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| Attachments | Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application? |
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| Section | Question | Response |
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| Station Type | Station Type | Network Affiliation |
| Affiliated network | CBS | |
| Nielsen DMA | Grand Rapids-Kalaz-Battle Crk | |
| Web Home Page Address | www.wwmt.com |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| 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: | 4.0 |
| 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 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The New Adventures of Nanoboy |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/7:30am-8:00am 7/6/2013-8/10/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 6 |
| 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 | 6 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The New Adventures of Nanoboy is an action/comedy about a boy who transforms into the world's smallest superhero to fight microscopic villains in the micro-cosmos, the tiny world of cells, molecules and atoms. Each episode takes place in two worlds: In the human world Oscar tries to live the life of a normal 9 year old, always keeping his identity as Nanoboy a secret, Oscar solves conflicts like peer pressure, and exam stress. In the micro-cosmos, Oscar/Nanoboy encounters deranged proteins and Amazonian amoebas, and with the help of his Nano team reforms a flu virus and a goofy brain cell. In resolving these crimes in the micro-world, Nanoboy encounters solutions that he can bring back to solve human world problems. Through observation, viewers gain the motivation to use learning, knowledge, and action to transform themselves to meet challenges in their own lives. This program aired on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (2 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Liberty's Kids |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/12:00pm-12:30pm, 12:30pm-1:00pm 7/6/2013-9/21/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 21 |
| Total times aired | 24 |
| Number of Preemptions | 3 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 3 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 9 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Ben Franklin hires an American teenaged boy, a young English Lady and a French orphaned boy as reporters during the Revolution for the newspaper the Pennsylvania Gazette. Through these reporters and their travels to ordinary homes, battlefields from Virginia to Massachusetts and the royal courts of France and England, the viewer is exposed to the issues which prompted the colonies to seek freedom. Through the explanation of these issues by such historical figures as Jefferson and Paine, the viewer also learns the impact these issues have on the lives of ordinary citizens. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Liberty's Kids |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/18/2013 / 12:00pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2013-08-31 |
| Episode # | 8/31/2013 / 8111R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Liberty's Kids |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/25/20132 / 11:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2013-08-31 |
| Episode # | 8/31/2013 / 6111R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Liberty's Kids |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/25/2013 / 11:00am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2013-08-24 |
| Episode # | 8/24/2013 / 6110R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (3 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Game Changers with Kevin Frazier |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/12:30pm-1:00pm 9/28/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 0 |
| Total times aired | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program celebrates athletes and fans who reach out in their communities to make life better for so many. Host Kevin Frazier highlights professionals athletes who use their public image to make positive changes in the lives of fans in need. Whether on or off the field the program takes an inspirational look at how sports positively impacts individuals and the communities they serve as well as giving the viewer a look at ways they can make a positive contribution in their own communities. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Game Changers with Kevin Frazier |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/28/2013 / 1:00pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2013-09-28 |
| Episode # | 9/28/2013 / 7701 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (4 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jamie Oliver's 15 Minute Meals |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11:30am-12:00pm 9/28/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 1 |
| 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. | Jamie Oliver aspires to teach viewers to cook using fresh ingredients which he believes is the easiest way to maintain a balanced diet. In this program Jamie shares with the viewers healthy recipes that can be prepared in 15 minutes. As Jamie makes these meals in real time he gives the viewer hints, tricks and lots of nutritional information helping the audience make healthy choices and inspiring cooks of all ages and levels to try new things in the kitchen. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (5 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dr. Chris Pet Vet |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/10:30am-11:00am 9/28/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 1 |
| 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 program shows a vet at work caring and treating a variety of animals. The viewer is shown what it takes to keep animals healthy from elective procedures used as part of long-term treatments to specialist services when necessary which involve the most intricate and technologically advanced surgery. The program also deals with the human owners and how they approach the care of their pets. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (6 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/9:30am-10:00am 7/7/2013-9/1/2013 & 9/22/2013-9/29/2013; 8:30am-9:00am 9/8/2013-9/15/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
| Total times aired | 13 |
| Number of Preemptions | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
| 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 program addresses areas of particular concern to young teens; including global, social, educational and wellness issues. Elizabeth and select celebrity friends travel around the world volunteering in areas of specific need. The program combines exciting, fun and diverse experiences of world exploration with life-changing volunteer opportunities. Various age-appropriate global issues are introduced to the viewing audience through in-depth and thoughtful interviews. In addition, Elizabeth and friends' personal hands-on experiences in the field both inspire teens in selfless, helping behaviors, and educate them on where and how to find volunteer opportunities. This program aired on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/8/2013 / 8:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2013-09-08 |
| Episode # | 9/8/2013 / 144 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/15/2013 / 8:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2013-09-15 |
| Episode # | 9/15/2013 / 145 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (7 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lucky Dog |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/10:00am-10:30am 9/28/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 1 |
| 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 trainer, Brandon McMillan, goes to animal shelters across the US and rescues, out of control, untrained and unadoptable dogs. He takes them back to his training facility and turns the mostly frightened dogs into perfect pets. Showing that with hard work and the proper discipline any dog can be ready to be a great family pet. At the end of the episode, the lucky dog is adopted by a family who is shown how to properly handle their new family member. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (8 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Doodlebops |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/10:00am-10:30am, 10:30am-11:00am 7/6/2013-9/21/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 24 |
| 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 | 3 years to 6 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Each episode of the show features a child, who writes for help or advice with a problem to the Doodles, three animated young members of a band. The child then enters the animated world of the Doodlenet, and sets out on an adventure with the band to find a resolution to the problem. Important life lessons are imparted such in the process, and the lessons learned are reinforced through a musical interlude. This program focuses on encouraging viewers to develop positive personal qualities such as honesty and initiative and also providing viewers with a basic understanding and appreciation of music. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (9 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Set For Life |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/8:30am-9:00am 7/7/2013-9/1/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| 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 program relates the power and impact a higher education has on teens and the changing world around them in an educational and informational format designed to help its viewers make important decisions about college. Teenagers will see firsthand the diverse and exciting dynamics college life offers, while learning the different paths college students can take to complete their degree. This program aired on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (10 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Career Day |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/9:00am-9:30am 9/22/2013-9/29/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
| 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 program guides young people to potential career paths by featuring inspirational interviews with successful celebrities, entrepreneurs, business people, such as, world renowned brain surgeons to marine biologists who share their stories with young people about their careers. This motivational show is fun and exciting and tries to help kids answer the age old question: "What do I want to be when I grow up?" This program aired on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (11 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/7:30am-8:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The key objective of this program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American continent, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series emphasis will be placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. The goal of this program is for the viewer to achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific animal species with the aid of up close and detailed photography throughout the program. Through this understanding it is hoped that viewers will better relate to the natural environment as it exists in North America and learn to protect North America's animal species. This program aired on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (12 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Adventures of Chuck and Friends |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/7:00am-7:30am 8/17/2013-9/28/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 7 |
| 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 | 4 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This action-comedy seeks to inspire children to approach playtime as an exciting adventure in which everyone learns how to solve problems creatively, compassionately, and with a sense of humor. The storylines and characters aim to spark young children's imaginations and encourage them to think of fun ways of turning their daydreams into action-packed adventures and games with their friends. Chuck and his friends will use problem-solving strategies such as teamwork, thinking creatively, taking responsibilities for their actions, persevering when they encounter obstacles and asking for help when trying to handle a frustrating situation. This program aired on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (13 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Think Big |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/7:00am-7:30am 7/7/2013-9/29/2013; 8:00am-8:30am 9/8/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 14 |
| Total times aired | |
| Number of Preemptions | 0 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Think Big is a kid-hosted entertaining series for young people following the world's most innovative kids as they create and invent new toys, games, learning tools, websites, and modes of transportation. The program features top kid inventors who face off against one another in an Invent-Off to see who can come up with the most innovative and creative invention. In each episode, two teams brainstorm, choose materials, sketch and design their idea. Once completed the inventions are judged. This program allows kids to showcase their skills in creativity, science, innovation, marketing and teamwork. This program aired on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (14 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Chat Room |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/8:30am-9:00am 9/22/2013-9/29/2013; 9/15/2013 8:00am-8:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
| Total times aired | 3 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Chat room offers a place where young people can watch and discuss the problems they face. Chat Room provides a compelling look at real-life situations that happen to today's teens as dramatized by teen actors. The adult host and teen panel then discuss the issues presented in a direct and forthright manner. The goal is to present issues that are real and raw and discuss the pros and cons of each situation in a free flowing environment. This program aired on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Chat Room |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/15/2013 8:00am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2013-09-15 |
| Episode # | 9/15/2013 / 101 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (15 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Edgemont |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/9:00am-9:30am 7/7/2013-9/1/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| 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 program revolves around everyday lives of teenagers focusing in on teen activities. It is designed to entertain its core audience while informing and educating them about issues that arise at school and at home. Some of the issues covered are social and emotional challenges, forming and maintaining family, friendship and romantic relationships as well as ethical and moral choices. The program's objective is to demonstrate models of behavior for teens allowing them to consider choices they may face and to witness potential outcomes of those choices and to gain positive tools to resolve issues and conflicts in a constructive way. This program aired on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (16 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Rescue Heroes |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/7:00am-7:30am 7/6/2013-8/10/20130; 7:30am-8:00am 8/17/2013-9/28/2013 |
| 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 | 6 years to 11 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This series features an international team of young male and female emergency-response professionals who do battle with environmental and natural disasters, as well as deal with challenges involving personal situations. It introduces the viewer to safety techniques and ecological principles, and demonstrates how the development of traits such as courage, truthfulness, and hard work can assist in problem-solving. This program aired on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (17 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Recipe Rehab |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11:00am-11:30am 9/28/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 1 |
| 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 program uses favorite, decadent, high calorie family recipes submitted by viewers as the basis of a face off with two acclaimed chefs. Each chef must take the recipe and give a low calorie twist. Demonstrating that foods don't have to be high in calories or fats to be delicious. Also as the chefs work through the challenge, the viewers will learn the value of healthy, wholesome ingredients and how healthy food choices can have a positive effect on our quality of life. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (18 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Busytown Mysteries |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11:00am-11:30am, 11:30am-12:00pm 7/6/2013-9/21/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 22 |
| Total times aired | 24 |
| Number of Preemptions | 2 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 2 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 3 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Inspired by the works of Richard Scarry, this program brings the popular adventures of Busytown to preschoolers with an educational, problem-solving twist. Children can follow Huckle, Sally and Lowly as they scour Busytown on fun-filled adventures looking for answers to life's puzzles. Each episode focuses on fostering viewers' problem solving abilities, as the characters use their skills of observation to collect facts, draw inferences from those facts and ultimately reach conclusions. Also, the program helps develops vocabulary through words and concepts that are part of each episode's overall theme. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Busytown Mysteries |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/18/2013 / 11:30am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2013-08-31 |
| Episode # | 8/31/2013 / 9624R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | Busytown Mysteries |
| List date and time rescheduled | 8/18/2013 / 11:00am |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | Yes |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | Yes |
| Date Preempted | 2013-08-31 |
| Episode # | 8/31/2013 / 7624R |
| Reason for Preemption | Sports |
| Digital Core Program (19 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Mad About |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/8:00am-8:30am 7/7/2013-9/1/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 9 |
| 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 program is designed to convey important information about personal finance, health, nutrition, fitness, conservation and decision-making all necessary life skills, in a fun and entertaining way. Through sketch comedy, music videos, animation and kid on the street interviews, the Mad About team teaches and inspires teens to make quality life decisions. This program aired on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Digital Core Program (20 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | All In with Laila Ali |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/12:00pm-12:30pm 9/28/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 0 |
| Total times aired | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions | 1 |
| Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
| Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 1 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Former professional boxer Laila Ali, scours the globe finding some of the world's most compelling stories. The program steps off the beaten track into uncharted territory profiling inspirational people, groundbreaking achievements and extraordinary lifestyles. Whether through sports, culture, travel or adventure, this program inspires its audience to go ALL IN on their dreams. This program aired on the main digital stream. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Questions | Response |
|---|---|
| Title of Program | All In with Laila Ali |
| List date and time rescheduled | 9/29/2013 / 5:00pm |
| Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
| Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
| Date Preempted | 2013-09-28 |
| Episode # | 9/28/2013 / 1501 |
| Reason for Preemption | Other |
| Digital Core Program (21 of 21) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Young Icons |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/8:00am-8:30am 9/22/2013-9/29/2013 |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 2 |
| 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 program showcases world-class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars, philanthropists and entrepreneurs all under the age of 18. Some of the stories highlighted include: Patrick Peerage, a 14 year old actor and philanthropist, who traveled America raising cancer awareness; Turquoise Thompson who sprinted her way into the record books and earned a full scholarship to UCLA; sisters Marni & Berni Barta who created Kidflicks, a non-profit organization that donates new and used DVDs to children's hospitals all across America. These stories are meant to inspire young people to be selfless and to take part in the larger community around them in some meaningful way and to show them that there are many ways to accomplish things. This program aired on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
| Question | Response |
|---|---|
| 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 | Susan Abraham |
| Address | 590 West Maple Street |
| City | Kalamazoo |
| State | MI |
| Zip | 49008 |
| Telephone Number | 269-388-4774 |
| Email Address | sabraham@sbgtv.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. | On July 22, 2013 an anchor participated in Golf Fore Kids, sponsored by Community Healing Centers, an event that raised money for a child advocacy center that works with children who are victims of sexual and physical abuse and neglect. On September 18th two members of the on-air news staff were part of the Ambucs 50th Anniversary golf outing, that raised funds to purchaser AmTryke Therapeutic Tricycles for local children suffering from disabilities. In the state capitol at the Student Statesmanship Institute, a reporter spoke to a group of high school students about politics and journalism. On both digital streams numerous psa's aired covering such topics as Girl Scouts, adoption, hunger prevention, child passenger safety, childhood asthma, food safety, discovering nature and Childhood Autism. |
| Other Matters (1 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Recipe Rehab |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11:00am-11:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program uses favorite, decadent, high calorie family recipes submitted by viewers as the basis of a face off with two acclaimed chefs. Each chef must take the recipe and give a low calorie twist. Demonstrating that foods don't have to be high in calories or fats to be delicious. Also as the chefs work through the challenge, the viewers will learn the value of healthy, wholesome ingredients and how healthy food choices can have a positive effect on our quality of life. This program will air on the main digital stream. |
| Other Matters (2 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | The Adventures of Chuck and Friends |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/7:00am-7:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 4 years to 7 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This action-comedy seeks to inspire children to approach playtime as an exciting adventure in which everyone learns how to solve problems creatively, compassionately, and with a sense of humor. The storylines and characters aim to spark young children's imaginations and encourage them to think of fun ways of turning their daydreams into action-packed adventures and games with their friends. Chuck and his friends will use problem-solving strategies such as teamwork, thinking creatively, taking responsibilities for their actions, persevering when they encounter obstacles and asking for help when trying to handle a frustrating situation. This program will air on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Other Matters (3 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Think Big |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/7:00am-7:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Think Big is a kid-hosted entertaining series for young people following the world's most innovative kids as they create and invent new toys, games, learning tools, websites, and modes of transportation. The program features top kid inventors who face off against one another in an Invent-Off to see who can come up with the most innovative and creative invention. In each episode, two teams brainstorm, choose materials, sketch and design their idea. Once completed the inventions are judged. This program allows kids to showcase their skills in creativity, science, innovation, marketing and teamwork. This program will air on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Other Matters (4 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Elizabeth Stanton's Great Big World |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/9:30am-10:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program addresses areas of particular concern to young teens; including global, social, educational and wellness issues. Elizabeth and select celebrity friends travel around the world volunteering in areas of specific need. The program combines exciting, fun and diverse experiences of world exploration with life-changing volunteer opportunities. Various age-appropriate global issues are introduced to the viewing audience through in-depth and thoughtful interviews. In addition, Elizabeth and friends' personal hands-on experiences in the field both inspire teens in selfless, helping behaviors, and educate them on where and how to find volunteer opportunities. This program will air on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Other Matters (5 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Rescue Heroes |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/7:30am-8:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This series features an international team of young male and female emergency-response professionals who do battle with environmental and natural disasters, as well as deal with challenges involving personal situations. It introduces the viewer to safety techniques and ecological principles, and demonstrates how the development of traits such as courage, truthfulness, and hard work can assist in problem-solving. This program will air on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Other Matters (6 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Wild America |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/7:30am-8:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The key objective of this program is to familiarize children with the animals of the North American continent, their interaction with other animals and their environment. Throughout the series emphasis will be placed upon protecting endangered species and the impact that humans have while interacting in their environment. The goal of this program is for the viewer to achieve a greater understanding of nature and specific animal species with the aid of up close and detailed photography throughout the program. Through this understanding it is hoped that viewers will better relate to the natural environment as it exists in North America and learn to protect North America's animal species. This program will air on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Other Matters (7 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Career Day |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/9:00am-9:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program guides young people to potential career paths by featuring inspirational interviews with successful celebrities, entrepreneurs, business people, such as, world renowned brain surgeons to marine biologists who share their stories with young people about their careers. This motivational show is fun and exciting and tries to help kids answer the age old question: "What do I want to be when I grow up?" This program will air on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Other Matters (8 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Jamie Oliver's 15 Minute Meals |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11:30am-12:00pm |
| 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. | Jamie Oliver aspires to teach viewers to cook using fresh ingredients which he believes is the easiest way to maintain a balanced diet. In this program Jamie shares with the viewers healthy recipes that can be prepared in 15 minutes. As Jamie makes these meals in real time he gives the viewer hints, tricks and lots of nutritional information helping the audience make healthy choices and inspiring cooks of all ages and levels to try new things in the kitchen. This program will air on the main digital stream. |
| Other Matters (9 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Game Changers with Kevin Frazier |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/12:30pm-1:00pm |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program celebrates athletes and fans who reach out in their communities to make life better for so many. Host Kevin Frazier highlights professionals athletes who use their public image to make positive changes in the lives of fans in need. Whether on or off the field the program takes an inspirational look at how sports positively impacts individuals and the communities they serve as well as giving the viewer a look at ways they can make a positive contribution in their own communities. This program will air on the main digital stream. |
| Other Matters (10 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Young Icons |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/8:00am-8:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program showcases world-class athletes, accomplished artists, scholars, philanthropists and entrepreneurs all under the age of 18. Some of the stories highlighted include: Patrick Peerage, a 14 year old actor and philanthropist, who traveled America raising cancer awareness; Turquoise Thompson who sprinted her way into the record books and earned a full scholarship to UCLA; sisters Marni & Berni Barta who created Kidflicks, a non-profit organization that donates new and used DVDs to children's hospitals all across America. These stories are meant to inspire young people to be selfless and to take part in the larger community around them in some meaningful way and to show them that there are many ways to accomplish things. This program will air on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Other Matters (11 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | All In with Laila Ali |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/12:00pm-12:30pm |
| 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. | All In, hosted by Laila Ali, scours the globe to track down the world's most compelling stories, profiling inspirational people, groundbreaking achievements and extraordinary lifestyles. Whether through sports, culture, travel or adventure, All In steps off the beaten track into uncharted territory inspiring audiences to go all in on their dreams. This program will air on the main digital stream. |
| Other Matters (12 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Lucky Dog |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/10:00am-10:30am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal trainer, Brandon McMillan, goes to animal shelters across the US and rescues, out of control, untrained and unadoptable dogs. He takes them back to his training facility and turns the mostly frightened dogs into perfect pets. Showing that with hard work and the proper discipline any dog can be ready to be a great family pet. At the end of the episode, the lucky dog is adopted by a family who is shown how to properly handle their new family member. This program will air on the main digital stream. |
| Other Matters (13 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Chat Room |
| Origination | Syndicated |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/8:30am-9:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Chat room offers a place where young people can watch and discuss the problems they face. Chat Room provides a compelling look at real-life situations that happen to today's teens as dramatized by teen actors. The adult host and teen panel then discuss the issues presented in a direct and forthright manner. The goal is to present issues that are real and raw and discuss the pros and cons of each situation in a free flowing environment. This program will air on the secondary digital stream, WWMTDT2, channel 8.2. |
| Other Matters (14 of 14) | Response |
|---|---|
| Program Title | Dr. Chris Pet Vet |
| Origination | Network |
| Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/10:30am-11:00am |
| Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
| Length of Program | 30 mins |
| Age of Target Child Audience from | 13 years to 16 years |
| Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This program shows a vet at work caring and treating a variety of animals. The viewer is shown what it takes to keep animals healthy from elective procedures used as part of long-term treatments to specialist services when necessary which involve the most intricate and technologically advanced surgery. The program also deals with the human owners and how they approach the care of their pets. This program will air on the main digital stream. |
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