| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
| Applicant | Address | Phone | Applicant Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Name | Address | Phone | Contact Type |
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| Section | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | CBS | |
| Nielsen DMA | Augusta | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.wrdw.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 | 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: | 3.0 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | CHILDREN TALK |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 9:30-10A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Children Talk is a weekly half-hour series where children talk about what they know and learn about what they don't know. Featuring nationally known ventriloquist Taylor Mason, each weekly episode of Children Talk provides young viewers with an educational experience by visiting a variety of locations with historical or scientific significance. Visits are combined with practical demonstrations and useful information for building important life skills. Series includes an interview segment where children participate in a question and answer on what they have learned. Gina D's Kids Club is a family-friendly educational television program and DVD video series for preschoolers ages 2-6. Specifically themed shows address the learning needs and potential of young children as they entertain, amuse and delight viewers of all ages through a combination of live action and dynamic 3-D animation. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MUSTARD PANCAKES |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | 8:30-9, 9-9:30A |
| 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 | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Mustard Pancakes is a television series for children ages 3-6 featuring the loveable and talented Courtney Campbell and her family of fun-loving friends. Each episode mirrors a slice of everyday life from problems to celebrations and everything in between. Courtney lives with you cat, Mr. D., and her three dogs, Oogleberry Ink Dog, Tiny Tina Ten Toes and Mo. Definitely an offbeat family, Courtney's home is a7warm, friendly and inviting. It's cozy place where all children feel comfortable hanging out, singing songs and hearing stories. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 10-10:30A |
| 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 | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | MYSTERY HUNTERS |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 9-9:30A |
| 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 Mystery Hunters series has been designed to educate and inform children 13-16 years of age although the producers also strive to make this show educational and fun-viewing for al audiences. It is an excellent example of a children's program that is innovative and empowering. Through critical observation, analytical thinking and scientific testing, the series encourages children to question the world around them. Through both the travel aspect and investigation of ancient myths and mysteries, there is a profound focus on history, culture, geography and international customs. The Mystery Hunters are Araya and Christina, regular kids with inquisitive minds, who travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into the tales which have baffled people thought the ages; i.e., looking for the Loch Ness Monster, unraveling a smelly mummy, search for Princess Anastasia and learning the true story of King Tut. Armed with video cameras and their instincts, they gather facts and meet the experts, debunking common myths and offering explanations for legends, spooky stories and unexplained phenomena. They use critical thinking and scientific reasoning to show that things are no always what they seem. Back at the Discovery Mystery Lab, Doubting Dave, the resident skeptical scientist, challenges viewers to send in their own mysteries and then tackles the questions with experiments and logical explanations. Dave also assists the Mystery Hunters with their investigations. This program clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | HORSELAND |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7:30-8A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | HORSELAND is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | M@D ABOUT |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 9:30-10A |
| 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 intended to increase the amount of education and informational programming for children on television, M@dAbout clearly meets the goals of providing children and young teens with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC as follows: M@dAbout provides programming in the area of Financial Literacy, Nutrition, Earth Science, Ecology, Health Life Skills and Fitness that tie to state and national education standards. The M@dAbout 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@dAbout uses the technique of sketch comedy, music videos, animation and kid on the street interviews to teach, entertain and inspire tens to make quality life decisions. The diverse and dynamic cast of young people who make up the M@dAbout cast combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm to inform teens and their families about society's most important issues and life skills. The M@dAbout website can be easily accessed by parents and educators providing a clear description of the program and types of topics covered. Advance notice of programming will also be available to parents and consumers on the website. This program clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 11:00-11:30AM |
| 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 | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DANGER RANGERS |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7-7:30A |
| 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 8 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Danger Rangers is an animated series focusing on rules for safety in various situations and providing children with clear cut safety information. The program features animal superheroes that work as a safety squad to protect children. They reinforce concepts of teamwork and preparedness, and model for children the acquisition of important health and safety information. The episodes are structured to present potential safety concerns, such as the need to take proper safety precautions when swimming, and use a song to introduce the relevant steps that should be taken. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | CAREER DAY |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 8:30-9A |
| 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. | Career Day is a television program that introduces young adults to career exploration and awareness. Students often do not know what they want to do and are unsure of potential interests they may have that could be a career. Career Day provides an avenue to view experts in their respective fields as they discuss their work, the education/training to prepare for the job and experiences that led them to choose their career. The program's motivational and inspirational message of each guest empowers audiences of all ages to investigate career opportunities, which has been proven to enhance academic performance, facilitate high school completion and encourage postsecondary education. Each segment delivers an educational and information message that supports the current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of child ages 13 and up. This program clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television shows that meets CORE requirements of the FCC. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | ANIMAL EXPLORATION W/JARROD MILLER |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7-7:30A |
| 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 Exploration with Jarod Miller is a half-hour, live-action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children 13-16. Each week, Jarod looks at exotic and domesticate animals from his own unique perspective. Every week he travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes, there's always something amazing happening. Filled with energy, youth and humor, Jarod is a welcome visitor in living rooms around America. It is the mission of this program to inspire viewers, children and adults alike, to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. This program clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | GINA D'S KIDS CLUB |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7-7:30A, 7:30-8A, 8-8:30A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 39 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Gina D's Kids Club is a family-friendly educational television program and DVD video series for preschoolers ages 2-6. Specifically themed shows address the learning needs and potential of young children as they entertain, amuse and delight viewers of all ages through a combination of live action and dynamic 3-D animation. The show is hosted by a positive adult female role model who connects with her young viewers in a gentle, caring way in the same familiarity that children associate with their mothers. The major premise of Gina D's Kids Club is establishing and reinforcing positive values and behaviors through original songs and character performances that children will choose to adopt and imitate. Scripts are designed to promote actions that support interpersonal skills such as helping others, negotiation, cooperation, sharing and tolerance with an ending (Gina D's letter to grandma) that reinforces those educational objectives. Content is lively and fun, produced with state of the art computer animation and original positive songs and characters such as Simon Wannabe, Mister Pockets, Miss Muffin, Pierre D. Artist, TV Ted and Doggy Brown. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 11:30-12P |
| 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 | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - II |
| List date and time rescheduled | 03/10/2012 @ 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 | 2012-03-10 |
| Episode # | |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNA ANIMAL ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7:30-8A |
| 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. | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures series is designed to educate and inform children ages 13-16. In each episode, the cameras follow Jack 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. In order for parents, children and listing services to clearly identify the program as one that fulfills the FCC description of a program that meets kids' educational television needs, the beginning of each program includes a 15 second billboard with the recommended rating TV-G E/I. This program clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat, 10:30-11:00AM |
| 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 | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DRAGONFLY.TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 8-8:30A |
| 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. | Dragonfly TV serves the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age with the program content, including scientific principles and their practical applications in everyday life. The show also provides informative segments on various sports and academic activities and science and research techniques, allowing students to conduct their own experiments. The weekly series also promotes children's writing and creative skills. Episode synopses are available online at www.telecoproductions.com. This program clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC. |
| 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 | Judith M. Tredore |
| Address | 1301 Georgia Avenue |
| City | North Augusta |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29841 |
| Telephone Number | 803-278-1212 x 3347 |
| Email Address | judi.tredore@wrdw.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. |
| Other Matters (1 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DANGER RANGERS |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat, 7-7:30A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 8 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Danger Rangers is an animated series focusing on rules for safety in various situations and providing children with clear cut safety information. The program features animal superheroes that work as a safety squad to protect children. They reinforce concepts of teamwork and preparedness, and model for children the acquisition of important health and safety information. The episodes are structured to present potential safety concerns, such as the need to take proper safety precautions when swimming, and use a song to introduce the relevant steps that should be taken. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (2 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | JACK HANNAS ANIMAL ADVENTURES |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7:30-8A |
| 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. | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures series is designed to educate and inform children ages 13-16. In each episode, the cameras follow Jack 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. In order for parents, children and listing services to clearly identify the program as one that fulfills the FCC description of a program that meets kids' educational television needs, the beginning of each program includes a 15 second billboard with the recommended rating TV-G E/I. This program clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC |
| Other Matters (3 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat, 10:30-11:00A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (4 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | DOODLEBOPS - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 10-10:30A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Doodlebops is a live action show designed to teach life lessons to children under elementary school age, and is intended to promote social and academic readiness. The main characters are the three members of the Doodlebops musical band, their jazzy neighbor MAZZ and their driver Bus Driver Bob. Each episode explores social issues, such as the importance of persistence or the value of openness to new things. The program emphasizes an appreciation of music, and integrates the social lessons into original songs that are repeated through the episodes. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (5 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Gina D Kids Club |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat., 7-7:30A, 7:30-8A, 8-8:30A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 39 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Gina D's Kids Club is a family-friendly educational television program and DVD video series for preschoolers ages 2-6. Specifically themed shows address the learning needs and potential of young children as they entertain, amuse and delight viewers of all ages through a combination of live action and dynamic 3-D animation. The show is hosted by a positive adult female role model who connects with her young viewers in a gentle, caring way in the same familiarity that children associate with their mothers. The major premise of Gina D's Kids Club is establishing and reinforcing positive values and behaviors through original songs and character performances that children will choose to adopt and imitate. Scripts are designed to promote actions that support interpersonal skills such as helping others, negotiation, cooperation, sharing and tolerance with an ending (Gina D's letter to grandma) that reinforces those educational objectives. Content is lively and fun, produced with state of the art computer animation and original positive songs and characters such as Simon Wannabe, Mister Pockets, Miss Muffin, Pierre D. Artist, TV Ted and Doggy Brown. |
| Other Matters (6 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Career Day |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 8:30-9A |
| 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. | Career Day is a television program that introduces young adults to career exploration and awareness. Students often do not know what they want to do and are unsure of potential interests they may have that could be a career. Career Day provides an avenue to view experts in their respective fields as they discuss their work, the education/training to prepare for the job and experiences that led them to choose their career. The program's motivational and inspirational message of each guest empowers audiences of all ages to investigate career opportunities, which has been proven to enhance academic performance, facilitate high school completion and encourage postsecondary education. Each segment delivers an educational and information message that supports the current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of child ages 13 and up. This program clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television shows that meets CORE requirements of the FCC. |
| Other Matters (7 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | m@d About |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 9:30-10A |
| 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 intended to increase the amount of education and informational programming for children on television, M@dAbout clearly meets the goals of providing children and young teens with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC as follows: M@dAbout provides programming in the area of Financial Literacy, Nutrition, Earth Science, Ecology, Health Life Skills and Fitness that tie to state and national education standards. The M@dAbout 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@dAbout uses the technique of sketch comedy, music videos, animation and kid on the street interviews to teach, entertain and inspire tens to make quality life decisions. The diverse and dynamic cast of young people who make up the M@dAbout cast combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm to inform teens and their families about society's most important issues and life skills. The M@dAbout website can be easily accessed by parents and educators providing a clear description of the program and types of topics covered. Advance notice of programming will also be available to parents and consumers on the website. This program clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC. |
| Other Matters (8 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - II |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat, 11:30-12P |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (9 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | BUSYTOWN MYSTERIES - I |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat, 11-11:30A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Inspired by the beloved works of best-selling children's author Richard Scarry, Busytown Mysteries brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow classic characters such as Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts, and ultimately reach conclusions. Each episode also develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of the episode's overall theme. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (10 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mystery Hunters |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 9-9:30A |
| 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 Mystery Hunters series has been designed to educate and inform children 13-16 years of age although the producers also strive to make this show educational and fun-viewing for al audiences. It is an excellent example of a children's program that is innovative and empowering. Through critical observation, analytical thinking and scientific testing, the series encourages children to question the world around them. Through both the travel aspect and investigation of ancient myths and mysteries, there is a profound focus on history, culture, geography and international customs. The Mystery Hunters are Araya and Christina, regular kids with inquisitive minds, who travel the globe to investigate the sites and delve into the tales which have baffled people thought the ages; i.e., looking for the Loch Ness Monster, unraveling a smelly mummy, search for Princess Anastasia and learning the true story of King Tut. Armed with video cameras and their instincts, they gather facts and meet the experts, debunking common myths and offering explanations for legends, spooky stories and unexplained phenomena. They use critical thinking and scientific reasoning to show that things are no always what they seem. Back at the Discovery Mystery Lab, Doubting Dave, the resident skeptical scientist, challenges viewers to send in their own mysteries and then tackles the questions with experiments and logical explanations. Dave also assists the Mystery Hunters with their investigations. This program clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC. |
| Other Matters (11 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dragonfly.TV |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 8-8:30A |
| 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. | Dragonfly TV serves the educational and informational needs of children 13-16 years of age with the program content, including scientific principles and their practical applications in everyday life. The show also provides informative segments on various sports and academic activities and science and research techniques, allowing students to conduct their own experiments. The weekly series also promotes children's writing and creative skills. Episode synopses are available online at www.telecoproductions.com. This program clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC. |
| Other Matters (12 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mustard Pancakes |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat, 8:30-9,9-9:30A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Mustard Pancakes is a television series for children ages 3-6 featuring the loveable and talented Courtney Campbell and her family of fun-loving friends. Each episode mirrors a slice of everyday life from problems to celebrations and everything in between. Courtney lives with you cat, Mr. D., and her three dogs, Oogleberry Ink Dog, Tiny Tina Ten Toes and Mo. Definitely an offbeat family, Courtney's home is a7warm, friendly and inviting. It's cozy place where all children feel comfortable hanging out, singing songs and hearing stories. |
| Other Matters (13 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | HORSELAND |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat, 7:30-8A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | HORSELAND is an animated series about five girls and two boys who live in spectacular countryside that houses a farm called Horseland. Each of these main characters has a special horse whose personality is similar to its owner's. Horseland and its unique approach of integrating the personality of the main characters and animals serve to reinforce prosocial themes. Horseland is also a "coming of age" series in which viewers experience and learn from the social interactions, hopes, dreams, and even fears of this group of culturally diverse adolescents. From this background, the experiences of sharing, caring, compromise, friendship, respect, and competition emerge to provide the young viewers with social and emotional guidelines for better understanding many of the life-lessons they need to learn as they grow and develop. This program is specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, has educating and informing children as a significant purpose, and otherwise meets the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission's rules. |
| Other Matters (14 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Exploration w/Jarrod Miller |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday, 7-7:30A |
| 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 Exploration with Jarod Miller is a half-hour, live-action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children 13-16. Each week, Jarod looks at exotic and domesticate animals from his own unique perspective. Every week he travels to zoos and aquariums to explore animals that fit a particular theme, whether it's the need for speed or animal heroes, there's always something amazing happening. Filled with energy, youth and humor, Jarod is a welcome visitor in living rooms around America. It is the mission of this program to inspire viewers, children and adults alike, to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. This program clearly meets the goals of providing children with a television show that meets CORE requirements of the FCC. |
| Other Matters (15 of 15) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Childen Talk |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday,9:30-10A |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Children Talk is a weekly half-hour series where children talk about what they know and learn about what they don't know. Featuring nationally known ventriloquist Taylor Mason, each weekly episode of Children Talk provides young viewers with an educational experience by visiting a variety of locations with historical or scientific significance. Visits are combined with practical demonstrations and useful information for building important life skills. Series includes an interview segment where children participate in a question and answer on what they have learned. Gina D's Kids Club is a family-friendly educational television program and DVD video series for preschoolers ages 2-6. Specifically themed shows address the learning needs and potential of young children as they entertain, amuse and delight viewers of all ages through a combination of live action and dynamic 3-D animation. |
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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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