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Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
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Affiliated network | MyNetwork | |
Nielsen DMA | Austin TX | |
Web Home Page Address | www.MyAustinTV.com |
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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 | 0.0 |
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: | 0.0 |
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 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:30am |
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 | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is an Emmy Award winning science education program. Originally produced for public television, Dragonfly TV engages children, parents and teachers in accessible, hands-on science activities. Dragonfly TV is designed to appeal to children ages 13-16 from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds and meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Programming requirements. The programs highlight children doing projects with real hands-on experience and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to investigate science on their own. By modeling and celebrating children's science capabilities, Dragonfly TV shows that if kids can dream it, they can do it! |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Dragonfly TV |
List date and time rescheduled | 11/05/2011-2:30am |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2011-11-05 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (2 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Pets TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:30am |
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 | 8 years to 11 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The program teaches tolerance of various races, creeds and backgrounds while exposing an appreciation to someone else's way of life. Each episode is informative, entertaining and promotes good social values and respect. The series meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Children's Programming requirements. This program provides educational and informational segments exposing the target audience of young viewers to everything pets. Pets from everyday to unique are showcased with information that shares how they evolved to become pets and their geographic origin. Professionals share personal experiences of excitement and love of working with pets and impart motivational and inspirational messages for viewers to pursue more information and education about everything concerning pets. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Pets TV |
List date and time rescheduled | 11/05/2011-3:30pm |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2011-11-05 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (3 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | The Outdoorsman |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday/11:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
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. | A significant purpose of "The Outdoorsman" is to teach youth about the role of sports men and women in this country's overall game management and habitat programs. The show also teaches children about the importance of wildlife, hunting, fishing, ethics, and respect for nature. The program has been shot on location worldwide in places like: New Zealand, Argentina, Namibia, Siberia, Brazil, Botswana, Mexico, South Africa, Iceland, Costa Rica, Canada, Newfoundland, Zimbabwe, and the U.S. This show is thirty minutes in length and is regularly scheduled. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Great Big World With Elizabeth Stanton |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:00am |
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 | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World provides dynamic core programming in the areas of particular concern for teens; includint global, social, educational and wellness issues. Elizabeth and select celebrity friends travel around the world volunteering in areas of specific need, ranging from feeding the hungry in the slums of Kenya to bringing hearing aids to Vietnamese neighborhoods whose citizens have experienced high rates of profound deafness and hearing loss. Elizabeth and friends personal hand-on experiences in the field both inspire teens to engage in selfness, helping behaviors in addition to educating them on where to find volunteer opportunities. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Great Big World With Elizabeth Stanton |
List date and time rescheduled | 11/05/2011-10:30am |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2011-11-05 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (5 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna's Into the Wild |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday/7:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Jack Hanna Into the Wild is a live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. The beginning of each program includes a 15 second video billboard with the recommended rating TV-G E/I. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | On the Spot |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 9:30am |
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 | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The program serves the educational and informational needs of children 16 years of age and under with its program content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find the missing people. Episode synopses are a part of this file. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | On the Spot |
List date and time rescheduled | |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
Date Preempted | 2011-11-05 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (7 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Rescue |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 8:00am |
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 | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The program serves the educational and informational needs of children 16 years of age and younger with its program content, including safety tips and real life in-the-field experiences of professional and ordinary people in taking care of, treating and helping various animals. Episode synopses are a part of this file. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Animal Rescue |
List date and time rescheduled | 11/05/2011-3:00pm |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2011-11-05 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (8 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Swap.TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 7:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program lets kids spend two days in each other's lives. Watch as kids swap across the country, swap schools and swap cultures. They try new foods, learn new sports and even try new jobs. When kids swap lives and leave their regular routines, they always learn a lot about how other kids live and often discover new hobbies that they never knew even existed. They also learn a little about themselves. Young viewers are exposed to the special interests of the swapping youngsters and what adjustments they make to a different life situation. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Swap.TV |
List date and time rescheduled | 1/05/2011-2:00pm |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2011-11-05 |
Episode # | |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (9 of 9) | Response |
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Program Title | Mad About |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday 10:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
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 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Mad About is a children's program that conveys important messages about Life Skills such as personal finance, health and nutrition, fitness, conservation and decision-making in a fun and entertaining way. Each TV episode relies on a small company of skilled comedic actors to explore significant topics within a subject area. It incorporates comic monologues, sketch and improv comedy, eye-catching animation, music videos, humorous "man on the street" interviews, and viewer-created questions about life's issues. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 4) | Response |
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Program Title | Dog Tales |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Sunday/6:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | -1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The program includes dog safety and care tips, as well as informative segments on dog breeds, habits, training and exercise also veterinary experts explain different issues affecting canines. Also included are recommended reading lists about dogs, and children are encouraged to use their writing and creative skills with essay and art contests. |
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 4) | Response |
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Program Title | Missing |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturday/6:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 14 |
Number of Preemptions | -1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The program serves the educational and informational needs of children 16 years of age and under with its program content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find the missing people. Episode synopses are a part of this file. |
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (3 of 4) | Response |
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Program Title | Eco Company |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturday/6:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 14 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Eco Company provides CORE programming in the area of the environment and preservation of the earths resources. Eco Company explores all aspects of being green and understanding how our actions impact the world. The Eco team learns about global warming by asking questions to discover the truths and myths of the global warming issue. They learn about alternative energies by visiting wind farms and solar installations and discovering new energy technologies currently under development. They learn more about recycling, conservation and organics. The ETeam profiles teens and school organizations who have taken it upon themselves to make a difference, young entrepreneurs who are taking their passion for green to develop new ideas, and new products for a sustainable future. Most importantly, each story and each feature is reported by teens and told from their perspective. Additionally, the show provides weekly practical tips that teens, and people of all ages can use in their daily lives. Eco Company uses the technique of peer reporting. The diverse and dynamic cast of teens who make up Eco Company combine their natural curiosity with their enthusiasm to report the informational stories to teens and their families. Each episode employs Eco Company members or hosts who conduct interviews of peers and adults, and experience first hand the demonstration and explanation of the topic. Our Eco Company website can be easily accessed by parents and provides a clear description of the program and types of topics covered. It also provides a listing of the weekly episodes and topics aired on broadcast stations through the USA. Advanced notice of future episodes will also be available to parents and consumers by the website. Eco Company has been reviewed by educators in a variety of disciplines who have endorsed the as an educational resource for teens and satisfies the FCCs requirements for core Educational and Informational programming. |
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (4 of 4) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Exploration w/ Jarod |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Sunday/6:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | -1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 8 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 brings viewers up close and personal with the most fascinating members of the animal kingdom. Animal Exploration entertains, informs, and inspires viewers as Jarod interacts with creatures in unexpected ways. Jarod's unique perspective on creatures large and small is seen in episodes such as "Need for Speed," in which viewers learn about the fast-paced lives of the animals one might expect, like cheetahs, but also about the world's fastest butterfly, the fastest striking snake, and a bird that bears a striking and deadly resemblance to the velociraptor. Each week's show features a "Did You Know?" segment, enabling viewers to take away something from the show that they can use in their own backyards. Come along with Jarod to the nearest and farthest corners of the globe as well as to your local zoo, as he explores the human/animal interaction in the face of an ever-changing world. |
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? | Yes |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
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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 | Rachel Steading |
Address | 908 W. MLK Blvd. |
City | Austin |
State | TX |
Zip | 78701 |
Telephone Number | 512-476-3636 |
Email Address | rachel.steading@kxan.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 licensee has reviewed internal station records and documentation provided to us by program suppliers for compliance with the FCC's commercial limits in children's programs (47 C.F.R. Section 73.670) and the licensee hereby certifies that the station fully complied with these limits for all programs specifically designed for children ages twelve (12) and under. In addition to the programs listed in this report, the station broadcast the following programs specifically designed for children ages twelve (12) and under: None The 11/5 preempted episode of On the Spot was rescheduled to the non-core time of 5:00 AM. |
Other Matters (1 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Dragonfly TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday/7:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program is an Emmy Award winning science education program. Originally produced for public television, Dragonfly TV engages children, parents and teachers in accessible, hands-on science activities. Dragonfly TV is designed to appeal to children ages 13-16 from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds and meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Programming requirements. The programs highlight children doing projects with real hands-on experience and demonstrates practical applications of mathematics and science. It introduces young viewers to a variety of scientific disciplines and challenges them in critical thinking and problem solving skills, while providing valuable information to reach answers. Each episode is engaging, entertaining and educational in structure, allowing children to investigate science on their own. By modeling and celebrating children's science capabilities, Dragonfly TV shows that if kids can dream it, they can do it! |
Other Matters (2 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Pets TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday/8:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program provides educational and informational segments exposing the target audience of young viewers to everything pets. Pets from everyday to unique are showcased with information that shares how they evolved to become pets and their geographic origin. Professionals share personal experiences of excitement and love of working with pets and impart motivational and inspirational messages for viewers to pursue more information and education about everything concerning pets. |
Other Matters (3 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | On The Spot |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday/9:30AM |
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. | This program is all about answering questions On The Spot. We will find out as our host hits the streets to present people with trivia from across the scholastic map. On the Spot presents trivia that everyone shoud know, from the categories of science, math, English, history, art, geography, and more. Our witty and fun host asks the questions, fields the responses, and reveals the right answer with an entertaining explation. The result is a fun, fast paced, man-on-the-street adventure for viewers of all ages. This show is developed by Education and Curriculum Specialists and based on National and State Curriculum Specialists. |
Other Matters (4 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Rescue |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday/8:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
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. | The program serves the educational and informational needs of children 16 years of age and younger with its program content, including safety tips and real life in-the-field experiences of professional and ordinary people in taking care of, treating and helping various animals. Episode synopses are a part of this file. |
Other Matters (5 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna Into the Wild |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday/7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Jack Hanna Into the Wild is a live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each episode the cameras follow Jack as he spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and habitat, teaching as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. The beginning of each program includes a 15 second video billboard with the recommended rating TV-G E/I. |
Other Matters (6 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Swap TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday/7:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program lets kids spend two days in each other's lives. Watch as kids swap across the country, swap schools and swap cultures. They try new foods, learn new sports and even try new jobs. When kids swap lives and leave their regular routines, they always learn a lot about how other kids live and often discover new hobbies that they never knew even existed. They also learn a little about themselves. Young viewers are exposed to the special interests of the swapping youngsters and what adjustments they make to a different life situation. The program teaches tolerance of various races, creeds and backgrounds while exposing an appreciation to someone elses way of life. Each episode is informative, entertaining and promotes good social values and respect. The series meets the educational and informational objectives of the FCC's Children's Programming requirements. |
Other Matters (7 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Great Big World With Elizabeth Stanton |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday/9:00AM |
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. | Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World provides dyamic core programming in the areas of particular concern for young teens; including global, social, educational, and wellness issues. Award-winning teen hostess Ms. Stanton and select celebrity friends travel around the world volunteering in areas of specific need - ranging from feeding the hungry in the slums of Kenya to bringing hearing airds to Vietnamese neighborhoods whose citizens have experienced high rates of profound deafness and hearing loss. Elizabeth and friends' personal hands-on experiences in the field both inspire teens to engage in selfless, helping behaviors in addition to educating them on where and how to find volunteer opportunities. |
Other Matters (8 of 8) | Response |
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Program Title | Mad About |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday/10:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Mad About is a children's program that conveys important messages about Life Skills such as personal finance, health and nutrition, fitness, conservation and decision-making in a fun and entertaining way. Each TV episode relies on a small company of skilled comedic actors to explore significant topics within a subject area. It incorporates comic monologues, sketch and improv comedy, eye-catching animation, music videos, humorous "man on the street" interviews, and viewer-created questions about life's issues. |
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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay. FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application. WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503). |
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I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments. | |
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above. |
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