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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | MeTV | |
Nielsen DMA | Little Rock-Pine Bluff | |
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 5.0 |
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: | 3.0 |
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (1 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Mystery Hunters |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 9:00 & 9:30 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
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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. | Teenage hosts Araya and Christina investigate real-life reports of mysteries such as spirits, legendary creatures, monsters, dinosaurs and UFOs. They use scientific rigor to try to find plausible explanations for the sightings and eye-witness accounts that trigger their investigations. In another section of the show, Doubting Dave, a scientist, attempts to explain mysterious personal experiences that have been emailed in by viewers, in a feature called "V-Files", as well as a way to create your own versions of the mysteries in the show in his "Mystery Lab" segment. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Travel Thru History |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 8:00 a.m. & 8:30 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Travel Thru History is designed t spark interest and enthusiasm in teens and their families to learn about our country's rich and fascinating history. The series visits diverse locales across the U.S. from Las Vegas to Key West. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Green Screen Adventures |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 7:00 a.m.& 7:30 am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
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Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 7 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Green Screen Adventures presents stories and drawings by elementary students from 2nd through 8th grade. School administrators, classroom teachers, and families can submit student's works. A creative cast of improv actors makes the writing come to life using story theatre, game shows, and puppetry. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Making Stuff |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun. 10:00 & 10:30 |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
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Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 7 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The main objective of the 104 live action and 2D digital segments is to show curious young viewers how everyday objects they encounter are designed and made. The series was filmed on location in Europe and North America in factories, workshops, and food plants. Each segment opens with an item to be investigated, followed by the two hosts, "Gear" and "Wiz," taking off on a voyage of discovery to understand the workings of the item and reveal the secrets behind how it is made. For ages 4-7, the series key educational and informational goals are to: 1) educate children about the workings of everyday objects and how they are made and 2) to introduce children to the many fascinating objects around them and spark curiosity and the desire to learn more about those objects. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Wibbly Pig |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun 8:00 a.m. & 8:30 am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
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Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 4 years to 8 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Wibbly Pig is an animated preschool comedy series that takes the daily routine of a young child and finds humor and fun in every part of it. Wibbly simply does what children do. From day to day activities like getting into bed, wrapping a present or climbing a tree, to fantasy play like meeting a giant or going to the moon. Wibbly moves seamlessly in and out of fantasy play echoing the way children really interact and play. Wibbly turns the simplest tasks into a comedy routine, sharing it with his very best friend - the viewer. Wibbly engages the viewer by talking directly to the camera. This makes the viewer feel safe, included, involved and most of all, important. With highly regarded Creative and Educational Consultants onboard to ensure ageappropriate learning in every episode, preschoolers will gain a variety of skills including: - Early Academics: colors, shapes, numbers via preschool activities. - Social Skills: interactivity with the viewer and friends - Imaginative Play: springboards and inspirational ideas to fire-up children's play and imaginations Learning will also be reinforced through song in every episode. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 2 to 6 year olds, at the beginning and throughout each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 6) | Response |
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Program Title | Artzooka |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun. 9:00 & 9:30 am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
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Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
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Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 9 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | A half hour series blending live action and animation to show kids that art is everywhere and that there is an artist in each one of them! Targeting kids 6 - 9, Artzooka! provides audiences with traditional techniques in unconventional ways and teaches children to draw outside the lines and create their own masterpieces. The works created represent a broad spectrum of art including digital movies, silk-screened t-shirts and lamps made from oranges?! What will you Artzooka! today? Meet Jeremie! He leads the Artzooka! charge in each and every episode...and has a really great time doing it. Like the cooler older brother you always wanted, Jeremie shows kids how to create things they never thought they could, and using things they never thought of...like creating your own gift wrap with shaving cream, or a mask made out of egg shell...even a lamp made of orange slices! The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to 6 to 9 year olds, at the beginning and throughout each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
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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 | Jessica Betterton |
Address | 14524 Cantrell Road, St. 140 |
City | Little Rock |
State | AR |
Zip | 72223 |
Telephone Number | 501492-8202 |
Email Address | jbetterton@duo-media.com |
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. |
Other Matters (1 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Children Talk - both |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 8:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 9 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Children Talk is a weekly half-hour series where children talk about what they know an learn about what they don't. Featuring nationally known ventriloquist Taylor Mason, each weekly episode of Children Talk provides young viewers with an educational experience by visiting a variety of locations with historical or scientific significance. Visits are combined with practical demonstrations and useful information for building important life skills. Series includes an interview segment where children participate in a question and answer session on what they have learned. |
Other Matters (2 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Mama Mirabelle both |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun 8:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 6 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies is designed to promote preschool children's appreciation and understanding of animal life and to foster their recognition of ways in which animal and human experiences are similar and different. For ages 2-6, the series has four educational and informational goals: (1) to foster understanding of animal customs and behaviors, (2) to encourage reflection on similarities and differences between their own lives and the animals' lives, (3) to introduce preschool children to an array of different animals in the kingdom and enrich their ability to describe and communicate about them and (4) to motivate preschool children to appreciate the wonder and beauty of animals and animal life. In each episode, children will be immersed in a topic that will be the basis of a compelling story with a problem and resolution. Sample topics include: grooming habits, communication, caring for the young, eating habits, shelter, etc. Children will leave the episode with a simple, clear understanding of how this topic can play out in the animal world. They will be exposed to a variety of situations/customs that will invite them to consider how this topic plays out in their own lives and what it means to them, e.g., what does shelter mean to me? How do I deal with cold weather? How do I communicate? etc. |
Other Matters (3 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Iggy Arbuckle - both |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun. 10:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 6 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | A significant purpose of National Geographic Kids' Iggy Arbuckle is to educate and inform children between the ages of 6 and 12. The educational and informational objectives of the series are: (1) to motivate children's interest in nature; (2) to introduce conservation ideas; (3) to inspire positive attitudes toward science, nature and education and (4) model age appropriate problem solving behavior. Each of the fifty-two 11-minute animated segments explores a different situational drama problem that main character Pig Ranger Iggy Arbuckle and his pal Jiggers must address as they care for and protect the Great Kookamunga. A fast-paced, animated buddy comedy series with character-driven stories that emphasize wild adventure, friendship and exploration of the natural world. |
Other Matters (4 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Edgemont |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun. 9:30 a.m. |
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. | Edgemont is designed to entertain its core teen audience and also to inform and educate its viewers about issues that arise in school and at home. The storylines focus on social and emotional challenges faced by all secondary school students, from forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships, to ethical and moral choices. The objective of the series is to demonstrate models of behavior for teen viewers, allowing them to consider choices that they themselves may face, to witness the potential outcomes of these choices and gain positive tools that they can use to resolve issues and conflicts in a constructive way. |
Other Matters (5 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Green Acres Adventures - both |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 7:00 a.m. / Sun. 7:00 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Length of Program | 60 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 7 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Green Screen Adventures presents stories and drawings by elementary students from 2nd through 8th grade. School administrators, classroom teachers, and families can submit student's works. A creative cast of improv actors makes the writing come to life using story theatre, game shows, and puppetry. |
Other Matters (6 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Workforce (both |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 8:30 a.m. |
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. | Workforce is a half-hour series designed to help young people make educated decisions about their future careers. In each episode, four teens are catapulted into a job for one day to find out first hand what different careers are all about. With a good sense of humor and a healthy understanding of humility, these teens take on various jobs including zookeeper, plastic surgeon, private detective, city mayor, veterinarian, crane operator, farmer, web designer, juggler, butcher and everything in between. |
Other Matters (7 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Travel Thru History (both |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat. 9:00 a.m. |
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. | Travel Thru History is designed t spark interest and enthusiasm in teens and their families to learn about our country's rich and fascinating history. The series visits diverse locales across the U.S. from Las Vegas to Key West. |
Other Matters (8 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Safari (16.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat 9:30 a.m. |
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 provides core programming in the areas of global ecology, wildlife biology and species conservation and preservation. Emmy award-winning host and wildlife expert John Ross travels to the farthest reaches of the world to bring the viewers face to face with some of the planet's most interesting animals. Safari offers a dynamic television experience for teens - with the exciting experience of exploring the fascinating world of wildlife and at the same time discovering what needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitat so that they can live on in the wild. Various age-appropriate global wildlife and ecology issues are introduced to the viewing audience with in-depth and thoughtful explanations. |
Other Matters (9 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Toot & Puddle both |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun 8:30 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 2 years to 7 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Toot & Puddle is a story of exploration, both home and afar; it's a story about being yourself and being a good friend. For ages 2-7, the series key educational and informational goals are: (1) to encourage exploration and adventure, exciting kids about the world (2) to teach children about other cultures, including geography, music and history and (3) to provide age-appropriate problem solving behavior for children to model how to be a good friend, how to be yourself and how to celebrate differences. Two friends, Toot and Puddle, live together in Woodcock Pocket. Toot loves to go see the world, Puddle prefers to stay at home. Each episode has one of the friends learning about life--whether it's through Toot's eyes with an international view or through Puddle's experiences back at home with their friends. Children learn about geography, conversational foreign language terms and cultural customs and traditions across the globe. |
Other Matters (10 of 10) | Response |
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Program Title | Are We There Yet? World Adventures - both |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sun. 9:00 & 9:30 a.m. |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 8 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Are We There Yet? World Adventure is a global adventure series for kids by kids, hosted by very real brother and sister duos. Through journal entries, crayon-drawn travel logs, on-location kid chatter, and voice narration the hosts explore a world of playground-inspired adventures as they celebrate familiar childhood themes and experiences in some truly unfamiliar locations across the globe. For ages 4-8, the series has several educational and informational goals: (1) to teach basic geography and historical context of well-known world sights (2) to develop appreciation for and encourage reflection on similarities and differences between cultures (3) to reinforce the notion that we are all part of one big world, no matter how far away we are and (4) to inspire a sense of world exploration and adventure. The kid hosts bring viewers along on their unscripted adventures that embrace our cultural similarities and delight in our differences. In each episode our hosts visit a manmade or natural wonder, have an adventure involving animals, and learn about a new culture by visiting with local kids from different countries around the world. |
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