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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 | Phoenix | |
Web Home Page Address | www.12news.azcentral.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: | 3.0 |
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (1 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | POPPY CAT |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays @ 10AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 7 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 7 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Poppy Cat based on a book series by Lara Jones, models the use of imagination and storytelling to encourage creative thinking in viewers. Each episode features the narrator Lara, reading a story about Poppy Cat, to her own cat (who is also named Poppy). She weaves an exciting tale following her imagination, which leads her to distant lands reached by boat, plane, hot air balloon or train. Each story features Poppy Cat as the leader of a group of animal friends, including the resident bully Egbert the badger, and other occasionally recurring characters. A prevailing message emerges within each episode to be nice to your friends and always work together. There remains an overarching implicit message within every episode as well; think creatively and exercise your mind through reading and storytelling - for these activities always lead to enjoyment and adventure. |
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 | POPPY CAT |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/01 3:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 08/01 EPCT123DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | POPPY CAT |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/15 4:30PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 08/15 EPCT125DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | POPPY CAT |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/29 4:30PM |
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 # | 08/29 EPCT202DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | POPPY CAT |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/12 4:30PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 09/12 EPCT204DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | POPPY CAT |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/22 4:30PM |
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 # | 08/22 EPCT201DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | POPPY CAT |
List date and time rescheduled | 07/12 3:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 07/12 EPCT120DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | POPPY CAT |
List date and time rescheduled | 07/25 3:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 07/25 EPCT122DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (2 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | TREE FU TOM |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS @ 10:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 8 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 5 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 5 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Tree Fu Tom is a live action/animated series about a little boy who lives in a rural area, yet has a rich fantasy life in the woods behind his home. Tom uses specific movements to summon up magic powers that permit him to morph into an animated hero and fly around in Treetopolis, the fantasy version of his woods. While in Treetopolis, Tom and his friends, Ariella, Twigs, Squirmturn and Zigzoo will invariably run into a problem or disaster that needs fixing. Tom calls upon the audience to practice original dance moves that will bring him "Big World" magic so he and his friends can resolve their challenge of the day. Educational messages reinforce positive socio-emotional content, with examples that model: being loyal to good friends, knowing how to ask for help, doing the right thing instead of what is convenient, making the effort to share rather than being selfish and relying on teamwork in order to accomplish a goal. |
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 | TREE FU TOM |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/12 5:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 09/12 ETFT124DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | TREE FU TOM |
List date and time rescheduled | 07/25 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 # | 07/25 ETFT117DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | TREE FU TOM |
List date and time rescheduled | 07/12 3:30PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 07/12 ETFT115DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | TREE FU TOM |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/01 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 # | 08/01 ETFT118DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | TREE FU TOM |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/30 3:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 08/30 ETFT122DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (3 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | LAZYTOWN |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 10:00AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 7 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 7 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Lazy Town encourages fitness and healthful habits for preschool children. In the imaginary setting of Lazy Town, characters' eating and fitness habits are linked to problem solving in their world. The lead character is Stephanie, a young girl who guides the audience through the story as she and her friends ("human" puppets) and her Uncle (Mayor Milford Meanswell) navigate life within Lazy Town. Robbie Rotten, the underground spy and influencer who personifies the ethos of Lazy Town, is determined to ruin the health and fitness practices of Stephanie and her friends. When the kids have difficulty with Robbie Rotten, Sportacus (a gymnast/athlete prepared to answer any call for help) comes to the rescue from his home in a zeppelin-like aircraft that hovers over earth. The underlying themes of Lazy Town stress the importance of eating "sports candy" (aka fruits and vegetables), always obtaining sufficient sleep, and going outside to engage in a wide range of physical activities that include playing games, competing athletically, and even building forts and play structures. |
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 | LAZYTOWN |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/08 3:30PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 08/08 ELZT106DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | LAZYTOWN |
List date and time rescheduled | 07/11 4:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 07/11 ELZT101DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | LAZYTOWN |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/19 4:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 09/19 ELZT115DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | LAZYTOWN |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/29 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 # | 08/29 ELZT109DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | LAZYTOWN |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/22 3:30PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 08/22 ELZT108DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | LAZYTOWN |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/12 3:30PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 09/12 ELZT111DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | LAZYTOWN |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/15 3:30PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 08/15 ELZT107DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (4 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Whatever Show (on Multicasted Channel) |
Origination | Local |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays @ 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am and 11:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 78 |
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 educational objective of the "Whatever Show" is to provide information relevant to teenagers and to provide a forum for teenagers to express themselves from an honest teen perspective. The "Whatever Show" is an informational program for teens. The "Whatever Show" covers a wide range of topics including teen issues, entertainment, health, music and activities. Teen reporters for the "Whatever Show" suggest story ideas, conduct interviews and make "Whatever" a real show "for and by teenagers". |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (5 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | ASTROBLAST |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 9:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 7 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 6 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 6 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Astroblast!, based on the book series by author and illustrator Bob Kolar, is set on a space station in an unknown solar system. The station is populated by five animal characters and one three-eyed octopus of unknown derivation. Each episode begins with an everyday conversation or incident that grows into a predicament of some sort needing a solution. While these predicaments take place on a space station populated by animal characters and aliens from different galaxies, the issues and resolutions resonate for a preschool audience. Through comedy and zippy action, our target audience sees how the characters learn lessons for practical living such as how to keep track of things that belong to you, practice good habits, clean up a space when you've made a mess, rebound from a failure or an embarrassing incident, or resist the urge to blame others for your mistakes. |
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 | ASTROBLAST |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/12 3:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 09/12 EATB111DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | ASTROBLAST |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/15 3:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 08/15 EATB107DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | ASTROBLAST |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/08 3:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 08/08 EATB106DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | ASTROBLAST |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/29 3:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 08/29 EATB109DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | ASTROBLAST |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/22 3:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 08/22 EATB108DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | ASTROBLAST |
List date and time rescheduled | 07/11 3:30PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 07/11 EATB102DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (6 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | EARTH TO LUNA |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 10:30AM |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 5 |
Total times aired | 13 |
Number of Preemptions | 8 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 8 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Earth to Luna is a Brazilian animated series specifically aimed at teaching 2-5 year old children how to ask questions about nature and science and vigorously pursue the answers. The show encourages curiosity, research, and critical thinking. Each episode of the show is focused on a particular creature, object, or phenomenon that would be of interest to the target audience. For example, Luna might wonder how she can grow a plant without a seed and finds the answer through her inquiry process. The characters, Luna, Jupiter (her brother), and Clive (their pet ferret) embark on a research effort that takes the audience through each step that answers their overarching question. The show uses recurring features, signature phrases, and songs to cue the audience when they need to do research, when they transition to the adventure, and when they have reached the ending to review all they've learned. |
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 | EARTH TO LUNA |
List date and time rescheduled | 07/11 4:30PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 07/11 EETL102DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | EARTH TO LUNA |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/12 4:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 09/12 EETL111DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | EARTH TO LUNA |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/29 4:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 08/29 EETL109DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | EARTH TO LUNA |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/26 4:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 09/26 EETL113DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | EARTH TO LUNA |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/22 4:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 08/22 EETL108DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | EARTH TO LUNA |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/08 4:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 08/08 EETL106DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | EARTH TO LUNA |
List date and time rescheduled | 09/19 4:30PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 09/19 EETL112DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | EARTH TO LUNA |
List date and time rescheduled | 08/15 4:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 08/15 EETL107DH |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (7 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | RUFF, RUFF, TWEET & DAVE |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 9:00AM |
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 | 2 years to 5 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Ruff-Ruff, Tweet, and Dave [RRTD] is a preschool adventure/activity show where the lead characters travel to faraway lands to have adventures with their guide, a hamster named Hatty. Ruff-Ruff, the dog, is the most playful of the three; Tweet is a little bird who loves to fly and get creative with her suggestions; and Dave the Panda has a thing for bananas. RRTD might go to the beach, or the mountains, or to strange lands with pillows everywhere; just the sort of place where imagination and logic come together. The settings are always brightly colored and beautiful. And their transport vehicles are Roly-pods, artful go-carts that fit on a spiral ramp that folds in and out of the Spin-Again, a colorful round spinning top with special compartments designed to anchor each vehicle right on the outside rim during the journey. |
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 | RUFF, RUFF, TWEET & DAVE |
List date and time rescheduled | 07/11 3:00PM |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 07/11 ERTD102H |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
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 | Michelle Fierros |
Address | 200 E Van Buren St |
City | Phoenix |
State | AZ |
Zip | 85004 |
Telephone Number | 602-444-1285 |
Email Address | mfierros@12news.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. | ASTROBLAST: PREEMPTED ON 04/18 DUE TO NBC COVERAGE OF SOCCER. 05/02, & 05/16 DUE TO NBC COVERAGE OF NHL PLAYOFFS. 05/09 & 05/23 DUE TO NBC COVERAGE OF GOLF. 05/30 & 06/06 DUE TO NBC COVERAGE OF FRENCH OPEN. 06/13 DUE TO NBC COVERAGE OF ADIDAS GRAND PRIX. CHICA, LAZYTOWN, EARTH TO LUNA, POPPY CAT, & TREE FU TOM: PREEMPTED ON 04/04, 04/12, 04/18, & 04/25 DUE TO NBC COVERAGE OF SOCCER. 05/02 & 05/16 DUE TO NBC COVERAGE OF NHL PLAYOFFS. 05/09 & 05/23 DUE TO NBC COVERAGE OF GOLF. 05/30, 06/06, & 06/12 DUE TO NBC COVERAGE OF THE FRENCH OPEN. KPNX rescheduled all of the above preempted programs and notified viewers appropriately. Because KPNX ceased analog operations and converted to digital-only operations prior to the start of the reporting period, Questions 7(b) and 7(c) are no longer applicable. |
Other Matters (1 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | EARTH TO LUNA |
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. | Earth to Luna is a Brazilian animated series specifically aimed at teaching 2-5 year old children how to ask questions about nature and science and vigorously pursue the answers. The show encourages curiosity, research, and critical thinking. Each episode of the show is focused on a particular creature, object, or phenomenon that would be of interest to the target audience. For example, Luna might wonder how she can grow a plant without a seed and finds the answer through her inquiry process. The characters, Luna, Jupiter (her brother), and Clive (their pet ferret) embark on a research effort that takes the audience through each step that answers their overarching question. The show uses recurring features, signature phrases, and songs to cue the audience when they need to do research, when they transition to the adventure, and when they have reached the ending to review all they've learned. |
Other Matters (2 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | RUFF, RUFF, TWEET & DAVE |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 9:00AM |
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. | Ruff Ruff, Tweet, and Dave is a preschool adventure/activity show where the lead characters travel to faraway lands to have adventures with their guide, a hamster named Hatty. Ruff Ruff, the dog,is the most playful of the three; Tweet is a little bird who loves to fly and get creative with her suggestions; and Dave the pand has a thing for bananas. |
Other Matters (3 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | ASTROBLAST |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAYS @ 9:30AM |
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. | Astroblast! is the space station and home of six animal characters in Bob Colar's book series of the same name. The space station is managed by an over-confident and exuberant commander, Comet the dog. The crew includes, Sputnik the pig, a very knowledgeable reader; Haley, a rabbit, Comet's true peer and an athlete; Radar, the monkey, who is somewhat self-involved, Jet, a silent alligator whose gestures and expressions are his mode of communication, and Sal, a congenial 3-eyed octopus who runs the counter in the Smoothie Shack, the space station café. While the space station supports the missions of a bizarre and diverse array of aliens, the Smoothie Shack is the hub of social interaction for the galaxy. There is always something happening at Astroblast! And everyone on the crew has plenty to learn to keep the community happy and on an even keel. |
Other Matters (4 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | TREE FU TOM |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS @ 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. | Tree Fu Tom focuses on the amazing adventures of a young boy called Tom who, with the power of 'Big World' magic that depends upon specific movements, can transform into a tiny but mighty magical super hero who travels to the wondrous enchanted kingdom of Treetopolis. During each program Tom calls upon the audience to follow his moves and send him the "Big World" magic he needs to solve the problem he and his friends are facing. These friends include Ariella, a butterfly who is also a rancher and has rope lassoing skills, Twigs, an acorn sprite who folds himself into an acorn when he's frightened, Squirmturn, a pill bug who looks like a large and imposing coal miner but is often timid and fearful, and Zigzoo, a green tree frog and the resident genius inventor. In each episode there are action adventure sequences that are key to resolving the challenge of the day. |
Other Matters (5 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | CLANGERS |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SATURDAY @ 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. | The Clangers is a beloved British series that was originally conceived by Oliver Postgate in 1969 and has been reconceived and invigorated by his son, Daniel Postgate. The show features the Clanger family, small mouse-like creatures that live on Clanger Planet far away from Earth. The members of the family are presented with many unusual challenges that become the center of a dilemma that must be resolved within each episode. Strange visitors arrive out of nowhere and the Clangers have to figure out who and why they are on Clanger Planet. Sometimes they need to help or rescue someone who has become lost on the planet. Other times, they are trying to understand outer space; meteors and comets and eclipses of the sun or moon. Each member of the family has a forte', from playing music to knitting or gardening or inventing equipment that comes in handy for some of the problem solving that takes place. |
Other Matters (6 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | LAZY TOWN |
Origination | Network |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | SUNDAYS @ 10:00AM |
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. | Lazy Town is a show featuring the importance of health, fitness, and being good friends. Set in a fantasy world known as Lazy Town, which is populated by inactive residents, we meet a visitor named Stephanie who is determined to coax her friends and relatives into adopting a healthful, active life style. She wins over her new friends, Ziggy, Stingy, Trixie and Pixel, convincing them to leave their gaming consoles and candy stashes at home so they can go outside and play. She persuades her uncle, Mayor Milford Meanswell, and his friend Ms. Busy Body to support her efforts. Robbie Rotten, who lives underground, and is determined to return Lazy Town to its former state of inactivity and quiet, constantly foils the characters' efforts. The athlete Sportacus, who lives in a zeppelin-like aircraft and receives signals from the kids or the Mayor whenever they need help, frequently comes to their rescue. Sportacus has two goals, to keep the peace and to promote healthful, positive living. When Robbie Rotten is discovered and contained through comic pratfalls, he returns to his underground lair and all is well in Lazy Town, until another day and another time when Robbie will rise again. |
Other Matters (7 of 7) | Response |
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Program Title | Whatever Show |
Origination | Local |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday @ 9:00am, 9:30am, 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am, & 11:30am |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 78 |
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 educational objective of the "Whatever Show" is to provide information relevant to teenagers and to provide a forum for teenagers to express themselves from an honest teen perspective. The "Whatever Show" is an informational program for teens. The "Whatever Show" covers a wide range of topics including teen issues, entertainment, health, music and activities. Teen reporters for the "Whatever Show" suggest story ideas, conduct interviews and make "Whatever" a real show "for and by teenagers". |
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