In addition to academic skills, Green Screen Adventures focuses on the five C's: Creativity, Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Workforce |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. |
| 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. | Workforce is a half-hour series designed to help young people make educated decisions about their future careers. In each episode, four teens are catapulted into a job for one day to find out first-hand what different careers are all about. With a good sense of humor and a healthy understanding of humility, these teens take on various jobs, including zookeeper, plastic surgeon, private detective, city mayor, veterinarian, crane operator, farmer, web designer, juggler, butcher, and everything in between. |
| 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 | Nancy Shull |
| Address | WJAC 49 Old Hickory Lane |
| City | Johnstown |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 15905 |
| Telephone Number | 814-255-7602 |
| Email Address | nancy.shull@wjactv.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. | WJAC airs Public Service Announcements that address, but are not limited to the following topic categories: Child Safety, Child Educational Issues, Drugs and Alcohol Abuse, Health and Community Service. These PSAs aired during each quarter, are 30 seconds of duration. A list of syndicated, network, and locally produced PSA's targeted to children is available in the Public File. WJAC airs Local News programming that contributes to children's educational and informational needs, but are not limited to the following topic categories: Education, Health and Mental Health,Substance Abuse and Drugs or Alcohol, Family Issues, Environment, and Safety. WJAC-TV on air personalities made many appearances this quarter at sites throughout the viewing area. Chief Meteorologist Jim Burton made an educational weather presentation to students at Ligonier Elementary School on Nov. 16th. He hosted students from Ferndale High School who came to watch the noon news on Nov. 29th. On Nov. 30th, two students from Johnstown High school job-shadowed Jim to learn the duties of a meteorologist. Jim hosted a breakfast with Santa on Dec. 8th to assist Bishop McCort High School students with a Christmas fund-raising event and played Santa at Cambria City Daycare on Dec. 19th. On Dec. 20th, he served as a speaker for the Johnstown High School Community Christmas Party, and on Dec. 22nd was job-shadowed by two students from Bishop McCort High School. Meteorologist Tony Martin participated in the Ebensburg Christmas Parade on Dec. 1st. The Sales staff volunteered at the Learning Lamp's after-school program on October 23, helping kids with art projects and sharing stories. Fourteen WJAC staff members manned the Salvation Army Red Kettle on December 6th to raise money for low income families during the holiday season. GM Kevin Hayes and HR assistant Nancy Shull, News Director Jim Platzer and his wife, and Chief Technical Director Victor Kovalchik and his wife worked at the Salvation Army Toy Store sorting presents for underprivileged families on December 13th. WJAC employees raised 80 dollars for the Women's Help Center Angel program and bought toys and clothing for fifteen kids in the Salvation Army Treasure Tag program. The sales staff also hosted a blood drive on Dec. 11th for station employees and family members to donate during the holiday season, when donation are critically low. On Oct. 5th, news anchor Marty Radovanic participated in the Pitt Blue Gold Golf Outing to raise money for a local college athletics department. In cooperation with the Student Government Association at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, WJAC sponsored a Congressional debate for Candidates in the 71st District on Oct. 16th. Finally, news anchor Lindsay Ward, sales executive Cynthia Truscott, and news reporter Maria Miller assisted in a Salvation Army shopping program at J.C. Penney helping children from low-income families find winter apparel on several Sunday evenings in October. NBCs THE MORE YOU KNOW campaign highlights issues of national concern facing youth today, such as substance abuse, diversity and tolerance, drinking and driving, gun violence, child abuse, peer pressure, mentoring, and staying in school. These PSAs air each month to support those concerns. The MORE YOU KNOW WEBSITE features scripts from the public service announcements and referral information from the organizations referenced in the PSAs. The site also offers educational materials produced in cooperation with NBC programming. WJAC TV has a very important feature on its own website. There is a Consumer Product Safety section that lists all product recalls posted by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The WJAC TV website also has a link to the State Index of Sexual Predators in order to make that information easily accessible for parents. The Children's Television Act and the |
| Other Matters (1 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Safari provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wildlife biology, and species conservation and preservation. Emmy-award winning host and wild-life expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring viewers face-to-face with some of the planet's most interesting animals. It is a dynamic television experience for teens, with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife as well as discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat so they can live on in the wild. Age-appropriate wildlife and ecology issues are introduced with in-depth and thoughtful explanations. |
| Other Matters (2 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Workforce |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. |
| 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. | Workforce is a half-hour series designed to help young people make educated decisions about their future careers. In each episode, four teens are catapulted into a job for one day to find out first-hand what different careers are all about. With a good sense of humor and a healthy understanding of humility, these teens take on various jobs, including zookeeper, plastic surgeon, private detective, city mayor, veterinarian, crane operator, farmer, web designer, juggler, butcher, and everything in between. |
| Other Matters (3 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lazy Town |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 12 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Lazy Town promotes fitness and healthful habits for children of preschool and primary grades. It takes place in an imaginary setting, Lazy Town, and most episodes relate children's eating and fitness habits to problem solving in their "real world." The lead character, Stephanie, guides the audience through the story. She and her best friends, a group of "human" puppets reside in Lazy Town, where her uncle is the Mayor Milford Meanswell. The underground spy and influencer who defines the ethos of Lazy Town is Robbie Rotten, and he determined to ruin the health and fitness practices of Stephanie and her friends. When the kids get into difficulties with Robbie Rotten, it is Sportacus, gymnast/athlete who comes to the rescue from his home in a spaceship that hovers over earth, prepared to answer to any call for help. The ever-present theme of Lazy Town is to eat "sports candy" which consists of fruits and vegetables, get sufficient sleep, and go outside and engage in a wide range of physical activities, from playing games, holding athletic competitions, to building forts and play structures. |
| Other Matters (4 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Noodle & Doodle |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Noodle and Doodle is an instructional series that features creating art projects and cooking projects around a specific theme. The show is hosted by Sean, who drives around in a double-decker bus fully equipped with art supplies, and a kitchen, all ready for any assignment. The projects encourage parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something for display in the child's home. Sean is accompanied by Doggity, an every-faithful Beagle dog, who transforms into an animated character during interstitial trips to a parallel universe and kitchen full of prank playing animated characters. While the show will be enjoyed by preschoolers, the projects are very practical and engaging to implement for children ages 2-5. The art projects typically feature lessons on recycling materials for re-use in making art and always demonstrate that creativity can transform something intended for one purpose into something useful to achieve a completely different goal. |
| Other Matters (5 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Green Screen Adventures |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays & Sundays, 8 & 8:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 52 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Green Screen Adventures airs on WJAC's Digital Multicast Channel and features stories and drawings by students in second through eighth grade, using sketch comedy, story theatre, game shows, original songs, puppetry and more. An ensemble then takes these submissions and brings the stories to life with green screen as the back drop for the subject. This allows children to use different mediums to communicate ideas and learn that expression can be varied and creative. Green Screen Adventures also showcases the children's original artwork to develop an appreciation of art. The educational goals include encouraging children to be enthusiastic about writing and reading, helping students build a foundation for writing, critical thinking, and problem solving, promoting character development as the cast demonstrates cooperation and mutual respect, and providing educators with innovative and entertaining ways to enhance student learning. In addition to academic skills, Green Screen Adventures focuses on the five C's: Creativity, Curiosity, Confidence, Citizenship, Compassion. |
| Other Matters (6 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Kids Cooking For Kids |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 9:30 a.m. |
| 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. | Mike and Will are twin brothers who love to eat. They bring their experiences with food from age 5 to the viewers. In each episode, they demonstrate how to cook a particular dish, emphasizing the importance of good nutrition, kitchen safety, and a healthy lifestyle. |
| Other Matters (7 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Chica Show |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10 a.m. 2/9/13-3/30/13 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 8 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Chica is a five-year-old "baby" chick who spends her days with her parents in their costume shop, the Coop. The shop's one employee, Kelly, doubles as Chica's nanny and the ensemble is rounded out with Bunji, a large floppy eared rabbit and Stitches, a straw mannequin that sits in the window. Chica's parents were formerly entertainers in the vaudeville tradition and they regale the audience with stories and songs from their theatrical past. They enjoy and indulge Chica, who sometimes acts younger than her age and gets into all kinds of predicaments. Kelly uses fantasy play to transform herself, Chica, Bunji and Stitches into animated characters in another universe, who are struggling with a problem similar to the one Chica experienced in the Coop. Without fail, they find the problem can be solved and they carry that knowledge back to the Coop to use on another day. |
| Other Matters (8 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Edgemont |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 10:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Edgemont is designed for middle and high school students and focuses on the children's activities at AC McKinley Secondary School. While entertaining, it also informs and educates viewers about issues that arise in school and at home. The storylines focus on social and emotional challenges faced by all secondary students, from forming and maintaining family, friendship, and romantic relationships, to ethical and moral choices. The series demonstrates model behavior for teen viewers, allowing them to consider choices that they themselves may face, to witness the potential outcomes of these choices and gain positive tools they can use to resolve issues and conflicts in constructive ways. The cast portrays teenagers in a realistic manner with diversity along physical, social, and ethnic lines, providing opportunities for viewers to identify directly with specific characters. The series also touches on significant societal issues, keeping teens informed on the topics, stimulating conversations among teen viewers and potentially complementing classroom discussions. The issues range from considerations of diversity, racism, and sexual identity, to divorce, teen pregnancy, bullying, and alcohol and substance abuse. |
| Other Matters (9 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Travel Thru History |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Travel Thru History is designed to spark interest and enthusiasm in teens and their families to learn about our country's rich and fascinating history. The show visits locales across the U.S. from Las Vegas to Key West, presenting historical and geographical educational information. |
| Other Matters (10 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Children Talk |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 9 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 9 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Children Talk is a weekly half-hour series where children talk about what they know and learn about what they don't. Featuring nationally known ventriloquist Taylor Mason, each episode provides young viewers with an educational experience by visiting a variety of locations with historical or scientific significance. Visits are combines with practical demonstrations and useful information for building important life skills. The series includes an interview segment where children participate in a question and answer session on what they've learned. |
| Other Matters (11 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Wiggles |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10 a.m. 1/5/13-2/2/13 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Wiggles is a musical variety show specifically designed for children ages 2-5. Starring Tony, Murray, Greg and Jeff, the Wiggles offers a montage of skits that are specifically designed for teaching and entertaining the preschool audience. Supported by an ensemble of characters, larger than life animals (humans dressed as animal characters) and a pirate, Captain Feathersword, the Wiggles teach numbers, letters, colors, matching and classifying what belongs together (or not), and following directions. There's dancing, occasional guest artists, and lots of visual interest for the viewer, while the lessons are broken down into easily understandable elements for the preschool viewer. |
| Other Matters (12 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Justin Time |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Justin Time features and little boy, Justin, who wants very much to master his destiny, have great adventures, and solve problems. He begins with a problem that vexes him and daydreams his way into an adventure that takes him to different places around the world, but also provides him with an experience that helps him solve his problem when he returns home. While on the adventure he is accompanied by Olive, a knowledgeable imaginary playmate, and Squidgy the morphing flying sponge, who provides commentary and comedy along the way. Justin's lessons involve learning, for example, that it takes focus to achieve success, failure can teach what we need to do to succeed next time, or when one path to solve a problem doesn't work, you can find another way to get to your goal. Justin is all about self-directed learning from the young child's perspective and imagination |
| Other Matters (13 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Pajanimals |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Pajanimals are a group of four preschool aged puppets who live together in house with their off-screen mother and father. We meet them in the bedroom, a dormitory of sorts, where they show us their nighttime routine of brushing their teeth and having quiet conversation before falling off to sleep. The quiet time, always turns into a discussion that results in a dream-like adventure to solve a problem, such as overcoming shyness, making a new friend, or dealing with a bully. The adventure takes place in several nighttime dream locales where special friends help them work through the socio-emotional problem of the day. Specific approaches to managing the problem are demonstrated and practiced during the adventure, and the children return home confident, getting ample rest for today and facing their issues tomorrow. |
| Other Matters (14 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Poppy Cat |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays, 11 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Poppy Cat is based on the book series by Lara Jones and uses embedded lessons on imagination and storytelling to encourage creating thinking for preschool children. In each story the narrator, Lara, reads a story about Poppy Cat to her own cat named Poppy. She makes up a story that will be exciting and just follows her imagination to distant lands reached by boat, plane or train. Poppy Cat is the leader of his group of animal friends, and the story always features an underlying message about being nice to, yet ignoring the antics of the resident bully, a badger named Egbert. The lesson is always to think creatively and exercise your mind through reading because it will always lead to enjoyment and adventure. |
| Other Matters (15 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mad About |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 10 a.m. |
| 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. | Mad About uses the technique of sketch comedy, music videos, animation, and kid on the street interviews to teach, entertain, and inspire teens to make quality life decisions. The diverse and dynamic cast of young people combine their natural curiousity with their enthusiasm to inform teens about society's most important issues. The show explores being "green" and understanding how our actions impact the world. The team finds out about healthy snacks and proper exercise through sketch comedy segments. Music videos teach financial literacy and the importance of family budgeting.Animation reinforces concepts of cyber bully prevention. |
| Other Matters (16 of 16) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Cookin' With Cutty |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays, 9 a.m. |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 9 years to 12 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Cookin' with Cutty promotes positive health and nutrition lifestyle choices for children and their parents. Fast-paced high-energy segments featuring Cutty, Lisa, Blakely, and the kids focus on the benefits of eating well, exercising, and being tobacco free. The mission is to encourage good health, nutrition, and fitness habits for children around the world. The information to educate children, parents, and families comes via the easiest learning method - FUN! |
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