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

FRN:
0004973897
File Number:
CPR-121814
Submit Date:
07/07/2011
Call Sign:
KFXK-TV
Facility ID:
70917
City:
LONGVIEW
State:
TX
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
07/07/2011
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Second Quarter of 2011

General Information

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Applicant Information

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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 FOX
Nielsen DMA Tyler-Longview (Luf. and Nacod.)
Web Home Page Address www.fox51.com

Digital Core Programming

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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 4.0
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream 168.0
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: 4.0
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(16)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 16) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
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. Animal Atlas has produced a season that maintains its reputation as an entertaining, informative, and educational series for the 13-16 year-old age group. The pace of editing, the choice of music and sound effects, and, most importantly, the tone and content of the narration is entirely appropriate for delivering educational content in a format receptive to the targeted age range. The content, like the tone of the narration, is engaging, challenging, and avoids condescension. It manages to pack a great deal of educational information onto a narrative theme that will hold young viewers' interest. Target age group is 13-16 years old. Category of learning is Life Science. Underlying Science content standards addressed are; Animal morphology, animal behavior, animal classification, and environment and adaptive characteristics.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 16) Response
Program Title Animal Rescue
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
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. "Animal Rescue" showcases spectacular rescues of all types of animals and focuses on the work of dedicated individuals who treat various creatures of the animal kingdom. All stories are authentic and contain actual video of rescues. Series is "G" and E/I rated and is suitable for family viewing.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 16) Response
Program Title Teen Kids News
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 9:00-9:30am DT-2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The mission of Teen Kids News is to produce a weekly news program that provides information and news to kids in a manner that is compelling as well as highly entertaining. It is designed to appeal to the audience at its own level. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. The large, diverse news anchor team is unique in television and has great appeal on kids who identify and emulate them. This program serves the audience in a way that makes a real difference in their lives. It inserts the clear voice of the kid into the adult-dominated media and provides a unique perspective to the news that is currently available on network television.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 16) Response
Program Title Wild About Animals
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
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. "Wild About Animals" is produced for children 16 and under (specific target audience is 13-16). The objective of the program is to educate and inform children by bringing them the most entertaining and interesting stories about the worlds most fascinating animals. Each episode consists of at least four stories designed to teach children about exotic and unique animals from the wild, as well as educate them further about animals they see everyday.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 16) Response
Program Title Missing
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 9:30-10:00am DT-2
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. "Missing" is a weekly half-hour reality series featuring actual cases of missing individuals, both adult and juvenile, from across the United States. The program includes tips and information to keep children safe. Series is E/I rated and is suitable for family viewing. "Missing" serves the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age with its program content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing people. The show is also a public service to communities across the United States.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 16) Response
Program Title This Week In Baseball
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 11:00-11:30am Ch. 51.1
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 Week In Baseball highlights the pro-social on-and-off the field activities of MLB leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), This Week In Baseball seeks to provide today's youth with educational messages that can have an impact on development of positive lifestyle behaviors. The program portrays the positive outcomes that result from dedication, hard work, self-discipline, teamwork, practice and personal responsibilities. The program also relates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements in life. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens (13-16 year old), at the beginning and through each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 16) Response
Program Title Dog Tales
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday 9:00-9:30am DT-2
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. "Dog Tales" serves the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age with its program content, including dog safety and care tips, as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. The show also provides informative segments on various dog breeds, and showcases various veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. The weekly series also includes recommended reading lists about dogs, and promotes children's writing and creative skills with essay and art contests.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 16) Response
Program Title M@d About
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 8:30-9:00am DT2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. M@d About provides CORE programming in the area of Financial Literacy, Nutrition, Earth Science, Ecology, Health, Life Skills and Fitness that tie to state and national education standards. M@d About explores being green and understanding how our actions impact the world. The M@d About team find out about healthy snacks and proper exercise through sketch comedy segments. Music videos teach financial literacy and the importance of family budgeting. Animation reinforces concepts of cyber bully prevention. M@d About uses the technique of sketch comedy, music videos, animation and kid on the street interviews to teach, entertain and inspire teens to make quality life decisions. The diverse and dynamic cast of young people who make up M@d about cast combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm to inform teens and their families about society's most important issues and life skills.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 16) Response
Program Title Pets.TV
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday 9:00-9:30am DT-2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Pets.TV features segments on pet news, pet care, pet health, and pet lifestyles, all brought to the viewers from the enthusiastic and caring eyes of children. The program targets teens 13-16 years old.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 16) Response
Program Title Whaddyado
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
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. "Whaddyado" is a half-hour weekly educational series designed to educate, inform, inspire and entertain children 16 & under(specific target audience is (13-16) about the world around them. Each episode is an educational life-lesson, based in reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at any time, anywhere. Through dramatic re-enactments, "Whaddyado" will skillfully document the event, interview the participants, and talk to various experts, who will explain what the proper reaction should be when faced with similar life-threatening circumstances. Also, in an effort to help young people make the right decision at the right moment, there will be a moral dilemma segment featured in each show.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 16) Response
Program Title Awesome Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday 9:00-9:30am DT-2
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. AWESOME ADVENTURES is designed to educate, inform and entertain children 16 and under (specific target audience is 13-16) about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. The shows are not designed to be preachy or overly pedantic, but rather, the goal is to make learning fun.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 16) Response
Program Title 3 Wide Life
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
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. Three Wide Life meets the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age by providing viewers with an inside look at challenges met and lessons learned while competing in motor sports. Three Wide Life looks at current NASCAR teams, crew members, business personnel and drivers who share their experiences, advice, and stories, educating teens and providing an in-depth look at the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve their goals. Overcoming Adversity: Meet role models who have achieved their goals by overcoming adversity or physical disabilities. Crew Review: Demonstrates the importance of teamwork by taking the viewer inside the workings of modern crew members. Racing as a Career: Find out what internships, education and professional experience is needed to find yourself working on a racing team, either in competition or in business management. Technology: Explaining the technical aspects of racing and the equipment that make these machines technological marvels. Kids in Racing: Spotlight on developing drivers around the country who are aspiring pros, and learn how their personal values have contributed to their achievements. Racing Roots: Where racing begins; local short tracks and amateur series for kids and teens. Business of Racing: What it takes to make a team operate, how sponsorship works, business management, problem solving, exploring marketing opportunities, providing insight and an explanation about the sport of motor car racing. Cause: Team and sponsor philanthropies, and how the racing community helps out to improve the lives of others.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (13 of 16) Response
Program Title Outdoorsman
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7:30-8:00am Ch. 51.1
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. Launched on 1 TV station in 1985 THE OUTDOORSMAN has evolved into the nations largest syndicated adventure series. The series format includes an FCC FRIENDLY (EI) educational blend of world class adventures in domestic and international locations. Environmental and conservation issues, teaching kids & people of all ages about wildlife, hunting, fishing, ethics and respect for nature and a celebration of the sporting lifestyle are important aspects of the format. The series is hosted by Outdoorsman International founder BUCK McNEELY. An international adventurer, dedicated conservationist and game management proponent, Buck promotes the enjoyment of the great outdoors for kids of all ages. THE OUTDOORSMAN has been shot on location world wide in places like: New Zealand, Argentina, Namibia, Siberia, Brazil, Botswana, Mexico, South Africa, Alaska, Iceland, Costa Rica, Canada, New Foundland, Zimbabwe & the USA. Celebrity guests from the world of sports, literature, politics and entertainment have appeared on the program. GOALS: Long term goals of the series include propagation of a Mass Media Communications Network in support of the sporting industry. To establish this series as a major force in the entertainment and education of young people and their families. To give people of all ages motivation and inspiration to enjoy the great outdoors and follow their dreams of travel, adventure and exploration. To also teach people the key role sportsmen & women play in this countries overall game management & habitat programs.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (14 of 16) Response
Program Title Wild America
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 9:00-9:30am DT-2
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. WILD AMERICA is targeted to children ages 13-16. The key educational objective of the program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American content, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series emphasis will be placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. Each episode of the series will be specific to a particular animal. Topics will range from basic food gather, mating, natural enemies, relationships to other animals, and the interaction of the specific ecology on the survival of the species. We expect that children viewing the program will achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific animal species because of the up-close and detailed photography of the series. Through this understanding, it is hoped children will better relate to the natural environment as it exist in North American and learn to protect its natural species.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (15 of 16) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas Classics
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday 9:00-9:30am DT-2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The combination of previous seasons of Animal Atlas into Animal Atlas Classics series culled the best instructional elements from the series without sacrificing the entertainment value for the 13-16 year-old target market. Entertaining the viewer with wit and observation augments the educational integrity of the content. The level of humor, like the level of vocabulary, is most suited for middle school(ages 13-16) with applications of topic that could extend to higher grades. Underlying science content standards addressed: Functions in ecosystems, underlying principles of animal classification, and environment and adaptive characteristics. The classic collection thankfully incorporates and interactive segment with multiple-choice questions. These are not based upon program content, but upon related information with appeal to the viewers knowledge. This series continues the tradition of bringing the fascination of natural diversity to its target audience in an appealing and entertaining way.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (16 of 16) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
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. In accordance with the 1990 Children's Television Act (ATC) intended to increase educational and informational programming for children on television, Aqua kids clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC as follows: 1. Aqua Kid website that can be easily accessed by parents and provides a clear description of the types of programming offered. It also provides a listing of when shows are aired on broadcasting stations through the USA. Advanced notice of programming is available to parents and consumers by the website. 2. Aqua Kids provides CORE programming in the area of biology and specifically the ecosystem related to the ocean, its tributaries and estuaries. Children can learn about the resources of the oceans and how protection of oceans is necessary to present and future generations. Not only does the show teach biological topics, but it aims to enrich children's lives by making them aware of future generations, the role they play now, and for generations into the future, with the biggest ecosystem on earth, the oceans. Each episode provides information related to a specific topic and gives an educational approach to understand the topic related to the entire ecosystem of the earth. Each episode is topic specific and focuses on a topic that can be informational in a 30 minute time span to stay in the bounds of a child's attention span. 3. Aqua Kids uses the technique of near peer mentors i.e., children to teach other children. Each episode employs Aqua Kids who ask questions and experience first hand the experience of the topic. For example, children might feed Manatees to experience the graceful, gentle nature of the animal and learn about their biology or dig through piles of silt dredged from the ocean depths to look for shark teeth to understand how shark continually grow new teeth and loose old rows of teeth.
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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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 Drew Balch
Address 701 N. Access Road
City Longview
State TX
Zip 75602
Telephone Number 903-236-0051
Email Address Drew@fox51.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. After due review of internal station records and documentation provided to us by program suppliers, the licensee hereby certifies that the station fully complied with the FCC's commercial limits in children's programs, as specified at 47 C.F.R. Section 73.670, with respect to all programs specifically designed for children ages twelve and under. The station did not broadcast an analog signal during this quarter. The licensee's response to Question 7(b) therefore assumes that the station's current main program stream serves as the equivalent to the station's former analog channel.

Other Matters (16)

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Other Matters (1 of 16) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas Classics
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday 9:00-9:30am DT-2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
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 combination of previous seasons of Animal Atlas into Animal Atlas Classics series culled the best instructional elements from the series without sacrificing the entertainment value for the 13-16 year-old target market. Entertaining the viewer with wit and observation augments the educational integrity of the content. The level of humor, like the level of vocabulary, is most suited for middle school(ages 13-16) with applications of topic that could extend to higher grades. Underlying science content standards addressed: Functions in ecosystems, underlying principles of animal classification, and environment and adaptive characteristics. The classic collection thankfully incorporates and interactive segment with multiple-choice questions. These are not based upon program content, but upon related information with appeal to the viewers knowledge. This series continues the tradition of bringing the fascination of natural diversity to its target audience in an appealing and entertaining way.
Other Matters (2 of 16) Response
Program Title 3 Wide Life
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
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. Three Wide Life meets the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age by providing viewers with an inside look at challenges met and lessons learned while competing in motor sports. Three Wide Life looks at current NASCAR teams, crew members, business personnel and drivers who share their experiences, advice, and stories, educating teens and providing an in-depth look at the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve their goals. Overcoming Adversity: Meet role models who have achieved their goals by overcoming adversity or physical disabilities. Crew Review: Demonstrates the importance of teamwork by taking the viewer inside the workings of modern crew members. Racing as a Career: Find out what internships, education and professional experience is needed to find yourself working on a racing team, either in competition or in business management. Technology: Explaining the technical aspects of racing and the equipment that make these machines technological marvels. Kids in Racing: Spotlight on developing drivers around the country who are aspiring pros, and learn how their personal values have contributed to their achievements. Racing Roots: Where racing begins; local short tracks and amateur series for kids and teens. Business of Racing: What it takes to make a team operate, how sponsorship works, business management, problem solving, exploring marketing opportunities, providing insight and an explanation about the sport of motor car racing. Cause: Team and sponsor philanthropies, and how the racing community helps out to improve the lives of others.
Other Matters (3 of 16) Response
Program Title Wild About Animals
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
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. "Wild About Animals" is produced for children 16 and under (specific target audience is 13-16). The objective of the program is to educate and inform children by bringing them the most entertaining and interesting stories about the worlds most fascinating animals. Each episode consists of at least four stories designed to teach children about exotic and unique animals from the wild, as well as educate them further about animals they see everyday.
Other Matters (4 of 16) Response
Program Title Animal Rescue
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
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 Rescue" showcases spectacular rescues of all types of animals and focuses on the work of dedicated individuals who treat various creatures of the animal kingdom. All stories are authentic and contain actual video of rescues. Series is "G" and E/I rated and is suitable for family viewing.
Other Matters (5 of 16) Response
Program Title M@d About
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 8:30-9:00am DT2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. M@d About provides CORE programming in the area of Financial Literacy, Nutrition, Earth Science, Ecology, Health, Life Skills and Fitness that tie to state and national education standards. M@d About explores being green and understanding how our actions impact the world. The M@d About team find out about healthy snacks and proper exercise through sketch comedy segments. Music videos teach financial literacy and the importance of family budgeting. Animation reinforces concepts of cyber bully prevention. M@d About uses the technique of sketch comedy, music videos, animation and kid on the street interviews to teach, entertain and inspire teens to make quality life decisions. The diverse and dynamic cast of young people who make up M@d about cast combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm to inform teens and their families about society's most important issues and life skills.
Other Matters (6 of 16) Response
Program Title Aqua Kids
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
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. In accordance with the 1990 Children's Television Act (ATC) intended to increase educational and informational programming for children on television, Aqua kids clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC as follows: 1. Aqua Kid website that can be easily accessed by parents and provides a clear description of the types of programming offered. It also provides a listing of when shows are aired on broadcasting stations through the USA. Advanced notice of programming is available to parents and consumers by the website. 2. Aqua Kids provides CORE programming in the area of biology and specifically the ecosystem related to the ocean, its tributaries and estuaries. Children can learn about the resources of the oceans and how protection of oceans is necessary to present and future generations. Not only does the show teach biological topics, but it aims to enrich children's lives by making them aware of future generations, the role they play now, and for generations into the future, with the biggest ecosystem on earth, the oceans. Each episode provides information related to a specific topic and gives an educational approach to understand the topic related to the entire ecosystem of the earth. Each episode is topic specific and focuses on a topic that can be informational in a 30 minute time span to stay in the bounds of a child's attention span. 3. Aqua Kids uses the technique of near peer mentors i.e., children to teach other children. Each episode employs Aqua Kids who ask questions and experience first hand the experience of the topic. For example, children might feed Manatees to experience the graceful, gentle nature of the animal and learn about their biology or dig through piles of silt dredged from the ocean depths to look for shark teeth to understand how shark continually grow new teeth and loose old rows of teeth.
Other Matters (7 of 16) Response
Program Title Outdoorsman
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 7:30-8:00am Ch. 51.1
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. Launched on 1 TV station in 1985 THE OUTDOORSMAN has evolved into the nations largest syndicated adventure series. The series format includes an FCC FRIENDLY (EI) educational blend of world class adventures in domestic and international locations. Environmental and conservation issues, teaching kids & people of all ages about wildlife, hunting, fishing, ethics and respect for nature and a celebration of the sporting lifestyle are important aspects of the format. The series is hosted by Outdoorsman International founder BUCK McNEELY. An international adventurer, dedicated conservationist and game management proponent, Buck promotes the enjoyment of the great outdoors for kids of all ages. THE OUTDOORSMAN has been shot on location world wide in places like: New Zealand, Argentina, Namibia, Siberia, Brazil, Botswana, Mexico, South Africa, Alaska, Iceland, Costa Rica, Canada, New Foundland, Zimbabwe & the USA. Celebrity guests from the world of sports, literature, politics and entertainment have appeared on the program. GOALS: Long term goals of the series include propagation of a Mass Media Communications Network in support of the sporting industry. To establish this series as a major force in the entertainment and education of young people and their families. To give people of all ages motivation and inspiration to enjoy the great outdoors and follow their dreams of travel, adventure and exploration. To also teach people the key role sportsmen & women play in this countries overall game management & habitat programs.
Other Matters (8 of 16) Response
Program Title Missing
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 9:30-10:00am DT-2
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. "Missing" is a weekly half-hour reality series featuring actual cases of missing individuals, both adult and juvenile, from across the United States. The program includes tips and information to keep children safe. Series is E/I rated and is suitable for family viewing.
Other Matters (9 of 16) Response
Program Title This Week In Baseball
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 2:30pm-3:00pm Ch. 51.1
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 Week In Baseball highlights the pro-social on-and-off the field activities of MLB leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), This Week In Baseball seeks to provide today's youth with educational messages that can have an impact on development of positive lifestyle behaviors. The program portrays the positive outcomes that result from dedication, hard work, self-discipline, teamwork, practice and personal responsibilities. The program also relates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements in life. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens (13-16 year old), at the beginning and through each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides.
Other Matters (10 of 16) Response
Program Title Animal Atlas
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Friday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 14
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 has produced a season that maintains its reputation as an entertaining, informative, and educational series for the 13-16 year-old age group. The pace of editing, the choice of music and sound effects, and, most importantly, the tone and content of the narration is entirely appropriate for delivering educational content in a format receptive to the targeted age range. The content, like the tone of the narration, is engaging, challenging, and avoids condescension. It manages to pack a great deal of educational information onto a narrative theme that will hold young viewers' interest. Target age group is 13-16 years old. Category of learning is Life Science. Underlying Science content standards addressed are; Animal morphology, animal behavior, animal classification, and environment and adaptive characteristics.
Other Matters (11 of 16) Response
Program Title Wild America
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturday 9:00-9:30am DT-2
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. WILD AMERICA is targeted to children ages 13-16. The key educational objective of the program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American content, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series emphasis will be placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. Each episode of the series will be specific to a particular animal. Topics will range from basic food gather, mating, natural enemies, relationships to other animals, and the interaction of the specific ecology on the survival of the species. We expect that children viewing the program will achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific animal species because of the up-close and detailed photography of the series. Through this understanding, it is hoped children will better relate to the natural environment as it exist in North American and learn to protect its natural species.
Other Matters (12 of 16) Response
Program Title Pets.TV
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wednesday 9:00-9:30am DT-2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Pets.TV features segments on pet news, pet care, pet health, and pet lifestyles, all brought to the viewers from the enthusiastic and caring eyes of children. The program targets teens 13-16 years old.
Other Matters (13 of 16) Response
Program Title Whaddyado
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 7:00-7:30am Ch. 51.1
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. "Whaddyado" is a half-hour weekly educational series designed to educate, inform, inspire and entertain children 16 & under(specific target audience is (13-16) about the world around them. Each episode is an educational life-lesson, based in reality, intended to prepare young people for potential situations that could easily crop up at any time, anywhere. Through dramatic re-enactments, "Whaddyado" will skillfully document the event, interview the participants, and talk to various experts, who will explain what the proper reaction should be when faced with similar life-threatening circumstances. Also, in an effort to help young people make the right decision at the right moment, there will be a moral dilemma segment featured in each show.
Other Matters (14 of 16) Response
Program Title Awesome Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tuesday 9:00-9:30am DT2
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. AWESOME ADVENTURES is designed to educate, inform and entertain children 16 and under (specific target audience is 13-16) about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of nature, its creatures, and the people who inhabit the land. The shows are not designed to be preachy or overly pedantic, but rather, the goal is to make learning fun.
Other Matters (15 of 16) Response
Program Title Teen Kids News
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thursday 9:00-9:30am DT-2
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The mission of Teen Kids News is to produce a weekly news program that provides information and news to kids in a manner that is compelling as well as highly entertaining. It is designed to appeal to the audience at its own level. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. The large, diverse news anchor team is unique in television and has great appeal on kids who identify and emulate them. This program serves the audience in a way that makes a real difference in their lives. It inserts the clear voice of the kid into the adult-dominated media and provides a unique perspective to the news that is currently available on network television.
Other Matters (16 of 16) Response
Program Title Dog Tales
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Monday 9:00-9:30am DT-2
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. "Dog Tales" serves the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age with its program content, including dog safety and care tips, as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. The show also provides informative segments on various dog breeds, and showcases various veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. The weekly series also includes recommended reading lists about dogs, and promotes children's writing and creative skills with essay and art contests.

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