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Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
Affiliated network | ABC/FOX | |
Nielsen DMA | Springfield-Holyoke MA | |
Web Home Page Address | WWW.WGGB.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 | 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 | 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: | 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 14) | Response |
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Program Title | The Replacements |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/9:30-10:00 AM ET |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 8 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Riley and Todd, siblings who were raised in an orphanage after the death of their parents, long to be adopted. They find a comic book advertisement for "replacement" parents for a $1.98 fee and decide to send the money. They acquire an unorthodox pair of Replacement Parents, Dick Darling, a former daredevil stuntman, and Agent K., a British super-spy. Neither seems to know much about parenting, although their intentions are good. Their attempts to forge a family and adjust to a new school are both touching and comedic. Stories revolve around issues such as cooperating with household/family rules, taking responsibility, fairness, building self-esteem, and trust. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | The Young Icons |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:30-9 AM EST |
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 Young Icons offers viewers a glimpse inside the lives of the brightest and the best of American Youth (ages 18 and younger), including world class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars and entrepeneurs. These extrordinary young people are making a real difference in the world, proving that any goal is attainable. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7-7:30am & 7:30-8 am EST |
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. | Reknown animal expert Jack Hanna travels the world to remote areas to study animals in their natural habitat. In each episode of these programs, viewers learn as cameras follow Jack Hanna as he spends time with natures creatures and various experts that are knowledgeable about each animal and their habitat. Each episode is designed to reveal to viewers the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. Mr. Hanna's journeys include Alaska where he observes brown bears and the effect of the declining salmon runs has on the brown bear population, the Great Barrier Reef to explore its development, and to a farm for exotic animals located in Missouri where wildlife preservation and history come together. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | ANIMAL RESCUE |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9-9:30 AM EST |
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 Rescue's program content educates and informs children 13-16 of age, including safety tips, information about various animals, and their habitats. The programs also show real life in-the-field experience of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating and helping various animals, as well as exhibiting good social responsibility and promoting strong personal community values. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | Hannah Montana |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11-11:30 AM ET |
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 | 10 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Thirteen-year-old Miley Stewart, recently moved from Tennessee to Malibu, CA, leads a double life. By day she attends public high school, along with her older brother Jackson, but by night she is emerging pop star "Hannah Montana". Except for her family, only her two best friends, Oliver and Lilly, and her bodyguard know about Miley's career as a singer, and she strives to maintain privacy, fearing that her new classmates would treat her very differently if they knew of her stage identity. Miley has ordinary teenage insecurities, but remains true to herself, despite the allure of concert life, the limos, parties, and glamorous clothes. Stories examine social issues such as peer pressure, integrity, family rules, jealousy, friendship and loyalty, and issues related to bereavement. |
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 | Hannah Montana |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, January 8, 2011, 12 noon-12:30 PM ET |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Saturday, January 1, 2011, 11-11:30 AM ET |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (6 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | SWAP TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8-8:30 AM EST |
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. | Swap TV is a fun, fast-paced series where two kids swap lives for a once-in-a-lifetime weekend adventure. Youths from different backgrounds exchange life experiences and learn invaluable lessions about people, places and cultures. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | DRAGONFLY TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7-7:30 AM EST |
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. | Dragonfly TV features real kids doing real science. Series demonstrates practical applications of math and science with enjoyable, hands-on projects, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Young viewers see kids like themselves investigating, dreaming and doing. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | That's So Raven |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/10:00-10:30 & 10:30-11 AM ET |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 10 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Raven is a teenager who is clairvoyant. Because of her special gift, Raven, a normally happy and resourceful girl, sometimes wonders if she is a freak. She has loving and supportive parents who both work outside of the home, which often makes her responsible for her younger brother after school causing the issue of typical sibling rivalry to arise. Raven also has two very close friends Chelsea and Eddie. Everyone close to Raven knows about her clairvoyant abilities which sometimes get her in trouble. The episodes focus on how Raven deals with growing up, being clairvoyant and deals with issues such as sibling rivalry, loyalty, self-acceptance, dealing with authority both from parents and at school, honesty, jealousy, and the consequences of lying and/or cheating. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (9 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | CAREER DAY |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 11:30-12 noon EST |
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. | Career Day introduces young adults to career exploration and awareness. It provides an avenue to view experts experiences that led them to chose their career. It supports current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of children ages 13 and up. Its attributes and advice emphasized by guests instill a grounded balance of priorities, dedication, and perseverance children can apply to their lives. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (10 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | The Suite Life of Zack and Cody |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11:30 AM-12 noon ET |
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 | 11 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program takes place in a luxury hotel in Boston, where twelve-year-old identical twins Zack and Cody live with their divorced Mom. One of the twins is polite and shy and excels in academics, while the other, an athlete, extrovert, barely scrapes by in school, due to disinterest and lack of effort, and instead often instigates wacky plans for outwitting hotel authorities, caregivers, and their Mother. Series episodes explore sibling rivalry, conflicts with parents, divorce, household and hotel rules, family income limitations, responsibility, self-esteem and peer pressure. |
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 Suite Life of Zack and Cody |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, January 8, 2011, 12:30-1:00 PM ET |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Saturday, January 1, 2011, 11:30 AM-12 noon ET |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (11 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | ANIMAL EXPLORATION WITH JAROD MILLER |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 1:30-2 PM EST |
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. | Jarod Miller explores many aspects of the animal world such as their lifestyles, habits, mannerisms, their distinctive noses and whether its for their sense of smell, unusual use of, simply the size or shape of it. Jarod also explores animals unique diets or their unusual eating habits, animal intelligence, their special skills and their abilities to capture food. Jarod explores fast animals and why their speeds help them to survive. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (12 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | The Emperor's New School |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/9-9:30 AM ET |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 8 years to 11 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Kuzco, a youth who is heir to the throne of a mythical Andean country, must graduate from Kuzco Academy before he can become Emperor of his land. During this process, he faces the intellectual, physical and social challenges that all teens face. In many episodes Kuzco must thwart attempts by his enemies to stop him from doing well in school. Kuzco struggles to complete his assignments and stay on track to graduate. Kuzco must remain steadfast, study hard, learn from his mistakes, relate to his citizens at all levels of society in order to ascent the throne. His loyal friend Malina, helps Kuzco stay out of trouble and achieve his goals. Series episodes explore relevant messages, such as, coping with peer pressure, respecting authority, taking responsibility, adhering to foster family and school rules, honesty, acceptance of differences, building self-esteem and trust. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (13 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | ANIMAL ATLAS & ANIMAL ATLAS CLASSICS |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12-12:30 pm & 12:30-1pm EST |
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. | Animal Atlas & Animal Atlas Classics are entertaining, informative and an educational series that deals with the animal world which presents a dazzling variety of fur, faces, body types and movements. These educational and informative television programs travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. We learn about their lives, their history, and the adaptations that have allowed them to survive and thrive. But best of all, e meet them face-to-face, whether ape or giant lizard, shark or tiger, or any other amazing animal from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Antartica, the oceans and everywhere inbetween. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (14 of 14) | Response |
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Program Title | TEEN KIDS NEWS |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 1-1:30 PM EST |
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. | This show is designed to meet the needs of children and young adolescence with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. It stimulates their curiosity, developes their learning and cognitive skills, listening and thinking skills, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement of their academic and educational experience. Some topics discussed are tips for college. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 2) | Response |
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Program Title | DOG TALES |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturdays 6-6:30 AM EST |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 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. | DOG TALES educates and informs children between the ages of 13-16 by including safety and care tips, as well as lessons on the responsibility of owning a dog. The show also provides segments on various veterinary experts explaining different issues affecting canines. This weekly series also includes recommended reading lists about dogs and promotes children's writing and creative skills with essays 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 |
Questions | Response |
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Date Time | 0 |
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 2) | Response |
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Program Title | MISSING |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: | Saturdays 6:30-7 AM EST |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 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. | MISSING educates and informs the needs of children 13-16 with its content, including safety tips and real life stories using various resources to help find missing children. It also carries an important message for young people in regards to being aware of their surroundings and caution when dealing with strangers: including tips on how to act in a dangerous or potentially dangerous circumstances. |
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 |
Questions | Response |
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Date Time | 0 |
Question | Response |
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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 | John Gormally |
Address | 1300 Liberty Street |
City | Springfield |
State | MA |
Zip | 01104 |
Telephone Number | 413-733-4040 |
Email Address | WWW.WGGB.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. | In addition to our regular childrens programming, during the 1st quarter of 2011, WGGB continued to air various PSA's aimed at young people. Here are just an example of a few of those: "Boystown PSA" providing help and hope, "YMCA" - why you should attend the YMCA, "In The Game of Life" - don't play through the pain, stopping sports injuries. And we continue to air a locally produced special called "Bully Busters" to try and combat the bullying problem in Western Massachusetts. Our meteorologists continue to visit the local schools and explain the weather. |
Other Matters (1 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | The Replacements |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/9:30-10:00 AM ET |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 8 years to 12 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Riley and Todd, siblings who were raised in an orphanage after the death of their parents, long to be adopted. They find a comic book advertisement for "replacement" parents for a $1.98 fee and decide to send the money. They acquire an unorthodox pair of Replacement Parents, Dick Darling, a former daredevil stuntman, and Agent K., a British super-spy. Neither seems to know much about parenting, although their intentions are good. Their attempts to forge a family and adjust to a new school are both touching and comedic. Stories revolve around issues such as cooperating with household/family rules, taking responsibility, fairness, building self-esteem, and trust. |
Other Matters (2 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | ANIMAL RESCUE |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 9-9:30 AM EST |
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 Rescue's program content educates and informs children 13-16 years of age, including safety tips, information about various animals, and their habitats. The programs also show real life in-the-field experience of professional and ordinary people taking care of, treating and helping various animals, as well as exhibiting good social responsibility and promoting strong personal community values. |
Other Matters (3 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | SWAP TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8-8:30 AM EST |
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. | Swap TV is a fun, fast-paced series where two kids swap lives for a once-in-a-lifetime weekend adventure. Youths from different backgrounds exchange life experiences and learn invaluable lessons about people, places and cultures. |
Other Matters (4 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Hannah Montana |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11-11:30 AM ET |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 10 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Thirteen-year-old Miley Stewart, recently moved from Tennessee to Malibu, CA, leads a double life. By day she attends public high school, along with her older brother Jackson, but by night she is emerging pop star "Hannah Montana". Except for her family, only her two best friends, Oliver and Lilly, and her bodyguard know about Miley's career as a singer, and she strives to maintain privacy, fearing that her new classmates would treat her very differently if they knew of her stage identity. Miley has ordinary teenage insecurities, but remains true to herself, despite the allure of concert life, the limos, parties, and glamorous clothes. Stories examine social issues such as peer pressure, integrity, family rules, jealouisy, friendship and loyalty, and issues related to bereavement. |
Other Matters (5 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | DRAGONFLY TV |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7-7:30 AM EST |
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. | Dragonfly TV features real kids doing real science. Series demonstrates practical applications of math and science with enjoyable, hands-on projects, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Young viewers see kids like themselves investigating, dreaming and doing. |
Other Matters (6 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | TEEN KID NEWS |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 1-1:30 PM EST |
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 show is designed to meet the needs of children and young adolescence with a unique curiosity about their world, with weekly headlines that present the news in a teen appropriate manner. It stimulates their curiosity, developes their learning and cognitive skills, listening and thinking skills, and serves as an enhancement of their academic and educational experience. Some topics discussed are tips for college. |
Other Matters (7 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | ANIMAL ATLAS & ANIMAL ATLAS CLASSICS |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 12-12:30 & 12:30-1 PM EST |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
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 & Animal Atlas Classics are entertaining, informative and an educational series that deals with the animal world which presents a dazzling variety of fur, faces, body types and movements. These educational and informative television programs travel the globe to meet every kind of animal imaginable, from the familiar to the astounding. We learn about their lives, their history, and the adaptations that have allowed them to survive and thrive. But best of all, we meet them face-t0-face, whether ape or giant lizard, shark or tiger, or any other amazing animal from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Antartica, the oceans and everywhere inbetween. |
Other Matters (8 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | ANIMAL RESCUE |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 7:30-8 AM EST |
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 Rescue is a reality series showcasing spectacular rescues of all types of animals. The program educates and informs young viewers about a wide variety of animals, emphasizing teamwork and problem-solving demonstrated by rescuers. Every episode includes pet safety tips and promotes educational activities. |
Other Matters (9 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | The Emperor's New School |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/9-9:30 AM ET |
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. | Kuzco, a youth who is heir to the throne of a mythical Andean country, must graduate from Kuzco Academy before he can become Emperor of his land. During this process, he faces the intellectual, physical and social challenges that all teens face. In many episodes Kuzco must thwart attempts by his enemies to stop him from doing well in school. Kuzco struggles to complete his assignments and stay on track to graduate. Kuzco must remain steadfast, study hard, learn from his mistakes, relate to his citizens at all levels of society in order to ascent the throne. His loyal friend Malina, helps Kuzco stay out of trouble and achieve his goals. Series episodes explore relevant messages, such as, coping with peer pressure, respecting authority, taking responsibility, adhering to foster family and school rules, honesty, acceptance of differences, building self-esteem and trust. |
Other Matters (10 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | That's So Raven |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/10:00-10:30 & 10:30-11 AM ET |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 10 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Raven is a teenager who is clairvoyant. Because of her special gift, Raven, a normally happy and resourceful girl, sometimes wonders if she is a freak. She has loving and supportive parents who both work outside of the home, which often makes her responsible for her younger brother after school causing the issue of typical sibling rivalry to arise. Raven also has two very close friends Chelsea and Eddie. Everyone close to Raven knows about their clairvoyant abilities which sometimes get her in trouble. The episodes focus on how Raven deals with growing up, being clairvoyant and deals with issues such as sibling rivalry, loyalty, self-acceptance, dealing with authority both from parents and at school, honesty, jealousy, and the consequences of lying and/or cheating. |
Other Matters (11 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | The Suite Life of Zack and Cody |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11:30 AM-12 noon ET |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 11 years to 13 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program takes place in a luxury hotel in Boston, where twelve-year-old identical twins Zack and Cody live with their divorced Mom. One of the twins is polite and shy and excels in academics, while the other, an athlete, extrovert, barely scrapes by in school, due to disinterest and lack of effort, and instead often instigates wacky plans for outwitting hotel authorities, caregivers, and their Mother. Series episodes explore sibling rivalry, conflicts with parents, divorce, household and hotel rules, family income limitations, responsibility, self-esteem and peer pressure. |
Other Matters (12 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | The Young Icons |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8:30-9 AM EST |
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 Young Icons offers viewers a glimpse inside the lives of the brightest and the best of American youth (ages 18 and under), including world class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars and entrepeneurs. These extraordinary young people are making a real difference in the world, proving that any goal is attainable. |
Other Matters (13 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | JACK HANNA'S ANIMAL ADVENTURES |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7-7:30 am & 7:30-8 am EST |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 26 |
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. | Reknown animal expert Jack Hanna travels the world to remote areas to study animals in their natural habitat. In each episode of these programs, viewers learn as cameras follow Jack Hanna as he spends time with natures creatures and various experts that are knowledgeable about each animal and thier habitat. Each episode is designed to reveal to viewers the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. Mr. Hanna's journeys include Alaska where he observes brown bears and the effect of the declining salmon runs has on the brown bear population, the Great Barrier Reef to explore its development, and to a farm for exotic animals located in Missouri where wildlife preservation and history come together. |
Other Matters (14 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | ANIMAL EXPLORATION WITH JAROD MILLER |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 1:30-2 PM EST |
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. | Jarod Miller explores many aspects of the animal world such as their lifestyles, habits, mannerisms, their distinctive noses and whether its for their sense of smell, unusual use of animal intelligence, their special skills and their abilities to capture food. Jarod explores fast animals and why their speeds help them to survive. |
Other Matters (15 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | CAREER DAY |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 11:30 am - 12 noon EST |
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. | Career Day introduces young adults to career exploration and awareness. It provides an avenue to view experts experiences that led them to chose their career. It supports current social, intellectual and emotional aspects of children ages 13 and up. It attributes and gives advice emphasized by guests that instill a grounded balance of priorities, dedication, and perserverance children can apply to their lives. |
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