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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 | NBC | |
Nielsen DMA | Grand Rapids-Kalaz-Battle Crk | |
Web Home Page Address | www.woodtv.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 7) | Response |
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Program Title | THE ZULA PATROL |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday's @ 10:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 10 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Zula Patrol is an entertaining and educational TV series that combines zesty family entertainment with proven educational elements. With a secondary goal of encouraging core values of non-violence and tolerance, the show encourages whole-family participation and interest in learning about science and astronomy, in a fun, comic style. |
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 | THE ZULA PATROL |
List date and time rescheduled | 6/10/2012 @ 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 | |
Episode # | 6-09-2012/ZUL 118R1 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (2 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | JANE AND THE DRAGON |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY'S @ 11:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 10 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | JANE AND THE DRAGON is a coming-of-age story about a middle-class, medieval girl who lives in the Royal Court with her family. As an only child, Jane is raised to be a Lady-in-Waiting but through her determination and a stroke of luck, she ends up being trained as a Knight in the King's Guard. Accompanied by her best friend, a giant green Dragon that lives in her backyard, Jane experiences a series of adventures that test her character and her skills as a young knight in a castle full of friends and foes. Each episode in the show takes us through the problems and challenges Jane encounters and the process she goes through to find the solutions for them. |
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 | JANE AND THE DRAGON |
List date and time rescheduled | 6/10/2012 @ 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 | |
Episode # | 6-09-2012/JAD 207R4 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (3 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | BABAR |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY'S/11:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 10 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | BABAR is an animated show about a young orphaned elephant who finds the strength to rise above the challenges he faces, including the death of his parents, as he journeys through life. Each episode of the show develops a social-emotional message such as taking responsibility, being patient and persistent in hard work, respecting people's privacy, learning to cope with unforeseen changes, and being honest. These messages emerge from the need to resolve a dilemma that is faced by Babar, one of his friends or family members |
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 | BABAR |
List date and time rescheduled | 6/10/2012 @ 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 | |
Episode # | 6-09-2012/BAR 207R3 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (4 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | WILLA'S WILD LIFE |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY'S/12Noon |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 10 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | A new animated series featuring a six-year-old girl, Willa, who is permitted to share her home with an ever-growing menagerie of animals--an elephant, a giraffe, a pair of performing seals, a bear, three penguins, and lots of rabbits. The creatures speak to Willa, offering her advice and friendship from each of their respective points of view. In each episode, Willa faces a challenge at home, in school or in her neighborhood. Her animals and best friend Dooley help her develop solutions to overcome each challenge. With the support of Dooley, the animals and praise from her dad, Willa finds ways to maintain healthy friendships, experience success, develop competence and become altruistic |
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 | WILLA'S WILD LIFE |
List date and time rescheduled | 6/02/2012 @ 9:00AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 6-02/2012/WIL 002R4 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (5 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | PEARLIE |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY'S 12:30pm |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 10 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Pearlie is an adorable pint-sized fairy with a giant-sized heart who has been appointed by Fairy HQ to keep Jubilee Park in sparkling order. Through her nutty, over-the-top plans and events for the park and its residents, she learns important lessons like problem solving and cooperation. This fun and charming series is based on the bestselling book by Australian author Wendy Hammer. |
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 | PEARLIE |
List date and time rescheduled | 6/02/201 @ 9:30AM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 6-02-2012/PEA 106R1 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (6 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | SHELLDON |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS/10:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 6 years to 10 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | SHELLDON is an animated series that takes place in Shell Land, a mythical undersea world populated by characters from a wide array of water-dwelling species. The main character, Shelldon, is an orphaned yoka shell mollusk adopted by the Clam family and living with them in the family-owned Charming Clam Inn. Dr. Shell, an elder and venerated inventor, and Connie, a cowry shell classmate of Shelldon's also live at the inn. Shelldon and his buddies, Herman (a Hermit crab) and Connie, always work together and solve problems that they face in school or in the community. A recurring problem is to staunch the plans of the local millionaire, Cecil Cracken, whose greed puts making money over protecting the environment. Dr. Shell is typically the children's key provider of knowledge and other resources. In each episode, the children learn a significant social-emotional lesson and also share information relating to their ocean habitat and environmental protection. |
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 | SHELLDON |
List date and time rescheduled | 6/10/2012 @ 2:30PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 6-09-2012/SHL 013R3 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (7 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Teen Kids News |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sunday's/11:00am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 12 |
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 | 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 is the first kid-to-kid newscast, created for and delivered by children and hosted by a diverse news team made up of child "journalists" reporting from a professional news set and from the field on stories of interest and educational value to its own audience. Emphasis on diversity and experience to develop a cast of engaging and intelligent African-American, Hispanic, Asian and Caucasian male and female child actors who interact with each other and connect to the viewers. |
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 | Teen Kids News |
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? | |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 6/10/2012/EK 939 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
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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 | Craig Cole |
Address | 120 College SE |
City | Grand Rapids |
State | MI |
Zip | 49503 |
Telephone Number | 616-771-9604 |
Email Address | craig.cole@woodtv.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. | Form was (timely) filed on 07/06/2012, D2 and D3 carriage documentation was corrected, then re-submitted on 01/11/2013. This station airs 6 hours of children's programming on its D2 stream to cover its obligations on both its D2 and D3 streams. 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 |
Other Matters (1 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | LAZYTOWN |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/12Noon |
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 citizens of Lazytown learn the importance of things like eating right and exercising from the ultra-athletic superhero, Sportucus, who must stop the evil plots of Robbie Rotten, who hates physical activity, among other things. |
Other Matters (2 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | PAJANIMALS |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS/10:30AM |
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. | Meet the Pajanimals - CowBella, Apollo, Sweetpea Sue, and Squacky - four snuggly friends who go on fun adventures and sing sweet night time songs to their preschool friends at home! |
Other Matters (3 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | JUSTIN TIME |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11:30am |
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. | It's time for an adventure! Watch Justin and his pals, Olive and Squidgy, as they become stars in the biggest stories of all time, told from every corner of the world! |
Other Matters (4 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | NOODLE AND DOODLE |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS/10AM |
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. | All aboard the Noodle and Doodle Bus! Craft, cook, and play with Sean, Noodle, and Doodle! Have fun learning to cook new and exciting recipes! Then, using recycled materials from the recipe, make fun and exciting crafts for you and your child. Join Doggity and friends as they cook up another special treat! |
Other Matters (5 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | THE WIGGLES |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/12:30pm |
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. | Join The Wiggles as they sing and dance to your favorite songs with their friends Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog, Captain Feathersword, and Henry the Octopus! |
Other Matters (6 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Teen Kids News |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/11am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
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 is the first kid-to-kid newscast, created for and delivered by children and hosted by a diverse news team made up of child "journalists" reporting from a professional news set and from the field on stories of interest and educational value to its own audience. Emphasis on diversity and experience to develop a cast of engaging and intelligent African-American, Hispanic, Asian and Caucasian male and female child actors who interact with each other and connect to the viewers. |
Other Matters (7 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | POPPY CAT |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11am |
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. | Join Poppy Cat and her friends as they embark on extraordinary adventures through fantastical lands. Seen through the eyes of Poppy's imaginative young owner, a little girl called Lara, each episode tells the tale of a very special cat and her colorful band of friends |
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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. |
WOOD License Co., LLC
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