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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0018223693
File Number:
CPR-127999
Submit Date:
03/02/2012
Call Sign:
WSFA
Facility ID:
13993
City:
MONTGOMERY
State:
AL
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
03/02/2012
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Fourth Quarter of 2011

General Information

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Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

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Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network NBC
Nielsen DMA Montgomery
Web Home Page Address www.wsfa.com

Digital Core Programming

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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: 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 Programs(12)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 12) Response
Program Title Turbo Dogs (WSFA Digital 12.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 8:00am
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Turbo Dogs is an animated show based on the books, Racer Dogs, by Bob Kolar. The series follows a group of six dogs from Racerville who love to compete with one another in races. In each story, one or more of the dogs encounter and solve problems that teach them social-emotional lessons on good sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, playing fair, and friendship. The show also imparts information on the mechanics of racing such as directionality and concepts of distance and time. The social-emotional messages are embedded through the stories using action and humor. The tags at the end of each episode reiterate and establish the educational message learned by the dogs.
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 Real Life 101 (WSFA 12.2/Bounce TV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 9:00am
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. 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.
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 Animal Atlas (WSFA 12.2/Bounce TV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 10:00am
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. Animal Atlas is an entertaining and educational half-hour program that explores the world of animal wildlife, promoting a better understanding of how various animal species live and what they need to survive. With an entertaining narrative, the series combines focused examinations of certain topics such as Animal Appetites (which explores the various diets of animals along with information about how animals catch and eat their food, how diets determine their lifestyle, etc.), Animal Antics, (a hilarious look at the crazy physical antics and talents of certain species), Animal Babies (an intimate look at babies of various species, how they are born, how they are raised and the difficulties and delights of growing up), along with shows which focus solely on certain animals such as elephants, bears, and monkeys. In these shows a thorough and entertaining exploration of the specific animal takes the viewer into that animal's world as we see where it lives, how it eats, how it plays, how the family unit operates, and what threatens and supports its survival. Animal Atlas also promotes responsibility toward wildlife issues by educating the viewer about endangered species and wildlife habits, as well as informing viewers how to support wildlife conservation.
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 Safari Tracks (WSFA 12.2/Bounce TV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 10:30am
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. Safari Tracks is an exciting, entertaining, FCC and advertiser friendly series of half-hour programs focused entirely on African widelife. Each show explores the magnificent and mysterious world of Africa's animals, all in their natural habitat. Led by Ushaka, the shows young South African host, Safari Tracks takes the viewer to the brushlands of the savanna, the great Okavango, the remote beaches of Madagascar, and the greatest game reserves in Africa -- all with the goal of entertaining and educating young viewers.
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 Babar (WSFA Digital 12.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 9:30am
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff, Babar is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting peoples privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes, and being honest. These messages emerge from the need to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members.
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 Shelldon (WSFA Digital 12.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 8:30am
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Shelldon is an animated series about a school aged yoka shell mollusk who lives with the adoptive family, the Clams, in an undersea community called Shell Land, which is populated by all sorts of sea species. Shelldon and his best friends, Connie (a cowry shell mollusk) and Herman (a hermit crab) face a specific challenge in every episode of the show. The problem may be managing a bully, improving their grades, learning how to be altruistic, or protecting their environment from natural and man-made disasters. In all cases they rely on Dr. Shell, the most venerated intellectual and elder in Shell Land who teaches them and gives them opportunities to harness their potential and solve the problem. Each episode provides a direct socio-emotional lesson and many episodes provide informational content relating to the sea life habitat of Shell Land and environmental conservation.
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 Teen Kids News (WSFA 12.2/Bounce TV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 11:00am
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. Teen Kids News meets FCC requirements for core childrens programming by producing each week educational features such as, College and You tips for choosing and getting into college), and Word, (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The Program stimulates the 13 - 16 year olds curiosity, develops their learning and cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement of their academic and educational experience.
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 Ultimate Choice (WSFA 12.2/Bounce TV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 9:30am
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. Ultimate Choice provides an opportunity for its young viewers to learn more about themselves and their lives, as well as to develop their own convictions about each of the physical and moral issues through the subjects explored and discussed on this television series. In each of the episodes within this series, eight teens, who have just finished an extreme adventure that brought them face-to-face with challenges that have lifelong implications, share thoughts that are designed to shape the values that will guide young men and women throughout their lives. Issues discussed include: Drugs; Compromise; Resolving Conflict; Teamwork; Fear; and Self Control.
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 Willa's Wild Life (WSFA Digital 12.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 10:00am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 5
Total times aired 14
Number of Preemptions 9
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 9
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Willa is a new animated series centered on a six-year-old girl, and her menagerie of animals. Willa lives at home with her father and pets, an elephant, a giraffe, a pair of performing seals, a bear, penguins, and lots of rabbits. In each episode, Willa faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. With her animals and best friend Dooley as key elements of her team, Willa works on solutions to overcome her challenge. Together they find ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence and become altruistic. With help from her animal friends, Willa figures out how to earn the things she wants by helping others. She learns to appreciate the friends that she has rather than trying to change to fit in with the cool group. She realizes that asking questions is better than jumping to conclusions. Whether at school, home or in the neighborhood, Willa finds a way to analyze her situation and learn from experience. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL020 was preempted on 10/1/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL004 was preempted on 10/8/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL015 was preempted on 10/15/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL005 was preempted on 10/22/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL008 was preempted on 10/29/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL006 was preempted on 11/5/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL004 was preempted on 11/12/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL012 was preempted on 11/19/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Was rescheduled to its 2nd home (11/25/11) but was preempted by NBC Hockey; was then rescheduled to 11/22/11. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL007 was preempted on 11/26/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 10/7/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-10-01
Episode # 10/1/11 / WIL020
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 10/14/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-10-08
Episode # 10/8/11 / WIL004
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 10/28/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-10-22
Episode # 10/22/11 / WIL005
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 11/22/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? No
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-11-19
Episode # 11/19/11 / WIL012
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 10/21/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-10-15
Episode # 10/15/11 / WIL015
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 11/4/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-10-29
Episode # 10/29/11 / WIL008
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #7

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 12/2/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-11-26
Episode # 11/26/11 / WIL007
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #8

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 11/18/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-11-12
Episode # 11/12/11 / WIL004
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #9

Questions Response
Title of Program Willa's Wild Life (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 11/11/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-11-05
Episode # 11/5/11 / WIL006
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (10 of 12) Response
Program Title The Magic School Bus (WSFA Digital 12.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 9:00am
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 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Magic School Bus is based on a series of children's books about science written by Joanna Cole. The show features the ingenious Ms. Frizzle, an elementary school teacher and intrepid explorer who piles her students into her Magic School Bus and takes them on amazing field trips to impossible locations. The goal of each field trip to answer questions or learn many new things about the place the class visits. Each episode is a fact-filled expedition to places as diverse as the solar system, the human body, or even inside weather systems. The bus transforms to suit the environment and the kids freely explore and share their learning with each other and with Ms. Frizzle, who nudges them to make connections and answer their own questions with research. The class pet, Lizzie, a large lizard, accompanies the class on their field trips. The content of the show is appropriate for children from ages 7 to 9 and in addition to all the factual content, the children also have a socio-emotional problem to solve that is embedded into the story line.
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 Pearlie (WSFA Digital 12.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 10:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 5
Total times aired 14
Number of Preemptions 9
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 9
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Pearlie is an animated comedy series based on the children's book series Pearlie the Park Fairy by Wendy Harmer. Pearlie is an optimistic, light-hearted fairy who sees the good in everybody, but often gets into situations because her desire to help is larger than her capacity to deliver. Aimed for an audience within the 4 to 8-year-old range, Pearlie focuses on the importance of following the rules, using good judgment and learning how to avoid getting into trouble. Since Pearlie was appointed by Fairy Head Quarters (HQ) to keep Jubilee Park in sparkling order she has constant challenges with her basic goal of keeping everyone happy and making sure the park functions smoothly. Pearlie's nemesis and cousin, Saphira, often takes advantage of Pearlie's good nature which requires that Pearlie must also frequently outwit the park bully. In each episode, Pearlie approaches new tasks and problems with a great deal of enthusiasm, but without the organization required to get the job done. Through plot developments and with the assistance of her friends, Opal and Jasper, she learns what to do and what not to do in each situation so the park can be restored to order. Pearlie Episode #PEA102 was preempted on 10/1/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Was rescheduled to its second home on 10/3/11 (2:30-3:00pm), but was interrupted from 2:49-2:54pm for breaking news coverage from NBC of the Amanda Knox verdict. Pearlie Episode #PEA103 was preempted on 10/8/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA109 was preempted on 10/15/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA105 was preempted on 10/22/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA108 was preempted on 10/29/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA110 was preempted on 11/5/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA106 was preempted on 11/12/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA107 was preempted on 11/19/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA111 was preempted on 11/26/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 10/31/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-10-29
Episode # 10/29/11 / PEA108
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 11/28/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-11-26
Episode # 11/26/11 / PEA111
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 10/3/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-10-01
Episode # 10/1/11 / PEA102
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #4

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 10/17/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-10-15
Episode # 10/15/11 / PEA109
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #5

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 11/7/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-11-05
Episode # 11/5/11 / PEA110
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #6

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 11/21/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-11-19
Episode # 11/19/11 / PEA107
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #7

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 10/10/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-10-08
Episode # 10/8/11 / PEA103
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #8

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 10/24/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-10-22
Episode # 10/22/11 / PEA105
Reason for Preemption Sports

Digital Preemption Programs #9

Questions Response
Title of Program Pearlie (WSFA Digital 12.1)
List date and time rescheduled 11/14/11, 2:30pm
Is the rescheduled date the second home? Yes
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? Yes
Date Preempted 2011-11-12
Episode # 11/12/11 / PEA106
Reason for Preemption Sports
Digital Core Program (12 of 12) Response
Program Title Teen Kids News (WSFA 12.2/Bounce TV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 11:30am
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. Teen Kids News meets FCC requirements for core childrens programming by producing each week educational features such as, College and You tips for choosing and getting into college), and Word, (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The Program stimulates the 13 - 16 year olds curiosity, develops their learning and cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement of their academic and educational experience.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (0)

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Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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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)? No
Name of children's programming liaison Mark Wilder
Address 12 E. Delano Ave.
City Montgomery
State AL
Zip 36105
Telephone Number (334) 288-1212
Email Address mwilder@wsfa.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. Amendment Filed 3/2/2012: On February 20, 2012 we discovered that our PSA publicizing the existence and location of the Childrens Television Programming Report (FCC 398) had inadvertently been replaced in the on-air rotation with another PSA. We are filing this amended report to accurately reflect in #15 above that the Childrens PSA did not run during the quarter. Beginning 3/2/2012 and going forward, we will periodically check the video record of our on-air broadcasts to insure that the PSA is airing as scheduled. Our original 4th Quarter 2011 FCC 398 Report was filed timely on 1/6/2012. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL020 was preempted on 10/1/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL004 was preempted on 10/8/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL015 was preempted on 10/15/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL005 was preempted on 10/22/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL008 was preempted on 10/29/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL006 was preempted on 11/5/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL004 was preempted on 11/12/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL012 was preempted on 11/19/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Was rescheduled to its 2nd home (11/25/11) but was preempted by NBC Hockey; was then rescheduled to 11/22/11. Willa's Wild Life Episode #WIL007 was preempted on 11/26/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA102 was preempted on 10/1/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Was rescheduled to its second home on 10/3/11 (2:30-3:00pm), but was interrupted from 2:49-2:54pm for breaking news coverage from NBC of the Amanda Knox verdict. Pearlie Episode #PEA103 was preempted on 10/8/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA109 was preempted on 10/15/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA105 was preempted on 10/22/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA108 was preempted on 10/29/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA110 was preempted on 11/5/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA106 was preempted on 11/12/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA107 was preempted on 11/19/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. Pearlie Episode #PEA111 was preempted on 11/26/11 due to sports programming, Tide & Tigers Today, WSFA's statewide coverage of college football. See public file for public service announcements designed specifically for children, including "The More You Know" series of PSAs on subjects such as the environment, mentoring, judging, tolerance and violence prevention. "The More You Know's" comprehensive website (themoreyouknow.com) provides in-depth referral information, in connection with the on-air public service

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Other Matters (1 of 12) Response
Program Title Turbo Dogs (WSFA Digital 12.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 8:00am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Turbo Dogs is an animated show based on the books, Racer Dogs, by Bob Kolar. The series follows a group of six dogs from Racerville who love to compete with one another in races. In each story, one or more of the dogs encounter and solve problems that teach them social-emotional lessons on good sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, playing fair, and friendship. The show also imparts information on the mechanics of racing such as directionality and concepts of distance and time. The social-emotional messages are embedded through the stories using action and humor. The tags at the end of each episode reiterate and establish the educational message learned by the dogs.
Other Matters (2 of 12) Response
Program Title Real Life 101 (WSFA 12.2/Bounce TV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 9:00am
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.
Other Matters (3 of 12) Response
Program Title Willa's Wild Life (WSFA Digital 12.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 10:00am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Willa is a new animated series centered on a six-year-old girl, and her menagerie of animals. Willa lives at home with her father and pets, an elephant, a giraffe, a pair of performing seals, a bear, penguins, and lots of rabbits. In each episode, Willa faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. With her animals and best friend Dooley as key elements of her team, Willa works on solutions to overcome her challenge. Together they find ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence and become altruistic. With help from her animal friends, Willa figures out how to earn the things she wants by helping others. She learns to appreciate the friends that she has rather than trying to change to fit in with the cool group. She realizes that asking questions is better than jumping to conclusions. Whether at school, home or in the neighborhood, Willa finds a way to analyze her situation and learn from experience.
Other Matters (4 of 12) Response
Program Title Ultimate Choice (WSFA 12.2/Bounce TV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 9:30am
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. Ultimate Choice provides an opportunity for its young viewers to learn more about themselves and their lives, as well as to develop their own convictions about each of the physical and moral issues through the subjects explored and discussed on this television series. In each of the episodes within this series, eight teens, who have just finished an extreme adventure that brought them face-to-face with challenges that have lifelong implications, share thoughts that are designed to shape the values that will guide young men and women throughout their lives. Issues discussed include: Drugs; Compromise; Resolving Conflict; Teamwork; Fear; and Self Control.
Other Matters (5 of 12) Response
Program Title Babar (WSFA Digital 12.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 9:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff, Babar is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting peoples privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes, and being honest. These messages emerge from the need to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members.
Other Matters (6 of 12) Response
Program Title Shelldon (WSFA Digital 12.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 8:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Shelldon is an animated series about a school aged yoka shell mollusk who lives with the adoptive family, the Clams, in an undersea community called Shell Land, which is populated by all sorts of sea species. Shelldon and his best friends, Connie (a cowry shell mollusk) and Herman (a hermit crab) face a specific challenge in every episode of the show. The problem may be managing a bully, improving their grades, learning how to be altruistic, or protecting their environment from natural and man-made disasters. In all cases they rely on Dr. Shell, the most venerated intellectual and elder in Shell Land who teaches them and gives them opportunities to harness their potential and solve the problem. Each episode provides a direct socio-emotional lesson and many episodes provide informational content relating to the sea life habitat of Shell Land and environmental conservation.
Other Matters (7 of 12) Response
Program Title Pearlie (WSFA Digital 12.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 10:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Pearlie is an animated comedy series based on the children's book series Pearlie the Park Fairy by Wendy Harmer. Pearlie is an optimistic, light-hearted fairy who sees the good in everybody, but often gets into situations because her desire to help is larger than her capacity to deliver. Aimed for an audience within the 4 to 8-year-old range, Pearlie focuses on the importance of following the rules, using good judgment and learning how to avoid getting into trouble. Since Pearlie was appointed by Fairy Head Quarters (HQ) to keep Jubilee Park in sparkling order she has constant challenges with her basic goal of keeping everyone happy and making sure the park functions smoothly. Pearlie's nemesis and cousin, Saphira, often takes advantage of Pearlie's good nature which requires that Pearlie must also frequently outwit the park bully. In each episode, Pearlie approaches new tasks and problems with a great deal of enthusiasm, but without the organization required to get the job done. Through plot developments and with the assistance of her friends, Opal and Jasper, she learns what to do and what not to do in each situation so the park can be restored to order.
Other Matters (8 of 12) Response
Program Title Teen Kids News (WSFA 12.2/Bounce TV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 11:00am
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. Teen Kids News meets FCC requirements for core childrens programming by producing each week educational features such as, College and You tips for choosing and getting into college), and Word, (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The Program stimulates the 13 - 16 year olds curiosity, develops their learning and cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement of their academic and educational experience.
Other Matters (9 of 12) Response
Program Title Safari Tracks
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 10:30am
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 Tracks is an exciting, entertaining, FCC and advertiser friendly series of half-hour programs focused entirely on African widelife. Each show explores the magnificent and mysterious world of Africa's animals, all in their natural habitat. Led by Ushaka, the shows young South African host, Safari Tracks takes the viewer to the brushlands of the savanna, the great Okavango, the remote beaches of Madagascar, and the greatest game reserves in Africa -- all with the goal of entertaining and educating young viewers.
Other Matters (10 of 12) Response
Program Title The Magic School Bus (WSFA Digital 12.1)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 9:00am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 6 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Magic School Bus is based on a series of children's books about science written by Joanna Cole. The show features the ingenious Ms. Frizzle, an elementary school teacher and intrepid explorer who piles her students into her Magic School Bus and takes them on amazing field trips to impossible locations. The goal of each field trip to answer questions or learn many new things about the place the class visits. Each episode is a fact-filled expedition to places as diverse as the solar system, the human body, or even inside weather systems. The bus transforms to suit the environment and the kids freely explore and share their learning with each other and with Ms. Frizzle, who nudges them to make connections and answer their own questions with research. The class pet, Lizzie, a large lizard, accompanies the class on their field trips. The content of the show is appropriate for children from ages 7 to 9 and in addition to all the factual content, the children also have a socio-emotional problem to solve that is embedded into the story line.
Other Matters (11 of 12) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas (WSFA 12.2/Bounce TV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 10:00am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animal Atlas is an entertaining and educational half-hour program that explores the world of animal wildlife, promoting a better understanding of how various animal species live and what they need to survive. With an entertaining narrative, the series combines focused examinations of certain topics such as Animal Appetites (which explores the various diets of animals along with information about how animals catch and eat their food, how diets determine their lifestyle, etc.), Animal Antics, (a hilarious look at the crazy physical antics and talents of certain species), Animal Babies (an intimate look at babies of various species, how they are born, how they are raised and the difficulties and delights of growing up), along with shows which focus solely on certain animals such as elephants, bears, and monkeys. In these shows a thorough and entertaining exploration of the specific animal takes the viewer into that animal's world as we see where it lives, how it eats, how it plays, how the family unit operates, and what threatens and supports its survival. Animal Atlas also promotes responsibility toward wildlife issues by educating the viewer about endangered species and wildlife habits, as well as informing viewers how to support wildlife conservation.
Other Matters (12 of 12) Response
Program Title Teen Kids News (WSFA 12.2/Bounce TV)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled SA 11:30am
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. Teen Kids News meets FCC requirements for core childrens programming by producing each week educational features such as, College and You tips for choosing and getting into college), and Word, (vocabulary skills training), as well as informational features for teens, such as reports about healthy eating; driving tips for new drivers, and internet predators. The show has been designed to meet needs of children and young adolescents with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. The Program stimulates the 13 - 16 year olds curiosity, develops their learning and cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement of their academic and educational experience.

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