| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
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| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type |
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| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | NBC | |
| Nielsen DMA | Tampa-St.Pete-Sarasota | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.wfla.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 3.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream | 168.0 |
| State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 6.0 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | EDGEMONT MeTV E/I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 10-10:30AM & 10:30-11AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | EDGEMONT IS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN ITS CORE TEEN AUDIENCE AND ALSO TO INFORM AND EDUCATE ITS VIEWERS ABOUT ISSUES THAT ARISE IN SCHOOL AND HOME. THE STORYLINES FOCUS ON SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES FACED BY ALL STUDENTS, FROM FORMING AND MAINTAINING FAMILY, FRIENDSHIP AND ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS, TO ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE SERIES IS TO DEMONSTRATE MODELS OF BEHAVIOR FOR TEEN VIEWERS, ALLOWING THEM TO CONSIDER CHOICES THAT THEY THEMSELVES MAY FACE, TO WITNESS THE POTENTIAL OUTCOMES OF THESE CHOICES AND GAIN POSITIVE TOOLS THAT THEY CAN USE TO RESOLVE ISSUES AND CONFLICTS IN A CONSTRUCTIVE WAY. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BABAR |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:30-12NOON |
| 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 | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | BABAR, based on the books by Laurent de Brunhoff, is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting people's privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes, and being honest. These messages emerge from the need to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members. BABAR first appeared on the schedule in 2007 and returned with new episodes for the 2009-2010 schedule. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | BABAR |
| List date and time rescheduled | 6/10/2012, 3:30 pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-06-09 |
| Episode # | 6/9/2012 [BAR207] |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JANE AND THE DRAGON |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11-11:30AM |
| 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 | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | JANE AND THE DRAGON is a coming-of-age story about a middle-class, medieval girl who lives in the Royal Court with her family. As an only child, Jane is raised to be a Lady-in-Waiting but through her determination and a stroke of luck, she ends up being trained as a Knight in the King's Guard. Accompanied by her best friend, a giant green Dragon that lives in her backyard, Jane experiences a series of adventures that test her character and her skills as a young knight in a castle full of friends and foes. Each episode in the show takes us through the problems and challenges Jane encounters and the process she goes through to find the solutions for them. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | JANE AND THE DRAGON |
| List date and time rescheduled | 6/10/2012, 3:00 pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-06-09 |
| Episode # | 6/9/2012 [JAD207] |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES MeTV E/I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 8-8:30AM, 8:30-9AM, 9-9:30AM, & 9:30-10AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 52 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 7 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES SPARKS ENTHUSIASM FOR WRITING THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE SKETCH COMEDY, ORIGINAL SONGS, PUPPETRY, AND STORY THEATRE. THE STORIES ARE BASED ON THE WRITING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AGE 7-13. CHILDREN GET THE THE MESSAGE THAT THEIR WORDS HAVE POWER, THAT THEIR VOICES ARE BEING HEARD. OUR DIVERSE GREEN SCREEN COMPANY OF PERFORMERS AND WRITERS REINFORCE CRITICAL WRITING SKILLS AND SHARE POSITIVE SOCIAL MESSAGES. OUR EDUCATIONAL MISSION EMPASIZES THE FOUR "C"S AS WELL AS THE THREE "R"S - CURIOSITY, CONFIDENCE, CITIZENSHIP, AND COMPASSION. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | PEARLIE |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 7:30-8AM |
| 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 | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | PEARLIE recounts the weekly escapades of an optimistic, amiable fairy who has been appointed by Fairy HQ to maintain order in Jubilee Park. She lives among a dozen assorted characters, including her fairy friends, Opal and Jasper, a graden elf, a wood nymph, possum, bats, other fairies, rats, a small colony of fleas, a lizard and her arch-rival, Saphira, who is also her fairy cousin. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | PEARLIE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 6/17/2012, 2:30 pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-06-10 |
| Episode # | 6/10/2012 [PEA106] |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | PEARLIE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 6/2/2012, 7:30 am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-06-03 |
| Episode # | 6/3/2012 [PEA109] |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | WILLA'S WILD LIFE |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 7-7:30AM |
| 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 | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | WILLA'S WILD LIFE is an animated series featuring a six-year-old girl, Willa, who is permitted to share her home with an ever-growing menagerie of animals-- an elephant, a giraffe, a pair of performing seals, a bear, three penguins, and lots of rabbits. These creatures speak to Willa, offering her advice and friendship from each of their respective points of view. In each episode, Willa faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. Her animals and best friend Dooley help her develop solutions to overcome each challenge. With the support of Dooley, the animals and praise from her dad, Willa finds ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence, and become altruistic. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | WILLA'S WILD LIFE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 6/2/2012, 7:00 am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-06-03 |
| Episode # | 6/3/2012 [WIL006] |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | WILLA'S WILD LIFE |
| List date and time rescheduled | 6/17/2012, 2:00 pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-06-10 |
| Episode # | 6/10/2012 [WIL002] |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ZULA PATROL |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10-10:30AM |
| 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 | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | THE ZULA PATROL is an animated show about six extraterrestrial characters-Captain Bula, his copilot Zeeter, Professor Multo, their pet, Gorgo, and their flying dictionaries, Wizzy and Wigg-who learn key science concepts as they explore the galaxy through space missions. Often, the group encounters the evil Dark Truder and his talking toupee minion, Traxie, and must thwart Truder's poorly planned schemes to take over the universe. Each character exhibits unique abilities and traits that, combined with their new knowledge, help them problem-solve their way through their journeys. Using an integrated approach to target diverse learning styles, the show communicates its educational messages through narratives and a two-part information segment at the end of each story. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | ZULA PATROL |
| List date and time rescheduled | 6/10/2012, 2:00 pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-06-09 |
| Episode # | 6/9/2012 [ZUL118] |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES MeTV E/I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 8-8:30AM, 8:30-9AM, 9-9:30AM, & 9:30-10AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 52 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 7 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES SPARKS ENTHUSIASM FOR WRITING THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE SKETCH COMEDY, ORIGINAL SONGS, PUPPETRY, AND STORY THEATRE. THE STORIES ARE BASED ON THE WRITING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AGE 7-13. CHILDREN GET THE THE MESSAGE THAT THEIR WORDS HAVE POWER, THAT THEIR VOICES ARE BEING HEARD. OUR DIVERSE GREEN SCREEN COMPANY OF PERFORMERS AND WRITERS REINFORCE CRITICAL WRITING SKILLS AND SHARE POSITIVE SOCIAL MESSAGES. OUR EDUCATIONAL MISSION EMPASIZES THE FOUR "C"S AS WELL AS THE THREE "R"S - CURIOSITY, CONFIDENCE, CITIZENSHIP, AND COMPASSION. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | SHELLDON |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:30-11AM |
| 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 | 6 years to 10 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | SHELLDON is an animated series that takes place in Shell Land, a mythical undersea world populated by characters from a wide array of water-dwelling species. The main character, Shelldon, is an orphaned yoka shell mollusk adopted by the Clam family and living with them in the family-owned Charming Clam Inn. Dr. Shell, an elder and venerated inventor, and Connie, a cowrie shell classmate of Shelldon's also live at the inn. Shelldon and his buddies, Herman (a hermit crab) and Connie (a cowrie shell), always work together and solve problems that they face in school or in the community. A recurring problem is to staunch the plans of the local millionaire, Cecil Cracken, whose greed puts making money over protecting the environment. Dr. Shell is typically the children's key provider of knowledge and other resources. In each episode, the children learn a significant social-emotional lesson and also share information relating to their ocean habitat and environmental protection. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | SHELLDON |
| List date and time rescheduled | 6/10/2012, 2:30 pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2012-06-09 |
| Episode # | 6/9/2012 [SHL013] |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MAD ABOUT MeTV E/I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10-10:30AM & 10:30-11AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | MAD ABOUT IS A HALF HOUR SKETCH - COMEDY - VARIETY SHOW AIMED AT EDUCATING AND ENTERTAINING KIDS AGES 13 - 16. A TRUE E/I SERIES, EPISODES USE A CREATIVE MIXTURE OF HUMOR, IMPROV, ANIMATION AND VIEWER-GENERATED VIDEO. MAD ABOUT CONVEYS IMPORTANT MESSAGES ABOUT LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS PERSONAL FINANCE, HEALTH & NUTRITION, FITNESS, CONSERVATION, AND DECISION MAKING IN A FUN AND ENTERTAINING WAY. EACH TV EPISODE RELIES ON A SMALL COMPANY OF SKILLED COMEDIC ACTORS TO EXPLORE SIGNIFICANT TOPICS WITHIN A SUBJECT AREA. IT INCORPORATES COMIC MONOLOGUES, SKETCH AND IMPROV COMEDY, EYE CATCHING ANIMATION, MUSIC VIDEOS, HUMOROUS "MAN ON THE STREET" INTERVIEWS,AND VIEWER-CREATED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE'S ISSUES. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 2) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturdays @ 1:30-2PM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 4 |
| Number of Preemptions | 9 |
| 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. | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES: FOLLOW JACK HANNA AS HE SPENDS TIME WITH NATURE'S CREATURES ACROSS THE CONTINENTS. JACK TALKS WITH PEOPLE THAT ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT EACH ANIMAL AND HABITAT, TEACHING AS HE GOES. EACH EPISODE IS DESIGNED TO REVEAL TO CHILDREN THE WORLD AROUND THEM IN A WAY THAT PRESENTS POSITIVE ROLE MODELS AND PRO-SOCIAL VALUES WITHIN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE UNIVERSE. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Date Time | 6/9/2012 4:00 AM |
| Date Time | 4/29/2012 1:30 PM |
| Date Time | 5/12/2012 4:00 AM |
| Date Time | 6/2/2012 4:00 AM |
| Date Time | 6/30/2012 4:00 AM |
| Date Time | 5/5/2012 7:00 AM |
| Date Time | 6/16/2012 4:00 AM |
| Date Time | 5/19/2012 4:00 AM |
| Date Time | 4/7/2012 4:30 AM |
| Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 2) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA'S INTO THE WILD |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturdays @ 5:30-6AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | -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. | Throughout Jack's travels he raises awareness of different cultures, geography and spectacular animals and animal facts while teaching children the importance of stewardship of our envirnment through his documented donations to conservation efforts worldwide. |
| Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Date Time |
| 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 | Joyce Lueders |
| Address | 200 South Parker Street - 4th Floor |
| City | Tampa |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33606 |
| Telephone Number | 813-221-5771 |
| Email Address | jlueders@wfla.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. | 1.) WFLA-TV airs PSA's of varied lengths that are designed specifically to meet the educational and informational needs of children as well as PSA's that are designed for the general audience but have messages applicable to children. 2.) WFLA-TV's Newscasts are general audience programs with educational/informational value for children: NewsChannel 8 Early Today (M-F) Newscasts 4:30-5AM; 7AM; NewsChannel 8 Today (M-F) Newscasts 5-7AM; NewsChannel 8 Midday (M-F) 11AM-Noon; NewsChannel 8 (M-F) 5-5:30PM Live At Five and (M-F) 5:30-6PM 5:30 Report; NewsChannel 8 @ 6 (M-Sun) 6-6:30PM; NewsChannel 8 @ 11 (M-Sun) 11-11:30PM; NewsChannel 8 9AM News (Sat & Sun) 9-10AM; NewsChannel 8 12 PM (Sat & Sun) 12-1PM. 3. )WFLA-TV's non-broadcast efforts include the participation of our Anchors and Meteorologists as guest speakers and emcees for community groups, and as "teachers" at Bay Area Schools; and Station Tours for Scout Troops, School Classes -- ranging from Elementary through High School/Vocational Technical Schools. 4. To supplement and enhance the educational value of the network's Teen NBC programs...NBC has a website (www.nbc.com/tmyk) specifically dedicated to teens. The goals of this site are first, to create a platform for the teen community where communities for self-expression become the core of the interactive experience; second to build these communities wherever possible around the themes and ideas generated within the TNBC shows themselves; and third, to provide online resources of information and guidance around the issues that most affect teen lives. THE MORE YOU KNOW website features scripts from the award-winning public service announcements, referral information for the organizations referenced in the PSA's, a general campaign overview, and educational materials produced in connection with NBC programming. The site also includes a "feature of the month" page which addresses select TMYK topics and a list of the campaign's most recent accolades. 5.) WFLA-TV produces an annual Telethon to raise money for the All Children's Hospital (Children's Miracle Network) this year (2012) is our 29th Telethon which airs on Sunday, June 03 -- Starts @ 7AM and Ends @ 6:30PM. All NBC and Local Programs are pre-empted by this Telethon. 6.) 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. In addition to the educational or informational programs listed in this report, the station broadcast the following programs specifically designed for children ages twelve and under that were not "educational or informational" programming: NONE |
| Other Matters (1 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | POPPY CAT |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11-11:30AM |
| 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. | Join Poppy Cat and her friends as they embark on extraordinary adventures through fantastical lands. Seen through the eyes of Poppy's imaginative young owner, a little girl called Lara, each episode tells the tale of a very special cat and her colorful band of friends. |
| Other Matters (2 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURE |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 8-8:30AM, 8:30-9AM, 9-9:30AM, & 9:30-10AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 52 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES SPARKS ENTHUSIASM FOR WRITING THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE SKETCH COMEDY, ORIGINAL SONGS, PUPPETRY, AND STORY THEATRE. THE STORIES ARE BASED ON THE WRITING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AGE 7-13. CHILDREN GET THE THE MESSAGE THAT THEIR WORDS HAVE POWER, THAT THEIR VOICES ARE BEING HEARD. OUR DIVERSE GREEN SCREEN COMPANY OF PERFORMERS AND WRITERS REINFORCE CRITICAL WRITING SKILLS AND SHARE POSITIVE SOCIAL MESSAGES. OUR EDUCATIONAL MISSION EMPASIZES THE FOUR "C"S AS WELL AS THE THREE "R"S - CURIOSITY, CONFIDENCE, CITIZENSHIP, AND COMPASSION. |
| Other Matters (3 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | EDGEMONT |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 10-10:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 28 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | EDGEMONT IS DESIGNED TO ENTERTAIN ITS CORE TEEN AUDIENCE AND ALSO TO INFORM AND EDUCATE ITS VIEWERS ABOUT ISSUES THAT ARISE IN SCHOOL AND HOME. THE STORYLINES FOCUS ON SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES FACED BY ALL STUDENTS, FROM FORMING AND MAINTAINING FAMILY, FRIENDSHIP AND ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS, TO ETHICAL AND MORAL CHOICES. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE SERIES IS TO DEMONSTRATE MODELS OF BEHAVIOR FOR TEEN VIEWERS, ALLOWING THEM TO CONSIDER CHOICES THAT THEY THEMSELVES MAY FACE, TO WITNESS THE POTENTIAL OUTCOMES OF THESE CHOICES AND GAIN POSITIVE TOOLS THAT THEY CAN USE TO RESOLVE ISSUES AND CONFLICTS IN A CONSTRUCTIVE WAY. |
| Other Matters (4 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | PAJANIMALS |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:30-11AM |
| 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. | Meet the Pajanimals - CowBella, Apollo, Sweetpea Sue, and Squacky - four snuggly friends who go on fun adventures and sing sweet night time songs to their preschool friends at home! |
| Other Matters (5 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | THE WIGGLES |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 7:30-8AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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. | Join The Wiggles as they sing and dance to your favorite songs with their friends Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Captain Feathersword, and Henry the Octopus! |
| Other Matters (6 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 8-8:30AM, 8:30-9AM, 9-9:30AM, & 9:30-10AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 56 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 13 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | GREEN SCREEN ADVENTURES SPARKS ENTHUSIASM FOR WRITING THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE SKETCH COMEDY, ORIGINAL SONGS, PUPPETRY, AND STORY THEATRE. THE STORIES ARE BASED ON THE WRITING OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS, AGE 7-13. CHILDREN GET THE THE MESSAGE THAT THEIR WORDS HAVE POWER, THAT THEIR VOICES ARE BEING HEARD. OUR DIVERSE GREEN SCREEN COMPANY OF PERFORMERS AND WRITERS REINFORCE CRITICAL WRITING SKILLS AND SHARE POSITIVE SOCIAL MESSAGES. OUR EDUCATIONAL MISSION EMPASIZES THE FOUR "C"S AS WELL AS THE THREE "R"S - CURIOSITY, CONFIDENCE, CITIZENSHIP, AND COMPASSION. |
| Other Matters (7 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MAD ABOUT |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10-10:30AM & 10:30-11AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | MAD ABOUT IS A HALF HOUR SKETCH - COMEDY - VARIETY SHOW AIMED AT EDUCATING AND ENTERTAINING KIDS AGES 13 - 16. A TRUE E/I SERIES, EPISODES USE A CREATIVE MIXTURE OF HUMOR, IMPROV, ANIMATION AND VIEWER-GENERATED VIDEO. MAD ABOUT CONVEYS IMPORTANT MESSAGES ABOUT LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS PERSONAL FINANCE, HEALTH & NUTRITION, FITNESS, CONSERVATION, AND DECISION MAKING IN A FUN AND ENTERTAINING WAY. EACH TV EPISODE RELIES ON A SMALL COMPANY OF SKILLED COMEDIC ACTORS TO EXPLORE SIGNIFICANT TOPICS WITHIN A SUBJECT AREA. IT INCORPORATES COMIC MONOLOGUES, SKETCH AND IMPROV COMEDY, EYE CATCHING ANIMATION, MUSIC VIDEOS, HUMOROUS "MAN ON THE STREET" INTERVIEWS,AND VIEWER-CREATED QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE'S ISSUES. |
| Other Matters (8 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | NOODLE & DOODLE |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10-10:30Am |
| 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. | All aboard the Noodle and Doodle Bus! Craft, cook, and play with Sean, Noodle, and Doodle! Have fun learning to cook new and exciting recipes! Then, using recycled materials from the recipe, make fun and exciting crafts for you and your child. Join Doggity and friends as they cook up another special treat! |
| Other Matters (9 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JUSTIN TIME |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:30-12NOON |
| 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. | It's time for an adventure! Watch Justin and his pals, Olive and Squidgy, as they become stars in the biggest stories of all time, told from every corner of the world! |
| Other Matters (10 of 10) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | LAZYTOWN |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 7-7:30AM |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| 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 citizens of Lazytown learn the importance of things like eating right and exercising from the ultra-athletic superhero, Sportucus, who must stop the evil plots of Robbie Rotten, who hates physical activity, among other things. |
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