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Affiliated network | ABC | |
Nielsen DMA | Dallas-Ft. Worth | |
Web Home Page Address | www.wfaa.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 | 336.0 |
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671: | 6.0 |
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? | Yes |
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (1 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Sea Rescue (Channel 8.1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/10:00-10:30 AM CT |
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 | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | The half-hour weekly series, Sea Rescue, features the rescue, rehabilitation and - in many instances - release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Produced for ages 13-16, Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. Viewers will also learn that there's a reciprocal benefit: rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology. This information adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real-life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet. |
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 | Sea Rescue (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 12/14/14, 12:00-12:30 PM CT |
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 # | Saturday, 12/13/14, 10:00-10:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
Digital Core Program (2 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna's Into The Wild (Channel 8.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/9:00-9:30 AM CT |
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 | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Jack Hanna's Into the Wild is a reality television series about all different kinds of animals in their natural habitat. Jack Hanna takes viewers on excursions around the world through the eyes of America's most beloved animal adventurer and his family. This series is hosted by Jack Hanna. |
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 | Jack Hanna's Into The Wild (Channel 8.2) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 12/13/14, 12:00-12:30 PM CT |
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 # | Saturday, 12/6/14, 9:00-9:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (3 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Born To Explore With Richard Wiese (Channel 8.1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11:30-12:00 PM CT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 7 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 6 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 5 |
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. | Developed and produced for 13- 16 year olds, the world's cultures and its geographical wonders come alive as the youngest president in Explorers Club history, Richard Wiese, takes viewers on a globetrotting adventure. While developed for 13-16 year olds, Born to Explore is engaging for the whole family. In this weekly half-hour series, Richard uncovers amazing facts of nature and manmade treasures. In Born to Explore, Richard Wiese takes the role of the ultimate Social Studies teacher to a new level, brining the viewing audience to the places and people of our world who form our cultures. Whether he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live a the base of an active volcano, or travels down the Nile River, viewers will travels the world without leaving their homes. |
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 | Born To Explore With Richard Wiese (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | 12/7/14, 12:30-1:00 PM CT |
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 # | 12/6/14, 11:30-12:00 PM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Born To Explore With Richard Wiese (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | 11/30/14, 12:30-1:00 PM CT |
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 # | 10/29/14, 11:30-12:00 PM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Born To Explore With Richard Wiese (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | 10/12/14, 12:30-1:00 PM CT |
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 # | 10/11/14, 11:30-12:00 PM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Born To Explore With Richard Wiese (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | N/A |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | 11/8/14, 11:30-12:00 PM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Born To Explore With Richard Wiese (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | 10/5/14, 12:30-1:00 PM CT |
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 # | 10/4/14, 11:30-12:00 PM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Born To Explore With Richard Wiese (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | 11/16/14, 12:30-1:00 PM CT |
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 # | 11/15/14, 11:30-12:00 PM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (4 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Real Life 101 (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/10:30-11:00 AM CT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 3 |
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. | Real Life 101 is a weekly half-hour program designed and produced for viewers 13-16. Every week the teen hosts explore two or three exciting professions. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors and special effects wizards, Real Life 101 takes viewers "on the job" to understand why these professionals love what they do. Through the hosts' interviews of adults in these varying professions, teen viewers learn about the different career paths available, as well as how certain education-based decisions may help shape their future. |
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 | Real Life 101 (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | N/A |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sunday 10/19/14, 10:30-11:00 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Real Life 101 (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 11/1/14, 10:30-11:00 AM CT |
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 # | Sunday 10/26/14, 10:30-11:00 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Real Life 101 (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 11/22/14, 10:30-11:00 AM CT |
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 # | Sunday 11/16/14, 10:30-11:00 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (5 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/8:30-9:00 AM CT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 3 |
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. | Claire Thomas opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food For Thought. Each weekly half-hour, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. |
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 | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | N/A |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sunday 10/19/14, 8:30-9:00 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 11/22/14, 8:30-9:00 AM CT |
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 # | Sunday 11/16/14, 8:30-9:00 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 11/1/14, 8:30-9:00 AM CT |
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 # | Sunday 10/26/14, 8:30-9:00 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (6 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown Series (Channel 8.1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/9:00-9:30 AM CT |
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. | Wildlife expert and animal ambassador Jack Hanna brings the viewer face to face with the best of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series, which is designed primarily for viewers 13-16, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different 'top ten' each week in a variety of categories. What are the top ten 'fastest animals in Africa,' 'tallest insects,' 'biggest eaters,' smartest birds'. . . . Jack will answer all of these questions and more. As Jack reveals the categories, he provides further insights and interesting facts about the animals, allowing viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the fascinating animal kingdom. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (7 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin (Channel 8.1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/9:30-10:00 AM CT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 13 |
Total times aired | |
Number of Preemptions | 0 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | This half-hour weekly series offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures with comparisons to popular land animals and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin and produced primarily for ages 13-16, Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin shows how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs as humans. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the 'family dynamics' of the mingling species, viewers will get to know - and care - about these heroes and about all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Digital Core Program (8 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/8:00-8:30AM CT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 3 |
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. | Claire Thomas opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food For Thought. Each weekly half-hour, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. |
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 | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 11/22/14, 800-8:30 AM CT |
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 # | Sunday 11/16/14, 8:00-8:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | N/A |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sunday 10/19/14, 8:00-8:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | Sataurday, 11/1/14, 8:00-8:30 AM CY |
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 # | Sunday 10/26/14, 8:00-8:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (9 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (Channel 8.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/7:00AM, 7:30AM, 8:00AM, 8:30AM, 9:00AM CT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 46 |
Total times aired | 52 |
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 | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | In Animal Adventures host Jack Hanna spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and its habitat and teaches as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. This live action half-hour program is designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 13 to 16. |
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 | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (Channel 8.2) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 12/13/14, 10:30-11:00AM CT |
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 # | Saturday, 12/6/14, 7:30-8:00 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (Channel 8.2) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 12/13/14, 11:00-11:30 AM CT |
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 # | Saturday, 12/6/14, 8:00-8:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (Channel 8.2) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 10/18/14, 10:00-10:30 AM CT |
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 # | Saturday, 10/11/14, 7:00-7:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (Channel 8.2) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 12/13/14, 10:00-10:30 AM CT |
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 # | Saturday, 12/6/14, 7:00-7:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (Channel 8.2) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 10/18/14,10:30-11:00 AM CT |
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 # | Saturday, 10/11/14, 7:30-8:00 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (Channel 8.2) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 12/13/14, 11:30-12:00 PM CT |
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 # | Saturday, 12/6/14, 8:30-9:00 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (10 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner (Channel 8.1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11:00-11:30 AM CT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 7 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 6 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 5 |
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. | Produced for ages 13-16, this educational and informational program is hosted by wildlife expert Tim Faulkner. Viewers will be provided an eye-opening experience as Tim, animal expert and wildlife park operations manager, showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Audiences will be brought closer to the natural world as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of creatures of all sizes, including a giant Galapagos tortoise, a baby wombat, the flying fox, and even a newly discovered species of birds. |
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 | Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | Sunday,12/7/14, 12:00-12:30 PM CT |
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 # | Saturday, 12/6/14, 11:00-11:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 10/12/14, 12:00-12:30 PM CT |
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 # | Saturday, 10/11/14, 11:00-11:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 11/16/14, 12:00-12:30 PM CT |
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 # | Saturday, 11/15/14, 11:00-11:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | N/A |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Saturday, 11/8/14, 11:00-11:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 10/5/14, 12:00-12:30 PM CT |
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 # | Saturday, 10/4/14, 11:00-11:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | Sunday,11/30/14, 12:00-12:30 PM CT |
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 # | Saturday, 11/29/14, 11:00-11:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Sports |
Digital Core Program (11 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (Channel 8.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/9:30-10:00 AM CT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 12 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 1 |
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News | |
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled | 0 |
Length of Program | 30 mins |
Age of Target Child Audience | 13 years to 16 years |
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each episode, cameras follow the host, Jarod Miller, to the nearest and farthest corners of the world as he explores the land, the air, and the sea with intrepid curiosity. As an experienced science, journalist Mr. Miller has the experience and credentials to introduce children to places, people, and things they may have never seen before. The mission of the program is to inspire children to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values. |
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 | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (Channel 8.2) |
List date and time rescheduled | N/A |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Saturday, 12/6/14, 9:30-10:00 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (12 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Recipe Rehab (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/10:00-11:00 AM CT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 3 |
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. | A weekly half-hour competition-style series developed and produced to educate and inform viewers ages 13-16 in a chef against chef recipe makeover challenge. Viewers will submit their favorite, decadent, high-calorie, classic family recipes and two acclaimed chefs s will face off in a head-to-head competition to give the recipes a low-calorie twist. The audience will learn the value of healthy, wholesome ingredients and how healthy food choices can have positive effects on our quality of life. Special guests will serve as judge and jury. |
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 | Recipe Rehab (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | N/A |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sunday 10/19/14, 10:00-10:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Recipe Rehab (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 11/1/14, 10:00-10:30 AM CT |
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 # | Sunday 10/26/14, 10:00-10:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Recipe Rehab (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 11/22/14, 10:00-10:30 AM CT |
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 # | Sunday 11/16/14, 10:00-10:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (13 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Recipe Rehab (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/9:30-10:00 AM CT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 3 |
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. | A weekly half-hour competition-style series developed and produced to educate and inform viewers ages 13-16 in a chef against chef recipe makeover challenge. Viewers will submit their favorite, decadent, high-calorie, classic family recipes and two acclaimed chefs s will face off in a head-to-head competition to give the recipes a low-calorie twist. The audience will learn the value of healthy, wholesome ingredients and how healthy food choices can have positive effects on our quality of life. Special guests will serve as judge and jury. |
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 | Recipe Rehab (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 11/22/14, 9:30-10:00 AM CT |
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 # | Sunday 11/16/14, 9:30-10:00 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Recipe Rehab (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | N/A |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sunday 10/19/14, 9:30-10:00 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Recipe Rehab (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 11/1/14, 9:30-10:00 AM CT |
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 # | Sunday 10/26/14, 9:30-10:00 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Digital Core Program (14 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | The Wildlife Docs (Channel 8.1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/10:30-11:00 AM CT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 11 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 2 |
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. | The half-hour weekly series, The Wildlife Docs, produced for ages 13-16 follows the surprising, exotic, and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and information program will allow viewers to witness a kaleidoscope of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of enormity, variety. and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care. |
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? | Yes |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | The Wildlife Docs (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | N/A |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Saturday, 11/8/14, 10:30-11:00 AM |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | The Wildlife Docs (Channel 8.1) |
List date and time rescheduled | Sunday, 12/14/14,12:30-1:00 PM CT |
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 # | Saturday, 12/13/14, 10:30-11:00 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Public Interest |
Digital Core Program (15 of 15) | Response |
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Program Title | Everyday Health (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/9:00-9:30 AM CT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
Total times aired | 12 |
Number of Preemptions | 3 |
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. | A live action, half-hour program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each program our hosts scan the country finding those who 'pay it forward' to promote health and wellness. Viewers will meet 'agents of change' from all corners of the country, selfless Americans with good will and new ideas to tackle a wide variety of health issues. Through philanthropy and a little hard work, the 'agents of change' demonstrate how one person can really make a difference. |
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 | Everyday Health (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 11/22/14, 9:00-9:30 AM CT |
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 # | Sunday 11/16/14, 9:00-9:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Everyday Health (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | N/A |
Is the rescheduled date the second home? | No |
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time? | No |
Date Preempted | |
Episode # | Sunday 10/19/14, 9:00-9:30 AM CT |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
Questions | Response |
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Title of Program | Everyday Health (Channel 8.3) |
List date and time rescheduled | Saturday, 11/1/14, 9:00-9:30 AM CT |
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 # | Sunday 10/26/14, 9:00-9:3 |
Reason for Preemption | Other |
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 | David Muscari |
Address | 606 Young Street |
City | Dallas |
State | TX |
Zip | 75202 |
Telephone Number | 214-977-6490 |
Email Address | dmuscari@wfaa.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. | Educational and informational children's television programming schedule change and preemption explanations for Channel 8.1, Channel 8.2 and Channel 8.3 are as follows: Channel 8.1: Saturday, October 4, 2014, 11:00-11:30am, Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner airing was preempted due to ABC Network's College Football. The preempted episode was rescheduled to air on Sunday, October 5, 12:00-12:30pm. Saturday, October 4, 2014, 11:30- 12:00pm , Born To Explore With Richard Wiese airing was preempted due to ABC Network's College Football. The preempted episode was rescheduled to air on Sunday, October 5, 12:30-1:00pm. Saturday, October 11, 2014, 11:00-11:30 am, Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner airing was preempted due to ABC Network's College Football. The preempted episode was rescheduled to air on Sunday, October 12, 12:00-12:30pm. Saturday, October 11, 2014, 11:30-12:00pm. , Born To Explore With Richard Wiese airing was preempted due to ABC Network's College Football. The preempted episode was rescheduled to air on Sunday, October 12, 12:30-1:00pm. Saturday, November 8, 2014, 10:30 -11:00am, Wildlife Docs airing was preempted due to technical issues. The preempted episode was not rescheduled to air at a later time, and has been reported as our quarterly preemption. Saturday, November 8, 2014, 11:00-11:30 am, Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner airing was preempted due to technical issues. The preempted episode was not rescheduled to air at a later time, and has been reported as our quarterly preemption. Saturday, November 8, 2014, 11:30 - 12:00pm. Born To Explore With Richard Wiese airing was preempted due to technical issues. The preempted episode was not rescheduled to air at a later time, and has been reported as our quarterly preemption. Saturday, November 15, 2014, 11:00-11:30am, Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner airing was preempted due to ABC Network's College Football. The preempted episode was rescheduled to air on Sunday, November 16, 12:00-12:30pm. Saturday, November 15, 2014, 11:30- 12:00pm, Born To Explore With Richard Wiese airing was preempted due to ABC Network's College Football. The preempted episode was rescheduled to air on Sunday, November 16, 12:30-1:00pm. Saturday, November 29, 2014, 11:00-11:30pm, Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner airing was preempted due to ABC Network's College Football. The preempted episode was rescheduled to air on Sunday, November 30, 12:00-12:30pm. Saturday, November 29, 2014, 11:30- 12:00pm , Born To Explore With Richard Wiese airing was preempted due to ABC Network's College Football. The preempted episode was rescheduled to air on Sunday, November 30, 12:30-1:00pm. Saturday, December 6, 2014, 11:00-11:30am, Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner airing was preempted due to ABC Network's College Football. The preempted episode was rescheduled to air on Sunday, December 7, 12:00-12:30pm. Saturday, December 6, 2014, 11:30 - 12:00pm, Born To Explore a With Richard Wiese airing was preempted due to ABC Network's College Football. The preempted episode was rescheduled to air on Sunday, December 7, 12:30-1:00pm. Saturday, December 13, 10:00-10:30am, Wildlife Docs airing was preempted by 2014 Annual Dallas Children's Health Holiday Parade. The preempted episode was rescheduled to air on Sunday, December 14, 12:00-12:30pm. Saturday, December 13, 10:30-11:00am, Sea Rescue airing was preempted by 2014 Annual Dallas Children's Health Holiday Parade. The preempted episode was rescheduled to air on Sunday, December 14, 12:30-1:00pm. Channel 8.2: Saturday, October 11, 2014, 7:00-7:30am, Jack Hanna Animal Adventures airing was preempted due to technical issues. The preempted episode was rescheduled to air on Saturday, October 18, 10:00-10:30am. Saturday, October 11, 2014, 7:30 - 8:00am, Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures airing was preempted due to technical issues. The preempted episode was resche |
Other Matters (1 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday/11:00-11:30 AM CT (effective 1/24/15) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
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. | Claire Thomas opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food For Thought. Each weekly half-hour, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. |
Other Matters (2 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday/9:30-10:00 AM CT (effective 1/24/15) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
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. | Claire Thomas opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food For Thought. Each weekly half-hour, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. |
Other Matters (3 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday/11:30-12:00 PM CT (effective 1/24/15) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
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. | Claire Thomas opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food For Thought. Each weekly half-hour, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. |
Other Matters (4 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday/10:30-11:00 AM CT (effective 1/24/15) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
Length of Program | 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. | Claire Thomas opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food For Thought. Each weekly half-hour, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. |
Other Matters (5 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday10:00-10:30 AM CT (effective 1/24/15) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
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. | Claire Thomas opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food For Thought. Each weekly half-hour, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. |
Other Matters (6 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Outback Adventures With Tim Faulkner (Channel 8.1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11:00-11:30 AM CT |
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. | Produced for ages 13-16, this educational and informational program is hosted by wildlife expert Tim Faulkner. Viewers will be provided an eye-opening experience as Tim, animal expert and wildlife park operations manager, showcases the beauty and wonder of the natural world. Audiences will be brought closer to the natural world as Tim explores the habitats and adventures of creatures of all sizes, including a giant Galapagos tortoise, a baby wombat, the flying fox, and even a newly discovered species of birds. |
Other Matters (7 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/8:00-8:30 AM CT(through 1/18/15) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
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. | Claire Thomas opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food For Thought. Each weekly half-hour, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. |
Other Matters (8 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Recipe Rehab (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/10:00-10:30 AM CT (through 1/18/15) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
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. | In this weekly half-hour competition-style series developed and produced to educate and inform viewers ages 13-16, it is chef against chef in a recipe makeover challenge. Viewers will submit their favorite, decadent, high-calorie, classic family recipes and two acclaimed chefs s will face off in a head-to-head completion to give the recipes a low-calorie twist. The audience will learn the value of healthy, wholesome ingredients and how healthy food choices can have positive effects on our quality of life. Special guests will serve as judge and jury. |
Other Matters (9 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Recipe Rehab (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/9:30-10:00 AM CT (through 1/18/15) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
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. | In this weekly half-hour competition-style series developed and produced to educate and inform viewers ages 13-16, it is chef against chef in a recipe makeover challenge. Viewers will submit their favorite, decadent, high-calorie, classic family recipes and two acclaimed chefs s will face off in a head-to-head completion to give the recipes a low-calorie twist. The audience will learn the value of healthy, wholesome ingredients and how healthy food choices can have positive effects on our quality of life. Special guests will serve as judge and jury. |
Other Matters (10 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/8:30-9:00 AM CT (through 1/18/15) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
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. | Claire Thomas opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food For Thought. Each weekly half-hour, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. |
Other Matters (11 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Everyday Health (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/9:00-9:30 AM CT(through 1/18/15) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
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. | A live action, half-hour program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each program our hosts scan the country finding those who 'pay it forward' to promote health and wellness. Viewers will meet 'agents of change' from all corners of the country, selfless Americans with good will and new ideas to tackle a wide variety of health issues. Through philanthropy and a little hard work, the 'agents of change' demonstrate how one person can really make a difference. |
Other Matters (12 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin (Channel 8.1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/9:30-10:00 AM CT |
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 half-hour weekly series offers a fresh approach to the quest for aquatic understanding by blending stories of fascinating sea creatures with comparisons to popular land animals and analogies to human experience. Hosted by Jeff Corwin and produced primarily for ages 13-16, Ocean Mysteries with Jeff Corwin shows how animals share the same behaviors, challenges and triumphs as humans. From exciting rescues of abandoned animals to unexpected conflicts in the 'family dynamics' of the mingling species, viewers will get to know - and care - about these heroes and about all of the fascinating life teeming in our oceans. |
Other Matters (13 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller (Channel 8.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/9:30-10:30 AM CT |
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 Exploration with Jarod Miller is a half-hour live action television program designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children. In each episode, cameras follow the host, Jarod Miller, to the nearest and farthest corners of the world as he explores the land, the air, and the sea with intrepid curiosity. As an experienced science, journalist Mr. Miller has the experience and credentials to introduce children to places, people, and things they may have never seen before. The mission of the program is to inspire children to preserve the innate human instinct to explore. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that identifies positive role models and pro-social values. |
Other Matters (14 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Sea Rescue (Channel 8.1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/10:00-10:30 AM CT |
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 half-hour weekly series, Sea Rescue, features the rescue, rehabilitation and - in many instances - release back into the wild of ocean wildlife. Produced for ages 13-16, Sea Rescue offers educational and entertaining television by demonstrating the welfare and medical benefits that rescue and rehabilitation programs provide animals. Viewers will also learn that there's a reciprocal benefit: rescued animals provide valuable insight into their biology and ecology. This information adds to the pool of knowledge necessary to conserve threatened and endangered species. Each week, Sea Rescue will leave its audience inspired by the real-life stories of the featured animals and rescuers and with a fuller understanding of the rich array of sea life with which we share our planet. |
Other Matters (15 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Food For Thought (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturday/9:00-9:30 AM CT (effective 1/24/15) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 10 |
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. | Claire Thomas opens viewers' eyes to how everyday life can inspire culinary creations in Food For Thought. Each weekly half-hour, produced for ages 13-16, informs and educates teens about the power of food as a tool for exploring new places, meeting new people and learning about different cultures. |
Other Matters (16 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | The Wildlife Docs(Channel 8.1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/10:30-11:00 AM CT |
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 half-hour weekly series, The Wildlife Docs, produced for ages 13-16 follows the surprising, exotic, and challenging lives of a veterinary staff that cares for over 2,000 animals. From nutrition to treatments, x-rays to surgery, preventative care to emergencies, this educational and information program will allow viewers to witness a kaleidoscope of wild experiences through the eyes of our Veterinary Team. Unpredictable events unfold giving viewers a glimpse of the enormity, variety, and quality of treatment that sets the standard for animal care. |
Other Matters (17 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna's Into The Wild (Channel 8.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/9:00-9:30 AM CT |
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. | Jack Hanna's Into the Wild is a reality television series about all different kinds of animals in their natural habitat. Jack Hanna takes viewers on excursions around the world through the eyes of America's most beloved animal adventurer and his family. This series is hosted by Jack Hanna. |
Other Matters (18 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures (Channel 8.2) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/7:00AM, 7:30AM, 8:00AM, 8:30AM CT |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 52 |
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. | In Animal Adventures host Jack Hanna spends time with nature's creatures across the continents. Jack talks with people that are knowledgeable about each animal and its habitat and teaches as he goes. Each episode is designed to reveal to children the world around them in a way that presents positive role models and pro-social values within an environmentally responsible universe. This live action half-hour program is designed to meet the educational and informational needs of children ages 13 to 16. |
Other Matters (19 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Born To Explore With Richard Wiese (Channel 8.1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/11:30-12:00 PM CT |
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. | Developed and produced for 13- 16 year olds, the world's cultures and its geographical wonders come alive as the youngest president in Explorers Club history, Richard Wiese, takes viewers on a globetrotting adventure. While developed for 13-16 year olds, Born to Explore is engaging for the whole family. In this weekly half-hour series, Richard uncovers amazing facts of nature and manmade treasures. In Born to Explore, Richard Wiese takes the role of the ultimate Social Studies teacher to a new level, brining the viewing audience to the places and people of our world who form our cultures. Whether he climbs Mount Kilimanjaro, explores why people live a the base of an active volcano, or travels down the Nile River, viewers will travels the world without leaving their homes. |
Other Matters (20 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Real Life 101 (Channel 8.3) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Sundays/10:30-11:00 AM CT (through 1/18/15) |
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time | 3 |
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. | Real Life 101 is a weekly half-hour program designed and produced for viewers 13-16. Every week the teen hosts explore two or three exciting professions. From doctors, lawyers and veterinarians to career counselors, drug counselors and special effects wizards, Real Life 101 takes viewers "on the job" to understand why these professionals love what they do. Through the hosts' interviews of adults in these varying professions, teen viewers learn about the different career paths available, as well as how certain education-based decisions may help shape their future. |
Other Matters (21 of 21) | Response |
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Program Title | Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown Series (Channel 8.1) |
Origination | Syndicated |
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled | Saturdays/9:00-9:30 AM CT |
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. | Wildlife expert and animal ambassador Jack Hanna brings the viewer face to face with the best of the beasts. In this weekly half-hour series, which is designed primarily for viewers 13-16, Jack highlights his favorite animals and adventures from around the world. Presented in countdown style, Jack offers up a different 'top ten' each week in a variety of categories. What are the top ten 'fastest animals in Africa,' 'tallest insects,' 'biggest eaters,' smartest birds'. . . . Jack will answer all of these questions and more. As Jack reveals the categories, he provides further insights and interesting facts about the animals, allowing viewers of all ages the opportunity to be entertained as well as learn more about the fascinating animal kingdom. |
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