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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 | Flint-Saginaw-Bay City | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.minbcnews.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 4.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 336.0 |
| 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: | 10.0 |
| 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 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Sports Stars of Tomorrow |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mon., 10/7 - 12/30 7:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program shows the hard work and dedication that it takes to be a true sports star. It chronicles the trials and tribulations of young athletes as they strive to become a top level performer in the sports arena. This program helps viewers realize their goals in both life and the playing field are attainable with hard work and determination. It reinforces the importance of key values like dedication, discipline, commitment and community involvement. The program also provides in-depth, stories which reveal the important challenges and lessons that mold our young athletes. Through these stories the viewer learns that while many desire greatness on the grand stage of competition, much can be learned through the journey that can make a significant difference throughout one's life. The station airs WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Sports Stars of Tomorrow |
| List date and time rescheduled | Wed., 11/6, 7:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Mon., 11/4 #809 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Make Way for Noddy |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 10/5 - 12/28 12:30PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 7 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 6 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is based on the Sampson Low and Enid Blyton book series featuring Noddy who delivers mail and is a friend to all in Toy Town. There are many other characters, some of whom are mentors and some who are mischief makers. In each episode there is a challenge that lends itself to a resolution showing that the characters in Toy Town are able to work out their issues through through team work, and problem solving, which allows them to continue to live in harmony. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Make Way for Noddy |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sat., 12/14, 9:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Sat., 12/14 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Make Way for Noddy |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sat., 12/28, 9:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Sat., 12/28 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Make Way for Noddy |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sat., 11/9, 9:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Sat., 11/9 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Make Way for Noddy |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sat., 11/23, 9:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Sat., 11/23 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Make Way for Noddy |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sat., 11/30, 9:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Sat., 11/30 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Make Way for Noddy |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sat., 10/19, 9:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Sat., 10/19 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Make Way for Noddy |
| List date and time rescheduled | Not rescheduled |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Sat., 10/5 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 10/5 - 12/28, 12:00PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Jarod Miller brings viewers up close with the most fascinating members of the animal kingdom. The mission of Animal Exploration is to inspire viewers to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. Each episode is designed to reveal to the viewers the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. Also, each episode features a "Did you know?" segment, that shares information that viewers can use in their own backyards. The station airs WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Pajaminals |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 10/5 - 12/28 10:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 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 four preschool aged puppets who live together in a house with their off-screen parents. Each night at bedtime the Pajanimals go through the rituals of getting ready for bed such as brushing their teeth and once tucked into bed, one of the characters brings up a problem, concern or issue. The characters then embark on an imaginary adventure to resolve whatever came up, such as shyness, making a new friend or dealing with a bully. The adventure takes place in several nighttime dream locales where special friends help the Pajanimals work through the socio-emotional problem of the day. Specific approaches to managing the problem are demonstrated and practiced during the adventure and the Pajanimals return home confident and ready to face the issue when awake. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Pajaminals |
| List date and time rescheduled | 7:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Sat., 10/5 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wed., 10/2 - 12/25 7:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is hosted by teens and used peer reporting to profile individuals and organizations committed to environmental issues, including reports on the latest recycling and nature conservation efforts, advances in renewable energies and carbon footprint-reducing technology. It also offers advice on how to be more eco-wise, while performing daily activities. The program also includes "eco bytes" (bits of trivia related to environmental issues) and video footage uploaded by teen viewers to the program's website. By using this information from a youthful point of view, it enthusiastically encourages young adults to become more proactive about environmentalism and stresses the positive impact that young people's efforts, no matter how small they may seem, can have on the larger world around them. The station airs WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Eco Company |
| List date and time rescheduled | Tues., 12/24 7:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Wed., 12/25 #201 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Eco Company |
| List date and time rescheduled | Mon., 11/4 7:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Wed., 11/6 #506 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Pets.TV (B Version) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 10/5 - 12/28, 12:30PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program relates pets to viewers' lives and interests and exposes young viewers to diverse pets all over the world, teaching them how different cultures enjoy, care for and respect animals. Pets from everyday to the unique are showcased with educational information that shares how they evolved to become pets and their geographic origins. The program and its expert guests instill a grounded balance of priorities, commitment and perseverance children can apply to their own lives. The station airs WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Into the Wild |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thurs., 10/3 - 12/26 7:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program takes viewers around the world with Jack Hanna and his family to provide insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planet's most precious and endangered species. Through this program the viewer will be given a better appreciation for all creatures, great and small. The station airs WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Tree Fu Tom |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 10/5 - 12/28 11:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is about a young boy, Tom, who enters the enchanted and magical kingdom of Treetopolis. With his friends in Treetopolis and armed with the magic he collects when the viewer performs certain movements Tom asks them to do, he solves problems through teamwork and cooperation. The movements he asks the viewers to perform are a good way to have the viewer exercise. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Tree Fu Tom |
| List date and time rescheduled | Not rescheduled |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Sat., 10/5 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild About Animals |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun., 10/6 - 12/29, 7:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program spans the globe to bring viewers interesting stories about the worlds most fascinating animals; such as the march of the penguins in the arctic, a safari in Africa or the Australian outback. The program has four segments each one featuring a different story to educate the viewer about an exotic, unique animal or an animal that can be found locally. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The New Adventures of Chuck and Friends |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 10/5 - 12/28, 7:00AM |
| 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 | 4 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The stories and characters in this program spark the viewers imagination and encourage them to think of fun ways to turn their daydreams into action-packed adventures and games with their friends. The program also shows the viewer ways to be a good friend to his/her peers by approaching social situations with self-confidence and a willingness to try new things. Also explored by Chuck and Friends is problem solving strategies such as teamwork, thinking creatively, taking responsibility for one's actions, perseverance and asking for help when you need it. The viewer also will learn that making mistakes is a natural part of problem-solving and everyone has strengths and weaknesses. The station airs WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 10/5 - 12/28 10:30AM |
| 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. | ATLAS Life science, biological science, beautiful photography and humor combine to provide viewers of this program with life science concepts, animal classification, as well as anatomy and physiology information of animals. The viewers are taken around the biomes of the world merging the fascination of the animal world with a greater understanding of the relationship between the branches of the animal kingdom. This program aired on the secondary digital stream channel 30.3. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Science |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun., 10/6 - 12/29, 7:00AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program focuses on how and why an animal is able to excel in its environment. Each segment is united by a theme such as fastest, largest, etc. Through graphics and guest experts, who provide interesting factoids, questions about why a particular animal excels are answered, giving the viewer a better understanding and deeper knowledge of the animals discussed. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Justin Time |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 10/5 - 12/28 11:00AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
| 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 is a little boy who wants to master his destiny, have great adventures and solve problems. The episodes begin with Justin being vexed with a problem and he daydreams himself along with his imaginary friends into an adventure which takes him to different places around the world and also provides him with an experience that helps him solve the problem when he returns home. Through the daydreams, Justin learns that it takes focus to achieve success, failure can teach what to do the next time to succeed and if one way to solve a problem doesn't work, you can find another way to get to your goal. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Justin Time |
| List date and time rescheduled | Not rescheduled |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Sat., 10/5 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun., 10/6 - 12/29 10:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program features weekly 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 program 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 viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program aired on the secondary digital stream channel 30.3. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tues., 10/1 - 12/31 7:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected and the viewer is taken "on the job" to understand why the professionals love what they do and they even may learn about job opportunities they may not have known existed. The station airs WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Real Life 101 |
| List date and time rescheduled | Wed., 12/25 7:30AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Tue., 12/24 #206 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (16 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun., 10/6 - 12/29 10:00AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program features weekly 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 program 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 viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program aired on the secondary digital stream channel 30.3. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (17 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Pets.TV (A Version) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fri., 10/4 - 12/27 7:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program relates pets to viewers' lives and interests and exposes young viewers to diverse pets all over the world, teaching them how different cultures enjoy, care for and respect animals. Pets from everyday to the unique are showcased with educational information that shares how they evolved to become pets and their geographic origins. The program and its expert guests instill a grounded balance of priorities, commitment and perseverance children can apply to their own lives. The station airs WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (18 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Chica Show |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 10/5 - 12/28 10AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Through this program the viewer joins Chica for play dates that will take them under the sea, rocketing into space and time traveling back to caveman days. Set in a colorful, quirky shop with every kind of costume, accessory and prop imaginable, The Chica Show through animation, live action and lots of surprises teaches preschoolers about the world around them today and in history. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | The Chica Show |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sat., 10/5 7:00AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | The Chica Show |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (19 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 10/5 - 12/28 11:00AM |
| 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. | ATLAS Life science, biological science, beautiful photography and humor combine to provide viewers of this program with life science concepts, animal classification, as well as anatomy and physiology information of animals. The viewers are taken around the biomes of the world merging the fascination of the animal world with a greater understanding of the relationship between the branches of the animal kingdom. This program aired on the secondary digital stream channel 30.3. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (20 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari Tracks |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 10/5 - 12/28 11:30AM |
| 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. | TRACKS This program is an exciting and entertaining series which takes viewers on location to explore the magnificent and immense world of Africa's animals. Ushaka, a young South African host, takes the viewer from the brushlands of the Savanna to the great Okavango, and from the greatest game reserves to the most remote beaches of Madagascar and more. The viewer will see everything from rare African birds to "creepy crawlers" to animal babies interacting with their mothers and siblings. The viewer will learn about life science as well as biological facts, which will educate the viewer about the natural activities of a species as well as its environment and the need for wildlife conservation and how to better support the protection of endangered species. This program aired on the secondary digital stream channel 30.3. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (21 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Culture Click |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 10/5 - 12/28 10:00AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program explores connections in history which affect our lives today and pop culture. Using a unique flowchart style the program draws surprising connections between such subjects as what do Justin Bieber and Cleopatra have in common or what connection did John Wilkes Booth have to Abraham Lincoln or what do cavemen have to do with pancakes. Through these comparisons the program introduces the viewer to American history, Greek mythology and architecture as well as fashion and pop culture and inspires the viewer to learn more about the subject. This program aired on the secondary digital stream channel 30.3. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (22 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Rescue Heroes |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 10/5 - 12/28, 7:30AM |
| 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 | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Rescue Heroes are called into action each week to mobilize themselves in any part of the globe to protect the world from natural and man-made disasters. Social and emotional character stories are embedded in the adventure using action and humor to convey messages regarding keeping an open mind, asking for help, facing your fears, persistence pays off, preparedness, procedure training and teamwork. At the end of each episode the Rescue Heroes reinforce various safety tips and information relating to the educational message portrayed in the story. The station airs WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (23 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lazytown |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 10/5 - 12/28 12:00PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is anchored by Sportacus, a fit and agile hero, whose "krytonite" is sugar, which makes him instantly lethargic. Sportacus and the program's cast of child characters are challenged in each episode with an issue or dilemma, and are opposed in their attempts to complete their mission by Robbie Rotten, who seeks to return Lazytown to its former lazy ways. The program seeks to impart to preschool and early school-aged children the importance of healthy living, and to help them understand the value of developing sound eating and physical exercise habits, while also providing them positive messages about friendship, empathy, self-respect, truthfulness and other age-appropriate life lessons. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Lazytown |
| List date and time rescheduled | Not rescheduled |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Sat., 10/5 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Lazytown |
| List date and time rescheduled | Sat., 12/14 9:00AM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | Sat., 12/14 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (24 of 24) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Edgemont |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mon. - Fri., 10/1 - 12/31, 7:00AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 66 |
| 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 The program revolves around everyday lives of teenagers focusing in on teen activities. It is designed to entertain its core audience while informing and educating them about issues that arise at school and at home. Some of the issues covered are social and emotional challenges, forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships as well as ethical and moral choices. The program's objective is to demonstrate models of behavior for teens allowing them to consider choices they may face and to witness potential outcomes of those choices and to gain positive tools to resolve issues and conflicts in a constructive way. The station airs WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| 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 | Pam Bishop |
| Address | 2225 W Willard Road |
| City | Clio |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 48420 |
| Telephone Number | 810-687-1000 ext. 204 |
| Email Address | pbishop@hstirkholdings.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. | WEYI and NBC Television Network provided specific public service announcements targeted toward the needs of children in our community. NBC continues its series "The More You Know" announcements featuring important messages to prevent Global Warming and Violence, and to promote Self-esteem, Internet Safety, Environment, Nutrition, Diversity, Reading, and Physical Activity. "The More You Know's" comprehensive website (themoreyouknow.com) provides in-depth referral information, in connection with the on-air public service announcements, a general campaign overview, message boards, press releases, kids' pages and referral information by topic to partnering agencies referenced in the PSAs. The site includes a comprehensive list of the campaign's accolades, including Emmy and Peabody Awards. In addition, a behind-the-scenes story with clips from talent interviews can be viewed. On Saturday, October 5, NBC Network programs Justin Time, Tree Fu Tom, Lazytown and Make Way for Noddy were preempted due to NBC's broadcast of the President's Cup Golf Challenge. Due to local video recording issues at the station, we obtained program dubs from the program syndicators and rescheduled one episode of Sports Stars of Tomorrow and Real Life 101 and two episodes of Eco Company during 4th quarter. |
| Other Matters (1 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Pets.TV (A Version) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Fri., 1/3 - 3/28/14 7:30AM |
| 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. | This program relates pets to viewers' lives and interests and exposes young viewers to diverse pets all over the world, teaching them how different cultures enjoy, care for and respect animals. Pets from everyday to the unique are showcased with educational information that shares how they evolved to become pets and their geographic origins. The program and its expert guests instill a grounded balance of priorities, commitment and perseverance children can apply to their own lives. This station will air WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Other Matters (2 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Life 101 |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Tue., 1/7 - 3/25/14 7:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program presents real people pursuing real jobs and careers in an informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about preparing for the future. The careers and people featured are carefully selected and the viewer is taken "on the job" to understand why the professionals love what they do and they even may learn about job opportunities they may not have known existed. This station will air WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Other Matters (3 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari Tracks |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 1/4 - 3/29/14 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. | TRACKS This program is an exciting and entertaining series which takes viewers on location to explore the magnificent and immense world of Africa's animals. Ushaka, a young South African host, takes the viewer from the brushlands of the Savanna to the great Okavango, and from the greatest game reserves to the most remote beaches of Madagascar and more. The viewer will see everything from rare African birds to "creepy crawlers" to animal babies interacting with their mothers and siblings. The viewer will learn about life science as well as biological facts, which will educate the viewer about the natural activities of a species as well as its environment and the need for wildlife conservation and how to better support the protection of endangered species. This program will air on the secondary digital stream channel 30.3. |
| Other Matters (4 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Culture Click |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 1/4 - 3/29/14 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. | This program explores connections in history which affect our lives today and pop culture. Using a unique flowchart style the program draws surprising connections between such subjects as what do Justin Bieber and Cleopatra have in common or what connection did John Wilkes Booth have to Abraham Lincoln or what do cavemen have to do with pancakes. Through these comparisons the program introduces the viewer to American history, Greek mythology and architecture as well as fashion and pop culture and inspires the viewer to learn more about the subject. This program will air on the secondary digital stream channel 30.3. |
| Other Matters (5 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Rescue Heroes |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 1/4 - 3/29/14 7:30AM |
| 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. | Rescue Heroes are called into action each week to mobilize themselves in any part of the globe to protect the world from natural and man-made disasters. Social and emotional character stories are embedded in the adventure using action and humor to convey messages regarding keeping an open mind, asking for help, facing your fears, persistence pays off, preparedness, procedure training and teamwork. At the end of each episode the Rescue Heroes reinforce various safety tips and information relating to the educational message portrayed in the story. This station will air WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Other Matters (6 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Eco Company |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Wed., 1/1 - 3/26/14 7:30AM |
| 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. | This program is hosted by teens and used peer reporting to profile individuals and organizations committed to environmental issues, including reports on the latest recycling and nature conservation efforts, advances in renewable energies and carbon footprint-reducing technology. It also offers advice on how to be more eco-wise, while performing daily activities. The program also includes "eco bytes" (bits of trivia related to environmental issues) and video footage uploaded by teen viewers to the program's website. By using this information from a youthful point of view, it enthusiastically encourages young adults to become more proactive about environmentalism and stresses the positive impact that young people's efforts, no matter how small they may seem, can have on the larger world around them. This station will air WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Other Matters (7 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Justin Time |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 1/4 - 3/29/14 11:00AM |
| 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 is a little boy who wants to master his destiny, have great adventures and solve problems. The episodes begin with Justin being vexed with a problem and he daydreams himself along with his imaginary friends into an adventure which takes him to different places around the world and also provides him with an experience that helps him solve the problem when he returns home. Through the daydreams, Justin learns that it takes focus to achieve success, failure can teach what to do the next time to succeed and if one way to solve a problem doesn't work, you can find another way to get to your goal. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
| Other Matters (8 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 1/4 - 3/29/14 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. | Life science, biological science, beautiful photography and humor combine to provide viewers of this program with life science concepts, animal classification, as well as anatomy and physiology information of animals. The viewers are taken around the biomes of the world merging the fascination of the animal world with a greater understanding of the relationship between the branches of the animal kingdom. This program will air on the secondary digital stream channel 30.3. |
| Other Matters (9 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Science |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun., 1/5 - 3/30/14 7:00AM |
| 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. | SCIENCE This program focuses on how and why an animal is able to excel in its environment. Each segment is united by a theme such as fastest, largest, etc. Through graphics and guest experts, who provide interesting factoids, questions about why a particular animal excels are answered, giving the viewer a better understanding and deeper knowledge of the animals discussed. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
| Other Matters (10 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lazytown |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 1/4 - 3/29/14 12:00PM |
| 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. | This program is anchored by Sportacus, a fit and agile hero, whose "krytonite" is sugar, which makes him instantly lethargic. Sportacus and the program's cast of child characters are challenged in each episode with an issue or dilemma, and are opposed in their attempts to complete their mission by Robbie Rotten, who seeks to return Lazytown to its former lazy ways. The program seeks to impart to preschool and early school-aged children the importance of healthy living, and to help them understand the value of developing sound eating and physical exercise habits, while also providing them positive messages about friendship, empathy, self-respect, truthfulness and other age-appropriate life lessons. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
| Other Matters (11 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Sports Stars of Tomorrow |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mon., 1/6 - 3/31/14 7:30AM |
| 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. | This program shows the hard work and dedication that it takes to be a true sports star. It chronicles the trials and tribulations of young athletes as they strive to become a top level performer in the sports arena. This program helps viewers realize their goals in both life and the playing field are attainable with hard work and determination. It reinforces the importance of key values like dedication, discipline, commitment and community involvement. The program also provides in-depth, stories which reveal the important challenges and lessons that mold our young athletes. Through these stories the viewer learns that while many desire greatness on the grand stage of competition, much can be learned through the journey that can make a significant difference throughout one's life. This station will air WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Other Matters (12 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Rescue Heroes |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 2/15 - 3/29/14 7:00AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 7 |
| 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. | Rescue Heroes are called into action each week to mobilize themselves in any part of the globe to protect the world from natural and man-made disasters. Social and emotional character stories are embedded in the adventure using action and humor to convey messages regarding keeping an open mind, asking for help, facing your fears, persistence pays off, preparedness, procedure training and teamwork. At the end of each episode the Rescue Heroes reinforce various safety tips and information relating to the educational message portrayed in the story. This station will air WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Other Matters (13 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jack Hanna's Into the Wild |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Thur., 1/2 - 3/27/14 7:30AM |
| 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. | This program takes viewers around the world with Jack Hanna and his family to provide insight into the protection and conservation of some of our planet's most precious and endangered species. Through this program the viewer will be given a better appreciation for all creatures, great and small. This station will air WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Other Matters (14 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Make Way for Noddy |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 1/4 - 3/29/14 12:30PM |
| 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. | This program is based on the Sampson Low and Enid Blyton book series featuring Noddy who delivers mail and is a friend to all in Toy Town. There are many other characters, some of whom are mentors and some who are mischief makers. In each episode there is a challenge that lends itself to a resolution showing that the characters in Toy Town are able to work out their issues through through team work, and problem solving, which allows them to continue to live in harmony. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
| Other Matters (15 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Pets.TV (B Version) |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 1/4 - 3/29/14 12:30PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program relates pets to viewers' lives and interests and exposes young viewers to diverse pets all over the world, teaching them how different cultures enjoy, care for and respect animals. Pets from everyday to the unique are showcased with educational information that shares how they evolved to become pets and their geographic origins. The program and its expert guests instill a grounded balance of priorities, commitment and perseverance children can apply to their own lives. This station will air WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Other Matters (16 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 1/4 - 3/29/14 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. | Life science, biological science, beautiful photography and humor combine to provide viewers of this program with life science concepts, animal classification, as well as anatomy and physiology information of animals. The viewers are taken around the biomes of the world merging the fascination of the animal world with a greater understanding of the relationship between the branches of the animal kingdom. This program will air on the secondary digital stream channel 30.3. |
| Other Matters (17 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun., 1/5 - 3/30/14 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. | This program features weekly 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 program 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 viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program will air on the secondary digital stream channel 30.3. |
| Other Matters (18 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Noodle and Doodle |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 1/4 - 3/29/14 10:30AM |
| 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 program features creating art projects and cooking projects around a specific theme. Noodle & Doodle along with host, Sean, demonstrate step-by-step "how to" projects, encouraging parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something to display within the child's home. The art projects typically promote utilizing recycled materials in order to demonstrate that objects can be repurposed. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
| Other Matters (19 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild About Animals |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun., 1/5 - 3/30/14 7:30AM |
| 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. | This program spans the globe to bring viewers interesting stories about the worlds most fascinating animals; such as the march of the penguins in the arctic, a safari in Africa or the Australian outback. The program has four segments each one featuring a different story to educate the viewer about an exotic, unique animal or an animal that can be found locally. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
| Other Matters (20 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Adventures of Chuck & Friends |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 1/4 - 2/8/14 7:00AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 5 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The stories and characters in this program spark the viewers imagination and encourage them to think of fun ways to turn their daydreams into action-packed adventures and games with their friends. The program also shows the viewer ways to be a good friend to his/her peers by approaching social situations with self-confidence and a willingness to try new things. Also explored by Chuck and Friends is problem solving strategies such as teamwork, thinking creatively, taking responsibility for one's actions, perseverance and asking for help when you need it. The viewer also will learn that making mistakes is a natural part of problem-solving and everyone has strengths and weaknesses. This station will air WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Other Matters (21 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Tree Fu Tom |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 1/4 - 3/29/14 11:30AM |
| 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. | This program is about a young boy, Tom, who enters the enchanted and magical kingdom of Treetopolis. With his friends in Treetopolis and armed with the magic he collects when the viewer performs certain movements Tom asks them to do, he solves problems through teamwork and cooperation. The movements he asks the viewers to perform are a good way to have the viewer exercise. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
| Other Matters (22 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 1/4 - 3/29/14 12:00PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Jarod Miller brings viewers up close with the most fascinating members of the animal kingdom. The mission of Animal Exploration is to inspire viewers to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. Each episode is designed to reveal to the viewers the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. Also, each episode features a "Did you know?" segment, that shares information that viewers can use in their own backyards. This station will air WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
| Other Matters (23 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Chica Show |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 1/4 - 3/29/14 10:00AM |
| 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. | SHOW Through this program the viewer joins Chica for play dates that will take them under the sea, rocketing into space and time traveling back to caveman days. Set in a colorful, quirky shop with every kind of costume, accessory and prop imaginable, The Chica Show through animation, live action and lots of surprises teaches preschoolers about the world around them today and in history. This program will air on the station's main digital stream. |
| Other Matters (24 of 25) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Edgemont |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mon. - Fri., 1/1 - 3/29/14 7:00AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 64 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The program revolves around everyday lives of teenagers focusing in on teen activities. It is designed to entertain its core audience while informing and educating them about issues that arise at school and at home. Some of the issues covered are social and emotional challenges, forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships as well as ethical and moral choices. The program's objective is to demonstrate models of behavior for teens allowing them to consider choices they may face and to witness potential outcomes of those choices and to gain positive tools to resolve issues and conflicts in a constructive way. This station will air WBSF on the station's secondary digital channel 30.2. |
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| Program Title | Teen Kids News |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun., 1/5 - 3/30/14 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. | This program features weekly 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 program 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 viewer's curiosity, develops their learning, cognitive, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement to their academic and educational experience. This program will air on the secondary digital stream channel 30.3. |
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