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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 | FOX | |
Nielsen DMA | Champaign-Spgfld-Decatur | |
Web Home Page Address | www.foxillinois.com |
Question | Response |
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State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream | 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 | Animal Atlas Classics |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 730a (04/02/11 - 06/25/11) |
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. | Through Animal Atlas, viewers discover the variety of places that animals live, how they find food, and how they play. The show also looks at how family units operate, from a community of thousands of prairie dogs, to a pride of lions, to a school of fish. Certain episodes also explore animal features such as diet, locomotion, adaptation, and how animals take care of their young. Along the way, Animal Atlas educates young viewers about endangered species and provides information on how to support wildlife conservation. For a population of young viewers attuned to the importance of going green,Animal Atlas is not only entertaining, culturally relevant and important. Animal Atlas offers an incredible and wildly entertaining adventure through the animal world. Learning about animals has never been more fun! |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (2 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | 3 Wide Life |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays 730am (04/04/11 - 06/27/11) |
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. | 3 Wide Life provides viewers with an inside look at challenges met and lessons learned while competing in motor sports. 3WL looks at current NASCAR teams, crew members, business personnel and drivers who share their experiences, advice and stories, educating teens and providing an in-depth look at the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve their goals. Lessons taught are how to overcome adversity, the importance of teamwork, the technical aspects of racing, spotlights devolving drivers, how racing began, the business of racing, information on racing as a career, as well as team and sponsorship philanthropies and how the racing community helps out to improved the lives of others. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (3 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Sports Stars of Tomorrow |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8a (04/02/11 - 06/25/11) |
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. | Sports Stars of Tomorrow provides the information and examples of how their teenage contemporaries, can and are achieving positive things thru the disciplines and dedication experienced in sports, thru team and individual competition. Sports Stars of Tomorrow also includes inspirational stories of youth with physical handicaps, who have overcome their limitations And challenges to succeed in sports and life. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (4 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | This Week In Baseball |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays at 2:30P (4/02/11 - 6/25/11) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 4 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 4 |
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 Week In Baseball" highlights the pro-social on-and-off the field activities of MLB's leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), "This Week In Baseball" seeks to provide today's youth with educational messages that can have an impact on development of positive lifestyle behaviors. The program portrays the positive outcomes that result from dedication, hard work, self-discipline, teamwork, practice and personal responsibilities. The program also relates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements in life. The program is regularly scheduled and airs between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm. The program is 30 minutes in length, and is identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens (13-16 year olds), at the beginning and through each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | This Week In Baseball |
List date and time rescheduled | 5/28/11 11:30A |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2011-05-28 |
Episode # | 5/28/11 TWIB #1209 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | This Week In Baseball |
List date and time rescheduled | 5/07/11 11:30A |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2011-05-07 |
Episode # | 5/07/11 TWIB #1206 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | This Week In Baseball |
List date and time rescheduled | 4/30/11 11:30A |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2011-04-30 |
Episode # | 4/30/11 TWIB #1205 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | This Week In Baseball |
List date and time rescheduled | 4/09/11 11:30A |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | 2011-04-09 |
Episode # | 4/09/11 TWIB #1202 |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (5 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Real Winning Edge |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 830a (04/02/11 - 06/25/11) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Real Winning Edge is designed to help youth make winning choices in their lives in order to grow to be productive citizens. This series is based on role models who are making pro-social life choices. Emphasis on being honest, loyal, hard working toward productive goals, and treating others as they would like to be treated, are values emphasized by the positive role models in The Real Winning Edge. The Real Winning Edge will go a long way in helping youth to develop character, being the best they can be by seeing their peers and the celebrities whom they admire, who themselves have the character to make winning choices. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (6 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Atlas |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7a (04/02/11 - 06/25/11) |
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. | Through Animal Atlas, viewers discover the variety of places that animals live, how they find food, and how they play. The show also looks at how family units operate, from a community of thousands of prairie dogs, to a pride of lions, to a school of fish. Certain episodes also explore animal features such as diet, locomotion, adaptation, and how animals take care of their young. Along the way, Animal Atlas educates young viewers about endangered species and provides information on how to support wildlife conservation. For a population of young viewers attuned to the importance of going green, Animal Atlas is not only entertaining, culturally relevant and important. Animal Atlas offers an incredible and wildly entertaining adventure through the animal world. Learning about animals has never been more fun! |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Mystery Hunter |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 7a (04/03/11 - 06/26/11) |
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. | Mystery Hunters is an excellent example of a children's program that is innovative and empowering. Through critical observation, analytic thinking, and scientific testing, the series encourages children to question the world around them. Though both the travel aspect and investigation of ancient myths and mysteries, there is a profound focus on history, culture, geography, and international customs. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
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 | Jeff Kaufmann |
Address | 3003 Old Rochester Road |
City | Springfield |
State | IL |
Zip | 62703 |
Telephone Number | 217-523-8855 |
Email Address | jkaufmann@foxillinois.com |
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. |
Other Matters (1 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Real Winning Edge (Digital) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 830a (07/02/11 - 09/24/11) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The Real Winning Edge is designed to help youth make winning choices in their lives in order to grow to be productive citizens. This series is based on role models who are making pro-social life choices. Emphasis on being honest, loyal, hard working toward productive goals, and treating others as they would like to be treated, are values emphasized by the positive role models in The Real Winning Edge. The Real Winning Edge will go a long way in helping youth to develop character, being the best they can be by seeing their peers and the celebrities whom they admire, who themselves have the character to make winning choices. |
Other Matters (2 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Atlas (Digital) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 7am (07/02/11 - 09/24/11) |
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. | Through Animal Atlas, viewers discover the variety of places that animals live, how they find food, and how they play. The show also looks at how family units operate, from a community of thousands of prairie dogs, to a pride of lions, to a school of fish. Certain episodes also explore animal features such as diet, locomotion, adaptation, and how animals take care of their young. Along the way, Animal Atlas educates young viewers about endangered species and provides information on how to support wildlife conservation. For a population of young viewers attuned to the importance of going green, Animal Atlas is not only entertaining, culturally relevant and important. Animal Atlas offers an incredible and wildly entertaining adventure through the animal world. Learning about animals has never been more fun! |
Other Matters (3 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Atlas Classics (Digital) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 730am (07/02/11 - 09/24/11) |
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. | Through Animal Atlas, viewers discover the variety of places that animals live, how they find food, and how they play. The show also looks at how family units operate, from a community of thousands of prairie dogs, to a pride of lions, to a school of fish. Certain episodes also explore animal features such as diet, locomotion, adaptation, and how animals take care of their young. Along the way, Animal Atlas educates young viewers about endangered species and provides information on how to support wildlife conservation. For a population of young viewers attuned to the importance of going green,Animal Atlas is not only entertaining, culturally relevant and important. Animal Atlas offers an incredible and wildly entertaining adventure through the animal world. Learning about animals has never been more fun! |
Other Matters (4 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Mystery Hunter (Digital) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays 7a (07/03/11 - 09/25/11) |
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. | Mystery Hunters is an excellent example of a children's program that is innovative and empowering. Through critical observation, analytic thinking, and scientific testing, the series encourages children to question the world around them. Though both the travel aspect and investigation of ancient myths and mysteries, there is a profound focus on history, culture, geography, and international customs. |
Other Matters (5 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | 3 Wide Life (Digital) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Mondays 730am (07/04/11 - 09/26/11) |
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. | 3 Wide Life provides viewers with an inside look at challenges met and lessons learned while competing in motor sports. 3WL looks at current NASCAR teams, crew members, business personnel and drivers who share their experiences, advice and stories, educating teens and providing an in-depth look at the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve their goals. Lessons taught are how to overcome adversity, the importance of teamwork, the technical aspects of racing, spotlights devolving drivers, how racing began, the business of racing, information on racing as a career, as well as team and sponsorship philanthropies and how the racing community helps out to improved the lives of others. |
Other Matters (6 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Sports Stars of Tomorrow (Digital) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays 8a (07/02/11 - 09/24/11) |
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. | Sports Stars of Tomorrow provides the information and examples of how their teenage contemporaries, can and are achieving positive things thru the disciplines and dedication experienced in sports, thru team and individual competition. Sports Stars of Tomorrow also includes inspirational stories of youth with physical handicaps, who have overcome their limitations And challenges to succeed in sports and life. |
Other Matters (7 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | This Week In Baseball (Digital) |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sat at 2:30P (07/02/11 - 09/24/11) |
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 Week In Baseball" highlights the pro-social on-and-off the field activities of MLB's leading players and coaches. Working with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), "This Week In Baseball" seeks to provide today's youth with educational messages that can have an impact on development of positive lifestyle behaviors. The program portrays the positive outcomes that result from dedication, hard work, self-discipline, teamwork, practice and personal responsibilities. The program also relates the achievements and experiences of baseball players to potential achievements in life. The program will be regularly scheduled and air between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm. The program is 30 minutes in length, and will be identified as an educational and informational show, targeted to teens (13-16 year olds), at the beginning and through each broadcast and in listings provided to publishers of program guides. |
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