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| Section | Question | Response |
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| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | NBC | |
| Nielsen DMA | Wilmington NC | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.wect.com |
| Question | Response |
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| 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: | 6.0 |
| Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
| Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (1 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Poppy Cat: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 12pm (10/04/14-12/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 12 |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 3 |
| 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. | Poppy Cat, based on the book series by Lara Jones, models the use of imagination and storytelling to encourage creative thinking in viewers. Each episode features the narrator Lara, reading a story about Poppy Cat, to her own cat (who is also named Poppy). She weaves an exciting tale following her imagination, which leads her to distant lands reached by boat, plane, hot air balloon or train. Each story features Poppy Cat as the leader of a group of animal friends, the resident bully Egbert the badger, and other occasionally recurring characters. A prevailing message emerges within each episode to be nice to your friends and always work together. There remains an overarching implicit message within every episode as well: think creatively and exercise your mind through reading and storytelling - for these activities always lead to enjoyment and adventure. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Poppy Cat" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Winning Edge: Channel 44.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 10:30am (10/05/14-12/28/14) |
| 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 Real Winning Edge is a weekly half-hour television series that highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "The Real Winning Edge" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas: Channel 44.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11am (10/04/14-12/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | "Animal Atlas" travels the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. Viewers learn about the animals lives, their history, and the adaptations that have allowed them to survive and thrive. But best of all, viewers meet the animals face to face, whether ape or giant lizard, shark or tiger, or any other amazing animal from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Antarctica, the oceans, and everywhere in between. Ah, wildlife! Ah, the tame and the domesticated! Learning about animals is heartwarming, invigorating, and wildly entertaining all at the same time. Just spin the globe. Anywhere, everywhere animals live, you'll find Animal Atlas. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, Animal Atlas features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing: Channel 44.3 (ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:00am (10/18/14-12/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Missing profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Missing" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Chica Show: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:30am (10/04/14-12/27/14) |
| 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 | 2 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Chica Show features a five-year-old "baby" chick that spends her days with her parents in their costume shop, the Coop. The shop's one employee, Kelly, doubles as Chica's nanny and the ensemble is rounded out with Bunji, a large floppy eared rabbit, and Stitches, a straw mannequin that sits in the window. In each episode Chica develops or encounters a problem that she cannot immediately resolve. Usually her issues involve impulse control, distractibility, judgment, and inter-personal behaviors. She and Kelly usually work on the problem through an adventure-a fantasy transformation to animation- where Bunji and Stitches come alive and join Chica and Kelly for the problem solving process. The core educational content is primarily socio-emotional development as Chica learns how to express herself properly, think before she acts, and interact with others effectively. She often learns that it takes hard work and practice to become proficient at different skills. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "The Chica Show" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life and Win: Channel 44.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 10am (10/05/14-12/28/14) |
| 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. | Live Life and Win is a series of inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, and community; considers topics such as social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills such as the importance of exercise and nutrition. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Live Life and Win" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Ocean Mysteries: Channel 44.3 (ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 12:00pm (10/18/14-12/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| 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. | Ocean Mysteries offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures, comparisons to popular land animals, and analogies to human experience. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Ocean Mysteries" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Young America Outdoors: Channel 44.3 (ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 1:30pm (11/01/14-12/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| 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. | Young American Outdoors introduces young viewers to a wide variety of outdoor activities, explaining the benefits of keeping fit while exploring wonders of nature.In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Young America Outdoors" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Make Television: Channel 44.3 (ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:00am (10/18/14-12/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| 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. | Make Television is the do-it-yourself series for a new generation! It celebrates "Makers" - the inventors, artists, geeks and just plain everyday folks who mix new and old technology to create new-fangled marvels. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Make Television" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life and Win: Channel 44.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:30am (10/04/14-12/27/14) |
| 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. | Live Life and Win is a series of inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, and community; considers topics such as social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills such as the importance of exercise and nutrition. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Live Life and Win" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Zou: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 12:30pm (09/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 0 |
| Total times aired | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Zou is a French series based on the Zou books by Michel Gay. Targeted for children age 2-5, each episode explores the kind of learning issues that emerge from every day encounters in the life of a preschool child. If Zou plays his drums too loud, how can he learn to play them softly? If Zou wants a car, but has only a cardboard box, how can he transform it? If Zou lost his friend's favorite airplane, how does he explain? How can Zou be successful at baking a cake if he has never done it before? How can Zou muster the courage to go to the doctor when he's afraid of injections? These are big issues in the mind and life of a preschool child and Zou demonstrates how to have fun, ask for help, listen to advice, and try different solutions until he can commit to the strategy that works. The show says it, shows it, and does it, in the embedded and naturally occurring lesson within each episode. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Zou" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Zou: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10-12-14/1:30-2PM |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 09-27-14/ZOU114 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | On The Spot: Channel 44.3 (ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:30am (10/18/14-12/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| 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. | On the Spot is a lightning fast game of entertaining trivia from different categories, including: untold history, globetrotting, origins, supernatural, in sickness and in health, myths, now and then, record setters, mad science and bad ideas.In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "On the Spot" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lazytown: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:30am (10/04/14-12/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Lazy Town encourages fitness and healthful habits for preschool children. In the imaginary setting of Lazy Town, characters' eating and fitness habits are linked to problem solving in their world. The lead character is Stephanie, a young girl who guides the audience through the story as she and her friends ("human" puppets) and her Uncle (Mayor Milford Meanswell) navigate life within Lazy Town. Robbie Rotten, the underground spy and influencer who personifies the ethos of Lazy Town, is determined to ruin the health and fitness practices of Stephanie and her friends. When the kids have difficulty with Robbie Rotten, Sportacus (a gymnast/athlete prepared to answer any call for help) comes to the rescue from his home in a zeppelin-like aircraft that hovers over earth. The underlying themes of Lazy Town stress the importance of eating "sports candy" (aka fruits and vegetables), always obtaining sufficient sleep, and going outside to engage in a wide range of physical activities that include playing games, competing athletically, and even building forts and play structures. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Lazytown" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Lazytown: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10-12-14/1-1:30pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 09-27-14/LZT301 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Culture Click: Channel 44.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10am (10/04/14-12/27/14) |
| 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. | Culture Click is a weekly half-hour series that explores the relationship between cultural events and every-day life. It analyzes topics that are trending on the internet and provides insight and perspective on issues that shape our society. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Culture Click" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Young America Outdoors: Channel 44.3 (ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 1:00pm (11/01/14-12/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| 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. | Young American Outdoors introduces young viewers to a wide variety of outdoor activities, explaining the benefits of keeping fit while exploring wonders of nature.In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Young America Outdoors" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (16 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Tree Fu: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11am (10/04/14-12/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | 14 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Tree Fu Tom is a live action/animated series about a little boy who lives in a rural area, yet has a rich fantasy life in the woods behind his home. Tom uses specific movements to summon up magic powers that permit him to morph into an animated hero and fly around in Treetopolis, the fantasy version of his woods. While in Treetopolis, Tom and his friends, Ariella, Twigs, Squirmturn and Zigzoo will invariably run into a problem or disaster that needs fixing. Tom calls upon the audience to practice original dance moves that will bring him "Big World" magic so he and his friends can resolve their challenge of the day. Educational messages reinforce positive socio-emotional content, with examples that model: being loyal to good friends, knowing how to ask for help, doing the right thing instead of what is convenient, making the effort to share rather than being selfish and relying on teamwork in order to accomplish a goal. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Tree Fu Tom" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Tree Fu: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10-12-14/12:30-1pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 09-27-14/TFT116 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (17 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Noodle & Doodle: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 12:30pm (10/04/14-12/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 8 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 8 |
| 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. | Noodle and Doodle, an instructional series, features art and cooking projects around a specific theme. Host, Sean, drives around in a double-decker bus fully equipped with art supplies and a kitchen, ready for any assignment. The projects encourage parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something to display within the child's home. Sean's side-kick, Doggity, is an ever-faithful beagle who transforms into an animated character during interstitial trips to a parallel universe, set in a kitchen full of prank playing animated characters. The art projects typically promote utilizing recycled materials in order to demonstrate that creativity can transform something intended for one purpose into something that achieves a completely different goal. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Noodle and Doodle" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle & Doodle: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10-25-14/9:30-10am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 10-25-14/NAD102 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle & Doodle: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11-29-14/9:30-10am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 11-29-14/NAD125 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle & Doodle: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12-20-14/9:30-10am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 12-20-14/NAD116 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle & Doodle: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11-08-14/9:30-10am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 11-08-14/NAD101 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle & Doodle: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 11-22-14/9:30-10am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 11-22-14/NAD113 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle & Doodle: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 12-06-14/9:30-10am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 12-06-14/NAD121 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle & Doodle: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10-04-14/9:30-10am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 10-04-14/NAD107 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Noodle & Doodle: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10-18-14/9:30-10am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 10-18-14/NAD104 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (18 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Better Planet TV: Channel 44.3 (ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:30am (10/18/14-12/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| 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. | Better Planet explores the importance of learning about our environment and ways to improve the quality of life for everyone in the world. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Better Planet" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (19 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Astroblast; Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10am (10/04/14-12/27/14) |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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. | Astroblast!, based on the book series "Astroblast!" by author and illustrator Bob Kolar, is set on a space station in an unknown solar system. The station is populated by five animal characters and one 3-eyed octopus of unknown derivation. Each episode begins with an everyday conversation or incident that grows into a predicament of some sort needing a solution. While these predicaments take place on a space station populated by animal characters and aliens from different galaxies, the issues and resolutions resonate for a preschool audience. Through comedy and zippy action, our target audience sees how the characters learn lessons for practical living such as how to: keep track of things that belong to you, practice good habits, clean up a space when you've made a mess, rebound from a failure or embarrassing incident, or resist the urge to blame others for your mistakes. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Astroblast!" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (20 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Justin Time: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11am (09/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 0 |
| Total times aired | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Justin Time features a little boy, Justin, who wants very much to master his destiny, have great adventures, and solve problems. He begins with a problem that vexes him and daydreams his way into an adventure that takes him to different places around the world, but also provides him with an experience that helps him solve his problem when he returns home. While on the adventure he is accompanied by Olive, a knowledgeable imaginary playmate, and Squidgy the morphing flying sponge, who provides commentary and comedy along the way.Justin's lessons involve learning, for example, that it takes focus to achieve success, failure can teach what we need to do to succeed next time, or when one path to solve a problem doesn't work, you can find another way to get to your goal. Justin is all about self-directed learning from the young child's perspective and imagination. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Justin Time" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational & informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Justin Time: Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| List date and time rescheduled | 10-12-14/12-12:30pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | |
| Episode # | 09-27-14/JTM106 |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (21 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing: Channel 44.3 (ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 12:30pm (10/18/14-12/27/14) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Missing profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Missing" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (22 of 22) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari Tracks: Channel 44.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:30am (10/04/14-12/27/14) |
| 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. | "Safari Tracks" is an exciting and entertaining series focused entirely on African wildlife. Filmed in exotic African locations, every show will explore the magnificent and mysterious world of Africa's animals, all in their natural habitat. Led by Ushaka, the show's young South African host, SAFARI TRACKS takes the viewer from the brushlands of the Savanna to the great Okavango, from the greatest game reserves to the most remote beaches of Madagascar - and beyond! You'll see everything from rare African birds to "creepy crawlers" to animal babies interacting with their mothers and iblings. "Safari Tracks" educates young viewers about wildlife conservation and shows them how to better support efforts to protect endangered species. All of this while remaining fun, fast-paced and always surprising. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, Safari Tracks features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| 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 | Gary McNair |
| Address | 322 Shipyard Blvd. |
| City | Wilmington |
| State | NC |
| Zip | 28412 |
| Telephone Number | 910-386-5500 |
| Email Address | gmcnair@wect.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. | "The More You Know's" comprehensive website (themoreyouknow.com) provides in-depth referral information, in connection with the on-air public service announcements. Content includes: video of all current public service announcements, a general campaign overview, message boards, kids' pages and referral information by topic to partnering agencies referenced in the PSAs. The site includes a comprehensive list of the campaign's accolades, including Emmy and Peabody awards. In addition, a behind-the-scenes story with clips from talent interviews can be viewed. Wilmington, NC, was selected as the first United States television market to broadcast entirely in digital. This early transition took place on September 8, 2008. Being within the Wilmington, NC, market, WECT was one of the stations to take part in the early digital transition. On September 8, 2008, WECT ceased its analog signal and converted to digital. Since September 8, 2008 WECT has operated as a digital-only station. This FCC 398 was filled out based on the fact that WECT no longer has any analog programming. Therefore, question 10 reports all of our main digital channel programming, as well as our multi-cast digital channel programming. Also, since WECT ceased analog operations and converted to digital-only operations prior to the start of the reporting period, Questions 7(b) and 7(c) are no longer applicable. On 9/26/11, WECT's digital multi-cast channel changed from WECT Plus, to Bounce Wilmington. It was decided that our preempted NBC kids programs from 9/27/14 (due Ryder Cup Golf) would be best made good on 10/5 & 10/12 (outside 3rd Qtr)in order to keep them closer to the original preempt date. Accordingly, the make goods rescheduled to 10/5 were included in the 3rd Q Form 398 since that report was not filed until 10/10. The make goods rescheduled to 10/12, however, are included in this 4th Q Form 398 report and the calculation of the weekly average for the main channel. Since the station reported an unrounded weekly average of 2.846 hours on its main channel for the 3rd Q and a 3.15 weekly average for the 4th Q, the station is able to certify that it has been able to maintain a 3.0 weekly average over the course of the six month period spanning the 3rd and 4th Q's. We added the Escape Channel as a second multicast channel. We went on the air with that channel (44.3) on 10/15/14 at 11am. |
| Other Matters (1 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Live and Win: Channel 44.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:30am (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| 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. | Live Life and Win is a series of inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, and community; considers topics such as social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills such as the importance of exercise and nutrition. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Live Life and Win" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (2 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Astroblast!; Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10AM (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Astroblast!, based on the book series "Astroblast!" by author and illustrator Bob Kolar, is set on a space station in an unknown solar system. The station is populated by five animal characters and one 3-eyed octopus of unknown derivation. Each episode begins with an everyday conversation or incident that grows into a predicament of some sort needing a solution. While these predicaments take place on a space station populated by animal characters and aliens from different galaxies, the issues and resolutions resonate for a preschool audience. Through comedy and zippy action, our target audience sees how the characters learn lessons for practical living such as how to: keep track of things that belong to you, practice good habits, clean up a space when you've made a mess, rebound from a failure or embarrassing incident, or resist the urge to blame others for your mistakes. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Astroblast!" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (3 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing: Channel 44.3 (ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 12:30pm (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Missing profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Missing" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (4 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News: Channel 44.3 (ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 12:00pm (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| 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. | Teen Kids News highlights positive stories about kids doing amazing things and helping to make the world a better place. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, Teen Kids News features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (5 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Tree Fu Tom; Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11AM (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Tree Fu Tom is a live action/animated series about a little boy who lives in a rural area, yet has a rich fantasy life in the woods behind his home. Tom uses specific movements to summon up magic powers that permit him to morph into an animated hero and fly around in Treetopolis, the fantasy version of his woods. While in Treetopolis, Tom and his friends, Ariella, Twigs, Squirmturn and Zigzoo will invariably run into a problem or disaster that needs fixing. Tom calls upon the audience to practice original dance moves that will bring him "Big World" magic so he and his friends can resolve their challenge of the day. Educational messages reinforce positive socio-emotional content, with examples that model: being loyal to good friends, knowing how to ask for help, doing the right thing instead of what is convenient, making the effort to share rather than being selfish and relying on teamwork in order to accomplish a goal. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Tree Fu Tom" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (6 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Safari Tracks: Channel 44.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:30am (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| 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. | "Safari Tracks" is an exciting and entertaining series focused entirely on African wildlife. Filmed in exotic African locations, every show will explore the magnificent and mysterious world of Africa's animals, all in their natural habitat. Led by Ushaka, the show's young South African host, SAFARI TRACKS takes the viewer from the brushlands of the Savanna to the great Okavango, from the greatest game reserves to the most remote beaches of Madagascar - and beyond! You'll see everything from rare African birds to "creepy crawlers" to animal babies interacting with their mothers and iblings. "Safari Tracks" educates young viewers about wildlife conservation and shows them how to better support efforts to protect endangered species. All of this while remaining fun, fast-paced and always surprising. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, Safari Tracks features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (7 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Culture Click: Channel 44.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10am (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| 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. | Culture Click is a weekly half-hour series that explores the relationship between cultural events and every-day life. It analyzes topics that are trending on the internet and provides insight and perspective on issues that shape our society. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Culture Click" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (8 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Animal Atlas: Channel 44.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11am (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| 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 Atlas" travels the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. Viewers learn about the animals lives, their history, and the adaptations that have allowed them to survive and thrive. But best of all, viewers meet the animals face to face, whether ape or giant lizard, shark or tiger, or any other amazing animal from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Antarctica, the oceans, and everywhere in between. Ah, wildlife! Ah, the tame and the domesticated! Learning about animals is heartwarming, invigorating, and wildly entertaining all at the same time. Just spin the globe. Anywhere, everywhere animals live, you'll find Animal Atlas. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, Animal Atlas features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (9 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Live Life and Win: Channel 44.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 10am (1/04/15-3/29/15) |
| 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. | Live Life and Win is a series of inspirational segments and teen success stories of character and personal determination in the arts, school, sports, and community; considers topics such as social responsibility and justice, perseverance, leadership, academic achievement, volunteerism, and life skills such as the importance of exercise and nutrition. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Live Life and Win" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (10 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Poppy Cat; Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 12PM (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Poppy Cat, based on the book series by Lara Jones, models the use of imagination and storytelling to encourage creative thinking in viewers. Each episode features the narrator Lara, reading a story about Poppy Cat, to her own cat (who is also named Poppy). She weaves an exciting tale following her imagination, which leads her to distant lands reached by boat, plane, hot air balloon or train. Each story features Poppy Cat as the leader of a group of animal friends, the resident bully Egbert the badger, and other occasionally recurring characters. A prevailing message emerges within each episode to be nice to your friends and always work together. There remains an overarching implicit message within every episode as well: think creatively and exercise your mind through reading and storytelling - for these activities always lead to enjoyment and adventure. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Poppy Cat" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (11 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Chica Show, The; Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:30AM (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Chica Show features a five-year-old "baby" chick that spends her days with her parents in their costume shop, the Coop. The shop's one employee, Kelly, doubles as Chica's nanny and the ensemble is rounded out with Bunji, a large floppy eared rabbit, and Stitches, a straw mannequin that sits in the window. In each episode Chica develops or encounters a problem that she cannot immediately resolve. Usually her issues involve impulse control, distractibility, judgment, and inter-personal behaviors. She and Kelly usually work on the problem through an adventure-a fantasy transformation to animation- where Bunji and Stitches come alive and join Chica and Kelly for the problem solving process. The core educational content is primarily socio-emotional development as Chica learns how to express herself properly, think before she acts, and interact with others effectively. She often learns that it takes hard work and practice to become proficient at different skills. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "The Chica Show" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (12 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Teen Kids News: Channel 44.3 (ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:30am (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| 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. | Teen Kids News highlights positive stories about kids doing amazing things and helping to make the world a better place. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, Teen Kids News features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (13 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Real Winning Edge, The: Channel 44.2 (BOUNCE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 10:30am (1/04/15-3/29/15) |
| 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 Real Winning Edge is a weekly half-hour television series that highlights adolescents and young adults making the right choices when faced with tough decisions and significant challenges. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "The Real Winning Edge" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (14 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Tomorrow Today: Channel 44.3 (ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:30am (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| 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. | "Tomorrow Today" is an educational video guidebook for young teens as they are exposed to new innovations and research that will serve them if or when they decide to pursue higher education. The series includes various segment topics such as geothermal energy, new forms of transportation, medical breakthroughs and space exploration. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Tomorrow Today" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (15 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | So You Want to Be: Channel 44.3 (ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:00am (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| 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. | "So You Want to Be" reveals information about various occupations for teen viewers, while allowing them to explore the different aspects of a wide assortment of professions. "So You Want to Be" also serves as an important educational tool to help our teens make academic decisions. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "So You Want to Be" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (16 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lazytown; Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 11:30AM (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Lazy Town encourages fitness and healthful habits for preschool children. In the imaginary setting of Lazy Town, characters' eating and fitness habits are linked to problem solving in their world. The lead character is Stephanie, a young girl who guides the audience through the story as she and her friends ("human" puppets) and her Uncle (Mayor Milford Meanswell) navigate life within Lazy Town. Robbie Rotten, the underground spy and influencer who personifies the ethos of Lazy Town, is determined to ruin the health and fitness practices of Stephanie and her friends. When the kids have difficulty with Robbie Rotten, Sportacus (a gymnast/athlete prepared to answer any call for help) comes to the rescue from his home in a zeppelin-like aircraft that hovers over earth. The underlying themes of Lazy Town stress the importance of eating "sports candy" (aka fruits and vegetables), always obtaining sufficient sleep, and going outside to engage in a wide range of physical activities that include playing games, competing athletically, and even building forts and play structures. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Lazytown" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (17 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Missing: Channel 44.3 (ESCAPE) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 10:00am (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Missing profiles the cases of missing children and adults and offers internet safety tips and an instructional message from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Missing" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
| Other Matters (18 of 18) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Noodle and Doodle; Channel 44.1 (WECT PRIMARY) |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 12:30PM (1/03/15-3/28/15) |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 5 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Noodle and Doodle, an instructional series, features art and cooking projects around a specific theme. Host, Sean, drives around in a double-decker bus fully equipped with art supplies and a kitchen, ready for any assignment. The projects encourage parent engagement and often feature families working together to make something to display within the child's home. Sean's side-kick, Doggity, is an ever-faithful beagle who transforms into an animated character during interstitial trips to a parallel universe, set in a kitchen full of prank playing animated characters. The art projects typically promote utilizing recycled materials in order to demonstrate that creativity can transform something intended for one purpose into something that achieves a completely different goal. In compliance with the Children's Television regulations, "Noodle and Doodle" features an on-air icon indicating that each program is "educational and informational" for children. This "E/I" icon is displayed throughout each broadcast, as well as identified to program listing services. |
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