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

FRN:
0002144608
File Number:
CPR-122186
Submit Date:
07/08/2011
Call Sign:
WSYX
Facility ID:
56549
City:
COLUMBUS
State:
OH
Service:
Full Service Television
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
07/08/2011
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Second Quarter of 2011

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Network Affiliation
Affiliated network ABC
Nielsen DMA Columbus OH
Web Home Page Address www.abc6onyourside.com

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream 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: 7.0
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(14)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 14) Response
Program Title Magi-Nation
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon-Fri / 9:30-10 AM; Sundays 10:30-11 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 78
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 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Young Tony Jones is an average teen from Earth who finds himself mysteriously transported to the magical world of Magi-Nation. In these Moonlands Tony befriends two young Magi heroes-intraining who join him on a journey to defeat the evil Shadow Magi who are out to rule their world. Along with their trusty collection of Dream Creatures these new friends must solve riddles, battle evil and discover the secrets hidden in each region on the Moonlands. During their adventures, they just might discover some secrets about themselves! Airs on "digital 2".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (2 of 14) Response
Program Title Stargate Infinity
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 10:00 AM
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. In this animated action-adventure series based on MGM's successful sci-fi movie and television franchise Stargate, four exceptional Air Force Academy cadets and a wrongly court-martialed Stargate veteran must travel through the gated wormholes from one planet to the next in order to protect a mysterious alien creature from the sinister clutches of a new extraterrestrial enemy. Together they must learn to adapt to new cultures and each other while trying to find a safe haven for the alien and clear their names so they can return home. Airs on "digital 2".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (3 of 14) Response
Program Title The Busy World of Richard Scarry
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 11:00 AM & 11:30 AM
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 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This animated series is based on the books by Richard Scarry. The fictional city Busytown is an enchanting place that is abuzz with energy and life. Episodes are divided into multiple segments with different themes. The first and last segments involve the children in Busytown exploring their community. At the end of each segment the children have learned a little about their community and the world they live in. The middle segment shows children life in other cities featuring daily activities of adult characters in places such as Paris or Rome. Each episode includes two song segments in which the first, "Imagine That", teaches various things like general science to how banks work. The second song segment that teaches safety is called "Play it Safe". The aim of the series is to stimulate imagination and foster vicarious play, teach pro-social behavior (such as generosity, friendliness, persistence, altruism, understanding of others points of view, empathy, acceptance of others idiosyncrasies), help children move beyond family attachments to the world of friendships and community, help children develop skills on which academic learning depends such as attention, language, memory, active processing of a story and an interest in reading. Airs on "digital 2".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 14) Response
Program Title Green Screen Adventures
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 10-10:30 AM
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 7 years to 9 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program encourages its viewers to use their creativity, curiosity, confidence, compassion, and enthusiasm for writing and reading and build a foundation for critical thinking and problem solving by using viewers submissions of stories, reports on science, history or literature, persuasive writing and essays, recipes, drawings and poetry as the basis for various program segments. Segments includes: STORY THEATRE, BRAIN GAMES, PUPILS COURT, FOOD FOLKS PUPPETS, DETECTIVE McMYSTERY and JOURNAL JOURNEY. Watching viewer submissions transformed by the cast promotes character development, cooperation and mutual respect of others, as well as inspiring viewers to submit their own entries which may be aired. Airs on "digital 2".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (5 of 14) Response
Program Title That's So Raven
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 10-10:30 AM and 10:30-11 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 2
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 10 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Raven is a teen who is clairvoyant. Because of her special gift, Raven, a normally happy and resourceful girl, sometimes wonders if she is a freak. She has loving & supportive parents who both work outside of the home, which often makes her responsible for her younger brother after school causing the issue of typical sibling rivalry to arise. Raven also has two very close friends, Chelsea and Eddie. Everyone close to Raven knows about her clairvoyant abilities which sometimes gets her in trouble. The episodes focus on how Raven deals with growing up, being clairvoyant and deals with issues such as sibling rivalry, loyalty, self-acceptance, dealing with authority both from parents and at school, honesty, jealousy, the consequences of lying and/or cheating. Airs on "digital 1".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 14) Response
Program Title Real Life 101
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 9:30-10 AM
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. Real life jobs and careers are explored in an energetic style as an educational and informational presentation for teenage viewers. The careers and people chosen to reflect those categories offer a vital inside look at what it would really be like to choose that particular profession. A co-host approach allows for interchange of questions and responses adding viewer stimulation and insight. Airs on "digital 2".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 14) Response
Program Title Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 7-7:30 AM
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. Each week Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Every week Jarod 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 on a weekly basis. It is the mission of this program to inspire viewers, children and adults alike, to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. The producers design each episode 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. Airs on "digital 1".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 14) Response
Program Title The Emperor's New School
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 9-9:30 AM
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 8 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Kuzco, heir to the throne of a mythical Andean country, must graduate from Kuzco Academy before he can become the official Emperor of his land. During this process, he faces the intellectual, physical and social challenges that all teens face. In many episodes Kuzco must thwart attempts by his enemies to stop him from doing well in school. Kuzco struggles to complete his assignments and stay on track to graduate. Kuzco must remain steadfast, study hard, learn from his mistakes, relate to his citizens at all levels of society in order to ascend the throne. His loyal friend, Malina, helps Kuzco stay out of trouble and achieve his goals. Series episodes explore relevant messages, such as, coping with peer pressure, respecting authority, taking responsibility, adhering to foster family and school rules, honesty, acceptance of differences, building self-esteem and trust. Airs on "digital 1".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (9 of 14) Response
Program Title Busytown Mysteries
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 10:30-11 AM
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. Curiosities are everywhere in Busytown and so are Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Sally Cat, Hilda Hippo plus Pig Will and Pig Won't. Each episode is an innovative blend of humor and learning based around six unforgettable friends and many other colorful characters from the amazing world of Richard Scarry's books. Viewers follow the friends as they scour Busytown looking for the answer to the episode's mystery. Airs on "digital 2".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 14) Response
Program Title Dance Revolution
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 12:30 PM
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 10 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Tweens and teens bring their freshest moves to Dance Revolution, the sensational dance competition where teams of dancers incorporate innovative moves into their existing choreography and create revolutionary new routines. Hosted by popular DJ Rick, kid-friendly celebrity judges determine the winners as the dance crews perform to the juicy sounds of the Dance Revolution house band, the Slumber Party Girls! Find out who takes home the Grand Prize of a $20,000 scholarship! Airs on "digital 2".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (11 of 14) Response
Program Title Hannah Montana
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 7:30-8 AM
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 10 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Thirteen-year-old Mylie Stewart, recently moved from Tennessee to Malibu, CA, leads a double life. By day she attends public high school, along with her older brother Jackson, but by night she is emerging pop star Hannah Montana. Except for her family, only her two best friends, Oliver and Lilly, and her bodyguard know about Mylies career as a singer, and she strives to maintain privacy, fearing that her new classmates would treat her very differently if they knew of her stage identity. Miley has ordinary teenage insecurities, but remains true to herself, despite the allure of concert life, the limos, parties, and glamorous clothes. Stories examine social issues such as peer pressure, integrity, family rules, jealousy, friendship, loyalty, and issues related to bereavement. Airs on "digital 1".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (12 of 14) Response
Program Title The Replacements
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 9:30-10 AM
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 1
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Riley and Todd, siblings who were raised in an orphanage after the death of their parents, long to be adopted. They find a comic book advertisement for Replacement parents for a $1.98 fee and decide to send the money. They acquire an unorthodox pair of Replacement parents, Dick Daring, a former daredevil stuntman, and Agent K., a British super-spy. Neither seems to know much about parenting, although their intentions are good. Their attempts to forge a family and adjust to a new school are both touching and comedic. Stories revolve around issues such as cooperating with household/family rules, taking responsibility, fairness, building self-esteem, and trust. Airs on "digital 1".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (13 of 14) Response
Program Title Cake
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 12:00 PM
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 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Cake, super creative teen, hosts a cable access show, Cake TV, with the help of her three best friends, Miracle, Amy and Benjamin. The show is produced out of Cake's garage and co-hosted by the three girls who show their audience how to take ordinary, everyday items (t-shirts, CD cases, plush toys) and make them extraordinary using a little imagination, and a glue gun! Airs on "digital 2".
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (14 of 14) Response
Program Title The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 7-7:30 AM
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 11 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program takes place in a luxury hotel in Boston, where twelve-year-old identical twins Zack and Cody live with their divorced mom. One of the twins is polite and shy and excels in academics, while the other, an athlete, extrovert, barely scrapes by in school, due to disinterest and lack of effort, and instead often instigates wacky plans for outwitting hotel authorities, caregivers, and their mother. Series episodes explore sibling rivalry, conflicts with parents, divorce, household and hotel rules, family income limitations, responsibility, self-esteem, and peer pressure. Airs on "digital 1".
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 Rick White
Address 1261 Dublin Road
City Columbus
State OH
Zip 43215
Telephone Number 614-481-6675
Email Address rwhite@sbgnet.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. During the 2nd Quarter of 2011, WSYX-TV telecast numerous public-service announcements aimed at children 16 years of age and under. Those PSAs include: Credit counsel you're not alone, Patty and Ross say Estimate Your Benefits Online, Patty and Poppo say Let Someone Know about Extra Help, KIDS Get Involved, Mortgage Counsel Friends, AD Council Adoption Kids Forest Matchsticks, Kids Guide Dog, Kids Forest Fuse, Kids Forest Bambi, Kids Guide Dog, ASPCA Speechless, Free Antenna TV NAB, Step Up To Quality, PARTICIPATE Faith Hill, PARTICIPATE Matthew M, PARTICIPATE Morgan Freeman, KIDS Literacy Oz, KIDS Literacy Camelot, North Shore Animal Gregg Biffle NASCAR, KIDS Consequences Emergency Preparedness, Ad Council Bird Adoption, Ad Council Cheerleading Adoption, Ad Council Camping Trip Adoption, Puppies are not Products, Adoption Good Mother National, National Alliance for Mental Illness, Be a Player KIDS Ad Council, Energy Balance KIDS Ad Council, Conservation Save Water KIDS Ad Council, Ditched Pet Adoption Ad Council, White Collar Pet Adoption National, KIDS National Runaway Chat With Ludacris, KIDS Lets Move Blackout, KIDS Lets Move Park Day, KIDS Lets Move Huddle and KIDS Big Brothers Sisters Start Something. Our general audience programs, which also serve children 16 years of age and under, include our local news which airs Monday-Friday @ 5am, 6am, 12pm, 5pm, 6pm and 11pm and Saturday & Sunday 6pm & 11pm. Non-broadcast efforts directed toward children include numerous public appearances this quarter by News personnel. Public appearances are ongoing projects.

Other Matters (21)

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Other Matters (1 of 21) Response
Program Title That's So Raven
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 10-10:30 AM and 10:30-11 AM (7/2 - 8/27)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 18
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 10 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Raven is a teen who is clairvoyant. Because of her special gift, Raven, a normally happy and resourceful girl, sometimes wonders if she is a freak. She has loving & supportive parents who both work outside of the home, which often makes her responsible for her younger brother after school causing the issue of typical sibling rivalry to arise. Raven also has two very close friends, Chelsea and Eddie. Everyone close to Raven knows about her clairvoyant abilities which sometimes gets her in trouble. The episodes focus on how Raven deals with growing up, being clairvoyant and deals with issues such as sibling rivalry, loyalty, self-acceptance, dealing with authority both from parents and at school, honesty, jealousy, the consequences of lying and/or cheating. Airs on "digital 1".
Other Matters (2 of 21) Response
Program Title Eco Company
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 10-10:30 AM (eff. 9/3)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 4
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 is a teen-hosted program that profiles individuals and organizations committed to environmental issues, reports on the latest recycling and nature conservation efforts and advances in renewable energies and carbon footprint-reducing technology, and offers advice on how to be more eco-wise while performing daily activities. The show also includes 'eco bytes' (bits of trivia related to environmental issues) and video footage uploaded by teen viewers to the show's website. This kid-friendly series uses peer reporting to address various environmental issues from a youthful point of view. By doing so, it enthusiastically encourages young adults to become more proactive about environmentalism rather than just talking about the importance of living green. It also stresses the positive impact that young people's efforts, no matter how small they might seem, can have on the larger world around them. Airs on "digital 1".
Other Matters (3 of 21) Response
Program Title Magi-Nation
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays 10:30-11 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 7 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Young Tony Jones is an average teen from Earth who finds himself mysteriously transported to the magical world of Magi-Nation. In these Moonlands Tony befriends two young Magi heroes-intraining who join him on a journey to defeat the evil Shadow Magi who are out to rule their world. Along with their trusty collection of Dream Creatures these new friends must solve riddles, battle evil and discover the secrets hidden in each region on the Moonlands. During their adventures, they just might discover some secrets about themselves! Airs on "digital 2".
Other Matters (4 of 21) Response
Program Title The Country Mouse and City Mouse Adventures
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon-Fri 9:30-10:30am (eff. 7/1)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 66
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 9 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The much-loved children??s fable comes to television in a brand new way, full of mysteries, adventures and characters with a unique mouse perspective on the world. Come along with Emily, the practical Country Mouse, and her sophisticated City Mouse cousin, Alexander. These two affable travelers visit friends and family around the globe, stumbling across mastermind criminals, royalty, famous inventors, artists and an array of fellow adventurers. Each adventure is based on a real event that took place at the beginning of the 20th century. Airs on "digital 2".
Other Matters (5 of 21) Response
Program Title Awesome Adventures
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 7:30-8 AM (eff. 9/3)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 4
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, & entertain children 13-16 about the world around them. Each journey is a lesson in the beauty of natures, its creatures, & the people who inhabit the land. The shows are not designed to be "preachy" or overly pedantic, but rather, the goal is to make the learning fun. Airs on "digital 1".
Other Matters (6 of 21) Response
Program Title Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 10-10:30 AM
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. Each week Jarod looks at exotic and domestic animals from his own unique perspective. Every week Jarod 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 on a weekly basis. It is the mission of this program to inspire viewers, children and adults alike, to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. The producers design each episode 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. Airs on "digital 1".
Other Matters (7 of 21) Response
Program Title The Emperor's New School
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 9-9:30 AM (7/2 - 8/27)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 9
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 11 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Kuzco, heir to the throne of a mythical Andean country, must graduate from Kuzco Academy before he can become the official Emperor of his land. During this process, he faces the intellectual, physical and social challenges that all teens face. In many episodes Kuzco must thwart attempts by his enemies to stop him from doing well in school. Kuzco struggles to complete his assignments and stay on track to graduate. Kuzco must remain steadfast, study hard, learn from his mistakes, relate to his citizens at all levels of society in order to ascend the throne. His loyal friend, Malina, helps Kuzco stay out of trouble and achieve his goals. Series episodes explore relevant messages, such as, coping with peer pressure, respecting authority, taking responsibility, adhering to foster family and school rules, honesty, acceptance of differences, building self-esteem and trust. Airs on "digital 1".
Other Matters (8 of 21) Response
Program Title Whaddyado
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 9:30-10 AM (eff. 9/3)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 4
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. Is an E/I series where we present real life situations teens may find themselves in and use actual footage to figure out the best way to handle different problems. Such as... "What do you do if you are the first person at an accident scene? "What do you do if you are shopping with a friend and he/she begins to shop lift?" We talk to various experts who explain what the proper action or reaction should be when faced with either a perilous situation or a moral dilemma. Important information presented so that teens will be interested in learning "Whaddyado"...both entertaining and educational. Airs on "digital 1".
Other Matters (9 of 21) Response
Program Title Dance Revolution
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 12:30 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 10 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Tweens and teens bring their freshest moves to Dance Revolution, the sensational dance competition where teams of dancers incorporate innovative moves into their existing choreography and create revolutionary new routines. Hosted by popular DJ Rick, kid-friendly celebrity judges determine the winners as the dance crews perform to the juicy sounds of the Dance Revolution house band, the Slumber Party Girls! Find out who takes home the Grand Prize of a $20,000 scholarship! Airs on "digital 2".
Other Matters (10 of 21) Response
Program Title The Busy World of Richard Scarry
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 11:00 AM & 11:30
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 2 years to 5 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This animated series is based on the books by Richard Scarry. The fictional city Busytown is an enchanting place that is abuzz with energy and life. Episodes are divided into multiple segments with different themes. The first and last segments involve the children in Busytown exploring their community. At the end of each segment the children have learned a little about their community and the world they live in. The middle segment shows children life in other cities featuring daily activities of adult characters in places such as Paris or Rome. Each episode includes two song segments in which the first, "Imagine That", teaches various things like general science to how banks work. The second song segment that teaches safety is called "Play it Safe". The aim of the series is to stimulate imagination and foster vicarious play, teach pro-social behavior (such as generosity, friendliness, persistence, altruism, understanding of others points of view, empathy, acceptance of others idiosyncrasies), help children move beyond family attachments to the world of friendships and community, help children develop skills on which academic learning depends such as attention, language, memory, active processing of a story and an interest in reading. Airs on "digital 2".
Other Matters (11 of 21) Response
Program Title Wild About Animals
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 7-7:30 AM (eff. 9/3)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 4
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. Is an E/I program hosted by Emmy award winning actress Mariette Hartley. Each week this series brings its viewers entertaining and interesting stories about the world's most fascinating animals. Each episode consists of four (4) different stories designed to teach kids 13-16 about both exotic and unique animals as well as to educate them further about animals in our own backyard. Great family programming! "Wild About Animals" has received numerous awards for excellence in family programming. Airs on "digital 1".
Other Matters (12 of 21) Response
Program Title Teen Kids News
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 10:30-11 AM (eff. 9/3)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 4
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 educational as well as highly entertaining. It is designed to appeal to the audience on its own level. The focus of the program is young people, always letting them tell their stories in their own words. This program serves the audience by inserting the clear voice of the kid into the adult-dominated media and provides a unique perspective to the news that is not currently available on network television." Airs on "digital 1".
Other Matters (13 of 21) Response
Program Title Busytown Mysteries
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 10:30-11 AM
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. Curiosities are everywhere in Busytown and so are Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, Sally Cat, Hilda Hippo plus Pig Will and Pig Won't. Each episode is an innovative blend of humor and learning based around six unforgettable friends and many other colorful characters from the amazing world of Richard Scarry's books. Viewers follow the friends as they scour Busytown looking for the answer to the episode's mystery. Airs on "digital 2".
Other Matters (14 of 21) Response
Program Title Hannah Montana
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 7:30-8 AM (7/2 - 8/27)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 9
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 10 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Thirteen-year-old Mylie Stewart, recently moved from Tennessee to Malibu, CA, leads a double life. By day she attends public high school, along with her older brother Jackson, but by night she is emerging pop star Hannah Montana. Except for her family, only her two best friends, Oliver and Lilly, and her bodyguard know about Mylies career as a singer, and she strives to maintain privacy, fearing that her new classmates would treat her very differently if they knew of her stage identity. Miley has ordinary teenage insecurities, but remains true to herself, despite the allure of concert life, the limos, parties, and glamorous clothes. Stories examine social issues such as peer pressure, integrity, family rules, jealousy, friendship, loyalty, and issues related to bereavement. Airs on "digital 1".
Other Matters (15 of 21) Response
Program Title Real Life 101
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 9:30-10 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Real life jobs and careers are explored in an energetic style as an educational and informational presentation for teenage viewers. The careers and people chosen to reflect those categories offer a vital inside look at what it would really be like to choose that particular profession. A co-host approach allows for interchange of questions and responses adding viewer stimulation and insight. Airs on "digital 2".
Other Matters (16 of 21) Response
Program Title The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 7-7:30 AM (7/2 - 8/27)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 9
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 11 years to 13 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program takes place in a luxury hotel in Boston, where twelve-year-old identical twins Zack and Cody live with their divorced mom. One of the twins is polite and shy and excels in academics, while the other, an athlete, extrovert, barely scrapes by in school, due to disinterest and lack of effort, and instead often instigates wacky plans for outwitting hotel authorities, caregivers, and their mother. Series episodes explore sibling rivalry, conflicts with parents, divorce, household and hotel rules, family income limitations, responsibility, self-esteem, and peer pressure. Airs on "digital 1".
Other Matters (17 of 21) Response
Program Title Green Screen Adventures
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 10-10:30 AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 7 years to 9 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This program encourages its viewers to use their creativity, curiosity, confidence, compassion, and enthusiasm for writing and reading and build a foundation for critical thinking and problem solving by using viewers submissions of stories, reports on science, history or literature, persuasive writing and essays, recipes, drawings and poetry as the basis for various program segments. Segments includes: STORY THEATRE, BRAIN GAMES, PUPILS COURT, FOOD FOLKS PUPPETS, DETECTIVE McMYSTERY and JOURNAL JOURNEY. Watching viewer submissions transformed by the cast promotes character development, cooperation and mutual respect of others, as well as inspiring viewers to submit their own entries which may be aired. Airs on "digital 2".
Other Matters (18 of 21) Response
Program Title Cake
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 12:00 PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Cake, super creative teen, hosts a cable access show, Cake TV, with the help of her three best friends, Miracle, Amy and Benjamin. The show is produced out of Cake's garage and co-hosted by the three girls who show their audience how to take ordinary, everyday items (t-shirts, CD cases, plush toys) and make them extraordinary using a little imagination, and a glue gun! Airs on "digital 2".
Other Matters (19 of 21) Response
Program Title Stargate Infinity
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sundays / 10:00 AM
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. In this animated action-adventure series based on MGM's successful sci-fi movie and television franchise Stargate, four exceptional Air Force Academy cadets and a wrongly court-martialed Stargate veteran must travel through the gated wormholes from one planet to the next in order to protect a mysterious alien creature from the sinister clutches of a new extraterrestrial enemy. Together they must learn to adapt to new cultures and each other while trying to find a safe haven for the alien and clear their names so they can return home. Airs on "digital 2".
Other Matters (20 of 21) Response
Program Title The Replacements
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 9:30-10 AM (7/2 - 8/27)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 9
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Riley and Todd, siblings who were raised in an orphanage after the death of their parents, long to be adopted. They find a comic book advertisement for Replacement parents for a $1.98 fee and decide to send the money. They acquire an unorthodox pair of Replacement parents, Dick Daring, a former daredevil stuntman, and Agent K., a British super-spy. Neither seems to know much about parenting, although their intentions are good. Their attempts to forge a family and adjust to a new school are both touching and comedic. Stories revolve around issues such as cooperating with household/family rules, taking responsibility, fairness, building self-esteem, and trust. Airs on "digital 1".
Other Matters (21 of 21) Response
Program Title Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Saturdays / 9-9:30 AM (eff. 9/3)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 4
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. Wildlife expert and animal ambassador, Jack Hanna, brings the viewer face-to face with the best of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series that will engage viewers 13-16, as well as the whole family, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different top ten each week in a variety of categories. What are the top ten fastest animals in Africa, tallest insects, biggest eaters, smartest birds. Jack will answer all of these questions and more. As Jack reveals the categories, he gives further insights and interesting facts about the animals allowing viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the fascinating animal kingdom in Jack Hannas Wild Countdown. Airs on "digital 1".

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